I am constructing a Bug and have some questions on the flight pack. I plan on using JR Micro Airpack with 2 S241 servos and micro receiver. I already have a JR...
Some of the kit manufacturers sell 50 ma packs, but you might find it easiest to go to your local batteries plus store (bring your connector) and have them...
Does anyone have a used Bug or other HLG/DLG they would like to sell me for Christmas? Toby _________________________________________________________________ ...
I have a Sidewinder for sale: http://www.geocities.com/gldrgidr/sidewind.html Also see: http://home.earthlink.net/~jaffee/sidewinder.html ... sell me for...
It's in good condition. Bought it last fall and flew a lot for about 3 months. There were a couple more inquiries, I'm going to take some pics of it this...
Just to avoid any confusion, the links I quoted are not my personal ones, just found them on google and included for reference. -jim ... to ... FREE* ... --...
Hi all, A site and a discussion group about do-it-yourself high-torque/no- gearbox brushless motors: http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/lrk-torquemax On that...
I know I advertised the 1/8" carbon tailboom to be adaquate enough for our application on the Bugs -- I was wrong. I watched the Down East Soaring Society's...
Hi Dan..et al, I've been lurking on the list for a while. When you posted your comments about using the 1/8" carbon tube, I was skeptical to the max. I have...
... wrote: ... and ... Thanks for the photos Dan, great looking model. You should consider replacing that heavy antenna wire though : ) And interesting to...
I am new to the group. I just got the bug plans and will be starting mine soon. I would like to make it a DLG version. In terms of using glass use a water...
... I'll try to give an unbiased oppinion here, although I am the designer of the Gambler, so take that in mind. The Gambler will tip launch much better than a...
I have uploaded pictures of my Carbon Bug to the Photos Section. Many thanks to Colin B. who will recognize that every change to Carl Dowdy's original design...
I have been wanting to build a Bug for a while and have a quick question. I have the designs for the cruciform tail group ready to go and was wondering what...
... I haven't made the (+) tail on any of my bugs, but here's a technique that I've used to toughen up 1/16 sheet flying surfaces. cut 2 pieces of 2-ounce...
Mike and Paul, You both asked about strengthening the balsa for a cruciform tail (great looking model by the way). I was also skeptical about using 1/16", but...
The only real problem I had with broken tail parts is from fumbling a catch and droping the model on its tail. Otherwise regular landings don't cause much...
Hey guys! Glad to see some activity on this board. I use a Mark Drela inspired cruciform tail on my Lil' Bugger hybrid with no troubles. I use the .75oz...
There are no kits, you build the plane from the RCM&E plans. ... =============================================================================== Allan Wright...
What did he sell his kit for, if I may ask? ... From: dangboom <krelt@...> To: BugHLG@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 8:46 AM Subject:...
Here's my method for applying fiberglass to balsa tail surfaces or fuselages: Place wax paper on a flat surface (I use a Walmart clipboard with the clip...
A friend just told me about this group. I have just completed building a stock Bug from the RCM plan and am ready to cover. Can the Bug be side arm launched?...
I have been flying "The Bug" for about a year. It will SAL fine and all I have done is add a .056 layer of fiberglass with CA to the wing tip for strength. I...
Your servo, battery, and radio setup should work, but I had to add quite a bit of weight to balance it out. You might want to add a fourth nicad since you need...
If you add the extra rib, you might want to consider going to a S3021 airfoil - it's thinner than the S3014 that the bug currently uses so you'll get better...