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RE: Covering undercamber secrets ?
You can apply an adhesive such as Balsaloc or Balsarite to the deepest part of the undercamber on each rib.
Posted on: 11/19/2009 8:35 PM by Author "Dsegal"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9266272
RE: Kit Building Cool Tools
> Do you have one? < It has so little power that it could not even cut thick soft balsa. It is also very flimsy. I sent it back and resent the postage cost I lost.
Posted on: 11/19/2009 9:45 AM by Author "Dsegal"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9264906
RE: Kit Building Cool Tools
> Harbor Freight - 4" Mighty Mite Table Saw for $34.99. < It's a piece of junk. To cut sticks and triangle stock use a razor saw with a miter box.
Posted on: 11/18/2009 8:48 AM by Author "Dsegal"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9262411
RE: Orange Triangles
Here is a 9 inch rafter square made of some indestructible plastic. I bought it because it has a broad foot so that it can stand by itself when aligning tail surfaces.
Posted on: 11/15/2009 4:41 PM by Author "Dsegal"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9255677
RE: how to post
Click on "Old Search" at the top of the screen- much better.
Posted on: 11/14/2009 8:43 AM by Author "Dsegal"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9252845
RE: How to avoid the rubber ring on the spinner
Get a Sullivan silicone rubber starter insert and it will never scratch your spinner.
Posted on: 10/22/2009 9:05 AM by Author "Dsegal"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9193100
RE: How to install Blenderm hinge tape
> if I lay it flat and then put the tape on, how will it flex in both directions. < Not dumb, it is a good question. The key element is to have a small gap between the the two surfaces when they are joined. If there is no gap the control surface will up, but not down. This applies to both tape and to film (covering) hinges. I set this up on a trial fit with balsa shims for the gap and masking tape pieces simulating the hinge. This lets you check if the gap allows enough throw for the control surface.
Posted on: 10/21/2009 5:07 PM by Author "Dsegal"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9191473
RE: covering ideas
Go to http://www.bushplane.com/ and look at the collection. Then use Google Images to find more examples of any planes you are interested in.
Posted on: 10/18/2009 9:10 AM by Author "Dsegal"
in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9182330
RE: Question regarding dies
In order to cut your own rods see http://www.rodchuck.com/
Posted on: 10/17/2009 9:03 AM by Author "Dsegal"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9180054
RE: Weighing your planes
You don't have to spend a fortune on a digital scale. Take a look at http://www.saveonscales.com/Digital_Scales_Lowest_Prices_Link.htm/ For example, the Myweigh 3001P weighs up to 6lb. 10 oz. by 0.1 oz. and is priced at $29.50. They have a huge variety of scales to pick from. I also use it to accurately estimate postage on hobby items I sell on eBay.
Posted on: 10/14/2009 5:18 PM by Author "Dsegal"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9173332
RE: Tx flap switch question
Go to www.futaba-rc.com/ click on FAQ, Airplane Programming, No. 13. You will use the Airbrake function, but I think it can only be done on a 2-position switch.
Posted on: 10/10/2009 3:28 PM by Author "Dsegal"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9161966
RE: What are these?
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Posted on: 10/8/2009 10:45 PM by Author "Dsegal"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9156487
RE: Reverse Throttle Response Needed
> you could just switch two of the three motor wires and that reversed the directionl.< He is not talking about motor rotation, but the direction of the throttle stick.
Posted on: 10/1/2009 8:15 AM by Author "Dsegal"
in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9138113
RE: Nylon control rods
If you find that humidity and temperature are making your planes out of trim you can substitute Sullivan carbon fiber pushrods within the guide tubes you have already installed.
Posted on: 9/29/2009 11:12 PM by Author "Dsegal"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9134736
RE: Jetex aircraft plans
Cleveland has 4 or 5 jet plans in their "S" series at www.clevelandairline.com/ Click on "Featured Releases" and page through until you come to the jet fighters. Wingspans from 14" to 20".
Posted on: 9/28/2009 11:32 AM by Author "Dsegal"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9129864
RE: Jetex aircraft plans
SAMs at http://www.samsmodels.co.uk/ has some kits for Jetex and Rapier motors and sometimes has Jetex fuel.
Posted on: 9/28/2009 11:23 AM by Author "Dsegal"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9129843
RE: Jetex aircraft plans
There are seven Jetex plans listed in the Flying Models catalog and I am sure you can find more in the other plan catalogs. But what are you going to do for fuel cartridges?
Posted on: 9/27/2009 10:47 PM by Author "Dsegal"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9128725
RE: ANTENNA BOBBIN
Forget the bobbin and get a short Azarr antenna from http://www.ecubedrc.com/shop/ I use them on all of my small planes.
Posted on: 9/21/2009 11:11 PM by Author "Dsegal"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9114120
RE: places to fly
Why don't you just ask the AMA?
Posted on: 9/21/2009 5:08 PM by Author "Dsegal"
in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9113049
RE: places to fly
Take a look at the club list on the AMA website. 5 is the AMA District number and Yes/No is for "Intro Pilots".
Posted on: 9/20/2009 9:37 AM by Author "Dsegal"
in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9109485
RE: Stop the prop horizontal
Don't worry about the prop. On a normal landing it will just move out of the way as it touches down (assuming throttle closed.)
Posted on: 9/12/2009 11:01 PM by Author "Dsegal"
in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9090766
RE: motor compairsion chart?
Take a look at http://www.flyingmodels.org/ and click on "The Great Electric Motors Test".
Posted on: 9/9/2009 3:31 PM by Author "Dsegal"
in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9081921
RE: Twin Electric Motors
> Can I just get a splitter cable and run them together before entering the Tx? < Yes, use a Y-cable before entering the receiver, you mean. da Rock has a good suggestion. What I do though is nip one of the leads of the Y-cable and not the ESC lead.
Posted on: 9/4/2009 8:46 AM by Author "Dsegal"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9069073
RE: Twin Electric Motors
The usual setup requires one ESC for each brushless motor. If you are using the BEC function you need to disconnect one of the BEC's by either snipping the red wire of one of the throttle leads or pulling the red pin out of its plastic connector.
Posted on: 9/3/2009 11:07 PM by Author "Dsegal"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9068479
RE: Using covering for hinge's instead of tape
I have used Ultracote for hinges for many years and have never had a hinge failure or even any loosening of the hinges.
Posted on: 9/2/2009 9:11 AM by Author "Dsegal"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9063958
RE: Shear Webbing
> All it has to do is supplement the ribs to prevent buckling. < Hmm. I am no engineer but that has never been mentioned in my reading over many years. I have read that the purpose of the shear webs is to tie the two spars together so that they act as one beam and the ribs don't even have to touch the webs, even if many modelers think that is necessary. Another myth is extending the webs out to the very tip when there is no bending load to speak of there.
Posted on: 8/28/2009 3:24 PM by Author "Dsegal"
in the forum "Aerodynamics"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9052376
RE: 4*60 manual???
You can buy the manual from Sig online for $3.90, part no. SIGIB273.
Posted on: 8/22/2009 8:47 AM by Author "Dsegal"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9035362
RE: futaba 7c 2.4 ghz timer
Setting the timer to the throttle for a specific model is the most confusing operation on the 7CAP transmitters. Assuming that my 72mhz transmitter works the same as yours I will try to spell out the procedure. Select the desired model and go to Timer function. Cursor to INH and dial it to OFF. I set the throttle to 3 clicks up as the start point for the timer. Cursor to the time and set the minutes and seconds desired. Set mode to UP and use the dial to set SW to 3 and the up arrow. Cursor to SW and press the dial. Then END.
Posted on: 8/20/2009 11:03 PM by Author "Dsegal"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9032527
RE: R/C Index Site
http://www.rcmplans.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=20&zenid=bhc5cr5pdhetj31qhkvp2cdn9i78sunq
Posted on: 8/17/2009 10:56 PM by Author "Dsegal"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9024424
RE: Filling balsa?
For small dents just moisten them and steam the wood with your covering iron. Works like magic.
Posted on: 8/14/2009 11:06 PM by Author "Dsegal"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9017394
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