[RCSE] Where to get foam

1999-07-30 Thread NCW008
Anybody know where to get LARGE blocks of EPP foam, like the kind you can carve fuselages out of? Thanx -NCW RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] SmAC Combat Competition at Temple Hill

1999-07-30 Thread Mike Robinson
Just so no one feels left out, we also have kits donated by SR Hobbies and Metaterra. >Come on out and mix it up with the best combat pilots the area has to offer. Save yourself a buck by pre-registering. A giant raffle is being put together with generous sponsorship from the following: > >*Mult

Re: [RCSE] Stop this

1999-07-30 Thread wes slack
Eschew obfuscation ! Regards, &c...Wes RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Great Planes spirit elite

1999-07-30 Thread Kevin Sheen
I know that his kit is pretty new but I was wondering if there are any 'early adopters' out there? Any comments about the kit and more importantly, how it flies? I know that friends don't let friends fly 2m but I'm looking for a good flying but affordable step up from my SIG Riser 100. thanks,

Re: [RCSE] wing servos

1999-07-30 Thread Kevin Sheen
According to Horizon Hobby's and Hitec's web pages: the JR 341: 32 oz/in torque .63 oz JR 331: (a little cheaper than the 341) 42 oz/in torque .63 oz HS-80: 31 oz/in torque .62 (.76 w/metal gears) HS-81: 36 oz/in .59 (.67 w/metal gears) HS-85 (has a top ball bearing): 38 oz/in .7 (.84 w/m

Re: [RCSE] Hitech 85bb servos

1999-07-30 Thread Rcsail4fun
In a message dated 7/30/99 12:51:33 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Does anybody know if the standard Hitech 85bb servo can be converted to metal gears? By the way, I have had excellent service out of the eight 85bb servos I have . >> Yep, replace the gear set. Howev

Re: [RCSE] foamie recommendation

1999-07-30 Thread Combatair
Get the F-21 Predator. Built for high performance. Penetrates in big wind better than most when ballasted. Looks great too! RG-15 Airfoil 9oz/sq ft wing loading composite wing spar http://members.aol.com/Rpvi.F-21.html Rick Powers RPV Industries RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Air

[RCSE] Combat Slope Race

1999-07-30 Thread Jerry R. Craft
Ok, back from the UK and ready to put on another fun Combat Slope Race in Poway Ca. (San Diego, Ca area) Sunday September 19, Signups at Noon. Entry Fee - $0.00 Prizes - Well we have the Eagle for the Warbird Class. This is a perpetual trophy - current Warbird Champ is Dave Sanders. If someone

[RCSE] Re: foamie recommendation

1999-07-30 Thread Jeff Reid
Check out the Daves Aircraft Works Schweizer 1-26 "2-meter" (wingspan is 71 inches). This glider is fairly aerobatic, can thermal, and take a mild winch or medium hi-start launch. You can vist the web site: www.davesaircraftworks.com. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "s

[RCSE] Stop this

1999-07-30 Thread David L. Stone
mpopescu decreed-- >Sailplanes DO NOT fly. They fall. Mike, quick, tell the Wright brothers...their early falling with gliders was referred to by them as "flying". How could they have been so wrong?! Thanks for straightening us out on this key point. David Berkeley CA USA RCSE-List facilities pr

[RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #107

1999-07-30 Thread CrsKnowles
Still Here! Would someone, who is at the NATS, please have Pat Flinn call me. We need to reserve a freq. for him at the X-Country. Christopher Knowles RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] wing servos

1999-07-30 Thread Juan Cifuentes
Hi I am building a DAW 1-26 (2m.), and the instructions recommend JR341 servos for the wings. They are expensive and not easy to get over here. Does anybody know of the equivalent size and torque in the Hitec/Multiplex range? TIA Juan [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airp

Re: [RCSE] Stop this

1999-07-30 Thread Rich Hollyday
I agree with Charlie, I don't own any of those books they're plagerizing here on RCSE, so I'm happy to read them for gratis. Would someone copy in the whole thing? Thanks, hehe...RH >On the other hand, I love to see all of this. BS or typed in from a >book, to show off, as you say. > If the

[RCSE] Hitech 85bb servos

1999-07-30 Thread Morris McKenna
Does anybody know if the standard Hitech 85bb servo can be converted to metal gears? By the way, I have had excellent service out of the eight 85bb servos I have . RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] Stop this

1999-07-30 Thread charlie richardson
On the other hand, I love to see all of this. BS or typed in from a book, to show off, as you say. After all, any of the posts, no matter what facet of the sport, can be interesting to read; be it opinion, imagination or fact. Many of these, fact or fiction can spark a new thought or idea whi

[RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #105

1999-07-30 Thread CrsKnowles
For me, the list has ceased to be insightful, educational, informative or even fun. Now I can't even stop it! Help! N. Christopher Knowles RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]