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Forum: Kit Building
05-21-2022, 12:19 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,451
Posted By GiantModeler

Another Trip Down Memory Lane

It's hard to believe this was 32 years ago.

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Forum: Kit Building
05-20-2022, 01:00 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,451
Posted By GiantModeler

Sorry for your loss. I do hope you will build a...

Sorry for your loss. I do hope you will build a new one.

Bren
Forum: Kit Building
05-20-2022, 11:41 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,451
Posted By GiantModeler

A Photo, I Hope

This is a look at part of my Wall of Regrets, pictures of models I wish I had not crashed or sold. That's me on the right in a remarkably accurate caricature.

Above the picture of the Carl...
Forum: Kit Building
05-19-2022, 08:43 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,451
Posted By GiantModeler

Hello, my name is GiantModeler and I am an...

Hello, my name is GiantModeler and I am an addict. I have been clean now for either 9 months or 12 months, depending on how you're counting. I'm not addicted to painkillers, alcohol, or even tobacco....
Forum: Kit Building
05-18-2022, 09:08 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,451
Posted By GiantModeler

RoKit, I agree. The sound and fury of ICEs...

RoKit,

I agree. The sound and fury of ICEs are very appealing, especially four-strokes, gassers, and anything with multi-cylinders. However, at my age, I can do without the bending, stooping,...
Forum: Kit Building
05-17-2022, 01:15 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,451
Posted By GiantModeler

RoKit, Your engine sounds smooth and...

RoKit,

Your engine sounds smooth and reliably runs from idle to higher speeds. I agree with you about the sounds and vibrations inherent with two-stokes glow engines. So much so that I only fly...
Forum: Kit Building
05-17-2022, 12:32 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,451
Posted By GiantModeler

Next stop: Marquette, a town on Michigan's Upper...

Next stop: Marquette, a town on Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Yup, we went from being Maniacs to Yoopers. I dragged along most of my modeling paraphernalia and as many models as I could cram into a...
Forum: Kit Building
05-15-2022, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,451
Posted By GiantModeler

In the 1980s, the state of Maine had a...

In the 1980s, the state of Maine had a surprisingly large RC airplane community, I joined the RC Gulls in Bangor and met someone who was to become a lifelong friend throughout our many subsequent...
Forum: Kit Building
05-15-2022, 11:52 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,451
Posted By GiantModeler

In the late 1970s I was privileged to teach...

In the late 1970s I was privileged to teach physics to some of the brightest minds in northern Virginia. One of them, as his term project, designed and constructed a radio controlled helium blimp...
Forum: Kit Building
05-14-2022, 11:15 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,451
Posted By GiantModeler

As long as I have to make four more posts before...

As long as I have to make four more posts before I can attach photos, I'll use this one to tell you a little about myself. Now that you have been warned, please feel free to skip to another more...
Forum: Kit Building
05-14-2022, 09:12 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,451
Posted By GiantModeler

Jescardin, Thank you for including me in the...

Jescardin,

Thank you for including me in the Brotherhood.

I will do my best to help others in the Brotherhood if they have questions.

Although my memory isn't what it used to be, I do...
Forum: Kit Building
05-13-2022, 12:43 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,451
Posted By GiantModeler

Rick, Thank you very much for locating and...

Rick,

Thank you very much for locating and posting the review. That's my airplane!

Shortly after the 1992 NATS, I crashed the model when a helpful club member grabbed my right arm. He was...
Forum: Kit Building
05-13-2022, 09:14 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,451
Posted By GiantModeler

I'm going to try to post a photo of the front...

I'm going to try to post a photo of the front cover of my original instruction manual. If that works, I'll do some more later.

Sorry, it didn't work.
Forum: Kit Building
05-12-2022, 10:56 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,451
Posted By GiantModeler

Thank you both for your replies. Admin has...

Thank you both for your replies.

Admin has just informed me that I need to make a few more posts before I can do as you ask.
Forum: Kit Building
05-12-2022, 08:35 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,451
Posted By GiantModeler

I respectfully request to be included in the Carl...

I respectfully request to be included in the Carl Goldberg Ultimate 10-300 Brotherhood.

In 1990, I built one of the first ones in the country. Model Airplane News published my review in its April,...
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