Now that we are on the subject of Walts turnarounds, how about his winch? When I get mine I am sure it will launch my Mantis as it is really light. But can I expect it to launch my not to so light anymore after many repairs (over 80oz now) f3b Spectrum? thanks, Walter -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sunday, November 21, 1999 7:55 AM Subject: [RCSE] Turnaround Answer with some details >Course it was all in RC Soaring Digest this past year but..... > > >Its a stake type off the ground pulley. That helps with line wear and >resistance. It is free swiveling and when installed correctly virtually ends >turnaround snags. Properly means leaning TOWARD the winch so that the pulley >swings back in line after an off-to-the-side launch. > >It uses a 3" low mass delron needle bearing sheave. Thats important! The >typical machined bicycle hub type turnarounds are high mass, small diameter. >That means the line burns over the surface for quite awhile before the >turnaround starts spinning and the line stops before the pulley stops. Also >the line is bent over that small circumference under high tensions. > >Walts LBW Turnaround is all machined aluminum and anodized to prevent >oxidation. >(mine is blue). Three bolts pops it apart for cleaning and lubrication. The >machine halves are cut so that the line can not get around the sheave sides >and so that the line does not wear on the side plates. The stake is 1/2" >steel and has plenty of room on top to pound on it. > >The best turnaround is the one you remember to take home and the stand up >style helps with that too. > >Most of us WAITED till who ever was making turnarounds at the time finally >gave up waiting to sell some, and then we all tried to figure out how to >contact that guy who only told us, "Sorry, not making them anymore." > >Don't wait on this one. It ain't cheap (under $100) but it is worth it. > >Gordy >RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
