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Wax on. Wax off.
What I did today -instead- of Rocketry.
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My apartment has done all the maintenance/repair they're going to do after the water leak from upstairs, so I could move my stuff back into position and stop camping out in one of their vacant units.
They didn't fix a couple wall paint bubble spots that are hard to see, but I think I can live with it till my lease is up in a few months.
Hope you all are ok, how big was your hail? We had just a few 3/16-1/4" babies tapping on the door and walls (and spooking my fiancée's cats at her place)
They didn't fix a couple wall paint bubble spots that are hard to see, but I think I can live with it till my lease is up in a few months.
Hope you all are ok, how big was your hail? We had just a few 3/16-1/4" babies tapping on the door and walls (and spooking my fiancée's cats at her place)
I confess to carnauba waxing some of my rockets. Smells like bananas to me.
o1d_dude
'I battle gravity'
The strength corner of my rocketry shop.
Today is deadlift day.
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In brewing, banana smells are signs of overly warm fermentation, producing esters.
Though, if you're brewing a hefeweizen, you want that smell!
Put some green fruits in a plastic bag with a ripe banana. The ethylene gas will ripen them also.
No, not this one. Rubber power free flight. Makes for some relaxing time down at the park!
I know there is RC equipment small enough to fly a 16" model, but I don't have any of it!
I do need to update my RC gear though, so maybe some very small planes are in my future!
They make RX and servos all in one unit, about a 1/4 of a postage stamp. And those are only ones that I have seen. I am sure even smaller out there. A couple of the UMX planes that I have, 10" span A-10 and a Mig 15 even have flight stabilization included in that little package.
Since I saw your post I couldn't stop thinking about airplanes! I think it has been more than 2 years for me. Time to build another one. You're totally right, they're just so relaxing.
I need to replace the rubber in this one, and check and see if the trim is still good. It's probably got some new warps from sitting in the basement for too long.
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Do one on food safety -- thawing on the counter ( no! ), marinating on the counter ( no! ), cooling to room temp before refrigeration ( no! ), basting late in the cycle with used marinade ( no! ), using the same plate to take food off the grill ( no! ), washing meat ( no! )
... then send me copies of Real Newspaper Articles so I can convince people who Don't Trust That Internet.
Thank you! Great ideas, I'll see what I can do with it.
Thanks for the link, I had forgotten about them! Just placed an order for a bunch of props, hooks and bearings that I need for the Heath and a couple of other projects. Also HAD to have a Nesmith Cougar kit after seeing it in your box of gold!
WOW!!
Yeah, sheets of colored and checkerboard tissue. I don't remember where I got it from, I might have been Peck Polymers.
Still working on the Jeep GC. Towbar and wiring installed. CB bolted in location, but no wires run yet.
Next up:
CB Antenna
Rocket Tracking Antenna
Electric Brake Controller
175A Anderson Plug to Towbar (for when the second battery is installed later)
Next up:
CB Antenna
Rocket Tracking Antenna
Electric Brake Controller
175A Anderson Plug to Towbar (for when the second battery is installed later)
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I just bought 6 packs of white tissue from Peck Polymers. Their website says they can't get any more from their supplier. They're out of several colors and limit orders to 6 packs of each color at a time.
Try Easy-Built models: https://easybuiltmodels.com/ I really like these guys. They still seem to have plenty of tissue in several different types. Some great kits too!
I went and dug out the last FF airplane I finished, a Cessna Bird Dog from a Guillow's kit. I know this will shock some of you, but I did it up with a weathered finish. ( I guess I am a one-trick pony...)
It's meant to look like it was an old, beat up glider tug or something with faded paint, spray can reg number, a few quick repairs and mis-matched salvaged parts like the rudder and right aileron. A bit of dirt and a few oil stains... Kind of a flying rat rod.
Not too heavy for a Guillow's kit, nice little flyer!
( I guess I am a one-trick pony...)It's meant to look like it was an old, beat up glider tug or something with faded paint, spray can reg number, a few quick repairs and mis-matched salvaged parts like the rudder and right aileron. A bit of dirt and a few oil stains... Kind of a flying rat rod.
Not too heavy for a Guillow's kit, nice little flyer!
Mike and Marten,
That is some beautiful work. That reminded me that I have a couple of tissue and balsa Guillows kits gathering dust. Hesitating to start cuz of my inexperience. May just have to dive in, whatever happens, happens.
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That is some beautiful work. That reminded me that I have a couple of tissue and balsa Guillows kits gathering dust. Hesitating to start cuz of my inexperience. May just have to dive in, whatever happens, happens.
o1d_dude
'I battle gravity'
Never been impressed with the wood included in Guillows kits and have often cut parts and such from my own balsa stocks.Mike and Marten,
That is some beautiful work. That reminded me that I have a couple of tissue and balsa Guillows kits gathering dust. Hesitating to start cuz of my inexperience. May just have to dive in, whatever happens, happens.
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There’s a difference between “strong enough” and “indestructable”.
Planted some tomato and jalapeño seeds for starters. I try to grow vegetables every year and sort of fail miserably every year. I also try to do something just a bit different every year but it seems the only trees/plants that seem to do well are the ones that I barely take care of? 
My parents were agriculturists and I kick myself for not paying closer attention to what they did in the garden.
My parents were agriculturists and I kick myself for not paying closer attention to what they did in the garden.
I'm the same way James, I never can get anything to grow right. Sometimes think I could kill a plastic plant...
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Installed a pair of 150 dB air horns in the GF's pickup. She loves the sound...
I couldn't grow much of anything from seed, my tomato plants were always spindly and weak. Since I only do a few each year, I've gone to starting with plants. Far more successful!Planted some tomato and jalapeño seeds for starters. I try to grow vegetables every year and sort of fail miserably every year. I also try to do something just a bit different every year but it seems the only trees/plants that seem to do well are the ones that I barely take care of?
Best -- Terry
Charles_McG
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Canned 149 cases of spiced hard cider.
I went and dug out the last FF airplane I finished, a Cessna Bird Dog from a Guillow's kit. I know this will shock some of you, but I did it up with a weathered finish.
Oh man, that's awesome. It looks like it's seen a lot, including a student pilot or two. I especially like the silver on the leading edge of the prop, now that's realistic. How did you do the panel lines?
Finally moved back home after the renovations, and all setup. Celebrated with some tri-tip on the grill with some mesquite smoke going (they don’t look like much here, but a perfect medium-rare when sliced) and cooking the sides in my new kitchen. So very good to be home.
