Re: [RCSE] Inverters (Warning)

2004-12-19 Thread Dave
Easier still use what I have aportable Butane iron you dont even have to carry a battery Dave UK Win a castle for NYE with your mates and Yahoo! Messenger

RE: [RCSE] HTML email settings.

2004-12-19 Thread John Derstine
Part of the problem is the antiquated list mechanics, but Mike is an old DOS fan. It would seem that this list is one of few that is still using this old format. There are options, one I stated before, don't use the digest version, set up a mailbox in Outlook (if you use that) and set the rules

Re: [RCSE] HTML email settings.

2004-12-19 Thread Michael Lachowski
I have absolutely no desire for anything related to DOS and any modern Microsoft desktop product. I will admit to being an old Internet fan, having used that before the Web existed and the place turned into a sewer. If you search the history of computer conferencing, you will come across

Re: [RCSE] HTML email settings.

2004-12-19 Thread Brian Smith
MIKEPLEASE Don't talk like that..What would us old retired guys do all winter.? Brian Smith _- You wrote... Some day, RCSE needs to be retired. - -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by

[RCSE] cameras -- no soaring content

2004-12-19 Thread Bill Johns
Anyone out there using a Nikon D70 or similar Nikon SLR. Please contact me off line. Thanks, Bill 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

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2004-12-19 Thread Tim McCann
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[RCSE] 2 RAM Altimeters Left

2004-12-19 Thread Randy Brust
Group, I have 2 RAM altimeters left in stock if anyone is looking to get one for the holidays. I probably won't be building anymore until after the new year. Thanks, Randy Soaring Circuits www.soaringcircuits.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and

RE: [RCSE] HTML email settings.

2004-12-19 Thread James V. Bacus
Oh man... 8-) I don't think so... At 07:28 AM 12/19/2004, John Derstine wrote: but Mike is an old DOS fan. Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR club, AMA 592537LSF 7560 Level IV ICQ: 6997780 AIM: InventorJim R/C Soaring blog at www.jimbacus.net RCSE-List facilities provided

[RCSE] Need a little help

2004-12-19 Thread Jack Strother
Years ago, SIG used to sell a 2 part mix up urethane expanding foam. Actually fun stuff to play with I just checked their site and the do not seem to offer same anymore. I have just screwed up a small project and I have a void in a wing that I want to fill, but I do not want to use the stuff

Re: [RCSE] Need a little help

2004-12-19 Thread Andrew E. Mileski
Jack Strother wrote: Years ago, SIG used to sell a 2 part mix up urethane expanding foam. Actually fun stuff to play with I just checked their site and the do not seem to offer same anymore. I have just screwed up a small project and I have a void in a wing that I want to fill, but I do not want

[RCSE] Best NOS plane?

2004-12-19 Thread Barry Andersen
Opinions sought on the best NOS plane. I have both a Sailaire, and Paragon and am dutifully reverent of what both mean to soaring. However, neither is very happy coming upwind. I've been looking at Ray Hayes' website: http://www.skybench.com/ I know about the Challenger, but am also

Re: [RCSE] Best NOS plane?

2004-12-19 Thread Jack Womack
Barry, In my opinion, the best for what you're looking for is the Legionair. It's thin wing allows it to penetrate better than most from that era. It is difficult to find, and to build correctly. It's even more difficult to set up correctly and takes a lot of patience. However, when you get the

[RCSE] Handicapping for contests

2004-12-19 Thread Rick Eckel
I'm interested in opinions. Our club Contest Coordinator is going to use a handicap system for our monthly contests to sorta level the field for different types of airplanes. We're hoping that it will encourage participation. Figuring that the Unlimited full house ship is the gold standard,

Re: [RCSE] Handicapping for contests

2004-12-19 Thread Pat McCleave
Rick, Handicapping is really not the answer to gaining more participation. Especially if your new guy happens to start with a full house plane. I say suck it up, fly what you bring and make sure you have experts available to help the new guys out. By handicapping the planes, an expert could

Re: [RCSE] Handicapping for contests

2004-12-19 Thread Daryl Perkins
My initial take was: Full house 2m: +10% RES 2m: +12% RES Unlimited: +5% What do you think? Given that format, I'd fly a RES 2M. ;-) I remember a time not so long ago when all gliders coexisted peacefully on contest day. We had 2 classes.. 2m and open. Most everybody flew both classes.

Re: [RCSE] Handicapping for contests

2004-12-19 Thread Rick Eckel
Ya, but if you had to put numbers on it what would you think? Rick ;-) At 04:48 PM 12/19/2004 -0800, Daryl Perkins wrote: My initial take was: Full house 2m: +10% RES 2m: +12% RES Unlimited: +5% What do you think? Given that format, I'd fly a RES 2M. ;-) I remember a time not so long ago

[RCSE] Pike Superior - Available

2004-12-19 Thread Mike Verzuh
Merry Christmas Everyone! A deal for one of my Pikes fell through so Im really motivated to make someone a GREAT DEAL! These are both great planes, both are V-Tails. One is a full carbon D-tube and the second is Super Light. The first has a carbon D-tube F3J plan, with yellow

Re: [RCSE] Best NOS plane?

2004-12-19 Thread Mark Miller
Mirage. Mark Isthmus Models --- Jack Womack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Barry, In my opinion, the best for what you're looking for is the Legionair. It's thin wing allows it to penetrate better than most from that era. It is difficult to find, and to build correctly. It's even more

[RCSE] 5 Cell Battery Alternative

2004-12-19 Thread Michael Conte
I was at the local hobby shop yesterday in need of a battery pack for one of my planes. They had several 4 cell 1100mAh flat packs and some square packs that would not fit into the nose of my plane. I was contemplating just building my own, but they only had 700mAh cells and I really wanted

Re: [RCSE] Handicapping for contests

2004-12-19 Thread Daryl Perkins
Handicapping due to airframe is completely condition dependent. If the air is active, and the thermals close together, all planes are virtually equal, and comes down to the landing. Of course, the experienced pilot will minimize the effects of the poor conditions, and take advantage of his

Re: [RCSE] Best NOS plane?

2004-12-19 Thread Jack Womack
Is it fair to answer with just a name and no explanantion? Why would you pick a Mirage... and... is it NOSTALGIA legal? I don't remember when it came out. JW --- Mark Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mirage. Mark Isthmus Models --- Jack Womack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Barry, In

Re: [RCSE] Handicapping for contests

2004-12-19 Thread Bill Malvey
On 12/19/04 18:37 Daryl Perkins wrote: Once you find out that doesn't work, and the same guys keep winning In golf they handicap the players... not their clubs of choice Damn. My handicap is that I think I can play golf!! But your point is correct. Personally Like the heads up

Re: [RCSE] Best NOS plane?

2004-12-19 Thread Mark Miller
The Mirage is a very unique sailplane design for it's day. It is light where it needs to be and just strong enough to complete it's task. With an empty weight around 30 oz. it can float like few others. Add 24 or so ounces of ballast and it will move out when the conditions turn adverse. No flat

Re: [RCSE] Best NOS plane?

2004-12-19 Thread James V. Bacus
I was looking at your web site at the Mirage. Is only one side of the elevator controlled? At 10:07 PM 12/19/2004, Mark Miller wrote: The Mirage is a very unique sailplane design for it's day. Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR club, AMA 592537LSF 7560 Level IV ICQ: 6997780

[RCSE] For Sale - 1/4 scale cockpit goodies and Sirius Test

2004-12-19 Thread David Schat
For Sale - 1/4 scale cockpit goodies - $40 delivered in CONUS -stick and hand controls -sliding canopy wondow -instruments -belts with buckles -mic, sunglasses, and otrher details -several bottles of eyeglass screws, nuts, and washers. They look sweet on the instrument bezels

[RCSE] tape for molded planes

2004-12-19 Thread Russ Light
All, What kind of tape is preferred for the following applications on molded planes? I want to avoid surface damage. 1) Servo covers 2) Wing joints I have used the tape from Jim Carlton for my bagged wing planes in the past and it has worked well. I had to lay down a layer of clear tape on

Re: [RCSE] tape for molded planes

2004-12-19 Thread Tom Watson
1) 3M #600, 1/2 wide 2) 3M #600, 3/4 wide as a permanent 'base' layer on both sides of joint. Colored electrical tape (to match, of course!) as the actual retaining layer. #600 prevents paint from pulling when the electrical tape is removed. Tom Russ Light wrote: What kind of tape is

Re: [RCSE] tape for molded planes

2004-12-19 Thread Bill Malvey
On 12/19/04 21:58 Tom Watson wrote: #600 prevents paint from pulling when the electrical tape is removed. I use 3M Scotch 35 Electrical tape. Never had it pull up the color on a molded Psycho, Molded Graphite, Emerald, 2 Artemis, and a NYX. Comes in every color I need and available at Lowe's.