RE: [RCSE] Building Highlander
Hi Gerard, Opinions are divided on this one, but most advice against using the arrow shaft because they consider it not necessary and adding too much weight. I would think that using something solid like an arrowshaft would ruin this springy-ness, I don't think so; the arrowshaft (or carbon rod) would also bend an sping back, but not that easy, _and_ would keep the fuselage from completely shearing (is that the right word ? My motherlanguage is not English) off in a hard crash (I think). When I highstart this plane i have to give it more and more up to keep it going the way I want it to, it wouldnt surprise me that this is caused by the bending of the tail, sounds logical I ever build another one i'll try the arrowshaft trick too, just to see if it makes a difference. I was thinking of not doing it right now but adding it later if necessary; why would you wait until you ever build another one ? Is it hard to add on a finished plane ? You would of course have to (at least) partially remove the covering from the bottom, or would it be feasible to shove it in from the back to the front, trying to keep it straight in the horizontal and vertical plane ? I will have a look at this suggestion: Don't. Use plastic straps that often wrap boxes or paper (white or yellow with small diamond shapes on the surface). 3M77 them on the outside of the fuse, before the tape, in either crossing double helix pattern or four longerons. These will actually make the structure much stiffer than the thin arrow shaft, and it you use the helix pattern, will provide torsional strength as well. BTW, you do realize that just responding to your message generates a wrong email adress ? It gives this as your address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CU, Stefan. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] again
At 02:05 AM 12/17/2000, Stefan Smets wrote: But how is that possible without you (or somebody else) answering your email from the robot ? If his email server bounces a RCSE message the listbot unsubscribes him. I went thru this misery last month, now I use a different email account. Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of Chicago SOAR club ICQ 6997780R/C Soaring Page at http://www.mcs.net/~bacuslab/soaring.html RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] USA Depron source
http://www.peck-polymers.com/ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2000 12:16 AM Subject: [RCSE] USA Depron source I have been able to find a source for Depron in long lengths (AKA Wallpaper insulation, floor underlayment, etc) in USA for a long time. I know that you can remove the paper off of poster board to get at the sheet foam, but its not the same stuff and alot of hassle. Depron or at least the stuff Hi Johnson sold was very strong in tension and very easy to work with. I still have a wing covered with the stuff (15 years old) that has been used as a trainer ( alot of abuse1). The last time I was able to was when Hi Johnson was around, but he passed way along time ago and his business as well. With all the commercial useage (trays, etc) in the USA, there's gotta be a source somewhere. I would like to experiment with it in long continous lengths. TIA ! Bob RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] 8103 Transmitter Sold
Thanks everyone who responded. The Trans is sold. Randy RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Silicone hinges
Stefan Smets wrote: Anybody ever tried this ? I've done this many times on a wide variety of gliders. It works very well, provides a gapless, smooth surface which is practically indestructible. However, I have found that the mating faces of flying surfaces be sealed and as smooth as possible. The silicone likes sticking to (smooth) surfaces. This is unlike applying paint where a little "tooth" is needed. GL. Regards, -- Stephen Syrotiak Southern Connecticut http://pages.cthome.net/stephen RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Building Highlander
I've sorta followed this discussion. I've built a Highlander, 2 actually. I used the arrow shaft for the first one. It is difficult to get the arrow shaft for the full length of the fuse. If you do not get the arrow shaft the full length, wherever it ends will be a hinge point. Mine was near the point of the leading edge. After a mess of landings, the EPP will loosen up. The tape will lose its grip. Even minor flexing of the fuse will wiggle the tail feathers a whole lot because of where you put the servos. My Highlander died honorably. Folded a wing at the peak of the launch. Came down like a lawn dart. Simply shredded. The second Highlander was built differently. I got some 1/32" plywood in large sheets from Aircraft Spruce (http://www.aircraftspruce.com/main.html) for surprisingly little $$$. I made side plates for the fuse going more or less from the nose to the tail area. I did not cut an exact profile of the fuse as such, but simply added a side stiffener. I glued it one with 3M spray adhesive 77. The fuse is both stiff and tough and has lots and lots of flight time, lots of vigorous landings, has never gotten sloppy. To me this stiffness is important. With long fuses, any lack of stiffness in the fuse causes all sorts of motion in the tail feathers. You add the thin plywood and don't have to add the tape so the weight increase is marginal. Only way to go IMHO. Bill RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Grapphite
The grapphite is sold! -- Sal DeFrancesco Northeast Sailplane Products 948 Hercules Dr. Suite 12 Colchester, Vt. 05446 802-655-7700 Website: http://www.nesail.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Futaba Repair
I have a Futaba Super 8 I need repaired. Anyone know of a good place to send it. Maurice RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Oleg's Secret Orders
We are now taking official orders for the first group of Oleg's Secret Hand Launch. The price for the first group will be $285.00 including shipping The wings have been produced by Oleg himself. Orders received after Jan 15th price will be $290+$8 shipping. Orders are expected to start shipping on the 4th of January. Send check or money order with shipping address to: TG Hobbies 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] California slope race photos needed
REQUEST FOR: California slope race photos I am preparing an introductory article on slope racing for Model Airplane News. I have action photos from the World Soaring Jamboree in Washington, plus racing in Vermont, Leclercville Quebec, and of course Wilson Lake in Kansas, but none from any California race events. If you have magazine-quality California slope race photos that you'd like to contribute for this article (slides preferred), kindly reply by individual e-mail for subject matter requirements and photo submission details. Recent work samples: - Midwest Slope Challenge 2000 in Q.F.I. 46, p. 33 - Cajon Summit 2000 coverage in NOV 2000 M.A. p. 24 - Soar Utah 2000 coverage in MAR 2001 in M.A.N. p. 48 - "Extreme Slope Soaring" in OCT 2000 M.A. p. 46 // Dave Garwood Albany, New York [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] USA Depron source
. I know that you can remove the paper off of poster board to get at the sheet foam, but its not the same stuff and alot of hassle. Check plastic suppliers for a product called "Stylite" it is extruded polystryrene in various thicknesses and sizes. Mark Mech [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.aerofoam.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] HTML test
Sorry guys, I'm trying something out. We all know the legend of AOL 6.0 sending email in HTML format. I have been using V5.0 to avoid that. I'm sending this with version 6, but from WWW.AOL.COM. It's been rumored that mail going from here is plain text. We shall see... Bill Wingstedt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] HTML test
In a message dated 12/17/2000 11:14:49 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sorry guys, I'm trying something out. We all know the legend of AOL 6.0 sending email in HTML format. I have been using V5.0 to avoid that. I'm sending this with version 6, but from WWW.AOL.COM. It's been rumored that mail going from here is plain text. We shall see... Bill Wingstedt Me again..back on V5.0...It seemed to come through to me without any HTML gobbledygook...anybody else? RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Fixing hi-start
Stefan, That's what I used to hold my Hi-start. (It's still around here somewhere.) Our soil here in Illinois is usually soft enough, and this allows installation with no hammer. A longer spike and hammer usually are not practical to carry. Steve At 09:05 AM 12/17/2000 +0100, Stefan Smets wrote: The other day, I found back in my garage two steel pins, about 1.4 feet long, with the form of a corkscrew and a ring on top, that were meant to keep my Siberian Huskies from running away when on vacation. Over here, they can be bought in any pet-shop. Wouldn't these things be a lot better then straight pins to keep a hi-start in place ? Steve Meyer http://SOARchicago.com/stmeyer/ [EMAIL PROTECTED] S.O.A.R. Web Page http://SOARchicago.com/ Now with Message Boards http://SOARchicago.com/discus/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Re: Testing HTML
Bill, Saw your ditty about using www.aol.com on RCSE, please excuse the bandwith, thought I would give it a try on 6.0 also, you did not display HTML in 6.0 at WWW or the follow up on 5.0 either one at my terminal. Jerry Miller SOSS-Medford, OR RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
