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I just finished my fourth Bug. I had been using just water based poly mixed with food color, but I found that mixing the food color with 99% isopropyl alcohol
Started by · May 7, 2004 4:21 PM
Last message from May 7, 2004 10:05 PM
Thanks for the kool link. I saved it. Lots of good stuff.
Started by · May 6, 2004 2:08 PM
Last message from May 6, 2004 2:08 PM
I have built a couple of bugs and now gambler. They all share the same control system which I am having major difficulties with. Does any one have good ways to
Started by · April 10, 2004 8:20 PM
Last message from May 6, 2004 9:55 AM
When you need to drill the 1/8 holes for your Bug, like for the wing mounting dowel hole in f-2 or in the wing leading edge use a sharpend 1/8 brass tube. It
Started by · May 6, 2004 4:41 AM
Last message from May 6, 2004 9:42 AM
Hi, I am a newbie of HLG. I flew EPP slope gliders for around one year and just finish my ZIP from hobby-lobby as my fist HLG. I am thinking to build a BUG for
Started by · April 10, 2004 9:15 PM
Last message from May 5, 2004 1:26 PM
hi everyone, i use a 4 cell 50mah NiCd pack in my bug which lasts for just over half an hour. Is this the longest the battery pack will last for? Dave
Started by · April 24, 2004 6:42 AM
Last message from April 29, 2004 10:32 AM
Building a new bug. I am using the AG-3 airfoil and an extra #3 rib for a 35 inch wing. I used the templates here to build the X tail but I was wondering what
Started by · April 20, 2004 12:01 PM
Last message from April 20, 2004 12:01 PM
Hi. I want to take a break from expensive brushless and Lipo stuff for a while, so am going to try HLG. I just ordered the Bug plans, and have a source for
Started by · April 14, 2004 7:18 PM
Last message from April 15, 2004 8:55 AM
I have used food coloring mixed with WBPU for fuse and tail, works great, anyone else tried it? Looks alot better than dope or paint.You can mix alot of
Started by · April 3, 2004 5:05 PM
Last message from April 7, 2004 4:18 PM
Clark, Jason (also known as Zhack) is the one who built the ultra light bug. My x-tailed version came in at 3.8 ounces. Check Zhack s description of adding
Started by · March 27, 2004 9:54 PM
Last message from March 28, 2004 10:33 AM
I uploaded a file to the Files section of the bug group. This info was previously posted (#266). This is an alternate method to hinge tail surfaces. It s more
Started by · March 27, 2004 10:49 PM
Last message from March 27, 2004 10:49 PM
I just finished a project I envisioned long ago but was unable to get to. I built an exteneded wing BUG (35 ) to 72g. Thats 2.6 oz and 1.8 oz/ft2. Should be
Started by · March 14, 2004 2:20 AM
Last message from March 27, 2004 7:52 AM
Just a reminder. In order to prevent the spamming of this group, the first time a member posts to the group the moderator (that s me) must approve the post.
Started by · March 26, 2004 9:53 PM
Last message from March 26, 2004 10:26 PM
Hi, I am about to build a few versions of Mr. Dowdy¹s Bug. At least one based on his original design and others based on longer wingspans and different tail
Started by · March 26, 2004 2:43 PM
Last message from March 26, 2004 6:08 PM
Sorry for the delay. Been real busy lately. Hope you enjoy the pic s and that they are helpful. BTW, I had an earlier vtail BUG that I SAL d Hard. It
Started by · March 22, 2004 1:40 PM
Last message from March 26, 2004 2:07 PM
I have heard of this could anyone please tell me how to go about doing this to my plane What kind of Spackle ? What is the mix rate Goop to Toluene. It would
Started by · March 15, 2004 11:34 PM
Last message from March 16, 2004 8:54 AM
sorry. link text wrapped, I ll try again: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=157881
Started by · March 15, 2004 1:28 PM
Last message from March 15, 2004 1:28 PM
I thought I was a member of the group and can not access anything on the homepage. I tried to join and it won t let me but I get email from the mailing list.
Started by · March 14, 2004 2:59 PM
Last message from March 14, 2004 8:44 PM
Hello! I live in France and I have built a Bug. It flies very well! There are photos if my Bug on this list. Thanks for this fantastic glider!!! [Non-text
Started by · February 29, 2004 8:54 AM
Last message from March 11, 2004 8:07 AM
For anyone still lurking about or wanting to get their thumbs in shape for the season. I have posted a ZIP file in the files section called FMSBUG. Comments or
Started by · February 24, 2004 3:43 PM
Last message from February 24, 2004 3:43 PM
New to HLG and want something simple. This looks like it might fit the bill. How do I get the plans?
Started by · February 21, 2004 9:03 PM
Last message from February 22, 2004 1:22 PM
Hey guys. I am building my first Bug and have a few questions. First off, I was told to use a Avia Kite Mfg. micro tapered boom....what the heck is that?
Started by · February 9, 2004 4:16 PM
Last message from February 17, 2004 12:29 AM
I had an idea as I was looking over the carbon fibre stuff. The plans all for 0.025 x 20 music wire for pushrods. Why not use .020 carbon fibre rods? Would
Started by · February 14, 2004 1:15 PM
Last message from February 14, 2004 1:15 PM
This thread thread made me think.... http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php? s=6a251ce1811b7f90bc6f5bc9384673cd&threadid=188976&perpage=15&pagenum ber=1
Started by · February 11, 2004 6:52 AM
Last message from February 13, 2004 8:59 AM
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Started by · January 14, 2004 3:08 PM
Last message from January 14, 2004 3:08 PM
With the talk of presets, it might be good to define what I consider the two methods of Side-Arm-Launching. The original method: There used to be a animated
Started by · January 13, 2004 11:06 PM
Last message from January 13, 2004 11:06 PM
Two weeks ago, here in New Jersey, we had a good flying weekend. I got my longest thermal flight with the Bug. It was 6 minutes and 50 seconds. Has anyone
Started by · December 7, 2003 2:15 PM
Last message from January 13, 2004 8:22 PM
New pics posted. This is a gift for my father-in-law, who is just getting into R/C. With that in mind, I built the pod hard enough to hit a golf ball. (might
Started by · December 23, 2003 11:19 AM
Last message from December 23, 2003 11:19 AM
Can some one please tell me how the two elevator halves are joined together and while not having to make a big hole on the vertical stab? Cheers Henry
Started by · December 8, 2003 12:55 PM
Last message from December 8, 2003 2:53 PM
I am frustrated that I am still getting miserable flight time. I have extended the wing and lightened the pod by using a smaller diameter tail tube. The all up
Started by · November 24, 2003 6:18 PM
Last message from December 7, 2003 1:51 PM
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Started by · December 3, 2003 3:48 PM
Last message from December 3, 2003 3:48 PM
hi all, Ive finished my Bug making it side-arm-launchable but still kept the V-tail. The AUW is about 3.5 oz. Yesterday i flew it at my local field and was
Started by · November 29, 2003 6:41 AM
Last message from November 29, 2003 6:41 AM
Has anyone tried using a small Li-Poly pack in their Bug? I just bought a 250 mah single cell pack that weighs about .2 ounces. It only puts out 3.7 volts but
Started by · November 17, 2003 9:59 PM
Last message from November 17, 2003 10:34 PM
Hey Everyone, I m impatiently awaiting delivery of my Bug plans and am wondering if anyone call tell me to what extent the Bug Material List attached in the
Started by · November 17, 2003 3:05 PM
Last message from November 17, 2003 3:05 PM
Has anyone in this group also come across a slowflyer plan called the Food Wrap 2000 by Eut Tileston? If it s not an abuse of the forum to ask, has anyone
Started by · November 11, 2003 10:28 PM
Last message from November 12, 2003 8:09 PM
Has anyone glassed the whole fuse pod? Does it add structural strength beyond what just a coat of thinned epoxy would? I think Gambler plans suggest that
Started by · November 6, 2003 9:39 PM
Last message from November 7, 2003 8:19 AM
I m planning on upsizing my Lil Bugger that s based on the Bug wing. My question - How wide of a root chord can I expand up to? I m thinking 48-54 wing span.
Started by · October 23, 2003 7:11 PM
Last message from October 27, 2003 10:21 AM
Hi, I m trying to find out why my Bug came out so heavy. It s 3.8 ounces with a wingspan of 34 inches. My wing weighs 1.4 ounces. Can those of you with
Started by · October 5, 2003 11:20 PM
Last message from October 10, 2003 2:25 AM
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Started by · September 29, 2003 5:55 PM
Last message from September 29, 2003 5:55 PM
Hi All, First off, I know I should not clog up the various groups with off topic emails. I know it s not acceptable and I promise I ll never do it again, but
Started by · September 8, 2003 2:41 PM
Last message from September 8, 2003 2:41 PM
Hi All, I ve haven t sent many posts in the last day or so... so I thought I d mention a few things as we go into the weekend: Looks like we re going to have
Started by · September 5, 2003 4:17 PM
Last message from September 5, 2003 4:17 PM
This question has been bugging me a long time and I have been too embarrassed to ask. What is the difference between carbon fiber and fiberglass? I can I tell?
Started by · September 1, 2003 4:48 AM
Last message from September 1, 2003 1:01 PM
Hi THE MAILSERVER SAYS there is delivery error, something about bcc not allowed. I don t know how this happens... I just scrapped a set of extended wings I
Started by · August 30, 2003 3:48 PM
Last message from September 1, 2003 12:39 AM
Hi All, I m new to this group. I like RC and this groups sounded interesting. I belong to a number of different groups and recently started building a web
Started by · August 23, 2003 3:26 PM
Last message from August 23, 2003 3:26 PM
I have solved the problem with the rib templates not matching the wing planform, the copier I used to copy the rib templates from the plan enlarged the
Started by · August 19, 2003 12:50 PM
Last message from August 19, 2003 12:50 PM
now I need the parts. I have 2 FMA S80 servos I figure I ll need get a GWS R-4P Rx, and the carbon parts for the boom & spar, the wood I have or can get
Started by · August 18, 2003 9:16 PM
Last message from August 19, 2003 12:27 AM
Has anyone had a problem with the rib templates on the plan being too long (causes the spar hole/leading edge to line up too far forward)? Also what is the
Started by · August 8, 2003 4:50 PM
Last message from August 8, 2003 10:02 PM
I have a few carbon pods left from a club project. These were designed by Colin Bosch and used for his successful Carbon Bug. This is a design that features
Started by · August 4, 2003 12:04 AM
Last message from August 4, 2003 12:04 AM
Frans and John, Great looking Bugs. I like the idea of the corner reinforcement on the fuse. Are your servos stacked together? Do you just use double sided
Started by · August 1, 2003 10:08 AM
Last message from August 1, 2003 1:07 PM
How do I stop the tails of my V tail from warping? Bill Scott
Started by · July 21, 2003 1:51 PM
Last message from July 21, 2003 2:59 PM
Denny Maize from Polecat (XP-3) leaked out this improved method for hinging DLG tailfeathers. This involves using a strip of Micafilm covering as a hinge for
Started by · July 19, 2003 10:08 PM
Last message from July 19, 2003 10:08 PM
Just finished my first bug. It has a 34.5 wingspan, x-tail (Sidewinder style tail), and a wing peg. I used red ultracote lite on top of the wing and clear
Started by · July 19, 2003 12:10 AM
Last message from July 19, 2003 12:10 AM
What modifications, if any, need to be made to a Bug to make it SAL capable? I m not interested in a full blown discus style launch, I don t think either the
Started by · July 5, 2003 7:20 AM
Last message from July 13, 2003 10:51 AM
Hi all, Tapestreamer motor conversion: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=129868 Discussion list:
Started by · July 7, 2003 12:42 PM
Last message from July 7, 2003 12:42 PM
I have built and flown a bug that is built to plan but due to various reinforcements it is quite a bit heavier 4Oz. e.g. 2 layers of FG on fuse,FG on tail
Started by · July 4, 2003 8:43 AM
Last message from July 4, 2003 1:39 PM
I ve been watching this group for a while and almost have my bug built. Just wondering if anyone has any BUG Videos?
Started by · June 27, 2003 7:39 PM
Last message from June 30, 2003 12:58 PM
I know this shows how much of a novice I am but DLG wasn t too hard to figure out. What is a SAL launch? TIA Jim
Started by · June 21, 2003 7:01 PM
Last message from June 25, 2003 7:03 PM
I am from Holland, I ve build a Bug last week and fel in love with it after the first flight . I ve also uploaded some pictures to a fotoalbum (Frans). This
Started by · June 25, 2003 4:47 PM
Last message from June 25, 2003 6:40 PM
I know this question has been asked once before but no one really elaborate on this. Is this possible? Has anyone tried this? What mods are required? Thanks
Started by · June 22, 2003 7:41 AM
Last message from June 25, 2003 5:15 PM
Had a few more flights, and the battery went dead. I did not time the exact duration but even with 4 cells the battery did not last very long. On closer
Started by · June 16, 2003 6:23 AM
Last message from June 16, 2003 5:02 PM
I have finally finished building and had some flying. The bug fuse is glassed with two layers of .75 oz and because i don t have 555 I used 4-cell battery
Started by · June 15, 2003 7:05 AM
Last message from June 15, 2003 7:05 AM
Hey fellow Bugger s :) I just recieved my plans....whew! Took long enough. Anyway I m needing the 1/8 CF to build and I don t have the money at the moment. So
Started by · June 7, 2003 7:16 PM
Last message from June 11, 2003 9:08 AM
Hey fellow BUGites, I am going to be building a mosquito HLG and a Bug. Which receiver do you guys use? Bergs, the M5, and park-flyer types all look enticing
Started by · June 7, 2003 2:48 AM
Last message from June 7, 2003 9:38 AM
Thanks for all your reply So I infer that the bug can fly without dual rate, expo; and if I use a cruciform tail a non computer radio will suffice? What is the
Started by · June 2, 2003 7:56 AM
Last message from June 3, 2003 9:25 AM
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Started by · June 2, 2003 2:28 PM
Last message from June 2, 2003 2:28 PM
Thanks every one who offered suggestions on rib production. I now have a pair of wings that is true. The most useful thing I reckon is the use of rat tail
Started by · June 1, 2003 1:18 AM
Last message from June 1, 2003 9:17 PM
I think I will try to make the parts myself, since this will be good exercise anyway. I would appreciate it if you can give me some pointers, since this is my
Started by · May 29, 2003 3:35 AM
Last message from May 31, 2003 4:20 PM
If you want a stiffer tailboom for discus launching you can replace the 1/8 carbon tube for the tail boom of your bug, with the Hang-em- high kites
Started by · May 31, 2003 2:23 PM
Last message from May 31, 2003 2:23 PM
Hi Chris I noticed that you are the same Chris who started the thread on Upslope Spinner at RCGroup How do the two compare. You see, I have only been flying
Started by · May 29, 2003 8:59 PM
Last message from May 29, 2003 8:59 PM
I read in one of the past messages of someone who is offering Bug kits with composite fuselage option. can kind soul let me know who that might be? I live in
Started by · May 28, 2003 8:55 PM
Last message from May 29, 2003 1:09 PM
Hi John, I m Zhack the author of the Adding lightness... article you mentioned. I ve never had my BUG weigh over 3 oz with the original wing area. It weighed
Started by · May 13, 2003 11:05 PM
Last message from May 27, 2003 11:40 AM
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Started by · May 19, 2003 9:11 AM
Last message from May 19, 2003 9:11 AM
I was building my first Bug tonight, finally got all my supplies together, and got ready to start.....sanded out all my ribs (whew, that was awful....I used a
Started by · May 16, 2003 11:13 PM
Last message from May 17, 2003 8:59 AM
I was driving up a mountain road in the late afternoon just before sunset tonite and I noticed some hawks playing in some gentle slope and late afternoon
Started by · May 12, 2003 8:07 PM
Last message from May 12, 2003 11:43 PM
who sells kits for this plane?
Started by · February 10, 2003 12:24 AM
Last message from April 27, 2003 5:16 PM
A number of people have corresponded with me while they built their bugs. A common complaint is that the construction article that comes with the plans lack
Started by · April 25, 2003 8:19 PM
Last message from April 25, 2003 8:19 PM
Hi Guys; Any one have a BUG in good shape for sale? With or without servos in place. Regards- Bill
Started by · April 12, 2003 10:11 AM
Last message from April 12, 2003 10:11 AM
Thanks every one for your hints, and thanks Paul for the curciform tail dimensions. Now it is just a matter of waiting for the plan to arrive. I order almost 2
Started by · April 2, 2003 6:02 AM
Last message from April 2, 2003 6:02 AM
Can some one please kindly send me details of the cruciform tail. There is a rough sketch on the gallery with no dimension on it. Also how much rudder /
Started by · March 31, 2003 10:31 PM
Last message from April 1, 2003 6:23 PM
I have never flown HLG before, all my prior experience is with EPP slope foamies. I am very keen to try HLG, and I want something cheap; therefore I have
Started by · March 22, 2003 6:53 PM
Last message from March 24, 2003 9:46 AM
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
Started by · January 16, 2003 1:36 PM
Last message from March 4, 2003 8:00 PM
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?
Started by · March 3, 2003 7:21 PM
Last message from March 4, 2003 9:21 AM
Started by · February 25, 2003 12:46 PM
Last message from February 25, 2003 12:46 PM
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
Started by · January 17, 2003 9:42 AM
Last message from January 17, 2003 7:50 PM
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
Started by · January 16, 2003 12:57 PM
Last message from January 16, 2003 12:57 PM
... 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
Started by · January 2, 2003 9:36 AM
Last message from January 2, 2003 9:36 AM
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
Started by · December 13, 2002 11:10 PM
Last message from December 31, 2002 1:25 PM
I m curious about creating really light and stong tail feathers. I have looked at Dr. Drela s Apogee tail surfaces, but I m looking for something a modeler
Started by · October 8, 2002 12:50 AM
Last message from December 28, 2002 8:48 AM
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
Started by · December 13, 2002 8:55 PM
Last message from December 13, 2002 8:55 PM
Does anyone have a used Bug or other HLG/DLG they would like to sell me for Christmas? Toby _________________________________________________________________
Started by · December 5, 2002 4:50 PM
Last message from December 6, 2002 3:07 PM
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
Started by · December 1, 2002 12:59 PM
Last message from December 1, 2002 1:28 PM
anybody know of a programme that will combine Quicktime movies. Don t want to waste valuable modelling funds upgrading to Quicktime 6 Pro!!! [Non-text portions
Started by · November 3, 2002 4:00 PM
Last message from November 3, 2002 4:00 PM
I send this message to inform that a new mayor version of Profili, 2.0, has been released. Here are some of the news: - Drawing of leading edge, trailing edge,
Started by · October 26, 2002 11:51 PM
Last message from October 26, 2002 11:51 PM
Awesome! Background: I added 5 inches total to the wingspan (two extra #3 ribs) and kept the old dihedral angle. I created a Taboo like tail setup and used
Started by · October 17, 2002 6:10 PM
Last message from October 17, 2002 6:10 PM
Sometimes it is good to kow what does not work too well.... I tried a variation of Mark Drela s Hinge suggestions and sandwitched a layer of .5 Oz Fiberglass
Started by · October 17, 2002 4:01 PM
Last message from October 17, 2002 4:01 PM
Building goes well, just one word of warning: if you are building an extended wing Bug, you will need two pieces of 36 TE and two 36 dowels. The TE piece
Started by · October 6, 2002 3:07 PM
Last message from October 6, 2002 3:07 PM
Great day for The Bug! The last two days on my lunch hour I have had 4+ minute flights and several 2 + and 3+ flights. The dead air flights are up by about 30
Started by · September 17, 2002 4:11 PM
Last message from October 3, 2002 10:49 AM
This is from the LittleNipper group here on Yahoo and Chris Lewis. You have got to see this. He has done some great innovations. I ve been reading the comments
Started by · October 1, 2002 9:01 AM
Last message from October 1, 2002 8:53 PM
Everyone, I know that Colin used a gyro on his Bug for stability during launch. I was wondering what gyros, if any, you all are using and their weights.
Started by · September 9, 2002 10:56 PM
Last message from September 19, 2002 4:48 PM
I achieved my best thermal flight so far: three minutes. It never climbed very high, mostly circling without losing altitude, and just gradually gaining
Started by · September 9, 2002 1:12 PM
Last message from September 9, 2002 1:12 PM