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Forum: Glow Engines
03-27-2024, 06:59 AM
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Posted By Jesse Open

Dave, What size engine do you have on that one?

Dave,
What size engine do you have on that one?
Forum: Glow Engines
03-26-2024, 08:19 AM
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Posted By Jesse Open

For certain, an absolute classic plane. Keep us...

For certain, an absolute classic plane.
Keep us posted!
Forum: Glow Engines
03-25-2024, 07:25 PM
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Posted By Jesse Open

Good luck, that Tiger 2 is a very fine plane....

Good luck, that Tiger 2 is a very fine plane. IIRC, designef by Dave Patrick. From what I was told, When Carl Goldberg passed away Dave Patrick really tried to buy the kit part of the Carl Golberg...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-25-2024, 04:46 AM
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Posted By Jesse Open

Consider that this plane is designed as an...

Consider that this plane is designed as an aerobatic trainer. Flat bottom wing aside, it is a lot like the Eagle 63 but with a low wing. Also, very similar to the Sig Four Star 40. I have a lot of...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-20-2024, 04:51 AM
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Posted By Jesse Open

I did not mention an undercut here for a reason....

I did not mention an undercut here for a reason. This is not the same situation as a solid shaft. Since we are working against a hollow, internally threaded part with limited wall thicknesss.
Those...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-19-2024, 05:34 PM
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Posted By Jesse Open

Yes but, A radiused fillet would be a good bit...

Yes but,
A radiused fillet would be a good bit better than a chamfer. A chamfer on the mating washer to just clear the fillet as well. You want to avoid creating a pressure ring between the corner...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-19-2024, 04:47 AM
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Posted By Jesse Open

Correct Please do not omit the fillet. ;) ...

Correct

Please do not omit the fillet. ;)

Also, if you intend to fit a spinner you can provide for the needed screw at front.
Forum: Glow Engines
03-18-2024, 06:47 PM
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Posted By Jesse Open

Should be okay but, if you have room that spigot...

Should be okay but, if you have room that spigot could benefit from a thicker wall. A 9mm or maybe 10 mm diameter. The increase needs rely on adequate meat in the prop hub. Also, use a stout, hard...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-18-2024, 07:08 AM
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Posted By Jesse Open

Great! Let me know if I can help (diagram). ...

Great!

Let me know if I can help (diagram).
I can mail you a piece of metric hex bar stock.
Forum: Glow Engines
03-17-2024, 06:08 PM
Replies: 54,701
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Posted By Jesse Open

Maybe a local engineering shop or high school...

Maybe a local engineering shop or high school metal shop ?
Forum: Glow Engines
03-17-2024, 04:01 AM
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Posted By Jesse Open

Yeah, I get them almost every time I post a pic...

Yeah, I get them almost every time I post a pic of some tool or part I made;)
...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-17-2024, 03:44 AM
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Posted By Jesse Open

Maybe you know a local who has gone "overkill"...

Maybe you know a local who has gone "overkill" and wasted his money on a lathe.;) If so, you can counterbore the prop hub and make up a custom spigoted nut that extends into the hub.
Forum: Glow Engines
03-15-2024, 01:45 PM
Replies: 54,701
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Posted By Jesse Open

Speed does not "scale" well. Watching a video...

Speed does not "scale" well.
Watching a video like that is far more realistic in appearance than 99% of the typical model videos.

That aside, I can appreciate that the plane itself took a...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-15-2024, 09:34 AM
Replies: 54,701
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Posted By Jesse Open

Jim, THAT was awesome! Very scale-like...

Jim,

THAT was awesome! Very scale-like flight and realistic.Beautiful climb out and turn. Face it, many "scale" RC planes look cartoonish in flight. That plane is very nicely built, a high level...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-12-2024, 09:47 AM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,315,705
Posted By Jesse Open

Then, there is the issue of crosswinds at...

Then, there is the issue of crosswinds at touchdown.


Yep, the rudder.
Forum: Glow Engines
03-11-2024, 06:12 AM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,315,705
Posted By Jesse Open

Or splice a pair of Oatmeal boxes together? The...

Or splice a pair of Oatmeal boxes together?
The wings look a lot like ironing boards;)

Maybe make it electric.
Forum: Glow Engines
03-10-2024, 07:15 AM
Replies: 54,701
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Posted By Jesse Open

Most folks find a good three view, blow it up,...

Most folks find a good three view, blow it up, get out the dividers and start scaling;)...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-09-2024, 07:12 AM
Replies: 54,701
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Posted By Jesse Open

Why "almost"? Go for it. Not getting any younger....

Why "almost"? Go for it. Not getting any younger.
Looks like just the plane for a windy day, a barrel of fun.
Forum: Glow Engines
03-02-2024, 10:05 PM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,315,705
Posted By Jesse Open

If it comes to hobbies; When something leaves...

If it comes to hobbies; When something leaves here, money matters are well down the priorities list.
Yes, that fellow left some money on the table.
Forum: Glow Engines
03-02-2024, 03:26 PM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,315,705
Posted By Jesse Open

The fellow I size up as the right collector will...

The fellow I size up as the right collector will usually get deeply discounted price. I will gladly take less to get something into the right hands.
Forum: Glow Engines
03-01-2024, 07:18 PM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,315,705
Posted By Jesse Open

Those beauties were built about 20 miles north of...

Those beauties were built about 20 miles north of here (The full-size Chris-Craft). Very popular on the big lakes around here. My Dad had one when I was about 14. It was built in 1956, beautiful,...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-27-2024, 09:25 AM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,315,705
Posted By Jesse Open

Good choice Dave, captive, free spinning washers....

Good choice Dave, captive, free spinning washers. I like it,;)
Forum: Glow Engines
02-16-2024, 10:31 AM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,315,705
Posted By Jesse Open

Thanks guys. Cowl is glued in place. Never...

Thanks guys.
Cowl is glued in place. Never thought the plane would last that long!
Forum: Glow Engines
02-16-2024, 06:32 AM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,315,705
Posted By Jesse Open

25 year old scratch built Fly Baby. OS FS-20...

25 year old scratch built Fly Baby. OS FS-20 powered. Straight pipe, no muffler....
Forum: Glow Engines
02-16-2024, 04:56 AM
Replies: 54,701
Views: 5,315,705
Posted By Jesse Open

A .49 it is, Weighs in like a Saito FA-125, at...

A .49 it is, Weighs in like a Saito FA-125, at least feels that way!
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