RE: Header for Magic 60
Try calling Hobby Barn. I think they have some of the classic stuff hidden away. Ask for Bill Sr 520-747-3792
Posted on: 8/23/2012 2:11 PM by Author "wayne260" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Desafio II center of gravity - Help!
Contact RC City. They have started producing this kit again. Jim Graham R/C City 3899 Mannix Drive # 426 Naples, Flordia 34114 Shop : 239-331-2250 Cell : 239-821-4195 Fax : 239-417-8001 mailto:rccity7@gmail.com Jim is very helpful.
Posted on: 8/20/2012 4:25 AM by Author "wayne260" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Balancing act
Thanks for the feedback. Michael thanks for the link made for some interesting reading. Vern, your explanation made complete sense, Kurt and Matt K thanks for the simple explanations. Dick the DaJeVu is in the air so I am into the fine tuning and playing with CG location, haven't weighed it yet but think it's going to be over as the weight I had to add to the right wing on static balance was significant, but you are right it is a nice plane to fly.
Posted on: 12/3/2011 2:18 PM by Author "wayne260" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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Balancing act
I have been told by people before that that best way to balance an F3A model is to have it inverted, however when I ask why I have never been able to get an answer. Is this true? Is it better to balance inverted than upright and if so why? Thoughts / comments.
Posted on: 12/2/2011 5:31 PM by Author "wayne260" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Chip Hyde Split with CA Model
Got my new wing from Marcelo today. He sent me a complete wing not just a wing half. These wings were made by who ever is now doing the finishing for CA, NOT C HYDE. The finish on these wings are second to none and without a doubt as good as the finish on the wings which were finished by Chip, both weigh under 400g (fully painted). Colour matching etc is exactly the same as my broken wing. Now I can finish and fly this awesome looking machine.
Posted on: 11/10/2011 6:32 AM by Author "wayne260" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Chip Hyde Split with CA Model
Thanks Chip, Straight from the horses mouth, nothing more to say except I will be keeping an eye on what is coming out of your hanger in the near future. By the way despite the wing problems I have, the paint job is awesome and that once again is thanks to your skills. Wayne
Posted on: 11/3/2011 5:03 AM by Author "wayne260" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Chip Hyde Split with CA Model
Hi Dick, I believe I have the sister ship to the one you bought and my experience has also been negative. I bought the plane from Marcelo and found out the plane was still in USA with Chip. After a fair bit of emailng with Marcelo the plane finally ended up at my house. After I unpacked it I found the right hand wing was totalled. There was no sign of damage to the box it was shipped in or any other components of the plane. Sent further emails to Marcelo who replied telling me the aircraft was fine when he left the U.S. He said if I wanted a new wing he could get me one for $700.Couldn't really argue it was buy the wing or have no aircraft at all. At this stage I still assumed Chip and CA were a team. Sent my money to Marcelo and heard nothing back for weeks not even an update. I then decided to try a different avenue and got in touch with Chip. This is the point where everything got interesting. Chip informed me that had he had my number he would have warned me from buying the plane and asked me to desrcibe the damage to the wing. Once I described the damage Chip told me that the damage was not from freight it was in actual fact a wing the had failed in flight which he and others witnessed due to poor set up. I beleive the wing failed during practice flights. This also explained why the wings didn't fit the fuz and none of the adjusters lined up. It wasn't even the wing for the plane. Didn't make much sense to me why someone would attend a WC with a No2 model that didn't even fit together. Anyway all the pieces to the puzzle have now come together my new wing (which after I found what really happened to it I shouldn't be paying for but no refund will follow) is on the way but not finished by Chip so we will see about quality and weight. Like you Dick this has all been enough for me to not deal with CA ever again!! I am sure alot of people have had positives with this company before and this is only my personal experience. Everyone in this game is big enough to make their own decisions.
Posted on: 11/2/2011 10:42 AM by Author "wayne260" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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Chip Hyde Split with CA Model
Spoke to Chip Hyde today about some issues I was having with CA Model. He informed me that he has broken his ties with CA due to some unresovled issues. Chip said he was happy to help people with with info and support on his composite wings but he may not be making them available to CA model anylonger. He also does not do any of the paintwork for that company anymore. Sad that what once was a winning combination with a great track record has ended. Good luck with the new venture Chip.
Posted on: 11/1/2011 1:02 PM by Author "wayne260" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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