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Mike Griffin

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I think I will cut myself some kits
« on: May 01, 2015, 02:26:07 PM »
Once I finish the Mobest build and get those kits in the mail, I am going to cut myself a Squaw, a Papoose, a Brave and a Chief.  I am just a nostalgic kind of guy.  And since I have lost 75 lbs since the surgery, once they are finished, I am gonna go fly those babies.

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Re: I think I will cut myself some kits
« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2015, 02:31:16 PM »
I'm looking for the giant "thumbs up" emoticon to give you but can't find it. 

Sounds like you have a lot of things going good right now.  Hope it continues.

Phil
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Re: I think I will cut myself some kits
« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2015, 03:12:34 PM »
Thank you Phil, I appreciate it.  Losing thus weight gave me my life back and my wife's life back.  Finally again, we are able to go places together and enjoy life.  

Mike
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Re: I think I will cut myself some kits
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2015, 03:16:50 PM »
Hi Mike,

Are you going to honor your deal that you made with me at 1/2 price on another kit to make up for that CRAPPY wood in the two kits that I bought from you? (The Zephyr and Playmate.)  ::)

And if you do, I sure don't want ANY heavy wood..........just saying. n1

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Re: I think I will cut myself some kits
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2015, 03:53:32 PM »
Some posts are better if sent in a private message...
I'd rather not read other people's personal business.
I'm just saying.
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Re: I think I will cut myself some kits
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2015, 04:32:28 PM »
That negative person would not be happy if you hung him with a new rope. 
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Re: I think I will cut myself some kits
« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2015, 04:39:59 PM »
Quote from: Gerald Arana on May 01, 2015, 03:16:50 PM
Hi Mike,

Are you going to honor your deal that you made with me at 1/2 price on another kit to make up for that CRAPPY wood in the two kits that I bought from you? (The Zephyr and Playmate.)  ::)

And if you do, I sure don't want ANY heavy wood..........just saying. n1

Jerry

Gerald,

I am trying to come to grips with exactly how to respond to that kind of post.  Is this some kind of attempt to publicly embarrass me?  Let me respond in this manner,

First of all,  the Zephyr and the Playmate were kitted several years ago and you bring this up now in a totally unrelated post WHY?.  The CRAPPY wood as you called it, was contest balsa furnished by my laser cutter, Eric Rule and you were the ONLY person who has ever complained about the quality of the contest balsa in ANY kit I have ever
 produced and Eric at RSM has furnished every piece of laser cut balsa I have ever used.

This is the kind of stuff that makes me question why I even try to contribute to an already struggling modeling cottage industry.  

Mike
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Re: I think I will cut myself some kits
« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2015, 05:16:41 PM »
Mike, I'm excited to see you planning on these builds. A friend and club member here in las Vegas frequently flys a papoose with an OS15 LA. It's his little ol' faithful. It flys great and looks so cool.
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Re: I think I will cut myself some kits
« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2015, 05:20:43 PM »
Mike,
Some folks were born to be ignored.  Mr Arana is one of them!

Very happy to hear about your weight loss.  

I have one of your Playmate kits and the wood is 1st class!

Randy Cuberly
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Re: I think I will cut myself some kits
« Reply #9 on: May 01, 2015, 06:44:20 PM »
When you get good and bored, please contact me with a price and recommendation of a kit for me. I'm a new or retread C/L flyer and am collecting kits/plans for building right now.
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Re: I think I will cut myself some kits
« Reply #10 on: May 01, 2015, 06:56:00 PM »
Thank you Dane and Randy.  I feel better now than I have in years.  The support and encouragement you all have given me, lifts my spirits very much.

Chris, I would be more than happy to help you with that.  Do you have an idea of what you would like such as a profile or full fuselage and what size engine you want to use?

Mike
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« Reply #11 on: May 01, 2015, 07:23:11 PM »
Quote from: Mike Griffin on May 01, 2015, 04:39:59 PM
Gerald,

I am trying to come to grips with exactly how to respond to that kind of post.  Is this some kind of attempt to publicly embarrass me?  Let me respond in this manner,

First of all,  the Zephyr and the Playmate were kitted several years ago and you bring this up now in a totally unrelated post WHY?.  The CRAPPY wood as you called it, was contest balsa furnished by my laser cutter, Eric Rule and you were the ONLY person who has ever complained about the quality of the contest balsa in ANY kit I have ever
 produced and Eric at RSM has furnished every piece of laser cut balsa I have ever used.

This is the kind of stuff that makes me question why I even try to contribute to an already struggling modeling cottage industry.  

Mike

Sorry Mike. I didn't mean to publicly embarrass you.  ~^

I'll send you a PM.

Jerry.........
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« Reply #12 on: May 01, 2015, 07:31:47 PM »
Quote from: Randy Cuberly on May 01, 2015, 05:20:43 PM
Mike,
Some folks were born to be ignored.  Mr Arana is one of them!

Very happy to hear about your weight loss.  

I have one of your Playmate kits and the wood is 1st class!

Randy Cuberly
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"Mr. Arana" Gee Randy, Thanks for the respect. LL~ LL~ LL~ LL~ LL~

As for your "Playmate" having 1ST class wood, I'll send you mine and you send my yours and well both be happy! H^^

Chris Behm, Yeah, you are right. Sorry.......

John Gunn, What!?  "New Rope"  %^@ You gotta be schitting me. Nobody used a new rope these days............. VD~

Nice typing to you fella's.............................................NOT! LL~ LL~ LL~

Jerry
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Re: I think I will cut myself some kits
« Reply #13 on: May 01, 2015, 09:16:36 PM »
Mike-
I'm open to whatever. As long as it will be a good flyer, I'll build just about anything!
While I have one glow plane and one e powered arf on the bench, and prefer e power, I'm open minded, and my flying buddies love glow.
I'll probably just buy a dedicated motor or IC engine on your recommendation.

Jerry, no worries, we all get a little would up sometimes.

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Re: I think I will cut myself some kits
« Reply #14 on: May 01, 2015, 09:33:31 PM »
OK Chris, I will send you a personal message with a recommendation tomorrow.  I want to review a couple of things.

Mike
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Re: I think I will cut myself some kits
« Reply #15 on: May 02, 2015, 06:36:33 AM »
Hi Mike,

I am very happy to hear that your surgery has been a success!  I know you are feeling great.  I bet the back and knees are feeling better. y1

Excellent choices for new planes.  The old Veco subjects always seem to fly well and look good too!  I need another Papoose myself, the one I had 40 years ago brings back great memories. ;D

Keep your head up and keep losing that weight!

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Re: I think I will cut myself some kits
« Reply #16 on: May 02, 2015, 10:23:34 AM »
I too am happy your surgery has went well and you are losing weight.  #^  Now if I didn't have so many kits on the shelf and floor, I would order some more of your great kits. H^^
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Re: I think I will cut myself some kits
« Reply #17 on: May 04, 2015, 07:15:30 AM »
Mike, I've heard good things about your kits.  Keep up the good work, and ignore the trolls.
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Re: I think I will cut myself some kits
« Reply #18 on: May 04, 2015, 07:48:07 AM »
Mike,

I've seen many photos of your work at different stages, you do a great job! Excellent in fact.

Eventually you'll come up with something I'm interested in and I'll make a purchase.

If you ever want to kit David G. McClellan's Focke Wolf Fw 190-9,

I'll be glad to help with some of the vector art needed for laser cutting.

There's already a bit of interest in that model.

Hey! You look great, and keep up the good work!  H^^
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Re: I think I will cut myself some kits
« Reply #19 on: May 04, 2015, 10:05:53 AM »
Quote from: Gerald Arana on May 01, 2015, 03:16:50 PM
Hi Mike,

Are you going to honor your deal that you made with me at 1/2 price on another kit to make up for that CRAPPY wood in the two kits that I bought from you? (The Zephyr and Playmate.)  ::)

And if you do, I sure don't want ANY heavy wood..........just saying. n1

Jerry

This kind of post doesn't deserve to be here. You must be the only one who got crappy wood if you really actually did? Sounds more like wanting something more for nothing. If the wood is so bad why didn't you just simply send the kit back?
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« Reply #20 on: May 04, 2015, 12:30:47 PM »
Quote from: Bill Morell on May 04, 2015, 10:05:53 AM
This kind of post doesn't deserve to be here. You must be the only one who got crappy wood if you really actually did? Sounds more like wanting something more for nothing. If the wood is so bad why didn't you just simply send the kit back?



Good question. Short answer; He said he'd give the next kit at 1/2 off (won't go into all the details) and besides I like the airplane and have LOTS of 4-6 LB wood which I can substitute for the "Nosen Select" heavy wood.
Want something for nothing? Oh Cointreau monsieur. n1  No way in 'L do I want something for nutting! But I do want what I paid for.  y1


Fielding Mellish, Apparently you don't know the difference between a "Happy" customer and a troll........just saying.
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Re: I think I will cut myself some kits
« Reply #21 on: May 04, 2015, 12:40:38 PM »
WOW Mike, 75 Lbs!!!! I lost 40 and it made a world of difference, was nice to start enjoying life again. Congrats!!!!!!
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Re: I think I will cut myself some kits
« Reply #22 on: May 04, 2015, 03:54:26 PM »
Rusty, please see my latest post (THE LAST KIT, ITS BEEN A LOT OF FUN)

Thanks

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Re: I think I will cut myself some kits
« Reply #23 on: May 04, 2015, 05:16:03 PM »
Quote from: Avaiojet on May 04, 2015, 07:48:07 AM
Mike,

I would be up for a kit of te 190. D9




I've seen many photos of your work at different stages, you do a great job! Excellent in fact.

Eventually you'll come up with something I'm interested in and I'll make a purchase.

If you ever want to kit David G. McClellan's Focke Wolf Fw 190-9,

I'll be glad to help with some of the vector art needed for laser cutting.

There's already a bit of interest in that model.

Hey! You look great, and keep up the good work!  H^^
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Re: I think I will cut myself some kits
« Reply #24 on: May 05, 2015, 06:34:54 AM »
Quote from: JIM Nordin on May 04, 2015, 05:16:03 PM
Mike,

I would be up for a kit of te 190. D9

Jim,

Looks like it's only you and me that have interest in the Focke Wulf?

I have no issues with cutting myself a kit, however, I hate making ribs and each rib is different.

Keith's award winning Focke Wulf could be a good beginning, just shorten the nose?

See what the span is on Keith's design and a few other measurements? Have to get some information on that model offering.

Mike,

You're not going anyplace. You are needed!  H^^
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Re: I think I will cut myself some kits
« Reply #25 on: May 05, 2015, 02:11:31 PM »
Quote from: Avaiojet on May 05, 2015, 06:34:54 AM

Keith's award winning Focke Wulf could be a good beginning, just shorten the nose?


Why shorten the nose?  Do you know something about the limitations of this design?  This airplane flew fairly well.

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Re: I think I will cut myself some kits
« Reply #26 on: May 05, 2015, 04:48:52 PM »
For information on Keith Trostle's TA-152 (FW-190D) just go to the RSM website. www.rsmdistribution.com

We have offered this fine model for a few years now. No need to shorten the nose at al!
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Re: I think I will cut myself some kits
« Reply #27 on: May 05, 2015, 04:52:46 PM »
Quote from: eric rule on May 05, 2015, 04:48:52 PM
For information on Keith Trostle's TA-152 (FW-190D) just go to the RSM website. www.rsmdistribution.com

We have offered this fine model for a few years now. No need to shorten the nose at al!

I just went to your site looking for it and did not find ??
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« Reply #28 on: May 05, 2015, 05:35:27 PM »
Quote from: Allan Perret on May 05, 2015, 04:52:46 PM
I just went to your site looking for it and did not find ??

You might be able to find it with Eric's listing for Classic kits:

http://www.rsmdistribution.com/index-2.htm
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