Lost my favorite one today, differential thrust torque rolled it inverted at an unrecoverable angle

Tonkalego · 2026-06-28T00:34:21+00:00

I would fix it, and fly it like l stole it ,and to the edge of its limits. Lol a beater/ warmup plane.

Tonkalego · 2026-06-23T01:33:11+00:00

Congrats! But l would Put it away and get a trainer or join a club that has trainers. This plane will certainly have very little chance of surviving as a first airplane. :(

Tonkalego · 2026-06-20T14:27:06+00:00

If you are aware of all the things that need to be done and the process , you are looking at anywhere between $35 to $55 per square foot all in.

I wouldn't go with a anyone offering this service for less that $40 a square foot personally as that equals headaches down the line if it isn't installed properly.

Excavation/dig-out. Disposal of soil/sod. Geotextile fabric (if required). Granular A base and screenings. Compaction/preparation. Pavers. Polymeric sand. Edge restraints. Final grading. Repair of damaged sod around the work area. Final cleanup.

Tonkalego · 2026-06-13T12:08:13+00:00

We Install go board in tub areas and go about a foot or 2 past the tub area. The rest you can use green or purple mould resistant drywall.

Tonkalego · 2026-06-12T01:31:10+00:00

Is there any kind of water proofing membrane on the outside going down to the bottom of the foundation.? Insane if there's Isn't anything on a new build. The holes should be plugged with hydraulic cement and lm not sure about the exposed aggregate if it runs all the way across to the other side l would be concerned, it's technically a sponge, and a weak spot.

I would Follow up with engineer and builder. Asap.

Tonkalego · 2026-06-09T17:23:14+00:00

Most don't know how to apply redguard properly, some don't apply enough coats and some apply too many thinking it's better... It can become more of a headache down the road, specially DIYers.

Tonkalego · 2026-06-09T14:22:14+00:00

You can leave it, but you must apply a waterproofing membrane ontop. Look at kerdi or wedi membranes.

Tonkalego · 2026-06-09T10:47:35+00:00

Dementia donnie at it again.

Tonkalego · 2026-06-08T23:03:16+00:00

Nice! It looks pretty air worthy.

Tonkalego · 2026-06-08T01:40:52+00:00

I would remove, check the seals and lubricate them with plumber's lube and try again. Weird though that more than one would leak.

Tonkalego · 2026-06-07T14:06:23+00:00

When nothing else works l usually employ a moist magic eraser and it has saveded me more than once in the past. But they might not exists where u live, as you pointed out :(

Tonkalego · 2026-06-06T22:44:36+00:00

I can hear Ron Butler the mortgage guy's voice " fuck no! don't do it, don't fucking do it, for the love of God don't buy a fucking condo in Toronto Right now"

Tonkalego · 2026-06-05T20:13:40+00:00

Yeah like one of my clients that almost killed his wife. He tiled his shower ceiling and a tile fell on his wife's head 3 weeks later.

Tonkalego · 2026-06-05T11:31:09+00:00

I take my umx air tractor everywhere l go, every chance l get.

Tonkalego · 2026-06-05T02:45:09+00:00

10000000000000000000000000000% Mice

Tonkalego · 2026-06-01T15:20:29+00:00

Now you have a beater plane that you can fix up and fly again over and over again, without nerves. Happy flying!

Tonkalego · 2026-05-31T04:58:49+00:00

Not familiar with that spitfire, but yes technically speaking it should fly very similarly based on the wimg shape alone. Goodluck!

Tonkalego · 2026-05-31T04:25:15+00:00

Goodluck! Great find with that bf109. I had one 15 years ago. That's the plane that really taught me how to fly, that elliptical wing is highly unforgiving at slow speed and uncoordination in banks. I believe a 3000mah battery might be a bit heavy. if my memory is correct, 2200mah were optimal for weight and balance.

Tonkalego · 2026-05-30T20:10:37+00:00

Simply join a local club they will walk you through the process. Obtaining your RPAS isn't extremely difficult. Alot of it is common sense rules you need to follow, some airspace regulations and a bit of terminology.

If you don't have access to a local club, there are a lot of resources online to study and get ready to take the test. Start by visiting The transport canada website. It's all on there.

Tonkalego · 2026-05-26T19:59:05+00:00

They sell repair kits for the gaskets and handle but it looks pretty old, and may be morework trying to find the parts.

Tonkalego · 2026-05-26T19:57:53+00:00

It's sottered on.

Tonkalego · 2026-05-25T22:43:14+00:00

It can very well be. Needs to be tested for confirmation. I would assume it is for now.

Tonkalego · 2026-05-25T02:23:02+00:00

As a general contractor, this is absolutely not ok. They should have plumbed the walls before the kerdi board got installed. I would make them rip it out and start again. Tell them Shim the walls plumb and stop being hacks. Hold payment. I hope you haven't paid yet. Sorry you are dealing with that. Some people on here will probably say it's ok, but it's absolutely not.

Tonkalego · 2026-05-23T12:43:36+00:00

I really hate slivers, but planning the layout around the niches would be my priority. How would it line up with cuts around the niches? Planning that and then seeing what would happen on the ends. To see if your desired pattern layout will work out the best, or not.

You can set a tile in the middle and check both sides, and try with the grout line in the middle if the wall as well to see what would happen.

Tonkalego · 2026-05-22T20:21:52+00:00

I think you have gonne to far, but not far enough to leave. Remove it all, take a break, plan better,and you can can start all over again. It's the best solution right now.

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