Re: [RCSE] yet another model lost
Could it possibly be the old loose pins in the back of the tranny trick? Check out http://www.scalesoaring.com/8ufix.htm to see if this could be the problem. Les. > Message: 7 >Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2002 16:32:35 -0700 >From: "Eric Farmer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [RCSE] yet another model lost > > Darwin, > > Pack was stock, in good condition, with stock connector. Just one of those > things... I think it's time to either get a new 8U (I'm leary about that... > even though I love the radio), get a 9Z, or get a Stylus. > > Regards, > Eric Farmer > [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] just wondering
At a club F3B contest a few months ago in pretty windy conditions, I had my Scar at altitude, before I could do anything about it the Scar went nose first vertical and then did a tail slide, I thought maybe I had been hit with interference but talking to other pilots in the slot, found that one of them in the same area had his model do an uncommanded roll before he was able to stop it. Very interesting I think, Les. >Has anyone ever hit a thermal/updraft so violent that it flipped the plane>inverted?? A big plane, like 3.4 m moldie?
Re: [RCSE] 3 function, RES, Nostalgia....../ reduce it to two
- Original Message - From: Lincoln Ross <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2001 2:31 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] 3 function, RES, Nostalgia../ reduce it to two This is winning answer to my question below. It was achieved using a DuBro V tail mixer to ativate the flaperons from the towhook. Thanks to all who had a guess. Les. > Seems pretty obvious. Use towhook tension to activate the flaps. Couple > rudder and aileron mechanically from one servo, just like on my old Io. > Note that I am answering your question before you asked it! I haven't > posted this to the list. > > Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 07:20:24 +1300 > > From: "Les and Gypsy Stockley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Cc: "soaring" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Subject: Re: [RCSE] 3 function, RES, Nostalgia../ reduce it to two > > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Down here in NZ we have a 2 metre class which allows the use of two = > > servos only. > > A few years ago some guys had a serious go and created a model with = > > rudder, elevator, ailerons and flaps for launch, all with only two = > > servos. > > How you may be wondering, well I'll see if you can work it out, send in = > > your answer and I'll tell you in a week or so who gets it right. > > NO answer from NZ accepted!!! > > Les. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] wire for foam cutter
Pay a visit to your local airfield, ask a plane mechanic for a length of aircraft lockwire. I use the 0.020" size, stainless steel, you can really crank the tension on it right up. Les. Message: 21 Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2001 19:20:26 -0600 From: "Tim McCann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: Re: [RCSE] wire for foam cutterMartinHow about .030 SS mig welding wire. 2lb roll $15.95 From http://www.grizzly.com/index.html or $17.95 from http://www.mcmaster.com/ or check with your local welding supply store. 2lbs would probably be enough for everyone on the list.Tim McCann[EMAIL PROTECTED]www.superskeg.com - Original Message - From: Martin Cleary To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2001 6:37 PM Subject: [RCSE] wire for foam cutter Gents, I am building a foam cutting set up based on tidbits of info from the web. I was looking for ss wire and found none in small sizes. I bought some piano wire in .024. Will this work? Thanks. If my set up works, I'll post pics as it is low cost, easy to build, and quick to set up/tear down. Martin
Re: [RCSE] auto paints
If you do decide to end up using a product like Imron, invest in a good quaility breathing gear, preferably a force fed fresh air supply or at the very least a quality respirator fitted with organic vapour cartridges and change them regularly. Imron contains isocyanate, very nasty stuff, cumulative build up in your body and you can become sensitised to it. Les. >Message: 7 Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2001 14:28:25 -0800 From: Gavin Botha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>Subject: Re: [RCSE] auto paints>Basically any auto paint will work. Acrylic Lacquer is easiest to spray>and quickest drying. It also compounds very easily. Can't get it in>major CA cities anymore :( Acrylic Enamel will give a harder finish and>better shine (especiallly if you use the hardener). Can't get it in>major CA cities anymore :( The new environment Dupont Chroma-sys.>paints are nice, but expect to pay about $100.00 per mixed quart. I use>IMRON. It is nasty stinky, and very toxic, but provides a nice hard>surface for moulded wings. Can't get it in major CA cities anymore, so I>periodically go to Santa Cruz, where it is still available in in a new>'environment friendly' form.>GavinBill Harris wrote:>> I recall reading about problems with Krylon, and Lustrecote is _muy_> expensive. I have the necessary hardware (compressor and paint guns), and> it wouldn't be big deal to buy the software in quart or gallon quantities.>> It's a new building technique to add to my quiver...>> --Bill
Re: [RCSE] 3 function, RES, Nostalgia....../ reduce it to two
Message: 5 Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2001 22:54:52 -0500 From: "Richard Hallett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: Re: [RCSE] 3 function, RES, Nostalgia../ reduce it to two Down here in NZ we have a 2 metre class which allows the use of two servos only. A few years ago some guys had a serious go and created a model with rudder, elevator, ailerons and flaps for launch, all with only two servos. How you may be wondering, well I'll see if you can work it out, send in your answer and I'll tell you in a week or so who gets it right. NO answer from NZ accepted!!! Les. My two cents - throw out the spoilers. At that point you might be able tosay instead of RE the "two servo class" meaning the only limitation will bethe two servos. I wonder how someone would wring higher performance withjust two servos beyond the expected??
[RCSE] The Scar diet..........
Hi all, just put my Tun Scar through a weight reduction course. I have been looking at replacing the rudder for some time and finally got around to it last week, the rudder as built weighs 28 g and the balsa one I built to replace it weighs 6 after covering with Oracover Light. ConsequentlyI was able to take another 78 grams out of the nose for a total weight saving of 100 grams, well worth the nights effort. Now for the pilot... Cheers, Les.
