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RE: RCM plans service sucks
The last two times I've ordered from them, it's taken almost six weeks to receive my order, SIX WEEKS! There's absolutely no excuse for that kind of poor service in this day and age. I will NEVER order from them again!!! I tried calling them but both lines were always busy. They do not answer emails either. So screw'em... RS
Posted on: 8/14/2012 6:54 PM by Author "Russmall"
in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11193758
RE: build manual needed for twin-aire 20 or sport-aire 20
Does anyone know where I could find a set of plans for the Twin-Aire 20? Thanks. RS
Posted on: 8/10/2012 7:54 AM by Author "Russmall"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11188119
RE: Quick Question- Gremlin fuel tank
I use a 4 oz. with a Magnum .25 but I would suggest a 6 oz. if you use the 35.
Posted on: 8/2/2012 7:19 AM by Author "Russmall"
in the forum "RC Combat"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11178335
RE: Norvel .074 on a tuned pipe
hllywdb, I started with 3 shims, then went to two and now I'm only using one. The engine at this point has about 30 minutes run time. What is the normal break-in time for these engines? The instructions say "approximately 15 Minutes"? RS
Posted on: 7/31/2012 5:24 PM by Author "Russmall"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11176495
RE: Norvel .074 on a tuned pipe
Andy, Where can I get the header & pipe for the Norvel .074? Mine, with stock muffler, is only doing slightly over 15,000 on apc 7x3, and 30% nitro. I'm very disappointed with the performance of this engine. RS
Posted on: 7/31/2012 8:33 AM by Author "Russmall"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11175852
RE: 18 volt battery for your starter
KitBuilder, Don't go with a hand pump for fuel. Just use a small, about 1000 mah, 3S Lipo battery for your electric fuel pump. I charge mine about once a month and I'm a two or three day a week flyer. Also, a 4S Lipo for your starter is the only way to go. Gobs of power, light weight, and many starts between charges. RS
Posted on: 7/25/2012 6:48 PM by Author "Russmall"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11169403
RE: Foam cores
[quote]ORIGINAL: flyingagin Yeah longdan  I do need to turn up the voltage. The proplem with that is the templates are just plywood, so that sets an upper limit. [/quote] Plywood templates work great if you apply a thin strip of furnace tape around the edge. The hot wire will glide right over it and it works just as good as Formica and much easier to make. I can't take credit for this idea though because I learned about it here on RCU. RS
Posted on: 6/18/2012 7:58 AM by Author "Russmall"
in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11122302
RE: Mounting a Dual Miracle Switch With Fuel Dot ???
I mounted one in the instrument panel of this Flybaby. You can barely see it in this photo, but it just seemed like right place to mount it. If I were mounting the switch on the fuselage side, I would go with two traditional switches because the Miracle switch is so large.
Posted on: 6/3/2012 7:03 AM by Author "Russmall"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11104631
RE: rc workbenches ..show me your work tables.
It's nothing fancy but here's mine. It's built from 3/4" plywood and is 36" x 96". I usually place a sheet of sheet rock on top when I'm building
Posted on: 4/28/2012 9:31 AM by Author "Russmall"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11060179
RE: I can't get this new engine to start for anything
Two engines, same problem sure sounds like bad fuel to me. Try a different brand of fuel.
Posted on: 3/8/2012 6:22 AM by Author "Russmall"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10991237
RE: Help With dreating a Quality, clear, and durable warbird canopy
Chad, What material do you recommend making the plug from? You mentioned Bondo in one of your posts, so would a plug shaped from balsa wood, with bondo used to fill imperfections make a good plug? RS
Posted on: 3/4/2012 7:15 AM by Author "Russmall"
in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10985926
RE: ys 63 inverted
I run all of my YS engines ( 63, 110, 160) inverted and they all run perfectly fine in that position. Fuel tank position doesn't matter on the pressurized or pumped fuel systems used by YS.
Posted on: 3/1/2012 6:18 AM by Author "Russmall"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10982735
RE: Hangar-9 Sopwith Camel Build Thread
Thanks for your help and the link Flyallday. I went ahead and ordered the cowl. Now, if I can just find the dummy engine, I'll be in business. RS
Posted on: 1/20/2012 10:39 AM by Author "Russmall"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10918696
RE: Hangar-9 Sopwith Camel Build Thread
Does anyone have a spare cowl & dummy engine for the H9 Camel that they would be willing to part with? I have the NIB ARF but discovered the cowl and dummy engine are missing and can't find it at Horizon, so just asking. RS
Posted on: 1/20/2012 9:00 AM by Author "Russmall"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10918555
RE: foam cutter power source
Ditto on the 12 volt car battery charger. Mine is 4 amp, works awesome.
Posted on: 1/1/2012 7:51 AM by Author "Russmall"
in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10885911
RE: how to break-in a magnum engine
Well, I have a Magnum 25 XLS that I've been running for a year now and I didn't have any of those problems. I ran a couple of tanks through it on my test stand, following the break-in instructions and mounted it in a plane. The engine has performed perfect ever since. Great idle, great transition, and a screaming top end. I guess I got lucky. RS
Posted on: 12/13/2011 5:57 PM by Author "Russmall"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10858296
RE: Need some ideas on putting balsa on foam wings.
WBG, I recently built a Black Magic pattern plane and Mike Hester, the designer recommended using hair spray on the balsa skins as a sealer. It's supposed to save weight by preventing too much glue from soaking into the soft, contest balsa. Weight control is critical when building a pattern plane as you know. I followed Mike's instructions and used the hairspray along with Gorilla glue and my Black Magic finished out well within the weight limit. I don't know if the hairspray worked, I'm just saying...RS
Posted on: 11/30/2011 8:15 AM by Author "Russmall"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10836117
RE: Need some ideas on putting balsa on foam wings.
I've had great results using Gorilla glue. Spread a thin layer of it on the skins with a credit card and follow that with a small foam roller to pick up the excess. Place the skins on the core, in the shucks on a flat surface and weight it down over night. It's inexpensive, adds very little weight, and results in a very strong bond.
Posted on: 11/27/2011 5:42 AM by Author "Russmall"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10830895
RE: Hot wire foam cutter
Live Wire, I tried your method of making templates from wood and chrome furnace tape and it works fantastic. My friend and I cut two sets of wings with them today. We will never use Formica again. Thanks for a great idea. RS
Posted on: 10/22/2011 2:17 PM by Author "Russmall"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10777769
RE: Hot wire foam cutter
[/quote] You can make your templates out of wood amd put Chrome furnice tap on the edges. Will not burn the wood and easyer to make.[;)] [/quote] Chrome furnace tape? What is it and where do I get it? Your method sounds like a good idea. I always dread the task of cutting my templates from Formica. RS
Posted on: 10/16/2011 6:52 AM by Author "Russmall"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10767676
RE: Balsa Wood supplier
I buy most of my wood from Lone Star since I live within driving distance from them, but for my last order, I ordered from National Balsa. I needed light weight, contest wood and Lone Star did not have any. So, I submitted a good size order ($200) over National Balsa's web site. I then received an email from them within 2 hours that my order had already shipped. Very impressive service and great wood selection. Will definitely use them again. RS
Posted on: 9/8/2011 11:47 AM by Author "Russmall"
in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10707422
RE: Want too find
Captain, I wish we didn't live so far apart. I'm going to be selling this one in the near future. It's in perfect condition and includes a DLE 30 with all Hitec digital servos.
Posted on: 8/2/2011 5:24 PM by Author "Russmall"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10652118
RE: Ace 25% Extra 230 Build
The stringers have to be capped with balsa strips to make them even with the sheeting. Is that what you're asking?
Posted on: 7/24/2011 6:18 AM by Author "Russmall"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10636064
RE: Ace 25% Extra 230 Build
RTN9105, I don't have pictures of the actual construction, but I can tell you how I did mine. I cut the hatch in half at the instrument panel location and added a 1/8 inch balsa floor extending the length of the hatch. At the rear, I added two balsa uprights, glued to the balsa floor, one at the back of the cockpit and one at the rear of the hatch. These two uprights were then sheeted over with 1/16" balsa. Adding 1/8" balsa sides from the instrument panel to the rear of the cockpit conpleted it. The whole thing took less than an hour and makes a very rigid structure, more so once the canopy is glued on. RS
Posted on: 7/23/2011 6:36 AM by Author "Russmall"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10634792
RE: Ace 25% Extra 230 Build
Nice job!! Love the color scheme and I hope you have many enjoyable flights with it. I built the 30% version with a DLE 55 back in the spring and it's also a great flying airplane. RS
Posted on: 7/11/2011 7:54 AM by Author "Russmall"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10616034
RE: WTB: Aquila Plans
I ordered a set of plans a couple of months ago from RCM and it took three weeks to get them. I'm sure you will receive yours soon, but I don't know why it takes so long.
Posted on: 3/13/2011 4:27 PM by Author "Russmall"
in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10397783
RE: RCM Olympic Thermal Soarer ....?
Alan, I don't know if you still need these specs or not but here's the info you requested. I should mention that I'm really not a glider guy. I just wanted to try something different and I've been very pleased with the results. A. 41 inches B. 10 inches C. 18 inches D. 6.75 inches E. 9.5 inches WS 100 inches Wing area 920 sq. inches Stab area 145 sq. inches Weight 39 oz ( with 2200 mah 3s lipo pack)
Posted on: 3/11/2011 1:16 PM by Author "Russmall"
in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10393702
RE: RCM Olympic Thermal Soarer ....?
I recently built an Olympic II from RCM plans and converted it to electric power. What are your questions?
Posted on: 3/10/2011 5:33 AM by Author "Russmall"
in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10390531
RE: Spektrum DX7 + AR7000 -> Total loss of signal
Did you have the receiver mounted in a way to protect it from vibration? I've seen one AR7000 quit working on a gas powered plane because the receiver was only mounted with Velcro. Fortunately, the failure occured on the ground.
Posted on: 2/14/2011 2:50 PM by Author "Russmall"
in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10336097
RE: Monokote
[quote]ORIGINAL: mnrcaerobat I have my heat maxed with a top flite iron. It seems to have shrunk well on my wing panels, but doesn't want to shrink over open bays on my ailerons and tail feathers. [/quote] It's also very important to provide a way for the trapped hot air to escape these areas when you apply heat. RS
Posted on: 1/31/2011 7:21 AM by Author "Russmall"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10302132
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