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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-14-2016, 12:06 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 122,716
Posted By DaddySam

Thanks Dave, Sandy, Stan, and Ram-bro! Yes,...

Thanks Dave, Sandy, Stan, and Ram-bro! Yes, strange how when I'm stressed I tend to revert back to old habits (like flying around myself - -I'm lucky I did not go back to thumbs). Trouble with this...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-03-2016, 05:27 AM
Replies: 519
Views: 122,716
Posted By DaddySam

I took the Hurricane out to the flying field...

I took the Hurricane out to the flying field yesterday, having run out of excuses not to fly it. I've been flying more this year than any other, lots of planes needing rudder, and about the same...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-28-2015, 10:40 AM
Replies: 519
Views: 122,716
Posted By DaddySam

Chris those pics are awesome. I'm glad to...

Chris
those pics are awesome. I'm glad to hear that the landing was a "non-event". I was wishing for an endless lake bed to do my maiden but now I'm wondering........ Anyway, if you don't have...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-27-2015, 06:09 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 122,716
Posted By DaddySam

Chris, I am sorry for the damage but...

Chris,
I am sorry for the damage but thankful she flew well and landed. You might try contacting Jesse and Lazer Lizard ( I think it's www.lazerlizard.com) or Precision cut kits. Do you know...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-13-2015, 05:05 AM
Replies: 519
Views: 122,716
Posted By DaddySam

Chris, The cg range is 4-1/2 to 5" from...

Chris,
The cg range is 4-1/2 to 5" from the LE of the wing at the center section. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2088628. I have my CG at about 4.75". From the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-16-2014, 10:00 AM
Replies: 519
Views: 122,716
Posted By DaddySam

Took the Hurri out to do some taxi tests...

Took the Hurri out to do some taxi tests yesterday. I found it is tippy, wanting to go up onto it's nose if I'm not careful, especially on a downwind taxi. I am going to put a few washers under the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-06-2014, 08:01 AM
Replies: 519
Views: 122,716
Posted By DaddySam

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2012095http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2012096http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=201209...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-21-2014, 04:54 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 122,716
Posted By DaddySam

Thank you Chad, for your expertise and support...

Thank you Chad, for your expertise and support throughout the build. I hope to have taxiing video next week and maybe flight video soon after. My brother is moving back to CA at the end of July and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-21-2014, 06:06 AM
Replies: 519
Views: 122,716
Posted By DaddySam

I finally got the plane on the CG machine...

I finally got the plane on the CG machine yesterday. I had hoped for no lead needed, but ended up with a small baggie of shot needed in the cowl area to get it to balance. It now balances in the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-15-2014, 10:25 AM
Replies: 519
Views: 122,716
Posted By DaddySam

It's a quiet cool Father's Day morning, so I...

It's a quiet cool Father's Day morning, so I could not resist trying to make the foot trays for the cockpit. I made them out of balsa, covered with metal tape, and the channels were added with a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-08-2014, 06:37 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 122,716
Posted By DaddySam

Here's a little better pic of the cockpit without...

Here's a little better pic of the cockpit without the pilot. Still need the rudder pedal trays and a seat belt harness!
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2002610
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-08-2014, 03:41 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 122,716
Posted By DaddySam

I need to check the CG on the plane but I want to...

I need to check the CG on the plane but I want to do it with the pilot figure and cockpit in place. I wanted to have a removable cockpit so I can get to the gas tank and air tank, and anything else...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-06-2014, 05:08 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 122,716
Posted By DaddySam

I got the engine running the other day. I took a...

I got the engine running the other day. I took a short video of the motor running with the cowling on. Here is the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBNJRCWHoX0
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-30-2014, 12:38 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 122,716
Posted By DaddySam

I've been spending a lot of time getting the...

I've been spending a lot of time getting the controls working, the radio installed, wiring, etc - stuff you have to do with any plane. The choke rod on the 3W gave me fits until I downsized the fuel...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-14-2014, 07:24 AM
Replies: 519
Views: 122,716
Posted By DaddySam

Thanks Gunnar! Maybe we can taxi it when you're...

Thanks Gunnar! Maybe we can taxi it when you're up visiting - unless it (and me) are ready for a flight!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-12-2014, 11:08 AM
Replies: 519
Views: 122,716
Posted By DaddySam

I painted the canopy frame but the tape pulled...

I painted the canopy frame but the tape pulled off a bunch of the paint -GRRRR. I am going to try to respray it using a paper card with a slot cut in it as a mask. But here is the canopy on the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-10-2014, 08:01 AM
Replies: 519
Views: 122,716
Posted By DaddySam

I've been on a self - imposed vacation from...

I've been on a self - imposed vacation from building, and now that it's almost flying season I decided I needed to get back to work. The canopy has been a tedious affair, which I was not expecting...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-29-2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 122,716
Posted By DaddySam

Not much done this past two weeks. My brother...

Not much done this past two weeks. My brother stopped by today and we did some more blending. I think it's really close. Next is the underside.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-15-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 122,716
Posted By DaddySam

So in a few weeks "we" will do the underside and...

So in a few weeks "we" will do the underside and polish off the top surfaces. Maybe by then I'll have a workable canopy!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-15-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 122,716
Posted By DaddySam

And the process continues. He changes colors...

And the process continues. He changes colors (three color cups was barely enough) and goes from light to dark shading as he sees fit. He said it was like oil painting (like I would know what that...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-15-2013, 05:39 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 122,716
Posted By DaddySam

More and more shading of the sunken areas and...

More and more shading of the sunken areas and lightening of the areas that are closer, such as the ribs. Today he had me mix up two greens, two browns, white, and black (and some rust when we got to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-15-2013, 05:30 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 122,716
Posted By DaddySam

I put the fuse on the wing, which had not had...

I put the fuse on the wing, which had not had anything done to it, for comparison.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-15-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 122,716
Posted By DaddySam

By doing this he was able to create a panel line...

By doing this he was able to create a panel line behind the cowl break which I had tried to do with Chart Pak tape but was unsuccessful. He then shades the dip between stringers with a bit of black...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-15-2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 122,716
Posted By DaddySam

Yesterday and today my brother came over and...

Yesterday and today my brother came over and began the weathering process. It was not just a case of putting some silver chips on a panel line or spraying some exhaust lines (although that did...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-11-2013, 04:44 AM
Replies: 519
Views: 122,716
Posted By DaddySam

Thank you Gents! Life has accelerated this week...

Thank you Gents! Life has accelerated this week so I have not had time to do much. I hope to be able to post some pix later this week. I'm debating on whether to put the RX in the wing, as the...
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