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RE: Doss Steed's Mustang Update
Yes, please do. I'd love to finally see what they look like...
Posted on: 11/14/2011 10:15 AM by Author "RickVB"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10811636
RE: Ultra RC 92
Very interesting... have any of the shortcomings in the original version been addressed (especially the incidence problem between the wing and the stab)?
Posted on: 9/21/2010 11:25 AM by Author "RickVB"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10017274
RE: Hangar 9 P-47 1.50
To anyone else like me looking for the thread on this plane so unhelpfully referenced in the posting above, you can find it [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3205356&key=Hangar%2CP%2D47D%2C150]here[/link].
Posted on: 9/28/2009 2:45 PM by Author "RickVB"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9130344
RE: TBM 93
Seems like even the 150 would be way too much angine for this plane, even if it fits...
Posted on: 9/9/2009 1:14 AM by Author "RickVB"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9080746
RE: TBM 93
See [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9069325]my post[/link] in the Ultra R/C Zero thread for a possible replacement. I have ordered this on advice of Mac Hodges, and I will report as to whether this works for me. By the way, is your rudder wire 3.2mm the way mine is? By the way, you can go to [link=http://www.airborne-models.com/html/ShoppingOnLine.asp]Airborne Models[/link], the place I bought mine, type the part number into the accessories search to find it.
Posted on: 9/4/2009 1:29 PM by Author "RickVB"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9069629
RE: Ultra RC 92
For completeness, the World Models part number cited by Stuka back in post 125 of this thread for the double arm used on the rudder tiller is incorrect. That part isn't even adaptable to this context; the correct part number is PL4112301 (see photos).
Posted on: 9/4/2009 10:52 AM by Author "RickVB"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9069325
RE: TBM 93
Hey guys, I'm building the Ultra R/C version of this kit, and it comes without the rudder tiller arm. This part is clearly visible in photo #4 of Jim's posting #23 in this thread. Does this part come in the TBM kit, and do you know if it might be available separately, or if there is a suitable replacement from another source? I've been looking tonight and come up empty.
Posted on: 9/4/2009 1:45 AM by Author "RickVB"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9068755
RE: TBM 93
[quote]ORIGINAL: CHAWKJIM It needs the wheel to have control. Just run pull pull cables to the back through some nylon tube. run these off the rudder servo no extra weight. Go to post page 5 post number109 has photos of set up. [quote]ORIGINAL: RickVB Hey guys, not sure of the geometry but has anyone considered just running springs from the rudder tiller to the tailwheel tiller to steer
Posted on: 8/31/2009 11:43 AM by Author "RickVB"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9058746
RE: TBM 93
Hey guys, not sure of the geometry but has anyone considered just running springs from the rudder tiller to the tailwheel tiller to steer the tailwheel? Could this work?
Posted on: 8/31/2009 3:38 AM by Author "RickVB"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9058104
RE: Forum Search Status
Marc, I don't mean to be obnoxious, but if you read my initial posting, you'd know that the [b][i][size=4]OLD[/size][/i][/b] search facility has been dead for about two weeks now...
Posted on: 8/24/2009 11:24 AM by Author "RickVB"
in the forum "Forum questions or problems"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9040331
Forum Search Status
What's up with the forum search facilities? I haven't been able to get the old search to work for at least a week (always get the "no records found" dialog box no matter what I type in for keywords), and today the [i]new[/i] search gives me the following error: [b]Error Searching Error:no terms in field datecreated - cannot determine sort type. Has Indexing been started yet? If you manually added index, please use "Refresh Index" action in Dashboard. If Error shows Null and wildcard is used, it's because of too many matches and please consider increase the minimal prefix length. Error when getting the index:testforumdb Toggle Debug [/b] What's up? When will this be fixed?
Posted on: 8/21/2009 11:47 AM by Author "RickVB"
in the forum "Forum questions or problems"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9033510
RE: Horizon re-releasing the Taylorcraft!!
Has anyone seen this up close yet? Looking at the [link=http://publications.horizonhobby.com/t/431301/66559/12315/0/]video[/link] that Horizon has posted, it looks like they've completely rengineered the leading edge support in the fuselage, which was the structural problem with the old design (the single ply former would flex, part and break in the old one unless you carbon fiber or fiberglassed it in). Curious to hear whether my analysis is correct. At $549, I'll just be hanging on to my old one though.
Posted on: 7/11/2009 11:51 AM by Author "RickVB"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8924039
RE: Esky Honey Bee Package
Order Number: 590474
Posted on: 6/24/2009 10:13 PM by Author "RickVB"
in the forum "XHeli.com Support Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8878590
RE: Esky Honey Bee Package
Andy, by the time you replied my order had already shipped. I'd put some work in on getting the contents of your packages clearer on your website.
Posted on: 6/22/2009 9:15 AM by Author "RickVB"
in the forum "XHeli.com Support Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8870921
RE: I'm confused
Five years late with this, and Hank's probably long gone, but for others' future reference I was researching the O-46 and came across this at the Boeing website: http://www.boeing.com/history/mdc/o-46a.htm
Posted on: 6/21/2009 8:04 PM by Author "RickVB"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8869826
RE: Saito FG-20
Boy, this thread just gets better and better... If I were Horizon, I'd be doing something major in terms of demanding an immediate effort by Saito to get to the bottom of this and fix it ASAP, and to come up with some program to help out their customers both in the interim and when the problem is corrected. Otherwise, they risk destroying 25 years worth of great reputation for one of their flagship brands. As to my situation, after getting one of the Saito mounts and realizing that it will require firewall holes in completely different spots that the RCS 140 mount has, I am putting this entire project on the shelf. This is more work than I am willing to take on only to find that the new motor runs crappier than the old one. When I get my test stand built later this summer, I'll try the engine out their before making any plans to use it in a plane. So for right now it's a $500 paperweight...
Posted on: 6/21/2009 3:26 PM by Author "RickVB"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8869364
RE: Esky Honey Bee Package
Hmmm.... well, I finally got through to your online chat help, and Sam there told me the AC adapter was NOT part of the package, so I purchased the $10.95 separate adapter listed under spare parts. Do I need this or not? If not, can I cancel the extra one?
Posted on: 6/17/2009 7:54 PM by Author "RickVB"
in the forum "XHeli.com Support Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8860398
Esky Honey Bee Package
Couple questions for you on your advertised Honey Bee Mk 3 package: is an AC converter included for the charger, and is the training software included for the $69.95 price or not? The "Add Esky Flight Simulator Software [$19.95]" box is preselected on the page and adds $19.95 to the cart...
Posted on: 6/16/2009 12:29 PM by Author "RickVB"
in the forum "XHeli.com Support Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8856556
RE: Saito FG-20
Motty, did you ever get your engine running properly? If so, what was the fix?
Posted on: 6/13/2009 11:51 PM by Author "RickVB"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8850105
RE: SAITO FG 20
Spectre1, how did your engine end up turning out in your Mustang? Can you post any photos of how you mounted it?
Posted on: 6/12/2009 2:24 PM by Author "RickVB"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8847036
RE: Saito FG-20
Wow, how depressing. Shoulda read this thread before buying one myself, especially since I want to use it as a replacement for my recalcitrant RCS 140 that I finally got tired of fighting with in my Cub. i may have traded one problem for another... but my hardheadedness forces me to forge on and try anyway. The reason I started looking here about this engine was to see what others have been doing about mounting this thing. I haven't seen any great ideas so far. What the heck was Saito thinking hanging that big hunk of carb on the side of the back right where it would interfere with engine mounts? They could have oriented it towards the middle of the back with an offset intake manifold like their glow engine carbs are. What the heck? The result for me is that I must also replace the perfectly otherwise usable Dubro metal vibration damping mount that the RCS 140 is currently on. If anyone else has come up with a better idea than the Saito mount, please let us see it.
Posted on: 6/12/2009 12:57 PM by Author "RickVB"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8846809
RE: Best engine for Byron staggerwing
[quote]ORIGINAL: Navy_Flyer It was a bit getting used to on the takeoff run, but I solved that with exponential on the rudder. [/quote] Navy Flyer, care to elaborate a bit more on the problems you had with takeoff runs?
Posted on: 5/29/2009 12:58 AM by Author "RickVB"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8807879
RE: Byron Staggerwing Fuel Tank Mounting
Finally got to put this to the test. As I said in the earlier post, I mounted the 16 oz. tank on the floor of the fuselage, just behind the belly hatch, using rubber bands on cup hooks screwed into plywood plates epoxyed to the fuse. A layer of foam was placed on top of that, and then the air tank was rubber banded on top, using the same hooks. The fuel lines were routed carefully up the middle of the cabin between the landing gear mechanisms, and wire-tied clear of them. The engine is a Q-35. The engine doesn't have a choke, so since I can't reach the carb with the cowl on, I need to use a starter to get the fuel up to the carb (or flip for a very long time ;-). Other than that, the engine runs absolutely perfectly. First flights finally occurred last weekend, and went just fine including mild aerobatics, with no sign of engine misbehavior. After three flight during which 3/4 of the tank was used each time, I noted no significant change in flight behavior that might be attributed to a change in balance. In summary, I would recommend this solution to the tank position problem as the best for engines with a pump carb.
Posted on: 5/26/2009 12:53 PM by Author "RickVB"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8799826
RE: Byron Originals Staggerwing windows?
I assume at this point that no one else has done this. Ron, did you ever make your own molds? Might you have a spare set you would part with?
Posted on: 5/26/2009 12:31 PM by Author "RickVB"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8799771
RE: 9Z/TM-7 Problem
Bax, sorry, you posted while I was composing. Took a close look at the bottom connector in the WC2 module compartment, and what do ya know, there's the problem (see photos, first the WC2 and second the old 9Z). The WC2 connector is sticking out a couple millimeters less than the 9Z one. So for completeness, just in case anyone ever comes across this problem again, here's my solution. Since this appeared to be a purely mechanical problem (and since it's long out of warranty anyway), I elected to fix this myself. But when I took the back cover off, I found that the connector in question is flat against the PC board it's mounted on (see third photo). The only solutions are 1) raise the board in relation to the cover and/or 2) lower the cover in relation to the board. The board is held in by three screws, two at the top of the fourth photo, and one on the lower left. (By the way, can someone tell me what the function is of those springs on the upper screws?) I was going to try to put some washers under the board, but I was too lazy to unfasten and then have to refasten all those ribbon cables to get under it. So, I just settled for loosening the screws just a bit, allowing the board to sit just a bit higher. On the inside of the cover, on the surface that (may?) contact the board, I found four little bumps molded into the plastic. These are all within a inch or so of the connector. Again, I see no reason for these other than to hold the cover way from the board. Since this is not what I want, I filed these bumps most of the way down. (Sorry, I forgot to take a photo before I put it back together.) After reassembling the case back, during which I cranked the five screws as tight as I dared in a plastic case, I find the connector is now standing out just about the same distance as the 9Z one (see last photo). I insert the synch module and, as expected, it fires right up and works fine. I will do some long term testing tomorrow, but I'm betting this was the whole problem.
Posted on: 5/20/2009 10:50 AM by Author "RickVB"
in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8783976
RE: 9Z/TM-7 Problem
OK, I tried the TM-7 back in the WC2, and and it seems to work fine. The synth module works fine in my other 9Z. But when I put it back in the WC2, it worked for a short time, then PLL Warning came up on the screen, and after restarting the radio it went back to the way it was (broken). The synth module once again works fine in the other 9Z. I'm assuming that the WC2 is messed up somehow...?
Posted on: 5/19/2009 5:28 PM by Author "RickVB"
in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8782516
9Z/TM-7 Problem
I have a problem with my 9ZAP WC2 with a FP-TK-FSS systhesized RF module. It was functioning perfectly this winter, and then I purchased a TM-7 module and R607 receivers to use with it. I installed the TM-7, and set up a plane with one of the receivers. This all seemed to work fine. This week, I wanted to switch back to the FP-TK-FSS module to use some of my old planes still having 72mhz. The radio doesn't seem to recoginize the module at all; the FRQ choice doesn't show up on the SYS menu at all, and the radio won't go on the air. I tried the (identical) synth module from my old 9Z, and the same thing happens. I tried the original synth module in the old 9Z and it works fine, as does the old synth module. I then tried a 72mhz channel 30 module in the WC2, and it appears to work fine (the radio goes on the air, and controls my trainer on channel 30 properly). Afterwards, the synth module still doesn't seem to be recognized. I don't recall hearing anything like this before, so I must be doing something wrong. Any ideas?
Posted on: 5/18/2009 1:56 PM by Author "RickVB"
in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8779107
RE: NEW KMP BF-110 95" BUILD
'Course, then you beat me by 13 seconds while I'm posting... [:@]
Posted on: 2/24/2009 10:12 PM by Author "RickVB"
in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8515157
RE: NEW KMP BF-110 95" BUILD
I keep on refreshing the page, but the next posting doesn't come up yet. C'mon, I wanna see it! [:D]
Posted on: 2/24/2009 10:11 PM by Author "RickVB"
in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8515149
RE: NEW KMP BF-110 95" BUILD
Did you consider the [link=http://www.rcshowcase.com/html/RCS/rcs26sv.html]RCS SV26[/link] for power? I know it's a half inch too long with standoffs long enough to clear the carb (is there room enough for that?), but it's not as tall as the G-26 and it's much narrower, so you would probably cut out a lot less cowl. Plus it's cheaper...
Posted on: 2/11/2009 12:46 PM by Author "RickVB"
in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8465114
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