Re: [RCSE] Airtronics Stylus vs Multiplex 3030
Yes Karlton really supports his products Bill Swingle wrote: > One question I would have before making the jump to Multiplex: > > Where do you go when the radio needs servicing? > > Is the service comparable to the other major players? > > Bill Swingle > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Janesville, CA > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- T&G 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] more garbage about garbage
I see. then it could get expensive. T Silas Collier wrote: > It's more than an issue of upgrading your computer. I think it is not a > problem for most of us in the US to read HTML, but in many countries, ISP's > still charge by the minute or by the byte for internet or email access. > This can impact your hobby budget if you get a bunch of HTML junk in every > message. This is a worldwide resource and the rule is no HTML. > -Silas- > > ----- Original Message - > From: Tom Broeski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2000 10:54 AM > Subject: Re: [RCSE] more garbage about garbage > > > Please upgrade your computer. Costs less than a good plane. > > > > > "d. o. darnell" wrote: > > > > > People just don't seem to have a clue. > > > Why cant they set their mail programs to output "text only"? Maybe they > > > don't read their own mail. > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- T&G 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] more garbage about garbage
Please upgrade your computer. Costs less than a good plane. "d. o. darnell" wrote: > People just don't seem to have a clue. > Why cant they set their mail programs to output "text only"? Maybe they > don't read their own mail. > > Congratulations to all of you AOL version 6 users. Their new browser has, > according to Gordy, "a bit of a problem" causing the mail to be sent out > formatted in HTML which is intended only to be displayed on web pages and > thus generating the garbage within the forum which we all love. > > These are todays offenders. > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Gerry Harrison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Joe Gullett, Jr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > uknow who [EMAIL PROTECTED]=20 (looks like you got it set for UNIX now, > cuz!) > Linda Legerton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > How bout it folks? > > PLEASE change your email programs output option to "plain text" or "text > only" > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- T&G 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Pico Jet CG
there are two little bumps you can feel under the wing next to the fuse. Rich Border wrote: > A friend bought a Pico Jet at an auction, it had no instructions with > it, where should he balance it? > Thanks > Rich B > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- T&G 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Need suggestions for a two meter or std full house
Cal, I have one of the new Spectre 2m for sale. It has the latest update and is now able to really rock. Tom Cal Posthuma wrote: > Any suggestions for good TD ship in two meter and > standard full house? > > Must be available not used or no longer on market. > > Cal > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- T&G 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Balsa Gliders
http://www.guillow.com definitely beats what I can do them for. Tom -- T&G 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Re: [RCSE]small balsa gliders....
I can supply them printed. Price is $0.56 each per 1000, $0.50 each per 2500 There is a $79 set up charge for printing. Tom -- T&G Exhibits 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] FAI Tapes also available
FAI Tapes are also available upon request: > 5 points per meter.15 meters. Tom -- T&G 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Northeast Sailplane Web site
Jim, Clear your cache and try it. It is fine once the stuff is saved on your computer, but it is the slowest site I ever access if the images are not saved. I pinged it and it is not the connection or his ISP. I then analyzed his first page. Each one of his tabs is 11,000 bytes and should be 1500 His simple gifs are all uncompressed and are 14k minimum each. All Sal has to do is compress each gif and re-save and post and it will fix the problem Jim Cubbage wrote: > Tom, > > It is fine for me, do a trace-route on it to see where your bottle-neck is. > If you don't have a program you like try www.neotrace.com they have a > shareware product that should hook you up. > > Jim > > -Original Message- > From: Tom Black [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Friday, August 25, 2000 9:24 AM > To: soaring exchange > Subject: [RCSE] Northeast Sailplane Web site > > I was wondering what others on this exchange are experiencing > when accessing the Northeast Sailplane web site. I am accessing > it with a high speed connection and have no problem accessing > other sites instantly. For some reason when I go to > www.nesail.com the connection just stops. I have been trying to > look at the site for weeks and have not been successful. Please > tell me what you are experiencing, particularly the west coast > guys. > > Thanks, > > Tom Black > 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] -- T&G 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Newport Tenn
Got the town wrong. Scott Biggler is in Newport. Tenn people please contact him. [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- T&G 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Re: Altimeters/thermal indicators FS
Yes, it is the same. The altimeter is actually a barometer and tells when the thermals pass. I got a 9:56. Tom Jeff Winder wrote: Tom, Is this the watch that you used at the Nats HL contest to catch that 9:40 min max durning one of the rounds? I looked at the site below, and the Altimeter Watch shown only looks to show altitude. Didn't yours have a 'baramoter' in it as well to indicate thermal activity? Thanks, Jeff Winder > -Original Message- > From: Tom Broeski [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Monday, August 07, 2000 10:58 AM > To: Doug Boyd; [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [RCSE] Re: Altimeters/thermal indicators FS > > Hi Doug > Try here: > <http://www.freestyleusa.com/freestyle_html/info.jsp?dccid=27927&cat=Backc > ountry> > > Let me know if you want one and I'll put you on the list. > Tom > > Doug Boyd wrote: > > > > Where can I see pix of this watch? > > Doug > > -Original Message- > From: Tom Broeski [ <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] > Sent: Monday, August 07, 2000 3:44 AM > To: Jon Burns; [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [RCSE] Re: Altimeters/thermal indicators FS > > > Regularly $160 -- I can still get some for $125 if enough > people are interested. Let me know asap. > > > > -- > T&G > 32 Mount View Dr. > Afton, VA 22920 > 540 943-3356 > -- T&G 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356
Re: [RCSE] Re: Altimeters/thermal indicators FS
Hi Doug Try here: http://www.freestyleusa.com/freestyle_html/info.jsp?dccid=27927&cat=Backcountry Let me know if you want one and I'll put you on the list. Tom Doug Boyd wrote: Where can I see pix of this watch? Doug -Original Message----- From: Tom Broeski [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, August 07, 2000 3:44 AM To: Jon Burns; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Re: Altimeters/thermal indicators FS > Regularly $160 -- I can still get some for $125 if enough people are interested. Let me know asap. > -- T&G 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356
Re: [RCSE] EPP
The thinner the cutting wire, the less hair on EPP. I use a .010 wire and get much less hair than with the .020 wire. Tom Mike Ackerman wrote: > Foam melters, > > I have been cutting pink foam for a while and have just done some tests > with EPP. I am getting quite a bit of what I would call "angel hair" > with the EPP. Before I waste a buch of this stuff testing temps I would > like to poll the list and see if it is possible to reduce the amount of > angel hair by altering temps. > > I am using .020 stainless fishing leader and find with the pink foam > that I get very little angel hair. Can I achieve this with EPP? I am > doing tests with .09, 1.3 and 1.9 EPP. > > I have purchcased two EPP kits and one had a lot of big globs of angel > hair that were hard to remove and one had nearly none. I don't know how > much prep was done on the cores before shipping, I imagine little to > none. > > Any advice wold be appreciated. > > Thanks, > > Mike in Arcata > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- T&G 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Servos at the Worlds
There have been some bad pins in some of the batches. The last couple dozen I got in (put them in all my 2M planes) and sold many for slope planes, have been great. Tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I have been flying Volz servos in a Saphire for 1 1/2 years & not a stinking whimper >so far. The r & e servos are 6 yrs old. So can you > ask for more. Keep up the good work Mikey V. > > Scott Hewett wrote: > > > Gordy Gordy Gordy- > > In light of your post/advertisement, wouldn't it be fair to have the guys who >invested in Volz Servos and found nothing but problems > > with them chime in? Let's get real Gordy. The feedback we're getting here on >the left coast is that Volz used the marketplace as > > his test-bed, and the intitial servos failed miserably. Of course there are >upgrades, replacements, and warranties, but ~every~ > > person I know who has used Volz servos is not as impressed as the "pump and chump" >advertising went. Maybe I'm totally off base > > here, maybe not. Perhaps in addition to your post about how incredible the >servos performed for the "masters", we could hear from > > some of the guys who ~got less than they bargained for~. > > Pure and simple: They ain't that good. > > (but the cases are pretty) > > Scott Hewett > > "Fair is foul, and foul is fairso foul a day I haven't seen" (W. Shakespeare) > > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > > > Micheal Volz just got home from the Korfu and mentioned how incredible John > > > Roe flew in the early rounds and that it was felt that no one had as hot a > > > thumb as he did. > > > > > > Way to go John! and ten atta boys to the Psycho, his partner in the crimes :-) > > > > > > Micheal was very happy at how many of the competitors were using his servos, > > > Here's few of the guys flying little "Blues". > > > Jan Kohout (1st), > > > Arend Borst (3rd), > > > Michal Vagner (4th), > > > Griag Goodrum (6th) > > > Stefan Eder (9th) > > > And all but one of the German Jr's World Champ team had Volz in their planes. > > > The other had Futa's. > > > > > > Micheal said that while he doubts whether them using his servos contributed > > > to them winning, it certainly added to the fun he had there with all the > > > pilots in Korfu! > > > > > > He also confirmed that he will be at VISALIA again this year COMPETING!! > > > So those of you also planning on being there, start practicing your 'ducking' > > > excercises now! :-) > > > > > > Gordy > > > 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-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- T&G 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] PCM is Superior
I find PPM just fine T Pat McCleave wrote: > Simon, > > Instead of worrying so much about whether or not PCM is best or IPD maybe > you need to take time learn to fly a little more safely with what you have > and get in the habit shutting your darn TX off before flying something else. > Karlton has already said he was going to get his tech people to respond to > the technical request by you and others. Try showing a little patience. > Instead of spouting off rude comments to Karlton just don't buy the product > if you are so darn happy with PCM, just stick with the PCM. Just my two > cents worth ( and yes it may only be worth that much). > > See Ya, > > Pat McCleave > Wichita, KS > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- T&G 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Newport TN
Anyone know of any flying clubs in the Newport TN area? T -- T&G 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: WHAAAAAHHHH, was Re: [RCSE] Re: Is it cool?
I will gladly accept the 5 twenties. Tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Dudes > > I once used to give away $100 a week to anyone who needed it for airplane stuff. >Had to quit because to many people were upset that it was in the form of 5 twenty >dollar bills instead of 2 fiftys. > > Denny -- T&G 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Re: Is it cool?
Mike, You miss the purpose. It is for the ego of the person who owns the site, not for the customer. Most customers want fast reliable information, not entertainment. Tom Michael Neverdosky wrote: > H, > Took a while on a T1 line? > > Sorry but that is NOT cool in any way shape or form, > unless you want to distribute a web page on CD rom. > > Please, keep the web pages useable. > Use the minimum of flashing, moving, or resource hogging > junk that has nothing to do with the content. > Use small simple graphics to start and let people click > for bigger versions. > > I am spending my money on RC radios, planes and goodies, > NOT on new computers and T1 lines. > > michael N6CHV AMA 77292 > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > > It took a while to load even with a T1 line at work. > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- T&G 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Frank Weston Designs on eBay
It is not specified in the ebay descriptions so there are no restrictions on this sale. T "Jimmy D. Andrews" wrote: > Karlton > > And why cant Mr Weston require the buyer to agree to his terms and > conditions? If the buyer doesnt agree to them, the buyer can walk > away. If the buyer agrees, he must comply. The problem that Mr Weston > will have is that it will cost money to enforce this contract, and he > may find that it is not worth the time and money to enforce it. > > Regards, > Jimmy > > Karlton Spindle wrote: > > > > He is WACO alright if I buy a mold I can make all the planes I want out of > > them and sell them to who ever will buy them. He may own the NAME WACO and > > he may be one but if he sells the molds he does just that he can not tell > > the owner what to do with his or her property. > > > > Smooth Sailing > > Karlton Spindle > > http://www.MultiplexRC.com > > - Original Message - > > From: George Gillburg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2000 5:15 PM > > Subject: [RCSE] Frank Weston Designs on eBay > > > > > I just heard from Frank Weston. Apparently I mis-spoke in my earlier > > > message here on RCSE. Frank Weston does retain design rights to his > > > designs. The molds and/or patterns he is selling on eBay are intended for > > > personal use only. To quote Mr Weston: "If a person buys a mold, all he > > > gets is the mold and the right to use it for his own non-commercial, > > > personal sailplanes. . If a person buys a mold and makes models and sells > > > them and claims they are any way related to WACO, I have lawyers who will > > > be giving them a call. If I sell an individual design rights, he can > > > produce and sell as he sees fit, all the sailplane(s) for which he has > > > purchased rights." . Sorry if I inadvertently mis-lead anyone. > > > > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Bakersfield, CA 93313 > > > USA > > > > > > > > > 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-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- T&G 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] picojet combat vs 'normal'?
There's a new EPP version and I have complete kits in stock. Tom Robert Scott wrote: > Are you guys just referring to a picojet put together for combat or is there > a different model of Picojet kit now? > > -r > > T&G 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Where does RCSD fit into RC soaring?
G, Don't forget I said I would be willing to pay more if I could make out the pictures. It is indeed a great newsletter (it used to be a magazine) I just do not want to see it get any worse print quality wise. Believe me, I think very highly of the writers and Judy and Jerry. I haven't heard anyone saying it isn't a great source of information. T [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Is this is a veiled suggestion that Olympic athletes perform better? Is this > a premise that their performance is superior because they don't receive > payment? If that's your conclusion, you haven't done your research. >> > Was this an offer to write? Or just another typical RCSE "when everything is > done and said, more will be said than done?" > > Do this: > Go back through your years of magazines and look at the 'paid-for' articles > and see if you can learn how to cut and bag a wing, or layup a fuselage, or > find out where you can even get the supplies or for that matter what supplies > to use!" > > If you want to look at pretty pictures get all the other magazines that Dave > and I (and all of the RCSD contributors) subscribe to. RCSD has had some of > our greatest pilots, designers and builders as its contributors. > > They "contribute", they offered the information that makes our sailplanes > what they are today, and becuase of RCSD we know who they are and what they > figured out. > > Chuck Anderson's Airfoil Program, Eric Sander's Compufoil came about becuase > of the information shared and the interest spurred in RCSD. > > We are all waiting for your contribution of information... RCSD contributors > aren't paid, but their information isn't compiled for free. Judy and Jerry > work pretty hard each month on the magazine. > > My travels allow me to pick the brains of those of us who have good things > for us to use, and to find out about neat stuff for the hobby and to fly see > or fly virtually every plane out there and to talk to those who build and > sell them. I have written for MAN and MA and RCM in the past and enjoyed it, > but I am a sailplaner, who likes to build, fly, think and talk sailplanes, > and RCSD is the one place dedicated to that kind of information...for $30 per > year. > > All that subscription money goes to pay for the huge 'after TNT BBQ" by the > way, at Judy and Jerry's house :-) > > Just remember, when you want to know something about sailplanes, they guy in > your club (or on RCSE) that you go to asksubscribes and reads RCSD :-) > > A simple way to get rid of that source of Sailplane information is to 'not' > subscribe, then the only source of detailed information will be what the > advertisers 'pay' columnists to write. > > Coming up in my column, a review of the amazing Stratos, Patton's New Epp > Spitfire, Horizon's 2m ARF Aspire, and new 'flexible' super glue (no not the > black stuff, this is from a supplier you haven't (and wouldn't have) heard of. > Heck by then its off to California for the Pre-Visalia Slope Adventure > > You can subscribe to RCSD by contacting Judy, at [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Thanks for the interesting comments! > Gordy > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- T&G 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Spectre hlg fly's!
No real competitors. A lot of guys are switching from the Logic this year. This is very different. The poly IMHO is better than the VR (even though I have and sell both). I have tried a lot of HLs and usually end up making my own wings for them or modifying in some way. This is the first one I'm flying stock. Could not find a way to improve it. Joe and Don did a good job with this one. Tom Rodger Hamer wrote: > About the Spectre.I am thinking of getting it ot the spectre VR...which > are you 2 flying...is it worth the money...how is it to fly..and which are > its direct competitors? > Thanks > Rodger-- T&G (Spectres in stock) 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Spectre hlg fly's!
I got mine at Batteries Plus. It weighs 23 grams and my 110 weighs 30 grams GRW wrote: > How much less does this pack wiegh compared to a 110 pack? Who carries > them as well? Thanks. > > -- > Glenn R. Whitcomb > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > LAN ADMIN/Computer Technician > Great Basin College > 775-753-2318 -- T&G 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Spectre hlg fly's!
Avoid adding weight especially to the tail. I use a Sanyo N-120TA four cell (it weighs less than the 110 and lasts longer). These are size batteries. Puts the CG back a bit. You can put the CG back as long as you are comfortable flying it that way. T [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Pretty cool and almost too easy to fly, . It's breezy and overcast today > but the Spectre does like to go up anyway. know if I can only keep within > the tiny bubbles down low. > > Flying with the CG at 2" from the LE seems a little nose heavy. At what > point will you know if you'r too far back? With a 110mah 4 cell pack > receiver > and servo's per plan, the CG is right at 2". Maybe I'll have to add tiny > bits > of weight in the stab to move it back. Also seems to drop the nose under > hard bank. > > Flying tips welome T&G (Spectres in stock) 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Hitec Web Site ??
I am a dealer, so if there is anything I can help you with, let me know. I can never understand why people delete their old site before the new one is up and running. It takes only a few key strokes to change over once the new one is ready. Tom Miles wrote: > Are there plans to do something with the web site. I could use some info on > what servos they have. All the links from the main page are dead. Can > anyone else get anywhere? > > Miles > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- T&G Hobbies 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Altimeters NOTICE
I can order the Freestyle Altimeter watches for $124 each. If you haven't already ordered one from the link I sent, let me know. This is a great deal. Tom -- T&G 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Re: altimeter for sale
I found a better price than I could get them for. You can get one here for $129.99 + shipping http://www.ishops.com/ruoutside/freealtwatch.html I found I really can't make money in the hobby business, so I try to get people the best deal possible, even if it is someplace else. Tom Jack Strother wrote: > Tom, > I am game. > > Jack Strother > 1731 Lindenhaall Dr. > Loveland, OH 45140-2144 > > How can I pay for it??? > > TIA > Jack > Please reply to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > -Original Message- > From:Tom Broeski [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent:Tue, 23 May 2000 07:24:47 -0400 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [RCSE] Re: altimeter for sale > > I waited to see if anyone would mention it, but there is only one watch that records >in 3' increments. The rest are not very accurate. Here are the specifications: > > The lightweight > FS Altimeter Watch accurately > measures altitude in 3' increments. > Records rate of ascent/descent, total > vertical feet for the day/year, number of > climbs or descents, maximum altitude > attained. Sleek profile features jumbo > buttons for use with gloves; night vision > backlight; quick-dry neoprene band with extender for use > over gloves; dual location setting for quick calibration; > patented on-screen help window; user-replaceable > battery. And, of course, day, date, alarm, and time. > Waterproof to 200.' Wear your stories on your wrist. One > size; color: silver/black. > > They are $200 at the store, $159 at discount. I'm getting ready to order several >and will tag on additional units if anyone is interested. > The price will be $145 if anyone wants to get in on the deal. > > Tom > > T&G > 32 Mount View Dr. > Afton, VA 22920 > 540 943-3356 > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ___ > Visit http://www.visto.com/info, your free web-based communications center. > Visto.com. Life on the Dot. -- T&G 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Spectre for sale
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Re: [RCSE] GOT PARTS?
Wanted also a Left wing for MOLDED PSYKO. John, why is it that only right wings get trashed? Tom John Roe wrote: > WANTED: > (desperately!) > > (in order of need) > > 1. LEFT WING for a MOLDED PSYKO > 2. RIGHT WING for a MOLDED EMERALD > 3. PUSHROD for a Model-Tec COBRA > > 4. > Composite witch doctor/ faith healer/ Chiropractor, > to repair a MOLDED DIAMOND that lost a fight with > the DS demons at Parker Mountain. > > A wing panel for the Psyko would REALLY help me, > and I need it NOW. > > A wing panel for the Emerald would ALSO REALLY > help me, and I need it right away. > > A push-rod, or suitable replacement would be VERY NICE. > > A highly skilled composites specialist with too-much free time > would allow my beloved Diamond to live again. > > Thank you for your consideration, sorry to waste band-width > trying to reverse my destructive tendancies. > > John Roe > Laguna Hills, Ca > www.martialartsacademy.org > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- T&G 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Walmart Transmitter Case - F3J Junior Auction!
The case at Harbor is much smaller and does not have the features of the Walmart case, and the auction is to help the Juniors. (Ben, you should show what is behind the top foam also.) T "Y.K.Chan" wrote: > > case similar to the Wal-Mart Transmitter case. Costing about 12 to 13 > dollars. Check it out and see if it fit your application and budget. > > YK Chan > in Seattle > > - RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Re: YOUR EMAIL PROGRAM IS displaying HTML code - why?
Paul Clark pointed out that many re-send all of the previous copy. This can be a lot of unnecessary information. I watched as several replied by sending everything that was sent before. Mark Mech and Mark Wolfe edited and cleaned up the email before sending it on. While a couple others did not. The point is well taken that lists are different than normal business email. I can imagine what it would be like, if you did not have a mega computer, to miss a day or two and then find hundreds of emails. In my daily work I MUST use html to send the majority of my communications. I send attachments and post images in the body of my emails and numerous links that would be a pain for people to have to cut and paste to view. I do understand the point of lists needing to be different. Mr. Darnel has been doing a pretty good job of policing this -- which actually takes a considerable amount of time. He asked for comments, so I made a bit of a flippant remark. The replies were mostly to the point and clearly stated. It is good to be reminded once in awhile. Tom Jeb wrote: > etc. etc. ect. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Auction for Juniors
There is one servo that is still priced below dealer cost. http://www.gmbid.com/listings/details/index.cfm?itemnum=954632876 Remember, this is to help the Junior F3J team Tord and Jim Bacus have already put us over the top on the other servos. Special thanks to both. If you don't want to register, I will still make a bid for you. Only a few hours left. These items are still below cost: Multiplex PICO JET BANNER! In support of the USA F3J team! 52.0010 04/10 15:29 Multiplex PICO JET BANNER! In support of the USA F3J team! 46.00 9 04/10 15:29 Multiplex PICO JET BANNER! In support of the USA F3J team! 48.006 04/1015:29 Multiplex PICO JET BANNER! In support of the USA F3J team! 47.00 904/10 15:30 Multiplex Super FL MCV2 Servo BANNER! In support of the USA F3J team! 56.00 13 04/10 15:48 For more info go the search page and put in Multiplex http://www.gmbid.com/ Also, Email Karlton and suggest he not use this bid service. Tom -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) http://www.adesigner.com T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Auction so far
Come on guys, the servos are not even up to 50% of their value. Remember, it may say (1), but you will actually get (2) for the bid price. These are mc/V2's ! http://www.gmbid.com/listings/details/index.cfm?itemnum=954633039 -- Tom RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Berg Reciever and Nimh battery Problem.
There were some bad xtals produced, so you might want to check that also. JR are compatible if you don't have other Bergs. Tom Robert Massmann wrote: I have a (4) servoed Wizard D light with a Berg receiver and I am using a Vision with (8) model memory. I have had problems after recharge the batteries and applying power to the receiver with the transmitter already turned on, the servos go nuts and to full travel in opposite directions. The battery pack that I made uses (4) cells from a Radio Shack Nimh 9 volt pack. When I remove any (2) servos, the remaining (2) work normally. The also seems to work fine using plain nicad batteries. I haven't tried a (3) Nimh pack yet, but that will be the next thing I try. I haven't looked at the system current draw to see if there might be causing problem. Any suggestion would be appreciated. -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) http://www.adesigner.com T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org 540 943-3356
[RCSE] MD, VA, CASA etc.
BRASS will be having a contest the 1st Saturday of each month. (Except June when we will be at the CASA 2M contest). It will be similar to the third Sunday contests at CASA, except that we will start at 10 am. All are invited. You can check the BRASS web site for directions and schedule. BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] MPX mc/V2's FOR SALE
Just got new prices from Karlton, so I will sell the following set of servos if anyone is interested. (6) Micro mc/V2 servos with programmer $530 (includes continental US shipping) check out the specs here: http://www.multiplexrc.com/servo_mcv2.htm -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) http://www.adesigner.com T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Club Bylaws
Thanks to all who provided club bylaws. I think we have enough to draft a good set of our own. The response was great! Tom -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) http://www.adesigner.com T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Hitec Spectra RF module failures
Aw, I know Gordy's a nice guy, but I don't like him that much! Karlton Spindle wrote: > Gordys Tongue is in Tom's Cheek? hehehe now back to specking out. > > Smooth Thermals, > Karlton Spindle > http://www.MultiplexRC.com > - Original Message - > From: Tom Broeski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Jerry Craft <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2000 10:26 AM > Subject: Re: [RCSE] Hitec Spectra RF module failures > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Ring for hi-start
Lowes sells welded rings, as do many hardware stores. Usually where the screws and small parts are. Tom Jeff Reid wrote: > Looking for a source to rings to use in a hi-start. > I've ordered tubing and chute, and have the fishing > line, now I just need the rings. Max tension in the > tubing I'm getting is about 14.5 pounds, maybe I > should just look for key rings? > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) http://www.adesigner.com T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Has anyone flown a Stork?
The Stork is a Big plane (it is pretty though). You may want to consider a composite plane for your first. The molded planes are difficult to repair. Tom "Porter, Robert, A (Allen)" wrote: > I have an opportunity to purchase a Stork as my first "full-function" plane > (I have been flying HLG for years). How does this plane compare to other 3m > planes? Suitable for an Intermediate pilot? > > Allen Porter > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) http://www.adesigner.com T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Re: Winch Batteries
That's the one we use and we like it. Tom Maurice Podder wrote: I have found a great winch battery at the strangest place. Walmart. Its specs., performance, and price are great. 29HDP-6 - Marine Cranking Amp. 875 - Reserve Capacity 205. Best of all if anything did go wrong their warranty is good at any store and their open on Sunday. Maurice -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org 540 943-3356
Re: [RCSE] Re: templates
I use 1/16" and 3/64" paper phenolic. I tried formica, but it won't stay flat. Tom Aerofoam wrote: > If you like plywood, you will love tempered hard board.(masonite) > The best aluminum I have used is .015 that is used for rain gutters. > Thick enough to stand up, thin enough for scissors. > I find .010 to thin for anything but one time cuts. > I have used masonite for most templates, it holds up for at least > 300 cuts. > I just made some with formica, but they warped. > > Mark Mech > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.aerofoam.com > > > For templates I use good ol' plywood. > > > > 1. Print the template on paper, > > 2. Cut it out with scissors, > > 3. Use 3M77 to stick the paper to the plywood, > > 4. Take the plywood to the band saw and cut around the paper, > > 5. Lightly sand the edges of the plywood to make it extra smooth. > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) http://www.adesigner.com T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] LSF contest requirements
Tom Broeski wrote: > Jim, > Once I get all the opinions, I will put it together and send it to you. I have been >very surprised at the negative response I have gotten over the last few years from >some very good and active fliers who felt the LSF was only for the wealthy. > > Tom > > James C Deck wrote: > > > Tom: > > I am writing this as an ordinary soarer and have removed my "Secretary > > of the League of Silent Flight". I agree with you somewhat on your > > observation about the competition requirements of the LSF tasks. I do not > > belong to a club and fly with 3 or 4 retired guys who just like to fly > > sailplanes. The competition requirements would be no problem no that I am > > retired (at least attending 6 contests a year) but the younger person who > > has a job and a growing family certainly has other priorities than r/c > > soaring as a significant part of their life. > > From time-to-time, proposals to change the tasks have come up to the LSF > > leadership only to be put down with "the guys that started the whole thing > > knew what they were doing". All I can tell you is that you should put your > > views in a concise form and email myself and the other officers and > > encourage others with similar concerns about the LSF task program to do the > > same. > > Here are their email addresses: > > President - Jack Strother[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > VP - Ed Wilson - [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Treasurer - Rob Glover [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Unless the leadership hears these concerns and considers them (I'll do my > > part to make sure that happens), changes are unlikely. > > Please keep this post to yourself, > > Jim Deck [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > -- > Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA > > T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) > http://www.adesigner.com > T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") > http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm > BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) > http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm > BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) > http://www.inventorclub.org > 540 943-3356 -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) http://www.adesigner.com T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] LSF contest requirements
It is very difficult for many to do the contest requirements for LSF. There are only ten members in our club. What would you all say if the requirement for LSF III was to have 6 contests or one perfect flight of 10 minutes and a perfect 100 landing? LSF IV would require 2 perfect scores. LSF V 3 perfect scores instead of 6 contests and 3 wins. It would seem as difficult and require as much air time or more and open the field to those that are unable (either financially or otherwise) to attend all the required contests, but have the needed flying skills. It has gotten to the point where it is almost impossible for even the best fliers to find enough contests meeting the minimum participation. Meeting the contest requirements has imposed a severe financial burden on many fliers that was not there when the rules were first established. Times have changed since the rules were first created, and even the ESL has had a drop in participation. Opinions are very welcome, before going through the long task of trying to amend the requirements. Tom -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) http://www.adesigner.com T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Painting Mylars/Masking Tape?
Use "KleenEdge" masking tape from Walmart. Blue for light adhesion and red for stronger adhesion. Very nice stuff. Tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hey Guys, > > Does using masking tape on waxed mylars produce any adverse effects? > I'd like to prepaint the mylars and get some nice sharp lines instead of the > standard spray paint "fade". Will masking tape leave any unwanted 'sticky' > residue on pre-waxed mylars. > > Thanks, > Tom > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) http://www.adesigner.com T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Yet another charger question...
I use a simple Multiplex Pico charger for all my receiver batteries and electric planes. 4,6,7,8 cells. It works great and is only $30. Karlton uses the same charger for all his planes. It adjusts from 1 to 4 amps. Tom "Jones, Philip" wrote: > I have seen all the interesting posts about various chargers (lots of good > opinions, thanks!). > > So, I had just about decided to order a Sirius (I already have an Accu-Cycle > slow charger - I need something to fast charge Tx & Rx at the field) > > Now I am about to order an E-Zagiwill I need yet another charger? > > Anyone out there use one charger for both jobs? (Impulse?) > > (I was hoping to not to spend much more than $100, and I really can't wait 6 > months for a Litco)? > > Phil Jones > RMSA > Denver, CO > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) http://www.adesigner.com T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Servos for sale
I have new (4) HS 60 servos list $49.95 each. Will sell all four for $100 (2) FMA S90 sub micros list $24.95 each. Will sell both for $44 All six to one person for $140. Tom -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) http://www.adesigner.com T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Re: Alternative Servos
If everyone looked in their "old servos" box and listed what they have, it might make the point. I looked and have 80's 81's, locked up 255's, Dads, several different CS servos, an assortment of Airtronics servos (4 141's that won't center right, some 151's I just put new gears in and they are fine now, a couple 131's and some standard servos) and two Volz wing max (broken shafts) and I had some Critter Bit servos until Karlton said to send them to him. I have sent several Hitec servos in and they were replaced at no charge. Now... the last two years (and with some major crashes included) I have not had to replace one MPX servo. I used to go through 141's like crazy. I have Micro 3 BB's and FL's and they just keep on ticking. In the long run I could have been using the best mc/V2 servos and actually saved money. Tom "Jerry R. Craft" wrote: > Use the HS-85MG, the nylon gears are too thin and > will not take any abuse. > > - Original Message - > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2000 4:37 AM > Subject: [RCSE] Re: Alternative Servos > > > Mark - > > Sounds like you are on the right track here. I agree with your choices - > with > > 1 possible exception. I used the HS85's in the ailerons of a Sapphire > wing, > > and on a really hot zoom they would give up. The ailerons would flutter > and > > I'd have to swap out a gear set. No huge deal, I learned to slow down a > > little. It should be noted that the ailerons on a Sapphire are huge, long, > > and a little "springy" - factors that can all add to the problem. > > What kind of plane are you putting these in? > > happy trails - Rob > > > > << I ordered HS225BB's for aileron, elevator and rudder. HS225MG for > flaps. > > Could save a bit of weight with HS85's for ailerons. > > Mark >> > > 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] -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) http://www.adesigner.com T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Importance of foam core cutting sequence (long)
The wire I use is from Omega Engineering in Stanford CT 203 359-1660 It is PN: N180-010-50 FT N180/CR20 I assume it is .010. I use about 26 amps and cut at .4 in per second. I don't really know any of the technical info. I tried the normal wire for the feather cut machine and it was way too thick for me and had shrinkage near the templates. I cut everything by hand now and find it much quicker. Tom Glenn E Eiden wrote: > Hi Tom: > > I have several questions about the nichcrome wire? What is the wire > thickness? > How do you set the temperature to prevent shrinking, in inches per > second? About how many inches per second do you find eliminates > shrinkage? > > Thanks in advance > > Glenn Eiden > > On Sun, 27 Feb 2000 07:20:35 -0500 Tom Broeski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > writes: > > > > People are always talking about wiping off the fuzz after cutting > > their cores. I use a very fine, high tension nichrome wire. I get > > zero fuze and no burnout. I also cut the top of my cores first. > > This lets the panel stay in position while I switch to the bottom > > templates. Since, the core is still attached, the alignment is very > > accurate. I get a perfectly feathered razor edge on my cores. I > > leave a 1/4" of glass on the wings after glassing for a very sharp > > trailing edge. > > > > Tom > > > > > > T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) > > http://www.adesigner.com > > T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") > > http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm > > BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) > > http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm > > BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) > > http://www.inventorclub.org > > 540 943-3356 > > > > > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send > > "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) http://www.adesigner.com T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Spectre report
Thanks for the info. If you know of anyone who wants one, I now have 3 in the que and sell them for a bit less than the factory. I will definitely build one of them for myself. Tom Doug Barry wrote: > Tom > > I'm in the process of fine tuning my Spectre 2M. BTW there isn't much > retune required from the spec'd setup, just go to the aft CG, but not > further back. > > Anyway, Tom don't sell the first Spectre you get, it will be the biggest > mistake in 2M you are likely to make. Mine is flying much like the HLG, > seems to want to lift out on things that do not look like lift. Also > seems to be more efficient in a turn then when flying flat, don't ask > me, I'm an ex-accountant! Zooms are back to the original Monarch 2M > (i.e. brain dead, it rotates to vertical with out me interfering!) > Haven't had it out in much wind (yet), but at 12 mph (per my meter) it > travels just fine. I'll be doing the usual controlled timing and > measuring for comparison purposes in the next couple days, just need a > couple quiet mornings. > > Doug Barry > Charlotte NC > > Tom Broeski wrote: > > > > I sold the first Spectres I ordered and decided to build one myself to check it >out. A very easy build. About 4 hours -- the most time being spent getting the >servos and control rods just right. I finished it this morning. It weighed 6.6 oz >with two HS50's a 555 and a 4 cell 110 mAh battery. > > > > A soaring buddy came by at lunch and said he wanted to see it fly, so we went out >to our field. It was sort of a "so so" overcast day. I needed a 15 min flight to >finish up my LSF II so.first trim flight was 14:20 --- 40 seconds short. A >few tosses later I found some marginal air and just stuck with it. Ended the flight >at 16:52. I was a bit concerned about the battery time, otherwise I may have done 30 >min with the plane. It likes to fly fairly fast. I will probably move the CG back >from the 2" starting point by dropping one cell, but needless to say it is a good >flying plane. I am really looking forward to the 2M Spectres I have coming in. > > > > Tom > > > > -- > > Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA > > > > T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") > > http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm > > > > BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) > > http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm > > > > 540 943-3356 > > > > 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] -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) http://www.adesigner.com T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Snow-Flying in VA
Check out the snow pictures under "Photos" on the BRASS site: 2 days out of several weekends of flying in the snow. http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] How do you remove Krylon Paint?
John, Now this makes a lot of sense. I will try it out today. Tom John Ensoll wrote: > Hi Tom and All, > My method is to put the entire fuselage in a sealable plastic bag, pour in a > cupfull of acetone, seal up and leave for an hour, then remove fuselage and > wipe down with rags or paper towels. Chuck the plastic bag and contents in > the rubbish bin. > > Regards > John Ensoll > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > LSF1383 level II > Builder,flier,flyfisherman in retirement > http://www.canterburysailplanes.co.nz > > -Original Message- > From: Tom Broeski [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Thursday, 17 February 2000 10:25 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [RCSE] How do you remove Krylon Paint? > > Wear gloves and a respirator. Like Harley says, acetone (or lacquer > thinner) works fine. Work carefully and change rags often (or use a roll of > Bounty) and you will have a nice job. > > There is also CabotStains #2600 Paint and Varnish remover. It comes in a > spray can and works faster than anything I have seen. > > Tom > > Harley Michaelis wrote: > > > Dampen a rag with acetone and it peels right off. > > > > -- > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Subject: [RCSE] How do you remove Krylon Paint? > > > Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2000 10:35 AM > > > > > > Hi All, > > > > > > Speaking about Krylon. I have a couple of fiberglass fuselages that > could > > use > > > a new paint job. What is the best way to remove Krylon? Please let there > > be > > > an easier way than just sanding and elbow grease. > > > > > > Thanks in advance, > > > Tom > > > 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] > > -- > Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA > > T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) > http://www.adesigner.com > T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") > http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm > BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) > http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm > BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) > http://www.inventorclub.org > 540 943-3356 > > 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] -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) http://www.adesigner.com T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Need Programmable TX, new or used.
It does not have exponential. The closest thing in that line would be the new Flash 5. Tom Jerry Craft wrote: > Many new pilots, and some that have been around for a while, are > using the Hitec Focus 3. > > http://www.hitecrcd.com/air/focus3.html > > Jerry R. Craft VWP San-Dan > Radio Control Angi-San > SoCal USA > Wk 858-320-4128 > Cel 760-803-6955 > > -Original Message- > From: Scobie Puchtler or Sarah Felstiner [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Monday, February 14, 2000 1:41 PM > To: RCSE > Subject:[RCSE] Need Programmable TX, new or used. > > Hi, entire group! > > I am looking to set up a buddy with a flying wing. I have the kit, servos, > rx, etc., but I need a TX that can handle exponential as well as basic > mixing (elevon). And I want to pay minimum to get these basic features. The > TX needs to have a nicad pack and slow charger to be useful to me. I would > love information about: > > 1)Used TX you might have that would fit the bill, along with a proposed > price. > > 2)Best possible source and price for a programmable TX-only purchased new. > > 3)Great deals on a full package that has the servos and rx and all. After > all, I can always use the additional onboard pack for a project of my own > later, esp. if the package deal is great. Has to be small submicro onboard > gear to be interesting to me, though. > > Thanks in Advance for any leads. > > Lift, > Scobie in Seattle > > 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] -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) http://www.adesigner.com T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] HELP! epoxy experts needed
Bruce, Yes, one to one meant using a 5 to 1 pump. Since you went beyond the catalytic stage with too much hardener, there is little you can do unless you can put it in an over or hot box and 100+ degrees. This may work, but the results may not be satisfactory. If it can still be dissolved with rubbing alcohol, you can carefully try and wipe it off. Use lots of alcohol soaked rags or paper towels and work slowly. The time it takes may far exceed the cost of a new wing. If not, in my opinion there is nothing you can do. I have tried, and it is a real mess. Tom Bruce Beddoe wrote: > I bagged a pair of wings and a stab 2 days ago. They are plywood > sheeted foam that I put glass over. This was the first time I had > used West Systems Epoxy and the directions said to mix 1:1. When it > was still not very hard today, I carefully read the directions which > said if you don't have the special pumps for the cans, then mix 5:1 by > weight or volume. > > 1) Is there any way to get the mess to harden. It doesn't have to be > full strength, since the ply is pretty strong anyway. If baking or > something might get rid of or harden the excess hardener, obviously > this would be preferred. > > 2) If the mess has to come off, how do I get it off the wood without > dissolving the foam? > > I sure hope someone has some brilliant ideas. Thanks. > > Bruce Beddoe > Pacific Palisades, CA > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) http://www.adesigner.com T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Volz servos
NSP price is $69.95 You got a deal with the planes, since you paid full retail for them. Tom Paul Klissner wrote: > I got mine for the Stork and Blade from NSP for $60/ea. > Either because they were discounted with the purchase of the > plane, or because that's the price at NSP. > > -Paul > > Tom Broeski wrote: > > > http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm > > $65 plus shipping. > > Depends on how many. > > Tom > > > > darrellz wrote: > > > > > I was wondering who has the best price, and avalablity on the Volz Wing Max > > > servos. > > > thanks Darrell Z. > > > > > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > -- > > > > 540 943-3356 > > > > 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] -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) http://www.adesigner.com T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Volz servos
http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm $65 plus shipping. Depends on how many. Tom darrellz wrote: > I was wondering who has the best price, and avalablity on the Volz Wing Max > servos. > thanks Darrell Z. > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Neck Strap
Here's the link to how you can make a great shoulder strap. Especially great for the heavy Stylus. http://www.adesigner.com/brass/strap.htm T -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Good deal on Spectra/Prism 7x
Gee Jerry, My price is $195 and $5.40 shipping Jerry Craft wrote: > Brand new Prism 7X with Specta Module is $199 from > Hobby Shack. (Transmitter with Nicads, module and Charger only) > > Jerry R. Craft VWP Ni-Dan > Radio Control Angi-San > Wk 858-320-4128 > Cel 760-803-6955 > > -Original Message- > From: Ken Johnson [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2000 11:45 AM > To: RCSE > Subject:[RCSE] Good deal on Spectra/Prism 7x > > With all the traffic about spectras, I thought someone might find this interesting: > > There's a guy selling a Hitec Prism 7X w/a spectra module for $175.00 at RC Online >www.rconline.com > goto the "Radios and electronics gear" section. Sounds like a good deal, get a >spectra for seventy > five bucks and a decent radio for $100. > > 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] -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) http://www.adesigner.com T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Carbon Fabric FS
Carbon Composites has a new web site and some great deals. Check with your friends to see if anyone wants to go in on a couple of rolls. The sale site is: http://www.carb.com/superspecials.html If you call - talk to Hugh England Tell him I said to call. (nothing in it for me, but he will help anyone with any carbon or kevlar questions) Tom -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) http://www.adesigner.com T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] winch battery
We use a Kmart 850 marine battery. You can kill a battery by storing it partially charged between uses. Or leaving it on a concrete floor. If it is fully charged after each use, it should last 3 years. Tom Bobbi and Randy wrote: > Ok troops, hopefully this post will not start a flame war like most of the > other post have lately. > > My winch battery died yesterday after only 1.5 years of medium use. I am > unsure of what I should replace it with. I am launching open class/F3B/F3J > type planes off a Rahm winch. I also don't want to have to pay doctor bills > because I killed my back trying to lift something that weighs to much. What > experiences do you have that would help me make the right selection? > > Thanks in advance for your help. > > Randy Bullard > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.bullarddesigns.com > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Bagging Help
You can use a little of the Freecote to get the specs off - or some automotive rubbing compound. I did not have any luck with Freecote as a release on the mylars either. I use "Yellow" paste wax from the auto store. I have had no trouble since. It is much easier to use than the straight carnuba. Tom Garth Warner wrote: > Last week I bagged my first set of stabs for a HLG. I had waxed the > mylars with 7 coats of "Freecote" mold release agent in advance. Used > "PJ's" epoxy, and left the whole thing in the bag for 48 hrs until the > epoxy cured, (low temp in my garage). The stab came out fine, the > mylars came out with little tiny speckles of epoxy that failed to > release and bonded to the surface. We're talking really tiny spots, but > you can see and feel them on the mylars. These little suckers won't rub > off. I've got a feeling that this is abby normal. So the question is... > I want to bag some more, how do I get the little speckles off ? How do > I prevent them in the future ? Different epoxy ? Longer cure time, > (epoxy was cured when I remove the stab from the bag), ? Apply heating > pad to the bag ? Different wax ? > I have more mylar and will cut new pieces this weekend but don't think > that I need to cut new mylars for every piece. Any help would be > appreciated. > > Thanks > Garth > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) http://www.adesigner.com T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Twinstar question..w/apologies
I thermal the twinstar all the time. Use alphaic resin (white glue) and coat the inside of the fuse where you want the velcro to stick. Let it dry (acts like a sealer). You can also use epoxy also. Remember, this is to seal the foam where you want the velcro to stick, not a way to glue it in. Then stick the hook down. Use half as much loop on the battery. (hard to remove otherwise). Mine holds just fine. If you put the velcro on the side of the fuse instead of the bottom, it holds better and you can slide a stick in to release the battery. Tom Vogel Dental Lab wrote: > I know the twinstar is not a sailplane, so please forgive this > question.(Its Christmastime, remember) > > I cant seem to get the velcro to stay put (that I use to secure the > battery). The battery pack gets hot upon discharge and the velcro comes > loose from the fuselage because the glue gets soft. Ive tried using epoxy, > it let loose too. I also tried a little Goop (Big mistake, it melts the > foam). Any ideas, this is important to my C/G to say nothing of inverted > flight. > > Thanks, and apologies for the off topic Q, but I find more good advice > on modeling here than anywhere else. > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) http://www.adesigner.com T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] SALE NEW Spectre
Don't wait. Get a quote on a New Spectre that can be delivered in time for Christmas. T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Which servo? <---on topic post
Not on the mc/V2's. Is it the servo or the hole in the arm? If there is something wrong, Karlton will fix or exchange them. Tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 12/8/99 5:29:36 PM Pacific Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > he Multiplex mc/V2's are the best thing going. The FL's are great for thin > > sections. You'll never need to worry about centering or wearing out. I > went > > through several 141's in one contest season and have gone 2 and then some > > with the multiplex with no problem. I have Volz in one of my Psyko 3's and > > MP's in the other and have already replaced a Volz, but not the MP. > > > > Tom > > > > Tom, > Several of the gang I fly with at the HSS field have got MPX servos that seem > to have developed quite a bit of slop. While it is true We don't get the > Airtronics141 jitters I don't like the slop. Have you noticed any of this. > Larry Jolly -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) http://www.adesigner.com T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] FMA Razor - my opinion...Mark
Mark, I forgot about that part. It was really dumb (or nasty) of Fred if he did actually know. He started advertising months before he even had a product to sell. I don't think it would hurt either party if one changed the name. I know Jerry came up with the use of the name first, but Zagi is such a unique name I would like to see Joe or Jerry call theirs the Zagi Super-R or something. I actually keep forgetting about it and passed it over when I saw it wasn't a Zagi. None of the guys out here talk about the Razor, just about the Zagi. Razor is too generic. Tom Aerofoam wrote: > He is refering to the name being stolen from Jerry. > Fred Marks knew that Jerry had a wing called the Razor, > he was supplying Jerry with speed controllers! > This isn't the first time Fred has been involved with unethical > business dealings. (I am an FMA dealer too!) I may give up the entire > line. I have talked to Fred and he seems like a nice guy, but the reality > of the business history says otherwise. > > Mark Mech > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.aerofoam.com > > Pursuant to US Code, Title 47, Chapter 5, Subchapter II, _227, any and all > non-solicited commercial E-Mail sent to this address is subject to a > download and archival fee in the amount of $500.00 US. Emailing denotes > acceptance of these terms. > > - Original Message - > From: Tom Broeski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 1999 12:08 PM > Subject: Re: [RCSE] FMA Razor - my opinion... > > > Bill, > > There have been other flying wings - like the Mongo and Boomerang. I > still think the Zagis are the best. At first I was of the same mind as you, > but after checking it out, I just think it is another attempt to come up > with something different. I actually applaud the molding technique. They > appear to be for fun flying and I will wait to pass judgment until I see > what happens on the slope. I haven't heard if they even fly yet. > > > > You can always attack them in combat! It's like saying the Drifter is no > good because someone already designed a Gentle Lady. Without competition > there would be no improvement in the industry. > > > > Tom > > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > > > Flame suit is on. > > > > > > I wouldn't buy or fly it out of respect to Jerry Tiesan(sp?) of Zagi > fame. > > > > > > Homemade ripoff's are one thing. Blatant infringement of this type > (whether > > > legal or not) destroys my trust in a company. > > > > > > I had an FMA 20 speed control. It didn't like the 16oz. framing hammer > it met > > > last month. > > > > > > 'nuff said > > > > > > Bring on your best blast - you know what I say has some merit. > > > > > > Bill Gillis > > > Reno, NV > > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" > and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > -- > > Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA > > > > T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) > > http://www.adesigner.com > > T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") > > http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm > > BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) > > http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm > > BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) > > http://www.inventorclub.org > > 540 943-3356 > > > > > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" > and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) http://www.adesigner.com T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Hitec Feather RX ???
The feathers are in, but we haven't got the new price/spec sheets yet. $45 + $7.99 for xtal. Tom "Kappus, John" wrote: > Did Hitec come out with a new lightweight receiver?? I've heard rumor, but > it doesn't appear to be on their website. Anyone have any info or links? > > Thanks > John in Denver (not to be confused with that John Denver guy) > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) http://www.adesigner.com T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] FMA Razor - my opinion...
Bill, There have been other flying wings - like the Mongo and Boomerang. I still think the Zagis are the best. At first I was of the same mind as you, but after checking it out, I just think it is another attempt to come up with something different. I actually applaud the molding technique. They appear to be for fun flying and I will wait to pass judgment until I see what happens on the slope. I haven't heard if they even fly yet. You can always attack them in combat! It's like saying the Drifter is no good because someone already designed a Gentle Lady. Without competition there would be no improvement in the industry. Tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Flame suit is on. > > I wouldn't buy or fly it out of respect to Jerry Tiesan(sp?) of Zagi fame. > > Homemade ripoff's are one thing. Blatant infringement of this type (whether > legal or not) destroys my trust in a company. > > I had an FMA 20 speed control. It didn't like the 16oz. framing hammer it met > last month. > > 'nuff said > > Bring on your best blast - you know what I say has some merit. > > Bill Gillis > Reno, NV > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA T&G Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) http://www.adesigner.com T&G Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] OT: Reverse DNS Lookup
If you have a new enough system you can hit the "PrtScn" button on your keyboard and then open a word processor or photoshop program and hit "paste". T Aerofoam wrote: > Cool > I can hunt the spammers, hu hu h hu (elmer fudd laugh) > How can copy the DOS screen contents? > > Mark Mech > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.aerofoam.com > > Pursuant to US Code, Title 47, Chapter 5, Subchapter II, _227, any and all > non-solicited commercial E-Mail sent to this address is subject to a > download and archival fee in the amount of $500.00 US. Emailing denotes > acceptance of these terms. > > - Original Message - > From: Tom Broeski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Garret Yoshimura <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Friday, December 03, 1999 10:21 AM > Subject: Re: [RCSE] OT: Reverse DNS Lookup > > > Open MS DOS while online. > > in C/WINDOWS Type > > tracert www.adesigner.com > > > > Should look like this > > C:\WINDOWS>tracert www.adesigner.com > > You'll see all the DNS #s to get to my site. > > You can replace my domain name with any domain name. > > > > Tom > > Garret Yoshimura wrote: > > > > > Hi All, > > > > > > I apologize for wasting bandwidth and for this off topic post, but does > > > anyone know a URL for a reverse DNS Lookup site. I want to type in a URL > > > and get the IP address. Also, Does anyone know the IP address for > > > Yahoo.com. > > > > > > Thanks in advance for your reply. > > > > > > cu, > > > > > > garret > > > > > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" > and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > -- > > Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA > > BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) > > http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm > > BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) > > http://www.inventorclub.org > > T&G (Exhibit and Prototype Design) > > http://www.adesigner.com > > 540 943-3356 > > > > > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" > and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org T&G (Exhibit and Prototype Design) http://www.adesigner.com 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Spectre response
For those who asked about a complete set with radio, I added a Super combo. http://www.adesigner.com/combo.htm -- begin:vcard n:Broeski;Tom tel;fax:540 943-4178 tel;home:540 943-3356 tel;work:540 943-3356 x-mozilla-html:FALSE adr:;; version:2.1 email;internet:[EMAIL PROTECTED] fn:Tom end:vcard
[RCSE] Berg distributor
Anyone know who the US distributor for Berg is? T -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org T&G (Exhibit and Prototype Design) http://www.adesigner.com 540 943-3356 begin:vcard n:Broeski;Tom tel;fax:540 943-4178 tel;home:540 943-3356 tel;work:540 943-3356 x-mozilla-html:FALSE adr:;; version:2.1 email;internet:[EMAIL PROTECTED] fn:Tom end:vcard
[RCSE] Looking for a winter project????
I have a scale B-17 Flying Fortress kit I bought that I will never have time to build. It is a very nice kit for $50 http://www.adesigner.com/bomber.htm Tom 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] disclaimer
They also are not yet in production. The add was premature and will probably cost them in adverse PR. They are having some problems getting it to fly well and are adjusting the molds. Zagi's fly. T "J.Teisan" wrote: > Thanks to everyone who has called or emailed me about the Razor being > advertised by FMA. > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] carbon fiber push rods help
Use a small piece of shrink tubing and some CA T [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I just bought carbon fiber pushrods for my hlg. What is a good way to > attach them to the control horns? I thought about gluing a bit of a > metal pushrod to the end, but how would you attach the metal to the > carbon? > > thanks, > > piotr > > 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] Your own personal airlift system.
Where's the parachute? You can get a job there if you don't need to be paid. I guess test pilots are expendable. T > "Darwin N. Barrie" wrote: > > > > "Woods,Nathan" wrote: > > > > > > You have to check out this website! > > > > > > http://www.solotrek.com/mjet/photos.html > > > > > > Your own personal airlift system. If only Tord where still on this list! > > > > After reveiw of the contraption, as a licensed commercial helicopter > > pilot my first question was: "What happens when the engine quits?" In > > the FAQ section, question 5 answers it, "YOU'RE SCREWED!!" There is > > obviously no contingency for a catastrophic engine failure and in a real > > helicopter this is the only kind!!! > > > > Darwin N. Barrie > > Scottsdale AZ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] MPX Servos Sold
MPX servos sold. T RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] MPX Servo DEAL
I have a new set of Multiplex servos (2) Super FL's (2) Micro Speed mc/V2's Cost on these is $330.38 First $250 takes them +$3.20 priority mail Tom RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Cold F/G
I use one of the small ceramic heaters and a sheet foam box. I believe Phil Barnes uses a Delonge heater and a small fan. Tom Mike Ackerman wrote: > Help, > > I can't believe I have had no answers to my ? about how people heat > their F/G parts for curing in cold weather/faster curing in marginal > weather. I remember people talking about makeing insulated boxes and > useing light bulbs like the old Holly Hobby ovens our kid sisters had. > What kind of wattage do people use. I am thinking of getting some sort > of heatind light like people use for reptiles. I think they may come > with a thermostat. Any body try that? > > Thanks, > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] World Records Listing
Anyone know what the rules are? I could not find them on the site. The 6396 feet altitude might be a bit tough to beat. Does the pilot have to remain on the ground, or can he take a chopper or a plane up? At least we hold two of the records in the US. It appears there is no set record for anything but free flight and F3B, so type of glider is not factored in. Where might I find the record for 2M that I supposedly saw being set? Is the duration slope? Joe W went 140.62 miles for distance if my calculations are correct. Where did he drive from/to? I would think the dynamic soarers could approach 148.94 mph if the fixed course were on a slope and they had a strong plane. What was the final guess on Daryl's 14 sec F3B speed? I know I know... a lot of questions, but I'm very interested. Tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > tom broeski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/soaring/?start=42903 > > Is there a listing somewhere of the current world records for > > > > Speed, Height, distance, 2m, open, scale, etc. > > > > http://www.fai.org/aeromodelling/records/ > > Tomf > www.homestead.com/cloud_dancer/ > > 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] Ist open class glider
I agree, Either BoP or Victory. Both planes are winners and can float (thermal turn at 10'), and are easier to fly than most 2M. If you have lots of money try the Stork. T [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > The best handling 122" plane out there is the Bird of Prey. Virtually no > stall and easy to handle in those hand launch turns woth the wing tip 10' > from the ground. All the planes are very close in Performance. (boy will > this cause a stir) performance should be defined as what will it take to > help me win a contest. If this is your first plane, buy on that is east to > handle! A plane that recovers well from a stall and has very good > all around handling is wourth more than than that extra 1/2% increase in top > speed. > > So, deside what type of things are important to you ie airfoil, spil off > nose vs canopy, v-tail, t-tail, or standard, taper ratio, aspect ratio. > Then after you found two or three then comes the hard part. Just buy the one > you think looks coolest! > > Sherman Knight > 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] Re: F3B WC's
He Said "After" T Steve Dworsky wrote: > Karlton are you suggesting that the MPX servos caused his splat? WOW how it > does this heart good to see an honest can a businessperson in action!! > > - Original Message - > From: Karlton Spindle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > I understand that the plane Daryl used after his splat was equiped with > MPX > > servos is this correct? > > > > Smooth Thermals, > > Karlton Spindle > > MrMPX > > http://www.MultiplexRC.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] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Re: Your web site
In your browser under "edit" "preferences" "appearance", "colors" is an option to override colors. You can select "use my colors" when you want to print in black on white. Thanks for your input. Tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Tom, > It's lots of fun and works well. The idea of small low-res photos and click > on them is a great idea that more people should use. I have a personal gripe > so take it for what it's worth. I personally don't like black backgrounds in > case I want to print - sure wastes a lot of ink! Plus, I find white on black > type hard to read. > > But on a 10 scale for a hobby site, it's a 8.5 - pretty good! > Regards, > Richard Shilling RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Setting Up Site update
We have members from Lynchburg, Lexington, Richmond, New Market, Louisa, Charlottesville, Waynesboro, Harrisonburg, and Scottsville. Waynesboro is the center. Marc Gellart wrote: > Nice start, but one thing I was looking for is where in Virginia are you > all? > > Marc Gellart > -Original Message----- > From: Tom Broeski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Monday, September 13, 1999 10:08 AM > Subject: [RCSE] Setting Up Site update > > >If you have the chance, check out what has been done so far. Understand, > it is just starting. I want to get it right, so let me know what you think. > >Tom > > > >http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm > > > > > > > >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] What if question..
I'll try to be more clear next time. The questions I will be asking will have nothing to do with the particular radio in use, but rather with the affect and effect on a plane. I knew that when I messed with the differential I had to change the rudder throw -- I know now that it was to compensate for yaw. Tom Rick Eckel wrote: > Normally the rudder mix is proportional to the movement of the radio stick > rather than the movement of the aileron. Therefore adding differential > will not have any effect on the rudder throw. > > > > Secondly, from an aerodynamic point of view changing your differential will > change the effectiveness of the rudder. So as you add differential you may > need to reduce the rudder throw. > > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Setting up full house plane archive
I have also decided to set up an archive of set-ups for every plane possible. If anyone, manufacturers and all, can mail , fax or email me a manual or the recommended setups. I will post them (recommended set-ups only) in an archive on my ftp site. I have the following: Explorer Gemini Grand Esteem Polaris Monarchs, H/L's, 2m, elect, etc. Logic Spirit Spectra Psyko Sisu 2m Velvia Victor Victory Vortex V-Star Vulcan Winstar Zagis This will be a major undertaking since I must assume +- a thousand. They will be indexed both A-Z and by type. Tom Dave Nasatir wrote: > Hi Tom, > > I will certainly be interested in what you find out and, in addition, > how to approach setting up an "unknown" model. I have a full house F3B > ship that I acquired over the internet and I haven't a clue to what > model it is (the seller didn't know) other than the airfoil is RG15. > > There is some info in the manual for the JR X388S Tx that I have, and a > bit more in Don Edberg's book on Computer Tx, but I'm a bit antsy about > throwing all that equipment off a cliff without being pretty sure the > trim is at least sort of ok. > > Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Setting up full house plane site
For those who can add or just want to follow the thread, I will post the info as it comes in at: http://www.adesigner.com/fullhouse.htm It will be on going, so it won't look finished for some time. Tom RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Emerald
Is there an Emerald web site? Tom RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] carbon tissue (short)+ (long)
My H/L wings weigh between 3.4 and 3.8 oz. It does take a bit of work to get just the right amount of epoxy. I found the most important thing for a light weight wing is protecting the LE. Most creases occur at the areas where the LE is nicked. Check out the Wish-1 halfway down this page: http://home.rica.net/tdm/pix.htm Tom Derek Boyer wrote: > |Mike writes: > > |I just got some .5 oz carbon tissue... Anybody using this stuff? > > Mike, just about anyone you ask will say that tissue is nothing better > than an epoxy sponge/boat anchor. > > I beg to differ (with qualifications.) If you properly wet it, > squeegee what you can and then bag it in a conventional manner > (mylars, etc.) you'll end up with a ten ounce HLG wing. Bad news dude. > This is as far as most guys have gone. However, there is a way to do > it right: Teflon coated porous release cloth and absorbent applied > over the layup in lieu of mylars. The resin is pulled from the tissue, > spars, finish glass, etc. into the absorbent. The part cures, the > absorbent and release fabric pulls cleanly from the part. Use peel ply > and you'll end up delaminating the layup from the foam. Teflon release > fabric pulls very easily and I've never had it cause delams. On the > contrary, it inherently prevents delams by ensuring proper fabric > saturation. It's OK to fully saturate the fabric and only squeegee a > portion of the resin out, for the vacuum will transfer all the excess > to the absorbent. Very good stuff. Also, leading edges come out much > better than mylar methods because there is no ridge. No wrinkles > either, because the fabric pulls completely tight to the LE radius. > You end up with a single ridge of fabric protruding forward of the LE > which is easily cut off and then sanded flush. The finished product > has a single sanded line at the very front of the LE with no mylar > ridge. As long as there is a sufficient amount of absorbent in the bag > (several layers of the best paper towels you can find) you're ensured > a very dry layup without any risk of under-wetting. > > As with all good things, there is a catch. In this case, two catches. > The release fabric is fabric, is porous and therefore not glass > smooth. The surface finish you end up with is like a billion little > negative pinholes sticking up from the part's surface. Although these > can be easily sanded off, the finished aesthetics of the part don't > stand a chance against a mylar-bagged wing. Second problem: all > variations in the substrate will show in the finished surface. I have > used Uni-web as spar material (the kind with the 1/16" gaps between > tows) and the entire spar structure shows through to the surface. Can > you say turbulator? Even a single layer of 0.4oz Kevlar tissue shows > through. > > Although the tissue is inherently weaker than cloth due to the random > fiber orientation and short fiber length, I feel it still offers a lot > to small plane applications. Profile rigidity and to a lesser extend > torsional and spanwise rigidity are benefited by use of this stuff. > Flaperons are stiff and TE's are straight. > > I will say that it seems that vacuum-molding parts inside a female > mold with the release fabric and absorbent facing the internal > surfaces would deliver the best of all options. Several layers of > tissue (at a reasonable $10.00 a yard) would have to produce a very > stiff and light structure. You could be very generous with the resin > and know that it's all gonna get out. Surface finish will be as good > as a hand laid part. But the part will have a much higher fiber > content. > > The tissue is brittle if used alone, but seems to do pretty well when > supplemented with Kevlar or glass in areas such as the LE and tips > that will see impact. > > The layup on my tails have been a single layer of 0.58 glass on a 45, > a single 1.5" doubler at root, over a single layer of carbon tissue, > over strips of Kevlar tissue on LE and hinge (don't recommend) and a > very small spar applied over pink foam. The airfoil is 5% thin and > even though the tails are way overbuilt, they're way overkilled for > flight loads and handle ground loops awesome (and often :-) > > Have fun! And be creative... > > Derek > > 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]
