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Recent content by kork

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    Scale 1/4 Scale 148" Shrike Commander

    Wow! that's something I have never seen in a model! I cant wait! 40cc engines? or am I way off??
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    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    I would say the "up to twelve pounds" are only on the 1/4 or 1/3 scale warbirds. All the 1/5 I have seen or built are in the 1-5 lbs of lead. I know of one 1/4 scale hellcat that has a 5 inch extension on the cowl area and I will say most wouldn't know,but once removed much better. This certain...
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    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Well, you sold yourself on the Kolm? Awesome!! That's a great plan you have Rob, start with some 1/5 scale warbirds before diving into a 1/4 scale. Very common to carry up to 12 pounds on the nose of these birds. No matter the power plant, always save room for lead to be attached. Most of my...
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    Scale Don Smith P-51 Mustang

    You have my attention!! This one will be good.. Would you be so kind to at least give us a power plant size??
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    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    They look like da 100 mufflers
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    Aircraft International and Gerhard Stejskal

    Great story in the end. The sun shines on a dogs a#* every once and a while and this time its you! I think I speak for many Rob, You bring only positive comments to the modeling community and we thank you.
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    Stainless Hardware

    Yep, all good I did buy a bunch of his shrink tubing and hoping its all good stuff!
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    SCALE Build/Assembly Threads

    As promised, My bearcat I was building this winter. Maiden flight a week ago. Fly's absolutely solid and lands even easier. I call it my gentle giant with an attitude! Ziroli Bearcat DA 100 Hitec servos, Powersafe receiver with taildragger 123 PSP fuel tank Robart retracts and 8 spoke treads...
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    Stainless Hardware

    Just made a order and happy to see another vendor selling the stuff we use and need. Frankly I was tired paying 8 dollars flat rate shipping for 25 screws at the other place. Not a big deal when I have a large order though.
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    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Finished my Bearcat and maiden this coming weekend. All up weight is 32 lbs 8 ounces
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    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    make sure you get a video of it! couple awesome 4 cylinders guys
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    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    I like your standoffs.good idea
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    Sport JTEC RADIOWAVE 26% Pitts Model 12

    Looks great Rob, enjoy the maiden and put those darn shovels away:dancing-chicken:
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    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    I sure hear that a lot nowadays. I don't think I can count five names who build anymore. And I mean anything(trainer to war birds) Its a bummer but we Minnesotans need something to do in the winter months.
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    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Totally stoked Rob, Its been a long winter and time to fly ! I put away all extra balsa for the summer and ordered a six pack of Redline!!
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