[RCSE] Sam 'Gordy' Ward
Gordy IS Sam Ward reincarnate! Ignore him and he'll go away. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Epoxy and temperature.
- Original Message - From: Monkey King [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: RCSE Soaring (E-mail) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2002 9:22 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Epoxy and temperature. Ooo, that's good. My workshop somehow manages to stay well below curing temperature, and I've been trying to figure out how to get the stuff to go. I was thinking hairdryer, too. Does anyone know if a hairdryer will melt pink foam? I haven't tried it yet. I just finished bagging a wing using pink foam, foamular 250 I think. I tried to thin out that cold epoxie with my monokote heat gun and really tried to soak up extra epoxie from my mylars with paper towels and heat. I didn't see any damage so far. We'll see after a couple days in the vacume bag in my heat box.Rick Bothell Prescott Valley, AZ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] For Sale 8^)
These toys have clean bills of health and digital pictures are available upon request. Composite Hobie Hawk - great shape! $250 or $300 w/motor,contrl.batt. (includes supreme rx, 1500NiMH, Hitec std. srvs, swtch.) Escape F3J - very clean! $1100 (includes supreme rx, 6V-1100NiCad, 2-JR351's, 4-JR341's, 2- Exp.260's, chrg/swtch.) Addiction 118 7037sect. - mostly built! $850 (includes 2-JR351's, 2-JR341's, JR9011, Exp.SL300, Fortress RX, 1100Nicad, chrg/swtch., custom crbn reinf., custom skegs, fitted for included JR servo cans) Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Re: Alternative launch method
Several years ago there was an article in RCM about such a trick. As I remember when the glider released the tow line shot upward into the rotating blades. At that point the helicopter became a glider with a very, very poor L/D. Considering they were several hundred feet up I bet it made a heck of a racket upon return to earth. It is adviceble to drop the line from the chopper first! Or use a weighted line, but then you still have problems during the landing phaze (sp?). So having a release at the helicopter is very wise - a monofilament line, strong enough to held the glider doesn't cost much, so it can be happily discarded, or left hanging behind the glider, as the drag is very, very low! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Glider for Sale...
Hey Guys, I'm selling my Artemis LT, V-tail. I'd like to get $600 + shipping for it, includes (4) MPX Super FL digitals (~$75ea) in the wing a battery pack. I'm planning to fly my Pikes next season and want to pass this plane on to somebody else. The center panel has seen better days, I bought it as a blem and it has had some repair work done to it, one of the carbon joiners is now permanently glued into the joiner box (no loss in strength or performance). The airframe is flyable and super-competitive 'as is', but a new center panel some time in the future might be desired (~$200 for a new section), also some small 100% repaired cracks in the fuse (wing saddle opening tail cone). Fuse is k/c w/ a canopy, one piece v-tail, 7035 section, ~68oz flying weight. No bad flying habits and she slows down great for contest landings. If interested, let me know, or please pass the info on to somebody who might be. Thanks, Tom Miller Carlisle, PA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] for sale
These babies have clean bills of health and are seeking more outdoor activity in a welcome home. Digital pictures available upon request. Prefer So. Calif., p/u @ SWC or add shipping expense to price. Composite Hobie Hawk - very clean. $250 w/radio gear or $300 w/motor,contr.,batt. Escape F3J - Very clean. $1100 w/radio gear. Stratos F3J e-fuse - unbuilt. $1400 w/6 Volz srvs, batt., quilted bags. Avail. Aveox motor/contr. reply: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Stylus dry battery holder?
Does someone know where I can get a battery holder for my Stylus? Thanks, Patrick RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] F3J---Sheldon YNT u Design
Sheldon, A couple of weeks ago we talked a little bit about F3J. With the help from a few of my friends, I have put up some stuff on the LSF site, of the general info type. It has a nice write up, a couple of movies and some pictures. check it out http://silentflight.org/LSF_Base/news.htm Sorry about the forum post, I am not on the home computer and besides maybe soimeone else willwant to take a peek. Jack Strother [EMAIL PROTECTED] LSF President LSF Level IV 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]
[RCSE] Re: [soaring] Digest Number 1612
I have built a pink foam oven for vacuum bagging molds and I used a 40 watt bulb to get a 35 degree temperature difference. A 60 watt bulb gave a 65 degree temperature difference. I used 2 inch foam and duct tape. I read on the exchange that it is recommended to cure epoxy at room temperature and them post cure it at 140 degrees for a couple hours. I hope this helps. In a message dated 1/17/2002 7:03:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Yet another alternative launch method
If the sun is out, and high enough, you can tell your altitude by looking at the shadow of your plane. THis can also tell you you're in trouble just before you land in that leafy tree. Jeff wrote: Flying from a balloon might be fun until it was time to land. Reminds me of the first time I flew my sailplane from a slope with no wind. I thought to myself, Heck, I'll have a perfect bird's eye view to land it!! I was amazed at just how long it flew after I SWORE it had to be a couple of feet from the ground. Hey, you could probably thermal the balloon if you could see through the top! hehe. Jeff -- Lincoln Ross RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] fuse molds
Greetings! Chris at the Scrollsander page has lots of great ideas for making molded bits and pieces. I'm doing homework and wonder if there are any other pages out there teaching methods for making fuse molds. Specific questions deal with making a fuse in two halves and then making molds of each half. How do you join the fuse parts to get them even and then split them without hurting the finished part? If you use a one piece fuse master, how do you get the left/right molds? How many folks use some sort of pressure when making a fuse to get better consolidation of the fiber and resin? OBTW: Does anyone make a prepreg as an intermediate step in bagging wings and similar parts? Thanks, Bill -- It is useless to show the gold piece to a cat.Zen saying. Bill Johns Pullman, WA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Re: S3014 Airfoil question
Why not steal a Drela airfoil? He's got some high performing ones, including mostly flat bottomed with flat facets on the upper back (for open bay construction behind the spar). Check out the airfoils on the Bubble Dancer on the Allegro-Lite yahoo group. If you use his construction methods, you'll have a light, strong wing, which will help with the floater part. And what's wrong with the 3021? Apparently it's closer to the 7037 UIUC wind tunnel model than the 7037 is. I think with the choices you mention it will be hard to notice the difference, considering the other factors involved. But I haven't flown the 3014. Jeff wrote: Hey all, I have a question about the S3014 airfoil. A friend is giving me an old Jouster fuse w/ fin and stab, and I'm trying to figure out what kind of airfoil to put on it. I'm not really looking for a hot-rod here as this will be my first full-house 3m ship. At this point, I'm interested in it being more of a floater then a fast ship with long legs. but I'd rather not use a totally flat bottomed foil. I know that you can't really make statements like the x airfoil will outperform the y airfoil, and that's not what I'm after. I'd just like to know what the general characteristics (and pros and cons) of a couple airfoils are. I'm considering the S3014, SD4061, or an SD7037. I know the 7037 is VERY popular, but I'm trying to shy away from it because I want something that behaves a little differently then all the rest of the ships around here. So if anyone could tell me the differences in behavior that these three airfoils provide, I would greatly appreciate it!! Thanks in advance. Jeff -- Lincoln Ross RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] Off Topic...just for Gordo
Whoa! Somebody's got his panties in a bunch...GPS for sure! Go take two flights and call me in the morning! I'm still looking for the sailplane related part of this message. -Original Message- From: Simon Van Leeuwen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 7:50 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: 3-Soaring Forum Subject: [RCSE] Off Topic...just for Gordo Yawn Yes, I do have insight, but sharing it with you further seems to have no positive effect that I can see, and would by your admission result in your pilfering of such. Secondly, the very exchange you wish to provoke is what brings this list to it's knees. You randomly spout off on a fella's response to a poster's question, degrading him in the process and fail to answer the original question about whether servo buzzing is a problem or not (in his case). You chose instead to assert yourself and fondle your ego by verbally thrashing somebody. Personally, I don't need to exercise my ego by overstating a technical dissertation about servo buzzing when the answer is/was much simpler than you chose to actually read into it. Or for that matter, causing others who lurk to think twice about contributing valuable or otherwise information if there is a distinct chance of being berated by the likes of people similar to you...kabish?? The original post from me was pointing out that you continually choose to insult people, and that is wrong based on widely accepted community values on this globe. I think it is a dead-on topic, especially from the point of view your insulting and demeaning response was totally unwarranted. I think if this list is to develop into something we can all enjoy being associated with, people like you need to be made aware of your less than acceptable actions. I don't give a rats ass if this is off-topic, people like you should not be allowed to verbally trash others. Simple as that. It does not occur on other lists, because you get your wrist slapped, or worse you do not get to participate. Maybe that is what it is going to take to get people to stow their ego and respond in a manner that is becoming to the majority. I am sure that if the Mike our kindly list monitor believes I am out of line, he will surely warn me. So far, it has not occurred. Probably because my sentiments are echoed by many, if not the majority. More than a few list members have stated that it is a waste of time pointing this out, and that you indeed actively choose to conduct yourself in the manner we are subjected to. I now believe they are correct. I believe I have summed this up as best as I can, and am therefore finished. Back to sharing good (and accurate) opinions and information. If not...bike rack...4 o'clock -- *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Simon Van Leeuwen, Calgary, Alberta RADIUS SYSTEMS Cogito-Ergo-Zoom IAC25233*MAAC12835*IMAC1756*LSF5953*IMAA20209 *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* 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] DLG's for Sale
I have 2 Uplinks in good condition, less electronics setup for a right hand thrower also have an extra wing $180 per plus shipping... RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Epoxy and temperature.
I usually just nuke mine in the microwave. Ten seconds for the resin, twenty for the hardner. --- Monkey King [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ooo, that's good. My workshop somehow manages to stay well below curing temperature, and I've been trying to figure out how to get the stuff to go. I was thinking hairdryer, too. Does anyone know if a hairdryer will melt pink foam? I haven't tried it yet. -J On Wed, 16 Jan 2002, Dan wrote: No brainer epoxy mixing instructions. Step #1 Heat water in shallow bowl. Step #2 Immerse expoy containers in water (hopefully below top of container.) Step #3 Let expoy warm to mixing consistency. Step #4 Mix and use. Dan --- Bill Swingle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Working in subfreezing temps is less than desirable. For instance: 5 minute epoxy flatly refuses to leave the bottle in these temps. But in response to the monocoat heatgun, it flows fairly well. Then, with just a bit more of the heatgun, it starts to flow very nicely. Unfortunately, it kicks rather suddenly very soon there after. Gets just a little bit lumpy too. Bill Swingle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE video emails in Yahoo! Mail! http://promo.yahoo.com/videomail/ 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] __ Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE video emails in Yahoo! Mail! http://promo.yahoo.com/videomail/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Yet another alternative launch method
I once had a buddy of mine launch my 42 inch sloper from a Piper Pawnee tow plane at a gliderport. He was about 1000 feet up when he tossed it so as you could guess, it flew for a while before I spotted it. In fact, I didn't think that he launched it at all, but luckily I heard it whistling, which helped me spot it, gain control, do a few aerobatics, then land it at my feet. Doug Turner Some years ago, I discovered two things about hot air balloonists: They launch in calm air and they maintain radio contact with their ground crews. This inspired me to arrive at a balloon launch one morning with my Gnome HLG. I asked a crew if they'd take it along, turn it on, and chuck it out at 800 feet or so. I showed them how and it worked as the balloon wasn't too far from the field when it was tossed out. Great fun flying it back to myself. Now, if I wasn't so acrophobic, I wonder how it'd be to fly the sailplane from the balloon? Jim Deck RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com 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]
