Archive for March, 2012
This is how it started!
The start of my addiction to this crazy hobby. CX2 and V4, among others...
heavily modded by my friend in Tennessee! They will handle 5 mph easily and I have flown at about 8 without trouble...except for the time I had to climb a few fences to retrieve one from my neighbours yard...lol
heavily modded by my friend in Tennessee! They will handle 5 mph easily and I have flown at about 8 without trouble...except for the time I had to climb a few fences to retrieve one from my neighbours yard...lol
And finally...they are ressurected!
These two planes were damaged in a house fire and the owner wanted them gone...so I bought them. They received severe smoke damage and were only partially completed.
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This gives some idea of the smoke damages to these planes meaning lots of cleaning, recovering, and finishing... -
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This is a poor picture but does show some of the "Funster" circa 1980 model with smoke damage and finishing required. -
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Lots of work later and finally some progress, as well as some wondering as to what I got myself into...I am not a builder! -
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But finally, the funster is no more (I do not like that name) and "The Phoenix" emerged: The bird that arose from the ashes. -
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And, after all it has gone through, it deserves this badge! -
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The other survivor: My Goldberg Eagle 2. One flight so far. They are both sporting OSla .46 motors which I think I will change to electric and then one or both will have to go...
Getting Started on my "trainer"!!!
I decided to redo my blog to try and put things in better order...which means I will probably change it again....
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My Hobbyzone SuperCub with flaps and ailerons compliments of my great friend from Tennessee!! Thanks Decuzar...Custom trim for high visibility suitable for old eyes... Soon to be maidened - soon as the snow goes... -
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Powered by Turnigy D2826: 1400kv 205W and a 40amp ESC. Will maiden with a 9x6 sf prop and see how it goes...Also 3 inch wheels for our grass field... -
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Now all I have to do is remember which colour is on which wing... -
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And speaking of custom trim....
