thatovalguy Bird Dog thread #9

Thatovalguy · Feb 28, 2005, 07:07 AM

The fun can start again.

Guy's I would like to say how much enjoyment I've had reading these threads and hope at least some of what has been talked about has helped others, some of things has me alot. So here we go again and when I get more time I post all the links, maybe tonight.

Here's a link to the plans and links to the other threads.

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...lguy+Bird+Dog+

wattsup_kz · Feb 28, 2005, 07:13 AM

I flew my Bird Dog at an indoor event Saturday. Fairly small room, but the BD was well behaved. No crashes!

Indoor flying is not as relaxing due to the increased concentration required.

Brian

Thatovalguy · Feb 28, 2005, 07:18 AM

It is if the place is big enough.

Try 800ft x 200ft x 196ft tall, vary relaxing so to kick it up a notch you bring in the faster stuff so you don't fall asleep.

gpw · Feb 28, 2005, 07:40 AM

I think you could fly a real plane in the Hanger..... well almost ...hahahaha..Welcome back !!!

wattsup_kz · Feb 28, 2005, 08:26 AM

This place was the size of 2 baketball courts side by side with spectator room on 2 sides. Maybe a 50 foot ceiling.

gpw · Feb 28, 2005, 08:50 AM

I read your comment in #8 and thought ...... we share a common malady .... the "how many planes can you make at once boredom/syndrome " ....Wild sessions of coffee and foamcutting .... all types of glue tried and only the quickest will do ...one plane being assembled with the plans for the next staring you in the face ... calling .... "build me, build me !!!"...always on the lookout for a new and curious designs that would make a good Foamie...
the good thing is that Foamies (or at least the way we build them ) are pretty economical .... Unfortunately the 14 radios and too many motors are not ....hahahahaa Good thing the wives understand our "affliction "....

The only thing is .... What to do with all the models that I can't find homes for ????.... lets see, now at two a week that's at least a hundred a year ....My studio is filling UP fast ....

BlackScorpion · Feb 28, 2005, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by gpw

....The only thing is .... What to do with all the models that I can't find homes for ????.... lets see, now at two a week that's at least a hundred a year ....My studio is filling UP fast ....

GPW, i have a suggestion. You can always send me all your slow stuff

I don't have the extra time ,i used to have, now with the baby being a 8 days away is really getting hectic. I have ton's of plans i've downloaded and plan to build but i don't have the time. As soon as the DR1 is complete I'm doing the SLB.

gpw · Feb 28, 2005, 09:42 AM

Next time I come to New Jersey (looks like in the fall ...corn season ???) I'll pack a huge box and ship it with me .... Or heck , just come on by and pick UP what you want ....

BlackScorpion · Feb 28, 2005, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gpw

Next time I come to New Jersey (looks like in the fall ...corn season ???) I'll pack a huge box and ship it with me .... Or heck , just come on by and pick UP what you want ....

Wish i could come on up!!

Looks i'll have to wait to you come up to NJ again.

t1mux · Feb 28, 2005, 10:39 AM

I have had the SLB cut for a while, but time hasn't allowed for the assembly. However, I have gone crazy with the sharpies, and have a pretty good looking little bipe. All that's left is Stewart, and I think my wife is going to do the honors. Hopefully I will have some pictures in a few days... Hovering pictures if things go as I hope!

Thatovalguy · Feb 28, 2005, 07:09 PM

Yeh, to many planes and not enough time. Did I say planes, if it fly's I am building it. I'm up to 9 built and flying heli's also and just brought another home from the WRAM show to build and test with 2 offers on others that a couple companies want me to test. Than there are the blimps, and kite type things.

Glen, had a great time talking to you buddy from GRS at the show. You need to work out a show deal with him, it lots of work but fun to meet the people in the hobby.

gpw · Mar 01, 2005, 07:57 AM

Yes , the people make it FUN.....Planes , now that's serious "stuff"!!!
Me? I got 13 Foamie planes and one heli setUP(ready to fly) .... never had the "rounds" to fly the heli yet , gotta' go for it sooner or later ....I've crashed OFB's heli simulator so many times , that and flew into the pits repeatedly and hit stuff... Bad!!!Scary!!!

BlackScorpion · Mar 01, 2005, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gpw

Yes , the people make it FUN.....Planes , now that's serious "stuff"!!!
Me? I got 13 Foamie planes and one heli setUP(ready to fly) .... never had the "rounds" to fly the heli yet , gotta' go for it sooner or later ....I've crashed OFB's heli simulator so many times , that and flew into the pits repeatedly and hit stuff... Bad!!!Scary!!!

Come on GPW, Helicopters are easy to fly

Just keep them going up

. What heli did you end up getting anyways?

BlackScorpion · Mar 01, 2005, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thatovalguy

Yeh, to many planes and not enough time. Did I say planes, if it fly's I am building it. I'm up to 9 built and flying heli's also and just brought another home from the WRAM show to build and test with 2 offers on others that a couple companies want me to test. Than there are the blimps, and kite type things.

Glen, had a great time talking to you buddy from GRS at the show. You need to work out a show deal with him, it lots of work but fun to meet the people in the hobby.

TOG, send me some blimps & kites , i'll have my son test them for you

I'm sure I, i mean he wouldn't mind.

AKACully · Mar 01, 2005, 09:57 PM

GPW

We're sort of like neighbors. I'm in Florida but I live on Mardi Gras St.

Cully

Feb 28, 2005, 07:07 AM	#1
Thatovalguy Foam rules Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: JBetween jackson NJ and MD(excl EWR), United States Posts: 4,883	thatovalguy Bird Dog thread #9 The fun can start again. Guy's I would like to say how much enjoyment I've had reading these threads and hope at least some of what has been talked about has helped others, some of things has me alot. So here we go again and when I get more time I post all the links, maybe tonight. Here's a link to the plans and links to the other threads. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...lguy+Bird+Dog+ Last edited by Thatovalguy; Nov 25, 2005 at 10:40 AM.

Feb 28, 2005, 07:40 AM	#4
gpw Foamie Guy Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the remains of New Orleans Posts: 19,092	I think you could fly a real plane in the Hanger..... well almost ...hahahaha..Welcome back !!! Last edited by gpw; Feb 28, 2005 at 08:30 AM.

Feb 28, 2005, 08:50 AM	#6
gpw Foamie Guy Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the remains of New Orleans Posts: 19,092	I read your comment in #8 and thought ...... we share a common malady .... the "how many planes can you make at once boredom/syndrome " ....Wild sessions of coffee and foamcutting .... all types of glue tried and only the quickest will do ...one plane being assembled with the plans for the next staring you in the face ... calling .... "build me, build me !!!"...always on the lookout for a new and curious designs that would make a good Foamie... the good thing is that Foamies (or at least the way we build them ) are pretty economical .... Unfortunately the 14 radios and too many motors are not ....hahahahaa Good thing the wives understand our "affliction ".... The only thing is .... What to do with all the models that I can't find homes for ????.... lets see, now at two a week that's at least a hundred a year ....My studio is filling UP fast .... Last edited by gpw; Feb 28, 2005 at 08:56 AM.

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Feb 28, 2005, 07:13 AM	#2
wattsup_kz Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Kalamazoo, MI USA Posts: 2,853	I flew my Bird Dog at an indoor event Saturday. Fairly small room, but the BD was well behaved. No crashes! Indoor flying is not as relaxing due to the increased concentration required. Brian

Feb 28, 2005, 07:18 AM	#3
Thatovalguy Foam rules Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: JBetween jackson NJ and MD(excl EWR), United States Posts: 4,883	It is if the place is big enough. Try 800ft x 200ft x 196ft tall, vary relaxing so to kick it up a notch you bring in the faster stuff so you don't fall asleep.

Feb 28, 2005, 08:26 AM	#5
wattsup_kz Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Kalamazoo, MI USA Posts: 2,853	This place was the size of 2 baketball courts side by side with spectator room on 2 sides. Maybe a 50 foot ceiling.

Feb 28, 2005, 09:42 AM	#8
gpw Foamie Guy Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the remains of New Orleans Posts: 19,092	Next time I come to New Jersey (looks like in the fall ...corn season ???) I'll pack a huge box and ship it with me .... Or heck , just come on by and pick UP what you want ....

Feb 28, 2005, 10:39 AM	#10
t1mux Mocking Birds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: VA Posts: 287	I have had the SLB cut for a while, but time hasn't allowed for the assembly. However, I have gone crazy with the sharpies, and have a pretty good looking little bipe. All that's left is Stewart, and I think my wife is going to do the honors. Hopefully I will have some pictures in a few days... Hovering pictures if things go as I hope!

Feb 28, 2005, 07:09 PM	#11
Thatovalguy Foam rules Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: JBetween jackson NJ and MD(excl EWR), United States Posts: 4,883	Yeh, to many planes and not enough time. Did I say planes, if it fly's I am building it. I'm up to 9 built and flying heli's also and just brought another home from the WRAM show to build and test with 2 offers on others that a couple companies want me to test. Than there are the blimps, and kite type things. Glen, had a great time talking to you buddy from GRS at the show. You need to work out a show deal with him, it lots of work but fun to meet the people in the hobby.

Mar 01, 2005, 07:57 AM	#12
gpw Foamie Guy Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the remains of New Orleans Posts: 19,092	Yes , the people make it FUN.....Planes , now that's serious "stuff"!!! Me? I got 13 Foamie planes and one heli setUP(ready to fly) .... never had the "rounds" to fly the heli yet , gotta' go for it sooner or later ....I've crashed OFB's heli simulator so many times , that and flew into the pits repeatedly and hit stuff... Bad!!!Scary!!!

Mar 01, 2005, 09:57 PM	#15
AKACully Can't build them all! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 349	GPW We're sort of like neighbors. I'm in Florida but I live on Mardi Gras St. Cully