Winter projects

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And it smells so nice also.
randy
> I keep a tube of Ambroid around at all times. I even built a few Old Timers
> (U/C) with it. I love to chew it off the finger tips while I'm watching the
> late night news. Brings back the "good ol' days".
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: discussion-request at nsrca.org
> [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On Behalf Of David Harmon
> Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2003 12:02 PM
> To: discussion at nsrca.org
> Subject: RE: Winter projects
> 
> 
> Jeeeze....I feel better now!
> I thought I was the only one who did that!
> Gotta slather on some Ambroid for effect while building don't'cha know!
> 
> Regards
> 
> Dave Harmon
> NSRCA 586
> K6XYZ at comcast.net
> Torrance, Ca.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: discussion-request at nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]
> On Behalf Of jim ivey
> Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2003 7:46 AM
> To: discussion at nsrca.org
> Subject: RE: Winter projects
> 
> Chris
> Ambroid and Aero Gloss still smells the same at over 60, also.
> I have a bottle left that I still open up at times to get a whiff.

> I always felt good in my workshop many years ago. Must have been the
> ambroid
> and Aero Gloss.
> Think I will go play with my toy planes some more.
> Jim Ivey
> 
> 
> 
> jivey61 at msn.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> >From: "White, Chris" <chris at ssd.fsi.com>
> >Reply-To: discussion at nsrca.org
> >To: discussion at nsrca.org
> >Subject: RE: Winter projects
> >Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 09:12:54 -0600
> >
> >Instant gratification is nice, helps the hobby, promotes exposure.  The
> 
> >kids
> >are good on the computer and typically most that I have experienced do
> well
> >on the sticks and progress quickly with whatever trainer we are flying
> >(Alpha, Kadet, etc) .   Its a different world....airplanes, models and
> >flying have always been an addiction to me....I wouldn't give up my 30
> >second successes at age 12 with my scratch built Javalaero (Ted
> Strader),
> >Cox .020, Ace pulse commander (rudder only) experience.  Not to mention
> the
> >tens of hundreds of Sleek Streaks, Comet kits, and control line before
> the
> >R/C stuff....
> >

> >This is a great hobby, I'm grateful for every facet of experience I've
> had
> >in it!  (Even the heliboy I bought used in 1978 for 50bucks with no
> help
> >and
> >no instructions, but a desire to try helicopters.  A worn out HP40,
> and
> >the
> >elation felt with a successful  3-4 second hover.....from my hula hoop
> >landing gear... no gyros, no mixing [Kraft KP5C])
> >
> >I still love the smell of Ambroid, Sigment, and Aero Gloss, and most of
> 
> >all,
> >burning castor oil.
> >Gosh, am I getting old at 44......:)
> >
> >Chris White
> >Owasso OK
> >AMA 20412
> >NSRCA 3601
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: discussion-request at nsrca.org
> [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On
> >Behalf Of Henderson,Eric
> >Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2003 8:46 AM
> >To: discussion at nsrca.org
> >Subject: RE: Winter projects
> >
> >
> >Kids today really do not need an ultra stable plane. They  usually
> >video-joy-stick-literate. They do, however, need pretty instant
> >gratification. I have experience with half a dozen Hanger-9 Alpha

> trainers
> >that come just about ready to go. They work well and you can get the
> parts
> >that will be needed. The engine needle is goof-proof and is ready to
> go.
> >
> >All trainers are, IMHO, harder to land than a sport plane. they float
> and
> >bounce and frequently embarrass so called pattern pilot. I would not,
> >however sacrifice the wing characteristics of a trainer. If the kid
> gets
> >good, get him a more versatile plane.
> >
> >E.
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: discussion-request at nsrca.org
> [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On
> >Behalf Of Tony Stillman
> >Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2003 9:24 AM
> >To: discussion at nsrca.org
> >Subject: Re: Winter projects
> >
> >
> >Nat:
> >
> >The new Nexstar ARF trainer package is very nice!  It is complete with
> the
> >Futaba FM 4-channel radio already installed, the OS 46FX, AFS
> (Automatics
> >Flight Stabilization electronics), and a special version of the
> RealFlight
> >Simulator.  This package goes for about $389.00.
> >
> >Tony Stillman
> >Radio South

> >3702 N. Pace Blvd.
> >Pensacola, FL 32505
> >1-800-962-7802
> >www.radiosouthrc.com <http://www.radiosouthrc.com>
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: Nat  <mailto:natpenton at centurytel.net> Penton
> >To: discussion at nsrca.org <mailto:discussion at nsrca.org>
> >Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2003 10:52 PM
> >Subject: Re: Winter projects
> >
> >It is getting late in the game, but regardless, I need to buy a present
> for
> >a 7 year old. Who makes the best quality ARF trainer ?
> >natpenton at centurytel.net <mailto:natpenton at centurytel.net>
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: Henderson,Eric <mailto:Eric.Henderson at gartner.com>
> >To: discussion at nsrca.org <mailto:discussion at nsrca.org>
> >Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2003 9:11 PM
> >Subject: Winter projects
> >
> >  It looks like XMAS is coming early to my workshop.
> >
> >I have been told that a FOCUS-2 is on its way, no sleigh needed!
> >
> >I can't remember if I mentioned it but at the BARKs end of season
> contest

> >they had a drawing, courtesy of Piedmont models, of a FOCUS-2. All the
> >entrants have their name put into a hat and of all the people to win a
> >FOCUS-2, luckily, it was me! Now I get one that will arrive about XMAS
> >time.
> >(Look for a review ASAP and flying as soon as there is daylight above
> 45F
> >in
> >South Jersey.)
> >
> >For those of you waiting to order one I would suggest that you move
> quickly
> >as I hear that quite a few have already been earmarked for shipping to
> >those
> >who pre-ordered. The Piedmont guys have flown the prototypes and are
> openly
> >excited about the flight performance and power to weight ratio.
> >
> >What I like about the 2 is that they went to a top loader with and
> >optionally removable pipe tunnel. I have relatively big hands and a top
> >loader allows me to keep the skin on the back of my hands.
> >
> >Just as much fun was the delivery today of a Desert Aircraft DA50 for
> my
> >Double Vision ARF. I was very impressed with the quality of
> workmanship. I

> >was surprised to feel how light a 50cc motor was in my hands. It has a
> rear
> >carb and in this case a nice big Slimline smoke muffler.
> >
> >No I won't be putting the DA 50 into the FOCUS-2, but it won't be long
> >before we see viable gas engines on the front of our 2M models A 50cc
> motor
> >that weighs 48 oz starts to get very close to our needs. A 23 x 12 prop
> 
> >also
> >gets very interesting  - just fantasizing - it's healthy you know!
> >
> >
> >What are you all expecting or already have in your possession to cure
> your
> >winter blues.
> >
> >Regards
> >
> >Eric.
> >
> 
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