onetenor

I use a yoghurt pot to drip clean engines,clocks and anything else that needs cleaning. I suspend the item on a string tied across the pot. Put petrol, thinners Acetone etc in the bottom.Put the lid on and wait.The fluid evaporates and then condenses on the surface of the grubby whatever then drips/runs off taking the dirt with it as a Trike tank Same principal. My dad did it to clean the workings of clocks etc. It's surprising how much dirt comes out of a clock's innards. If not working too well lift the lid a bit.Small pill / tablet bottles (plastic or glass) to hold small parts screws etc.are handy. Solvent can usefully be added here too .Give'em a shake now and then.Either method good for carbs Cast  cowls  on them( tapered  of course) Or cast cowl inside the pot. Release agent in it of course. A gentle squeeze effects release. If you can find a parallel sided pot in the same stuff that can be used for straight cowls..Knives ,scalpels etc can be stuck into a block of Styrene or Oasis . Keeps them from getting knocked off the bench and into a foot Edited By onetenor on 22/08/2018 21:47:11 Edited By onetenor on 22/08/2018 21:58:22

I wouldn't use a toggle that can be accidentally tripped by a shirt or coat sleeve or even an errant finger. I would use a sliding or better still a rotary switch.

What did you expect Jeff

I found a similar thing from a MS on the isle of Wight. A couple of Cox inlet valves about £2.50.Postage £5. odd. I didn't order of course. Far cheaper direct from Cox. My other bugbear is customs duty on stuff from the U.S. I don't get it on stuff from far east. Example I took advantage of bargain priced props from HK. 2 pairs at 1 penny a pair free postage/packing. Total cost 2 pence. Customs charged me £13.10.Robbing sods. I tried to claim it back but got chased from pillar to post all to no avail.

I found a similar thing from a MS on the isle of Wight. A couple of Cox inlet valves about £2.50.Postage £5. odd. I didn't order of course. Far cheaper direct from Cox. My other bugbear is customs duty on stuff from the U.S. I don't get it on stuff from far east. Example I took advantage of bargain priced props from HK. 2 pairs at 1 penny a pair free postage/packing. Total cost 2 pence. Customs charged me £13.10.Robbing sods. I tried to claim it back but got chased from pillar to post all to no avail.

Get some. have a look at this lot----https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=buy+ptfe+rod%2Fbar&oq=buy+ptfe+rod%2Fbar&aqs=chrome..69i57.36690j0j1&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8  BTW if you have a steady hand and a leccy drill ( maybe a bigger Dremel type) held in a vice carefully. You can turn your own using short pieces of PTFE and a sharp file or Perma Grit block. Edited By onetenor on 22/08/2018 18:37:03

Common sense says if an I.C, motor needs to run longer you fit a bigger tank. In an electrically powered model the battery is the tank. Therefore a bigger battery is needed by the O.P.Experiment with sizes to determine the optimum capacity. Also the same with props. You can't beat practicality. As Alexander says SIMPLES. I use the KISS principle. If I need to know what will happen with something and can't read or whatever the answer I EXPERIMENT. I "usually" get the answer I want. As Dad used to say "Suck it and see" A good practice I think. Good luck. John

Anything By ERIC BRAY Who is a fellow modeller BTW

In the Pacific there is a huge sort of gyre or whirlpool full of waterlogged plastic floating around. It would take a huge fleet of "SCOOPER" ships to gather it all Do you think it will ever happen? I don't think it will ever happen at least in my life time what's left of it. So it will be left to bio degrade and pollute forever. It sickens me to think of it.

Living in N Wales I have a similar problem obtaining fuel.and or ether.. Ether I can get at a price from Mineral Waters via Amazon. Anyone know better?

A funny thing is that the least amounts of packaging I get is from the Chinese suppliers like Bang Good . As another point I bought some props on very special offer cost £0:02 p From HK.. Customs duty £13:10 p Yellow sticker on package stating "Goods not fulfilling the conditions laid down in articles 28 and 29 of the treaty on the functioning the European Union" Tried Google but not found it. Anyone know what it means? Tried to contact HMRC for refund but keep getting pushed from dept to dept. HELP  £13:10 a bit much for 2p purchase doncha think. Edited By onetenor on 16/08/2018 22:48:23

Looks home made from castings to me.

Oh yes swap that heavy head for an Aero one

I would try hotter plugs in them.

Wipe with a tissue damped with Methylated Spirit. Don't soak it

i suggest vinyl cement

rupwff Does the fan sit in the breeze or in a duct?

I hope you used good grease on them or were they sealed?

You might find the head you want here---- https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=helicopter+parts&oq=helicopter+&aqs=chrome.2.69i57j69i65j0l4.17509j1j1&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Loads on this page

Apply heat to the shaft not the screws.A small/mini gas blow torch is ideal.

Personally I wouldn't have used stringers to begin with. I would have wrapped it with balsa or thin ply to start with.. Then You could even have even used tissue covering..

Lovely job mon vieux.

Talking of tools have a look at these--https://www.manomano.co.uk/miscellaneous-multi-tool-accessories/rotary-tool-rubber-polishing-point-set-6pce-6mm-dia-6432568

Let's not forget Lidl tools as well often the exact same tools as Aldi .The two firms are so much alike I swear there's a connexion between the two Firms. I did hear they are owned by two brothers but I don't know if there is any truth in this rumour. One of my favourite tools is the oscillating/vibrating cutting and sanding tools by Workzone but Parkside is another and I love Einhell tools. We used a lot of their stuff in the garage and they are great. Just as an aside I have a workzone mini screwdriver that runs on 3.6v. Terrific torque but no speed control of any kind. It's all or nothing so you have to apply a lot of pressure to stop the driver tip from jumping out of the groove.I wonder if I can fit a controller switch from another tool. . Room might be the problem.I wonder if anyone makes tiny escs I also got some great stuff from Netto really cheaply often with 50% off managers discount for some minor damage or missing bit. A real prize was the spraying and other air tools in a kit £10 because something was missing and as a result the manager threw in a second spray gun.I made thousands doing paintwork for people.Guns still look like new when cleaned up after a job.and the tyre valve adapter tool is a godsend. Coupled up to my Aldi/Workzone compressor I've had loads of fun.Torque driver tool is another godsend.. Tight nuts and bolts are a doddle using the impact switched on.. So 3 cheers for Aldi ( And Lidl )

If you register an interest with companies like 3M or sites like Master Bond they will send you info on new products and provide on request tech details on application and use. Really useful to know. They also have question sections where technical details like post curing etc can be sorted. Re the statement that epoxies "go runny when heated" Yes they do while curing but not once solid or low heat is used. In fact Araldite instructions recommended in an oven to hasten the cure Another heat source is for cold weather use only. Radiators but care as water temperatures bout 80 degrees.I used Araldite original ensure an airtight seal on the broken off crankcase nose on an Allbon Javelin which I alloy welded back together..I then smeared the epoxy all round the repair. Still going strong since '58. Apologies for missing words as I get blue patches round some letters or words sometimes whole messages which cause them to disappear if I try to correct the word etc. Anyone know the cure for this? It seems to be worst on this site. Another annoyance is the panel scrolling or jumping up.