Bone head move with a 9c
What a bone head move I just pulled. Threw my Futaba 9c on the charger for a few hours. When I went to unplug it, it nearly burnt my fingers. Turns out I plugged in the 12v 7amp wall wart I use for my battery charger into the transmitter. Im sure it was close to going up in flames. I was using energizer rechargeable batteries and about 5 minutes after unplugging it and throwing the batteries on the ground outside, I hit them with a temp gun and they were 167 degs F. Good news is the transmitter still works, bad news is I cant fit the battery inside the transmitter due the the battery compartment and door melting out of shape. I have had bad luck with transmitters lately, I have a DX7 and a JR7202 both with backup errors and now a partally melted 9C.
Posted on: 8/11/2012 9:38 PM by Author "miltac" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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Bone head move with a 9c
What a bone head move I just pulled. Threw my Futaba 9c on the charger for a few hours. When I went to unplug it, it nearly burnt my fingers. Turns out I plugged in the 12v 7amp wall wart I use for my battery charger into the transmitter. Im sure it was close to going up in flames. I was using energizer rechargeable batteries and about 5 minutes after unplugging it and throwing the batteries on the ground outside, I hit them with a temp gun and they were 167 degs F. Good news is the transmitter still works, bad news is I cant fit the battery inside the transmitter due the the battery compartment and door melting out of shape. I have had bad luck with transmitters lately, I have a DX7 and a JR7202 both with backup errors and now a partally melted 9C.
Posted on: 8/11/2012 9:36 PM by Author "miltac" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: WACO YMF
Flew the Waco again on sunday, the flight went well but upon landing, the landing gear did a little split causing a prop strike throwing the waco back in the air and ending in a nose dive at about 40 degrees. the good news is there not much damage. The prop is broke and some of the balsa skin around the LG is a bit busted up. Here is a pic I took before the flight, I was planing on taking more after the flight but that didnt work out.
Posted on: 8/7/2012 11:20 AM by Author "miltac" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: WACO YMF
I will have to get some better pics, hopefully tommorrow if I can get to the field. The only reason for using the g38 is it was free. I recieved the Waco with a Magnum 1.20 wich is a bit big for my nitro fuel budget.
Posted on: 8/4/2012 8:34 PM by Author "miltac" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: WACO YMF
It is 1/5 scale, not sure of the weight but will check next time I have all together at home.
Posted on: 8/4/2012 1:47 PM by Author "miltac" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: WACO YMF
Flew my waco for the first time this morning. All went well, the g38 was happy to pull the waco across the sky. Still a bit nose heavy but not by much. Thanks for all the help.
Posted on: 8/4/2012 11:46 AM by Author "miltac" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: WACO YMF
It's coming along better than expected, recessing the firewall an inch worked out perfect for keeping the length the same. I installed a 12 oz tank from the front, I cut out the back of the fuel tank box but I am going to wait on making the mods needed to remove the tank until a need arises or I find the time. I still need to check the CG, fix the covering around the cowl, and get a proper prop before I send it skywards.
Posted on: 6/25/2012 11:28 AM by Author "miltac" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: WACO YMF
to remove the tank. thanks for all the advise Miltac
Posted on: 6/21/2012 11:04 AM by Author "miltac" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: WACO YMF
so if anyone has some tips or advise im all ears. Wish me luck! Thanks, Miltac
Posted on: 6/19/2012 11:48 AM by Author "miltac" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: WACO YMF
Thanks for all the advise, the g26 I was going to use turned out to be a g38. I didn't want to do to much surgery to the airframe but I don't want the engine to fall of either. I have taken the nose down to the inner fire wall (F4) its definitely not 1/4 inch, will it be ok if I glue some 1/4 inch ply to the front and tie it into the fuel tank box and engine rails and possible fiberglass it around the edge, or should I at this point figure out how to cut out whats there and replace it with 1/4 inch. I think the second option is better but its probably beyond my skills.
Posted on: 6/17/2012 1:56 PM by Author "miltac" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: WACO YMF
Thanks for the reply, The WACO was built as per the plans so its the firewall is 1/8 ply (F4-B) , 1" balsa, 1/8 ply (F-1). Are any options to strengthen the firewall from the front without doing surgery?
Posted on: 6/4/2012 6:24 PM by Author "miltac" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: WACO YMF
Hello from a new PICA WACO owner. I have searched all the prior post and these are the questions I still have. 1. What is the best way to remove the wing struts without breaking the balls off of the plastic tabs. 2. The plane came with a beam mounted Magnum 1.20 and I would like to mount a Zenoah G26. is the firewall strong enough to mount a gas motor directly to it? thanks for your help John
Posted on: 5/31/2012 4:47 PM by Author "miltac" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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