[RCSE] Re: Wing Rod

2003-11-17 Thread Tom Broeski
I can sell you a piece, but you will end up paying about $16 plus shipping. Call your local machine shop and ask for HSS drill rod blanks. They are precise and very hard, but not brittle. You can have them cut them to length, or you can buy some here: http://www.drillblanks.com/inch_sizes.html

[RCSE] Re: Wing Rod

2003-11-17 Thread Tom Broeski
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Re: [RCSE] Re: Sheet Lead

2003-11-17 Thread JIM EALY
Guys: Lead shot is easily available in several sizes at full service gun shops. Another way to use it is to fill the nose with just a smig more than the amount of shot you need. Turn ship nose down and fix it to stay that way. Fill nose with required amount of lead shot. Use either thick AC or a

[RCSE] Compulsion wing joiner wanted?

2003-11-17 Thread Douglas, Brent
I saw a post earlier for someone needing a Compulsion joiner, and I've recently 'freed one up' The plane is shot, but the joiner looks fine - if you are still interested, let me know. Brent. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to

[RCSE] Classic Quotes

2003-11-17 Thread Buzz Averill
The most dangerous words in aviation/ Hey guys, watch this RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.

Re: [RCSE] Re: Wing Rod

2003-11-17 Thread Andrew E. Mileski
Hey, anyone have a piece of really hard straight 5/16 steel rod they can sell me? It needs to be at least 11 inches long for my new Duck.(old Duck kit) Maybe it's a Disco Duck! ( an 80's term) You can get 5/16 ejector pin for Dixie, and cut the head of with a rotary tool.

Re: [RCSE] Re: Wing Rod

2003-11-17 Thread Michael Neverdosky
Andrew E. Mileski wrote: Ejector pins come in lengths from 4 to 14, though 36 can be had from some sources. Make sure to keep in mind the loss in length from cutting the head off. They have a hardened core and an even harder nitrided surface that resists wear and corrosion. You'll

Re: [RCSE] Beginner's 2M

2003-11-17 Thread Dick Williamson
Hi Rense, You said: I'm looking for a rank beginner's 2M plane for an acquaintance. Has anyone any experience with the Defiant as advertised by NSP? Any other (low building) suggestions? For many years, I have been a strong proponent of the EPP polyhedral Highlander as a beginner's plane.

[RCSE] Balsa Trailing Edge

2003-11-17 Thread juster1
Anyone know the best way to take out an S turn warp on the trailing edge of a 99 wing. The trailing edge is balsa attached to the wing ribs. I know I can cut it out, but there must be an easier way Kirk from Modesto RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and

RE: [RCSE] Balsa Trailing Edge

2003-11-17 Thread Anker Berg-Sonne
Soak the warp in ammmonia (Windex) and holding the correct shape until it is completely dry. Anker -Original Message- From: juster1 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 17, 2003 11:05 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Balsa Trailing Edge Anyone know the best way to