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Forum: Kit Building

08-24-2018, 04:51 AM

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Where have all the builders gone

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Posted By Hydro Junkie

GEEZ!!! You guys are a couple of teasers. IF I...

GEEZ!!!
You guys are a couple of teasers. IF I had the time and the cash, I'd probably want to build one too

Forum: Kit Building

08-06-2018, 01:12 PM

Replies: 1,726

Where have all the builders gone

Views: 235,913

Posted By Hydro Junkie

Okay, just figured I'd throw it out there. I...

Okay, just figured I'd throw it out there. I didn't realize you were looking at covering a whole plane, or for that matter, a plane that big

Forum: Kit Building

08-06-2018, 12:07 PM

Replies: 1,726

Where have all the builders gone

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Posted By Hydro Junkie

Have you considered this stuff yet? ...

Have you considered this stuff yet?
https://www.micromark.com/Bare-Metal-Foil-Matte-Aluminum-Set-of-2...

Forum: Kit Building

07-26-2018, 06:27 PM

Replies: 1,726

Where have all the builders gone

Views: 235,913

Posted By Hydro Junkie

It wasn't the merger that was bad. Sears was...

It wasn't the merger that was bad. Sears was actually doing fine and probably would still be. The problem is that the CEO of K Mart got it in the merger agreement that he would stay CEO. All he...

Forum: Kit Building

06-25-2018, 08:58 AM

Replies: 1,726

Where have all the builders gone

Views: 235,913

Posted By Hydro Junkie

I find that Facebook groups are too restrictive...

I find that Facebook groups are too restrictive since you have to join Facebook just to get to see anything they have posted. I don't need or want to join any of the social media sites(Twitter, FB,...

Forum: Kit Building

04-27-2018, 05:21 AM

Replies: 1,726

Where have all the builders gone

Views: 235,913

Posted By Hydro Junkie

I'm going to agree with them as well, speed is...

I'm going to agree with them as well, speed is not an mandatory part of building. If you only get one rib or frame installed in a month, that's still more than the people assembling ARFs or Foamies...

Forum: Kit Building

07-08-2016, 10:38 AM

Replies: 1,726

Where have all the builders gone

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Posted By Hydro Junkie

Which is why most that don't have the specialized...

Which is why most that don't have the specialized equipment won't use one of the more popular paints from the 70s, Imron. From what I've been told, the stuff was so bad that even being in the area...

Forum: Kit Building

07-08-2016, 07:13 AM

Replies: 1,726

Where have all the builders gone

Views: 235,913

Posted By Hydro Junkie

Most of the people that have scale boats paint...

Most of the people that have scale boats paint them with PPG or Nasson two part paints with two part clear over the top. While rattle cans can be used and are available in some locations, most use...

Forum: Kit Building

07-06-2016, 09:23 AM

Replies: 1,726

Where have all the builders gone

Views: 235,913

Posted By Hydro Junkie

We use automotive paint on R/C scale hydroplanes...

We use automotive paint on R/C scale hydroplanes routinely. Since the average racer runs 50-60% nitro, I'd say it holds up well to the fuel though it can be a bit brittle in the event of an impact

Forum: Kit Building

06-30-2016, 10:19 PM

Replies: 1,726

Where have all the builders gone

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Posted By Hydro Junkie

I had something like that happen at work tonight....

I had something like that happen at work tonight. Had a lady come into my area for testing, finished two with 45 minutes left in my shift. When I told her there wasn't time enough to do more, she...

Forum: Kit Building

06-14-2016, 10:58 AM

Replies: 1,726

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Posted By Hydro Junkie

Clear is also used to keep fuel off the graphics....

Clear is also used to keep fuel off the graphics. Most graphic inks will wipe off with Windex or, in many cases, milder cleaners. That is why the home decal kits include a fixative, to protect the...

Forum: Kit Building

05-14-2016, 06:39 PM

Replies: 1,726

Where have all the builders gone

Views: 235,913

Posted By Hydro Junkie

I've worked retail in the past as well and have...

I've worked retail in the past as well and have seen how people react to changing prices, not well. I've also seen what happened when one local retailer changed his business model to selling only...

Forum: Kit Building

05-12-2016, 07:23 PM

Replies: 1,726

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Posted By Hydro Junkie

Not totally. Many are so used to paying cheap...

Not totally. Many are so used to paying cheap prices for stuff made overseas that they don't want to fork over the money for something made domestically. I'd rather pay the extra for something done...

Forum: Kit Building

02-27-2016, 12:38 PM

Replies: 1,726

Where have all the builders gone

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Posted By Hydro Junkie

So, how long until we see progress pictures?

So, how long until we see progress pictures?

Forum: Kit Building

02-17-2016, 11:20 AM

Replies: 1,726

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Posted By Hydro Junkie

They're nice little toys, just take a long time...

They're nice little toys, just take a long time to make parts due to their low power motors. That being said, I have a very old 5000 series mill with a Sears nameplate and a almost brand new 4000...

Forum: Kit Building

02-17-2016, 08:08 AM

Replies: 1,726

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Posted By Hydro Junkie

The bad part is I wish that wasn't the case. Our...

The bad part is I wish that wasn't the case. Our "instant satisfaction" society is really what's driving people away from the building aspect of the hobby. To my way of thinking, ARF's are the...

Forum: Kit Building

02-16-2016, 10:22 PM

Replies: 1,726

Where have all the builders gone

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Posted By Hydro Junkie

SDP, I love the fact you're making parts with a...

SDP, I love the fact you're making parts with a Sherline lathe. I have one as well but haven't had the time to really make anything with it, yet anyway. Does that short bed cause you issues? I'm...

Forum: Kit Building

08-04-2015, 04:30 AM

Replies: 1,726

Where have all the builders gone

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Posted By Hydro Junkie

I don't think "being condescending" is a good way...

I don't think "being condescending" is a good way to put it. Granted, it may apply in some cases but, for the most part, most veteran flyers and builders try to be helpful. I've seen plenty of...

Forum: Kit Building

08-04-2015, 01:10 AM

Replies: 1,726

Where have all the builders gone

Views: 235,913

Posted By Hydro Junkie

It's the same thing in the boating and car/buggy...

It's the same thing in the boating and car/buggy crowd too. I see people buying the RTF boats and RTR cars and think they now have a license to do what they want. It's kind of sad that these are...

Forum: Kit Building

08-02-2015, 11:56 PM

Replies: 1,726

Where have all the builders gone

Views: 235,913

Posted By Hydro Junkie

Is it time to brag about projects yet? If so,...

Is it time to brag about projects yet? If so, can I join the party? At this time, I have the following builds going on:
Modified Sig Kadet Jr
1/8 scale 1973 Pay'N Pak unlimited hydroplane
1/8...

Forum: Kit Building

04-26-2015, 11:52 AM

Replies: 1,726

Where have all the builders gone

Views: 235,913

Posted By Hydro Junkie

You guys are making me feel bad. I've been(off...

You guys are making me feel bad. I've been(off and on) building a pair of modified Kadet Jrs, one with tricycle gear and the other with twin floats using the plans to a long ago destroyed kit build....

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