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RE: Top Flite Cessna 310 posted
Point me to the carbon mat you used please. I am not going to be comfortable until I fix my brand new plane? !
Posted on: 3/22/2012 3:35 PM by Author "sailor05"
in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11011028
RE: Top Flite Cessna 310 posted
Does everybody think that reinforcing the wing is essential? I am ready to maiden my 310 but I am nervous about it. I wonder if there are more people who have made the modification or more people who have flown it successfully without reinforcement. I sure would appreciate hearing.
Posted on: 3/12/2012 7:34 AM by Author "sailor05"
in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10996812
RE: Seagull's
[quote]ORIGINAL: JoeMamma [quote]ORIGINAL: Quigleywins I'l do anything to keep this thread going so here is a shot of the new Duel Ace and friends [/quote] I understand and feel the same way.[:D][:D] You lucky guy, you're in your summertime now. My own Dual Ace (Beechcraft Duke ??) is parked in my hanger awaiting our summertime. On another note, I noticed a BlackHorse models Aero Commander in your picture. Since Hobby People substantially dropped its price on the 81'' Commander I ordered one. Should be here soon. Joe M. [/quote] I sure would like to see a build thread on the Aero Commander. I started to order one since it doesn't look like Eflite is going to bring the Deuces Wild back :-(. I have a pair of Dual Aces (electric) but I really prefer twins with retracts. Any chance you intend to do a build thread?
Posted on: 2/2/2012 5:44 AM by Author "sailor05"
in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10939930
RE: Top Flite Cessna 310 posted
Anybody have a wrecked TF 310? I very carefully cut out the two doors that are moulded into the nose of the fuselage. I am at the end of the build and I can't find one of them :-(. If anybody has a wrecked and not rebuildable 310 I sure would appreciate those doors. Thanks in advance.
Posted on: 11/27/2011 11:08 AM by Author "sailor05"
in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10831364
RE: Top Flite Cessna 310 posted
Joe, is this the nose wheel that you have? http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXES42&P=7
Posted on: 7/13/2011 4:46 PM by Author "sailor05"
in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10619891
RE: Top Flite Cessna 310 posted
My Robarts are up at Down and Locked for conversion. I just received this note. "You will probably want to purchase a different nose wheel, the width of 1.000 is to wide and drags the mounting bracket the diameter of 2.750 is fine." I would really appreciate it if someone who has the Down and Locked conversion would share the manufacturer and part number of the high quality nose wheel that will work. I changed the main wheels to Sullivan 3.5 inch. Apparently they work, but it sounds like I got the wrong nose wheel. Thanks!
Posted on: 7/13/2011 7:38 AM by Author "sailor05"
in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10619185
RE: Top Flite Cessna 310 posted
Sonny, Tower has the Robarts in stock in limited quantities. I just ordered mine. [quote]ORIGINAL: jet22b [quote]ORIGINAL: sailor05 I don't know Sonny, what do you think? You gonna do it? [/quote] sailor05, Looking at Joe M. pictures, got me thinking and looking in my scrap wood bend. I see how he did the servo tray and looking at the hook up is going to be fun!!! Now to put the old brain
Posted on: 6/10/2011 8:43 PM by Author "sailor05"
in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10567602
RE: Top Flite Cessna 310 posted
I don't know Sonny, what do you think? You gonna do it?
Posted on: 6/9/2011 5:09 PM by Author "sailor05"
in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10565601
RE: Top Flite Cessna 310 posted
I have stopped working on my build because I want to see these pictures too! Thanks Joe! [quote]ORIGINAL: JoeMamma [/quote] Joe M. When you have the time, will you please post a picture of where you put your rudder servo!! Like your-self, I too love the have a servo for steering and one for the rudder. I have start working on my 310 last night and I was looking for a place to put one more servo for steering. For me, I just like to have the pull-pull system on its own servo. Thanks for the info and picture!!! Sonny aka jet22b [/quote] I should have some time this weekend for the rear-mounted rudder servo pics. Joe M. [/quote]
Posted on: 6/9/2011 3:56 PM by Author "sailor05"
in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10565527
RE: Top Flite Cessna 310 posted
[quote]ORIGINAL: JoeMamma I cut a rubber band and then CA’d it to the bottom of the plastic cockpit floor. The band is simply draped over the two cables. You can see in the two pictures how it works. One picture shows no slack in the cables when the nose gear is down and locked. The other picture shows the rubber band has pulled and removed all of the slack in both cables with the nose gear retracted. Just a slight tension is needed on the rubber band to remove all of the cable slack. I figured I’ll need to replace the rubber band once a year or so..........no big deal. Now she’s working consistently 10 out of 10 times ![:D][:D] Joe M. [/quote] Joe, it looks like you are running a seperate servo for your rudder? From the looks of the image here the rudder servo in the factory mount only controls the nose wheel?? Damian
Posted on: 6/8/2011 4:36 AM by Author "sailor05"
in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10562794
RE: Top Flite Cessna 310 posted
[quote]ORIGINAL: n6iap When the expiration date is reached on the version I have, I plan to remake the model as an electric with one or the other of these retracts. I have not had an issue with the Robarts but these would make it all electric. 25 – 46 size http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFLG330 60 – 120 size http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFLG430 just a thought.... jimm [/quote] On the recommendation of a poster in a 310 thread I bought the eflite 60-120 size retracts; 85 degree mains and 105 nose gear. As these were being shipped to me the poster of the advice reported that he could get these to work with "some modification" and "gentle landing". I would love to see the modifications. The mounts for the eflite retracts are at least 1/2" narrower than the fixed gear. I was so discouraged I never even took the gear out of the packages. They sit there even now, waiting for somebody to post some pictures of the modifications they made so that these electric retracts could work. Hope somebody who knows how to do this will read this thread soon and post some pix and advice :-)
Posted on: 6/3/2011 7:10 PM by Author "sailor05"
in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10555727
RE: Top Flite Cessna 310 posted
[quote]ORIGINAL: JoeMamma I tried to mount a set of the large 15 pound EFlite electric retracts, but they are physically too small for the Cessna. Plus, the nose gear on the EFlite's has the electrical drive motor and drive mechinism mounted to the opposite side of what is really needed. Now I'm back to looking at the Robarts (they won't be in stock at Tower until late December or early January). I really wanted electrics and was thinking I may have the pneumatic Robarts converted to electric operation by a fairly new company called [b]Down & Locked[/b]. They apparently do not actually manufacture retracts, but will convert any pneumatic or mechanical retract to electrical operation. Has anybody tried a Down & Locked conversion ? I also couldn't find any pricing at their website. Joe M. [/quote] I contacted Down and Locked. Really professional outfit and they answered email promptly. Unfortunately, the price of these retracts TRIPLES the cost of the airplane. The cost of the conversion ALONE is $500. The retracts http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXPCH7&P=7 are $369. [b]$869 for landing gear![/b] I just want to meet the guy who buys these!
Posted on: 6/3/2011 9:26 AM by Author "sailor05"
in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10554923
RE: Top Flite Cessna 310 posted
I have been working away on my electric conversion of this plane for about 2 weeks. I am at the decision point regarding landing gear. I SO wish that eflite would solve the problem by offering landing suitable for this size airframe. While I wait the only options I see are to go with the stock gear or drop the more than $800 for the "Down and Locked" electrification of the Robarts air retracts. After the Robarts collapsed while my Hangar 9 B-25 sat on the tarmac I am officially DONE with air retracts. What alternatives am I missing? What have you guys done?
Posted on: 6/3/2011 6:40 AM by Author "sailor05"
in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10554678
RE: H9 Spitfire Build
The Spitfire will fly fine with that Scorpion. If you haven't flown her yet, buzz me and I'll meet you at Stone Mountain and let you fly mine. Damian
Posted on: 5/23/2011 12:29 PM by Author "sailor05"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10536423
Ted Strader Plans
I am hoping that someone can direct me to a set of plans for a 60's vintage glider. It is a Ted Strader design called "Gypsy". I found Ted's snailmail address in Scotia, New York, but I received no response. The email address I found for him doesn't work. Flying Models published the plans, but they no longer offer them. Thanks in advance.
Posted on: 5/5/2008 5:46 PM by Author "sailor05"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7459486
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