Archive of the Yahoo! Groups mailing list for the Bug hand-launch glider 2002-2018
I put on .049 engine on my hand built (from RCM plans) sylus glider. It s a one meter glider and worked great with that engine. I turned a film canister
From chris · July 11, 2012 10:50 PM
Thanks for the heads up Dick... Appreciated. Dave
From dfairchilds@sbcglobal.net · July 7, 2012 6:57 PM
Dave, when you do your article remember that it s Babe Bee. :) Dick ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
From Richard Adams · July 7, 2012 9:14 AM
Hi, I still have the new plans ready to build with but my Bug is still flying even though it has now had many repairs...and is awaiting one at the
From Laurie (WJ) Carroll · July 7, 2012 8:02 AM
You guys are amazing! I knew the collective memory wouldn t let me down. My mind is alight with ideas. And yes, I will use a .049 glow engine, probably a
From dfairchilds@sbcglobal.net · July 7, 2012 7:34 AM
If you could get your hands on a great planes spirit glider I modified one yo take a .061 and you could speck it in 2 minutes and then thermal until your
From Thomas Mabry · July 6, 2012 2:18 PM
Beautiful proportions! Dick ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
From Richard Adams · July 6, 2012 6:14 PM
How about this one, http://www.cavemanrocketry.com/graupner-topsy-clone_pid1348.html (I hope to have some time to edit the discription tomorrow) It is a copy
From janhein Ramakers · July 6, 2012 4:39 PM
Hey, Old timer! (You have a year or two on me.) If you can find a kit for Southwest Sailplane s Baby Bowlus, this is a great sailplane for an .049 assist.
From Dick Adams · July 6, 2012 1:17 PM
You have to click on Hand Launch to get to the Lil Bird 2 on the skybench site. John ________________________________ From: John Gallagher
From John Gallagher · July 6, 2012 2:10 PM
The .049 was equivalent to the old speed 400 class in electrics. Most gliders in that class were about 60 in span. There are a lot of old hand launch
From John Gallagher · July 6, 2012 1:15 PM
Hello Dave! Just wondering why an 0490 engine (was that the little PeeWee engine? sure I had one at some point!) Ever though of a brushless system? Dodge To:
From Roger Ditchburn · July 6, 2012 11:53 AM
Think its still alive, =] Bout to get started on my 2nd bug, just need to get a decent workbench sorted =P Anyone got any mod versions of the bug?
From dodgeditchrc · July 6, 2012 11:51 AM
Have there been no posts since 18 May? Is this group on the way down or the way up? Hate to see it fade. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
From David Fairchilds · July 6, 2012 7:27 AM
I m a new guy. That is going to obvious! I have been building models of my own design and others for 60 years. Yup, 60. Started when I was eight. R/C,
From dfairchilds@sbcglobal.net · July 5, 2012 7:48 PM
Hi Paul I also suck (and hate) having to sand ribs for building, i just refuse to but luckily I ve got the laser which leaves no excuse not to build something.
From cronselaar · May 18, 2012 11:17 AM
hi, i tried to message yesterday but it looks like it never got sent/posted. i might be interested in this kit. i want a bug but i am useless at cutting out
From paulmccaughey79 · May 16, 2012 6:24 AM
hi, i have only recently discovered the bug and could be interested in a kit. do you have photos and can you confirm the changes you made from the original bug
From paulmccaughey79 · May 15, 2012 9:02 AM
Hi, Just to let everyone know. I ve recently stumbled on to the Bug DLG glider and loved it from the get go... I have now built 2 of my own and also made 5
From cronselaar · May 14, 2012 10:36 AM
janhein The kit with two short kits arrive in perfect condition, thanks Charles Conti 206-310-7884 ... From: janhein Ramakers
From dmn1003@aol.com · May 7, 2012 4:51 PM
Hi, I would like to know if the hk-282 2g 0.2kg.cm servo would be up to the job for the bug? I do have these and would like your input. Furthermore at the
From cronselaar · April 30, 2012 5:34 PM
Good info on the blade and angle. Here s a link to a copy of the original blade pdf - http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7901141&postcount=291 I
From mpwlad · April 30, 2012 10:32 AM
janhein – good link to the Dutch lightning bug thread. John – Thanks for the scale bug tail file and height info. and kb11troy, thanks for the laminate
From mpwlad · April 30, 2012 10:05 AM
... 1.5 mil Doculite is what a lot of folks use. Available from Laminator.com: https://www.laminator.com/standard-laminating-film.html
From kb11troy · April 30, 2012 7:58 AM
A peg is not recommended. A blade is just as easy and has a lot less drag and much kinder on the fingers. At this scale a ply blank with glass or carbon tow
From Rusty Nail · April 30, 2012 7:01 AM
Don t think the skewer will be strong enough. I suggest using a 1-1/2 long piece of the same 1/8 diameter carbon tube used for the wing spar. Remember
From John Gallagher · April 29, 2012 7:44 PM
Recently I learned that my CAD program scales the .pdf file to fit the page size with no option to set the scale to actual size, so that file is not to
From John Gallagher · April 29, 2012 7:09 PM
Yet another kit safely received. Thanks for the nice cut, nice wood, and good packaging, Jan-Hein! Bests, Gábor
From glu.lists · April 27, 2012 5:43 AM
Hi Guys, I have only now finally started my bug. I have pretty much made everything. I just need some advice on the DLG peg in the wing. How strong does the
From mattnsim · April 29, 2012 12:49 AM
Hi all. Just finished my first bug... watch out for the laminate covering. I covered the tip to rib 7 with normal covering, laminate couldn t handle the curve.
From cronselaar · April 29, 2012 4:28 PM
some building pictures from the dutch forum http://www.modelbouwforum.nl/forums/hlg-dlg/157990-bug-lightning-3.html ... [Non-text portions of this message have
From janhein Ramakers · April 29, 2012 4:58 PM
The Lightninbug 34 DLG will be my first Bug build. Is the modified optional fin/rudder Mar 29, 2012 file in the Lightninbug 34 SAL or DLG folder to scale
From mpwlad · April 29, 2012 3:17 PM
Kits arrived safely Jan-Hein. Nice wood, well packaged. Thanks. Can t wait to get started. Best wishes, Mark M
From Mark · April 11, 2012 3:41 AM
Hi Jan-Hein please put me on the list, I have just paypal d you money for 1 kit plus postage Many thanks Peter K ... [Non-text portions of this message have
From Peter Kerrigan · April 9, 2012 1:13 PM
Hello Peter I will be cutting new kits this week, and can put you on the list for a kit if you like. payments can be made by paypal to
From janhein Ramakers · April 9, 2012 1:00 PM
Hello Rick the second batch of kits was shipped last weekend, the third series of kits will go out at the end of this week. The bug was more popular than I
From janhein Ramakers · April 9, 2012 12:57 PM
Hi Johnathon My name is Rick Starrantino I paypaled you money for 2 Short kits have not yet had a response from you can you give me an update Thanks Rick
From Ricky Starr · April 9, 2012 12:41 PM
Hi Janhein do you still have any short kits left , if you do , will you be able to post to Ireland many thanks peter k ... [Non-text portions of this message
From Peter Kerrigan · April 9, 2012 11:11 AM
Hi John, i dont mind a bit. Infact this is what it is all about... a collaboration! The tests will be interesting to see. Has any one finished one of these wee
From Squid · March 30, 2012 3:30 AM
keep quit for at least 6 weeks ;-) succes with your recovery ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
From janhein Ramakers · March 30, 2012 1:22 AM
Hi, Hope Alan doesn t mind that I uploaded this modified optional tail file to the Lightninbug folder.I m working on the theory that more fin/rudder area gives
From gldrgidr · March 29, 2012 8:37 PM
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the BugHLG group. File : /Lightninbug 34
From BugHLG@yahoogroups.com · March 29, 2012 7:54 PM
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the BugHLG group. File : /BugTail.dwg
From BugHLG@yahoogroups.com · March 29, 2012 7:34 PM
Janhiem, I would like 2 kits 20 euros + shipping 5.70 euros. Total 25.70 euros Money has been sent by paypay. Please ship to: Charles Conti 4100 Mathew Dr
From dmn1003@aol.com · March 27, 2012 12:22 PM
I accidentally discovered your method :) I cut off the thread and then used a small stone in my Dremel to try to grind off the guide. Of course, when it heated
From kb11troy · March 27, 2012 11:10 AM
Fantastic. My printer is dead so I ll head to the library to have them printed. Plan to modify my Bug #2 to the new airfoil. Thanks John
From John Gallagher · March 27, 2012 7:23 AM
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the BugHLG group. File : /Lightninbug 34
From BugHLG@yahoogroups.com · March 27, 2012 4:57 AM
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the BugHLG group. File : /Lightninbug 34
From BugHLG@yahoogroups.com · March 27, 2012 4:57 AM
Sorry about the delay there John. I have uploaded it. I Hope this helps all. Kind Regards Alan
From Squid · March 27, 2012 4:56 AM
Alan, Did you ever get around to making the AG37 Ribs available on a letter size pdf for easy printing? John
From gldrgidr · March 26, 2012 9:13 PM
Hello Krysztof. It is no problem at all to send one to Berlin . Shipping is 5 euro s for one or two kits. greetings Jan-Hein Ramakers ... [Non-text portions of
From janhein Ramakers · March 26, 2012 4:11 PM
Hi, If it s not a problem I would like to order one. I m living in Berlin. Best regards. Krzysztof
From Krzysztof Ebert · March 26, 2012 10:40 AM
I wold like to buy 2 sets can i have a price and will you send me a pay pall link for payment Thanks Rick Starrantino ________________________________ From:
From Ricky Starr · March 26, 2012 10:33 AM
3mm tubing is for the HLG version. Much to flexible for high launches on a DLG where a stiff airframe is a must.to limiy tail wag. Maybe try a GForce skinny UL
From Rusty Nail · March 25, 2012 5:55 AM
Hello Charles The kits are ready for transport, and can be shipped tot the USA. price for the kits is 10 euro s shipping is 5.70 euro s and i can put two kits
From janhein Ramakers · March 25, 2012 4:33 AM
Hi Guys, I m confused by the recommendations for SkyShark P90 and P100. Here are some weight comparisons of P90/P100 to standard recommended 1/8 pultruded CF
From maxddnj · March 24, 2012 10:38 PM
Hello Group The first short kits are ready for transport. And all the parts fit in a small box that can be shipped as an enveloppe. Two kits can be shipped in
From Janhein · March 24, 2012 8:15 AM
You can always ask at tackle shops if they have any busted graphite rods you can have. I worked at a shop, so scored heaps, but you should be able to get some
From Stuart Bradley · March 23, 2012 6:05 PM
I have a problem with using fishing rods. It seems that I would, instead of chopping it up and making a couple model planes out of it, I d rig up and go
From Katie Taylor · March 23, 2012 6:01 PM
I too have found that using a fishing rod is a really great cheap alternative to other carbon rods for booms. Personally I buy the cheap telescopic rods, these
From Squid · March 23, 2012 5:46 PM
Hello ALL The first kits are ready for transport, I will calculate the international shipping costs tomorrow morning and up load some photo s. greetings
From janhein Ramakers · March 23, 2012 2:25 PM
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the BugHLG group. File : /BUGX-plan.pdf
From BugHLG@yahoogroups.com · March 23, 2012 11:07 AM
Not sure how you got the guides off your rod Rick, but the best way is to heat up the epoxy around the guide foot, and cut through the thread where the metal
From Stuart Bradley · March 22, 2012 5:33 PM
I should have added this to my last post, so it doesn t really count for the numbers: Shortly, the BugHLG group will pass 1000 posts! Very cool considering
From kb11troy · March 22, 2012 11:52 AM
... The spars are carbon rod that I salvaged from a kite that someone threw away- I think they are 2.5 or 3mm. I just used them because I had them on hand. I
From kb11troy · March 22, 2012 11:46 AM
Rick, You also used the rod for the spars. Did you buy more than one fishing rod to get both wing spars the same? Did you actually test the height of your
From John Gallagher · March 22, 2012 10:47 AM
FWIW- the boom is good, but the nice launches really started when I began using the rearward mounted launch peg. The mounting looks suspicious, but it has held
From kb11troy · March 22, 2012 7:58 AM
Yes- the rod is tapered. It was just a typical two piece rod, and I cut the boom from near the tip end. It was a matter of deciding what I wanted the maximum
From kb11troy · March 22, 2012 7:54 AM
... Obviously you can t argue with what works! :) TS
From Tim Schuh · March 21, 2012 11:38 PM
Such a great idea. Was the fishing rod tapered?
From maxddnj · March 21, 2012 8:59 PM
I m getting consistent 90 - 100 launches (measured by a RAM3) on my Bug with the fishing rod boom. Must be working well :) Rick
From kb11troy · March 21, 2012 8:17 PM
Will do, Rick. John ________________________________ From: kb11troy To: BugHLG@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 7:28
From John Gallagher · March 21, 2012 8:13 PM
I ve purchased from Goodwinds for years. They used to be in the basement of Gasworks kite shop in Seattle. The former owner sold to her son and he moved out
From raincityflyer · March 21, 2012 8:00 PM
... I agree with Chris. I ve used P90 and P100 tubes on my 1.2m and 1.5m woodie DLG experiments without any issues at all. In fact I used a P100 on a 2M
From Tim Schuh · March 21, 2012 6:41 PM
Make sure you are watching your weights with retail CF parts. The OD s may match, but the wall thickness is what kills you. The final version of the Little
From raincityflyer · March 21, 2012 3:31 PM
After researching available carbon tubing, and the shipping costs, I concluded that I could spend about $15.00 on a cheap carbon fishing rod from Walmart and
From kb11troy · March 21, 2012 3:22 PM
.125 boom & spar for the Lightninbug and .1875 boom with .125 spar for Bug X - how important is it to keep to those diameters? I m finding it a challenge
From maxddnj · March 21, 2012 11:30 AM
A quick search produced Goodwinds and a good price on the P100. I d use one for the boom. 1/8 pultruded spars have worked fine for me. Rick found cf
From John Gallagher · March 21, 2012 10:46 AM
John- Nice job on updating the traditional plan- I like it. In Carl s article on building the Bug, he calls for 1/8 balsa at the W1 wing root ribs. This is
From kb11troy · March 21, 2012 7:28 AM
Max - I personally stay away from pultuded tubes. I prefer wrapped tubes around 1/4 or 5-6 mm. There are plenty of kite stores online that sell them for
From raincityflyer · March 21, 2012 12:41 AM
This is my second post and I apologize up front if this has been covered before. I did a quick search that returned nothing specific, just various mentions.
From maxddnj · March 20, 2012 10:42 PM
I have replaced the BugX-Vtailplan file with the BugX.pdf file. The changes: X-tail modified shape and size. Nose lengthened 3/4 . One servo moved to front
From gldrgidr · March 20, 2012 10:02 PM
Hi, I got my plans printed out this morning AO size.....NZD15.00 and bought the carbon tube last Friday......ready to start....Rgds....Laurie
From Laurie · March 20, 2012 9:52 PM
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the BugHLG group. File : /BUGX-plan.pdf
From BugHLG@yahoogroups.com · March 20, 2012 8:28 PM
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the BugHLG group. File : /BUGX-plan.pdf
From BugHLG@yahoogroups.com · March 20, 2012 6:58 PM
Hi John, Yes i will do that tonight. I will also put the body parts on letter size and A4 for all us metric folks. Kind Regards Alan
From Squid · March 19, 2012 2:55 PM
Thanks, John. The tip is 1/8 on a 45 bias. The spar is channeled in almost to the back side. The thumb grip (airfoil shape) is contest balsa notched for the
From raincityflyer · March 19, 2012 12:24 PM
Looks Great! Love the lightning bolt on the rudder. Are your tips made of two layers of 1/16 balsa to form the airfoil shape or are they solid? John
From John Gallagher · March 19, 2012 12:09 PM
I got started building this weekend and posted an update in the files section. Changes so far: Full flying elevator - First attempt at this new design. It s a
From raincityflyer · March 18, 2012 10:47 PM
Alan, There s a couple of things that should be changed. The control horns need to be at a steeper angle so that the hole is above a point just ahead of the
From gldrgidr · March 18, 2012 12:41 PM
Would you be able to ship to USA?
From laser100 · March 18, 2012 1:40 AM
The plans are ready for the lazer cutter now, and I will do some test cuts this fiday. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
From janhein Ramakers · March 17, 2012 10:46 AM
Max..... That is a great idea! How cool would that look!
From Squid · March 16, 2012 3:44 PM
Janhein, In your short kits are you going to lightly burn that lightning bolt into the tail. Because that would be cool:)
From maxddnj · March 16, 2012 2:23 PM
I m from the Little Nipper School of Lightness and we learned to use a 1/16 OD aluminum tube bent to a 90 at the control horns and servos. To get the lengths
From raincityflyer · March 15, 2012 10:39 AM
John - I ll stick to the plans - mostly... My goals is to make it look fairly stock , just add the bits that I like here and there. It ll have the fuse as
From raincityflyer · March 15, 2012 10:29 AM
... Quite right of course- my experience with it is anecdotal. The DLG guys in another forum I read (RCG Handlaunch)say that carbon push rods are the lightest
From kb11troy · March 15, 2012 5:57 AM
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the BugHLG group. File : /Lightninbug 34
From BugHLG@yahoogroups.com · March 15, 2012 3:19 AM
Thanks Chris. Cheerleader? Just don t ask to see my Pom-Poms. Hopefully I ve been a little more than just a cheerleader. The Drela based rudder was mine
From John Gallagher · March 14, 2012 11:57 PM
Good call, John. Your are doing the right thing by seeking and abiding by Carl s opinion. Follow you conscience and do whatever you think is right. JJ
From jerryflyer · March 14, 2012 11:17 AM