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How can I make functional sliding Canopy

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:19:01 -0600

Hello,

I am presently building a P-51 Flight Glass Kit and I want to Incorporate a Sliding Canopy. This is my first all out scale attempt. So I could use all the help I can get!! If anyone out there would not mind being of assistance I would GREATLY APPRECIATE the HELP!!!!!!!!!!!! My e-mail address is jeepstomper1@aol.com.

Thanks in Advance to everyone and anyone who comes to my assistance

Best Regards To All

Nevin M. Levy

moose123

New Book

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:24:44 -0600

There's a new book available, sailplanes fans! It is 'Italian Vintage Sailplanes' by Vincenzo Pedrielli with nice 3-view illustrations by Franceso Camastra. Get it before it is too late to avoid the 'wailing and gnashing of teeth' later. It is in Italian AND English so doubles as a language instruction manual .

I have since revised what my next 'vintage' build will be because of it so stay tuned! I feel so sorry for the folks that wanna keep building the same 'ol same-o... get this book!

BUSA Mustang

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:28:11 -0600

Hi.......does anyone know anything about the BUSA Mustang kit ? Are there any build threads? What is the kit like as far as quality goes etc?

Any help appreciated, as this may be a future build.

Cheers

Ted Oram

OK I have found a build thread on here....must have missed it the first time I looked........still, any comments welcome

Next Build

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:17:19 -0600

Hey guys I just finished my Ziroli Stuka and am pondering what to build next. The Stuka was my first plans build and was rather fun. I am going to dive into the world of retracts and want opinions on the aircraft I am torn between. Please vote. Thanks!

Twin Engine Sync

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:54:14 -0600

EMS/Jomar Twin Engine Sync. New, in package. $50.00

Cheers, Nigel

HD Video Camera

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:23:52 -0600

I bought a video camera and accessories in May of last year and have only used it twice. It's just not my thing I guess.

Here's what I have:

Panasonic HDCSD60K
Instructional Video
16G Lexar Memory Card
Carrying Case
HDMI Cable
DVD Guide

Invoice totals $557.35 before taxes.....$624.23 taxes in.

I'd like to get $457.00 plus shipping. Save $100 plus taxes on an essentially new camera. Still under warranty!

Cheers, Nigel

Klassen F-110 in line 4 cylinder

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:34:37 -0600

Hey guys, just opened up my Model Airplane News magazine and low and behold on the last page there is a new engine out there for your Mustang, Spits, P-40 or any long nose fighter between 35 to 55lbs that can use 13HP @ 8500 rpm swinging a 25x14 to 27x12. No price listedin the advertisement but the site is klassenengines.com. and I am checking there next!

jacuzzi cabin Monoplane

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:46:14 -0600

I've been intrigued by the Jacuzzi Brothers early aircraft designs. They built wooden propellers and then a few monoplane designs before ever getting into the hot tub business.

In particular I'm looking for some 3 views or drawings of their J-7 Reo cabin monoplane. other than a couple of photos, there is next to nothing on this plane out there. that's odd to me since this plane had a few significant first accomplishments. not evdn a rubber powered model out there as far as I can tell.

I'm waiting to see if the Hiller aviation museum might have something, as well as the Jacuzzi company (not hopeful on that one at all since they are no longer family owned from what I can tell).

So does anyone know of any 3 views on their planes that were published in anything like AAHS, early issues of MAN, etc...?

Brian Tayl0r AT6 / Harvard

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:48:56 -0600

Hi All

I have a set of Brian taylor plans for the 68.5" AT6 / Harvard and have just ordered the woodpack. On the plans he indicates engine size to be between .45 and and .60 two stroke (wide range) I have a slightly used Saito.72 four strke and would really like to use it. Question is - will it work OK? Please advise me.

Thank you very much.

Arthur

Mick Reeves 1/4.5 Hurricane

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:26:02 -0600

quite a few of these are being built now. Lets have some news and photos from builders please.

Mick

Wanted - EZ Balancer II

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:32:57 -0600

I'm looking for a reasonably priced EZ Balancer II.

If you have one for PM me with a price shipped to zip code 10940.
.

Ziroli p-38 wanted

Thu, 31 Jan 2012 19:19:37 -0600

Hi, looking for a completed ziroli p-38.
Stangfe1@charter.net
Herb

1/9 Instrament Panel

Thu, 31 Jan 2012 18:06:21 -0600

Hi Guys, Rob from Goebel Custom Dash just dropped off my instrament panel for my 1/9 B-17G. The panel isn't a precise scale match but it is a very good representation that will look great in the cockpit. You could do additional detail if you like. If anyone is interested in purchasing one of these you can contact Rob direct. I have included his phone # and email below.

Goebel Custom Dash

920-623-5053

goebel@powercom.net

Doug

Polyurethane

Thu, 31 Jan 2012 06:48:33 -0600

Can anyone tell me if spray can Polyurethane is glow fuel proof?

PCK or National Balsa

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:57:32 -0600

Purchased Hostetler S1-11B plans recently and will order my first cut kit in February.
I am asking for your opinions as to who to order from, National Balsa or Precision Cut Kits?
Qualitty of the wood and the cutting are my primary concerns.

Tarvin Model Products Announcement

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:08:44 -0600

We are pleased to announce that we are now a dealer for "Jersey Modeler" R/C fuel systems!

We have been using these products for years so we know they are top quality.

http://www.reidsmodels.com/jersery_products.htm

Cheers, Nigel

open cd thread???

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:11:51 -0600

Hi Gents,

I am having trouble opening one of the cd archives. I downloaded it, but cannot make it run.

I unzip it, then double click on autorun.exe but a window opens saying ERROR.

does anyone can point me in the right direction on how to make it work? Any administrator?

Thanks,

Mauricio

A Plug for Dino...

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:45:23 -0600

No.. This thread is not about telling you guys what a nice guy I think Dino is.. It's about building a fiberglass fuselage plug for a 100" Ki-61 "Tony"!

I love Japanese aircraft, and the "Tony" is one of my favorites. Of course having so much free time I volunteered to build the 100" fuselage plug for this new Meister Scale model.

And before you ask.. No, I have no idea when it will be available, how much it will cost, or what the all up weight of the model will be. Shoot Dino an email or PM here on the site and I'm sure he can answer your questions.

Also, this will not a be a highly descriptive thread simply because there is not much to describe here. However, I thought it might be interesting to show how to build a model in a jig, so let's get started.

First here is the jig and fuse plan laid out on one of my building tables. The key here is to make sure every thing is straight, level, and you have a good centerline. All risers are exactly 230 mm tall (just enough to let the lowest former clear). The build will go as follows...

1. Align and tack all formers to the risers. run the side stringers down the sides of the fuse. Then run the top fuse crutch.

2. The top of the fuse will be strip planked.

3. The fuse removed from the jig and the bottom crunch installed and strip planked.

And before you ask the reason it will be strip planked and won't be sheeting is because of the LACK of structure to support bending sheeting around. However, I will sneak some in where ever I can.

Here is a shot of the formers laid out...

More to come this week as I get the formers measured and tacked onto the risers. It took a good week to build the jig and get it perfectly straight. That time spent being meticulous will pay off in a nice straight fuselage plug.

Stay Tuned!

HELLO! From westcenteral Iowa

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:53:39 -0600

I just joined, and i'm looking forward to meeting people with my hobby interests,and to seeing new projects... I am interested in building a 1/6th scale Blackburn RT-1 Kangaroo, but cant find scale rc plans of any kind, or kits....Can anyone here help me out?

Stuka Completed

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:39:49 -0600

4 Months to finish from start. Nick Ziroli Design.