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Forum: Kit Building
12-12-2022, 11:17 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 23,250
Posted By mgnostic

There is a 23 page manual. it's not great but it...

There is a 23 page manual. it's not great but it does have several isometric drawings that are helpful. If you will PM me with an email address I will send you a copy of the manual.
Forum: Kit Building
10-23-2018, 07:52 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 23,250
Posted By mgnostic

Thanks for your interest. I haven't done much to...

Thanks for your interest. I haven't done much to document the SR-6. It has been built in between and around a couple of other projects. I will say that it has been an easier and faster build than the...
Forum: Kit Building
10-22-2018, 07:07 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 23,250
Posted By mgnostic

I added some down thrust to the Staggerwing's...

I added some down thrust to the Staggerwing's engine today. I used a 1/16 inch shim under the engine mount to get about two degrees down thrust. It seems to have made a substantial improvement....
Forum: Kit Building
10-16-2018, 04:48 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 23,250
Posted By mgnostic

Thanks BB, I didn't have to get too far into this...

Thanks BB, I didn't have to get too far into this build to know that it was going to have its challenges. There is a maxim that scale planes are never really finished, the build is just finally...
Forum: Kit Building
10-14-2018, 09:47 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 23,250
Posted By mgnostic

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1589x1314/low_pass_a5ba0f371d6ad46d88f875c75dd36fc7719d3d2d.jpg
This airplane continues to be a bit of an experiment in progress. Two major...
Forum: Kit Building
04-28-2018, 06:54 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 23,250
Posted By mgnostic

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1635x939/4_28_18a_0138e372e296e9f2260c4a352dbd5537eec18176.jpg...
Forum: Kit Building
11-26-2017, 07:21 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 23,250
Posted By mgnostic

Well after spending the summer getting my kid...

Well after spending the summer getting my kid moved to Colorado and visiting family on the west coast and upteen other things I finally got back to the Staggerwing. It always leaves me curious when a...
Forum: Kit Building
03-14-2017, 05:14 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 23,250
Posted By mgnostic

Well there was going to be another test flight...

Well there was going to be another test flight today until I broke the 10-6 prop and discovered that I hadn't brought any spares with me. On a more productive note I've been studying the plans and...
Forum: Kit Building
03-10-2017, 02:52 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 23,250
Posted By mgnostic

The Bernard looks like it would make a nifty...

The Bernard looks like it would make a nifty sports scale model. On the Staggerwing front I cleaned up the horizontal stabilizer, did a little surgery and installed a music wire joiner between the...
Forum: Kit Building
03-09-2017, 11:28 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 23,250
Posted By mgnostic

Hmmm, the Dornier and the Aichi both look...

Hmmm, the Dornier and the Aichi both look familiar. I like the British magazines when I can get them but living in southwest Oklahoma and the Wichita Falls, TX area you can imagine how common they...
Forum: Kit Building
03-09-2017, 08:38 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 23,250
Posted By mgnostic

I like reading the old magazines but Dr Hawkins...

I like reading the old magazines but Dr Hawkins doesn't ring any bells. Now I'm curious. Can you expand a bit on who he was?
Forum: Kit Building
03-09-2017, 08:32 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 23,250
Posted By mgnostic

Yeah, except for those places such as the wings...

Yeah, except for those places such as the wings where I added the ailerons, I was trying to stick with the kit materials as much as possible. I think I have enough elevator deflection available to be...
Forum: Kit Building
03-08-2017, 07:33 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 23,250
Posted By mgnostic

Thanks Mike, that was good for a chuckle. I've...

Thanks Mike, that was good for a chuckle. I've had a few adventures through the years including a few in the OKC area. I agree with you about the first flights. It is especially true for those of us...
Forum: Kit Building
03-07-2017, 05:47 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 23,250
Posted By mgnostic

The wind dropped off this afternoon so I got in...

The wind dropped off this afternoon so I got in the maiden flight. The short version is that it flies kind of like a GeeBee. Initially I had some trouble with throttle transition. I had given the...
Forum: Kit Building
03-07-2017, 08:43 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 23,250
Posted By mgnostic

Thanks for following the build Flyer. I finished...

Thanks for following the build Flyer. I finished with the last few details yesterday so we will find out how the maiden flight goes as soon as the wind lays.
Forum: Kit Building
03-05-2017, 08:56 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 23,250
Posted By mgnostic

Well, seven months and change and I just about...

Well, seven months and change and I just about have it wrapped up. I got the cowl painted and took it outside for some photos. The yellow trim shows up as more of a cream color in some of the photos....
Forum: Kit Building
02-23-2017, 01:34 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 23,250
Posted By mgnostic

I should have been more specific. The cowl will...

I should have been more specific. The cowl will have two colors, red with yellow trim. The paint brand is Nason single stage, a DuPont brand. It does give good coverage. I've painted a couple of cars...
Forum: Kit Building
02-23-2017, 01:27 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 23,250
Posted By mgnostic

On a build related note I tried out Locktite's...

On a build related note I tried out Locktite's Go2 glue. It has it's uses but canopy glue isn't one of them. It stays too rubbery and it doesn't adhere to iron on plastic covering at all well. That...
Forum: Kit Building
02-23-2017, 11:32 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 23,250
Posted By mgnostic

Dang, It's nigh on to two months since my last...

Dang, It's nigh on to two months since my last post on this thread. Eddie at Lazerworks came through with some iron on graphics that were made from a scan of the original kit decals so now it has the...
Forum: Kit Building
12-24-2016, 09:50 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 23,250
Posted By mgnostic

I would love to see your photos. I'm glad that...

I would love to see your photos. I'm glad that the build thread was an inspiration for you. I got some nifty graphics from Lazerworks and am hoping to paint the cowl and get my model all buttoned up...
Forum: Kit Building
11-19-2016, 09:03 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 23,250
Posted By mgnostic

That's pretty impressive. As it is the guy at...

That's pretty impressive. As it is the guy at Lazer Works already had a scan of the decals and is making me a set in yellow.
Forum: Kit Building
11-16-2016, 10:56 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 23,250
Posted By mgnostic

Me too. We get spoiled with the near instant...

Me too. We get spoiled with the near instant responsiveness of the internet but a lot of the businesses that supply our hobby are one or two man operations. One guy out of pocket can really throw a...
Forum: Kit Building
11-16-2016, 09:14 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 23,250
Posted By mgnostic

I had been in touch with the guy at Nelson and...

I had been in touch with the guy at Nelson and sent samples of covering for color matching. I've sent a couple of emails and tried to call once to confirm that he had received the samples but haven't...
Forum: Kit Building
11-12-2016, 10:20 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 23,250
Posted By mgnostic

The build has stalled out for a bit while I work...

The build has stalled out for a bit while I work on getting some fuel proof paint. I found some catylized enamel that showed promise at the local tractor supply store. The color match was good but it...
Forum: Kit Building
10-15-2016, 07:05 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 23,250
Posted By mgnostic

Thanks for the lead on the graphics. ...

Thanks for the lead on the graphics.
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