Guess who bought Hobby-Lobbys famous, candy dropping, air show flying, super huge 12 foot Telemaster at the "sidewalk sale" in today...

Laine.

Since I took 2 weeks of leave before I go to Afghanistan for another year, I decided I should use the last few days before I go back to work to get some work done on my race car (truck).

Its a 1989 Dodge Ram 50. Originally it was a 4cyl automatic truck owned by a Midas Muffler shop in Newport News, VA. I bought it from them a few years ago for $100 and proceeded to remove the little 2.0 4 banger to make room for a Dodge 360 (V-8 of course).

I got the rear axle and frame cleaned up, and painted. I installed the new custom axle shafts from Dutchman, welded on my shock mounts, painted and installed the 4 link bars, mounted the 29"x18.5" Hoosier tires, and today, I finally got the mounts made for the truck bed.

I pushed it outside (no engine in it yet) and took a couple pictures. Soon it will be pushed back into the garage for a year long rest while Im gone (again).

Once I get back home, I'll have to get the roll cage put in, make the motor and trans mounts then get the engine and trans put in. After that its just wrapping up the little things so it can finally be driven.

Laine.

We got home this morning from South Carolina. I probably gained 20lbs out there! But, on the other side of it, my wallet is WAY lighter after a week out there, so it all evens out.

Went and flew my 60" night flyer wing again tonight. This time on a 3S 2200 lipo (acctually lighter than the 2100 I was using). With the CG back where it should be, it flew MUCH better. Much more responsive, and rolls are much better too. Lots of fun to fly in the dark. Stops traffic too with 130 LED's in it. I weighed it finally this evening. Suprised, its only 18oz with the lipo and all. Not bad for a 60" plane that can still hit 60mph or so!

Laine.

Hey guys, we made it out here, got all settled in our beautiful room on the 16th floor (top floor) of the resort. We spent yesterday doing not much. Today, we went to Ripleys Aquarium. REALLY cool place! We didnt do much else during the day, other than some shopping this morning and dinner at a super nice restraunt, Bonefish Grill here in town.

This evening, at around 8pm, I decided it was time to do a night flight on the beach. The wind was blocked by the two 16 story towers, so it wasnt bad at all! I flew for 15 to 20 minutes, then brought it in and did a nice approach to a hand catch. Once I caught it, there was a bunch of cheers and applause! Apparently about 30 to 40 people had come out to watch my 60" flying wing zing around the ocean front with 130 LED's glowing brightly. Made for a nice show for everyone, and I had a good time. So, if nothing else, at least I got one good flight in on the beach!

Next showing, 7:30pm (ish) tomorrow night! lol

Laine.

Hey folks, just wanted to say, SEE YA! I am heading to Myrtle Beach for about a week. We will probably stay the night in Atlanta on Tuesday night,16 FEB, then Wed. we will be in Myrtle Beach.

Of course, those who know me will know, I dont go anywhere without at least ONE airplane! So, if anyone wants to come fly on the beach with me outside my resort room, shoot me an PM.

Laine.

I just hate to let a plane sit around unbuilt when I have all the electronics just sitting here, even if I wont get to maiden it for a year or more. So, here she is, all ready to fly, with HS 225mg servos all around, Castle Creations Vertigo 1750kv outrunner, APC 9x6 prop, Castle Creations ICE 75 ESC, AR 500 RX, and a 4S 5000mah lipo.

I really like the look of this plane except for one thing. The fuse and the cowling. That square front just dosnt look like it belongs on this plane! The spinner on there helps quite a bit, but it still has kinda a funky look to it.

Oh well, now I just need to figure out where the heck it balances at. No rush though, it will still be sitting there when I get back from Afghanistan in a year or so.

Laine.

So, I sold off a BUNCH of stuff in preperation to deploy to Afghanistan again. But, sometimes you see something you just CANT say no to! This is one of those cases. One of the RCG members had this 44" span Swallow Delta for sale for $60 shipped, and I just couldnt say no. Its supposed to use a .46 size glow motor, but who wants to slime up a plane!

Power for this one will be a brand new Castle Creations Vertigo 3424, 1800 kv outrunner and a Castle Creations ICE 75 ESC that I have had just sitting here for awhile now. How can you just let a bad aXX motor/ESC like that just sit there! Luckily for me, I still have one 4S 5000mah lipo left, so thats what I'll try first. Should be a mean plane on this power system!

So, I hinged this delta tonight, trimmed the canopy and put in the aileron servos. It still needs the rudder servo, landing gear and motor/esc mounted.

It wont take long to complete, but who knows when I'll get a chance to fly it. Heck, I still havent flown my 51" Bobcat that I built over a month ago. Im surprised I have had any time to build anything let alone get out and fly.

Laine.