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Forum: Kit Building
04-05-2024, 05:21 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,126
Posted By Jim Branaum

What power for the MB? I was considering either...

What power for the MB? I was considering either an OLD G62 or a BME44
Forum: Kit Building
07-25-2014, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,126
Posted By Jim Branaum

SInce my Sig Kougars lead a very hard life, I...

SInce my Sig Kougars lead a very hard life, I generally take precautions to insure the servos remain in the airframe and attached to their anchor points. That means I cut 1/8 ply fuselage side...
Forum: Kit Building
07-09-2014, 12:02 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,126
Posted By Jim Branaum

Oh, once again I am out of step!;) Saito .56...

Oh, once again I am out of step!;)

Saito .56 running 12x7. Used to be a Saito .50 running 12x6
Forum: Kit Building
07-03-2014, 01:08 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,126
Posted By Jim Branaum

Hey, it says "Moment" not movement!

Hey, it says "Moment" not movement!
Forum: Kit Building
04-26-2014, 06:46 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,126
Posted By Jim Branaum

Lordy you do bring up memories! I was building a...

Lordy you do bring up memories! I was building a Super Stinker and my boy used the top wing for a hammer. I rebuilt the wing and had just finished it when the wife decided the kids needed some...
Forum: Kit Building
04-06-2014, 07:15 AM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,126
Posted By Jim Branaum

OOPS! I knew something was happening that...

OOPS!

I knew something was happening that I forgot about. Other things took precedence to a trip to Toledo this year, but I am pretty sure I recognize 2 or 3 folks in that photo.
Forum: Kit Building
03-26-2014, 09:49 AM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,126
Posted By Jim Branaum

*I* think Sig kits tend to build heavy if you are...

*I* think Sig kits tend to build heavy if you are not careful. That is not saying they DO build heavy, but if YOU are careful they are NOT heavy. That tongue tangler being said, the reason ARF/RTF...
Forum: Kit Building
03-23-2014, 02:29 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,126
Posted By Jim Branaum

Yeah, some of them seem to expect us to fund...

Yeah, some of them seem to expect us to fund their grandchildren's college education at a private school:mad:

I vote with my wallet.
Forum: Kit Building
03-23-2014, 07:14 AM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,126
Posted By Jim Branaum

Entirely too many LHS's try to pad their bottom...

Entirely too many LHS's try to pad their bottom line with invalid answers. I had a case where I needed some struts and knew the supplier carried them for $8 a set. Wanting to support the LHS, I...
Forum: Kit Building
03-21-2014, 02:04 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,126
Posted By Jim Branaum

The Kougar (and King Kobra) had foam core wings...

The Kougar (and King Kobra) had foam core wings butt jointed with glass over the center section.
Forum: Kit Building
03-17-2014, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,126
Posted By Jim Branaum

I have one of those in the attic! Hang a Saito...

I have one of those in the attic! Hang a Saito 150 on the nose and go forth to fly.
Forum: Kit Building
03-10-2014, 12:55 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,126
Posted By Jim Branaum

I did! I did! Paid $10 for the kit and $22 for...

I did! I did! Paid $10 for the kit and $22 for the plans! <VEG>

Thanks for the link.
Forum: Kit Building
03-10-2014, 06:59 AM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,126
Posted By Jim Branaum

1/4 scale Cub. While there are lots and lots of...

1/4 scale Cub. While there are lots and lots of ARF's out there and a bad build is nasty, not having a stand by to fall back on stinks.

Oh, I think you ought to start a new thread for this poll
Forum: Kit Building
02-20-2014, 01:11 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,126
Posted By Jim Branaum

Betcha' it was nothing more than a printing...

Betcha' it was nothing more than a printing issue....though my memory of that turtle deck might be of the Kobra and not the Kougar. Oh well...

Did you ever figure out how to make it into a tail...
Forum: Kit Building
02-19-2014, 07:34 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,126
Posted By Jim Branaum

Yeah, and I built one of each of those! The...

Yeah, and I built one of each of those! The Kobra had a built up wing but the King Kobra was skinned foam ala Kougar. I guess you are right, they were all Kougar Mark II's. I think the original...
Forum: Kit Building
02-19-2014, 11:22 AM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,126
Posted By Jim Branaum

GACK! What the heck is a Kougar II? An ARF?...

GACK!

What the heck is a Kougar II? An ARF?

I built 21 Sig Kougars but don't remember ever seeing a "II" on the box. Of course, I don't have one now...
Forum: Kit Building
02-11-2014, 06:23 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,126
Posted By Jim Branaum

How can you tell? It looks ready to fly to me. ...

How can you tell? It looks ready to fly to me.

The absolute best view of a Kougar I have ever had (and I went through 21 of them) was just after take off. Wing tip 6 inches from the ground in a...
Forum: Kit Building
02-10-2014, 07:11 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,126
Posted By Jim Branaum

I will stay out of the name business but suggest...

I will stay out of the name business but suggest floats less the water rudder as a substitute for skis.

Bay Short sounds...rated.
Forum: Kit Building
01-31-2014, 05:37 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,126
Posted By Jim Branaum

Yeah, I am worried about that. First I was #23,...

Yeah, I am worried about that. First I was #23, the somehow I magically became #30 and now I don't show on the latest list!

Maybe I will see if my 1/4 cub will fit somewhere on the building...
Forum: Kit Building
01-30-2014, 02:47 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,126
Posted By Jim Branaum

I took a wing from one and put it on a foamboard...

I took a wing from one and put it on a foamboard build with a new ST.61. If flew great right up until one of the wing bolts sheared.



Can we quit fiddling with the numbers now?
Forum: Kit Building
01-25-2014, 07:05 AM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,126
Posted By Jim Branaum

So Justin80 is 22 and I am 23?

So Justin80 is 22 and I am 23?
Forum: Kit Building
01-23-2014, 02:05 PM
Replies: 4,026
Views: 425,126
Posted By Jim Branaum

I stopped building Sig Kougars at #21 because we...

I stopped building Sig Kougars at #21 because we moved to a grass runway and the nose gear used to drag way to much. Part of that problem was because since about 1988 I have been using Saito's 50...
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