RE: Pull Pull Rudder
All I have ever used is the [link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXD858&P=0]Dubro pull-pull.[/link] The cable threads through the rigging couplers, then wound throw the crimp. The rigging couplers are threaded and the clevises screw on to them. A locknut is also used on the clevis/rigging assembly.
Posted on: 11/14/2009 11:33 AM by Author "Deadeye" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9253099

RE: first kit build question / problem
I agree with Charlie. The LT-40 would probably still fly like a champ if it was put together upside down with toothpaste and band-aids. A fantastic airframe.
Posted on: 11/4/2009 11:10 AM by Author "Deadeye" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9227551

RE: Correcting twist, one side, in sheeted, glassed, painted Hrz. stab?
That's great news. Would you do the members of RCU a favor and post how a little tutorial on how you did this? It can be referred back to for eons. Thanks, Randy
Posted on: 11/4/2009 1:03 AM by Author "Deadeye" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9226883

RE: 1st kit
[quote]ORIGINAL: foodstick if the worst you have is a 1/16th of an inch I think you are golden ! If you are real picky..and I don't know your kit first hand..but you might be able to add 1/16th more wood to the bottom, (where its off) and just sand a tiny bit more of the top, bringing the sides more in align. Of course don't go crazy and sand on the top surface until its frail, or gone... But if its truley only off 1/16th, and not an inch or two also at the tip..don't sweat it..sand it [:D] [/quote] Agreed. You will hardly notice 1/16th at all. Pattern / precision guys would.
Posted on: 11/4/2009 12:50 AM by Author "Deadeye" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9226864

RE: Buildig my 1st kit (what should I get)
I don't think anybody mentioned the SIG Somethin' Extra. It's a fantastic first build, and it can be docile or wild depending on how you set it up. My Smith Miniplane is in the box still. I just haven't got 'round to it yet. Keep in mind, it's die STAMPED, not die CUT. You have to cut the pieces out on a jigsaw. That might not be the best choice for a first kit. JMHO.
Posted on: 11/4/2009 12:46 AM by Author "Deadeye" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9226858

RE: How to make a light weight pilot figure?
Stewey flys my Skybolt, Brian flys my 1 SSE, and Quagmire flys my other SSE. Those figures are already very light, and can't weigh more than an ounce. Once cut in half to fit, though a Dremel and a sanding and a little work on the inside would lighten it up even more. The plastic is molded thick in some spots.
Posted on: 10/31/2009 12:50 PM by Author "Deadeye" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9217665

RE: monokote change
I'm using it, and have been having no problems.
Posted on: 10/31/2009 11:47 AM by Author "Deadeye" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9217530

RE: THis Hobby is Doing Funny Things to me...
[quote]ORIGINAL: RCKen Heck, I had close to 20 years in when the 133's came out!!! <img alt='''' src=''http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/wink_smile.gif'' /> My first ''store bought'' computer was a TRS 80 Model 1. 4k of memory and a cassette tape drive!!!! Yeah buddy!!!!!!!! <img alt='''' src=''http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/thumbup.gif'' /> Ken [/quote] WOW! That probably could've powered, like, 5 Apollo 11 missions all at the same time! Incredible technology, LOL. [:)]
Posted on: 10/29/2009 12:55 AM by Author "Deadeye" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: THis Hobby is Doing Funny Things to me...
[quote]ORIGINAL: RCKen [quote]ORIGINAL: blhollo2 .....be nice if I could make a honest living off this hobby... [/quote] Trust me on this one, that would probably be the WORST thing to every happen to you if it did. I know first hand about this. I've been involved with computers for over 30 years, most of that as a hobby. But when I got out of the Army in 1996 I decided to make a living out of it and opened a computer shop. I've been doing that for 14 years now and trust me when I say this, I will get as far away from computers whenever possible. I want nothing to do with them whenever I can get away with it. When you take your hobby and make it a job it's no longer a ''get away'' for you. Now flying is so great because it's what you WANT to do for fun. But when you start to HAVE to do it for work you attitude will more than likely change about it. Just my 2¢ worth!! Ken [/quote] I can completely agree with Ken on this one. I was the BIGGEST computer geek, gamer (Team Fortress Classic!), hacker in north central Montana. I played with computers whenever I could. Now that it's a job, (going on 9 years), I just do these forums and email and my billing now. Thank God I discovered model airplanes back in 2002. I don't know what I would've done with my spare time. I probably would've ended up a barfly or taking up something non RC...like golf. I used to do that too, but now if it's nice enough to golf, it's nice to fly, so off to the field I go!
Posted on: 10/28/2009 7:04 PM by Author "Deadeye" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: New Great Planes Shoestring
[quote]ORIGINAL: ckangaroo70 I was sure pleased to see Great Planes add a Shoestring back to there lineup. I had the 60 size and it was sure a sweet plane. I hope the 40 size is just as good. I always wanted to find and old 40 size Goldberg Shoestring kit to build. This is the next best thing. Way to go Great Planes! I am guessing this will be a real winner. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXXJF3&P=0 [/quote] You could build [link=http://www.topnotchkits.com/index_files/TN_Kit5.htm]this one.[/link] Mines about 70% built, and it's a nice laser cut kit.
Posted on: 10/25/2009 12:40 PM by Author "Deadeye" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9200663

RE: Possible covering project help
Thanks man! Next up is Lucky. Lucky was built my second year. She is a scratch built coroplast behemoth with an 8 foot wingspan and a Quadra 35 on the nose. She weighs in at 25 pounds, but she doesn't feel that heavy in the air. I have a bomb bay doors in the belly, and it can hold a coffee can of cargo. The trim is all vinyl, and I cheated and had the 'Lucky" and shamrocks cut by machine. The checkerboard, however, is all hand cut.
Posted on: 10/25/2009 11:19 AM by Author "Deadeye" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9200492

RE: GP Extra 300S 60 Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: RICKSTUBBZ [quote]ORIGINAL: bgfireman .............I have a question for those that have put there cowl together. I taped mine together just to see what it looks like on the plane, but it seems to be to small. It pulls it apart to get it to fit....... Thanks Alan [/quote] Alan, That is good info to have. I am ceratinly no help on idea's. But, thanks to your post I will have the cowl ready for fit during construction to make sure I modify what ever needs it along the way so the cowl will fit right. I was also having a good look at my kit the other day and noticed how thick the landing gear is. Man. I appreciate that Great Planes did not go cheap on us - that thing looks bullet proof. Andrew, Have you had any chance to tinker with yours? Later, [/quote] I went with a cowl ring on mine. Alignment tabs on top, screws on the bottom. And yeah, that gear is thick - and stiff! I wish it were a bit more flexy.
Posted on: 10/25/2009 11:10 AM by Author "Deadeye" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9200476

RE: Ideas For A Good Flight Line Table
One of our first members worked at a motorcycle shop. He supplied us with our tables. They are the steel crates used to ship ATV's. They are bulletproof, heavy, and all you need is a sheet of plywood screwed to the top, and then we glue carpet on top of that.
Posted on: 10/25/2009 10:56 AM by Author "Deadeye" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9200447

RE: Possible covering project help
My Top Flite Cessna 182 took over 300 hours to build. At least 100 hours was just into the outer finish. It's all fiberglassed, and painted. I also spent a fair amount of time on my scale luggage door that hid all of my switches, fuel valve, switch control PCB's, and all that stuff. Scale Robart Oleo strut on the nose, Magnum 91 under the cowl (PERFECT MATCH!). It's got scale lights, including landing lights, and all the nav lights. It even features a lower cabin light for the barf bag compartment. [:)] Magazines are in the seat backs. It weighs 14 and a halfish pounds, RTF, but it doesn't fly that heavy at all, and can be a real B&%#h to land sometimes with a wierd wind. It was my 3rd kit, and my first attempt at a 'scale' kit. I've only got about 30-40 flights on it, but it is very forgiving, no bad habits at all. She's my hangar queen, even though its not nearly as flashy as some of my others. But I sure as heck remember those hundred hours of priming, sanding, rinse and repeat for what seemed like a thousand times. She's been worth it, though. Top Flite Kits always kick butt.
Posted on: 10/24/2009 2:51 AM by Author "Deadeye" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9197787

RE: Possible covering project help
Here's my Northstar. It's the last kit I've built. I crashed it on maiden, rebuilt it, and am scared as &^%$ to fly it again. Inspiration was from a watercraft I saw on google images and saved it for reference....crash was no delta experience. Pilot error. I can be a really dummy sometimes. That's all hand cut Monokote. A couple of brewskis helps with steadiness cutting Monokote. [:D]
Posted on: 10/24/2009 2:24 AM by Author "Deadeye" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Possible covering project help
[quote]ORIGINAL: ro347 Please show us!! This is also to serve as inspiration for all!!! Everyone please feel free to post whatever you're proud of!! I do have one other question...probably another post..... Should I recover....I would like to cut all of my hinges to make some changes to horns etc.... now I know that I can just cut new slots for new hinges right next to the old ones. However, on one elevator half I have already done this to fix broken hinges. How do I get around this? Would I have to cut the Wood out and replace in order to rehinge? I know its very difficult, if possible at all, to cut the slot through old Ca/hinges....but if i was to rebuilt, I want to get everything as precise as possible. [/quote] Ok. But it's a morning coffee thing. I will start in the AM, MST. And do what 'stang says, or try Robart hinge points - that's all I use. I love them.
Posted on: 10/24/2009 12:12 AM by Author "Deadeye" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Aircraft Damage Insurance
[quote]ORIGINAL: Vettdriver I bought a turbine on the RCU Marketplace from a guy that lives right here in Texas. I picked the turbine up from him in person and we spoke on the phone several times. He told me that he insures both his jets through State Farm for around $176 each per year. That gives him protection of up to his stated value with a $500 deductible. He said that they did document that he had his waiver, photo'ed the aircraft and documented some component prices etc. I'm not saying it's the truth, just that's how he explained it to me. I know if I asked my agent he would look at me and my loss history (or lack of) and bend over backwards to write something for me. Under most ''incidents'' you would never even claim the damage. Like a windsheild or a low-key fender bender, some things just aren't worth the hassle. However, if it goes in like a lawn-dart your turbine, rx, servos & airframe get replaced. ??? [/quote] I've talked to my agent before, and they said i could schedule my planes, just like my guns. Only, they wouldn't pay for crash damage. Only fire, theft, etc.
Posted on: 10/23/2009 9:24 PM by Author "Deadeye" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9197224

RE: Possible covering project help
[quote]ORIGINAL: Mr67Stang [quote]ORIGINAL: ro347 Wow thats amazing. Being able to blend would be really nice!!! [/quote] You can... Fiber glass the surface, sand smooth, prime, sand smooth again, air brush. [/quote] I'm considering this...but also just the color combinations really struck me. I ordered pearl teal, metallic burgundy, pearl white, metallic teal, maroon, and platinum (platinum is ALWAYS used on my planes - it's the best complimentary color out of the whole Monokote lineup). I've got those rolls within sight of my project...that kind of gets the creative juices flowing as well. Chances are it won't look anything like those pictures, but I bet I use a few of the colors. I've got more planes if you guys want to see them (even though these are among my best). I just don't want to hijack or seem like a show off is all. I've got a story for almost every one of my covering schemes.
Posted on: 10/23/2009 7:51 PM by Author "Deadeye" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9197003

RE: Possible covering project help
Gee guys, thanks for the compliments! Covering is my favorite part of building for me. I've got a TNP Shoestring that I will be covering by mid November (I hope!). I am gaining inspiration for the covering job, using the pictures down there. Those colors look sharp, and I know I won't get any blending effect from Monokote. But it's an inspiration, all the same.
Posted on: 10/23/2009 4:42 PM by Author "Deadeye" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9196604

RE: Aircraft Damage Insurance
[quote]ORIGINAL: Jerry Fry So are you saying if auto insurance was not required by law, you would not insure you cars? Because insurance companies dictate where you take them and how to fix them. Sounds like you had a bad run in with an insurance company. Im not trying to pick a fight i am just simply asking a question. [/quote] This is a great conversation, and I think everybody is keeping a cool head and all. Now, with that said, only liability insurance is required by law. As Bax stated, the liability in the event of our planes causing property/bodily damage is already covered under property insurance, and AMA. I also think it would be tough to base premiums on something like AMA membership. I was in AMA for the first several years, but not anymore. But I'm still probably in the top 80% as far as profiecency goes in this region of the state. I know a lot of guys with 20+ years of AMA, and they still fly trainer planes. These are simply more devil's advocate statements.
Posted on: 10/23/2009 3:28 PM by Author "Deadeye" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9196445

RE: Possible covering project help
Ah, so how does one go about finding that 'perfect' covering job? Innate creativity is certainly helpful, but not required. The following planes all started out as 'blank canvas' after covering in the base color, ie:white, black. Trim was floated on with Windex. Monokote is ALL I use. The Skybolt was one of my first 'complicated' designs, but the inspritation came from the box. I just used different colors is all. Old Glory and that SSE were inspired by the legendary 3D American Flag thread. The tail feathers on that SSE where inspired by a sticker that came with my GP Extra 60 kit. Speaking of the Extra, it was inspired by one of my wife's Egyptian lamps of all things, hence "Isis". Google images is also your friend. Google image key word like 'cool paint schemes', or the like. Many of my designs start as inspiration on just a small part of somebody else's design. Pictures of full scale watercraft and motorcycles can also be used to give inspiration. Just be patient. Most of the covering schemes in these pictures have 60+ hours into them. And yes, I mean JUST THE COVERING!
Posted on: 10/23/2009 12:50 PM by Author "Deadeye" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9196125

RE: Aircraft Damage Insurance
[quote]ORIGINAL: Jerry Fry Randy,        Old Glory looks like a ''very'' nice project that you have built, would'nt you want to protect your investment! [/quote] Of course I would, Jerry. And I do so by building it right, using high quality equipment and a high pucker factor whilst flying it. I just don't see how this could become feasable. Maybe if we lived in a world where honesty was a priority, but we don't. What would keep the guy with a 20 year old 1/3 scale kit built Extra he's sick of from totalling the plane intentionally so he could upgrade to a 1/3 scale composite? How would you value the plane? I spent 300 hours building my TF Cessna 182, but some might say it's no better than the $400 ARF...but it is to me!! I wouldn't even consider letting it go for under 5k, but trying to find somebody that would pay that much just isn't going to happen. Don't get me wrong, I hope the best for your venture. I'm just playing a little devil's advocate.
Posted on: 10/23/2009 12:41 PM by Author "Deadeye" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9196113

RE: Airplane and car/truck models at the same field?
Our club started a car track this year. It should be done next year. We fly off lease-free private land, and have a corner of this land fenced for our runway/car track. We are very fortunate! Now all we need is a shallow lake nearby for boats and float flying!!!
Posted on: 10/23/2009 12:15 PM by Author "Deadeye" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9196052

RE: Aircraft Damage Insurance
[quote]ORIGINAL: Jerry Fry In talks with a major insurance company about possibly bringing this type of insurance to our hobby. [/quote] This will never fly. It would be too easy to abuse it. The insurance industry is full of rip offs and scams anyway. I don't want that mucking up our wholesome hobby! MY OPINION ONLY!
Posted on: 10/23/2009 12:12 PM by Author "Deadeye" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9196046

RE: Byron Originals Cap 21 Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: cap10b Revy, Servos - in your application the cnc servo boxes work great. Placeing the servos off the floor gives you more room plus it is more in line with the linkage. Just make sure you use good epoxy as you dont want the box popping off the surface. Motor - just remember the original Byron Cap was flown with a Quadra. What ever you choose just be aware that the designer had a boat anchor up front. If you go Brushless that means you need a ton of weight up front. Don't be afraid of fuel and foam, glassing it will protect the foam and its not like you will be fueling the plane with a bucket of gas. Glass'n - thin epoxy with alchohol 20% - Go down to Home Depot or the hardware store and buy Denature Alchohol. I used .5 oz cloth I think Sig makes it or one of the other hobby manufacturers. Suggestion - I used the above and it still came out heavy I was told use clear epoxy paint as the glass is not structureal all you want is a smooth surface to paint. Z-poxy seems to be more consistant about firing off when you want. some of the other epoxies dont fire off or the never fire off and therefore just stay gooyee forever. For structureral epoxy use Hysol 9462 that stuff will not break loose and will not fail under vibration. Gas vs. glow - You wont like this plane as glow. Not because the 1.60 is underpowered but because of the weight needed to balance. A guy told me to build the plane the way you want and leave the servo's out of the tail and see how the balance comes out. If you need more tail weight then add the servos for the elevators back at the tail, maybe even the rudder too. If your tail heavy then place the servos up front and use rods going back to the tail. Keep up the good work Johnny [/quote] Johnny gives good advice, but I always thought acetone was the true thinner for 50/50 epoxy. Also, I glassed my TF Cessna 182 with 3/4 oz cloth and minwax water based polyurethane. I'll never glass with epoxy again after using that stuff!
Posted on: 10/23/2009 11:51 AM by Author "Deadeye" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9196000

RE: Phoenix Extra 300s 46
[quote]ORIGINAL: bss_rcu How is the knife edge on this model. How well will it hold knife edge with recommended throws on the rudder (CG is right on the recommended spot with no extra weight added). Also I noticed that during take offs it has tendency to track left. I've tried countering that by adjusting tail wheel, still it tracks towards left on the ground. what could be the reason. I hope I don't have to change thrust angle (Just mounted the engine as mentioned in manual; did nothing to check/adjust the thrust angle). [/quote] I flew this plane a couple of years ago. A buddy bought it and went electric with it. It's an OK flying plane, but it's pretty tame compared to my kit built Extra. bss, almost all tail draggers will pull to the left. This usually is reduced once the tail lifts off the ground. Just counteract with a bit of rudder, and ease into the throttle verses fire-walling it.
Posted on: 10/20/2009 9:26 AM by Author "Deadeye" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9187739

RE: Byron Originals Cap 21 Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: RevyMaxx [quote]ORIGINAL: sebo No alcohol, guys....You may be able to handle it well but if some butt-head that can't handle it sees you doing it, he/she may just do it and cause an accident. Protect yourselves and your field. You can wait until you are done flying. It aint an addiction. Take care, Ron [/quote] Other than aileron mixing and redundancy, are there other benefits in going dual? [/quote] Not really. I did it for weight savings and simplicity.
Posted on: 10/19/2009 10:37 AM by Author "Deadeye" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9185019

RE: GP Extra 300S 60 Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: Andrewmc Looking at the photo in the post above I notice that the engine mount holes are not drilled about the centre of the firewall but seem to be offset to the left. Initially I thought nothing of it assuming that this was to create right thrust, but now thinking more about it the firewall is already offset (angularly) for right thrust. Should the engine mount be offset as well as the angular offset of the firewall? [/quote] As stated, it's right. When you tilt the firewall angle, you have to have the engine offset to the left in order for the crankshaft to line up with the center of the cowl.
Posted on: 10/19/2009 10:10 AM by Author "Deadeye" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9184956

RE: What's on your building table or next in line?
TNP Shoestring to finish up. Then it's probably back to my TF Piper Arrow II and trying to figure out the %^$#@ gear doors!
Posted on: 10/19/2009 10:06 AM by Author "Deadeye" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9184951

RE: Byron Originals Cap 21 Build
That video is over 4 years old. The airstrip was fairly new back then. It is groomed very nicely now.
Posted on: 10/18/2009 1:07 PM by Author "Deadeye" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9182856