[RCSE] Re: Hinge Tape - bullet proof

2008-03-27 Thread GordySoar
I'm sure that tape is great stuff, but is Don Bullet proof? I think the poster was asking for a bullet proof manufacturer :-) Phil I survived a bullet to the chest and have always used Don's hinge tapemaybe I should have tried using it as protecting against that bulletin any case

[RCSE] Wanted - Prism Nose Cone (Non-Skeg Version)

2008-03-27 Thread Blayne Chastain
Hey folks... A little while back I put out a wanted ad here for a Prism nose cone. I was able to obtain the skegified version but I still need the "standard" one without the skeg... Any chance there might be one out there that one of ye could part with??? Cheers, Blayne Chastain RCSE-

Re: [RCSE] Re: Hinge Tape - bullet proof??

2008-03-27 Thread Hilaunch
In a message dated 3/27/08 2:08:06 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm sure that tape is great stuff, but is Don Bullet proof? I think the poster was asking for a bullet proof manufacturer :-) Phil As most on the list know, the tape is very good and has been used

RE: [RCSE] Re: Hinge Tape

2008-03-27 Thread chris
Burt, I used to work for a company that was associated with tapes. Try http://www.azcoat.com I have used some sample polyester films on my F3B (small) ship a while back, and on my Current DLG hinges. It is polyester, fairly thin, clear. I have not been disappointed. If they won't give you a s

[RCSE] Re: Flap flutter and servos for Pike Perfect Flaps

2008-03-27 Thread trend.ab
Allan I was able to stiffen my flaps on the perfect very considerably by just connecting the rear upper end of the servo to the wingskin. Now the servo is glued to the upper wingskin, and it is also connected with a piece of prepreg carbon to the lower wingskin in the direction of the pushrod. I

[RCSE] Re: "Special Sportube TSA lock now offered!"

2008-03-27 Thread Gordysoar
Hi Steve, Thanks for the detailed reply about your travels, I seldom find anyone who travels with sailplanes internationally, so its great to get another perspective! I've gotten close to Hanna's slope but never had weather. I have seen plenty of photos though and it does seem to be the number

Re: [RCSE] Re: Hinge Tape

2008-03-27 Thread Burt Pickard-Richardson
http://www.hilaunch.com/ At 05:07 PM 3/27/2008, Phil Barnes wrote: - Original Message - From: "Bill Swingle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I suggest the hinge tape sold by Don Richmond. It's good stuff, quite strong and adhesive. I'm sure that tape is great stuff, but is Don Bullet proof? I thi

Re: [RCSE] Re: Hinge Tape

2008-03-27 Thread Phil Barnes
- Original Message - From: "Bill Swingle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I suggest the hinge tape sold by Don Richmond. It's good stuff, quite strong and adhesive. I'm sure that tape is great stuff, but is Don Bullet proof? I think the poster was asking for a bullet proof manufacturer :-) P

[RCSE] Re: Hinge Tape

2008-03-27 Thread Bill Swingle
I suggest the hinge tape sold by Don Richmond. It's good stuff, quite strong and adhesive. I suspect it's an off the shelf product. But I've not found it anywhere else. I can't find his email but Don is on this list. Perhaps he'll contact you. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilit

Re: [RCSE] Hinge Tape

2008-03-27 Thread TJB
CLEAR vinyl tape works very well - at CVS, ACE and office supply stores. Or this stuff is great also: http://www.hobby-lobby.com/miscitems.htm T - Original Message - From: "Paul Sherman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 5:44 PM Subject: [RCSE] Hinge Tape I a

[RCSE] Hinge Tape

2008-03-27 Thread Paul Sherman
I am looking for a bullet proof hinge tape manufacturer. If you have information shoot me an e-mail. Thanks- Paul Sherman RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messa

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2008-03-27 Thread TDL
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