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  1. Flatspinjim

    Born again GSN member

    Haven't heard anything about the 60%er in ages! Is it still around?
  2. Flatspinjim

    Old time Fav Slime Plane!

    Funtana 90 with a 150 Saito and the Midwest Extra with a Moki 2.10. The Extra had an 80 inch WS. Holy crap it was huge!!
  3. Flatspinjim

    Pilot RC YAK 55

    Brian, we have a guy at our field flying on of these. I will talk to him and see if he had any problems with his. Might see him tomorrow.
  4. Flatspinjim

    Scale Tom's P-47 and Fokker D-VII update thread

    Glad to see you bring your thread over here Tom. It was fun watching the build thread on the Fokker last year.
  5. Flatspinjim

    IMAC Dalton 300 ml build thread.

    I cheated on my first Dalton and had Rob Joyner do my wings. I wanted them cored and that is above my capabiltys. Rob did an awesome job!
  6. Flatspinjim

    IMAC Dalton 300 ml build thread.

    Those Kougar kits are awsome planes! I apply the Poly glue on the balsa skin then use a squegee to spread it out evenly then spritz both the foam and the skin with a spray bottle. I've never had much problem with it foaming too much. I think the amount of weight on the shucks just makes it...
  7. Flatspinjim

    IMAC Dalton 300 ml build thread.

    Fuse sheeting looks great Cam!
  8. Flatspinjim

    IMAC Dalton 300 ml build thread.

    Hi Bart. I've never had any issues with the edges pulling apart. I love Titebond for almost all balsa to balsa joints. Much better than CA if you have to sand it. As far as bonding the skins to the foam I use Elmers Ultimate Poly glue and lots of weight. For my next build I would love to use...
  9. Flatspinjim

    3D Fibertech Hyperlite Slick.....sort of build thread.

    What paint do you use Terry? Plane looks great!
  10. Flatspinjim

    IMAC Dalton 300 ml build thread.

    Good to see you start this thread here Cam. As far as the sheeting, I always use Titebond for the joints. I join the two pieces and run masking tape over the joint. I then flip it over and let one piece hang over the table edge so it opens up the joint. I then run a bead of glue in the joint...
  11. Flatspinjim

    Show us your bad ass plane!

    Blue,white and orange plane is my Carden Pro. DA 170 with RE 3's. The Red and yellow plane is my Dalton MEL with a DA 200. 1449=495-IMG136.jpg 1449=494-_CBS9693.JPG]
  12. Flatspinjim

    First Contest at GiantScaleNews.com!! Desert Aircraft Engine Giveaway!!

    Good on Tony and DA. Great sponsors of the hobby and one of the reasons I run DA engines. I sure could use another 200???
  13. Flatspinjim

    I'm New Here

    Hey Jody. What's the top screw on a Merda 220? Should I turn it?
  14. Flatspinjim

    Hello Hello is there anyone out there....I am very lonely

    Hey Brian. Glad to see you over here. Dang, you're way ahead of me in the post count!
  15. Flatspinjim

    Welcome to Giant Scale News.

    Where is the boost tab thread?
  16. Flatspinjim

    My name is Terry and I AM an RC addict.......

    Terry, I would love to, just depends on work. I have one of those 7 day a week jobs in the summer. I miss out on the Rapid City IMAC's too.
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