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Forum: For Sale Today, 02:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 183
Posted By jetlag
Bill, it's the way you said it, both here and...

Bill, it's the way you said it, both here and over on TRF. You chased him over here. Why you and a few others have adopted such a condescending attitude is beyond me. You are/were perfectly...
Forum: For Sale Today, 12:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 183
Posted By jetlag
Indeed, it is obnoxious when someone wants to...

Indeed, it is obnoxious when someone wants to sell a motor(s), the very next response is from someone who wants to try to edumacate the seller as to what the rules are.

It is amazing,...
Forum: Building Techniques 05-14-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 211
Posted By jetlag
Please report back your results! I'm always on...

Please report back your results! I'm always on the lookout for a better use for something.
I've exhausted the normal uses for these adhesives; I'd love to know a good alternative use other than the...
Forum: Building Techniques 05-14-2013, 09:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 211
Posted By jetlag
Agree with GH completely! The green tube that is...

Agree with GH completely!

The green tube that is the wood glue sucks badly as well. It is terrible in that it has little bonding strength and becomes brittle once dry.
Much better alternatives...
Forum: Current Kit Talk 05-14-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 409
Posted By jetlag
Yes, and use a set of tweezers to avoid the...

Yes, and use a set of tweezers to avoid the inevitable 'fingerprinting' from handling the adhesive decals with your fingers. ANY dirt or loose skin gets transferred if you use fingers instead of...
Forum: FreeForAll 05-11-2013, 07:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 181
Posted By jetlag
Jim, Antihistamines will take care of the...

Jim,
Antihistamines will take care of the allergies. I'm sorry I have no effect on Mother Nature, though! You need your own climate-controlled shop for that.

Allen
Forum: Projects 05-10-2013, 03:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 277
Posted By jetlag
And the toothpaste is for... I glued my nose...

And the toothpaste is for...

I glued my nose cones on the 5 Sandhawks I've built or restored.
Easier to glue and forget. Use wires for the antennae.

Allen
Forum: Vendors 05-08-2013, 03:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 199
Posted By jetlag
David, Does Sirius accept PayPal? I have an...

David,
Does Sirius accept PayPal? I have an order ready to send, but I like the PP method best.
Allen
Forum: FreeForAll 05-06-2013, 08:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 227
Posted By jetlag
Happy Birthday, dear Loretta! I raised a toast...

Happy Birthday, dear Loretta!

I raised a toast to you, your life, and your family yesterday.

Rest well and eternally.

Allen
Forum: Projects 05-04-2013, 07:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 697
Posted By jetlag
I had the same trouble until I chose the proper...

I had the same trouble until I chose the proper shipping method, which is easy to miss.

Try that, Gordy...

Allen
Forum: FreeForAll 05-03-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,353
Posted By jetlag
Bill, Can't you call the Electric Company to come...

Bill,
Can't you call the Electric Company to come get it down? Tell them the light is out and they need to come fix it...by the way, how 'bout getting that rocket down for me! :D :D :D

Allen
Forum: Vendors 05-03-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 738
Posted By jetlag
I pulled the trigger for the best deal, plus a...

I pulled the trigger for the best deal, plus a new decal set and, of course, the long-awaited Sci-Fi Nose Cone set!

Too good to pass up!

Allen
Forum: Projects 05-03-2013, 04:47 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,222
Posted By jetlag
Great job, as always, on one of my favs, Jeff. I...

Great job, as always, on one of my favs, Jeff.

I hope surgery goes well and you mend fast!

Allen
Forum: Model Rocket History 05-03-2013, 04:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 969
Posted By jetlag
I remember Snipes Toys and Hobbies here in...

I remember Snipes Toys and Hobbies here in Columbia on Taylor Street, 1/2 block away from the Baptist Hospital. When my Dad would go make rounds at the hospital, I'd tag along to go the hobby shop. ...
Forum: Projects 05-03-2013, 04:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 324
Posted By jetlag
Looks great Jim! One thing tho: If you use epoxy...

Looks great Jim!
One thing tho: If you use epoxy for your fin fillets, you won't get those annoying air bubbles like one sees in this first picture. Plus, you get real strength at the attachment...
Forum: Plans 05-01-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 266
Posted By jetlag
Doug I have located the instructions I printed...

Doug
I have located the instructions I printed out, as well as fin patterns and the cool full page decal. Sadly, I do not have the upper and lower wrap patterns. The fin patterns and decal I can...
Forum: Projects 05-01-2013, 04:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 383
Posted By jetlag
USC Gamecock Garnet!

USC Gamecock Garnet!
Forum: Vendors 04-30-2013, 12:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 660
Posted By jetlag
Gh, You and Gordy are practically neighbors! I...

Gh,
You and Gordy are practically neighbors! I think you should offer your services to help him get all these LJII kits out. Then you'll get a deal I bet! :D
Forum: Plans 04-30-2013, 08:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 266
Posted By jetlag
Yes, I do... I think... Let me look in the shop...

Yes, I do...

I think...

Let me look in the shop after I finish at the lab today.

The wraps are what kept me from building this, because I had to supply them and just never got around to it! I...
Forum: Vendors 04-30-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 660
Posted By jetlag
I did! Needed a Strikefighter and an Avenger set...

I did!
Needed a Strikefighter and an Avenger set of decals, so I asked Gordy to attach his last TLP Falcon 'seconds' decal sheet with them.
Easy.

Allen
Forum: Projects 04-28-2013, 08:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 369
Posted By jetlag
The mount looks well-made, but I see potential...

The mount looks well-made, but I see potential for one problem that may take a few flights to surface.
With the ejection gases' being vented towards the main BT before they move upwards, won't that...
Forum: Vendors 04-20-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 140
Posted By jetlag
Which publication on NARTS?

Which publication on NARTS?
Forum: FreeForAll 04-19-2013, 03:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 115
Posted By jetlag
Yep, Their training brought them to Columbia,...

Yep,
Their training brought them to Columbia, S.C. We have several memorials to them here.

http://57thbombwing.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=58169

We have recovered a couple of B-25's from two...
Forum: Projects 04-17-2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,222
Posted By jetlag
When I need to harden balsa, I use thin CA. I...

When I need to harden balsa, I use thin CA. I usually don't use an accelerator if I can help it. It truly hardens the balsa and gives it some strength. CA seals the wood as well, but one might...
Forum: FreeForAll 04-17-2013, 03:45 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 2,809
Posted By jetlag
I adored Barbara Eden! She was FABULOUS!!! Teri...

I adored Barbara Eden!

She was FABULOUS!!!
Teri Garr was OK, too, though I prefer Barbara more.

Allen
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