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Forum: Kit Building
11-15-2023, 09:02 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 447,740
Posted By mgnostic

I think a molded carbon fiber spinner would be...

I think a molded carbon fiber spinner would be the way to go. I have a spun metal spinner from Arizona Models. It took a little bit but think they are made up on demand and I don't know if he does...
Forum: Kit Building
11-13-2023, 09:17 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 447,740
Posted By mgnostic

Yes, once you ever get it into cad or even just a...

Yes, once you ever get it into cad or even just a pdf it easy to print at whatever size you desire. Even if you don't do cad, once it's printed out you can adjust the slots and cutouts by hand.
...
Forum: Kit Building
11-10-2023, 08:55 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 447,740
Posted By mgnostic

It shouldn't be too difficult. Says the guy who...

It shouldn't be too difficult. Says the guy who has been working on a BUSA inspired Pfalz DIIIa since 2017.
Forum: Kit Building
04-12-2023, 08:27 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 447,740
Posted By mgnostic

I built mine with elevons and an O.S. .46. Huge...

I built mine with elevons and an O.S. .46. Huge fun. The prop in the slot makes a unique sound.
Forum: Kit Building
07-01-2022, 06:08 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 447,740
Posted By mgnostic

If you have the wing mostly built you are...

If you have the wing mostly built you are probably a little late in the game. That said, I can understand why you would want to. The Camel wing is quite a surfboard. I've used the Camel rib design on...
Forum: Kit Building
05-14-2022, 02:15 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 447,740
Posted By mgnostic

He still posts occasionally over at RCScale...

He still posts occasionally over at RCScale Builder. He has been selling off some of his stuff :(. I guess we'll all get to the spot where we cant lug the big airplanes around but I hate to see...
Forum: Kit Building
03-28-2022, 07:44 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 447,740
Posted By mgnostic

You might try sending a PM to user name jwrich. I...

You might try sending a PM to user name jwrich. I think he has been slowing down his hobby activity lately but I'll bet he still check in here.
Forum: Kit Building
01-12-2022, 08:34 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 447,740
Posted By mgnostic

At least he can keep the canopy open so the...

At least he can keep the canopy open so the cockpit doesn't get too hot.
Forum: Kit Building
12-11-2021, 08:04 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 447,740
Posted By mgnostic

The braided plug wires are a nice touch.

The braided plug wires are a nice touch.
Forum: Kit Building
12-04-2021, 08:18 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 447,740
Posted By mgnostic

Is there a story behind the "Aren't we lucky?"...

Is there a story behind the "Aren't we lucky?" placard?
Forum: Kit Building
10-04-2021, 08:53 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 447,740
Posted By mgnostic

Homer Simpson voice: Mmmmmm, shiny.

Homer Simpson voice: Mmmmmm, shiny.
Forum: Kit Building
07-26-2021, 08:58 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 447,740
Posted By mgnostic

If you are just using the dope as a sealant for...

If you are just using the dope as a sealant for the fabric and it will be covered by the color coat I wouldn't worry about the blushing. If the color is just for trim and the Solartex is meant to...
Forum: Kit Building
06-08-2021, 04:58 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 447,740
Posted By mgnostic

That's nifty, we don't see an Ercoupe every day.

That's nifty, we don't see an Ercoupe every day.
Forum: Kit Building
03-07-2021, 07:41 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 447,740
Posted By mgnostic

There are some threads on the Smoothie XL over in...

There are some threads on the Smoothie XL over in the Kit Built forums that may be helpful.
Forum: Kit Building
10-11-2020, 07:56 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 447,740
Posted By mgnostic

Just dropping a pic of the BUSA planes at our...

Just dropping a pic of the BUSA planes at our local funfly. The two 1/4 scale planes in front are mine. The Nieuport is 14 years old. The 1/3 scale Nieuport in the background was finished to...
Forum: Kit Building
09-18-2020, 11:31 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 447,740
Posted By mgnostic

I ran into a similar issue, balance wise, with my...

I ran into a similar issue, balance wise, with my 1/4 scale Camel. Having always heard how squirrely the full scale Camel was I was chasing that last little bit of the CG range. I mounted all of my...
Forum: Kit Building
08-21-2020, 06:08 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 447,740
Posted By mgnostic

Vinyl or not, it looks sweet. I can't wait to see...

Vinyl or not, it looks sweet. I can't wait to see a photo of it in the air.
Forum: Kit Building
07-28-2020, 07:24 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 447,740
Posted By mgnostic

I hope Williams Bro's makes it back. I still need...

I hope Williams Bro's makes it back. I still need to redo a couple of their scale plastic models that didn't survive various moves. The few times I have spoken with him the guy that owns/runs it...
Forum: Kit Building
07-24-2020, 08:49 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 447,740
Posted By mgnostic

Well, that's a bummer. I can reference some of...

Well, that's a bummer. I can reference some of the strut mounts on the WWI stuff but I don't know if it is relevant to the Phaeton. It is an older design and may not use the same strut mounts. It's a...
Forum: Kit Building
07-23-2020, 07:34 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 447,740
Posted By mgnostic

There is a Youtuber who posts under "Building RC...

There is a Youtuber who posts under "Building RC Planes" who has a multipart video series on building a Phaeton 90. It looks like part 9 specifically addresses wing struts.
Forum: Kit Building
07-14-2020, 08:39 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 447,740
Posted By mgnostic

Yes, it can be a challenge and the Albi is better...

Yes, it can be a challenge and the Albi is better documented than a lot of WWI planes. There are DIII's that look a lot like a DV. and then the Austro-Hungarian DIII's spun off on their own...
Forum: Kit Building
07-08-2020, 04:28 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 447,740
Posted By mgnostic

Thanks. the color scheme is a RNAF trainer. It's...

Thanks. the color scheme is a RNAF trainer. It's not well documented but this won't be a competition airplane anyway. There aren't that many colorful Camels, at least compared to Fokkers. The full...
Forum: Kit Building
07-08-2020, 04:23 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 447,740
Posted By mgnostic

I hear what you are saying about the relationship...

I hear what you are saying about the relationship between pitch and idle. I've flown airplanes where you nearly had to kill the engine in order to land. My N-17 on the other hand seems to like a lot...
Forum: Kit Building
07-08-2020, 08:38 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 447,740
Posted By mgnostic

I finally got in a maiden flight on my 1/4 scale...

I finally got in a maiden flight on my 1/4 scale Camel. It's been finished for a few months but as we all know, things get in the way. I had first intended to use a converted Homelite such as I have...
Forum: Kit Building
07-03-2020, 06:43 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 447,740
Posted By mgnostic

Good Job on the dummy engine! I'm surprised that...

Good Job on the dummy engine! I'm surprised that BUSA doesn't do one in 1/4 scale. The DVII is popular enough is seems like it would sell.
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