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Recent content by Terry B

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    The I'm going out flying thread 2016

    Thanks Snoopy, I figured soil composition and moisture conditions at the time would have a lot to do with success / or lack of success. LOL Any idea what your home built rig weighs? May have to hit up the local equipment rental outfits to see what is available. Anyone tried one of the small...
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    The I'm going out flying thread 2016

    I just stepped up to the field maintenance role at our club and since a couple of guys here mentioned rolling their field I was wondering what you were using for equipment. I don't see a standard lawn roller doing much on our file but was wondering what everyone out there was using. Thanks...
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    Discussion Work bench or stand questions 100cc

    I haven't made it to 100cc planes yet (50/60 cc so far) but my solution utilizes a relatively cheap metal saw horse with adjustable legs. I attach a piece of plywood to the top with rare earth magnets. The plywood base has wood brackets that accept various fuselage cradles, from basic cradles to...
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    The I'm going out flying thread 2016

    I've taken on the field co-ordinator job at our club and can sympathize but in reality everyone seems to be very appreciative of the effort so far. When I took on the job I made up my mind to do the best job I can, develop a thick skin and assumed the attitude that "I will listen to suggestions...
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    C/A hinges in Giant Scale Planes

    Glad to hear there are still some of the old Lanier Lasers out there in the world. I picked up an untouched kit last year and should get to the build over the winter. Might start a build thread here when I get started, mainly to see what suggestions past and current owners would have. Other than...
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    Thanks to all the build thread contributors

    Even after 40 years of building I'm still picking new tricks and techniques off these posts. The other day I was faced with one of my least favorite tasks, glue in the stabilizer. This usually looks like a Chinese fire drill as I try to juggle a couple of squares, tape measure. masking tape -...
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