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Forum: Kit Building
05-07-2021, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,106
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Have you considered putting one of those exhaust...

Have you considered putting one of those exhaust extenders on the muffler outlet? It could help keep the slime off the plane, shortening clean up after your last flight....
Forum: Kit Building
04-11-2021, 08:11 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,106
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Tom, I doubt anyone has an issue with the...

Tom,
I doubt anyone has an issue with the length of your post. Had you said "Sorry, due to wood and equipment issues, Sig is done", it would be a different story.
With that said, I know others...
Forum: Kit Building
05-25-2020, 03:01 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,106
Posted By Hydro Junkie

The big thing, Captain, is that the second one...

The big thing, Captain, is that the second one you modified the wing by adding struts to it. I do remember a few upset posts over the wing failing in mid fight while doing a slow turn and Sig saying...
Forum: Kit Building
02-21-2020, 05:45 AM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,106
Posted By Hydro Junkie

So do I. Nothing like a build that goes outside...

So do I. Nothing like a build that goes outside the box and is done well. Do you have pictures of it in the air?
Forum: Kit Building
11-28-2019, 01:47 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,106
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Snow? What is that? I've seen that white stuff...

Snow? What is that?
I've seen that white stuff only once in the past seven years, that being last February when I had to deal with roughly two feet falling over a week. The first night was the worst...
Forum: Kit Building
07-22-2019, 02:52 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,106
Posted By Hydro Junkie

IIRC, the plans on the Jr(a smaller version of...

IIRC, the plans on the Jr(a smaller version of the MKII) had the forward servos right on the CG. Since I used Futaba equipment in my plane, I used a Futaba servo tray FST-28T to mount the servos...
Forum: Kit Building
07-10-2019, 05:37 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,106
Posted By Hydro Junkie

I've found FSM to be a much more informative for...

I've found FSM to be a much more informative for a builder than MAN is. MAN has turned into a flight test results folder for new ARFs and Park Flyers. That's not what I buy a magazine for. I'd...
Forum: Kit Building
06-18-2019, 09:52 AM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,106
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Black wire syndrome sucks, no other word for it. ...

Black wire syndrome sucks, no other word for it. What is actually happening is the wire has corroded inside the insulation, making it useless. Someone told me, several years ago, that the only way...
Forum: Kit Building
06-10-2019, 01:46 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,106
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Now how can you beat that, he's willing to...

Now how can you beat that, he's willing to travel. Most of the guys I deal with, in the boating world, don't travel unless they are going to a specific event.
Forum: Kit Building
04-05-2019, 10:51 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,106
Posted By Hydro Junkie

I've had CA fail when used in some of my projects...

I've had CA fail when used in some of my projects so I tend to use it only for tacking parts together and use epoxy or wood glue for everything else.
Forum: Kit Building
04-03-2019, 07:23 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,106
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Bad part is that he didn't use any "Lock Tite" on...

Bad part is that he didn't use any "Lock Tite" on any of the screws on the engine nor did he clamp anything. I did see a lot of thin CA being used, more than I would want to use
Forum: Kit Building
01-02-2019, 03:57 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,106
Posted By Hydro Junkie

This sounds like a job for Crunch :cool: He's...

This sounds like a job for Crunch :cool:
He's built two of them, though not by choice.
Forum: Kit Building
12-19-2018, 10:04 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,106
Posted By Hydro Junkie

I only had a few seconds to look since I had just...

I only had a few seconds to look since I had just started my shift at work. Those two things just stood out at a quick glance is all
Forum: Kit Building
12-19-2018, 05:39 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,106
Posted By Hydro Junkie

You changed the tail to a more Spitfire shape and...

You changed the tail to a more Spitfire shape and rounded off the head rest. Why would we hate you for that?
Forum: Kit Building
10-06-2018, 11:57 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,106
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Trust me, being shot at is not an experience you...

Trust me, being shot at is not an experience you ever want to have, been there had that, from an AK-47
If I was a police officer, I wouldn't hesitate to draw a gun on someone if I felt threatened....
Forum: Kit Building
10-05-2018, 06:32 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,106
Posted By Hydro Junkie

If they were to go with mandatory service, the...

If they were to go with mandatory service, the gang situation would be totally different. Unless a whole gang went into the same branch of service at the same time, all had the same MOS and...
Forum: Kit Building
10-05-2018, 04:05 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,106
Posted By Hydro Junkie

DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hadn't thought of that,...

DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hadn't thought of that, but you're probably right. It's hard to operate a gang in the military but, on the other hand, those that really want to be in a gang afterward would...
Forum: Kit Building
10-05-2018, 02:51 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,106
Posted By Hydro Junkie

I'm going to chime in here as well. You all seem...

I'm going to chime in here as well. You all seem to be saying the same thing, just in different ways. As I see it, we really need to follow Israel's example. Everyone coming out of high school...
Forum: Kit Building
09-25-2018, 01:55 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,106
Posted By Hydro Junkie

And that, as they say, is that. These companies...

And that, as they say, is that. These companies are moving so quick to jump on the ARF bandwagon that they are totally forgetting the rest of the people that have kept them in business for so many...
Forum: Kit Building
09-24-2018, 05:13 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,106
Posted By Hydro Junkie

If you want to get away fron the "instant...

If you want to get away fron the "instant gratification", take away all of the things that make that possible. I personally like the fact that some school districts are taking away smart phones when...
Forum: Kit Building
07-28-2018, 11:55 AM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,106
Posted By Hydro Junkie

I may have to stop by there during a road trip to...

I may have to stop by there during a road trip to the east coast next summer. Wife may not like it but, if I keep it short and don't go too crazy, I might get to bring a plane or two home:confused:
Forum: Kit Building
06-11-2018, 07:43 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,106
Posted By Hydro Junkie

You guys didn't collide, did you?

You guys didn't collide, did you?
Forum: Kit Building
06-10-2018, 01:00 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,106
Posted By Hydro Junkie

What did you lose and, secondly, did it fly away...

What did you lose and, secondly, did it fly away or spiral in? :confused:
Forum: Kit Building
06-08-2018, 11:04 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,106
Posted By Hydro Junkie

But did the landings also go as desired? We...

But did the landings also go as desired? We wouldn't want to have to start calling you Mjrcrunch, now would we? ;)
Forum: Kit Building
06-07-2018, 06:59 AM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,106
Posted By Hydro Junkie

No, it's all in the company not having enough...

No, it's all in the company not having enough people to cover all the shifts/locations that need to be covered. Just to take time off, I have to request it over 6 months in advance
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