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#91
Building / Construction / Re: Trainer 40
Last post by GuyOReilly - April 28, 2024, 06:36:20 PM
Dry fitting the ribs.
The quality of this kit is impressive.
The spars and leading and the trailing edges are notched for a tight fit.
Only complaint so far is the inconsistent balsa density ranging from ultra light and flimsy (the trailing edge spar) to super hard and heavy (one sire of the elevator).
Enjoying the build process.
#92
Trading Post / Re: Lot 6- Turnigy G 46 420 kv...
Last post by Frank v B - April 28, 2024, 04:06:31 PM
$40
#93
Trading Post / Re: Lot 3 **** Blue Warwing, G...
Last post by Frank v B - April 28, 2024, 04:05:56 PM
$30
#94
Trading Post / Re: For Sale- Lot 1*** Dynam ...
Last post by Frank v B - April 28, 2024, 04:04:59 PM
$80
#95
Trading Post / SOLD Lot 11- 16 big props APC...
Last post by Frank v B - April 28, 2024, 02:14:58 PM
A collection of large props.  16 in total, new in package, never used.  One is an APC branded (15"x8") the rest are knock-offs.

13" diameter
- three at 6.5" pitch

14" diameter
- six at 7" pitch.

15" diameter
- five at 8" pitch

17" diameter
- two at 8" pitch

Starting bid is $10 (mine).  Minimum increase $1.00.  Winner is highest bid before 8 pm Wednesday, May 1

Thanks for looking and even more if you bid on it.

Frank

#96
General Discussion / Re: Milton Oakville Swap meet ...
Last post by Frank v B - April 28, 2024, 11:18:06 AM
OBSERVATIONS: Interesting. 
- half the size of last year...if that is possible.
- most stuff for sale was the nice attitude:  "If it sits in my basement it is worth nothing.  If I sell it for $5.00 I have money for 3 coffees next week".
- half the tables were priced "anything more than zero gets it out of my house".  Normally only 1/4 of the tables have this attitude.
- Old but flyable IC motors were not selling at $5.00! (OS FP40 with muffler).  Most of us started with that $100 motor on our first trainers 30 plus years ago.

Went and left happy with $300 retail new stuff for $25.00
- 4 new Graupner nylon power props (10" diameter)- $2.00 total!
- 4 sealed rolls of covering- $10...total!
- brand new Castle Creations 45 amp ESC, never used but no package- $5.00  (retail; $85 plus tax)
- Phasor inrunner BL motor in good shape 350 watts- $5.00- retail was over $80 when it came out.

Frank
#97
Trading Post / Downsizing my Airforce
Last post by Canuke - April 28, 2024, 10:31:05 AM
Turbotimber plus warwing.
Plus 13 roaringtop 35c lipo's and 5 Admiral 2200-2500 4 cells. I'd like to sell as a package. Batteries are in good shape.The batteries are at my condo in Richmond Hill. The planes are in a storage locker but I will bring them to my condo for viewing.Best offer.
#98
Building / Construction / Re: Trainer 40
Last post by GuyOReilly - April 28, 2024, 10:10:27 AM
Section A, steps 1 through 9 completed, the tail section is ready for covering.
The wing construction starts soon, but first I need to enlarge the holes in the ribs to fit servo leads and extensions.
@Michael I agree that a 25 or 30 size motor might be adequate on 3 cells.
#99
General Discussion / Re: Milton Oakville Swap meet ...
Last post by Gregor77 - April 28, 2024, 09:17:12 AM
Good luck at the swap!
#100
General Discussion / Re: Field improvements and som...
Last post by Gregor77 - April 28, 2024, 09:16:31 AM
Great pictures.