RE: [RCSE] Removing old covering

Craig; You haven't specified what type of covering it is. If it is Monokote I've been through this procedure many times before. 1) I start off by stripping off as much of the covering by hand. 2) Using a #11 exacto I pick as much as I can being careful not to

RE: [RCSE] Removing old covering, more info

Dope based?? could be silk-span.Find yourself a container of dope thinners to start. You will find that any dope-based finish be it silk-span, tissue or silk can be stripped quite easily. The previous post works for the most part. You should be able to soften any stubborn areas with the

RE: [RCSE] Removing ols covering

What is the model anyway? The only kit that I knew had bamboo was something like an Antic. Kurt From: Craig Allen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 12:27 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Removing ols covering I think Kurt Z. figired it out

RE: [RCSE] DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THE SOARING MASTERS....Early!

Is that a prediction of Gordy's final standing? Kurt

RE: [RCSE] It's official now

Ta Da! Congratulations Johnny! Kurt -Original Message- From: Jim Deck [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 1:49 PM To: RCSE Subject: [RCSE] It's official now I have just finished scrutinizing Johnny Berlin's LSF Level V voucher and it gives me great

RE: [RCSE] Brett Farve and Mike Popescu?....Say it ain't so Joe!

If I read this correctly Mike has only decided to hang up his thumbs for this year. I would assume that doesn't mean he is gone forever. Knowing that Mike now lives in Fla it would get rather hot during the late summer months and would make it very uncomfortable to fly during this time of

RE: [RCSE] What Time Is It in Muncie?

From what I see Eastern Daylight Time Kurt -Original Message- From: Tom Nagel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 3:34 PM To: RCSE Subject: [RCSE] What Time Is It in Muncie? Gents: I gotta drive over to Muncie on Saturday morning. What time zone is

[RCSE] What I did on the 5th of July.....

Well I listened to the weather report Friday evening and heard something like this... thunder showers for Saturday for most of the day chance of rain 80%...) Well I knew it was time to get the planes ready for a great day of flying... Sure enough Saturday morning rolls around, although

[RCSE] What I did on the 5th of July.....

Well I listened to the weather report Friday evening and heard something like this... thunder showers for Saturday for most of the day chance of rain 80%...) Well I knew it was time to get the planes ready for a great day of flying... Sure enough Saturday morning rolls around, although

RE: [RCSE] I'm okay

I heard the news of that horrific event this morning on the local National Public Radio station. It is truly amazing to see how close to home this event comes when someone like Darwin reports in. Such a sad event. Glad to hear you are ok. Kurt -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

RE: [RCSE] 60 F3J contest at Dayton Sunday

SO what is the airplane of choice? Kurt -Original Message- From: Tom Copp [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed 5/28/2008 7:00 PM To: 'Ed Franz'; Soaring@airage.com Subject: RE: [RCSE] 60 F3J contest at Dayton Sunday Sounds like fun Ed! Tom Copp Composite Specialties www.f3x.com

RE: [RCSE] Painting moulded fiberglass fuse

I agree with 99.994% of what Larry suggests. I've had some issues removing the release agent of the fiberglass and have had to resort to sanding it down with a 240 grit dry then use a solvent.Beyond that you have great advice here. Thanks Larry. Kurt From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [RCSE] YOU can break Carbon rod for stab axles

Unfortunate vertical arrival . AKA DORK? Rick you certainly have a way with words. Kurt From: Rick Eckel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1:26 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] YOU can break Carbon rod for stab axles Its not

Re: [RCSE] Seriously offended - A common occurrence

Just think of the international mess we would be in if he were a politician? B. Chan wrote: That's why he was sent to other countries, but the problem was he always find a way to get back into this one! At 6:35 PM + 2/28/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Heck what do you think I felt like

Re: [RCSE] Seriously offended

As LJ said... can't be thin-skinned on the RCSE, especially when Gordy is lurking about... You have no idea how many PMs I get from him when I offer my 2 cents worth! There's always the DELETE key! Kurt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ira, Welcome to RCSE! Gordy Offends Everyone it's his job!

Re: [RCSE] RC Hall of Fame - Antique radio collection

Great collection! Yes I started in the early 70's with a World Engines M.A.N 123 radio... silver case. I think I still have it. I think it was being offered as a kit. Didn't see it in Ed's collection... Great site... Thanks for sharing. Steve Gibson wrote: If you want to take a great

Re: [RCSE] Icon2 Pics

If one were in the market to purchase an Icon 2 where would one have to go? Thanks. SCJohnson wrote: A few photos of the new Icon 2 have been posted here: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=815293 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and

Re: [RCSE] Tree Stories

What I have enjoyed about these Tree Stories is the fact that they are REAL... There is no element of competition involved. The best thing is that they are GREAT conversation... they are out of the norm and they all bring a smile to each one's face. Don't get me wrong, competition is a lot

Re: [RCSE] Tree story - straight down with a twist

Hummm reminds me of another Eastern Soaring League event I was attending in Maynard, Mass at the CRRC site, I'm guessing back in the late 90's... Had my new Inventec Pelican (thank you Mike P.). I was having a great day weekend I love that plane... I was very comfortable with it... well,

Re: [RCSE] Brain Fart or Challenge?

I have to add my 2 cents worth here Next time Gordy shows up to a contest make sure he flies a 2x4 At least he will not have to worry about line length, hand-launch, line strength or pop-offs... I'll go back to work now [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Already the silly season of

Re: [RCSE] Icon 2

I got the perfect solution It appears that there will be a bunch of out-of-work professional baseball players who have bulked up on steroids.. They would be the ideal candidates to provide F3J hand tows... As of right now I don't know of any drug restrictions allowing the average

Re: [RCSE] Line breakage and launching and costest management - was Icon 2

... and as for that complaint department... make sure you stock up on plenty of bananas to feed them... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So guys, here is my take on the line break issue. It is very much like the F3B style...of course. The system that is breaking the lines is the motor power and

Re: [RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #10534

Bravo Ed; I agree with you 100%. Much like anything else various members clubs move into new technology at their own pace. Some of those are on the leading edge of technology and others ... well they fly woodies ;) With that being said if your latest creation world beater has the

Re: [RCSE] 2008 Nats Schedule

Gives us entertainment for the up and coming year :-) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh god, here we go again with this schedule thing !!! :-) Dave Hauch www.rc-builds.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 4:19

[RCSE] 2m Duck

All this talk about the 2m Duck, where can I get specs on one? Is it worth trading in my 2m Organic for a 2m Duck? Kurt __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com RCSE-List facilities