RE: Sig Ryan STA
I too have one of these grand old kits lurking in my shop, thus I am now lurking on this thread.[8D] jess
Posted on: 9/10/2012 9:04 AM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Are all RC forum's activity in decline?
Very good, Thoughtful posts, Pull UP Now. Thanks. jess
Posted on: 6/22/2012 7:47 AM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Are all RC forum's activity in decline?
[quote]ORIGINAL: bogbeagle ''Degenerated'' ... bit harsh, I think. ''Evolved'', perhaps. [/quote] As a compromise, perhaps "devolved" would be a better term.
Posted on: 6/19/2012 7:48 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Is this a good field box set?
P.S. Just how dangerous are lead acid batteries and what precautions should I take? I've done a fair bit of environmental chesmitry for exams recently, and it had scary stuff about lead and its health effects- going from stomach burns to cancer. [/quote] My cars, motorcycles, boats, lawn mowers, farm equipment and model starters have used lead-acid batteries all my life and I have never had any accident with them. With a bit of effort, however it would be possible to get an acid burn or even a hydrogen explosion. jess
Posted on: 6/13/2012 9:27 AM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: shootin talk
[quote]ORIGINAL: cumquat power and speed arent issues, just noise. [/quote] If you don't mind the price and the wait (six months or so) for the BATF paperwork you might investigate a suppressor. A good one on a bolt action rifle with subsonic ammunition makes less noise than closing a car door. On a semi auto the action makes more noise than the firing of the cartridge. I will admit that if I hadn't tried it I would not have believed how quiet they can be. My Feinwerkbau air pistol makes more noise. (And costs much more). jess
Posted on: 6/11/2012 3:28 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: shootin talk
[quote]ORIGINAL: cumquat anyone try that CCI quiet .22 round yet? i'm interested in it but i'd have to buy it online because no one around here stocks it, so i cant just buy a 50 round box to try. also, got any suggestions for other .22 rounds to try? might as well throw in some other ammo when i order, save on shipping. [/quote] I have a couple of 500 round bricks if these but have fired only a couple of boxes. They seem fine so far as to function and accuracy. I have not chronographed any of them. I am a big fan of subsonic .22s (they used to be called "standard velocity". As a general rule they provide better accuracy than high velocity and are less erratic in cross winds. Of course the Gold Standard for accuracy for decades has been Elley Match. (Also Gold Standard for price[:o]) BTW, My son knows a control hunter who has killed over 70 deer using subsonic .22s from a suppressed bolt action rifle. None have required more than a single round. jess
Posted on: 6/11/2012 12:39 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Help building first plane
[quote]ORIGINAL: Charlie P. [quote]ORIGINAL: eddieC I'll agree to disagree, as there are mixed terms depending on aircraft. [/quote] Spoken like a true gentleman and master of the polite contrary. Come over and sit on the divan and put your feet on the ottoman and I'll fix us a few highballs and we can discuss aeroplane terminology.  [/quote] It is so refreshing to see polite disagreement on these fora! Thank you, gentlemen. Jess
Posted on: 6/5/2012 11:37 AM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: What have I bought?
Whether the device does anything or not, it looks pretty cool and that would be enough to sell a few of them.[8D] jess
Posted on: 6/1/2012 11:50 AM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: How do we get the word out?
I think the AMA is an excellent organization and encourage modelers to join. OTOH I don't think membership in any organization should be required for enjoyment of an activity, such as being required to join Trout Unlimited to fish, Ducks Unlimited to hunt, SCCA to drive a Porsche, etc. Clubs, naturally should be free to set their own requirements for activities conducted on their property or under their sponsorship, If for example a shooting range requires NRA membership, or a motorcycle club requires AMA (the other one) membership that is a different situation from engaging in those activities privately. jess
Posted on: 5/26/2012 10:00 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: shootin talk
[quote]ORIGINAL: proanti1 [quote]ORIGINAL: HJJFFFAA Jesus, 572s are over 500 dollars?? It's not even a semi-auto. [/quote] Contrary to popular belief, not every gun needs to be semi automatic. Also, $550 really isn't that much for a higher end rimfire rifle. [/quote] Absolutely. For some nice .22s that are not semi autos check out the Anschutz line, for example. Or for less money perhaps a Kimber or Dakota. jess
Posted on: 5/26/2012 9:18 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: shootin talk
[quote]ORIGINAL: HJJFFFAA Jesus, 572s are over 500 dollars?? It's not even a semi-auto. [/quote] I just saw a used Holland&Holland rifle listed for $172.000. It isn't even a semi auto either.[;)] jess
Posted on: 5/25/2012 6:18 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Club FOX!
[quote]ORIGINAL: hsukaria Somebody here could comment on what the impact to the oil content requirement would be if a glow engine had roller bearing connecting rods like gassers do. That is another detractor to glow engines, people complaining about the amount of slimey oil in the glow fuel. If a glow engine had roller (pin) bearings on the connecting rods, how low of an oil content could a glow engine run on? [/quote] I think the Fox redhead 74 and Bluehead 60 had roler bearing cranks. jess
Posted on: 5/3/2012 9:10 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Where is a good place to break in an engine?
Near a highway, railway, shooting range, race track, airport, factory, lawn being mowed, parking lot being blown off, or any of the dozens of other sources of noise greater than a model airplane engine. OTOH, during the few decades I had neighbors, none complained about the noise of my model engines. Come to think of it they didn't complain about my noisy hobbies either. jess
Posted on: 5/3/2012 3:32 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Glow plug igniter. How does it work?
[quote]ORIGINAL: loughbd You are taking an extremely simple concept and complicating the heck out of it. Starter runs of 7.2 volts and a 1.2 volt glow driver heats the plug. Why make it difficult? [/quote] The fun of finding solutions to non-existent problems.[;)] jess
Posted on: 4/26/2012 9:22 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: castor oil question please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The posts in various threads discussing castor/synthetic must number in the thousands. jess
Posted on: 4/26/2012 9:18 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: castor oil question please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tower has Klotz, or you can order directly from Klotz. Castor is also available from Sig and Fox. jess
Posted on: 4/25/2012 8:00 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Club FOX!
Good point about the mufflers, Earl. I still view them as something of an annoyance, while OTOH, I have come to view supressors for firearms as both a hearing protection and relief of annoyance for neighbors, yet we must have an expensive federal losence to own one. Go figure. jess
Posted on: 4/13/2012 4:46 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Home Brew After-Run Oil
[quote]ORIGINAL: spaceworm [quote]ORIGINAL: turbo.gst [/quote] I see you are from Midland. Whatever happened to Rattlesnake Raceway that Sharp and Hall from the Chapparal (sp) team worked out of in the mid/late 60's? I was at Midland once on business, and I saw the Chapparels at Sebring in 65, 66 and 67[:D]. Then I got married.[8|] [/quote] Hall, Sharp and the Chaparells. What a great team and a great era of racing! BTW I have many fond memories of Fredericksburg and the time when Mary Washington was an all woman's college.[:)]
Posted on: 4/12/2012 6:08 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: Wing Bolts?
[quote]ORIGINAL: alanc 5-8mm nylon ones for me,     we dont have those strange imperial sizes you all love so much,    [/quote] If we went metric we would have a tough time replacing all our standard three foot doors. BTW, I have some old BSF nuts and bolts in the shop too.[;)] jess
Posted on: 4/10/2012 1:48 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Gotta love the Chinese Copy Factories....
[quote]ORIGINAL: AndyAndrews That is too funny! Busted again. The Chinese are experts at copying things foreign to them. Putting those same things in context... not their strong point. [/quote] Their strong point is making a profit .Now if we could just copy that... jess
Posted on: 4/8/2012 1:37 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Maximum altitude??
[quote]ORIGINAL: gaRCfield I don't know enough yet to really add scientific/engineering input, but I do know that some of the highest flying full-scale airplanes out there have very long, very skinny wings. [/quote] True,, but also true that there are reynolds number problems when going from large to small. That being said, how many reading this thread have seen a current generation F3C freeflight model using a folding wing to go from low aspect ratio for a 450-500 foot climb in 5 seconds to a high aspect ratio for a sailplane-like glide? Not sure how/if that approach could be applied to the project under discussion, but those models are sure impressive to watch, and the restrictions on power/engine run vs duration provide food or thought. jess
Posted on: 4/5/2012 4:11 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11029895

RE: Maximum altitude??
Terrific thread. Geaux IflyPATTERN! I couldn't (resist). jess
Posted on: 4/3/2012 10:06 AM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11026731

RE: 3Ders are so dangerous! Brotherhood of Circle Flyers
3D fliers are not hated. They are, however, very paranoid.[:D]
Posted on: 3/30/2012 1:42 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "3D Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11021475

RE: WARNING!! Off Topic. Not 1/2A.
The TSA has provided numerous examples of what happens when certain individuals are given authority exceeding their intelligence. jess
Posted on: 3/27/2012 8:27 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Auto Pilot and the death of R/C
[quote]ORIGINAL: llindsey1965 Hey Jim you are correct  at our field we have control line area  heli area and fixed wing area , they are all fun wheither electric glow or gassers  this is a great hobby [/quote] That sounds like a great field! I'd love to visit sometime. jess
Posted on: 3/25/2012 4:42 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Test Stand
I attach my test stands to a work table similar to the workmate, but it has a hinged work surface so I can rotate the engine to vertical while it is running. When I have done this provedure using the same tank and possitioning as I use in the plane I have never had an engine perform differently in the plane than on the bench. jess
Posted on: 3/25/2012 10:56 AM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Auto Pilot and the death of R/C
Most people have chosen not to build their own models. Most seem to choose not to learn how operate internal combustion engines. Who is to say which will be the next lost skill set? jess
Posted on: 3/25/2012 10:42 AM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Test Stand
Very interesting thread. Some innovative approaches. I enjoy engines as much as, if not more than tha planes. As a result I have several stands, some home made and some purchased. I also keep on hand a bit of methanol, nitro methane, castor and synthetic so I can mix a small batch of fuel appropriate for whatever falls into my clutches. jess
Posted on: 3/24/2012 4:40 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: when/how did you know you wanted children or not?
[quote]ORIGINAL: G.Barber rgburril- In case you hadn't noticed, I did move this thread to the off-topic forum. Please stop trying to beat a dead horse! G.Barber [/quote] Thank goodness! It had driven a couple of people into an absolute frenzy. Must be wonderful to have so little to wory about.[:D] jess
Posted on: 3/18/2012 2:36 PM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Planes/Helis"
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RE: Chinese Hobby Shops.
Then there was the recent shipment of vehicles from GM with no brake pads. jess
Posted on: 3/18/2012 9:03 AM by Author "jessiej" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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