[RCSE] Sceptor
I have the first production Sceptor from Mark Wilkerson. I hate to sell it but... This ship has only ONE flight on it! It comes with 2 high torque servos. This is the most awsome slope plane I've seen in 30+ years of modeling. I've seen them flown when HLG's were having a tough time staying up. The Sceptor was flying and doing loops and rolls! Even in light lift this thing was doing 70mph. When the wind howls, so does the Sceptor. Price is $500 + shipping. ** Scanned by eScan Content-Security and Anti-Virus Software. Visit http://www.mwti.net for more info on eScan and MailScan. ** RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Re:hickies on EPP wings
I just saw an ad for the Graupner Tipsy, it is very cute, like the TwinJet and the Terry... and they all seem to have the same cosmetic problem: Whether styrene or EPP, they have all these mold marks ans hickies on the surfaces. Some are small and look like over-scale rivets or fuel hatches, except they cover the whole wing or other surface at even intervals... I guess they are from ejector pins. The worse ones are the size of silver dollars, and usually you find these un the underside of the wings, but once in a while they are on the fuselage, then I want to hurl cause they look ug-ly there So, can these be successfully sanded out of EPP or filled with something that is not too heavy or inflexible? Is there any success covering these with a low-temp film? RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] clear coat for molded wing?
I have a molded wing that had some light scratches in it , so I buffed them out with Gel-Gloss, but left the wing a little dull, which surprised me. I've tried some car wax to revitalize, but no luck. Can a clear coat be sprayed, or does this depend on what type of paint was used, which I would have to look into. Try Meguire's Mirror Glaze or one of their other automotive cleaner/waxes with VERY light abrasive. Meguire's has a full range of polishing and waxing compounds and has been one of the industry standards for some time. OR, I've used a plastic polish called E266 (believe this is a product number or perhaps a trade type number) that seems to work on most anything, but only for removing a light haze or dullness. I would have thought anything intended for use on a gel coat would be 'gentle' and have no dulling effect. Isn't this the stuff intended for use on the newer generation of sinks, showers and bathtubs that are molded plastic instead of fired enamels or ceramics. Another item worth trying is Soft Scrub, a kitchen cleaner Again, intended for cleaning and polishing plastic surfaces. Now don't laugh too hard. but this is what I use in my household chores/duties. Quick and leaves me more time for building and flying. Jim Porter Bettendorf, Iowa USA The airplane stays up because it doesn't have the time to fall. Orville Wright RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Re:hickies on EPP wings
I just saw an ad for the Graupner Tipsy, it is very cute, like the TwinJet and the Terry... and they all seem to have the same cosmetic problem: Whether styrene or EPP, they have all these mold marks ans hickies on the surfaces. Some are small and look like over-scale rivets or fuel hatches, except they cover the whole wing or other surface at even intervals... I guess they are from ejector pins. The worse ones are the size of silver dollars, and usually you find these un the underside of the wings, but once in a while they are on the fuselage, then I want to hurl cause they look ug-ly there So, can these be successfully sanded out of EPP or filled with something that is not too heavy or inflexible? Is there any success covering these with a low-temp film? The small marks are from the vents in the mold that allow the super heated steam used to expand the beads to escape. The larger marks are, as you guessed, from ejection pins, but some are from the valve(s) that allow(s) the beads to enter the mold. Polystyrene (EPS) They can be sanded off with light strokes of a sharp sandpaper, about 120 or 180 grit, preferably a silicon carbide or aluminum oxide grit (sharper and stays sharper longer). Depressions can be filled with any good model product, Model Magic comes to mind, but be prepared for a very different texture where you have filled - and of course a different color. The color can be fixed by using one of the water based urethane paints used on model race cars - expensive, but the dark colors cover VERY well and the metallics are gorgeous. All of this is more weight and probably more effort the most foamies are worth - this from a guy who sanded, filled and painted a Multiplex Twin Star. Ask Randy McCleave about it. Polypropylene (EPP) Sand as above, blow off or vacuum surface, spray a light coat of 3M 77, let dry and cover with Ultracoat. LOTS easier. Jim Porter Bettendorf, Iowa USA The airplane stays up because it doesn't have the time to fall. Orville Wright RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] JR 783 Set-Up
Hello All, I'm having a little trouble with setting up my JR783 and I thought I would poll the list for help in this matter. I have almost everything set-up except thermalling camber for my new Zenith (first moldie...and it's outstanding quality)(Yes, I took a long time to get it ready...I just wanted to get things right the first time). The only programmable free mixes I have used are mix D for rudder with ailerons via the mix switch and mix C where I mixed master: 1-spoiler with slave: 6- left flap +100% to obtain more flap servo throw to get full flap deflection to 85-90 degrees. Reflex and launch setup are good through the 3-position switch. Landing setup works great with crow switch in the back/1 position. My problem is trying to set up the thermalling camber with the crow switch in the forward/0 position. ** At the mix SP:F.0 0% flaps move down with throttle stick to about 35 degrees **At the mix SP:F.0 +100% flaps move all the way down to full 85-90 degrees---less positive percentage just adds to the original 35 degrees **At the mix SP:F.0 -100% flaps move down to 35 degrees, then move up above the trailing edge!!! Less negative percentage just decrease the amount of up the flaps travel after going down to 35 degrees I really don't think I will need this feature for the Zenith but I would still like some help in resolving this problem. I hope someone out there can give me a better answer than ---get an Air__ radio! I like JRs and in a couple months I hope to get a 10X. I'm sure this problem can be fixed through a little re-programming. Also is there any way to get the throttle trim lever to work the trailing edge?? Thanks in advance for your help...it is greatly appreciated Chris Keller AMA# 629580 Pikes Peak Soaring Society Colorado Springs, CO RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] JR783 Set-Up
Hello All, I'm having a little trouble with setting up my JR783 and I thought I would poll the list for help in this matter. I have almost everything set-up except thermalling camber for my new Zenith (first moldie...and it's outstanding quality)(Yes, I took a long time to get it ready...I just wanted to get things right the first time). The only programmable free mixes I have used are mix D for rudder with ailerons via the mix switch and mix C where I mixed master: 1-spoiler with slave: 6- left flap +100% to obtain more flap servo throw to get full flap deflection to 85-90 degrees. Reflex and launch setup are good through the 3-position switch. Landing setup works great with crow switch in the back/1 position. My problem is trying to set up the thermalling camber with the crow switch in the forward/0 position. ** At the mix SP:F.0 0% flaps move down with throttle stick to about 35 degrees **At the mix SP:F.0 +100% flaps move all the way down to full 85-90 degrees---less positive percentage just adds to the original 35 degrees **At the mix SP:F.0 -100% flaps move down to 35 degrees, then move up above the trailing edge!!! Less negative percentage just decrease the amount of up the flaps travel after going down to 35 degrees I really don't think I will need this feature for the Zenith but I would still like some help in resolving this problem. I hope someone out there can give me a better answer than ---get an Air__ radio! I like JRs and in a couple months I hope to get a 10X. I'm sure this problem can be fixed through a little re-programming. Also is there any way to get the throttle trim lever to work the trailing edge?? Thanks in advance for your help...it is greatly appreciated Chris Keller AMA# 629580 Pikes Peak Soaring Society Colorado Springs, CO RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Cleaning the wings
At 12:21 PM 1/20/2002 -0800, Winchdoc wrote: Isopropyl alcohol works pretty well, too. Be very careful of isopropyl alcohol on painted finishes, especially the types of paints put on during a vacuum bagging process. I've had some serious problems with this. BE SURE TO TEST IT ON SOMEONE ELSES FINISH FIRST!!! Very good advise. 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: electric power for sailplanes
A friend has the following for sale which may be suitable for sailplanes. Contact him for more info. The reason I called was to say that I am selling the Aveox motors that I have with controllers. I have the following : 1409/2Y $200 with controller 1412/3Y with gearbox $250 with controller F12LMR with gearbox $250 with controller Controllers are L260 BEC I have never run these. Motors were gone over by Aveox. Controllers are new. If you know anyone interested let me know. Bob [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jim Carlton RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Sceptor
Whatever happened to Wilkerson? I met him in Kansas at a slope race one year - good guy, great stick. The Sceptor was/is a really good flying model. D George Voss wrote: I have the first production Sceptor from Mark Wilkerson. I hate to sell it but... This ship has only ONE flight on it! It comes with 2 high torque servos. This is the most awsome slope plane I've seen in 30+ years of modeling. I've seen them flown when HLG's were having a tough time staying up. The Sceptor was flying and doing loops and rolls! Even in light lift this thing was doing 70mph. When the wind howls, so does the Sceptor. Price is $500 + shipping. ** Scanned by eScan Content-Security and Anti-Virus Software. Visit http://www.mwti.net for more info on eScan and MailScan. ** 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] GREAT Northwest Regional RCHLG-DHL Contest SEP 14-15,02
FREE PR :-) !! I paid for my Chinook :-) !! You are welcome SASS--pay back time--Red!! Thanks! for a GREAT Northwest Regional RCHLG-DHL Contest! I was only sorry I could only make the first day of the competition and missed appearing in Endless Lift III, I mean the DHL short ala'Paul Naton :-) !! . . . here are the dates for HLG in Seattle: September 14 and 15 (BIG two day Contest, definitely mark this one on your calendars for a road trip!!!) Contests will begin at 9am rain or shine at 60-Acres Park. September 2-day will require preliminary registration (details coming soon). See SASS's website for details: www.reddata.com/sass Thermals, RED [or to be politically correct :-) , Adam Weston, Seattle, WA] I wanted to PIGGY-BACK RED's post to emphasis the significance of this GREAT Northwest REGIONAL RCHLG-DHL contest. This is NO ISOLATED CORNER of the RC Soaring RCHLG-DHL movement-activity!! This is a CENTER of the action, independent cooperative--THE source OF DHL-SAL-THL ala'Phil-Dick-etera! They also have one of the BEST FLYING SITES in the land--let alone being in the most beautiful corner of our ole'U.S.A. (please forgive my prejudice as a Northwesterner myself) !! Last years contest was WELL RUN! and the WELCOME was most FRIENDLY! Most quotable QUOTE from IHLGF 2001: It was a lot more FUN when I was the only one doing it :-) !! Dick Barker. These guys all have been regular and infectious (IHLGF 2001 99.9% DHL) participants everywhere in our RCHLG-DHL world and NOW they are giving us another GREAT REGIONAL!! A New Yorker was there this last year or was it Pennsylvania--also Midwest participants--a good showing considering the distance for any but Northwesterners, BUT it deserves a GREAT showing--double, triple--if you are a true RCHLG-DHL AFICIONADO you will SERIOUSLY consider putting this one on your calendar until you make it :-) !! P.S. The MidSouth Championship's RCHLG-DHL contest could have been better attended--down probably because they left out HL Golf :-(; they said they were going to do it just for me--go figure, all the way from Japan :-) --this IS a major regional that should not be missed as well :-) !! Paul Clark, SKY PILOT ONE, Osaka, Japan(AMA # 53 777 1) http://www.kcat.zaq.ne.jp/skypilot/ SKY PILOT'S HANGAR--RCHLG AFICIONADO RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Slegers Fazer sailplane
I listed this last week for Kendall and it has not sold..He wants me to lower the price to: $525 w/6 servos, or $260 with no servos..If you don't remember it is a 112 inch span, 7035 airfoil with very little time on it..You must call Kendall at 931 455 5779 if interested..Thanks for the BW..Brian Smith _ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] clear coat for molded wing?
I had real good luck using Maguire's Plastic polish on my Esprit wings. Larry Scaramella 619.807.1653 www.mauioceanfrontrental.com - Original Message - From: D Hauch/ D Unruh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2002 6:34 PM Subject: [RCSE] clear coat for molded wing? Hey guys, I have a molded wing that had some light scratches in it , so I buffed them out with Gel-Gloss, but left the wing a little dull, which surprised me. I've tried some car wax to revitalize, but no luck. Can a clear coat be sprayed, or does this depend on what type of paint was used, which I would have to look into. Appreciate any tips. Thanks, DAve Hauch 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]
Re: [RCSE] Cleaning the wings
Dave, I have waxed mine before but one night I found that GS27 the scratch remover for paints did a fantastic job. It has a very mild rubbing compound in it and polishes very nicely. Glenn W. Tri-Cities, Wa http://urx.eaglebutte.com __ 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] Cleaning the wings
GS 27 ROCKS! - Original Message - From: GRW [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Dave Seay [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2002 8:19 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Cleaning the wings Dave, I have waxed mine before but one night I found that GS27 the scratch remover for paints did a fantastic job. It has a very mild rubbing compound in it and polishes very nicely. Glenn W. Tri-Cities, Wa http://urx.eaglebutte.com __ 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]
[RCSE] Directions to power plane listserv ??
Can someone advise if there is a listserv for power planes. Thanks...Dan __ 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]
