RE: [RCSE] Blue thingy on the 5125

2002-01-07 Thread Michael Imsic
I must be missing something. The "blue thingy" is an anodised metal servo arm and the dark spots are the holes. Michael > -Original Message- > From: Harley Michaelis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, 8 January 2002 8:48 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subj

[RCSE] E210 airfoil

2002-01-02 Thread Michael Imsic
Does anyone have any experience with the E210 airfoil? I would like to hear about its suitability for a scale glider project. Michael Melbourne, Australia ICQ 3481522 _ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.ya

[RCSE] 3R's HLG video availability

2001-08-02 Thread Michael Imsic
Are there copies of the 3R's HLG video still available? Could someone please direct me to where I might get a copy? Michael _ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com RCSE-List facilities provided by

RE: [RCSE]

2001-03-16 Thread Michael Imsic
Robert, If you sit on the side lines reading the list, I don't think you will learn a great deal. The true worth of RCSE is the vast knowledge base That is out there and to tap into it all you have to do is ask a question. Go ahead, give it a try! Michael Melbourne, Australia ICQ 3481522 > --

RE: [RCSE] Lost Foam Goo

2000-11-20 Thread Michael Imsic
Did you cover the foam with packing tape before laying up the hull? Once you dissolve the foam the packing tape helps you pull the rest of the goop out. Michael Melbourne, Australia ICQ 3481522 > -Original Message- > From: SailplaneBoy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Sunday, 19 Nov

RE: [RCSE] PVA Help

2000-11-20 Thread Michael Imsic
Bill PVA is soluble in water, but it produces a colloidal solution rather than a aqueous one. Are there any numbers after the trade name? eg. 20-105? If it is 20-105 (20% hydrolysis, 105 centipoise viscosity) or greater then you will need to dissolve it in a mixture of alcohol and water. Prefe

RE: [RCSE] f3b event

2000-09-08 Thread Michael Imsic
Firstly let me qualify this post by saying that I was not present and I have formed my opinions about the incident solely on the reports in RCSE. I think anyone placed in a similar situation would have done the same thing. But an attempt was made to conceal the mismatched wing with tape. So obvi

[RCSE] Vacuum bagging Mylar

2000-08-08 Thread Michael Imsic
Has anyone had any experience using Mylar thinner than .014"? I would like to try using the thinner material in an attempt to better conform to tips and leading edges. The next two stock sizes seem to be 0.010" and 0.0075". I thought I might start with the 0.010". Any input would be greatly app

RE: [RCSE] Mine is Better Than Yours

2000-07-24 Thread Michael Imsic
How quickly the world forgetsthe name of the boat was Australia II.hint, hint. Michael Melbourne, Australia ICQ 3481522 -Original Message- From: Jim Cubbage [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, 25 July 2000 7:20 AM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Cc: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject

RE: [RCSE] V-tail

2000-06-18 Thread Michael Imsic
Whilst on the subject, does anyone have a "foolproof" method for measuring v-tail incidence? Michael Melbourne, Australia ICQ 3481522 __ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com RCSE-List faciliti

RE: [RCSE] N120-TA cells

2000-06-12 Thread Michael Imsic
Mark, are you sure you are referring to the N-120TA? They are 7.8 x 42.5 mm each. I cant see 6 of these fitting inside a 9V battery. http://www.sanyobatteries.net/NEWnicd3.html#02 Michael Melbourne, Australia ICQ 3481522 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTE

[RCSE] Equation for effective dihedral needed

2000-06-08 Thread Michael Imsic
Can anyone supply the equations necessary for calculating effective dihedral? Thanks. Michael Melbourne, Australia ICQ 3481522 __ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com RCSE-List facilities pro

RE: [RCSE] (Updated)THE VIDEO IS HERE, theThree R's of Soaring, with Joe Wurts

2000-05-17 Thread Michael Imsic
Put me down for a PAL version! Any idea when it might be available? Michael Melbourne, Australia ICQ 3481522 -Original Message- From: John Roe [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, 17 May 2000 1:31 AM To: RCSE Subject: [RCSE] (Updated)THE VIDEO IS HERE, theThree R's of Soaring, w

[RCSE] Vacuum bagging and leading edges.

2000-02-23 Thread Michael Imsic
I am having a great deal of trouble getting a decent leading edge on my vacuum bagged HLG wings. I cut the Mylar about 1/8" short of the leading edge. I apply a 1" wide strip of 1.5 oz glass cloth to the leading edge with 3M super 77 spray and then wet out the glass with a brush and scrape the e

RE: [RCSE] Airless hand layups in molds

2000-01-28 Thread Michael Imsic
Mikey, try laying the cloth at 45 deg. as it tends to follow the contours much better. Michael Melbourne, Australia. > -Original Message- > From: Mikey D [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Thursday, 30 December 1999 11:30 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [RCSE] Airless hand layu

[RCSE] 3M Super 77 spray vs. High tack 76 spray

2000-01-28 Thread Michael Imsic
I am having trouble locating a source of 3M super 77 spray adhesive here in Australia. I can however, but 3M High tack 76 spray. Has anyone used the 76 on foam cores? Does anyone know what the differences between the two are? Alternatively, is there anyone in Australia using Super 77? The only

[RCSE] Winch battery charger circuit needed

2000-01-09 Thread Michael Imsic
Does anyone have a circuit for a lead acid battery charger? Ideally it would switch to trickle charge when the battery was fully charged and that way my winch battery would always be ready for use. Thanks Michael Melbourne, Australia ICQ 3481522 __

RE: [RCSE] Yet another major leap forward... look again

1999-12-18 Thread Michael Imsic
>command< un_subscribe list if thread [Yet another major leap forward... look again] exists >command< _subscribe if thread [Yet another major leap forward... look again] does not exist If only :) Michael Melbourne, Australia ICQ 3481522 __ Do Yo

RE: [RCSE] Need co-ordinates for SD9026

1999-11-30 Thread Michael Imsic
Very interesting. Do you know who has the rights? Michael Melbourne, Australia ICQ 3481522 > -Original Message- > From: Oliver Wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, 30 November 1999 14:08 > To: Michael Imsic > Subject: Re: [RCSE] Need co-ordinates for

[RCSE] Anyone flying a Graupner Soarmaster?

1999-11-14 Thread Michael Imsic
Does anyone have any experience with the Graupner Soarmaster? It looks nice and seems to be reasonable priced, but how does it fly and launch? Thanks Michael Melbourne, Australia ICQ 3481522 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to

RE: [RCSE] Wanted: Futaba FP8UA transmitter

1999-09-07 Thread Michael Imsic
Unfortunately they only sell Tx and Rx. Michael -Original Message- From: Garland Hanson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, 8 September 1999 11:56 To: Michael Imsic Subject: Re: [RCSE] Wanted: Futaba FP8UA transmitter You can get them sold separately (without servos, battery

[RCSE] Wanted: Futaba FP8UA transmitter

1999-09-07 Thread Michael Imsic
I would like to buy an Futaba FP8UA tranmiter. If there is anyone that is considering selling one, or if anyone knows a retailer who sells them seperately, please email me. Thanks Michael RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EM

[RCSE] Vacuum switches

1999-08-24 Thread Michael Imsic
Quite a few people have mentioned using vacuum advances as vacuum switches. Can someone post some details. Michael RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Radio choices- JR XP-642 or X-347

1999-08-22 Thread Michael Imsic
Currently I have a sanwa 7 chanel RC that only has basic flap mixing. I feel its time to get a new radio with all the mixing hoopla that is needed for modern gliders. I have an opertunity to buy a secondhand JR x-347 or should I buy a new JR x-642? Can someone tell me how the two radios compare

[RCSE] Mylar Vaccume Bagging info needed

1999-08-20 Thread Michael Imsic
Does anyone have any webpages or notes which outline vaccume bagging with mylar? Thanks Michael RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] WTB sapphire

1999-01-17 Thread Michael Imsic
Does anyone have a sapphire they would like to part with? Thanks Michael Melbourne, Australia ICQ 3481522 __ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscrib