RE: [RCSE] Antenna Wire
Mark, Find a dead PC Mouse, cut the cable off, carefully strip the outer jacket off, and you'll have more antenna wire than you know what to do with! -Sheldon- YNT uDesign -Original Message- From: Mark Williams [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 19, 2004 4:40 PM To: RCSE Subject: [RCSE] Antenna Wire Does anybody have a good source for receiver antenna wire? I have 3 receivers that I would like to replace the wire on. One was in my Graphite and I extended it to 1/4 wave length outside of the fuselage using one conductor I stripped from some Hitec servo wire. I would prefer to obtain a reasonable quantity of single conductor wire. Thanks, Mark RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
[RCSE] Phil..Center Panel dihedral
Phil; If you wanted to incorporate a little dihedral in the center panel of a 3 piece wing, what would be your procedure? Thank you for all that you give back the modeling community. Sharing your expertise has provided the help to eliminate a lot of time consuming and costly errors. Bob Peck Tulsa RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
[RCSE] Pre-Christmas Sale....
In other words..I'd like to buy myself some other toys... ;-) For sale: Ace DigiPace II battery cycler/charger, FMA SuperNova battery cycler/charger. Both units are in great condition, but I don't need two battery cycler/chargers when I do need a unit capable of LiPo/LiIon as well as NiCad/NiMh/Pb. Deal at $100 or both for $175. +Stan RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
[RCSE] Psyko is sold
It's sold! Mike RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
[RCSE] Re: Foam Defects
I don't think you've shown any evidence that excess vacuum causes surface defects. You should at least have a theory as to how that happens. The idea was that the lower compression strength foam has a higher displacement response. While testing the foam, it's very obvious that the compressive displacement is a continuous (and apparently non-linear) function of applied weight. So as more pressure is exerted on the more compressible foam, it should displace inward more than the lower compliance foam. At some point, the path length around the core surface shrinks enough (while the skin does not) that the skin should buckle inward somewhat, perhaps leaving indentations. At least for the most recent samples, that was not a significant response. If you mean a longer cure time for the wax then I can tell you that that is not an issue. No, I meant for the epoxy. I'm waiting ~ 24 hours before opening the bag. Until recently, the basement ran ~ 80F but the temperature is dropping slowly so, in the absence of a heater, I should probably leave them bagged ~ 48 hours and then check the release quality. Or get a heater. The comments on the ease with which the mylars should come off is very helpful. That's about the way the Turtle Wax is working but it is a soft wax and leaves a residue. At what point does the carbon become fuzzed up? While rolling it out on the beds. It's a uni sheet with cross stitches. I'm changing to uniweb and the fabrics you recommended in a recent post - thank you very much for that summary, I pick up a few loose hairs on the roller and wind up dropping them nearby. It's not very much but black shows up real well against a pink background. This is purely a technique thing but as these wings get closer to emerging from the bowels of the workshop, appearance starts to be an issue. I'll work on that. *** Guys, every time you view Phil's video, you learn something new. The DVD format is great for going over a particular step in detail. After adding up the templates and leftovers in the shop, I've probably bagged over 100 wings over the past 7 years - mostly HLG/DLG for myself. So when this latest problem showed up, it was a real surprise. Both the videos and the comments here have been very helpful - in some cases for identifying what is not the problem. I still suspect pressure may be a variable for this light foam and layup. However, if I had to blame one thing, the most likely culprit is handling the cores while peeling the mylars. If you have to slide your finger under the mylar to get it off, you may have a problem. If you have to tug real hard to pull it off, you may get a small delam somewhere (at least for this very light layup). Experience seems to suggest the 25psi foam is a bit more robust than the 15. Although there's been a hiatus from bagging for ~ 2 yrs, my notes from earlier indicate Foamular 250 with CSTs Partall (Green) never had this problem. Cheap is never obsolete - but it can be costly in the long run. Thanks for all the input, - Dave R PS - In the previous post I mentioned ACS as a supplier - sorry, that should be ACP (as in Phil's note). RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
[RCSE] Items For Sale
For the following items are for sale. Please contact Kurt Hayden at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Samba Models Pike Plus Light (NIB) (yellow/purple): $700 with 6 Hitec DS168 servos: $1060.00 - Stork (white/blue) 6ch unlimited sailplane w/ battery: $300.00 - RnR Summa (red) 3CH composite sailplane: $50.00 - Airtronics Stylus radio w/ sailplane card: $400.00 - Little Big Winch: $400.00 If anybody is interested, I'll take some digital pics and send them to the interested party. I'll be in LA this week - be back 19 Nov. Regards, Kurt Hayden (937) 320-1945 (home) (937) 545-3098 (cell) Steve Siebenaler Cincinnati, Ohio USA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
[RCSE] Nyx for sale Any one interested??
I have an F3J D Tube NYX Yellow on Top Blue on Bottom Red Accents that I would like to sell. The model has about 25 flights, and has never been damaged. The model is assembled with 6 - JR 368 Digital servos and comes with ballast bar. I am asking $1150.00 and hope that someone is in need of a nice F3J- TD model.. Thank you Larry Jolly 714-675-8787
RE: [RCSE] Phil..Center Panel dihedral
--Original Message- From: Bob Peck [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you wanted to incorporate a little dihedral in the center panel of a 3 piece wing, what would be your procedure? In my experience I have been able to bag wings with a maximum of about 5 degrees of dihedral as one piece. The only limiting factor is the mylar being forced to make compound curves in the area of the dihedral joint. I know I used to bag one piece WACO two meter wings with single top and bottom mylars. I can't remember what the dihedral angle was but it was between 3 and 5 degrees, I think. At some maximum dihedral angle you will need to start using separate mylars on each side of the dihedral joint or at least make relief cuts along the chord line of the mylar for some distance. The only down side of using separate mylars or relief cuts is a slight cosmetic issue since you will be left with an unsightly line where the mylars are not continuous. The separate left and right mylars can be joined with a flexible plastic tape on the back side. This tape will hold the mylars together but allow the seam to open sligthly as needed when the mylars are forced to conform to the dihedral angle at the same time that they also must follow the wing curvature. You will need some sort of dihedral bed to bag the wing panel on top of. With low dihedral angles, you can just make the outer foam cutting templates taller than the center templates and the foam beds themselves will give the needed dihedral angle. If your dihedral angle is too large and/or your foam board too thin, you will need to construct some sort of thing to bag the center panel over that has the correct angle. This could be constructed of plywood or you could cut foam wedges with a hot wire that would sit on the bench under the foam beds while bagging. The final issue has to do with the spar system in the center panel. There is no problem with the wing skins making the dihedral angle and no changes would need to be made to the skin layup even if you have a stressed skin wing. Any spar system used would, of course, no longer just be a straight spar but would need to have the dihedral bend. The tube spar system that I use would appear to be a problem. Perhaps not though. Most theorists will tell you that the tube spar doesn't really carry much bending load. If so, then I would (and perhaps soon will) try the following; Build two separate foam cores, a left and a right, each piece has a root rib on each end made of 3/16 ply. Each piece is about 30 span (the semi-span of the center section)and has installed in it a 30 X 1/2 carbon tube. Sand the required dihedral angle into each center rib with a bench top 10 or 12 disk sander. Join the left and right panel with epoxy and a 6 dihedral joiner. I would just use the aluminum tube joiners that I now use for joining the tip panels to the center panels of my three piece wings. If the theory is correct and the tube spar doesn't really carry much load then the small, light joiner should be enough. Only testing will tell. If it weren't strong enough then a stronger, heavier joiner would be required or a small top skin doubler would have to be added. If you are contemplating a real full depth spar system that carries almost all bending loads then I don't have much to offer other than a link to Mark Drela's Supra plan in the Allegro-Lite files section; http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Allegro-Lite/files/Supra/ The Supra has a center section with dihedral and a real spar. Detailed plans of the entire model and spar system are included in the above link. Phil RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
[RCSE] Great deal for a Pike Superior
I need to sell a Pike Superior, and I will make a great deal. I have two Pike Superior V-Tails for sale. The first has a carbon D-tube F3J plan, with yellow tops, red bottoms, JR 368s all around. The plane is in very good condition, no crashes. Comes with a spare tail, custom nose skeg, just install your receiver and fly. Priced at $1,350 or make me an offer. The second is a Pike Superior Super Light (69 oz flying weight) with yellow tops, great looking purple and black tip flashing, black bottoms, JR 368s all around. The plane is in excellent condition, no crashes. Comes with a custom nose skeg, just install your receiver and fly. Priced at $1,400 or make me an offer. Give me a call or email me for more details. Mike Verzuh (970) 532-0638 hm (303) 939-7256 off. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Hoopes Harnesses and Icons
Hi All, Over the last few months, including Visalia, I've had several people ask me what I have changed on the Hoopes Wiring Harnesses and why they are now failing on the Icon. With the most recent post (below) I thought that I should clear up any confusion regarding my involvement with the Icon harnesses. When Don Peters was preparing to build the first molded Image 2meter sailplanes, several years ago, he contacted me and asked me to develop and supply him Hoopes Wiring Harnesses for the Image, which I did. A year or two later, he informed me that he was working on a new open class plane, the Icon, and also wanted me to create and supply a harness for that as well. I've supplied all of the harnesses to Don Peters up until a year ago. Abruptly, Don indicated that he was raising the price of the Icon and wanted to install a harness that made connection when the wing was mounted. Although I offer such a harness for many of the molded three-piece, saddle-mounted winged sailplanes that I support, he apparently wanted to look elsewhere. I assumed that Don was either assembling the harnesses himself or enlisting a hobbyist to do so, as indicated by Simon's email below. Hoopes Harnesses continues to supply harnesses that are still built with commercial/industrial grade components, using industrial practices (preparation, documentation, soldering, pneumatic and automated crimping equipment) and thoroughly tested for shorts and breaks with industrial, computerized cable testing equipment. I have access to this equipment through a wireless development company that I own. Hoopes Designs has shipped more than 3,000 harnesses over the last decade, supporting 65+ different planes and configurations. We have supplied harnesses ranging from Open to ARF, handlaunch to cross country, slope to record setting DS, gas to turbine, IMAC to pattern and bunches of truly weird stuff (i.e. scale, flying wings, canard, Northrop Primary, DARPA funded UAVs, etc.). Hoopes Wing Harnesses have found their way into planes competing on a world class level all the way to a lowly sloper flying in a rarely visited corner of the world. Hoopes Harness prices have remained the same for more than four years. Hoopes Designs is committed to building and supplying high quality, commercial grade harnesses. Why else would we continue to support the NATS, LSF, SWC, Visalia, Soar Utah, Davenport, etc.? We've not changed anything, compromised anything, we're not leaving, we're here to stay. I know that Don Peters' website (http://www.mapleleafdesign.com/) still states (as of today) that both the Image and the Icon sailplanes are delivered with Hoopes Harnesses, but they are not. So if you've lost an Icon or Image to apparent harness failure or are experiencing electrical harness problems with the newer harness, please contact Don Peters or Simon van Leeuwen directly as I have no involvement. Of course, if you want the former harness or any of its components or the auto-docking version that I offer for the Icon, or the Image harness, they are always available. BTW, this is not a stab at the Icon, I've got three of them and they're not for sale ;-) I just want to make it clear that I have not changed anything to compromise the quality of Hoopes Wiring Harnesses and I am sorry for any confusion over my product and what MapleLeaf is currently shipping. Sounded pretty cool until I saw this: Hoopes wing connectors... Seems there's a new Sheriff in town when it comes to wing wiring: There is are significant differences between Tom Hoopes sailplane systems and what I custom-build for large scale aerobatic aircraft. The differences were significant enough that I am now the exclusive supplier of true plug-and-play sailplane harnesses for the Icon and Image produced by Don at Maple Leaf Design... Simon Van Leeuwen Radius Systems Cogito Ergo Zoom I haven't seen these new harnesses, but if they are an improvement on the Hoopes harness (which I have been using very successfully for a long time), that would be something. Tom Hoopes - ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) -- Hoopes Designs - Taking the hassle out of wing wiring harnesses http://www.hoopesdesigns.com
[RCSE] Watch Out for Dreamcatcher
Just another warning about Dreamcatcher. Had sent a money order to infamous Roy Simpson for three Airtronics kits from his personal collection. That was the 12th of Nov. but as this AM today he had not gotten the envelope with the MO. He had already contacted me twice in the interim time acting as if I had not sent the item and wondering what I was doing. The one mistake I made was to send to his PO Box instead of his house, well as of today it was not there and I do not know why, but it was not. I had gone to a club HL contest this AM and when I got back had two messages, the first informing me of the MO not arriving and telling to get it there in 5 days or else and then the second told me that he had sold one of the kits out from under me. As much business as I have done with folks over the years via personnal check, this could have been much easier but that was not allowed. Well I told him to scrap the whole transaction and I will place a track on the MO and take care of it. Here is a guy who has five figures worth? of model kit rights, and kits to sell and he is being the proverbial male organ to the end. It is not like this stuff is going anywhere and after some research I could have resolved the issue, but that was not to be. I would hope that folks do not support his effort to sell stuff, he has a few great kits there and as much as I would have liked the kits I was trying to get, it is no skin off my nose to stop the MO and go on my way. For all the stuff I had heard about Roy I had not had any face to face issues with him, well, now I have some service stripes to show. This is the first time I have ever flamed a vendor or supplier here, but people need to know they are working with a guy who is a pain in the arse! Marc RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
[RCSE] Torque of Mulitplex servos..
Does anyone know the approxmiate torque of Multiplex cockpit BB micro servos?? Multiplex 3BB micro servos..?? any info appreciated, no info in or on the box KEVIN KAVANEY [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
[RCSE] Aquila Grande on eBay,ends tomorrow
It doesn't look like I'll ever get around to it,and it seems a shame to let it be grounded in the attic forever. Search for user elmohut No reserve. __ Do you Yahoo!? Meet the all-new My Yahoo! - Try it today! http://my.yahoo.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
[RCSE] TSA locks and Sportubes
Its come to this, TSA has special locks which are made by various lock companies, virtually all the same lock with either a I've been opened indicator or not. About $10 give or take. The problem is that they don't have a wide enough jaw to fit the sport tube. My fix has been to get a bolt long enough to have no threads far enough to fit thru the Sportube lock spine and a head large enough to not be pulled thru. By heating the end where I cut the threaded part off, and flattening it some (not so much that IT won't pass thru the lock spine hole!) then drilling a hole thru the flat to accept the TSA lock. A TSA lock has three or four combination rollers on its edge for you to use, and a universal key slot that all TSA inspection points have to get in and not cut the lock off. If anyone knows of a TSA lock that will fit the Sportube, lets hear about it. :-) Gordy
[RCSE] Kendall's Cumic plus..Lower Price
Nice built Cumic Plus...Now $130 plus shipping..Great deal for someone...Kendall is not online..Call him at 931 455 5779 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
Re: [RCSE] TSA locks and Sportubes
Gordy, I just use a bolt and nut that can be opened and closed by TSA worked great on first trip and I have a bolt in the smaller tube so they do not close it past the no return spot. Marc - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2004 3:46 PM Subject: [RCSE] TSA locks and Sportubes Its come to this, TSA has special locks which are made by various lock companies, virtually all the same lock with either a I've been opened indicator or not. About $10 give or take. The problem is that they don't have a wide enough jaw to fit the sport tube. My fix has been to get a bolt long enough to have no threads far enough to fit thru the Sportube lock spine and a head large enough to not be pulled thru. By heating the end where I cut the threaded part off, and flattening it some (not so much that IT won't pass thru the lock spine hole!) then drilling a hole thru the flat to accept the TSA lock. A TSA lock has three or four combination rollers on its edge for you to use, and a universal key slot that all TSA inspection points have to get in and not cut the lock off. If anyone knows of a TSA lock that will fit the Sportube, lets hear about it. :-) Gordy
Re: [RCSE] TSA locks and Sportubes
Gordy, I just use a bolt and nut that can be opened and closed by TSA worked great on first trip and I have a bolt in the smaller tube so they do not close it past the no return spot. This 'used' to work, but now they are losing the bolt. I figure if I play their game, maybe I'll get my tube on the luggage pickup still closed. Gordy
Re: [RCSE] Berg Antenna?
At 11:55 PM 11/18/04 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone have experience with RCDirect's Berg designed Peel and Stick antenna? Looks like an interesting approach for DLG and/or getting the antenna away from the inside of carbon tail booms. Not quite sure why such a very specific tag length (5) is emphasized but any comments and/or field evaluation would be appreciated. - Dave R (http://www.ecsvr.com/RC-Direct/shopexd.asp?id=920) Dave, I've used this antenna on electrics, electric helicopters and DLGs with good luck. Although I haven't run a test with the equipment that I've used in the past for evaluating receiver performance, I think that the results would be quite favorable. Of course I would expect range to diminish somewhat, but the safe overhead that exists with current radio gear should still give acceptable performance. I've used the antenna with the Berg4, Berg5, Berg6, Hitec Super Slim, Airtronics 92777 blue cube, and the FMA M5 receivers. The specified tag length is most likely called out to insure optimum resonance with the loaded Berg Peel Stick antenna. Tom Hoopes - ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) -- Hoopes Designs - Taking the hassle out of wing wiring harnesses http://www.hoopesdesigns.com
Re: [RCSE] TSA locks and Sportubes
Excuse me, the bolt is only on the small tube, a pin and keeper are on the big one, both attached to the tube via tie down. Marc - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2004 4:42 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] TSA locks and Sportubes Gordy, I just use a bolt and nut that can be opened and closed by TSA worked great on first trip and I have a bolt in the smaller tube so they do not close it past the no return spot. This 'used' to work, but now they are losing the bolt. I figure if I play their game, maybe I'll get my tube on the luggage pickup still closed. Gordy
Re: [RCSE] Watch Out for Dreamcatcher
I'm not sure that I understand your complaint and venting of your frustrations against Roy Simpson. It appears that your MO got lost or such. That certainly is not his fault. I find your comments of him disgusting and uncalled for and can assure you that I would not want to have any dealings with you after this sort of display. Ron
[RCSE] Vendors to watch!
John Diniz at Horizon Hobby. Handles all my JR radio gear needs better than I would have ever expected. Don Peters at MapleLeafDesign. Builds the the best F3J, unlimited and 2m models for my needs. Mark Miller at Isthmus Models. Carries some very interesting models, and my new RES model the new Soprano. I need to get pictures off it online, it is too kool. (fellow Hobie Hawk buff too) Johnny Berlin at R/C Hangar. Carries all the electronic stuff and building supplies that I always seem to need. If you deal with these guys you will never go wrong. John, Don, Mark and Johnny, thank you from a satisfied customer. Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR club, AMA 592537LSF 7560 Level IV ICQ: 6997780 AIM: InventorJim R/C Soaring blog at www.jimbacus.net RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
[RCSE] Re DreamCatcher Hobbies
I placed an order with DCHobby for two short kits. I thought it would be 4 or 5 weeks before I received them,but they showed up about 2 wks later. They were well packed and of excellent quality. His service was excellent,no problems. Not cheap,but you usually get what you pay for. Hard to judge a man,until you have walked in his shoes. A.B. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
Re: [RCSE] Vendors to watch!
Oh yeah, especially watch out for Sheldon at YNT uDesign 8-) . Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR club, AMA 592537LSF 7560 Level IV ICQ: 6997780 AIM: InventorJim R/C Soaring blog at www.jimbacus.net RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
RE: [RCSE] Antenna Wire
I was told by Futaba service to use the finest (smallest diameter) wire possible. For several years I have successfully substituted very fine music wire in antennas. I purchased the wire in 36 in. lengths from my local hobby shop. I used the finest wire that would not flop around when extended from the rear of the plane. Robert SamuelsSt. Louis _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
[RCSE] Dreamcatcher
I have to say that regardless of whether someone had good service from any company at some time, it only takes once to leave a bad taste in your mouth. I ordered 2 booms and a short kit for a Grand Esprit, and a few other things. Since I ordered, I see that the short kit changed, and includes the boom at a different price - and below that it says sorry, sold out... I wonder if I'll get anything. My order was correctly placed on November 2. It would seem prudent to me that if one doesn't want to conduct business, that one would close and have a fire sale on eBay or something of that sort. I am not saying that Roy won't deliver. I hope he does. I would think things are pretty bad to get Marc Gellart hopin' mad. I haven't seen him post too many negatives. Jack Womack __ Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! - Get yours free! http://my.yahoo.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
Re: [RCSE] Antenna Wire
I think what the Futaba service rep meant was to utilize lead material that has the highest strand count you can find. This, in an effort to increase mechanical integrity. I don't think he meant to say use the finest single strand wire... Robert Samuels wrote: I was told by Futaba service to use the finest (smallest diameter) wire possible. For several years I have successfully substituted very fine music wire in antennas. I purchased the wire in 36 in. lengths from my local hobby shop. I used the finest wire that would not flop around when extended from the rear of the plane. Robert SamuelsSt. Louis _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. -- Simon Van Leeuwen RADIUS SYSTEMS PnP SYSTEMS - The E-Harness of Choice Cogito Ergo Zooom RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
Re: [RCSE] Dreamcatcher - rant - press delete now to skip....
Umm... I don't think Mark is saying the USPS can't lose a money order. I think what he is saying is that that so-and-so might actually have considered that the USPS -CAN- lose one before condemning him as a slacker and a thief and selling it out from under him. Man I hope all the rest of the vendors in soaring are not like this. Thinking 'they are always right' (even -if- they are!). You don't get to be a growing business by suspecting your customers are out to screw you (even is a few _are_). That's a cost of doing business. Swallowing your anger towards a customer is a known hazard. If you don't know that, you are doomed. This guy could have done a lot more business if he'd have just shut his mouth and hire a person with a shread of tolerance to answer the phones and write emails. I've had to listen in on support calls for my company. I KNOW from what I speak when it comes to swallowing your pride. Like said, I wish him Godspeed in whatever health problems he may have, but it does not excuse his rude, intolerant, and insensitive behavior. Anyone out there doing business that does not understand the customer -is- always right EVEN IF THEY ARE WRONG, does not understand how to become a successful business. You tongue lash the mirror, not the customer on phone. You always fix the customer first. Everything else will work itself out. The guy that owns that joint is a total business bozo. I do hope everyone gets the goodies they ordered. Especially the Grand Espirts... man... is there no way of coming up with a G.E. like plane but without stepping on Copyrights? It's such a sweet plane... Best wishes to all and to all a good night.. Jeff = --- Jeffrey D. Gortatowsky La Habra Heights, California Madam, there's no such thing as a tough child -- if you parboil them first for seven hours, they always come out tender. - W.C. Fields What wretched scoundrel stole the cork from my lunch? - W.C. Fields RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
[RCSE] dream catcher
For what it's worth, I recently corresponded with Roy Simpson about one of his personal models,(Alcyone) got a quick reply, I sent him the money order, got another quick reply that he had recieved it and was given a shipping date. KEVIN KAVANEY [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
Re: [RCSE] Antenna Wire
I can understand one strand of flexible wire being a problem, but piano, I don't agree with. The only way you're going to break a peice of piano wire is a sheering force that cuts right across the wire. If you've just broke your piano wire antenna, I'd bet that not your only problem. :) -Charles On Sat, 20 Nov 2004, Simon Van Leeuwen wrote: I think what the Futaba service rep meant was to utilize lead material that has the highest strand count you can find. This, in an effort to increase mechanical integrity. I don't think he meant to say use the finest single strand wire... Robert Samuels wrote: I was told by Futaba service to use the finest (smallest diameter) wire possible. For several years I have successfully substituted very fine music wire in antennas. I purchased the wire in 36 in. lengths from my local hobby shop. I used the finest wire that would not flop around when extended from the rear of the plane. Robert SamuelsSt. Louis _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. -- Simon Van Leeuwen RADIUS SYSTEMS PnP SYSTEMS - The E-Harness of Choice Cogito Ergo Zooom RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
[RCSE] SWC
So far it looks like entries for the SWC in Phoenix (well OK, western Globe) are not all that robust yet. Which is good in my book. I want to thank all of you. PLEASE, if you are thinking about coming, DON'T. As it stands right now, if there are enough no-shows (say 18 to 25), I stand a pretty good chance of getting a top 10 finish!! Gas prices are pretty high, the weather in Phoenix can be touch and go in February (will it be 72 or 74 today??), and really, it's just another silly contest. I strongly urge ALL of you to stay home with your families. Enjoy some quality time. Bond with the kids. Mow the lawn. For me, the less the merrier to be sure!! For you spiteful ba$tards out there who will surely want to deprive me of my higher than deserved finish, you can go here to enter: http://www.public.asu.edu/~vansanfo/casl/swc.html Of course, I will place an old Irish curse upon you and your house for doing so. And will certainly NOT share any of my beer with you. But at least you cannot say I did not warn you!!! I mean it's just another one of those boring, Launch, Fly, Land things. How many of THOSE can you do before you fall into a coma?? Hoping not to see any of you soon. ~~~ Bill Malvey RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
Re: [RCSE] Antenna Wire
I agree, but it would seem there might be a misunderstanding. If music wire were recommended that is one thing, even then not nessassarily the right ting the same reasons one should employ a stranded lead...single point failure. The way the original message reads, it is suggested very fine (thin, skinny, very small gauge) single wire was suggested as appropriate. I think it is not the right thing to be using. Tidbit: strand: single electrical wire conductor of some gauge (awg) lead: a bunch of electrical wire conductors bundled together to produce a conductor cable: 2 or more leads bundled together Charles Frey wrote: I can understand one strand of flexible wire being a problem, but piano, I don't agree with. The only way you're going to break a peice of piano wire is a sheering force that cuts right across the wire. If you've just broke your piano wire antenna, I'd bet that not your only problem. :) -Charles On Sat, 20 Nov 2004, Simon Van Leeuwen wrote: I think what the Futaba service rep meant was to utilize lead material that has the highest strand count you can find. This, in an effort to increase mechanical integrity. I don't think he meant to say use the finest single strand wire... Robert Samuels wrote: I was told by Futaba service to use the finest (smallest diameter) wire possible. For several years I have successfully substituted very fine music wire in antennas. I purchased the wire in 36 in. lengths from my local hobby shop. I used the finest wire that would not flop around when extended from the rear of the plane. Robert SamuelsSt. Louis _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. -- Simon Van Leeuwen RADIUS SYSTEMS PnP SYSTEMS - The E-Harness of Choice Cogito Ergo Zooom RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. -- Simon Van Leeuwen RADIUS SYSTEMS PnP SYSTEMS - The E-Harness of Choice Cogito Ergo Zooom RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
Re: [RCSE] SWC
It's not on the website yet, but there will also be HLG golf, HLG, Slo-stick combat, and I think a night-time flying wing pylon race. Good food and good people - better avoid the whole mess so Bill can place ;) Paul www.casl.net On Sat, 20 Nov 2004 22:41:45 -0800, Bill Malvey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So far it looks like entries for the SWC in Phoenix (well OK, western Globe) are not all that robust yet. Which is good in my book. I want to thank all of you. PLEASE, if you are thinking about coming, DON'T. As it stands right now, if there are enough no-shows (say 18 to 25), I stand a pretty good chance of getting a top 10 finish!! Gas prices are pretty high, the weather in Phoenix can be touch and go in February (will it be 72 or 74 today??), and really, it's just another silly contest. I strongly urge ALL of you to stay home with your families. Enjoy some quality time. Bond with the kids. Mow the lawn. For me, the less the merrier to be sure!! For you spiteful ba$tards out there who will surely want to deprive me of my higher than deserved finish, you can go here to enter: http://www.public.asu.edu/~vansanfo/casl/swc.html Of course, I will place an old Irish curse upon you and your house for doing so. And will certainly NOT share any of my beer with you. But at least you cannot say I did not warn you!!! I mean it's just another one of those boring, Launch, Fly, Land things. How many of THOSE can you do before you fall into a coma?? Hoping not to see any of you soon. ~~~ Bill Malvey RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
