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Posted by Stephen Belshaw on 17/02/2019 21:44:50:
Thanks Frank, that's very helpful - pop a ply former in and mount the individual ESC's immediately behind, then form a "Y" lead for connection to the battery I presume?
As I've nothing to lose I think I'll do what Paul did and hammer the motors with a 3S until they give up, then switch to the brushless set-up.
Unless you burn one motor out in flight and then have to fly asymmetric to get back to terra firma
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I converted mine to brushless and much better performance - can recommend it.
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Slightly off topic and possibly not an option now in these H&S conscious days but can remember carrying home on the bus from school where we used to fly, largish C/L stunt models, fuel and all the bits and bobs...
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If caught and convicted then surely the thing to do would be for Gatwick/airlines/authorities to launch civil action and claim all the lost revenue they have suffered plus any costs to the public purse?
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Yes - the ones that match Oracover - ok - several light cover sprays then. Many thanks All.
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Does any know what the base is of RC Paints please - acrylic or polyurathane as I wish to spray on a clear top coat and had previous attempts react with the paint finish? TIA
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Mine weighs 15oz all up and producing 95 watts on 2S lipo - not flown yet though. Will post a picture later.
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I have just built one following the article - not quite finished yet and the radio install looks quite challenging...what do you need to know, oh and for those who need it, instructions can be found in English (and other languages) via Graupner web site. No flying vids on You Tube though
Edited By Mike Stevens on 10/11/2018 09:03:59
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I run small diesels - well, Oliver 2.5cc in combat models but once the engine has started i always work from behind the prop arch. I saw a mate at school many years back nearly lose the top of his knuckle with a PAW 1.5cc engine - made me think.........
Agree with the point about electric motors though . i think we are lulled into a false sense of security with the relatively low voltages they use but the ability to draw many amps...........
Edited By Mike Stevens on 21/01/2018 14:53:25
Edited By Mike Stevens on 21/01/2018 14:56:04
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That video did make me smile given the article in this month;s magazine by Brian Wynch about operating model engines/motors.
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I was watching this too with interest.
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Posted by John Bisset on 15/01/2018 21:53:45:
I'd suggest that whenever you use aileron to 'prop up the wing', use a little rudder in the same direction. Always left aileron with left rudder, right aileron with right rudder , since the aircraft doesn't care which way it is facing.
The only times to use rudder independently of aileron are when sideslipping, doing certain aerobatics or when taxying.
Not sure about that as if, coming towards you the left wing drops then you would want opposite rudder to correct. I think Denis has it right. The other point to mention is that if the aircraft is slow on approach then using ailerons could cause it to tip stall. I would be more inclined just to use rudder only to pick up a dropped wing tip so if left wing is down coming towards you, left rudder to pick up what is actually the right wing tip unless i have mis understood the post which I may have
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Quad are still in business but owned by the Chinese now I believe. Borrowed a pair of ELS 57's long time back and really loved those but not for your normal sized living room I worked for Pink Triangle when the business was set up by an old school mate. I have rebuilt my 303/33 combo - and have a few spare pre/power amps in various stages of repair. I have also built my own LS3/5a's using a Falcon acoustics kits and spare KEF drivers from ebay.
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Double post
Edited By Mike Stevens on 07/01/2018 17:19:09
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I use all old seventies hi fi gear.....Quad, Spendor, Rogers and Pink Triangle...service all my own gear and yes, turning speaker units 180 degrees can revive a sagging cone.
I have many versions of TB including the triple album.😀
Edited By Mike Stevens on 07/01/2018 17:20:36
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PAW needles have a split down the threaded part so squeeze this gently together with pliers. Close the needle fully and open two to two and a half turns, back off compression, Prime and start flicking, if no joy, increase compression until you get a fire, don't need to choke every flick but every few and make sure fuel is being drawn up. When it fires and keeps running carefully increase compression until firing smoothly and then adjust needle for max revs....don't go too lean.....
Edited By Mike Stevens on 18/12/2017 19:08:12
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Did anyone say a black bag?
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Diesel fuel and the exhaust fumes from an Oliver Tiger are just heaven!
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Nicks and cuts quite normal with diesels
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I would never use electric starter on a diesel.
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Reminded me of a recent experience on my Twin Star recently - brushless - just after take off one motor cut out but managed to land it ok with lots of opposite rudder and gently inputs of power on the one remaining motor.
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Most local model shops will keep foam safe cyno. UHU POR is good too.
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Now resolved.
Disappearing into spam box
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What is wrong with BFMA website - trying to renew but forgotten password - sent re-set request multiple times - no return e mail. I am registered as it tells me from my membership number.
I even sent e mail to BMFA Sunday advising I was having issues and no response - any BMFA bods on here who could help?
Edited By Mike Stevens on 05/12/2017 07:21:41
The Gov't, CAA, BMFA & UAV legislation thread
in All Things Model Flying
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I took the test without reading too much and passed and registered. I have yet to take my A test but have practiced the questions a fair bit. I have also done some full sized flying so have read quite a lot of that about rules and regs. Agree mixing metric with imperial did make me think.
Edited By Mike Stevens on 10/11/2019 10:03:54