VQ FW-190 by Global?
Anyone built one of these http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/159932.asp#More Whats the quality like?. I'm trying to find a FW-190 in this size range, ARF, for small field flying on a Saito FS-65. If you have any recommendation I'd like to hear from you. Thx
Posted on: 10/26/2009 10:36 PM by Author "Mikel-t" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: How do you hang/store ur planes?
The wall bracket ideas are simply and effective BUT i got all the walls covered with bracket shelving holding parts and books, so the strap idea is out standing My05Monte!...very simple to make. I guess I could use a ladder to get them up and down since my ceiling is Cathedral type well maybe ... the shop is a little cramped for moving ladders around. What goes up...ain't coming down real
Posted on: 9/24/2009 11:44 AM by Author "Mikel-t" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: How do you hang/store ur planes?
WOW Those are some great ideas!. [font="Times New Roman"]BTW: Delman how long did it take you to get yur plumbers license [/font]:>), no really thats impressive.! Well Im out da door to Home Deepoo. I guess I should get lots of that purple stuff too. Is that just pipe insulation on those racks? Ill check it out. Im not sure how this is going to work with a sloping ceiling but Ill give it shot! Much thanks for the photos....Delman you ought to make those plans available on-line as a PDF... for $5.00 ! great!
Posted on: 9/20/2009 1:02 PM by Author "Mikel-t" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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How do you hang/store ur planes?
I have a large enough shop but not enough wall space so I was looking for ideas on hanging my .40 size to .90 size planes from my ceiling. Its finished drywall cathedral stlye not a flat ceiling. Any creative ideas using stuff around the shop would be appreciated. THanks,
Posted on: 9/19/2009 9:17 AM by Author "Mikel-t" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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Radio memory?
Does the Tx. battery effect the stored memory if I unplug it? like the battery in your car when it gets unplugged?. I want to upgrade my Tx battery in my JR radio.
Posted on: 8/30/2009 3:51 PM by Author "Mikel-t" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Creating Flaps?
OK sounds like the most logical, thanks for your help.
Posted on: 8/30/2009 3:46 PM by Author "Mikel-t" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9056853

Creating Flaps?
I have two (2) small electric Mustangs kits and want to be able to slow these down for landings. I would really appreciate some ideas for a One (1) servo flap installation. BTW: the Trailing Edge of these planes ends inside the fuse where the wing attachment screws are,sooo that means no torque bars mounted into the flap will work. The flaps must be activiated somewhere inside the wing. The only way I can think of is to add two(2) more servos!. Which is going to create a weight and power consumption problem. Any creative Warbird guys out there? thanks for reading and responding.
Posted on: 8/29/2009 1:37 PM by Author "Mikel-t" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Battery and Charger Help
Good info. I was about to post a similar question. My FMA Cell-Pro works great w/built in cell balancer. The 12 volt charger looks like it should replace those 12volt batteries that I keep for my Nitro planes as they wear out and cannot hold a charge for this type of use. !!!!
Posted on: 7/10/2009 2:12 PM by Author "Mikel-t" in the forum "E-Flight Power Sources"
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RE: ESC ratings for Dummies!
Thanks Walt! It's not enough to know the lingo its where the lingo is printed and by what company, eh what?. Geezzeee Peeezzzee. So I'm good to go! [:D]
Posted on: 6/24/2009 11:18 AM by Author "Mikel-t" in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
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RE: ESC ratings for Dummies!
Geezzee, glad I asked. Its a Castle Creation Thunderbird 54. On the ESC there is a little note 12C MAX. No further details anywhere....I thought it was refering to the input from the Batteries?. Also it clearly states everywhere that it will not handle anything over a 3 cell Lipo which is fine and thats what i planned on using. Your saying that the 12C could mean something other than Input capacity.? I thought all I had to worry about was exceeding the 54 amps. Ya Learn Sumtin New everyday!!!!
Posted on: 6/23/2009 11:32 AM by Author "Mikel-t" in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
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ESC ratings for Dummies!
I just received a brand name ESC that I'm using on a E-Flite 15 motor. I plan on using TP batteries 3S2p 2200mah for power . THose Batts have a 20C discharge rate BUT >>> the ESC has a small note on the body that says "12C max"! Please tell me if this is a warning not to go over a 12C discharge for this 54amp ESC. ALSO why is this info not part of the baseball card discription from the manufactorer..which BTW has an excellant reputation.
Posted on: 6/22/2009 4:45 PM by Author "Mikel-t" in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
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RE: What did you spend in 2008?
Charlie, sounds like your doing well, good for you!. I am interested in seeing the turn-out for our first clubs event in the spring. BTW: Im not trying to be a doom&gloomer I 'm just thinking that we're in a Hobby/Sport that always needs $$$$ ......WHERE'S MY FISHIN POLE?
Posted on: 2/16/2009 12:54 PM by Author "Mikel-t" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: What did you spend in 2008?
Well it seems that a "CHANGE" has occured....and it is effecting our buying habits. I agree with Khodges about losing interest except I can't figure out why. Usually I get rev'd up for the winter building season, not this year. I took inventory on just 1 wall of my shop and concluded that "I've got enuff stuff to keep me busy for 3 winters!". Most of my spending
Posted on: 2/12/2009 2:28 PM by Author "Mikel-t" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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What did you spend in 2008?
Since about AUGUST of 2008 I have really pulled-in the belt with regard to my RC purchases. In fact I try to avoid my monthly RC mags and my clubs News Letter. Imagine my surprise when I showed-up at my LHS, that I had been avoiding, only to find out that it was running a "Going Out Of Business Sale". I felt guilty for not supporting them as much as I had in the past. Oh well. Just goes to show how easy I used to pull out the ol'plastic withiout even thinking twice. Now I'm thinking 3 or 4 times before I pull the trigger. How about you guys?
Posted on: 2/10/2009 3:05 PM by Author "Mikel-t" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build
Looking Good! cant wait for your next photo's!!!!. I appreciate the heads-ups on the cockpit too!.
Posted on: 10/1/2008 11:39 AM by Author "Mikel-t" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8008651

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build
Just catching up again on this thread...is there a cockpit kit for this bird?. Thanks
Posted on: 9/29/2008 10:30 AM by Author "Mikel-t" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Scale LG doors Mustang
Slightly off topic, anybody know where to get semi-scale wheels for this...since it appears scale wheels are running @$170 for a set of mains.
Posted on: 9/24/2008 3:49 PM by Author "Mikel-t" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7986742

RE: NEW~~~E-Flite Extra 260 480 ARF~~~
Looking thru this thread...for "Wing Rocking" during a mild Harrier with the CG as per instruction using the 480 with 12x6 prop. I'm getting a lot of wing rocking...SHould I keep this prop or move the CG back a bit. Otherwise this plane is a KEEPER!
Posted on: 9/22/2008 4:08 PM by Author "Mikel-t" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7979901

RE: Scale LG doors Mustang
Geez That is perfect, Man oh Man do I love RCU!!!! THank you Mike.....Wait till I get this airborne I promise not to shoot down any German aircraft...tee hee teehee.
Posted on: 9/22/2008 1:12 PM by Author "Mikel-t" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Scale LG doors Mustang
Very cool thanks . pictures are always the way to go. Where's EVERGREEN Air museum?. I have the Air & Space Museum storage facility about 1hrs drive from me but I hate driving the DC Beltway. I just may have to do it though. THanks again.
Posted on: 9/20/2008 10:01 AM by Author "Mikel-t" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7972608

Scale LG doors Mustang
I just surprised myself that with all the Mustang kits, ARFS, books in my shop, I don't have a scale drawing of a Mustang's landing gear doors. I don't need a entire set of plans or blueprints I just want the scale proportions so I can enlarge it in order to make some working doors from scratch!. Plane is 65"ws Mustang D. Any heads-up on where to go on the net or here
Posted on: 9/19/2008 9:01 PM by Author "Mikel-t" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7971343

RE: Making LG doors?
Hey that's the idea! Sweeeeettt! , I knew someone must have done all the hard work before me! Teehee,. Really thanks. Can't wait to get 'r goin. BTW: I have Litho Alum sheets from a printing shop my buddy owns. I will not use on this size bird but on my TF. GS. THis is only 65" ws and I plan on using Lab Metal. It's real aluminum paint. Can be applied to almost anything
Posted on: 9/19/2008 7:47 PM by Author "Mikel-t" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Making LG doors?
( hope this is in the right forum) Geez, I think I'm over my head by taking this on but how does this sound as a start: I'm installing CJ air-retracs in a very nice older RTC ModelTech P-51D. First everything needs to be hacked open and braced, etc.etc. I've traced out the dimensions of inner & outer gear doors over the sheeted balsa on a piece of mylar...should I now glass the wing in this area a couple of layers then try to cut out the doors from my pattern?.....how do you do this if you were scratch building?. Also who sells P-51 wheels that are not plastic? 2 3/4"? Thanks for any ideas ....
Posted on: 9/18/2008 11:37 PM by Author "Mikel-t" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7968857

RE: Sullivan Glow Driver
I'd be real interested in knowing how Johndou shorter out his unit. I have installed one that I bought last spring and want to know DO's and DON'Ts > What's up with the internal wiring again? BTW: Sullivan has been A-1 with me on all products to date!
Posted on: 9/18/2008 1:04 PM by Author "Mikel-t" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7966844

RE: Fuel Tank mounting
What size plane is this? Did you say that?. If this set-up goes inside the plane then wrap it with foam rubber 1/4 inch and then use cable-ties to secure it down to ..those rails I guess. I'm not getting a clear picture of the whole concept. Especially if this a large glow plane. Use the cable ties ( smallest you can find) to secure the fuel tubing that exists the tank and where it fits on the engine...everywhere in fact that tubing needs to stay in place.
Posted on: 9/3/2008 9:02 PM by Author "Mikel-t" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7917527

RE: NEW~~~E-Flite Extra 260 480 ARF~~~
Anybody that has this plane loves it...so do I..except for the canopy. The original never sat it there correctly SO I ordered a new one from HH. OH the HORROR, this one did not even come close to fitting flush. I measured it from the fuse and then along the canopy bottom mating side...no go! This has got me bugged! I tried a search in this thread and it says my search is "Too General" anybody experiancing this?.
Posted on: 9/3/2008 8:43 PM by Author "Mikel-t" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
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RE: Airbrush for Dummies?
Charlie, hey I found the video by searching RCU for CFX...very good to say the least...the video assumes I know what a double/dual/ airbrush is....( nope) but the rest of the info is great. BTW: I have a steady hand and can free-hand lettering etc., since I am a portrait painter.
Posted on: 7/30/2008 1:49 PM by Author "Mikel-t" in the forum "RC Painting, Detailing & Bodies"
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Airbrush for Dummies?
Can anyone give me a reference on "Getting Started in Airbrushing"? I imagine this is like most hobby stuff that I'd rather buy a decent setup vs. wasting bucks on learning with junkie stuff. I teach guitar and you would'nt believe what junk parents buy for their kids....makes learning 10x's harder than just buying something decent! Thanks.[font="Times New Roman"][/font]
Posted on: 7/29/2008 6:18 PM by Author "Mikel-t" in the forum "RC Painting, Detailing & Bodies"
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RE: Fiberglass L.G. can't last!
Your correct about Practice,Practice, and the tips on landings are helpful too. I have been flying my Andrew Jesky Extra 330 in pretty hot ( and level) with each flight I get more comfortable about that... If I could manage to keep it from coasting off the pavement!!!!!!!!...... Hey do they sell Brake-Pads for electrics??? LOL. Thanks lilbanchee
Posted on: 7/25/2008 10:58 AM by Author "Mikel-t" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
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Fiberglass L.G. can't last!
All electrics that I fly ( I fly off of new asphalt parking lot) that have Fiberglass one-piece landing gear will eventually break. From smaller 20 oz. to 50 oz. planes the point of failure is always the same. A metal bolt axle running thru a 1/8th" Fiberglass strut the resulting pounding and jarring will cause the FG to crack open. Are there some remedies that can be applied here? I appreciate any input. BTW: " Practice better landings has already occured to me,....
Posted on: 7/15/2008 2:35 PM by Author "Mikel-t" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
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