RCBuilder Radio-Controlled Aircraft Models including Bronco [OV-10], Black Widow [P-61], NorthStars, Superfortress [B-29], and R/C Games http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/ov10.htm RCBuilder Homepage: Radio-Controlled Aircraft Models http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/RCBxml.gif http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/ov10.htm B-36 Electronic Upgrade 11/08
B-36 Electronic Upgrade 11/08


B-36 Electronic Upgrade 11/08










B-36 Electronic Upgrade 11/08

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/B36-50.htm Crosswind Landing Game
11/11/08 Update:
NEW GAME
Crosswind Landing Game

Crosswind Landing Game

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/crosswind.htm Pylon Race
11/14/08 New Game
Pylon Race

Pylon Race

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/pylon.htm Fly or Paint
11/17/08 New Game
Fly or Paint

Fly or Paint

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/Flyorpaint.htm Delta Dart Race
11/19/08 New Game
Delta Dart Race

Delta Dart Race

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/deltadartgame.htm Plane Pogo Game
11/20/08 New Game
Plane Pogo

Plane Pogo Game

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/PlanePogo.htm F7F Make Main Landing Gear Mount
Make Main Landing Gear Mount

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F7F Make Main Landing Gear Mount

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-13.htm RC Checkers
11/22/08 New Game
RC Checkers

RC Checkers

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/grudgematch.htm F7F Align Wing and Horizontal Stabilizer with Fuselage
Align Wing and Horizontal Stabilizer with Fuselage

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F7F Align Wing and Horizontal Stabilizer with Fuselage

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-14.htm Load 'Em Up
11/25/08 New Game
Load 'Em Up

Load 'Em Up

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/loadthemup.htm RC Bowling
11/28/08 New Game
RC Bowling

RC Bowling

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/rcbowling.htm F7F Mount Wing to Fuselage
Mount Wing to Fuselage

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F7F Mount Wing to Fuselage

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-15.htm Helicopter Hula
12/01/08 New Game
Helicopter Hula

Helicopter Hula

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/hula.htm F7F Engine Bulkhead Dowels
Engine Bulkhead Dowels

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F7F Engine Bulkhead Dowels

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-16.htm F7F Epoxy Horizontal Stabilizer
Epoxy Horizontal Stabilizer

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F7F Epoxy Horizontal Stabilizer

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-17.htm F7F Wing Alignment
Wing Alignment


F7F Wing Alignment

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-18.htm The ARF That Wasn't
12/08/08 New Game
The ARF That Wasn't

The ARF That Wasn't

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/ARF/ARF0.htm RC Spot Landing
12/12/08 New Game
RC Spot Landing

RC Spot Landing

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/spotland/rcspotland.htm Shoot the Clouds
12/13/08 New Game
Shoot the Clouds

Shoot the Clouds

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/CloudShoot/CloudShoot.htm RC Stryosuction
12/15/08 New Game
RC Styrosuction

RC Stryosuction

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/styro/planelose.htm F7F Making The Flaps
Making The Flaps

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F7F Making The Flaps

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-19.htm B-36 at The Chili Feed Fun Fly
CHILI FEED FUN FLY
January 1, 2009
Ash Creek, Anderson, CA

The 1st of January may not be ideal flying weather, but with a big pot of chili & a crackling fire
   
the annual Chili Feed Fun Fly drew a big crowd and a good opportunity for the B-36 to perform.
We tested the 6 electric engines
then taxied out to the runway.

and got ready for takeoff.




LIFTOFF!








After getting airborne, Mike brought the B-36 up to flight altitude.






We made several loops around the field














On final approach


Lined up for landing




TOUCHDOWN!


Safely on the ground.


And the proud parents [Mike Brown & RCBuilder] take a bow.


All in all the B-36 flew well - it needs a lot of runway & open sky.
B-36 at The Chili Feed Fun Fly

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/09b36chili.htm F7F Control Horn for Flaps
Control Horn for Flaps








F7F Control Horn for Flaps

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-20.htm F7F Install Stabilizer
Install Stabilizer










F7F Install Stabilizer

      

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Install Front Gear








F7F Install Front Gear

      

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COCKPIT





RADIAL KIT





EXHAUST








F7F Cockpit, Radial Kit and Exhaust

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-23.htm B-36 High Flight Magazine Spring 2009 Cover Plane
B-36 High Flight Magazine Spring 2009 Cover Plane

      

]]> http://www.fly-imaa.org/imaa/hiflight/spring/spring2009.html F7F Prepare Wing Fiberglass
Prepare Wing Fiberglass






F7F Prepare Wing Fiberglass

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-24.htm F7F Paint Radial Engine Kit
Paint Radial Engine Kit






F7F Paint Radial Engine Kit

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-25.htm F7F Assemble Cockpit
Assemble Cockpit












F7F Assemble Cockpit

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-26.htm F7F Attach Nacelles
Attach Nacelles

















F7F Attach Nacelles

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-27.htm F7F Flaps and Ailerons Hinged
Flaps and Ailerons Hinged







F7F Flaps and Ailerons Hinged

      

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Landing Gear Mount Glued











F7F Landing Gear Mount Glued

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-29.htm F7F Nacelle Supports
Nacelle Supports

Make patterns from balsa to support sides of nacelle. When the fit is ok they will be made from 1/8" ply.







1/8" ply nacelle braces and stringer added. Wood screws will be replaced with 2-56 machine screws and blind nuts.





Mounting Nacelle



F7F Nacelle Supports

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-30.htm F7F Install Exhaust Chutes
Install Exhaust Chutes









F7F Install Exhaust Chutes

      

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Make Mounts for Removable Nacelles















F7F Make Mounts for Removable Nacelles

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-32.htm F7F Cut Main Gear Doors
F7F: Cut Main Gear Doors
Note: Nacelles kept their shape, so no need to reinforce the nacelle edge.














F7F Cut Main Gear Doors

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-33.htm F7F Mounting Hinges
F7F: Mounting Hinges
for main gear & doors















F7F Mounting Hinges

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-34.htm F7F Main Gear Doors in Action
F7F: Main Gear Doors in Action
Click on picture to watch movie.




F7F Main Gear Doors in Action

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-35.htm F7F Mounting Engines
F7F: Mounting Engines




















F7F Mounting Engines

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-36.htm F7F Adding Exhaust Ring
F7F: Adding Exhaust Ring










F7F Adding Exhaust Ring

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-37.htm F7F Assembled Model
F7F: Assembled Model














F7F Assembled Model

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-38.htm F7F Make Exhaust Sealing Rings
F7F: Make Exhaust Sealing Rings
















F7F Make Exhaust Sealing Rings

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-37a.htm F7F Exhaust Manifold
F7F: Exhaust Manifold
  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  



F7F Exhaust Manifold

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-36a.htm F7F Finished Exhaust
F7F: Finished Exhaust














F7F Finished Exhaust

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-36b.htm F7F Hatch Latch
F7F: Hatch Latch










F7F Hatch Latch

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-39.htm F7F Tear Down for Painting
F7F: Tear Down for Painting
  

  

  

  

  

  

  



F7F Tear Down for Painting

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-40.htm F7F Finish Latch Pins
F7F: Finish Latch Pins








F7F Finish Latch Pins

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-41.htm F7F Top Hatch
F7F: Top Hatch
Cut to size and install top hatch and locking pins























F7F Top Hatch

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-42.htm F7F Fit Top Hatch to Fuselage
F7F: Fit Top Hatch to Fuselage












F7F Fit Top Hatch to Fuselage

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-43.htm F7F Priming and Wet Sanding
F7F: Priming and Wet Sanding
























F7F Priming and Wet Sanding

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-44.htm F7F Main Retracts
F7F: Main Retracts












F7F Main Retracts

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-45.htm F7F Rudder Hardware
F7F: Rudder Hardware
Pull-Pull Rudder, Mount, Servo, Exits & Hardware at the Rudder







F7F Rudder Hardware

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-46.htm F7F Fiberglassed Ailerons and Flaps
F7F: Fiberglassed Ailerons and Flaps
Ailerons & Flaps after Fiberglassing & Filling the Cloth Weave with Nitrate Dope





F7F Fiberglassed Ailerons and Flaps

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-47.htm F7F Mixing and Spraying Paint
F7F: Mixing and Spraying Paint
High Gloss Black Finish

















F7F Mixing and Spraying Paint

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-48.htm F7F Buffing
F7F: Buffing






F7F Buffing

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-49.htm F7F Apply Lettering
F7F: Apply Lettering




































F7F Apply Lettering

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-50.htm B-36 2009 Memorial Day Fly-In
B-36 at Giant Model Aircraft Fly-In
2009 Memorial Day    Fresno, CA
Pilot's Choice Award Winner

The Fresno Radio Modelers hosted the Giant Model Aircraft Fly-in [5/21-24/09]. Mike Brown brought the B-36 & won the Pilot's Choice Award.

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B-36 2009 Memorial Day Fly-In

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/b36-09memorialdayflyin.htm B-36 Movie - Takeoff at Ash Creek Giant Fun Fly
B-36 Movie - Takeoff at Ash Creek Giant Fun Fly
Click on picture to watch movie.




B-36 Movie - Takeoff at Ash Creek Giant Fun Fly

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/06-09B-36movie.htm B-36 Flies at Ash Creek Giant Fun Fly
B-36 Flies at
Ash Creek Giant Fun Fly
June 12-14, 2009





   

   

   



B-36 Flies at Ash Creek Giant Fun Fly

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/06-09B-36ashcreek.htm RCBuilder's Models at Benton Air Park - June 21, 2009
RCBuilder's Models at Benton Air Park
June 21, 2009


Over 500 people came to the annual Father's Day Benton Air Park show which featured displays of small planes, helicopter & plane rides and a pancake breakfast.



RCBuilder brought several of his models [B-25, B-29 & B-36] to display at the RAMAC display exhibit:










RCBuilder's Models at Benton Air Park - June 21, 2009

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/Benton06-09.htm F7F Finished F7F
F7F: Finished F7F














Finished F7F

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-51.htm F7F First Flight
F7F: First Flight
8-23-09
















F7F First Flight

      

]]> http://home.comcast.net/~aljoajo/rcb/F7F-52.htm RCBuilder's Models go to Air Show at Redding Airport-Sept. 26-27, 2009
RCBuilder's Models go to Air Show at Redding Airport
Sept. 26-27, 2009


RCBuilder's Models at Redding Air Show
Sept. 26-27, 2009


Thousands of people came to the two day Air Show at Redding Municipal Airport which featured the Blue Angels, Golden Knights & many vintage planes including warbirds.

Several of RCBuilder's models [B-25, B-29, F7F, OV-10 & B-36] were on display at the RAMAC & NCRCUF exhibit.

Some of the full size planes were matched by the RCBuilder's models:
The California Department of Forestry OV-10 Bronco used as a fire spotter
& the matching RC model with the distinctive twin booms & color scheme
The Pacific Prowler B-25 made famous by the WWII Doolittle raids over Tokyo
& the matching B-25 Mitchell model with a camouflage type covering

The B-29 Superfortress, F7F Tigercat & B-36 Peacemaker were also on display.





See More Air Show Pictures At RAMAC Website

RCBuilder's Models go to Air Show at Redding Airport-Sept. 26-27, 2009

      

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