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Forum: Kit Building
03-08-2021, 09:03 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By V35BFLYER

Bonanza panel

Why two attitude indicators on your panel? Here's a couple pics of a full-size F33A...
Forum: Kit Building
02-14-2021, 12:41 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By V35BFLYER

If you could get your hands on one of...

If you could get your hands on one of these.....3-blade 16-8 Graupner, how cool would that be?
What 2-blade you plan on using? Xoar, APC, Falcon? Just curious.......
Forum: Kit Building
02-13-2021, 09:34 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By V35BFLYER

Props...

Vince,
Long time gasser guy here. You SURE you want to fly that with an MA 3-blade? You sure? Before you fly do this.....check the static thrust, on the ground,
with your 3-blade. Also, buy an MA...
Forum: Kit Building
02-03-2021, 06:55 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By V35BFLYER

Really, really great job on everything! And I...

Really, really great job on everything! And I can second the 3M tape. I use the 1/8" blue vinyl tape from 3M as well, love it! See the pic. Also,
here's another "masking" tape (Tamiya) for you to...
Forum: Kit Building
01-17-2021, 08:25 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By V35BFLYER

Large baggage door

Vince,

Not a critique. Just curious as to why you did not make the large baggage door (on the model) the way it is on the full-scale
F33A you're modeling this one after? I see what you did, but...
Forum: Kit Building
01-02-2021, 09:07 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By V35BFLYER

Moondust paint

Take a look at any of the full-sized F33A pics Vince has posted, like Post #1488. I believe Vince was given strict instructions
to re-create Moondust. And I'm sure he did. Most likely, the sodium...
Forum: Kit Building
01-02-2021, 08:36 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By V35BFLYER

Paint color - Moondust

The paint color "Moondust" is a very, very, light beige. My V35B's basecoat was painted this color. The pics Vince has posted make his
model look darker than it actually is. Moondust seen close-up...
Forum: Kit Building
05-28-2020, 01:59 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By V35BFLYER

I do this on all my gassers. Also, I use an...

I do this on all my gassers. Also, I use an inline filter on the gallon I carry to fuel my gassers. All the "clunks"
in the fuel tanks are these filters as well. Never have had a problem in almost a...
Forum: Kit Building
05-14-2020, 03:49 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By V35BFLYER

I've got no axe to grind here nor am I "jumping"...

I've got no axe to grind here nor am I "jumping" down any preceding poster's throats except for, in my opinion,
a most ignorant comment from Mike in OKC. Are ANY of you aware of the fact that Al...
Forum: Kit Building
05-04-2020, 12:13 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By V35BFLYER

Talking Vince, will you be adding heat to your pitot tube...

Vince, will you be adding heat to your pitot tube in case the Bonanza runs into icing conditions? :D
Just fyi....I used chrome paint. Almost looks like chrome plating...
Forum: Kit Building
04-29-2020, 09:42 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By V35BFLYER

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

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Forum: Kit Building
04-17-2020, 03:38 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By V35BFLYER

Steve, It's not a hobby....it's a disease. ...

Steve,
It's not a hobby....it's a disease.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/800x706/img_5435_a69749181de235ad7149cc521a31d5271aad4c5a.jpg...
Forum: Kit Building
04-17-2020, 01:25 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By V35BFLYER

How come? Just curious as to why you made the...

How come? Just curious as to why you made the decision not to...
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1200x731/img_1031_184b404f31d120b4f51155f9d43ab6171ae2d1bd.jpg...
Forum: Kit Building
04-11-2020, 09:37 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By V35BFLYER

I second that. Proflex is great! Switched over to...

I second that. Proflex is great! Switched over to it on two of my gassers. But.....buy it from Tower. $1.99 shipping. Just fyi.
Forum: Kit Building
04-06-2020, 04:02 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By V35BFLYER

LMAO! On my 'puter screen, yours look like socket...

LMAO! On my 'puter screen, yours look like socket head cap screws...LOL. And our little screw baggies
are identical. Got mine from Micro Fasteners too! Except mine says $3.20/100 (bought in 2008)....
Forum: Kit Building
04-06-2020, 11:13 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By V35BFLYER

Vince, Haven't checked your Beech build in over...

Vince,
Haven't checked your Beech build in over a week. See the pics attached. These might be a bit more "realistic" for your Bonanza's wingtips and inspection plates, if it isn't too late and yours...
Forum: Kit Building
03-22-2020, 10:59 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By V35BFLYER

Steve, The pics I've posted are from years ago...

Steve,
The pics I've posted are from years ago when I built my T34C. Yes, there are tie down rings, a pitot tube, and
angle of attack mast. Should you be interested, let me know and I will direct...
Forum: Kit Building
03-21-2020, 09:11 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By V35BFLYER

Vince, I also used the Chartpak tape on my T34C...

Vince,
I also used the Chartpak tape on my T34C primarily around the faux styrene "inspection/cover plates" on the wing and airframe. Gave a bit more depth
using two layers (TEDIOUS and...
Forum: Kit Building
03-21-2020, 08:48 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By V35BFLYER

Vince, Liquid mask is the BOMB! Yes, peels off...

Vince,
Liquid mask is the BOMB! Yes, peels off clean and saves on masking tape but I still outlined with the tapes you see in the pictures. The Tamiya is THEE best product I have EVER used for...
Forum: Kit Building
03-19-2020, 08:15 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By V35BFLYER

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/660x505/img_2807_9969696c6a7cfdf366285ec4b9c2381d178c12b8.jpg
Vince,
When building any project with a windscreen, canopies, side windows,...
Forum: Kit Building
03-18-2020, 11:46 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By V35BFLYER

Yes, that's why I used 1/5th scale rivet tape...

Yes, that's why I used 1/5th scale rivet tape over the pencil lines. Then using the pencil, mark
each hole right on the line. It is a bit more work, but then you have the correct amount of rivets...
Forum: Kit Building
03-18-2020, 11:20 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By V35BFLYER

Vince, Do you use rivet tape? I forgot to...

Vince,
Do you use rivet tape? I forgot to mention that that is what helped me with evenly spaced "rivets" on my T34C build. But it was much easier not dropping the Canopy glue on each hole in the...
Forum: Kit Building
03-18-2020, 11:15 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By V35BFLYER

Rivets - I get the attaching part but, have you...

Rivets - I get the attaching part but, have you had any problems in the past with paint not adhering to them? In other words,
my thinking is unless each rivet "head" is sanded lightly (of course not...
Forum: Kit Building
03-17-2020, 08:06 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By V35BFLYER

Vince, I did all 74,689 rivets one drop at a...

Vince,
I did all 74,689 rivets one drop at a time (really have no idea how many there were) using Canopy glue with great results. But....first the lines
have to be drawn and then comes the rivet...
Forum: Kit Building
03-17-2020, 12:23 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,888
Posted By V35BFLYER

Vince, Nav/strobe fabrication and...

Vince,
Nav/strobe fabrication and install.....A+. Well-done sir!
Rivets.....I thought I'd seen every possible way to do them, but this I gotta see! Do you apply them individually? If so, you need...
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