RE: Koverall/Coverite/Dope
Hi Steve, you must be moving right along on that Waco. Mine's ready to go again after I fell on it while hanging another bird. Koverall is good stuff, but give some thought to Solartex from Balsa USA (and others). A little expensive, but fantastic to work with and it will take paint. Walt
Posted on: 8/27/2012 5:58 AM by Author "Walt Thyng" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11207410

RE: Bearcat vs Rarebear
Check your LHS for a book titled "Round Engine Racers." I think the press is Osprey. If you can't find it with the info I gave get back to me as I have a copy. Walt
Posted on: 8/21/2012 5:42 AM by Author "Walt Thyng" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11200697

RE: Pica Waco YMF
Steve, pop me a PM. I have two copies of the manual and a badly cut up set of plans. I'll be happy to send you one of the manuals, but since I'm still flying my WACO (which, by the way, I acquired under similar circumstances) I want to keep the plans, but I could copy parts of them if you need them. Walt
Posted on: 8/15/2012 6:55 AM by Author "Walt Thyng" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Newto this sparkey action, Happy I found this fourum.
Welcome to the "Bright Side!" You might want to subscribe to the "Ampeer" newsletter edited by Ken Myer (you can google it. It's a great source of up to date info and the archives are fantastic for learnung about e-power. Walt
Posted on: 8/9/2012 5:51 AM by Author "Walt Thyng" in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
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RE: wooden electric props?
First off, props don't care what the power source is that turns them. The hitch is that most e-props are under cambered to take advantage of the torque of motors, so e-specific props will perform differently than IC props of the same numbers. Best way to check is by using your whatt meter to check amp draw and a tact to check rpm. Walt
Posted on: 8/6/2012 7:04 AM by Author "Walt Thyng" in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
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RE: Glue for a loose magnet?
Any high trmp epoxy. I've used JB Weld successfully Walt
Posted on: 8/5/2012 5:38 AM by Author "Walt Thyng" in the forum "E-Flight Power Sources"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11181461

RE: Prop nuts Help!
Glue sandpaper washers to the prop adapter and, if necessary to the back of the prop or spinner backplate. Walt
Posted on: 8/1/2012 7:24 PM by Author "Walt Thyng" in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
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RE: puffed lipo battery to use or not
: charge rate, discharge rate, use of capacity, even temperature. Hope something in the above helps, Walt
Posted on: 7/30/2012 8:23 AM by Author "Walt Thyng" in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
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RE: Speed controller wire length -Stafford B-24?
Don't know about the RCG forum, but the definitive answer to this question can be found at the AstroFlight web site. Bob Boucher was a pioneer in e-power. Short answer is length of wires from motor to esc doesn't matter. Length of wires from battery to ESC should be as short as possible. Walt
Posted on: 7/27/2012 9:33 AM by Author "Walt Thyng" in the forum "Glow to Electric Conversions"
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RE: burned 2 ESC in few days, help me solve my problem
in the past with pole count on Hacker/Pletty motors. Walt
Posted on: 7/25/2012 9:08 AM by Author "Walt Thyng" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11168588

RE: can't give up old faithful (oil soaked wood)
K2R from your local bodega is the way to go. May take a number of applications, but it always does the job. As a college student I frequently rebuilt the results of somebody's "oops"; K2R always took care of the oil problem. Walt
Posted on: 7/17/2012 8:55 AM by Author "Walt Thyng" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11158618

RE: Batteries
A number followed by a lower case "s" indicates the number of cells wired in series (thus the "s"). A number followed by a lower case "p" indicates the number of cells wired in parallel. without getting too complicated wiring cells in series gives more power; in parallel, more duration. A pack designated 3s2p tells you the you have two packs of there cells in series that have then been wired in parallel with one another. Sounds like you might be used to the old nickle metal type cells that have a so-called "nominal" voltage of 1.2 volts per cell so adding on cell didn't make a whole lot of difference. Lipos have a nominal voltage of 3.7 and charge up to 4.22 at full charge. Adding one cell makes a BIG difference. Using your 950kv motor (kv equals rpm/per volt under ideal conditions), if we add one nickle metal cell rpm would increase by 1235 (using a fully charged voltage of 1.3). Now do the same with a 4.2 volt LiPo and you get a 3990 rpm increase that's a bunch. There are all kinds of analogies for mah and v. Try these: mah indicates the size of the gas tank; v indicate the compression ratio; amps equal the rate of fuel consumption. Hope this all helps
Posted on: 7/14/2012 2:05 PM by Author "Walt Thyng" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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RE: Batteries and set-up
I fly a Bud Nosen Citabria at 9ft and 17 lbs on a ten cell True R/C motor and it goes vertical as long as I want it to. Walt
Posted on: 7/12/2012 10:02 AM by Author "Walt Thyng" in the forum "E-Flight Power Sources"
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RE: Brushless motor question
Two things: "no load" suggests no prop which equals no cooling air which equals HEAT. Brushless motors don't do well with no cooling. second: perhaps you exceeded the voltage design limit of the motor which is determined by the number of winds and the gage of the wire. Walt
Posted on: 7/12/2012 9:45 AM by Author "Walt Thyng" in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
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RE: Batteries and set-up
of added connectors, but you're not going to notice it flying a 182. Walt
Posted on: 7/12/2012 9:37 AM by Author "Walt Thyng" in the forum "E-Flight Power Sources"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11152632

RE: SOLARTEX Covering (Latex Paint)
To answer your original question: "no" you cannot iron over latex on any base. Except for the negative about using latex (it's all I use) the rest of the posts are right on.
Posted on: 7/12/2012 9:23 AM by Author "Walt Thyng" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Astro-Flight Porterfield Collegiate ARF
Wow! Never knew the Porterfield came as an ARF. I had the built up kit version and it was a terrific model. Power was an Astro 25. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I did minr. Walt
Posted on: 7/6/2012 5:46 AM by Author "Walt Thyng" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: proper hook up of system
Not familiar with all of your equipment, but I suspect that you have to move the throttle stick to high and back to low in order to arm the ESC. this is a very common safety procedure. The beeps sometimes tell you the number of cells the ESC has detected and/or whether the brake function is on or off. Hope this helps. Walt
Posted on: 7/4/2012 9:45 AM by Author "Walt Thyng" in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
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RE: Hanger 9 P40
If you have a decent quality inkjet color printer, you can print your own on decal paper. Walt
Posted on: 7/2/2012 5:04 AM by Author "Walt Thyng" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Connectors
Used Power poles exclusively since 92. Prefer to solder rather than crimp 'cause I'm cheap and they can be reused. Walt
Posted on: 7/2/2012 5:00 AM by Author "Walt Thyng" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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RE: Repairing small internal cracks in tight spaces
Having the same problem with a Super Dimona. Going to try an old trick that worked well in other areas: spray area or cloth with a light coat of 3M 77 or equivalent. Place patch and smooth, then apply epoxy. Walt
Posted on: 6/28/2012 5:09 AM by Author "Walt Thyng" in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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RE: Power 25 replacement for T-34
new shaft costs about $3.00 and takes five minutes to install. Walt
Posted on: 6/4/2012 5:13 AM by Author "Walt Thyng" in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11105623

RE: Tracker III RF output.
. I then fully extend the antenna and fly without a problem. Walt
Posted on: 4/23/2012 8:30 AM by Author "Walt Thyng" in the forum "Polks Hobby"
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RE: Brushless motor shutters
It's not supposed to happen, but sometimes just playing with the wire combinations will cure this problem (experience, no theory). After that check for poor solder connections at the windings. finally timing. Walt
Posted on: 2/29/2012 3:17 PM by Author "Walt Thyng" in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
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RE: Warning Re shelf paper!!!!
WD40 is a terrific goo remover. Walt
Posted on: 2/25/2012 5:29 PM by Author "Walt Thyng" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: OK guys, another
It looks like a Grumman wigeon or Mallard. No idea in the world who makes it. walt
Posted on: 2/25/2012 5:28 PM by Author "Walt Thyng" in the forum "Seaplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10975801

RE: Outrunner magnetr a 63-62-250 Electrifly
good luck! WT
Posted on: 2/24/2012 6:48 AM by Author "Walt Thyng" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: 11.1v 2650maH 30c's on 30 amp ESC
The discharge rate of the Lipo has no effect on the ESC. The LiPo will only give out as many amps as the motor demands. A 35C LiPo merely has the claimed potential to give up amps at that rate. Walt
Posted on: 2/22/2012 5:06 PM by Author "Walt Thyng" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: ElectriFly 80A HV ESC w/o BEC
I make up my own using my favorite connector (sermos for me), but I'm sure somebody like MPI must have a harness. WT
Posted on: 2/20/2012 8:45 AM by Author "Walt Thyng" in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
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RE: TOP FLIGHT GIANT P51 GROUND HANDLING ISSUE
If you have the lg in the scale position, they may be too far back. Best handling comes with the axle in line with or slightly ahead of the leading edge. May be hard to fix, tho. Walt
Posted on: 2/20/2012 5:43 AM by Author "Walt Thyng" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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