Re: [RCSE] FVK models

2000-11-09 Thread Jean Christophe Martin
> Maybe JC should start importing FVK and other models. It appears that he has > the whole process down, including NSP type shipping. : ) Ok, peace ! I'm not looking to shortcut any FVK reseller. Remember, I was looking for an alternative to NSP. If you think than NSP prices are right, I don'

[RCSE] Airplanes for Sale

2000-11-09 Thread Suburban59
Two SULA Birds - complete and ready to fly. One with a Airtronics Vanguard 4 Channel Radio, and one without the radio, but with Fourservo. Price: Complete System: $300.00 Without Radio: $150.00 Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] for further information. RCSE-List facilities provided by

[RCSE] Hinge tape for HLG's

2000-11-09 Thread Matt Lydon
I'm setting up my first HLG, and am wondering about hinge tape...would scotch tape suffice - it's light and there's not much pressure exerted on the surfaces; or should I use something heavier? Thanks in advance Matt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" an

Re: [RCSE] RE: Poor Man's Vacuum Bag System

2000-11-09 Thread Matt Lydon
Yeah, and have a soundproof room to do it in24 hours of shop-vac symphony? Matt - Original Message - From: "Aerofoam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2000 8:08 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] RE: Poor Man's Vacuum Bag System > > > used in the

[RCSE] making a living at modeling

2000-11-09 Thread bobless
Yeah, I think 50k to 70k is a quite feasible number for modeling. Oh wait, I thought you said spending. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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Re: [RCSE] RE: Poor Man's Vacuum Bag System

2000-11-09 Thread Aerofoam
> used in the very inexpensive systems have very poor reliability, the vacuum > suction can not be adjusted and the pump suction can very a lot from one > pump to the next You can use any cheap shop vac for bagging, you need to drill a 1/4" hole in the hose next to the tank to allow enough of a

RE: [RCSE] RE: Poor Man's Vacuum Bag System

2000-11-09 Thread Matt Gewain
For the one pound white foam 6 inches of mercury (about 3 psi)is the most you can use without crushing your wing. We were the first company to sell a reliable electric vacuum bagging system, and the first to sell a very inexpensive system. The biggest difference between the systems is the pump

Re: [RCSE] Making a living at modeling

2000-11-09 Thread Brian Chan
To make a small fortune in the modeling business, you have to start with a large fortune. Brian Chan An Electric Airplane Junkie@San Mateo.Ca.USA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [RCSE] Making a living at modeling

2000-11-09 Thread Paul Ferguson
Hi All There is no doubt that you can run a very successful cottage industry making kits. The problem is finding the ongoing market to sustain a full time job. I am sure that the guys at DJ Aerotech have a few words to say on that one. I find that it is better to see the cottage industry as a me

Re: [RCSE] Making a living at modeling

2000-11-09 Thread Darwin N Barrie
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Absolutely !! You can do it on only 2 percent. You buy for $1.00, add 2% > and sell it for $20.00. Ask any dealer, they're all millionaires. :-) NOT >"fuzzy math" > I would submit that it can be done. In the mid 80's I made model fuel commercially (AVGAS br

Re: [RCSE] Radio updates

2000-11-09 Thread Mike Stump
well, try again... 347 WAS introduced in the late 80's... '91 compatible ("Gold Stickered") txs were available by '85 actually. At 01:42 PM 11/9/00 -0500, you wrote: >yea , something like that , but I believe the 347 was always a post 91' >radio . I mean there were no wide band 347s to my knowled

Re: [RCSE] Makeing A Living with Models?

2000-11-09 Thread Rcsoar4fun
I think one thing you would have to look at would be how many sailplane modelers there are nationally / worldwide. Anybody have a good guess? If I remember correctly Tower Hobbies made its founder millions. If you want to make 50k-70k in a modeling related field, go to work for UPS, its prob

Re: [RCSE] 783 with funky charging jack

2000-11-09 Thread SoarSOSS
Tom,  Change the plug on your charging cord, or make an adapter.  The diameter of the pin in the tranny is smaller.  You can get one of the proper size at Radio Shack.  Actually, mine came with the charger, but I'm using an Einstein by FMA.  Jerry Miller  SOSS-Medford, OR  

[RCSE] Elipsoid by NSP

2000-11-09 Thread Stefan Smets
Any comments anybody on the Elipsoid that can be found on the NSP site, in the electro-gliders section ? I like the looks and specifications, and in Germany, I can buy it for 298 DM, which is less then half the price (USD 309.95) ... Thanks, Stefan. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airpla

[RCSE] Makeing A Living with Models?

2000-11-09 Thread Charles Miller
Concideriing how much I have spent on models, Support equipment.. Airfares to contests.. Hotel ,Food, buying goodies at the contest.. Someone is making a dime or two, But I think it's spread out so much , I don't think there are too many shops going to DisneyLand all to soon... But I am thankfull