Author Topic: My LA HEAT (Read 33571 times)

Leester · « **Reply #150 on:** April 15, 2007, 09:24:43 AM »

Frank: Take a deep breath, take the dog out and run around the block. It won't fix the BOO BOO but now you'll be more worried about breathing again. Or you could do this

minnesotamodeler · « **Reply #151 on:** April 15, 2007, 12:17:43 PM »

Oooooopppppsssss...Don't give up now, Frank...

Bill Little · « **Reply #152 on:** April 15, 2007, 12:28:28 PM »

Quote from: frank carlisle on April 15, 2007, 09:09:33 AM

I mean.................just look at that!!! Can it get any worse?

If it had happened to the other side the same way, it would be fine! It would look like it belonged there, or something...............

frank carlisle · « **Reply #153 on:** April 15, 2007, 03:36:42 PM »

I finally got a break which wasn't my neck...................I was crying on John Paris's shoulder over the phone.
He said use some 91% Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol.
Idid. It worked.
I rubbed a little too hard in one spot and took a little white off but that's an easy touch up. In close to the lettering I rubbed it with a pencil eraser after I swiped some rubbing alcohol on the spot. It worked just fine.
I tried 50% but it wasn't strong enough. You need 91%. So give it a try next time you get overspray.

Leester · « **Reply #154 on:** April 15, 2007, 04:15:40 PM »

Fantastic Frank, Glad to hear it.

frank carlisle · « **Reply #155 on:** April 15, 2007, 04:16:22 PM »

BEFORE AND AFTER......................what a relief to have an easy fix!!

frank carlisle · « **Reply #156 on:** April 15, 2007, 06:15:05 PM »

I gave myself a treat and added the red stripe to the stars and bars insignia.

I met Big Art at the Toledo Show..........he gave me the two Brodak .40s he reworked for the LA Heat.

So I'm going to be finished pretty soon. I figure I can shoot clear next week sometime.

Mike Spiess · « **Reply #157 on:** April 16, 2007, 10:11:40 AM »

Put one just like it on the other side it'll look like one of them modern gaphics.

frank carlisle · « **Reply #158 on:** April 16, 2007, 11:40:11 AM »

Good idea Mike, but I fixed it. There are before and aafter pix posted a couple replys back. It turned out to be easy to fix.

Mike Spiess · « **Reply #159 on:** April 16, 2007, 02:18:29 PM »

I must have missed a whole page on this thread. I'd call it old age but I'm just a pup compaired to most of you guys.

frank carlisle · « **Reply #160 on:** April 16, 2007, 05:54:18 PM »

I'm closer to being done but there are still miles to go.
A little more painting. Polish canopy. Clear coats. Assembly of parts. Cut spinners to match props. Solder fuel tanks. Run in engines. Paint and balance props. Sheesh!! Still lots of work before I get to fly it.

I put the wheels on it and screwed the engines in. I just weighed it-----62 oz. sans fuel tanks.

minnesotamodeler · « **Reply #161 on:** April 16, 2007, 06:27:44 PM »

Too cool for words.

--Ray

frank carlisle · « **Reply #162 on:** April 16, 2007, 06:43:44 PM »

Difficult too Ray...........I'm so tired. And the work goes on.

2 1/2 inch nose wheel--2 3/4 inch main gear. It'll take off and land anywhere.

frank carlisle · « **Reply #163 on:** April 16, 2007, 06:47:08 PM »

Quote from: minnesotamodeler on April 16, 2007, 06:27:44 PM

Too cool for words.

--Ray

15 foot lines, Ray?

Randy Powell · « **Reply #164 on:** April 16, 2007, 06:53:56 PM »

Frank,

shame we can't pass a rule to extend the line length 5 or so feet. You could use it. But then, we've have to expand all the circles. Have a hard enough time finding places to fly as it is.

frank carlisle · « **Reply #165 on:** April 16, 2007, 07:07:37 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on April 16, 2007, 06:53:56 PM

Frank,

shame we can't pass a rule to extend the line length 5 or so feet. You could use it. But then, we've have to expand all the circles. Have a hard enough time finding places to fly as it is.

70 feet will do Randy........but how about that weight? I've seen single engine 46s weigh more. Man I hope I didn't forget to put something in there.

minnesotamodeler · « **Reply #166 on:** April 17, 2007, 08:12:55 AM »

Quote from: frank carlisle on April 16, 2007, 06:47:08 PM

15 foot lines, Ray?

Sure, why not; go for it, Frank...bring it over to my back yard, we'll buzz those tree branches back.

frank carlisle · « **Reply #167 on:** April 17, 2007, 12:38:54 PM »

oh boy......................

frank carlisle · « **Reply #168 on:** April 20, 2007, 11:21:04 AM »

It's almost ready for clear.
I heard that sales for the LA Heat kit have picked up since I started posting about the one I'm building. Who'da thought. Whoever is buying them will have quite a build on their hands. The plane is large.

I took it outside it still won't fit in my truck. Ain't that a shame...........

Bill Little · « **Reply #169 on:** April 20, 2007, 11:53:43 AM »

Hi Frank,

You're a better man than me!!!!!!!!!!

frank carlisle · « **Reply #170 on:** April 20, 2007, 02:06:24 PM »

Quote from: Bill Little on April 20, 2007, 11:53:43 AM

Hi Frank,

You're a better man than me!!!!!!!!!!

Anyone could do the same thing Bill.

Bill Little · « **Reply #171 on:** April 20, 2007, 02:15:25 PM »

Quote from: frank carlisle on April 20, 2007, 02:06:24 PM

Anyone could do the same thing Bill.

No way I could put that effort into a C/L plane right now................. many can, and I *could*, but I won't! I can't finish up a 1/2A Snapper..............

I salute you!

frank carlisle · « **Reply #172 on:** April 20, 2007, 03:15:39 PM »

Quote from: Bill Little on April 20, 2007, 02:15:25 PM

No way I could put that effort into a C/L plane right now................. many can, and I *could*, but I won't! I can't finish up a 1/2A Snapper..............

I salute you!

Could is the key word Bill. You could, I could, anybody could.
You hit it on the nail with effort and time. Put those two things in it and it's a can do.
So far I've gotten a new stunter out every spring for the last four years. I just steal an hour here and an afternoon there.
Tomorrow me, Curt and John are getting together for our first stunt session of the season.
Shoot, you know what? I shouldn't be spending so much time at this myself.

Bill Little · « **Reply #173 on:** April 20, 2007, 03:28:53 PM »

Tell Curt and John, HI! (as long as it's Nixon and Paris, I know those two scoundrels!

)

frank carlisle · « **Reply #174 on:** April 20, 2007, 04:04:23 PM »

I'll tell 'em hi for you.

Bill Little · « **Reply #175 on:** April 20, 2007, 04:12:00 PM »

Quote from: frank carlisle on April 20, 2007, 04:04:23 PM

I'll tell 'em hi for you.

While you're at it......... tell 'em that if they're MAN enogh, they can come on down to Huntersville in June for a butt whoopin'!

frank carlisle · « **Reply #176 on:** April 20, 2007, 04:56:28 PM »

I'll tell 'em...........Huntersville , what? (state) North dam Carolina?
Ken hukin Tucky?

Bill Little · « **Reply #177 on:** April 20, 2007, 05:51:28 PM »

Quote from: frank carlisle on April 20, 2007, 04:56:28 PM

I'll tell 'em...........Huntersville , what? (state) North dam Carolina?
Ken hukin Tucky?

North By God Carolina!! The first weekend in June...............CaptCurt knows the place well...... He lived within a couple miles of me and I didn't even know it!

BTW: tell ol' CaptCurt that I haven't forgotten about the BOBFGC match he challenged me to!

captcurt · « **Reply #178 on:** April 20, 2007, 06:35:07 PM »

Actually MY first stunt session of the season was this morning---Man it was awesome, too bad my flying didn't match the weather!!

I haven't forgotten Bill... Probably wont make June, but am planning on October--I figure you'll need the practice....

Now if its gonna be a team thing, look out.. the Michigan guys have whooped some serious butt in other folks' pumpkin patches for a couple a years now..

See ya soon Big Guy!

Stay healthy--I don't wanna hear no stinkiing excuses!

Curt

Bill Little · « **Reply #179 on:** April 20, 2007, 07:06:59 PM »

Quote from: captcurt on April 20, 2007, 06:35:07 PM

Actually MY first stunt session of the season was this morning---Man it was awesome, too bad my flying didn't match the weather!!

I haven't forgotten Bill... Probably wont make June, but am planning on October--I figure you'll need the practice....

Now if its gonna be a team thing, look out.. the Michigan guys have whooped some serious butt in other folks' pumpkin patches for a couple a years now..

See ya soon Big Guy!

Stay healthy--I don't wanna hear no stinkiing excuses!

Curt

Glad to hear from you! I thought you might be off in hidin' somewheres....

Any "limits" on the ships to be used in the "Challenge Match"?? I figured they should at least be some sort of "profile". Engines??

Take REAL GOOD CARE of yourself.

Looking forward to seeing you soon. I am 99.9% positive I will be in Muncie in July. Something going on there ....hmmmm... the NATS??

October it is.

John Paris · « **Reply #180 on:** April 20, 2007, 08:26:30 PM »

Bill,
The Michigan guys are in tune and look to dominate and have the most fun of any group at any contest. The BOBFGC match sounds good, but we had better get a Texas size center circle or we will have to be hugging while duking it out.
John

Roger Vizioli · « **Reply #181 on:** April 20, 2007, 09:24:22 PM »

Quote from: frank carlisle on April 20, 2007, 11:21:04 AM

It's almost ready for clear.
I heard that sales for the LA Heat kit have picked up since I started posting about the one I'm building. Who'da thought. Whoever is buying them will have quite a build on their hands. The plane is large.

I took it outside it still won't fit in my truck. Ain't that a shame...........

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Maybe (?) washing it in hot water will shrink it?
Worked on my wool sweater years ago! Also got me fired from "washing duties!"

Roger

frank carlisle · « **Reply #182 on:** April 20, 2007, 11:59:05 PM »

Hey Bill...............

Paris and Nixon delivered. Now you can tell them everything you want without counting on me to remember!

Bill Little · « **Reply #183 on:** April 21, 2007, 11:14:15 AM »

Quote from: frank carlisle on April 20, 2007, 11:59:05 PM

Hey Bill...............

Paris and Nixon delivered. Now you can tell them everything you want without counting on me to remember!

Just had to flush 'em out!

Thanks, Buddy!

captcurt · « **Reply #184 on:** April 21, 2007, 04:36:34 PM »

I was busy making some room on the mantle....

Curt

frank carlisle · « **Reply #185 on:** April 21, 2007, 06:41:02 PM »

Well Bill, We got in the first session of the year. For me it was a 150 mile round trip 12 hour day with way too much sun. Curt and John are non-stop flyers. I mentioned I was ready to quit and that I was hungry and tired John made a wise remark so I flew till the prop came off my plane.

Bill Little · « **Reply #186 on:** April 21, 2007, 08:36:04 PM »

Quote from: captcurt on April 21, 2007, 04:36:34 PM

I was busy making some room on the mantle....

Curt

Well there, good Buddy......... you lived here so I'm sure you haven't forgotten one of our wise ol' sayin's........"don't you'uns go countin' them thar chickens afor they hatch!"

C'ya soon!

(I'll be in the weight room rehabbing my leg.........)

captcurt · « **Reply #187 on:** April 22, 2007, 05:30:34 AM »

Ya know, it was always hard countin them shickens on the old homestead in S pines cause the C-130 and Huey's flying over to the drop zones were back-washin the pine tops!!

It'd make the dogs go bonkers.

Curt

frank carlisle · « **Reply #188 on:** May 02, 2007, 05:54:04 PM »

I'm spraying the first coat of clear tomorrow.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #189 on:** May 02, 2007, 06:18:08 PM »

Farnk,

Is it done yet?

Just about ready to frame the wing on my new plane.

frank carlisle · « **Reply #190 on:** May 02, 2007, 07:21:09 PM »

Hi Randy,
Almost done..............I've decided that it's good enough. I'm cleaning the spray gun tomorrow and filling the compressor and mixing clear.
I have two more stencils to get ( my license # and the name) I guess I'll put them between clear coats. I'm going to try airbrushing the letters and numbers in a graduating pattern from yellow on top to red at the bottom. I'll post pics.
This weekend I'll run about 20 oz of fuel through each engine on a test stand.
With luck it'll be ready to fly by the end of next week.

Then I'll start a new plane. That sounds familiar doesn't it?

Randy Powell · « **Reply #191 on:** May 03, 2007, 09:42:51 AM »

Frank,

Outstanding!. I look forward to seeing it.

frank carlisle · « **Reply #192 on:** May 03, 2007, 06:34:50 PM »

O.K.----- I'm an idiot!! I couldn't leave well enough alone. SEE PICTURE.......I'm going to do my license # next.

Man this is some hard stuff to do........no wonder profile and ARF models are so popular!!

minnesotamodeler · « **Reply #193 on:** May 03, 2007, 07:11:13 PM »

Hey Frank, I think you may have misplaced a flap there...

frank carlisle · « **Reply #194 on:** May 03, 2007, 07:23:08 PM »

Quote from: minnesotamodeler on May 03, 2007, 07:11:13 PM

Hey Frank, I think you may have misplaced a flap there...

Hmmmmmmmmm........

Leester · « **Reply #195 on:** May 05, 2007, 09:39:13 PM »

Ya done really good Frank !!! The job with your last name is fantastic.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #196 on:** May 05, 2007, 11:38:28 PM »

Lookin real sharp Frank,, I like it tons,, cant wait for the flight reports!!!

frank carlisle · « **Reply #197 on:** May 06, 2007, 03:09:31 AM »

thanks guys---I ran the engines together on the bench yesterday ..WAY COOL!!

frank carlisle · « **Reply #198 on:** May 06, 2007, 06:10:59 PM »

I got a coat of clear on it today. Added retarder and right now it's kind of rubbery, I guess I put in a little too much.
The clear is showing lots of places I could have done better with the finish. I hope sanding and rubbing it out will make a lot of it go away.

I ran the engines again today. One of them won't hold a needle setting. I swapped for another NIB .40 and after a few runs it seems to be o.k. I've gone through a half gallon of fuel so far and I have one engine that's running great and two that are iffy. I only have 9 or 10 gals of fuel left. At 8 oz. a flight that ain't much.

minnesotamodeler · « **Reply #199 on:** May 07, 2007, 08:02:47 AM »

I especially like the personal "Carlisle" touch on the fin. Hope Coke doesn't sue for copyright infringement...

--Ray