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Forum: Kit Building
07-11-2021, 05:00 PM
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Views: 304,888
Posted By speedracerntrixie

Great news, I’m very relieved to hear that Vince...

Great news, I’m very relieved to hear that Vince is doing well.
Forum: Kit Building
02-10-2021, 02:54 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By speedracerntrixie

Vince, that little 20 will make plenty of noise...

Vince, that little 20 will make plenty of noise for ya. As for electric power, I have a couple airplanes that wouldn't be possible if not for electric power. My philosophy is use what suits the...
Forum: Kit Building
01-23-2021, 08:18 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By speedracerntrixie

Can't wait to see it all put together Vince....

Can't wait to see it all put together Vince. Hands down one of the best build threads I have seen. Although I enjoy the painting stage, it seems like hours of masking for minutes of spraying. When I...
Forum: Kit Building
01-10-2021, 10:02 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By speedracerntrixie

Top gun was a highly successful event so the...

Top gun was a highly successful event so the potential to keep having it is there but the reality is that somone needs to jump into Frank's shoes. Not a small task. At this point we can only hope....
Forum: Kit Building
01-03-2021, 03:09 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By speedracerntrixie

Looking at the picture it appears that the screws...

Looking at the picture it appears that the screws were painted at one point but then were replaced possibly when the window was replaced at one point. Some of the screws have paint chipping around...
Forum: Kit Building
01-02-2021, 09:00 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By speedracerntrixie

I see some of Vince's pictures were taken with...

I see some of Vince's pictures were taken with some natural light coming in through the windows that has the paint looking much lighter then the pictures taken under artificial light.
Forum: Kit Building
01-02-2021, 08:21 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By speedracerntrixie

Vince, I don't know what you plan to use as an...

Vince, I don't know what you plan to use as an adhesive but when I was building for hire ( mostly Comp ARF 40% stuff ) I would scuff the front and back side of the canopy lip. I would then tape the...
Forum: Kit Building
10-31-2020, 12:25 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By speedracerntrixie

That Rossi is a monster on a pipe. I agree with...

That Rossi is a monster on a pipe. I agree with the Klass Kote clear being one of the best I have ever shot. That being said, I'm waiting on Vincent's reply to my question on paint quality. I'm...
Forum: Kit Building
10-31-2020, 09:56 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By speedracerntrixie

I think that every build ends up with a boo boo....

I think that every build ends up with a boo boo. Last Divergent build I did I didn't bore holes in the foam cores for servo leads on the bottom wing before joining the wing halves together. I had to...
Forum: Kit Building
07-30-2020, 01:43 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By speedracerntrixie

Rule of acquisition #2. Then again females are...

Rule of acquisition #2. Then again females are forbidden to wear clothing LOL. I always thought that buying the rights to a few of the Goldberg kits ( Sukohi, Jungmann, Extra, Ultimate, Sr. Falcon,...
Forum: Kit Building
07-21-2020, 02:03 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By speedracerntrixie

I would venture that concept would apply to any...

I would venture that concept would apply to any model, not just a scale model. IMO it is one of the driving forces behind the hobby, build the next one better then the last, make this landing better...
Forum: Kit Building
05-31-2020, 05:54 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By speedracerntrixie

Vince, I don't spray the filler, I add...

Vince, I don't spray the filler, I add microballoons to the primer until it forms a paste and apply as I would any other spot putty. I first tried this not only because I knew it would be lighter but...
Forum: Kit Building
05-30-2020, 05:43 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By speedracerntrixie

That looks really good for the first coat of...

That looks really good for the first coat of primer! Typically I spray a super light coat first to highlight flaws I can't see. Then I mix some microballoons into the Klass Kote primer to use as a...
Forum: Kit Building
05-24-2020, 06:19 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By speedracerntrixie

I have been known to place a filter on the vent...

I have been known to place a filter on the vent line as well. I stopped suggesting it due to the pushback I got when doing so LOL. You would be amazed how many times I jump into a thread to help...
Forum: Kit Building
05-23-2020, 07:06 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By speedracerntrixie

Vince, a couple things jump out at me here. First...

Vince, a couple things jump out at me here. First the transverse mounted tank. We have been transverse mounting fuel tanks in helicopters for decades without issues. The theory is that there is...
Forum: Kit Building
04-17-2020, 04:56 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By speedracerntrixie

I can certanally appreciate what these two...

I can certanally appreciate what these two gentlemen are capable of doing, I would not frown upon us mere mortals. Everyone in the hobby enjoys themselves in a slightly different manner. Having fun...
Forum: Kit Building
02-15-2020, 02:26 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By speedracerntrixie

My Divergent pattern design. ...

My Divergent pattern design.

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Forum: Kit Building
02-15-2020, 01:48 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By speedracerntrixie

I'm going to send Vincent my molds do he can do...

I'm going to send Vincent my molds do he can do my layups from now on.

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Forum: Kit Building
02-13-2020, 07:25 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By speedracerntrixie

I would suggest that you pose the question in the...

I would suggest that you pose the question in the composites forum with a bit more detail. I would be happy to offer suggestions there along with other guys familiar with composite construction....
Forum: Kit Building
02-13-2020, 05:49 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By speedracerntrixie

Looks great Vincent. A few things I would like to...

Looks great Vincent. A few things I would like to share concerning the posts of today. The first being thinning Epoxy. Hydro is right that thinning epoxy will result in weaker bonds. As such I will...
Forum: Kit Building
01-31-2020, 06:08 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By speedracerntrixie

Vincent, the surfaces look great. One suggestion,...

Vincent, the surfaces look great. One suggestion, brush on the resin and wait a few minutes to soak in and then wipe off. This will greatly reduce your sanding and reduce the odds of distorting the...
Forum: Kit Building
01-31-2020, 04:22 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By speedracerntrixie

Yes, the airplane can do just about anything as...

Yes, the airplane can do just about anything as long as it has airspeed and kept at a positive G load. However it takes a fair amount of pilot skill to pull that off. One thing I found disturbing...
Forum: Kit Building
01-26-2020, 07:23 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By speedracerntrixie

It's 3/4oz. While sanding primer I cut into the...

It's 3/4oz. While sanding primer I cut into the cloth a bit, with 3/4oz cloth it reduces the odds of cutting through the cloth.
Forum: Kit Building
01-25-2020, 05:10 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By speedracerntrixie

Looks like we are at the same stage with our...

Looks like we are at the same stage with our projects.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1493/img_5227_454ec37d23061afa89ac124c50b22f261313662b.jpg...
Forum: Kit Building
01-12-2020, 06:17 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By speedracerntrixie

Hydro, others had no issue following what I had...

Hydro, others had no issue following what I had suggested. Perhaps if your focus was not an attempt to prove me wrong ( trolling ) you may have been able to follow along. Personally I think you owe...
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