RE: Supplies dwindling.....
I don't know about the swelling but http://www.elmers.com/homerepair/ultimate/instructions.aspx covers its use. Would appear to be roughly equivalent to Gorilla Poly. I agree about testing on scraps.
Posted on: 11/20/2009 4:53 PM by Author "bruce88123" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9268131

RE: FUtaba skysport 6 question
[quote]ORIGINAL: MinnFlyer [quote]ORIGINAL: RedMammon Would i have to reverse any of the wires so when i turn it one aieleron gos up while the other goes down? [/quote]<span style=''font-size: larger;''>Nooooooooo!!!!! [/quote] In fact, changing any of the wires will only make it not work and possibly cause damage. Servos get reversed at the TX if needed or internally. Change EFFECTIVE direction by connecting to the opposite end of the servo arm and mount the servo or surface horn so they line up mechanically. Minn can provide a nice drawing of what I mean if you need it.
Posted on: 11/20/2009 4:43 PM by Author "bruce88123" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Servo Wire Question
The non-tinned wire will corode/oxidize more quickly than tinned wire. The tinning shields the copper from oxidizing agents buth gaseous and liquid. Use tinned wire whenever possible.
Posted on: 11/20/2009 2:43 PM by Author "bruce88123" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Futaba 6EX fault
The TX may have the Zero GUID problem as described above. If the RX's are old they may be re-linked to the TX but it is not recommended. Newer RX's will NOT link to Zero GUID TX's at all.
Posted on: 11/20/2009 2:40 PM by Author "bruce88123" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Supplies dwindling.....
It's still listed at: http://www.robart.com/ and http://www.houseofbalsa.com/store/store-zap-tem.html?item=products:pt-55&sid=0001WgZh9ypmgishlM1z1h8 not saying it's still there - only listed.
Posted on: 11/20/2009 2:32 PM by Author "bruce88123" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: FUtaba skysport 6 question
If you insist on using 2 channels you need to use Ch 1 & 6 and activate the "flaperon" function by setting the rear panel switch #8 to activate. They will also now work as flaps if desired but I recommend against that. This is covered on page 7 of the manual http://manuals.hobbico.com/fut/6va-manual.pdf Truth is, most beginners don't need all this.
Posted on: 11/20/2009 9:40 AM by Author "bruce88123" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: GMS 47 = garbage
[quote]ORIGINAL: Archie League Who  is GMS ?   [/quote] They are either made by or distributed by http://www.mecoa.com/gms/index.htm
Posted on: 11/19/2009 5:52 PM by Author "bruce88123" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Throttle Servo Setup
[quote]ORIGINAL: Insanemoondoggie  pull the floorboards up on an Airbus and all you see is 2 cable bundles about a foot across, running from the front to the back of the plane. Fly by wire , literally. Kind of spooky ,when you think about it. [/quote] What was the last US fighter built that wasn't fly-by-wire? At least in part. If not completely fly-by-wire they are at least hydraulically controled, still no direct mechanical connections.
Posted on: 11/18/2009 5:55 PM by Author "bruce88123" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: GMS 47 = garbage
[quote]ORIGINAL: HercDoc The Irony in all this? I am an engine/propulsion technician by trade and maintain and troubleshoot 8000 HP turbo props daily. [/quote] 8000 HP? What A/C? The Herc engines are 4300 HP each. http://www.angelfire.com/pa3/cadet985/aviation/hercules.html
Posted on: 11/18/2009 5:02 PM by Author "bruce88123" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Throttle Servo Setup
[quote]ORIGINAL: CGRetired Hi Irish. Weeeeellll... not exactly.. [;)] sort of doing a little tripple dipping right now. What's fer breakfast this AM? Doing any flying today? I did some in the big bird yesterday (Airbus AB320 from Tampa to Philadelphia) CGr. [/quote] Ya call THAT a big bird? We have our B-777 flying now. It's been worldwide already.[:D] ANC, CAN, SIN and TPE for some stops.
Posted on: 11/18/2009 4:44 PM by Author "bruce88123" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: 12 Volt Hobby Battery
[quote]ORIGINAL: MetallicaJunkie would this work? http://store.schumachermart.com/mc-1.html im all about saving money .... i have 2 hobbico batteries wired in parallel [/quote] It should be OK but follow the charging limits above. And always charge both batteries together.
Posted on: 11/13/2009 4:59 PM by Author "bruce88123" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: 12 Volt Hobby Battery
[quote]ORIGINAL: MetallicaJunkie so using a car charger isnt a good idea then? i think i need to buy a batteryminder [/quote] Not good. Most car chargers are too powerful. Nice easy charge like from the wall-wart above or a battery tender is best. Also [b]DO[/b] let the battery run down a little and [b]DON"T[/b] charge too often. I charge maybe once a month (wall-Wart) overnight and then unhook.
Posted on: 11/13/2009 4:55 PM by Author "bruce88123" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Building servo tray, Ultimate 40 Kit
[quote]ORIGINAL: jaka Hi! Why use two aileron servos in your first kit! You will probably crash it or severely damage it anyway (I did 35 years ago) so why bother with two servos..?? It is much easier to just use one servo! In the picture I use the DuBro 1/8'' aileron set-up. [/quote] He said "first kit" and not "first plane". Once he gets some building experience this will be easy.
Posted on: 11/13/2009 3:23 PM by Author "bruce88123" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: When is a pump necessary and what are it's disadvantages?
I have K&B .61's with and w/o Perry pumps and do get a bit more power from the pumped engines. They use carbs with slightly larger bores too so this also helps. Remember these engines are just air pumps so if you can get more air in/out you should get more power. With more air you need more fuel to keep the mixture right so you may need a pump to keep up. The K&B pumpers run great in all positions better than the non-pumped. I'm working on a pusher right now and the tank will be almost 2 feet away. I've bench run this arrangement with the pumper and it runs well in all attitudes.
Posted on: 11/3/2009 5:27 PM by Author "bruce88123" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9225816

RE: Goldberg Eagle 63 CG location ?
That's pg 44 in the manual or page 45 of the pdf file.[:D]
Posted on: 11/3/2009 10:22 AM by Author "bruce88123" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: When should I consider myself not a beginner?
[quote]ORIGINAL: beachbrada You're no longer a beginner when people ask you for help, then you are a novice flyer. You are no longer a novice when people stop flying to watch you fly, then you are a expert. [/quote] We watch the beginners more. One reason is for our own safety. The other reason is for our entertainment. They are more likely to do something "special" worth seeing.[:@][:D]
Posted on: 10/29/2009 5:56 PM by Author "bruce88123" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Spektrum, FASST, Hitec - compatible?
You can interchange their servos and batteries with very few limits.[:)]
Posted on: 10/29/2009 10:11 AM by Author "bruce88123" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9211990

RE: looking for advice on a kaos 40
It's a tougher choice now for sure. If it were me I'd try to make him stick to his original price or walk. Friends don't pull "bait and switch".[:@]
Posted on: 10/28/2009 9:33 AM by Author "bruce88123" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Hinge Pins
It helps if you can use a drill press and can steady the work piece real well. Use a small bit for a pilot hole first and then drill to final size. The bit doesn't like to drill through the plastic and tends to "walk". I've even drilled a very small pilot hole in the wood, then heated a T-pin and pushed it through the hinge, melting a small pilot hole in it. Sort of like using a center punch. Then drill to final size, apply glue and install toothpick.
Posted on: 10/27/2009 5:50 PM by Author "bruce88123" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9206968

RE: Futaba 10CHP
You can go here http://www.futaba-rc.com/manuals/index.html and research all of the manuals.
Posted on: 10/27/2009 5:34 PM by Author "bruce88123" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9206921

RE: Hinge Pins
The toothpick pin is VERY strong. Much stronger/harder than the surrounding balsa. CA or wood glue can be used with good results. There isn't that much load anyway and you are only trying to IMPROVE the existing bond and not rely solely on the pin.
Posted on: 10/27/2009 5:32 PM by Author "bruce88123" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Futaba 10CHP
[quote]ORIGINAL: goirish Hey Bruce no arguement every one knows that Chevy is the best. Especially the 57 [/quote] I like the 57 but lean toward the 55 since my brother had one but am really a Mopar guy. Give me a Hemi Cuda and I'll be happy.[:)] Oh, and a LOT of free gas. The last Hemi I drove got 4 MPG.[:@] But it was cheap back then.
Posted on: 10/27/2009 1:04 PM by Author "bruce88123" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Futaba 10CHP
[quote]ORIGINAL: goirish I don't like the clicks- Just me I guess...... [/quote] Some do - some don't. That's why they make them removable.[:D] Refer to: Ford, Chevy, Dodge arguments.
Posted on: 10/27/2009 10:57 AM by Author "bruce88123" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Futaba 10CHP
The TX will fly either equally well. Being designated a Helo or A/C TX merely stipulate which mode it defaults into when programming new models. This mode can be changed model by model as you set them up. You can't change default without sending to the service center. Adding the ratchet is easy as stated above if desired. All of the switches are the same althogh SOME might be labled differently but I don't think so. Basically, once you have a model set up you won't even know you have a Helo TX in your hands. Just follow the manual and you will be fine. It's online if needed. http://manuals.hobbico.com/fut/10c-2_4ghz-manual.pdf
Posted on: 10/27/2009 9:43 AM by Author "bruce88123" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Skysport 6 has no range.
[quote]ORIGINAL: crossman You will need to a futaba receiver in order to use your crystal. Otherwise you will need to find a ''futaba compatible'' (Some Hi-tecs are) that has a ch 29 crystal in it. If you find another Futaba system on your channel, you can also test your rx with the other tx to help determine where the issue lies. I would look at loose antennas and other issues before changing crystals. Good luck and glad you found the problem on the ground!! [/quote] It's illegal to change your own TX crystals in the US, even if you are staying on the same channel. Many (some) do it but risk having faulty transmissions that can affect not only their own frequency but others near theirs. You may change RX crystals all that you like as long as they are suitable for your RX. When in doubt, send the system to a proper service center. It's worth the money in the long run. Remember: Just because you [b]CAN[/b] do something, it doesn't mean that you [b]SHOULD[/b]. There are parts other than the crystals that can be defective and/or intermittent.
Posted on: 10/26/2009 3:28 PM by Author "bruce88123" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: problem in front wheel retract
There is NO rule that says you have to retract the gear. Lock them all down and leave them there. Pretend they are built that way.
Posted on: 10/24/2009 3:53 PM by Author "bruce88123" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: looking for advice on a kaos 40
You've got a GREAT starting point there. Take your time and finish it up right and you will be very happy with a great plane ready to fly by spring thaw.
Posted on: 10/24/2009 3:50 PM by Author "bruce88123" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Battery charge
What are you charging it with and for how long? How do you "know" it is fully charged? Can you measure the individual cell voltages? Do so if you can and see if you have a dead one.
Posted on: 10/21/2009 5:54 PM by Author "bruce88123" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: DX-7 crash
[quote]ORIGINAL: BuschBarber My question is Off Topic, but since you mentioned Diodes, you nay know the answer. I am using a 3cell LiPo as a Tx battery in all my Tx's. The fully charged voltage is 12.6v. I have read that some people are using some type of Diode to drop the Tx voltage to a safer level. I thought a Diode's only function was to restrict current flow to one direction. What type of Diode would they be using to Drop the Voltage? [/quote] Something in the 1N4007 family would be good. It has a drop of 0.8 volts per device and can pass 1 amp. It or an equivalent should be available at many outlets and is very inexpensive. In the order of a few cents each. Diodes have several purposes of which current restriction is one.
Posted on: 10/14/2009 2:16 PM by Author "bruce88123" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9172895

RE: DX-7 crash
[quote]ORIGINAL: mmn [quote]ORIGINAL: N429EM However, does Spektrum still ship the DX-7 with a 4.8v rx pack and DS821 digital servos? This just doesn't sound right. [/quote] I'm curious - why would you not go to their website and see for yourself if you really wanted to know? Regards Michael [/quote] Horizon Hobby http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/TechnicalSpecs.aspx?ProdID=SPM2710 doesn't mention a battery pack at all but do still provide the DS821 servos. Maybe they gave up on providing "correct" batteries for every installation. This is actually a good idea IMO. They should be sure to let the buyer know though. Otherwise the unwary purchaser MAY think he is buying a COMPLETE system and need to place a second order or run back to the LHS. Think of the guys who live 50+ miles from a LHS.
Posted on: 10/14/2009 9:51 AM by Author "bruce88123" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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