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    n-Arrow3b build

    Remember when you use the lead shot and epoxy method that the result is less dense than solid lead...the bulb will have to be bigger to get the...
    Post by: mudhenk27, Feb 20, 2016 in forum: General Discussion (RG65)
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    New Footy

    Progress, Jim, but I'm not sure if I'm going to pursue it farther. Nathan printed the plug successfully. The nature of the process seems less...
    Post by: mudhenk27, Oct 27, 2015 in forum: General Discussion (Footy)
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    First EasyIII Rig Experience

    [ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] I decided to move the pivot point of the rig closer to the CE of the sail, so I made new booms...
    Post by: mudhenk27, Oct 5, 2015 in forum: General Discussion (Footy)
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    First EasyIII Rig Experience

    Yup, same idea for the wire, Claudio. I attach the sail at only the fore and aft ends of the head, though...so the camber of the sail goes all...
    Post by: mudhenk27, Oct 2, 2015 in forum: General Discussion (Footy)
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    First EasyIII Rig Experience

    Thanks, Claudio. Gusts came and went so quickly that sheeting out wasn't effective enough to avoid the broach in all cases. I never lost...
    Post by: mudhenk27, Sep 30, 2015 in forum: General Discussion (Footy)
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    First EasyIII Rig Experience

    The Quahog Regatta was yesterday. Winds were highly variable and gusty...coming from different directions all the time. Several times on the...
    Thread by: mudhenk27, Sep 27, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: General Discussion (Footy)
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    Easy III Rig Wind Speed Recommendations?

    I built 3 rigs. An 8.1, a 13.1, and a 19.1. I'm hoping that I have OK coverage from 0 to 15 knots, because I'm out of materials and only a week...
    Post by: mudhenk27, Sep 18, 2015 in forum: General Discussion (Footy)
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    Easy III Rig Wind Speed Recommendations?

    I'd appreciate some help from competitors using Easy III rigs. I'm building some for my new Footy, and I'd appreciate it if someone could give me...
    Thread by: mudhenk27, Sep 17, 2015, 1 replies, in forum: General Discussion (Footy)
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    2015 Footy Gold Cup

    Turns out I was too optimistic...just got it all put together. The boat with 13.1 rig mounted is 490 grams. Still, for a wood boat with a 340g...
    Post by: mudhenk27, Sep 16, 2015 in forum: General Discussion (Footy)
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    2015 Footy Gold Cup

    Thanks, Claudio. I've been working the lighter side lately, with boats in the 280g range. They have sailed quite well, but I'm ready for a...
    Post by: mudhenk27, Sep 15, 2015 in forum: General Discussion (Footy)
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    2015 Footy Gold Cup

    ClaudioV, congratulations on your Cup victory. The Italian group seems to be leading the world in innovation right now. Could you please share...
    Post by: mudhenk27, Aug 31, 2015 in forum: General Discussion (Footy)
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    New design on the (digital) drawing board

    Thanks, Marc...light air is what she was designed for, so it's good to hear she can still keep up. Bill
    Post by: mudhenk27, Aug 27, 2015 in forum: General Discussion (RG65)
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    New design on the (digital) drawing board

    Thanks, John, but I think I'm liking Joannes suggestion better ;-) I have a set of laser-cut frames for a plane that I'd like to build this...
    Post by: mudhenk27, Aug 26, 2015 in forum: General Discussion (RG65)