RE: New Giant GP Super Sportster!!!!!
Very nice, Charlie. We are proud of you.[8D]
Posted on: 9/7/2012 8:42 PM by Author "dwreel" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: New Giant GP Super Sportster!!!!!
Marine "green"? They rattled my head so much in boot camp, I thought it was "olive Drab". [:(] I had a busted canopy too. Tower sent me a COWL as a replacement. Easy mix up I guess. Sure hope I never need it. [8|]
Posted on: 9/7/2012 10:17 AM by Author "dwreel" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: New Giant GP Super Sportster!!!!!
Put the monkey to sleep and get on with the thread subject, please.[:D]
Posted on: 9/7/2012 5:07 AM by Author "dwreel" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: New Giant GP Super Sportster!!!!!
Well put, Muttdog.
Posted on: 8/20/2012 12:23 PM by Author "dwreel" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
subscribed.
Posted on: 8/2/2012 10:07 AM by Author "dwreel" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: RCM Plans
Well, well. The plans came in today.Everything is fine. One month and 10 days.
Posted on: 5/14/2012 8:06 PM by Author "dwreel" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11080999

RE: JR r/x battery & charger
I ordered a new battery and hooked it up to the charger and every thing is fine now. Soooo, turns out the battery was the problem. Sad to say, it was less than one year old. I'm guessing I let it self-discharge way too deep and it was ruined. Won't make that mistake again. Thanks for all the helpguys, it is appreciated. dick.
Posted on: 5/12/2012 8:19 PM by Author "dwreel" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: charger output voltage/R/X batt. voltage
Thanks for the Link crossman. Tons of great information there.I keep going back to it. [:D] dick.
Posted on: 5/12/2012 8:13 PM by Author "dwreel" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11078592

RE: charger output voltage/R/X batt. voltage
WOW. That was fast. Thank you very much Rodney. Your comments were exactly what I was hoping to hear. So now, I can use one of my wall warts with a higher mAh rate to charge a battery that has been deep cycled. I'm going thru all my R/X batteries and after a full charge I'm discharging they with an ESV and graphing the time and voltage readings to get a "bench Mark" figure I can use to check the condition of the batteries with later on. In the past, owner manuels would say to charge the new battery overnite (?) I never knew how long "overnite" was. And "forming" a new battery was a phrase I had never heard. I finally found a web site that gives a formula for figureing the charge time for new formatted batteries. Thanks again, Rodney. I do appreciate your comments. Dick.
Posted on: 5/6/2012 6:25 AM by Author "dwreel" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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charger output voltage/R/X batt. voltage
Would I create a problem if I charged an R/X battery rated at 4.8V with a wall charger that has an output of 5.8 V or 6V ? I'm checking all my batteries and deep discharging them to 4.4V and the charge times are getting kinda long. Like 12 to 14 hours long. Of course after the deep cycle discharge sessions,my charge times wouldn't be as long because normally I wouldn't discharge them this deep when flying and therefore wouldn't have to recharge for the next flying day with the longer charge times. Right ??? thanks,dick.
Posted on: 5/6/2012 5:41 AM by Author "dwreel" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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JR r/x battery & charger
While charging my JR XP7202 yesterday I noticed the charger was getting very hot.It had only been on for one hour. I unpluged everything and checked the R/X battery and it only tested 1.27 volts on my multi meter.The battery is a JR Propo 4N1100 , 1100 mAh 4.8V NiCd. The battery wasn't even warm at all. Apparently the battery wasn't taking any charge at all. On the other hand, would the charger getting very hot indicate a problem with it? The T/X side works fine. Does anybody have an idea as to the problem, I'm not really up on these higher rate batteries. Thanks, Dick.
Posted on: 5/2/2012 10:47 AM by Author "dwreel" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: RCM Plans
Well, I finally heard from RCM Plans, They said they were "Updateing" (?) the plans and they would ship in the next few days. They did apologise for the dely. My order status is now"processing and shipping" Looks like ," A month and ten days for delivery " was right on the mark. Thanks for all the input, guys. It's eased the pain of waiting. [:D]
Posted on: 5/1/2012 11:49 AM by Author "dwreel" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11064222

RE: RCM Plans
Thanks,Bob. Now if RCM plans will just send the plans I ordered 4 wks ago, I can get started on my DB.
Posted on: 4/30/2012 7:21 PM by Author "dwreel" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11063427

RE: RCM Plans
I missed the link, Bob. Would you please post it again thanks,dick.
Posted on: 4/30/2012 5:42 PM by Author "dwreel" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11063258

RE: RCM Plans
Yea gads. I ordered the Dirty Birdy plans and now with Tower coming out with the DB ARF, My order mght be the only one for weeks. Oh well,I've got all the balsa waiting for it when it does get here. [:(]
Posted on: 4/29/2012 7:59 PM by Author "dwreel" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11061937

RCM Plans
I ordered a set of plans from RCM Plans 23 days ago. I have not received the plans as yet and they ignored the 2 emails I sent them. I've had good service from them in the past. Has anybody run into this situation recently.
Posted on: 4/27/2012 6:28 AM by Author "dwreel" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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RE: Lock
[:(] What happens when your dog chases a critter over the lectric line and beyond? Will he come back into the yard knowing he will get shocked? I think not.
Posted on: 2/21/2012 1:47 PM by Author "dwreel" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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Hitec Electron 6 FM RX
[size=3][/size] Can I use this RX to drive digital servos in the 70 oz/in range. It's a Micro RX and I'm not sure if I need a different RX for the higher rated servos.
Posted on: 1/25/2012 8:32 AM by Author "dwreel" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10926852

RE: 1/3 BUSA Super Cub Build
Thanks, Ron. I'll google it and order one. Cute looking dog. [sm=thumbup.gif] dick
Posted on: 12/31/2011 12:43 PM by Author "dwreel" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: 1/3 BUSA Super Cub Build
Love the pic of the Christmas tree, a really cute gal and a wing half that almost reaches the ceiling. Only thing missing is a building buddy, as in dog. [;)] Question for you. In one of your pics I see an angle cutter/ sorta like a pair of wire cutters. Do these things work on say, 1/4 balsa.? Wishing you and yours a happy and prosperous New Year. Really enjoying your build log. Great photos, keep them coming. dick
Posted on: 12/31/2011 6:25 AM by Author "dwreel" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Super Hots- thrust angles
Thanks guys, Zero/zero it is. dick.
Posted on: 9/9/2011 6:52 AM by Author "dwreel" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10708579

Super Hots- thrust angles
[size=5][/size] Just got a set of plans for the Super Hots. Plans don't show any thrust angles for the engine. Has anyone built this plane and did you zero/zero the thrust angles? Sure would like to know any experiences others have had with this plan thanks, dick in NC
Posted on: 9/2/2011 9:36 AM by Author "dwreel" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: servo extensions
Thanks, Andy.
Posted on: 8/31/2011 10:48 AM by Author "dwreel" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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servo extensions
[size=5][/size][color=#000000][/color] If I coil-up the excess servo extension will this cause any kind of problem with the receiver or servo?? Thanks, appreciate any help. dick.
Posted on: 8/30/2011 12:33 PM by Author "dwreel" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Beginning a twin powered Ultra-Sport 60
I'm seriously think about building a twin. Biggest problem is I don't have a clue how to set up the throttle linkages. Does anybody know of a thred that disscues this? dick.
Posted on: 4/8/2011 8:55 AM by Author "dwreel" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
What value would be correct for the diode ?
Posted on: 3/31/2011 5:56 AM by Author "dwreel" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
[font="Arial"][/font][size=6][/size] How do you find time to fly. One would think with the mods ass well as the intricate graphics you are useing, you must be spending tons of time in your workshop. Keep it up Bill. Looking super great. Can't wait to see your twin finished. dick.
Posted on: 3/16/2011 8:06 AM by Author "dwreel" in the forum "Kit Building"
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fuel line
The new fuel line I have from Great Planes is too stiff to alow the clunk to move from the bottom of the tank to the top when inverted. Any reccomendatios for a more flrexable fuel line would be greately appreciated.
Posted on: 2/2/2011 7:30 PM by Author "dwreel" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10308394

RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
I'm finishing up a senior telemaster. Wondering if I put a dle20 into it if it would be ok ? I want to get used to it in a slower plane and then go to a TF Mustang or Sea Fury, both of which I have kits for. Would really apreciate any info on this. I'm new to gas. thanks guys.
Posted on: 1/31/2011 2:32 PM by Author "dwreel" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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2.4 antenna
[:o] I have a new Spectrum DX7. What is the correct position of the TX antenna for flying? Straight out or bent over 90* ? thanks, dick.
Posted on: 10/15/2010 8:25 PM by Author "dwreel" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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