RE: [RCSE] Scale????
Another minor point is that the model flys in the same air as the full scale plane. However, RE#'s are not a linear quantity. Thus, the model will usually be subjected to aerodynamic penalties which the full scale is not. (this is the main reason for the saying bigger flys better less penalties) Thus, in order to achieve pleasant flying characteristics many scale models will deviate from scale in a few areas. Some times many. Thus, the stand-off scale. You have to be prepared for some compromises. Either in the flight characteristics or in your adherence to true scale. That's challenge and the fun. Bill Swingle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] Scale????
What are the tolerances for calling something scale? As much as it would be nice to have a reasonable standard for this, or 'tolerances' as you say, I'm pretty sure the real answer is that there is none. It's more of a what-can-we-get-away-with while-making-the-various-compromises kind of thing (fits in the box better, flies better as a model, etc. etc.) And when the alterations from scale get too embarrassing for a kit-maker, it becomes 'semi-scale' or 'stand off scale' :) Since there is no limit to 'true scale' down to using miniature versions of the exact same building techniques, machining micro-hardware to create exact match canopy latches, the whole thing is really a spectrum from 'kinda-looks-like-the-original' to 'if-you-could-just-find-a-1/5th scale-human-being-with-a-glider-rating,-he-could-get-in-and-fly-the-thing' With scratch scale building, you get to determine your own standard, which is half the fun. Also, no problem forming your own canopy without vacuum, just make a good plug, epoxy coated, sanded out fine, and then heat a sheet of PETG (tape some cardboard 'handles' to each side of the sheet to give you something to hold) over an oven burner or heat gun until soft, and then draw it down over your plug. The more you stretch, the thinner your resulting canopy will be, and you can try as many times as you need to (just a few cents a try for the material) until you get a perfect canopy. Lift, Scobie in Seattle RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Scale??/ vacuum form
Not sure if you are interested, but these are kind of nice: http://www.warmplastic.com/ Tom Dale Savay wrote: This is my dilema. For a 15 meter 1/5th scale span, I calculate the wingspan to be around 117 right??? Yet some of the off the shelf ARF/ARC gliders for sale from several companies have 103 and 108 spans and are called 1/5th scale. 118.11 What are the tolerances for calling something scale? If it is built to stand-off scale requirements, if it looks like the original, when you stand way away from the model, then it's stand-off scale. Many kits fall into that area. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Glider clubs Near Greenville SC
Jack, this is the only SC soaring club listed in the AMA directory: 4092 SOUTHEAST SOARING ASSOCIATION HOWARD KELLER 6 HIBOURNE CT GREENVILLE SC 29615-2820 There may be other low-profile groups... --Bill From: Jack Strother [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Glider clubs Near Greenville SC Date: Thu, 06 Sep 2001 07:31:50 -0400 I know there is at least5 one, around here somewhere !!! I am not at home and do not have my contact file. can you help? TIA Jack Strother [EMAIL PROTECTED] LSF President LSF Level V Loveland, OH _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] heat shrink tubing source?
Hi, I am looking for good sources of inexpensive high quality heat shrink tubing. I have lots of sources that will sell me small quantities of the thick kind that does not shrink much. The good stuff is thin (light) and it shrinks a lot. I am looking in particular for at least a few feet of many sizes 3/32, 1/8, 2.0, 2.5. Any ideas where to find the stuff? Mike Garton RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Hobie Hawk For Sale
I have an almost NIB Hobie Hawk ARF Yellow in all original packaging with some original documentation, and a spare fuse. I purchased all of this last year from a hobby store that was closing with this plane sitting in his basement for several years. One fuse had had a radio installed while the other was completely NIB. I installed a new battery, two mini servos and a Holliday Designs power switch. On its first and only flight, it hit the ground and snapped the wing cleanly and repairably. I have not repaired it but it comes with new matching yellow monokote for the repair. $450 or best reasonable offer, plus shipping. Larry Scaramella 619.807.1653 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Re: Artemis LT + tail Interferance
No problems with a Futaba R148DF receiver. This could still be an issue with other receivers. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
