RE: Radios
All and only Futaba Conquest FP T4NBF (FM) Skysport T4VF (FM) Skysport T6YG (FM) T7CAP (PCM) T6EX (Spread Spectrum) Car and boat: 2PL (FM)
Posted on: 9/11/2012 6:28 AM by Author "ArcticCatRider" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Guillows planes ?
I have built a number of Guillow's rubber powered free flight airplanes. Sticks and tissue...and a rubber band that when wound too tight warps the whole fuselage. They were a lot of fun and as mentioned great for learning. The Sig, and alot of RC kits for that matter employ the single sheet of balsa or light ply for the fuselage. It offers a lot of ridgidity with relatively simple construction. There are a couple out there with built up fuselages...and even more from Sterling.
Posted on: 8/31/2012 6:30 AM by Author "ArcticCatRider" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Four Star 60 Plans
[quote]ORIGINAL: GTMUSTANGCS Thanks so much for the reply. Didn't think the plans were so big. Have to build a bigger table. I love the idea of using magnets, however I don't understand how you place them on the parts to be glued. Anywhere online where I can research (i.e. what kind of magnets, cost, etc. Does the metal top eliminate the door from warping. I was planning to build a desk type cabinet with drawers on each side and double up 3/4 in. ply for the top. If I put metal on top of that it should stay flat forever. Thanks for any more info. Joe [/quote] Don't forget you can fold or cut the plans....I actually am having a hard time remembering an instance where I didn't have to do this. It is a luxury to be able to view the plans in their entirety, but not completely necessary. The magnets might be used to "sandwich" a wing rib, or a spar or whatever. The metal should stay flat provided it was flat to begin with. If you spend some time looking in the hardware store, you can usually come out with a nice flat door.
Posted on: 8/30/2012 8:02 AM by Author "ArcticCatRider" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Want to build my first kit
[quote]ORIGINAL: Spridal As for the Four Star. I have a DLE 20cc engine and was wondering if the Four Star 60 is suitable for it. [/quote] It might be....I have never owned a 20cc gas motor but did run both a Saito 100 and a Super Tigre 75 on my 4 Star 60. The motor bay is not very wide on the 4 star and I'm not sure how wide a space you'd need. With the big wing and light loading I can't see why it wouldn't take the added weight....if there is any. I imagine you could build a fairly heavy model that'd still fly well and slow down for landings.
Posted on: 8/29/2012 1:58 PM by Author "ArcticCatRider" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Fuel-Proofing Before Locating Engine Mount?
Avistarpilot...most excellent! I ride a 09 Crossfire 800 all stock....3200 miles so far...and my ditch pickle '01 ZR 800 with a 1.25 Ice Ripper and around 6500 miles!! I'm excited for the winter season..snowmobiling and building hahhaha
Posted on: 8/29/2012 1:52 PM by Author "ArcticCatRider" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Want to build my first kit
Having built both models, the Ultrasport is much more difficult than the 4 Star...and is not a good choice for a first timer. The amount of sanding on the tail feathers and nose might be a little tedious and challenging for the first go around. I agree that the Ultrasport is a superior flyer....but you can still have plenty of fun with the Four Star. I have been flying RC for 14 years and still love flying my 4 Star. Get bored? Go lower. Try slow rolls at 6 feet off the ground....adrenaline will flow just fine. Tiger 2 or 4 Star are both great first builds. Have fun! Keep some Debonder around for when you glue your fingers together (I've done it many times...and an eyelid too!)
Posted on: 8/29/2012 12:08 PM by Author "ArcticCatRider" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Fuel-Proofing Before Locating Engine Mount?
Also...never count on your tank leaking! A properly assembled tank and good plumbing will be trouble free for many years.
Posted on: 8/29/2012 11:58 AM by Author "ArcticCatRider" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Fuel-Proofing Before Locating Engine Mount?
Prepare it for both set ups. That's what I have done for many models....pushrod configurations and engine mount configurations (i.e. capable of 2 and 4 stroke). If not in use, you just plug the holes..in the case of a blind nut just put a screw in. Set your blind nuts, pushrod holes, and fuel line holes beforehand. Then get your epoxy, thin it slightly with alcohol and paint it over all surfaces. Doesn't need to be gooped on necessarily...but should be a shiny, glossy surface..covering all, and inside any holes. Keep screws in the blind nuts while you do this. Even if you get a little epoxy on the screw where it meets the blind nut, you will be able to break it loose very easily. Once again, do all your drilling before hand! Don't take away from integrity by installing things or drilling after the fact. Once a firewall or tri stock or doublers get soaked with oil, it is nearly impossible to remove and the integrity is compromised. Take time with this stuff....built correctly, flown correctly, and a with a little luck...the model will last for decades.
Posted on: 8/29/2012 11:56 AM by Author "ArcticCatRider" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: What size of RC planes do you like?
I enjoy building kits and using glow motors from .46 to 1.00, two and four stroke. The planes are small enough to use (mostly) regular servos, light duty hardware, and fit in closets and easily in my vehicle. They are large enough to take off and land on rough grass and handle a decent amount of wind.
Posted on: 8/23/2012 9:11 AM by Author "ArcticCatRider" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Four Star 60
Great thread. I flew my Four Star 60 with my Super Tigre .75 last night. I think I have a 12x7 prop on the plane, and it is a very nice combo. I enjoy flying a routine, and using the throttle alot. The .75 has that little edge over the .60, so you don't have to "stand" on it all the time.
Posted on: 8/16/2012 7:49 AM by Author "ArcticCatRider" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: RF interference/glow driver
I was just curious to see how spread out all the components are in the fuse. You might be able to get away with a shielding a portion of the fuse...almost like an RF firewall. The 2.4 system's wavelength and modulation is so different than the traditional radios that it will likely negate the interference. In any event, it is still a solvable problem with a 72 Mhz system..be it AM, FM, or PCM...spark ignition set ups and on board glow drivers have been around a longer time than spread spectrum systems.
Posted on: 8/15/2012 11:59 AM by Author "ArcticCatRider" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: RF interference/glow driver
Wow. A true case of RF energy coming from your set up. Is the glow driver battery near the engine? If it were me, before trying a different radio set up, I would try different lengths of wire for the hot and the ground going to the engine. If that is unsuccessful I would try to shield the antenna...or the wires for the glow driver. You might find RF shielding fabric or weave at an electronics store, or strip a section of Coax cable and use the shielding from that.
Posted on: 8/14/2012 1:41 PM by Author "ArcticCatRider" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: RF interference/glow driver
Does this happen when the motor is running or off? Any kind of loose connection that has opportunity to "gap" will create RF noise. Glow drivers (and I'm not familiar with the type you're using) don't typically have a great connection to the "center electrode." The ones I have used have a decent amount of slop and interference can sometimes be noticed while removing them.
Posted on: 8/13/2012 1:03 PM by Author "ArcticCatRider" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: 72 mhz still ok?
All but one of my systems are 72 MHz. I bought a 2.4 GHz system a few years back just to see what it's all about.
Posted on: 7/19/2012 1:40 PM by Author "ArcticCatRider" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: X-acto knife sharpening
SMITHCREEK, This is kind of off topic but still involves sharpening Had some difficulties cleaning my Coho salmon last weekend. Any ideas on a stone for fillet knives? The subject here is a Rapala fillet knife...real thin blade. The little sharpener that came with the knife does an OK job, but I imagine it could be much better, like when it was new. I'm also sure my technique could be much better...any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
Posted on: 6/28/2012 1:46 PM by Author "ArcticCatRider" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: going to open my own lhs
"Wheels, Wings & Rails" " (Name's ) Hobby Service and Supply" "(Name's) Radio Control Recreation"
Posted on: 6/27/2012 12:34 PM by Author "ArcticCatRider" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: why are tires so expensive?
They're expensive because people like me are willing to pay for them.
Posted on: 5/15/2012 2:04 PM by Author "ArcticCatRider" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Prop unloading.
Are the figures stated in the manual in regards to static RPM or flying RPM? I would imagine those are "bench" numbers. The 2 strokes power band is generally pretty narrow, but remember there are still more throttle settings than WOT and idle. I would get a few props to experiment with, and see which flys the aircraft the best. I don't know that the numbers mean much...since they are largely theoretical.
Posted on: 5/3/2012 7:15 AM by Author "ArcticCatRider" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Where is a good place to break in an engine?
Bring a test stand out to the model airplane flying field. Or just do it your neighborhood. Wait until your neighbor is mowing his lawn or using his leaf blower and run them at the same time.
Posted on: 5/3/2012 7:05 AM by Author "ArcticCatRider" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: What would make truck drive slower (outside of battery)?
It won't hurt to occassionally check out the the wheel bearings and all the drive couplings for build up of foreign material.. I run my vehicles all over the neighborhood and occassional foul up the drivetrain....the material that's put down on lots before they're seeded?? Almost like miles of fishing line woven together to form this layer....does a great job of finding its way into drivetrain parts. Take your pinion off and turn the wheels over by hand...rule them out before you start swapping motors out, etc.
Posted on: 5/3/2012 7:02 AM by Author "ArcticCatRider" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Super Tigre G-90
I have had G90s in both of my Goldberg Ultimate 10-300s. With a slimline Pitts, the motor sounded great and had a clean look. Nothwithstanding, I think you'll have a lot of fun with the Cap and the ST 90. Good climb, good vertical rolls. My Ultimates weighed about the same or a little more..it's been a long time since I've built them. But a 13x6 or 7 was a great combo. 3D? Not sure about that....a 90 on something like the U Can Do would provide for 3D, but that's not the plane in questions. In my opinion the Cap will look way cooler going through a routine than performing 3D. What was the previous powerplant?
Posted on: 3/29/2012 2:06 PM by Author "ArcticCatRider" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Goldberg Extra 300
It should have been done a long time ago. I'm just a slug. The servos in the tail should work out well. I did that on my Ultimate 10-300 and ended up not having to put a bunch of lead in the tail. Also, I will hook the servos into their own channel for redundancy purposes.
Posted on: 11/17/2011 8:33 AM by Author "ArcticCatRider" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Using a sock on monokote iron
I have a new method, after about 10 years of using the sock. I went out and bought a new iron, and store it in a foam box. I am very careful not to scratch it. The unscathed perfect iron will not foul the covering. I also keep the temperature reasonable enough to shrink the covering and bond the adhesive, but not hot enough to melt and leave residue on the iron. If I do get residue on the iron, I put the sock on, and rub it around...which eventually cleans the iron again. Not bad at all. I've found that a scratched iron, and too much pressure are what ruins the covering job.
Posted on: 11/17/2011 8:27 AM by Author "ArcticCatRider" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Goldberg Extra 300
Hey guys! Haven't been on here in a while. I am happy to see the Extra 300 thread seeing plenty of traffic. Here is my pathetically slow progress! I will trim with Insignia Blue, and black. It's been a fun build, but I'm ready to be done with it.......and start something new! [:)]
Posted on: 11/16/2011 12:44 PM by Author "ArcticCatRider" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: if your glow engine was in your car
I have had great luck, and have created alot more great luck by putting in the time with my glow engines. In fact, it has been a number of years since I have had a flameout. Keep in mind I run stock set ups. I don't run lean, I don't look to push the envelope. Is all I look for is decent power, and reliability. I've been running glow 15 years now, and I've come a long way. Years ago, it used to be a surpise to me if I had a day of flying without a flame out. Now, it will be a big suprise/disappointment if I DO have a flameout. Same goes for glow plugs. I have a couple that I cannot remember the last time I replaced them.....pretty cool if you ask me. I think the reliability is actually pretty outstanding.
Posted on: 11/16/2011 6:49 AM by Author "ArcticCatRider" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Cold weather which Glow Plug?
I've ran airplane and car motors in sub-zero temperatures. The kind of cold where your snot freezes upon the first inhalation through the nose. I have never had a problem with fuel or glow plugs, nor have I made any changes other than needle settings to accomodate cold.
Posted on: 11/8/2011 1:26 PM by Author "ArcticCatRider" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Hovering within inches of power lines?
I think this is a terrible idea that could not only lead to damage and injury, but could (would) also paint a reckless image of the common RCer. Please be careful! I don't believe there would be a signal issue. I believe most power lines run at a frequency of 50-60 Hz. This is a far cry from the 72,000,000 Hz that a common radio system operates at, and even further than the newer 2,400,000,000 Hz that the spread spectrum radios operate at. FM broadcast is in the 88 - 108 MHz range, and even though it's juiced up...I don't think it's enough to cause problems.
Posted on: 11/2/2011 2:18 PM by Author "ArcticCatRider" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: What do the ARF guys do in winter?
I build a kit every couple of years...winter time has its share of activities which are great.
Posted on: 9/19/2011 12:27 PM by Author "ArcticCatRider" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: 2 stroke.
Good afternoon! I have a 4 Star 60 that I've powered with both a Saito 100 and a ST .75. Right now, it has the ST 75 and that is my prefered set up. The 4 Star serves as my "quickstrike" plane. Always in my car, ready to go at a moments notice. The 2stroke requires after run oil, but I don't have to jerk around with shooting up the breather vent like on a 4 stroke to ensure good bearing coverage. Easy and fast. The 75 and the 4 Star is a great, great combo. Good vertical, good top end, good pull on the tall grass fields.
Posted on: 9/9/2011 10:03 AM by Author "ArcticCatRider" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Lost plane device
Sounds alot like a radio directional finder
Posted on: 8/29/2011 10:15 AM by Author "ArcticCatRider" in the forum "Beginners"
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