DK,Clive & Jim Flis: Sorry i'm a bit late on this, Family home for Thanksgiving and all:D Great FUN!!! Clive's list was pretty good, I will agree with dk on...
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Clive Davis
cliveroonie
Dec 1, 2003 6:07 pm
Well, today as I was heading out the door, the weather was fair, calm and slightly breezy. Beautiful sun and clouds across the Berkshire mountains. I set up...
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Darren J Longhorn
darrenlonghorn
Dec 1, 2003 7:55 pm
... There are mountains in Berkshire!?...
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Clive Davis
cliveroonie
Dec 1, 2003 9:58 pm
... Yes, I know, it seems a little redundant. Along with our mountains* we have plently of trees. That's one of the reasons why I like MMX rockets. Even ...
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John McCoy Sr.
mrcluster
Dec 2, 2003 12:21 pm
Clive: Do you have pictures yet of the Eiffel Tower? That's pretty cool:D I'm working on the Washingtion monument, and Big Ben. Hope to have Ben done...
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John McCoy Sr.
mrcluster
Dec 2, 2003 1:02 pm
Hi Guys: Over the summer I have been building Scale micro maxx models and the same old question came up.. What to do about the launch lugs. Sometimes we can...
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Fred Shecter
fredeshecter
Dec 2, 2003 1:29 pm
Has anyone built and used a zero-volume-piston for the MMX? I think it would be great for the MMII-1 motors in slightly heavier models since they will get that...
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John McCoy Sr.
mrcluster
Dec 2, 2003 1:34 pm
I almost forgot, each disc will handle 3 or 4 fin models. One construction note: If you guys decide to try building these tower Discs, don't bother trying to...
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rstaff@...
rstaff3
Dec 2, 2003 2:46 pm
So John, I guess you vote for 'no lugs' in the Fliskits designer pack ;-) Good job, hope to see this at a launch in the spring. -- - Dick TRA/NAR L2, member of...
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John McCoy Sr.
mrcluster
Dec 2, 2003 3:21 pm
Fred: Yes I've had a metal head zero-volumn piston since July of 2001. I fitted it with 3" tower rods for use with competition type p/d and s/d minimum dia...
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John McCoy Sr.
mrcluster
Dec 2, 2003 3:23 pm
No Actually I included Q-tip stems or something like that in my list:) John ... pack ;-)...
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John McCoy Sr.
mrcluster
Dec 2, 2003 3:35 pm
Fred: I almost forgot about the micro-maxx pop-lugs made from coffee stri sticks, .022" music wire and a little nylon thread. for P/D and S/D models they are...
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John McCoy Sr.
mrcluster
Dec 2, 2003 4:20 pm
Dick: Don't forget the hoilday party pot-luck dinner and raffle this Friday! I think we have a launch scheduled for Dec. 13th. I do plan to do some additonal...
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rstaff@...
rstaff3
Dec 2, 2003 4:29 pm
John, I am conflicted for the pot-luck so I can't make it. We'll see about the launch, depends on the weather. -- - Dick TRA/NAR L2, member of MDRA and ...
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Clive Davis
cliveroonie
Dec 3, 2003 3:12 am
John: I just posted a photo of the Eiffel Tower along with my ASP Jayhawk for reference on the Yahoo newsgroups. The Eiffel Tower was not constructed with the...
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Clive Davis
cliveroonie
Dec 3, 2003 3:18 am
Do any of you know why I get this message... Access Denied Sorry! You can only do this to your own photos account. gup8.bc.scd.yahoo.com:NOTOWNER ...when I am...
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John McCoy Sr.
mrcluster
Dec 3, 2003 1:08 pm
Clive: The Eiffel Tower is just TOOOOO Cool! Ver nicely done.. even is there is a little file card showing.. It's just To much!!! Keep up the great work. John...
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Philip Doolittle
philipldooli...
Dec 4, 2003 10:34 pm
Has anyone done anything with MMX staging? And before you ask, yes I'm serious... I am presently too poor and to fly my big birds so I thought that getting...
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rstaff@...
rstaff3
Dec 4, 2003 10:49 pm
Check the FAQ in the files section if you haven't already done so. Oh and welcome on board! Dick Stafford http://home.comcast.net/~rstaff/index.htm ... From:...
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Jeffrey Walsh
dba_shark
Dec 5, 2003 12:46 am
Philip, I remember reading the FAQ and seeing the answers to staging. It was Mr. Cluster himself, John McCoy that answered the question. Check files section ...
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John McCoy Sr.
mrcluster
Dec 5, 2003 1:39 pm
Hi Gang: Philip: first welcome on board.. glad to have another Maxxer with us"D Staging is a touchy subject...I've done a fair bit..BUT experimentally the...
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John McCoy Sr.
mrcluster
Dec 10, 2003 1:22 pm
Marry Christmas You all!!! Yeah it's early but only two more shopping weeks ta go!! Just got back to the building table after fall/winter prep honey do's:)...
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Jeffrey Walsh
dba_shark
Dec 14, 2003 4:15 pm
Good Day Everyone, For those of you in North America, this week Hobby Lobby is having a 1/2 off sale on Estes rockets and starter kits. ...
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mrcluster@...
mrcluster
Dec 16, 2003 1:11 pm
WhooWeee it was kinda nippy Saturday at the launch! But a great flying day anyway.. the air temp never made it above 39 but there was almost no W--- (nasty 4...
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Clive Davis
cliveroonie
Dec 16, 2003 4:07 pm
Cool! Why didn't I think of downscaling the Flying Jenny? It's one of my favorites. The flying Jenny was the first glider I ever built. I knew nothing...
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mrcluster@...
mrcluster
Dec 16, 2003 4:15 pm
Clive: Very true the Jenny is a very forgiving design.. my mistake was using hardwood for the nose and not hollowing it out. We will correct that on the other...
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Clive Davis
cliveroonie
Dec 16, 2003 4:21 pm
This gives a new twist on the drag race idea. More of a dog-fight with the last glider in the air winning. Great idea! Clive...
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Jeffrey Walsh
dba_shark
Dec 18, 2003 9:19 pm
In stores dressed as candy containers are many clear payload tubes. I bought a clear candy cane candy holder the other day that contained M&M style candies....
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Doug
reefma_99
Dec 19, 2003 1:58 am
Thanks Jeff, I've overlooked them in the past, but now have another light tube source, Doug ... From: "Jeffrey Walsh" <fredshark@...> To:...
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John McCoy Sr.
mrcluster
Dec 19, 2003 2:13 pm
... Great Pick-up Jeff! many handy-dandy sizes and shapes to choose from this time of year:D Don't overlook the triangular and Square clears tubes as will....
