RE: Lipo charger
Thunder Power TP-610C or a Hitec X4. These are both good...the 610 will do 1 battery at a time and the X4 will do 4 batteries at a time.
Posted on: 6/13/2013 7:23 PM by Author "tevans55" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Spitfire Brotherhood (All Spitfires Welcome)
Here is my ESM Spitfire with a DLE 20. I have a SR Batteries 3500 mAh NiCd strapped beneath the engine that runs the ignition and receiver. The battery is connected to a Tech-Aero Ultra Ibec. I have now changed this setup from one NiCd to 2 Fromeco 2600 mAh Lithium Ion batteries sitting in the same space as this NiCd. The Li Ion batteries allow for redundancy through a Smartfly Bat Share. Hope this helps.
Posted on: 6/13/2013 7:17 PM by Author "tevans55" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: ESM ZERO BUILD
These make great flap servos. http://www.valuehobby.com/radio-systems-servos/servos/power-hd-1501mg.html
Posted on: 6/12/2013 4:08 PM by Author "tevans55" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Eindecker EIII
[quote]ORIGINAL: abufletcher I would imagine that what matters are the planes of the antennas relative to the transmitter on the ground. [/quote] Yes, you are absolutely correct. From what I had read, my understanding was that the purpose of 2 antennae were so that they can be placed on different planes and the tests they ran showed the signal was more secure in this scenario. I don't even remember if it was a Futaba report. I will continue to see if I can find this report or whatever it was I read. Hang in there HPA this is going to be riveting!!!!
Posted on: 6/5/2013 11:56 AM by Author "tevans55" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: 1/2 Scale Sopwith Camel F-1
Billy- You are an inspiration to all modelers...that plane is incredible in so many ways! Thanks for sharing it with the Wings for Kids crowd first. I have had to tell a lot of friends who came to the event all about you and your planes. Hope to see you at the Mint Julep. Tim
Posted on: 6/4/2013 8:05 PM by Author "tevans55" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Eindecker EIII
It is an interesting conversation. I wish I could remember where I was informed about this antenna setup. It was included in a test of range strength compared to a 2.4 JR radio. If in the plane diagram the antennae are placed 90 degrees to each other and one of the antenna are not placed on the intersection line of the two planes then they can never be on the same plane regardless of how you turn the plane. We can continue this conversation this weekend. In the meantime I am going to try to find the article or video where this was discussed. Seems to me that is was a few years ago.
Posted on: 6/4/2013 7:52 PM by Author "tevans55" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Eindecker EIII
No, my antennas are in two separate planes...picture one is flat horizontal as yours and the other is vertical or rising up the side of the fuse by way of example. Maybe this diagram will work. My understanding using this diagram is that one should be on the purple plane facing straight up or down and the other should face fore or aft on the blue plane. Clear as mud?? That was harder than I thought it would be.
Posted on: 6/4/2013 6:13 PM by Author "tevans55" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Eindecker EIII
It's a true work of "RC" art. Hey, shouldn't those Futaba antennas be in different planes from each other? I always thought that was the way the Futaba antennas were to be mounted. Maybe it's just an old wives tale but I have always mounted mine that way...one on a vertical plane and one on a horizontal plane.
Posted on: 6/4/2013 5:28 PM by Author "tevans55" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: ESM 50cc Corsair
I used Power HD 1501 mg servos on my flaps. Tons of torque for $12.50. 236 oz/in of torque in a metal gear analog servo. They are available at valuehobby.com. I used Hitec 645's on the rudder, ailerons and elevator.
Posted on: 5/29/2013 6:54 AM by Author "tevans55" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: I'd Like to propose an addendum to the safety code
[quote]ORIGINAL: warbird_1 I'm talking mostly about the spectators . but what bothered me was the fact that it happened in clear site of the AMA council while they were conducting a meeting while that plane was clearly breaking the 200 MPH mark set by AMA. that bothered me [/quote] What can be done now is the simple enforcement of the existing rules. When we fly anything around spectators there should be an Air Boss or CD who is the final authority. When we fun fly daily with other pilots they assume the risks of flying with others and generally know the limitations of the aircraft in the air and know to keep a lookout for a wayward aircraft. That is not true with spectators who do not know the potential dangers of a wayward aircraft. My suggestion, based on what you shared, is perhaps to limit the size of events to what can be enforced by a CD or Air Boss particularly where more than a few spectators are involved. That would provide a good start. Also, your comment about the AMA Council...as the leadership goes so goes the membership.
Posted on: 5/26/2013 4:26 AM by Author "tevans55" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Did you dull your shinny covering
Splais- Here is a H9 B-25 dulled with Lusterkote.
Posted on: 5/22/2013 7:29 PM by Author "tevans55" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11519805

RE: NEW KMP 95
Flew a second maiden on the new set of wings yesterday and made four flights in all. Plane flies beautifully at 32 lbs. I have 4 clicks of down trim in the elevator and 3 more mixed in when the wheels go up due to the heavy Robart wheels and brakes. Did not get any video but I hope to on my next outting. Sure is a kick to get this plane back in the air flying like a bomber.
Posted on: 5/18/2013 10:04 AM by Author "tevans55" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: NEW KMP 95
http://www.esmmodel.com/en/company.asp Here is the web page for Ever Soaring Models Good Luck
Posted on: 9/18/2012 11:32 AM by Author "tevans55" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: NEW KMP 95
That's a shame they can't work with you on this. Maybe you could shoot a few closeup shots of the alignment issues and send them to ARF Pros and Troy Built. You would think that ARF Pros would work with you and represent your situation with their supplier (Troy Built). Turning you over to the distributer just doesn't seem right. I agree with Eldher, make sure those wings are not twisted due to the alignment problems.
Posted on: 9/18/2012 11:01 AM by Author "tevans55" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: NEW KMP 95
Wow, that is alot. Are the nacelles square with each other? It would be difficult for them not to be. Are you able to post some pictures?
Posted on: 9/17/2012 5:22 PM by Author "tevans55" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: Warbirds Over Louisville, Oct 6 & 7
Planning on bringing the Corsair, Spitfire and B-25(s). Hoping Baily will be helping me out with his trailer.[:D]
Posted on: 9/17/2012 5:02 PM by Author "tevans55" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: NEW KMP 95
Wart Hog- Mine has about 2 degrees of right thrust on the copilot engine and 0 on the pilot engine. Both of mine have a small amount of down thrust and I added more after the first flight. I have a book that shows the full scale B-25 had neutral thrust in both directions. Hope this helps.
Posted on: 9/17/2012 4:00 PM by Author "tevans55" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: NEW KMP 95
Based on the wingspan this plane is about 1:8.4 scale. The 1/9 would likely work well. Good Luck.
Posted on: 9/9/2012 6:28 AM by Author "tevans55" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: NEW KMP 95
http://centuryjet.com/index.php/cPath/46_38_36 Perhaps these will work.
Posted on: 9/8/2012 6:36 PM by Author "tevans55" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: NEW KMP 95
Jesus- That is great news and it is good to hear from you. I am judging at the US Scale Masters next week and I am looking forward to spending time with some of my idols in the hobby. Good Luck.
Posted on: 8/31/2012 12:38 PM by Author "tevans55" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: ARF Pros????
You will not be disappointed by these folks. I have ordered 4 planes from them. The last order a B-25 was missing a stab and they had it to me in about 10 days. That is good service.
Posted on: 8/31/2012 12:32 PM by Author "tevans55" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Spitfire Brotherhood (All Spitfires Welcome)
Collared XL for me if that is an option. Don't wear T's. Thanks for your work on this. Nice design.
Posted on: 8/22/2012 10:43 AM by Author "tevans55" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Hoosier Dawn Patrol
Steve- Will there be any "after hours" flying for non WWI planes? (And I don't mean after dark, HPA!!!) The "Louisville Gang" are coming...Jim, Bill, Doug, Doug, Tim, and Tim. Tim
Posted on: 8/21/2012 5:09 AM by Author "tevans55" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: 1st time gas eng. user
build verb 1. construct, make, raise, put up, assemble, erect, fabricate, form Developers are now proposing to build a hotel on the site. For the unenlightened, build and assemble are synonyms.
Posted on: 8/19/2012 7:21 PM by Author "tevans55" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Hoosier Dawn Patrol
That doesn't quite cover it... 1. Get up early! [b] 1.5. Watch Billy Thompson fly.[/b] 2. Wait for enough light to see....... 3. Then fly! 4. When its too dark to fly - don't. Pretty simple set of rules we use. Yep, that covers it!!!!
Posted on: 8/19/2012 7:03 PM by Author "tevans55" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: WHAT'S HE BUILDING NOW?
OOPS!
Posted on: 8/19/2012 6:51 PM by Author "tevans55" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: 1st time gas eng. user
You don't have to have 2 batteries. This is also your kill switch. http://www.tech-aero.net/ultra-ibec
Posted on: 8/19/2012 6:48 AM by Author "tevans55" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: ESM Spitfire 72.5
Wow Tom great video and landing! You have just shared the same experience with me. This plane loves a lot of flap and really slows down nicely without upsetting the balance in any way. Congratulations!
Posted on: 8/19/2012 5:33 AM by Author "tevans55" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Multi-engine Ignition Setup
I am flying a ESM 95" B-25 with DLE 20's on one ignition battery. My battery is a SR 3500 mAh 5 cell Nicd. I have an ignition switch on each nacelle with charge jack. I can charge battery from either side. The battery is above the nose wheel for balance with two wires running to the nacelle through the wing beside flap, aileron and landing light wires. I am using a Smartfly Power Expander but that does not apply to the ignition battery. I am using SR batteries NiCd because it does not have to be cycled...they warn against it for their NiCds. I am using servos on my chokes for engine kill rather than optical kill. One switch on my TX operates both chokes. This setup is easy and effective. Running the engines for an hour uses up about 1/3 of the battery capacity. You should have no trouble with a full day of flying without recharging. I never fast charge my batteries. Hope this helps.
Posted on: 8/18/2012 9:11 AM by Author "tevans55" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: WHAT'S HE BUILDING NOW?
[quote]ORIGINAL: R/C Art It was a small, stubby little run about and had a top speed of 127 mph (don't quote me on this) and the model flew the same way. Art- I just saw this...it appears it had a top speed of about 78 mph.
Posted on: 8/18/2012 8:53 AM by Author "tevans55" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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