Richard Baggaley

That's just sad. Looking around I can't buy a CD either. What the hells happened to shopping?! I've ordered one thanks.

Hi all. I live on the continent but back for a week or so. Normally I pop into W H Smith's and buy RCME but I have been to 3 of them plus 4 supermarkets and no one has even a spot for the mag anymore! Where the hell can I get it?

Chaps. I am moving overseas and was looking to buy a digital subscription to RCM&E. I was wondering though what happens about the free plans (something i very much enjoy) Do they come through as a digital file? Or would i simply just not get them?

Cheers for the info gents. I am a member of the 9x forum and resisted posting there straight away as its more about the Tx than Rx. I have however done so now. That being said Simon's comments rings true with what i suspected went on and gives me a good base to work with when i start to test the unit with Rx in place. Cheers again!

Gents, Ladies. I am looking to design and build a set of nav lights for my model. I am going to use a microporcessor to control the function but want to switch them on/off with my transmitter. I have a *insert one of a number of brands* 9X with 8ch receiver. Does anyone know where i can find a data sheet detailing the output signal from the receiver or the signal that a servo receives? Cheers in advance.

Hi All, I just wanted to thank you all for the help so far. I havent had time to start the build but i have on order my motor and prop (I combined postage and saved on the prop). I have plumbed for the NTM 3548 motor with 13x6 prop. Battery e.t.c. will wait until i know all up weight. I was thinking about an 80A ESC and wondered what Mystery/Hobbywing where like? I have a hobby wing marine in a jet boat which is pretty good but if it fails the worst i have is wet feet. Thanks agian chaps!

whoops. Yes i did mean 1000Kv and not 100Kv Also my mind is working faster than my typing fingers. With a change to the motor i was speccing up a 70 possibly 80A ESC but never typed it...whoops, my bad Thanks for the feedback and comments. I now have a much better idea of what to go for and i will indeed be going for 4s probably 3000-3500mah too

Thanks for all the replies guys. I would be safe to say 100Kv is too fast. Good. As i havent bought one yet I though 3s as the rpm goes up with higher voltage but the assumption there forgets that i wont be at 100% throttle all the time (if ever!) My plan was for a 3540 outrunner with 3000-3300 3s and a 45-50A ESC. I think now i will go to a 40 size outruner 800(ish) Kv and 4s. I am interested in the 68" DHC-2 as it was a toss up between the storch and a scratch built beaver. I am a scale nerd and the storch offered me a STOL model with warbird scale potential. I wonder if the beaver would be an easier build??? But thats a whole other question. I guess as both models (according to thier plans) are 1.7-1.8Kg in weight (including motors/Glow) whatever set-up i choose should work with both.   I am now looking at a motor similar (if not the same) as this one...   Edited By Richard Baggaley on 20/09/2012 14:42:43 Edited By Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 20/09/2012 14:50:12

Hi All, I apologise profusely for asking a question straight off. I have searched extensivly but am struggling with the information at hand (and being a newb to fixed wing aircraft). I am undertaking a scratch build of a 79" Fieseler Storch. I have the plans and it all seems pretty straight forward, however the motor suggested (The plan is at least 15 years old) a 3:1 geared speed 600. I want to swap this out for a brushless outrunner direct drive. So. I believe i have selected a suitable motor at 1000Kv, 520W on 3s (11.1v). First question is, Is this ok to run direct drive? I imagine the shaft speed is quite a bit different to a 3:1 600 brushed. Second is what Prop size/pitch would suit to in effect gear down the motor? I have tried Motocalc but i dont think i am using it correctly as on a 12x8 prop its telling me a flight time of 1min 15 seconds! Any assistnace on a good set-up (even battery size!) would be incredibly useful. Cheers