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  1. Bill Vargas

    Do you like it? Huh? Well do ya?

    The other thing about IMAC and this particular plane will be the noise it makes. Unless the IMAC CD has waved the noise score you'll be ok,,, if not you can expect a very low score to a ZERO for a noise score with the current configuration of the stock mufflers on this particular plane. The next...
  2. Bill Vargas

    Do you like it? Huh? Well do ya?

    It does Great! I played alot with next years Intermediate sequence and this particular 540. However due to the gob's of torque the 3W 275 produces swinging either a 37x13 or a 36x13 it will learn ya a whole new meaning of using your left thumb to keep your lines straight. Oh yea, make sure you...
  3. Bill Vargas

    Your Package Arrived Smashed!!

    Every now and then we all get a smashed up box and it really makes no difference who delivered it. A smashed up box is a Smashed up box. In most instances it can be very Traumatic because you know what's inside! This past summer I ordered a Falcon 30x14 prop and it arrived looking like this...
  4. Bill Vargas

    Do you like it? Huh? Well do ya?

    Hmmm, that plane kinda looks familiar,,, I think I know that photographer too :) Welcome to the Big Boy League Rob! BV
  5. Bill Vargas

    Your Package Arrived Smashed!!

    I wonder if 49dimes would still eat a cheese burger after it being delivered by a UPS truck had been in a delivery truck in the pic above?
  6. Bill Vargas

    Your Package Arrived Smashed!!

    I "Double Dog Dare You",,, to send that in!
  7. Bill Vargas

    Sheeting foam wings, how much weight is enough??

    If you use the vacuum bag method, which is a way better method for skinning cores, you'll never go back to the old fashion way! And you won t have to screw around with wieghts on top of the wing either getting wieght distribution just right.
  8. Bill Vargas

    From the beginning. How did you start flying RC?

    I started out with a cox red baron wayyyy back in the day and now enjoy the 50'centers,,, a gold edition is sitting there on the 3W275 :)
  9. Bill Vargas

    motor box top plate - ok to use screws or is epoxy a must

    >>> I'd prefer to make it removable, it will make it much easier to maintain the plane as the batteries, ignition and IBEC will all be located in the motor box.<<< Before you install batteries ignition ibec permanently, temporarily install your gear and do a CG check. The point here is, you...
  10. Bill Vargas

    Help with making my own servo extension, question on the wire...

    Hanson Hobbies is where I get my ingredients to make my own straight 20ga servo leads, plus tools, male and female pins and multi pin connector housings,,, http://www.hansenhobbies.com/products/connectors/ Or, check out TaildraggerRC for pre-made long servo leads as well...
  11. Bill Vargas

    Bill Hempel

    I love the smell of flying a 50% BH540 in the morning!
  12. Bill Vargas

    Just putting this out there

    I was kinda hoping for a Extreme Micro Bikini & Airplane calander :cool:
  13. Bill Vargas

    Just putting this out there

    man,,, you killed it :LOL_gif:
  14. Bill Vargas

    Just putting this out there

    Yup,,, its all about the "pg13" rating. Anything above belongs in my shop,,, right next to my Snap-on bikini women clocks :) Now there's a thought Bobzilla!
  15. Bill Vargas

    Just putting this out there

    Women and airplanes have been combined together for a very long time,,, etc. I see absolutely nothing wrong with a calendar with pictures of both,,, bare shinny skin or painted(covered) up with cool graphics :cool:
  16. Bill Vargas

    throttle servo question/problem

    is there a mechanical stop at WOT on your carb? if yes, get rid of it and your servo will be happy :too-cool:
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