some things take a long time

Back in the Old Days of CB Radio, Middle 70s, I like many others jumped into CB Radio. When I sent off to get a license I checked the box for Radio control devices similar to drones or helicopters or aircraft. Now in 2016, forty-five years later, I finally bought my first radio controlled airplane! My choice of aircraft is a sea plane called a PBY Catalina with a wing span just under five foot. It is a model that is ready-to-fly out of the box. However, I will have to do a little work to make sure that the aircraft is watertight. It's maiden voyage the little sea plane will be lifting from the surface of Lake D'Arbonne in about a week. I don't plan to make the maiden launch from the water on the weekend because I don't want to distract crappie fishermen. Nobobdy needs to fall out of a boat. If you happen to see my "maiden voyage", you will be at the right place at the wrong time! What ya'll think? :fish

I would love to see a picture of the plane.....I am familiar with the plane you have.....planes have always fascinated me....I have several friends who build and fly the RC 1/4 scale planes....I also got my CB license in the mid 60's...KQR6830....once talked "skip" mobile to mobile to Ontario, Canada.....went by the handle of "Robin Hood".....

Good luck on your maiden voyage.....

It's been 30 years since I been to Darbone or there abouts I went to college in Ruston and we used to go to a landing off 33 and rent a bateau for 1.50 a day and go either pop a bug or drown some shiners. The thing I remember the lake was full of standing dead timber be careful. That is if they are still standing.

Cappy, you are overdue for a visit to the Bone. the Flats are There loaded with stumps just under the surface. some old snags along the channel. you can see for Miles or get Blowed off the lake. when the fog is lifting at sunrie she is a sight to behold. ----- My CB handle was SWAMP RAT

Larry I thought of a handle for you current day. Dack Zund in honor of you puppies. :biggrin

My CB handle was captain cajun which got boiled down to Cappy which became my nickname. I even remember my CB call sign for some reason it stuck in my brain unlike old phone numbers and stuff.

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Back in the Old Days of CB Radio, Middle 70s, I like many others jumped into CB Radio. When I sent off to get a license I checked the box for Radio control devices similar to drones or helicopters or aircraft. Now in 2016, forty-five years later, I finally bought my first radio controlled airplane! My choice of aircraft is a sea plane called a PBY Catalina with a wing span just under five foot. It is a model that is ready-to-fly out of the box. However, I will have to do a little work to make sure that the aircraft is watertight. It's maiden voyage the little sea plane will be lifting from the surface of Lake D'Arbonne in about a week. I don't plan to make the maiden launch from the water on the weekend because I don't want to distract crappie fishermen. Nobobdy needs to fall out of a boat. If you happen to see my "maiden voyage", you will be at the right place at the wrong time! What ya'll think? :fish

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Boy, do I remember those days. Big fun. My handle was "Bushwacker" on the CB. I built those model planes and installed a small rotax engines on them, they would just scream. Balsa wood kits where I would lay out a large sheet of thick cardboard, straight pins would hold the struts while I applied the spars. Finish off with what they called "silkspan", soaked in water and once applied and dried was tight as a drum. They where slick, enjoying remembering that.

Also was learning how to fly actual aircraft at the same time which required a radio license. I believe I can still recite the alphabet - alpha, beta, Charlie, delta, echo, foxtrot, golf, hotel, etc. The first aircraft I flew and soloed in was N704ZX - zulu x-ray. I enjoyed calling out "704 zulu x-ray on final" on the radio prior to landing. Thanks for the memories FOL. Please post a picture of that plane.

Whisky Tango Foxtrot! I thought no one remembered the alphabet:biggrin any more. We used it on the water on occasion.

I still have three working base stations out in my shop.....complete with power mikes.....also have a solid state bi-linear amplifier....250 watts

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I still have three working base stations out in my shop.....complete with power mikes.....also have a solid state bi-linear amplifier....250 watts

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Do you still chat.....I have a CB in my truck & car with power mikes......great for keeping up with road conditions....saved me many times getting around stalled traffic.....and that happens plenty here around Baton Rouge as we do not have a loop around the city.....

Bruce....I turn one on a few times a year and play a little thats about it. I have not had a mobile in my vehicle since they came out with cell phones. I used to be on a radio every night but the internet and c.c just replaced that lol

i am thinking about picking up a couple VHF hand helds for camping and fishing we used them on the tug boat. much better range than citizens band and they are getting cheaper as tech r&d gets paid

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i am thinking about picking up a couple VHF hand helds for camping and fishing we used them on the tug boat. much better range than citizens band and they are getting cheaper as tech r&d gets paid

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good idea....I have had one built in on my boats the last 20 years.....there are always oilfield boats with radios on most of the waters I fish that could come help in an emergency.....course, now we also have cell phones.....

My numbers are KBBK-1269. About 3 weeks after I got my call-sign letters, I got a letter from the FCC changing my call-sign numbers because they had double-issued numbers. I was in the process of memorizing my numbers and about a month later they sent me another letter and changed my numbers again. By the time I got through with trying to remember it, all I can remember is KBBK and I think the numbers are 1269?!* flying around in space probably. Sounded good to me. I'm working on the plane trying to waterproof the model as it is made of foam and where the halves are put together, I'm having to seal everything so water doesn't get in the electronics and ruin everything.

Love IT!! rotfl

PICTURES!

Talked to my flying friend yesterday and told him about your plane.....he is flying a 40% scale model.....

Tracker & shiners Pictures you wanted !!!! The Wife has been Recruited just for your Pictute Pleasure!!!!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7p..._=w858-h643-no


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/p1...p=w858-h643-no

thanks....now for the video in flight......

The Glue I used I Love. Called ProBond Advanced, Its 100% Waterproof, Fast drying, and clear as Glass. It will fill smaller cracks as well. It is made by Elmers, The next time you want some good glue Go get some .... If my plane was 40% scale I would be inside. I got my Pilots License when I was 7 years old. My solo was in a wooden Chicken Coup with Wings attached from the Roof of Grandpaws Barn.

Thanks FOL, now for an actual picture of your plane. You're a knucklehead by the way :)

It is our Secret we have pictures over here on this thread

Any landing you walk away from is a good one

you and your dog STILL look alike.......

You can tell it was made in China !!!!! The Directions were as clear as MUD ---- If followed the tail could be broken, the Props was the last thing put on instead of step 5. Following the Directions I had to take the wing back off. nothing worked. with the reciever & Battery out of the plane I finally got everything to work but the elect motors. I read through the mud dozens of times trying everything I could think of ---- then accidently found the problem . The safety switch on the controler had been installed UPSIDE DOWN. Had the props been on it would have took off in the House. It Kind of reminded me of the chicken Coup without Motors. The Plane Is finished taking about 4 times longer than the Mud had said. both hands will be on the controls when flying so no video unless someone else on the lake gets it

Way cool.

Never give up........

love it already.....no pics can replace the story....lol