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  1. Larry B

    Show off Warbird photos...you know you have one!

    I like that color scheme on your Albatros!:way_to_go:
  2. Larry B

    Spektrum DX-20 Recall Info

    I switched to Futaba last year, several of the guys I fly with use Spektrum and they have all lost planes to "loss of control". I don't care what brand I fly but from what I have seen at fly-in's and contests Futaba seems to be the most trouble free by far. It's just not worth losing a model...
  3. Larry B

    Show off Warbird photos...you know you have one!

    Thank you John, the airplane is a model of a Lublin R-IIIXD which was a Polish observation airplane used in the 30's and it was still in service when Germany invaded Poland. I built the model to 1/4 scale which gives it a span of 132", power is a Saito FG 36 gas four stroke. It tips the scales...
  4. Larry B

    Show off Warbird photos...you know you have one!

    Heres an odd one of mine,
  5. Larry B

    Show off Warbird photos...you know you have one!

    I'm going to go out on a limb and say it's a Mustang wing, the kink in the leading edge gives it away. Right?
  6. Larry B

    IMAC PAU Extra Build 105" assembly

    Rusty, My Edge 540V3 is right at 40% scale, and it's going to be more of a scale model than an IMAC model. The outline will be as close as I can get it to the real plane, no deviations to make it fly better. I am planning on competing in scale contests with it as well as flying some IMAC stuff...
  7. Larry B

    IMAC PAU Extra Build 105" assembly

    That is a beautiful scheme that Pete McLeod has, I have never seen that one. I am currently scratch building Martin Sonka's Edge 540V3 that he is racing in the Red Bull series. I just fell in love with airplane when the wife & I went to the Indianapolis air race last year. I gotta have one!
  8. Larry B

    IMAC PAU Extra Build 105" assembly

    Here is a photo for you to drool over:LOL_gif:
  9. Larry B

    IMAC PAU Extra Build 105" assembly

    Thank you Rusty, I have always enjoyed building but as I get older the building part of this hobby seems to be even more enjoyable.
  10. Larry B

    IMAC PAU Extra Build 105" assembly

    Rusty 73, It sounds like you have a better linkage set-up than I do, I did end up with a tiny amount of "slop" in my elevator. I am counting on the fact that I made my hinge line an enclosed pocket instead of the big bevel hinge line which gives you a huge angle of control throw. Also I tapered...
  11. Larry B

    IMAC PAU Extra Build 105" assembly

    Your Extra is looking good! I also have a big aversion to putting servos back in the tail. Since I am a scale guy at heart and am completely new to IMAC I just had to make a change to my PAU for the tail servos. With a scale model you have to stuff everything as far forward as you can and then...
  12. Larry B

    Scale Ambrosini SS-4

    Not to worry Doc, I am very careful to take my meds as prescribed! I have been spending my spare time on this, the secret IMAC/scale project. I have always thought that the Edge 540 V3 that Martin Sonka flies is a beautiful airplane. After seeing it in person at the Indianapolis Red Bull air...
  13. Larry B

    Hello from Ohio

    Hello FlyFreak, welcome to GSN! What do you build & fly? Scale, IMAC, 3D? :welcome:
  14. Larry B

    Howdy from Wisconsin!

    As for an engine I would just go with a good old OS .65 glow, it's a simple reliable engine. And I would stay away from electric retracts, I have a 1/4 scale Bf-109E-4 that I tried Down & Locked electric gear in. After 3 times of having the gear worked on by D&L and 2 nice gear up landings I...
  15. Larry B

    Howdy from Wisconsin!

    I would start your build thread in the "Scratch & Kit scale" section, it definitely does not have to be giant scale to be posted on this forum! If you have an older Pica Focke-Wulf FW-190D then by all means, start gluing those sticks together, that is a great flying model.
  16. Larry B

    Scale Top Flite P-40 Build Thread

    Looking good! Be sure and take the time to check all the important stuff, CG, control throws, all the stuff that can bite you on a test flight:yesss:
  17. Larry B

    Scale Ambrosini SS-4

    Hey Doc, I have sent my plans to Pat who owns Laser Cut USA down in Florida. Pat is going to cut a set of ribs for me, then I'll start building the wing. I want to have the wing center section all built up before completing the wing saddle on the plug. By doing it this way it will ensure that...
  18. Larry B

    Scale Top Flite P-40 Build Thread

    Very nice! :yesss: What is the little black Airacobra sitting in the background of your spinner photo?
  19. Larry B

    IMAC PAU Extra Build 105" assembly

    looking good! I put a 50cc PAU Edge 540T together just to get my "feet wet" flying some IMAC and it is a great flying model. I'll bet you will really like your PAU if it flies anything like my smaller one does. Everybody says the Extra is a better IMAC model than the Edge, I'll be looking...
  20. Larry B

    Sport Where to get foam for foam core wings????

    You guys are not stupid! It is just way more satisfying to cut and scratch build your own stuff even if it does cost more, who cares! That Lightning is a pretty model and I'll bet if flies like it's on rails. If cost had anything to do with it I would never do my own glass fuselages from...
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