RE: Top Flite Giant Corsair ARF Disappeared.
Word of caution to those with electric retracts. I was working on my Corsair last night and accidently plugged the tail wheel into a channel on the control box that was jumpered for the "Type 1" actuator. Didn't realize it until I had cycled the gear maybe 4 or 5 times and the tail wheel quit. Apparently that is all it takes to damage the actuator becuase it only moves about 3/4 inch in either direction now. The motor was warm to the touch and if you got real close it smelled too. I just simply got the tailwheel lead crossed with one of the mains and wasn't careful enough to double check. STUPID STUPID STUPID! [:@] Apparently the mains will work on the Type 2 setting cause I didn't notice anything abnormal in it's operation. I will be contacting Robart today. It doesn't look like there is any trick to replacing the actuator so I will just have to suck it up and buy one since Robart surely isn't going to cover that under warranty.
Posted on: 9/5/2012 6:35 AM by Author "tlroliff" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Warbirds and classics over the Midwest. (Fond du Lac)
Yikes! Nice pics Todd D. Here are a few I managed to take. Remember the movie Ground Hog Day? I wish last weekend would start all over again! Thanks to the Fond du Lac Aeromodelers!
Posted on: 8/21/2012 5:25 AM by Author "tlroliff" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Top Flite Giant Corsair ARF Disappeared.
Well done! Looks great.
Posted on: 7/29/2012 5:33 PM by Author "tlroliff" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: DX8-Issue with importing all models from SD card
Thanks, I really didn't expect they would be with all the different features the DX18 has.
Posted on: 7/29/2012 5:30 PM by Author "tlroliff" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
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RE: DX8-Issue with importing all models from SD card
Will DX18 and DX8 model programming files be interchangeable at all?
Posted on: 7/27/2012 11:23 AM by Author "tlroliff" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
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DX8-Issue with importing all models from SD card
I was attempting to "import all models" from one DX8 to another using the SD card. The process would stop after a couple of seconds and only the first model would be imported to the TX. I looked at the card on my laptop and found that several model postions had two differnent models assigned to them. In other words, there were two file names that started with 01, two with 02 etc. If I export models individually to the card is it possible to have multiple models assigned to the same slot on the SD card? I was under the impression they are over-written. Is that what was confusing the process and causing the abort? Thanks in advance.
Posted on: 7/25/2012 5:37 AM by Author "tlroliff" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
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DX8 Gimbal failure
During a flight last night, I felt and heard a little "click" and all the sudden had all kinds of issues with elevator. The stick now goes to full up when released. We took the back off the TX and it looks like a plastic piece that holds some kind of stop pin is broken so the stick no longer centers and goes to full up. The radio is only a bit over a year old. Anyone had this issue? Obviously it will need to go in so I am also wondering about turn-around time for repairs. Naturally it is the meat of the flying season. In the next couple of weeks things are going to really get going and I have plans to attend events several weeks in a row-and no radio. (Which is making me re-think the lack of a spare TX!) Thanks.
Posted on: 7/19/2012 6:00 AM by Author "tlroliff" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
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RE: Top Flite Giant Corsair ARF Disappeared.
DLE 55 here
Posted on: 6/9/2012 4:27 AM by Author "tlroliff" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Top Flite Giant Corsair ARF Disappeared.
[quote]ORIGINAL: Jeremy_D Do any of the lucky guys who have this already also have the TF P47? I was wondering if it is similar in size ie Cowl and fuse diameter? Cheers Jeremy [/quote] Not sure about the exact cowl and fuse diameters but I bet they are close. I fly with a guy who has the Tarheel Hal P-47 ARF and I do know the Corsair fuse is considerably which along with the three piece wing was important for me because the P-47 won't fit in my vehicle.
Posted on: 6/7/2012 3:19 PM by Author "tlroliff" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Top Flite Giant Corsair ARF Disappeared.
A trick taught to me by a fellow club member that works really good: Use dental floss or a similar "waxed thread" type stuff to cinch the connectors into the reciever. A little thin CA to stiffen up the first half inch or so makes it easy to thread "thread the needle" between the wires at the connector, run it around the RX a couple of times, knot it and then CA the knot. They pretty much can't pull out if you do it right.
Posted on: 6/5/2012 8:31 AM by Author "tlroliff" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Top Flite Giant Corsair ARF Disappeared.
Not yet. Was pleased to find the inner doors are included. It looks like there are pockets for hinges on the doors and the wing but it will take some engineering to figure out the linkages.
Posted on: 6/2/2012 2:54 PM by Author "tlroliff" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Top Flite Giant Corsair ARF Disappeared.
HI all. Glad to see there is a thread going on this model! Got mine about a week ago. Unpacked and not a blemish I have noticed yet. Cowl looks good too. Very Nice! We have two of them in the works in our club that I know of so far. Both will have DLE-55s. The info we got is that the Robart electric retracts should be available mid-June. Robart had them set up and was able to demo them to us at Toledo. The good news is that it appears the price difference between the e-retracts and the pnuematic is going to be resonable too. Look forward to the info yet to come here. Happy building!
Posted on: 6/1/2012 12:22 PM by Author "tlroliff" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Uploading photos to an ad
I am now on a unsecured network, turned all my security software off, reduced images to 640x480 pixels and still get timeouts when trying to upload pictures. Three days now it hasn't been working. Never had any issues before. I give up.
Posted on: 5/17/2012 5:35 AM by Author "tlroliff" in the forum "MarketPlace questions or problem?"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11084172

RE: Uploading photos to an ad
Still can't here. Two days now.
Posted on: 5/16/2012 11:50 AM by Author "tlroliff" in the forum "MarketPlace questions or problem?"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11083220

RE: Server error
Been getting those for two days when I try to upload pictures to a new Marketplace ad I am working on.
Posted on: 5/16/2012 11:49 AM by Author "tlroliff" in the forum "MarketPlace questions or problem?"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11083219

RE: Issues with pictures not loading
Still not working.
Posted on: 5/16/2012 11:48 AM by Author "tlroliff" in the forum "MarketPlace questions or problem?"
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RE: Issues with pictures not loading
Interesting. I just tried a few minutes ago-no luck. I'll try again later.
Posted on: 5/16/2012 8:57 AM by Author "tlroliff" in the forum "MarketPlace questions or problem?"
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RE: Issues with pictures not loading
[quote]ORIGINAL: pettit looks like the problem may have returned.  I've been trying for 2 days to get photos to upload to an ad with no luck.   Even when I ''clone'' an expired ad with photos there, when the ad is renewed, the pictures are gone. Also I can't even upload photos to a forum entry.  I can upload photos to other R/C websites though [/quote] I concur. Have also been trying for two days (with two different computers and two different internet connections) to post pictures to a new ad. Times out and gives me an "internal server error".
Posted on: 5/16/2012 8:53 AM by Author "tlroliff" in the forum "MarketPlace questions or problem?"
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Disregard-double post-Pilatus PC-12 kits, ARF or ???
Beats me-Page took forever to refresh after posting and then there were two!
Posted on: 2/21/2012 6:15 AM by Author "tlroliff" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10968802

Pilatus PC-12 kits, ARF or ???
Anyone aware of an RC version of the Pilatus PC-12? Kit, ARF, plans whatever. I have been doing a lot of poking around on the web and found nothing so far.
Posted on: 2/21/2012 6:15 AM by Author "tlroliff" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10968804

RE: Hangar 9 30cc P-47 Build Thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: John Redman Just received these today. Very nice quality!! [/quote] Really excited that there are going to be drop in electric retracts available from Robart!
Posted on: 1/20/2012 12:56 PM by Author "tlroliff" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10918901

RE: New Hanger 9 P-47 30cc and electric friendly
Thanks I see the radial does come with it. I guess I missed it the first time I looked through the manual.
Posted on: 1/9/2012 11:02 AM by Author "tlroliff" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10899987

RE: New Hanger 9 P-47 30cc and electric friendly
Looks great! Does anyone know if the dummy radial comes with the airframe? If not will one be available from H9 seperately? Talked to the owner of the LHS that ordered mine at a swap this weekend. He hasn't heard anything more on an ETA.
Posted on: 1/9/2012 6:36 AM by Author "tlroliff" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10899519

RE: New Hanger 9 P-47 30cc and electric friendly
The Evo is so pricey though! I am flying the H9 P-47 1.50 Razorback on a G26 and it is fine. Wonder how this model will compare in weight? I was thinking DLE30 or G38 but now you have me wondering about the balance. I hate adding lead!
Posted on: 12/13/2011 3:22 PM by Author "tlroliff" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: New Hanger 9 P-47 30cc and electric friendly
Got mine on back order too. Airframe, retracts and cockpit. Still debating engines and would like to do gear doors etc. I am stoked.
Posted on: 12/13/2011 8:56 AM by Author "tlroliff" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: P-6E Curtis hawk (build thread)
[quote]ORIGINAL: lumpy649 I have a Hawk sitting around for a year, mostly waiting for me to decide what to use for a power plant. I'm leaning towards a Syssa 30cc and was wondering if anyone has tried this setup and how they like the performance and how well did the cg  work out. Thanks, lumpy [/quote] 30cc might be more than you need. I recently converted mine from a Saito 1.50 glow to a DLE 20 gasser on a 16x8 prop and it is a dream. Seems to have more authority than the glow did and the speed is very scale. CG was dead on and required no change with the 20.
Posted on: 11/10/2011 1:55 PM by Author "tlroliff" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
[quote]ORIGINAL: SpinnerRow [quote]ORIGINAL: tlroliff Anyone flying a Great Planes P-6E Hawk on the DLE-20? It's a 76'' scale bibe in the 12-15 pound range. Mfg. calls it a 90-1.20 size. I am flying mine on a Saito 1.50 w/16x8 prop and it is fine, very scale but by no means over powered. Wondering if this would be enough engine. Thanks [/quote] I'm flying a 72''
Posted on: 8/8/2011 8:36 AM by Author "tlroliff" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10660944

RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
Anyone flying a Great Planes P-6E Hawk on the DLE-20? It's a 76" scale bibe in the 12-15 pound range. Mfg. calls it a 90-1.20 size. I am flying mine on a Saito 1.50 w/16x8 prop and it is fine, very scale but by no means over powered. Wondering if this would be enough engine. Thanks
Posted on: 8/8/2011 7:15 AM by Author "tlroliff" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: P-6E Curtis hawk (build thread)
Anyone flying this model on a DLE-20? I currently have mine on a Saito 1.50 and it flies great but at $29 a gallon for glow fuel I wish I had orginally set it up for gas. Looking at the DLE-20 because it would pretty much drop in with the beam mount and all. I am just concerned whether it will be enough engine. Of all things the pressure nipple fell off the Saito muffler this weekend. Engine leaned out and I had a pretty rough off runway landing. It will fly again and thinking this might be my opportunity to switch to a gasser. Thanks in advance.
Posted on: 8/8/2011 7:07 AM by Author "tlroliff" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: P-6E Curtis hawk (build thread)
[quote]ORIGINAL: 870dragonfire1 Hey guys, I just finished and maidened my P6E Hawk. I am running a Saito 150GK swinging a 18x6 prop. Have to run kinda rich, and gotta run mine @ full throttle all the time!! Does anyone know if down sizing to a 17x6 prop will even help? This baby floats in like a dream with an 18x6, and I dont wanna lose that if I can help it! [/quote] I have just finished my Hawk with a Saito 150. Although I haven't flown it yet, I ran the engine on the bench with an 18x6 and IMHO it was way too much prop. The gurus in my club agreed. I am going down to a 16x8 two blade to start out and then try some three blade combos.
Posted on: 12/3/2010 7:06 AM by Author "tlroliff" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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