RE: H9-F6F Hellcat 60 ARF
With the Sierra Precision do you have to cut the main spar in the Hangar 9 Hellcat? Like to see some install pictures if someone following this forum has done it. Thanks
Posted on: 8/30/2012 6:14 PM by Author "dawhale" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: H9-F6F Hellcat 60 ARF
So is it safe to say Robart air operated is still the bench mark? I too want electric for my Hangar 9 Hellcat. It hangs in my gaurage waiting.
Posted on: 8/30/2012 4:39 PM by Author "dawhale" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Lado retracts, do the really exist?
I got two sets of retracts to Los Angeles, Ca. in about 7-10 days. Do not remember. No problem. Bullet prof. Plan you buy two more sets soon.
Posted on: 8/15/2012 12:44 PM by Author "dawhale" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Lado retracts, do the really exist?
I have a 60 size Hangar 9 Corsair and the Hellcat. Both are waiting for 100 degree rotating retracts. Between da rock & I that is 4 sets. LADO. money in hand. On another note I wish your PCB boards were priced so we could upgrade some of our older sets of retracts to programable. dawhale
Posted on: 7/22/2012 4:05 AM by Author "dawhale" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Lado retracts, do the really exist?
Christophe31, how close are you to producing the 100 degree rotaing retracts?
Posted on: 7/20/2012 3:04 AM by Author "dawhale" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Lado retracts, do the really exist?
Just bite the bullet and order direct. Thats what I did. No problems.
Posted on: 7/19/2012 4:13 PM by Author "dawhale" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Hits and Misses of H-9 Corsair
Attached is a picture of how carbon fiber sheeting was used to fabricat "U" shaped pieces which connects the upper and lower spars for reinforcement.
Posted on: 5/23/2012 10:37 AM by Author "dawhale" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Hits and Misses of H-9 Corsair
I have an example of a carbon reinforcement if someone can tell me how to post a picture from my desktop.
Posted on: 5/23/2012 4:39 AM by Author "dawhale" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: WingSpan Retracts into a Hangar 9 P-40
I would not wait on Magnum. Just bite the bullet and order them from France, $40. I got two sets in about 10 days. Welcome back DA rock. I saw you were going in for surgery earlier this week. I just got home from the hospital my self yesterday. Got a new knee. Ouch! Be off work a couple of months.
Posted on: 5/12/2012 8:39 AM by Author "dawhale" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Resurgence of Lado Retract Systems
I have two sets of Rt's I would like to have changed to 100 degree when you have the trunnion's ready. Good news, Thank you
Posted on: 5/9/2012 4:00 AM by Author "dawhale" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Resurgence of Lado Retract Systems
chance you might produce a 40 -50 size rotating retract. I for one would buy two sets. dawhale
Posted on: 5/8/2012 5:09 AM by Author "dawhale" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: WingSpan Retracts into a Hangar 9 P-40
into the shadows. dawhale
Posted on: 5/7/2012 2:54 PM by Author "dawhale" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Lado retracts, do the really exist?
aghost, are you using Locktite with the set screws? Thanks
Posted on: 3/1/2012 7:47 PM by Author "dawhale" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: WingSpan Retracts into a Hangar 9 P-40
I will watch their web site. Thanks
Posted on: 2/29/2012 6:11 PM by Author "dawhale" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Lado retracts, do the really exist?
I am interested in the LADO oleo struts but have not been able to talk with someone who has tried them. Robart has the steel insert. Does LADO have a steel insert or are they all aluminum? Concerned about stripping the set screw thread. From the pictures I see online the struts appear tapped at the top twice but not lined up. looked to be 90 degrees to each other meaning two flat spots may be required on the wire strut. Why is Magnums stock zerro? Are they flying off the shelf? So many questions.
Posted on: 2/29/2012 4:03 PM by Author "dawhale" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: WingSpan Retracts into a Hangar 9 P-40
I too am interested in the LADO oleo struts but have not been able to talk with someone who has tried them. Robart has the steel insert. Does LADO have a steel insert or are they all aluminum?
Posted on: 2/29/2012 3:46 PM by Author "dawhale" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: H9-F6F Hellcat 60 ARF
Sounds good. Thanks
Posted on: 1/2/2012 2:42 AM by Author "dawhale" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: H9-F6F Hellcat 60 ARF
da Rock, what thickness of carbon fiber did you use and where did you buy it? Good job on the picture. I understand how you reinforced the spar. Still hate to cut it.
Posted on: 1/1/2012 7:16 PM by Author "dawhale" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: H9-F6F Hellcat 60 ARF
da Rock, some posts back you said you were going to post a picture of the reinforcing job you did when you cut the bottom of the main spar to install your LADO's. I was unable to find the post / picture. If not already could you share a picture of your mod? I was installing LADO's today and realizied I am going to have to cut the spar.
Posted on: 1/1/2012 4:30 PM by Author "dawhale" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Help Removing Broken Tap in Robart Strut
In hind site your probably right. i made the mistake a tap is a tap.
Posted on: 12/24/2011 9:18 AM by Author "dawhale" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Help Removing Broken Tap in Robart Strut
I bought the tap as a package at Home Depot. Irwin Hanson # 36 bit and a #6-32 tap. I was tapping a 3/8" Robart strut. I am guilty of not using any lube. As suggested above I did run the tap through one side and the strut. Contacted the oppisite strut wall and it broke. Because of the size material I am working with I think I should consider this incident a lesson learned. I have another new strut I am working on this morning. I still may be able to complete my build and sneak out to the flying field in the morning before the family gets up and fly my Mustang. Thank you for your feedback. Have a great christmass.
Posted on: 12/24/2011 5:29 AM by Author "dawhale" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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Help Removing Broken Tap in Robart Strut
I think I am screwed. Censored I bought my first set of Robart struts. Drilled and was tapping when I broke a tap flush with the strut. Any suggestions on how to get the little bugger out? Mad <! / message ><! attachments >
Posted on: 12/23/2011 4:49 PM by Author "dawhale" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Lado retracts, do the really exist?
How are the LADO struts in comparison to the Robarts? Any one tried both?
Posted on: 12/3/2011 7:37 AM by Author "dawhale" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Lado retracts, do the really exist?
Gentlemen, I am a newbie needing a little help. I just bought two sets of LADO retracts. One is for my Hangar 9 Hellcat. The other is for my Hangar 9 P-51 Mustang. Little confused as to what to buy, struts, in order to install wheels. How are you folks doing it? I bought the 5mm wire legs and wire leg adapters. My Hangar 9 wheels are not going to work on these adapters. I have not been able to find much info out their.
Posted on: 11/27/2011 7:20 AM by Author "dawhale" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Lado retracts, do the really exist?
I have just received two sets of LADO retracts RS 333-RB & RS 333-85. Both say Rev D. What voltage are they good for? I also got 5mm struts and wire wheel adapters. The axles are to short and large in diameter for my Hangar 9 wheels. What Axel will allow me to use my Hangar 9 wheels?
Posted on: 11/22/2011 8:11 PM by Author "dawhale" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Gas to Electric Motor Mount Position on Firewall
Newbe question. In converting glow to electric how do you figure out where to mount the brushless motor mount so the motor shaft exits the cowling same as the nitro motor did?
Posted on: 11/18/2011 4:11 AM by Author "dawhale" in the forum "Glow to Electric Conversions"
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RE: Electric Retracts From E-flite
A little LADO retract info for those considering them. I reserched LADO's history and found they had new owners and have worked to clear up the back log. I placed my order on 11/3. I bought two sets , one 85 degree and one set of rotating. I was just notified they were shipped today, 11/14, and was povided a tracking number. To those concened about the money I belive I paid via Paypal in US dollars. I asked before I paid when I could expect shipment and they have met the time line. After I get them I will update this Forum as to how they function.
Posted on: 11/14/2011 5:12 PM by Author "dawhale" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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