RE: Warning Graphic Picture !!
You know, there may be a market for forearm protection. Something similar to what we use in archery. I don't think my current barcers (arm guards) would be sufficient againt a prop. But maybe one of the older leather wrap arounds might provide some level of protection. Tom, Don't worry. I know why I am there. But the analogy was just too good to pass up. You know, all the people who complain about those ill mannered individuals yet pay them far too much attention. Kind of like the guy here who got this thread kicked from the ARF forum. Bob
Posted on: 10/14/2009 2:14 AM by Author "multicasting" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Lanier Shrike .10 Building Manual
I built one of these a few years back. Actually I built more than one. A word of advice; reenforece the wing spars with carbon fiber. If you don't, the plane may fail in flight. Here are some pictures of my build. Also included is the shrike build without carbon fiber just after a wing failure. I didn't realize these were discontinued. The are fast as lightning. I have never lost a pylon race with mine. I once beat a Laser 60. Mine has an HB 25 on it. I think this is the manual. http://manuals.hobbico.com/lan/lana1700-manual.pdf If I recal, it was a few sheets of paper stapled together. You really build it on the plans. It's very important to cover it as you go along or it will be a pain in the but at the end. I have a ton of pictures from my build as I did a review on it for our club back in 2003. Bob
Posted on: 10/14/2009 1:59 AM by Author "multicasting" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Warning Graphic Picture !!
[quote]ORIGINAL: prop wash Bob thats why we go to church,the church is for sinners just like a hospital is for those that are sick. [/quote] OK, are you saying you go to church to see the ladies who keep things spicy? Or are you saying that we go to church beause we need to overcome the sin of enjoying the spices? Uh Oh... I should be careful.. someone is going to move this post to another "more appropriate forum" I can see it now... New Forum! All Forums >> Radios, Batteries, Clubhouse and more >> The Clubhouse >>RC for Churchgoers>>women>>attire>>dresses>>too short It's a slippery slope! Next thing you know they will take away our constitutional rights! It must be true.. I saw it in print online! Bob (from Dallas)
Posted on: 10/13/2009 1:21 AM by Author "multicasting" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Building the House of Balsa A7 Corsair Propjet
[quote]ORIGINAL: AmishWarlord I should put the decals on my non-flying example of a Corsair-II. Dude best of luck with your maiden flight. This plane has a life expectancy of two flights based on the ten of us that got them when they came out. On your first flight fill her up with fuel and enjoy a nice long flight that first time. [/quote] Oh my! Why were you only able to get in two flights on the model? Can you provide specifics? Bob
Posted on: 10/11/2009 10:03 PM by Author "multicasting" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Warning Graphic Picture !!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Ken Bryant All I am saying is it doesn't belong under this catagory. Never did I say it shouldn't be posted. I just feel this isn't the place for it. No I didn't have to click it. I saw it, I reported it. I said my piece on it. I stand firm in my belief that it has no application in the ARF catagory. Good Day [/quote] This kind of reminds me of the folks in church who like to sit around complaining "how dare that woman wear such a short skirt to Sunday School!" Then they position themselves directly across fromt he offender for a better look! I love irony. I never complain. Those ladies keep things spicy for us! Oh boy... I'm gonna do time for these bad thoughts.. Bob
Posted on: 10/11/2009 9:48 PM by Author "multicasting" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Warning Graphic Picture !!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Zipperneck It has been my experience that the moderators on RCU do a very good job of directing posts to their proper topic category. Zip. [/quote] Maybe so, But a moderator just chastised me for a personal attack in this forum. The only problem is that I didn't post the offending language specified. Someone else did. I'd say who, but that might be a personal attack. LOL! Bob
Posted on: 10/10/2009 8:55 PM by Author "multicasting" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Horizon Hobby drops prices on arf’s.
[quote]ORIGINAL: SDCrashmaster I'd like to see where this hobby would go if Horizon dropped out of the equation. More than half of the LHS's would disappear instantaneously. [/quote] That's totally absurd. If Horizon is the only thing keeping a local hobby store in business, then shame on the LHS. There are FAR more brands available out there. Quite frankly Horizon is a relative newcomer to the industry. I know of hobby shops who choose to carry only a few of their products, or none at all. They are doing quite well. Do they have good products? Absolutely. Are they irreplaceable? Not at all. A lot of old brands found that out. Bob
Posted on: 10/8/2009 1:41 AM by Author "multicasting" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Warning Graphic Picture !!
Hey Motorman, Just checked out the other thread. Wow, that's a mess. It really looks horrendous. I have had a forearm cut from a prop. I was holding a .10 size Shrike about to launch when a kid ran up. I pulled back the shrike and turned the prop eer so slightly into my forearm. I had three cuts. The center was the worst. I glued it shut at the field. I still have a small scar. This was a 25 engine with a 8X4 APC. I feel very fortunate. Bob
Posted on: 10/6/2009 11:39 PM by Author "multicasting" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Warning Graphic Picture !!
Mortorman, What are the details of your accident? I saw something similar when a guy was starting up without a table and the aircraft slipped from his grip. The wingtip hit the flight box and the aircraft pivoted into the forearm of the hand that was originally holding the aircraft while he was running up the engine. His was a singular cut and was very deep and did significant damage. Yours look like the aircraft ran up your arm. Bob
Posted on: 10/6/2009 12:18 AM by Author "multicasting" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Warning Graphic Picture !!
Is there a category for injury accidents on this site? I think this belongs in the ARFs myself. Many beginners come here. They need to see the potential dangers of thier new hobby. Bob [quote]ORIGINAL: Ken Bryant This doesn't belong in this catagory [/quote]
Posted on: 10/6/2009 12:14 AM by Author "multicasting" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Horizon Hobby drops prices on arf’s.
@ LDM Dang! talk about hyperanalyzing. If all this were true, why are the perennial Great Planes models such as the Big Stik only about 10-15% more than the 2003 price while the ultra Stick jumped nearly 35%? Horizon Got greedy, and sales dropped. I went to replace my .40 sized Ultra Stick this past summer and was shocked to see the price jumped from $124 to $179. I decided I was done with Hanger Nine after that. For those who say they are returning to prices prior to the raised prices: Not totally. It still looks like the prices are about $20 higher on a 40 size model than they were in 2004. Bob
Posted on: 10/6/2009 12:03 AM by Author "multicasting" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: finicky Rossi 40
Update: I placed the new Perry Carb on the Rossi 40 today, and the difference was immediate. I have not had an opportunity to tune out the new carb as the weather isn't cooperating. I was able to run the engine briefly in the garage. Transition from idle to full throttle is very crisp, and idle was very stable. The carb was a .625 OD Perry 1600 large carburetor. I am looking forward to getting this on a start up table and tuning it up. In a rough run, I achieved 13.2K rpms. Bob
Posted on: 10/4/2009 9:10 PM by Author "multicasting" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: ALWAYS start your plane at idle speed
Yep, that's just what I was wondering about. I think it is safer to say, make sure you have taken every precaution prior to starting your engine. Using a restraint or a starting table is a good start. That will prevent a runaway plane. But no throttle setting is going to protect your fingers (three fingers story referenced here) should you choose to stick them into the prop while starting the engine or while it is running. Happy flying! Bob [quote]ORIGINAL: Jezmo Dang, what are us poor CL folks gonna do. These engines don't even have a throttle. It's wide open or don't fly so I guess I'll just stick to wide open and be careful. [8D] [/quote]
Posted on: 10/4/2009 8:49 PM by Author "multicasting" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Goldberg super chipmunk 60 any experience with this kit?
A good friend recently picked one of these up for me at a swap meet. It looks like the airframe was in good condition after the last flight. But looks like it was damaged some other way. There was a small hole in the sheeting on the bottom of the wing, and the leading edge has a crack where the sheeting meets the leading edge. I have all this repaired. The sad part is that this was a glassed and painted kit. It was absolutely beautiful. I haven't decided which engine is going in. Obviously I need something with a pitts muffler. I just happen to have a Rossi. That should do! Bob
Posted on: 10/1/2009 1:22 AM by Author "multicasting" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Ultra Stick ARF Vertical Stablizer
Good to hear. Fly well! Bob
Posted on: 9/29/2009 1:43 AM by Author "multicasting" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Building the House of Balsa A7 Corsair Propjet
Altus, Is that a plastic kit that you are trying to model after? How are you going to do the panel lines? Are you going to go with green covering on top of the base gray? I found that Robart actually makes retracs for this model. That's very tempting. Has anyone built flaps on one of these? Bob
Posted on: 9/28/2009 12:50 AM by Author "multicasting" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Ultra Stick ARF Vertical Stablizer
Thanks for making my point Ed. I would say that your wing modifications alone pretty much rule out thepossibility that the OP will be able to apply this to his crooked stabilizer. Bob [quote]ORIGINAL: Ed_Moorman Knife edge! My red US 40/OS .55AX will do consecutive knife edge loops. They're large and oval shaped, but this isn't pattern. I am using a strong, digital servo with pull-pull on rudder. I have 3 degrees of anhedral on each wing panel to cancel out the roll with rudder. I have also mixed in nearly 1" of down elevator with full rudder to stop the pull to the top of the plane with rudder. [/quote]
Posted on: 9/13/2009 2:25 AM by Author "multicasting" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Ultra Stick ARF Vertical Stablizer
Man I was laughing when I read this. I've been flying the Ultra Stick for about 4 years, up until it's untimely demise in June. If you could do it with the US 40, I have done it! Doing the knife edge with the US is like doing the waltz on a high wire 1000 feet up with your shoes tied together and one arm tied behind your back. You can do it, but it takes serious concentration and everything control surface had better be active! Bob (from Dallas) [quote]ORIGINAL: victorzamora Bob from Dallas, Ultra Sticks knife edge like absolute crap anyway...so it's not a big deal. [/quote]
Posted on: 9/12/2009 12:05 AM by Author "multicasting" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: finicky Rossi 40
I tried and nearly broke the head of the needle. I need the needle to be longer to close off the fuel anyway. Bob [quote]ORIGINAL: downunder [quote]ORIGINAL: multicasting The low speed seems to be the problem. I cannot remove it from the barrel. [/quote] Correct me if I'm wrong (and I don't feel like pulling my Rossi carb to pieces right now :)) but I have a sneaky memory that the idle
Posted on: 9/10/2009 11:34 PM by Author "multicasting" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: fixed gear on warbirds
I built two warbirds with fixed gear since I couldn't afford the Robarts. Both were so embarrassed that they crashed themselves in shame. Now all my warbirds have retracts. Dude! Build it like you like it! Who cares about the others. Next thing you know, you'll be wearing designer jeans to the field..... ewww. Bob
Posted on: 9/10/2009 11:31 PM by Author "multicasting" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Ultra Stick ARF Vertical Stablizer
Is the vertical stab turned off center as well? That is , is it going to act like a rudder? As long as the stab is parallel to the thrust line, you really shouldn't have any problems. if it isn't parallel and requires rudder to trim, then you will still be able to fly the heck out of it. It might act up in a knife edge, and may not track straight in a loop. But heck, just go out and fly that thing before you really start considering modifications. That's one of the best all around planes on the market. You are going to love it regardless. Bob from Dallas (Where did all these Bobs on RCU come from?)
Posted on: 9/10/2009 11:23 PM by Author "multicasting" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: finicky Rossi 40
I'm not sure I understand your suggestion.Which needle? The low speed seems to be the problem. I cannot remove it from the barrel. Bob [quote]ORIGINAL: Sport_Pilot Why not file the needle with more taper (maybe less)? Would that work on this carb? [/quote]
Posted on: 9/10/2009 12:20 AM by Author "multicasting" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: finicky Rossi 40
That is good news. I'll look into getting that Perry. The exhaust system I have on this engine is the Macs pre-tuned system. I am achieving very similar results to those indicated on the tuning page. Bob [quote]ORIGINAL: DarZeelon The carburettor should be upgraded, or replaced with one that will give you reliable service. A Perry will do (a new type will cost up to trice as much). The [link=http://shop.vendio.com/RossiEnginesUSA/item/2019665640/index.html]black, oval exhaust[/link] IS a tuned exhaust system, so you have it. A Jettstream, or an UltraThrust will make more effective power. They're not cheap, though. [/color] [/quote]
Posted on: 9/10/2009 12:19 AM by Author "multicasting" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Need some expert opinions please.
I love the title of the thread! You will get lots of expert opinions here! Let me toss mine in as well. A friend of mine once asked me what the value of my engine and radio gear were. Then he made this point. The airframe is now the least expensive portion of the hobby. If you have been unable to store this kit in such a way as to protect the parts, and especially if you are going to have to fabricate replacement parts, I would scrap the kit. A new kit is $149 and you will have the peace of mind knowing that you have new material, and a box of pieces for a back up. I would hate to be flying, and have an airframe failure then lose a nice 60-90 2 stroke, or heaven forbid, an expensive four stroke. But that's just me. Bob
Posted on: 9/9/2009 12:10 AM by Author "multicasting" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: finicky Rossi 40
exhaust. Your thoughts? Bob [quote]ORIGINAL: DarZeelon [color=#000066] [quote]ORIGINAL: multicasting
Posted on: 9/8/2009 11:54 PM by Author "multicasting" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: G.P Super Sportster 40 dual build
Update on my Super Sportster. Today was the day for the maiden flight! The plane was balanced at 3.25 inches according to the manual. The plane was very docile on take off requiring the normal right rudder input until up to speed. The piped Rossi 40 turns the 11X4 prop just over 14,000 RPMs. I did not get the unlimited verticle I was hoping for. At a full vertical stall the plane sort of wallows around until the nose drops. The nose does not drop predictably. It may fall to the left, right, forward or backward. Control surfaces have little effect in directing which way it falls once the plane is in a full stall. OK, now I did have something very odd happen. I was experiementing with the rudder. During level flight, I gave the aircraft full right rudder and the LEFT wing dropped on me. At first I thought the rudder was magically reversed. Nope. It seems that I end up dropping the opposite wing when I apply full rudder either way. It is odd. I'll have to experiemtn with this more. I still need to adjust the ailerons and flaps a little to keep the knife edge straight. Currently when I go into knife edge I have to also apply up elevator to keep the flight path straight. Bob
Posted on: 9/8/2009 1:46 AM by Author "multicasting" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: finicky Rossi 40
I was able to perform flight testing today. It was the maiden flight of the modified Super Sporster. With additional tuning on the recently cleaned carb I was able to set up the engine to run comfortably. A couple of adjustments after the first flight, and I was burning up the sky. The only issue seems to be transitioning from idle to flull throttle after spending a few seconds at idle. It seems like it is loading up with fuel. When rapidly advancing to full throttle the engine sags for a few seconds, puffs smoke and screams up to full RPM. By advancing the throttle deliberately, but not instantly, I can achieve top speed. Once at top speed the aircraft shows no tendancy to sag even through basic aerobatics such as snaps and loops. The low speed need is in all the way. I am unable to turn it in any further. Just to make sure I understand, screwing it in does lean the low side right? Also, is there any way I can check to make sure the front seal has not developed a leak? Bob
Posted on: 9/8/2009 1:27 AM by Author "multicasting" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: finicky Rossi 40
Latest update: I purchased some FAI fuel and had slightly better results with the tests. The engine turned 14,200 with a pipe and a zinger 11X4. However the needle vavle did not seem to have the effect I was looking for. Even when unscrewing the needle all the way to the point it is about to fall out, the engine does not stall out from being too rich. I removed the carb and disasembled, cleaned and reuilt it. While I didn't see any visible obstructions, I used compressed air to blow everything out prior to reassembly. Since it was after 10PM, I chose not to wake the neighbors with a test run Saturday evening. Unfortunately Sunday I had a very difficult headache, so I am hoping to run the engine tomorrow. Even with my flightline earmuffs I didn't feel like dealing with it. Turning 14,200 on FAI fuel tells me that this is still a good engine. If this doesn't fix the problem, I am going to order a new Perry Carb. I am starting to wonder if there is a problem with this carb. Thanks for your help! Bob
Posted on: 9/7/2009 1:21 AM by Author "multicasting" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: finicky Rossi 40
Dave, I did check the clunk. My first thought was that the tank was not delivering fuel adequately. Blowing into the vent line allows fuel to freely exit the feed line. As for the O-ring on the needle, I tried the fuel line on the needle trick, but I really don't know if that works. Bob [quote]ORIGINAL: Flyboy Dave [quote]ORIGINAL: Mr Cox Everything points to an obstruction of fuel.... .... take the carb apart and clean it. [/quote] ....yep, make sure the clunk will alow plenty of fuel too. Gently blow into the the vent line with fuel in the tank, it [b]must[/b] flow fuel easily to the carb. [;)] FBD. [:D] [/quote]
Posted on: 9/3/2009 11:49 PM by Author "multicasting" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: finicky Rossi 40
[quote]ORIGINAL: DarZeelon ...And it does cause real damage to the affected engine. Blowing a hole in the middle of the piston crown is the kind of damage... [b]EDIT:[/b] Correction of PETN's shock-wave speed... [/color] [/quote] Yep, I would say that a hole in the piston is damage. All this time I thought I knew a thing or two about IC engines.
Posted on: 9/2/2009 8:35 PM by Author "multicasting" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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