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Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
05-14-2015, 01:53 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,828
Posted By swansons

At Long last I have finished my 1/3 scale Barth...

At Long last I have finished my 1/3 scale Barth Waco YMF-5. Alas! it seems to be nose heavy with the Moki 215 installed. Not justa little, but over two pounds of tail weight seems to be required to...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-09-2015, 06:28 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,828
Posted By swansons

George, I don't seem to be able to figure out...

George,
I don't seem to be able to figure out the PM inner workings on this forum. You may get my responses and you may not.
I haven't heard any more from TMac but his metal work has to be...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-09-2015, 12:33 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,828
Posted By swansons

Hey Guys and Gals I'm still looking for a nice...

Hey Guys and Gals I'm still looking for a nice 1/3 scale sport pilot for my YMF-5. Anybody have any suggestions??
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-03-2015, 09:44 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,828
Posted By swansons

TMac48, Mind telling me where you got the pilot...

TMac48, Mind telling me where you got the pilot for your WACO?

John S.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-02-2015, 01:11 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,828
Posted By swansons

Boy! The metal work is fantastic! It puts me to...

Boy! The metal work is fantastic! It puts me to shame. :( Thanks again for your help.
John S.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-02-2015, 11:57 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,828
Posted By swansons

TMac, thanks for the visual. Did you have to add...

TMac, thanks for the visual. Did you have to add tail weight? It sure looks like a true scale beauty. Wish I could see more.
John S.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
02-28-2015, 10:15 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,828
Posted By swansons

Can anybody in the brotherhood who has built a...

Can anybody in the brotherhood who has built a Barth 1/3 scale WACO YMF-5, tell me the correct CG for this model. The CG on my plans don't make sense. I would have to add 21/2 lbs of lead on the...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
02-19-2015, 06:39 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,828
Posted By swansons

Herb, What scale are you talking about? The 1/3...

Herb, What scale are you talking about? The 1/3 scale wing is built in 3 sections. It's still a PITA to rig at the field. Start EARLY!:(

John S
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
02-18-2015, 02:03 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,828
Posted By swansons

Thanks Tmac, The engine is a Moki 215cc. I...

Thanks Tmac, The engine is a Moki 215cc. I haven't run it yet,but everybody tells me it will sound like a Harley;)
John S.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
02-18-2015, 07:26 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,828
Posted By swansons

Not entirely finished...

Not entirely finished yet.http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2074373http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2074374
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
02-17-2015, 11:51 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,828
Posted By swansons

Thanks for the offer but I have already completed...

Thanks for the offer but I have already completed everything but the control throws.

John S.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
02-17-2015, 06:28 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,828
Posted By swansons

Tmac, Thanks for the info. My very early German...

Tmac, Thanks for the info. My very early German to English instructions don't have this section in them.
BTW I note that you gave the elevator specs in MM and the aileron in degrees. Is this the...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
02-15-2015, 04:01 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,828
Posted By swansons

Control Throws for 1/3 scale Barth YMF-5

Can someone help me out with some recommended throw distances or angles for my 1/3 scale WACO YMF-5 (Peter Barth)?
The information that came with the kit is less than helpful.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
12-26-2014, 09:49 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,828
Posted By swansons

Bill, I know you have been having more than yor...

Bill,
I know you have been having more than yor share of health problems, but I would still like a reply to my several posts and PM in regard to my joining the waco brotherhood. When you are feeling...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
11-14-2014, 07:23 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,828
Posted By swansons

Mitch, Thanks for the reply. I think...

Mitch,
Thanks for the reply. I think that I understand how you mounted your cowl. I think that it will also work on mine. Do you happen to have any construction pictures, in particular of...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
11-13-2014, 01:41 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,828
Posted By swansons

Mike, Thanks for the input on the cowl...

Mike,
Thanks for the input on the cowl mounting. Unfortunately I don't have an engine mounting box on my model. I am using three heavy duty aluminum standoffs that bolt directly to the firewall and...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
11-13-2014, 06:37 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,828
Posted By swansons

I have all the construction just about completed...

I have all the construction just about completed with the exception of the cowl. This mounting has been a real challenge. I know Dr. Barth says he has left this to the experienced modelers but I...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
11-12-2014, 09:52 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,828
Posted By swansons

After struggling with my Peter Barth 1/3 Waco...

After struggling with my Peter Barth 1/3 Waco ymf-5 kit for about a year I discovered this thread. Where were you guys when I needed you??
Seriously I would like to join the Waco brotherhood. How do...
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