RE: 12FGA & 10C Questions
Sorted it now.......................... Elevator compensation working from T2 with crow, independently from normal elevator trim.................... Thanks for all the help guys.............. Tally Hoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Andy
Posted on: 4/30/2008 3:27 AM by Author "DH71TIGER" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: 12FGA & 10C Questions
Hi, Just in case anyone is reading this................. A bit of progress over the weekend ref the above post............... I can now trim my elevators with the crow brakes deployed using RS or T5, but I have still to work out how to use T2 without affecting the elevator trim for normal flight. I'll keep trying........................ Tally Hoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Andy
Posted on: 4/21/2008 7:50 AM by Author "DH71TIGER" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: 12FGA & 10C Questions
Bax, I am now the proud owner of a 12FG.................it arrived Wednesday, and what a very impressive piece of equipment it is[sm=thumbs_up.gif] However, I have encountered a bit of a programming problem..............so, I hope you can help. I have a glider set up for crow braking, channel assignments as 9C, this is one of our models that we need to fly on both transmitters. With the 9C, I can trim the elevators in flight while the crow braking is deployed without affecting the elevator trim in normal flight. This is performed with the elevator trim lever. I would like to be able to have the same set up with the 12FG, but cannot see a way of programming it. My first preference would be to adjust the elevator trim with T2 when the brakes are deployed as it is with 9C, but, if this is not possible then T5 or RS would be OK. But obviously, not affect the trim in normal flight. Thanking you in advance............. Tally Hooooooooooooooooooooo Andy
Posted on: 4/18/2008 3:22 PM by Author "DH71TIGER" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: 12FGA & 10C Questions
Thanks Bax that's exactly what I wanted to hear................[sm=thumbup.gif] Tally Hooooooooooooooooooooooo Andy
Posted on: 4/9/2008 12:46 PM by Author "DH71TIGER" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: 12FGA & 10C Questions
Bax, Thanks for the quick response.....................Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh to live in the US [:D] [:D] If I set up the 12FG with the same channel assignments as our 9Cs............for example ailerons in CH 1 and CH 7 with a 1024 PCM or a PPM receiver. Will the 12FG will give us the same response time as we have become used to with our 9C ? I do know that this is not the optimum for the 12 FG, ( I have read every page of the manual [:)]) but as long as its not inferior to the 9C in terms of response time, I will be a very happy man...............................and when I'm happy, Christine is happy too.......................that's the important bit.[8D] Thanks again for your help.................. Tally Hoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Andy
Posted on: 4/8/2008 6:26 PM by Author "DH71TIGER" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: 12FGA & 10C Questions
I am not sure if this is the correct location for this post, but it was the nearest I could find...............[:)] I am currently building an Avonds Rafale kit which will be my first jet, my interest was kindled by the new 12FG transmitter. I down loaded the instruction manual from a Futaba website and started to read. The more I read, the better it sounded, however, I have hit upon something that is causing a bit of concern and wondered if you could clarify a point for me..................... My wife and I, both fly 9CAP at present with both 1024PCM and PPM receivers in the models. We want to continue to fly our models with 1024PCM and PPM receivers with both the 12FG and the 9CAP transmitters. I have read that on the 12FG, the default channel assignments are different from the 9CAP but can be assigned to whatever you need. Now the question............... If the channel assignments on the 12FG are set as a 9CAP eg CH1 = RH Aileron, CH2 Elevator and so on, etc etc.............. do the subsequent set up, mixing and programming menus, the features that make the 12FG so attractive, still behave in the same manner ? I suspect that they do but would like confirmation before spending £700. I have asked this question of RIPMAX in UK (two weeks ago now) , but I have had no response so far, now why doesn't that surprise me? I also found this 12FG question on the same Futaba website...................... [i]I want to set up my plane just like I had it with my 9C. It has two ailerons and I want to be able to use them as this, then also at the turn of a dial, I would like them to be Flaps. Since there is no Flaperon function, how do I do this?..................... [/i] This was part of Futaba's answer, only the bit relevant to my concerns......... [i]First select your 2 Aileron wing type. It is recommended to [color=#FF0000]ALWAYS[/color] use the channel assignments that the radio selects for you for your receiver designation. This will make life [color=#FF0000]SO[/color] much simpler with the radio if you do. [/i] I will appreciate any help you can offer............... Cheers for now Andy
Posted on: 4/8/2008 1:30 PM by Author "DH71TIGER" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: DeHavilland Mosquito
Baron, As soon as it warms up a bit......... we are presently in a sharp cold snap due to wind blowing down from Siberia. We've had sub zero temps and snow and all sorts of other cold nasty stuff. Rest assured once the frostbite in our fingers has abated we will both be out there flying our Mossies. We'll take some pics and post, but could be a couple of weeks yet so don't hold your breath. Lozza's machine really looks awesome, it's better in the flesh, than in the pics. He's done a really good job. Engines tests next week, then we just have to balance the spinner assemblies and that's it finished. I am thinking of converting mine to the fighter version, canon, rockets, solid nose, new canopy but will not start that work until I'm happy with the flying setup, so probably not until next winter hopefully............ Have you started building yours yet? Bye for now Andy D
Posted on: 2/26/2005 6:04 PM by Author "DH71TIGER" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2703415

RE: DeHavilland Mosquito
Baron, just a confirmation of what Lozza has said above, if you read my post of 2/10/2005 7:35:14 pm 'How to make an undercarriage for a mossie'. I mentioned there the need to offset one of the holes in the ali yoke, due to this problem. So now, it's not a problem[8D] [8D] Keep em flyin' Andy D
Posted on: 2/23/2005 5:51 PM by Author "DH71TIGER" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2692286

RE: DeHavilland Mosquito
Hi Note, Lozza's BOLLY three bladers are 12" x 4.25" on OS 52 FS, but if your happy that your 45 FSR will drive your props, should be OK. I would certainly bench test first and check RPM. Rule of thumb is when using 3 blades deduct 1" from diameter of motor manufacturers recommended 2 blade prop, as a starting point........ Test and adjust from there. Good luck, lets us know how you go...........[;)] Andy D
Posted on: 2/15/2005 5:54 PM by Author "DH71TIGER" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: DeHavilland Mosquito
Hi guys, the gear on both mine and Lozza's Mossies are very simple to manufacture but need a bit of thinking about before you start..... Lozza's gear is Air Actuated mine is Mechanical see previous postings and pictures. Lozza's wheel is 4" diameter, mine is 3-3/4". The important fact here is how much room you have in the nacelle to stow the wheel when retracted, you gotta' miss the back end of the air cylinder or the servo tray depending on which system you're using, air or mechanical. Next thing is the width of the wheel and the diameter of the oleo legs, this will dictate the centres of the oleo legs on the yoke, so if your wheel is say 1" wide and your oleo legs are 1/2" diameter. The leg centres will need to be 1-5/8" ....... 1" + 1/2" + 1/16" each side for wheel running clearance. The oleo legs used by Lozza are 12mm (1/2") dia X 115 mm (4-5/8") long from Inwood Models in UK www.inwoodmodels.co.uk These will need to be modified by drilling and tapping a thread into the bush at the top of the leg in order to fix them to the yoke. Just use your favourite thread somewhere near M5. Now to make the yoke to secure the top of the legs at the desired centres....... take a length of 5/8" square ally bar stock x 2-1/8" long, drill and counterbore at 1-5/8" crs to suit your screws, we used cap head screws but csk head screws are just as good, you also need to drill a third hole to take a pin to allow this piece to join with the retract unit. The problem here is that the woodwork in the nacelles is not the same both sides. 1 hole needs to be drilled centrally and the other offset to one side typically about 1/8" check your model to see how much you need to allow. The aim here is to get the wheel centrally in the nacelle. Whatever the hole dia is in your retract unit for the leg to fit in 1/4" - 5/16" - 3/8" then drill and ream a hole in the yoke to match. Cut a length of precision ground steel bar stock to fit in the retract unit and the yoke adjust the length so the yoke just clears the wordwork inside the nacelle through its raise and lower sequence of operation. Machine the steel pin to length. That's it. Fix the yoke to the steel pin with a grub screw. Fix the legs to the yoke with your selected screws, TIP when tightening the screws hold the top of the leg with a piece of emery cloth around the leg and a pair of pliers. Both axle holes must be perfectly in line for the oleos to work smoothly. Assemble the wheel and axle, check for smooth telescopic movement, align the wheels, just a little toe-in is good. Lock the assemby to the retract unit and fully test up and down operation. Picture 3 on Lozza's post 1/25/2005 shows how it should all look when finished.......Any questions? Thats all folks!!! Andy D
Posted on: 2/12/2005 6:58 PM by Author "DH71TIGER" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2642892

RE: K-36 Primer
Hi guys, I was wondering if any of you could help me?. I 'discovered' K-36 and K-201 whilst reading Pat McCurry's Dornier build over on RCSB, never heard of the stuff before, as you all probably know he swears by it. I have tried to obtain it over here, we have a local supplier of PPG Paints,..... who had never heard of it,.... he contacted PPG UK,..... they had never heard of it!!!!!!. I printed some pictures of the tins of paint from the web, to prove it existed. Only then..... did they tell me it must be only available in the US...... So question is do you know of anybody who will ship me some to the UK? Thanking you in advance From STONE AGE ENGLAND Andy D
Posted on: 2/10/2005 10:50 AM by Author "DH71TIGER" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2642216

RE: I'm trying to join 2 carbon fiber rods. Help!
Naes hi, the joys of diversity...........fishing rod manufacturers have been making flexible joints in carbon fibre tubes for about 30 years if you need to do it again...just check out your local fishing takle shop for some ideas. In europe we use carbon fishing poles up to 20 mtrs long the joints just push together no adhesive!!!!! and boy do they flex!!!!!! Bye Bye
Posted on: 1/26/2005 7:30 PM by Author "DH71TIGER" in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2587744

RE: Working with carbon tissue
Saramos Hi, I have never used carbon tissue but have beeen giving some thought to trying it, so realy interested in your experiments. I have used ordinary tissue with Ronseal floor Varnish also used on this side of the pond is a product called Poly C, again a polyurethane based material. I had good results with the finish but the system lacks a little strength, hence the interest in carbon tissue. A definite reduction in weight over glasscloth and epoxy though. Did you seal the wood before applying the tissue? I would just use regular cellulose sanding sealer. Usually two coats sanding between coats and at the end, so you start off with a smooth hard surface. then commence laying the tissue. I look foward to reading the results of your next experiments!!!! Cheers for now
Posted on: 1/26/2005 11:08 AM by Author "DH71TIGER" in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2586004

RE: DeHavilland Mosquito
Hey Baron, Thanks for the positive comments, with Lozza's arrangement there is no room for the kit supplied servo tray in the nacelle. He found another position for the throttle servo. The wheel and air cylinder takes up most of the room. When the gear is retracted the wheel hangs out in the breeze a little, but we think quite acceptable. it going to look AWESOME!! on the ground[:)][:)][:)]. Fullsize Mossie's have huge u/c parts, which give it that hunched up bulldog type appearance, so difficult to create with a model. (to my eyes anyway, do you know what I mean?). LOZZA can you post these guys some more pictures of your gear? Happy Landings Andy D
Posted on: 1/25/2005 5:13 AM by Author "DH71TIGER" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2581521

RE: DeHavilland Mosquito
Ok lets try again!! [image][/image] Wow!! thats better, the picture on the left was shot just before the Mossies first flight, the spinners are made by RAM, a little small on diameter and too rounded on the nose for my taste, but the best we could find. Further engine testing showed some distortion of the cones taking place at 12.000 RPM causing vibration/out of balance problems. I took the decision to manufacture some more accurate shaped (I think) and dimensionally stable spinners, as shown in the other pictures. The cones are made in GRE the backplates turned from alluminium bar stock, the first cone came out of the mould last week and has been tested at 12,000ish RPM with no problems, the second was produced yesterday!!! and still requires trimming. What do you guys think? is the shape right? colour is in gel coat and can be from white thro' to black with all shades of grey in between. Let me know your comments, good or bad...... You may also see the twin oleo arrangement on the U/carriage this utilises the STD mech retract units supplied with the kit but solid ally mach'd pivot blocks. The plastic pivot blocks shattered on first landing!! I think the U/C setup used by my buddie Lozza is far superior if I have more problems I will change to that setup. But so far so good, when the weather warms up a bit we'll be out there again. Happy Landings Cheers for now Andy D
Posted on: 1/24/2005 10:23 AM by Author "DH71TIGER" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: DeHavilland Mosquito
Hi guys, My buddie Lozza1965 just told me about this thread........I have also built a Flair (in the UK) ARTF Mosquito other names in other countries but we think from the same source, I thought maybe you like some pictures..........So if this has worked here's one [image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/image/dsc_0010.jpg[/image] but if there's no picture bear with me and I'll try to sort it out.... I will be back with some other Mossie goodies....watch this space
Posted on: 1/23/2005 5:58 PM by Author "DH71TIGER" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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