EvilC57
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I’ve found decals to stick OK to EPP foam by spreading some Uhu Por over the surface of the foam first, then letting it dry before applying the decals.
Edited By EvilC57 on 20/01/2021 14:10:17
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Thanks for all the suggestions chaps. I've ordered a couple of these from Rapid RC now, which come with a built-in filter as well.
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Thanks for the steers chaps. In desperation a few months ago, I bought a couple of Robart couplers, but they proved to be too big.
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Many years ago I bought this t-piece, which fits into a standard silicone (glow) fuel tube.
I want a couple more now, but I can't find them anywhere.
Does anyone know where I can buy them?
Thanks.
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There are several videos on YouTube filmed inside the Seagull Models factory. I won't bother putting the links on here, as there are a number of them. Just search for 'seagull models factory tour'.
I had one of their Harmon Rocket ARTFs, which was OK until I lost it flying too low & too slow in a downwind turn.
I've subsequently bought one of their Sea Eagle F3A type models, which turned out much heavier than their spec suggests - over 6lb, rather than the 5lb mentioned in the instructions. Flies OK, but comes in like a bullet on landing, so it's reserved for windier days.
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I have some of these from Ripmax, which I bought from a model shop years ago. I've only ever needed one pack, as given the, er, attrition rate of models over the years, when I've scrapped a model which used any of them, I've just taken the weights off and put them back into storage, ready for next time.
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According to the G-INFO database, G-TEKV is this one:
Website here
Search & Rescue, Maritime Surveillance and Maritime Patrol apparently.
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Does anyone know what the format of the AUX video input connection on the side of the Fat Shark Scout headset is please?
It appears similar to some kind of small JST connector (as used on micro servos etc.), but the instructions offer no information whatsoever.
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Posted by Shaun Walsh on 29/12/2020 09:41:20:
I had a biology teacher who was universally feared, you could tell which classroom he was in by the total silence apart from his voice. Each lesson started with a 10 minute test on the material learned in the last lesson, anything less than 90% earned you a detention. If you dropped a pencil you left it on the floor until the end of the lesson.
The chemistry teacher was far kinder, he just gave you a thrashing with a doubled up length of bunsen hose if you misbehaved 😊
I got an A in both subjects at O level unsurprisingly.
Edited By Shaun Walsh on 29/12/2020 09:42:01
I had a chemistry teacher in the early ‘70s who rules by fear - of being assaulted by him basically. Even the lab technicians were scared of him. I was in his class one day when he grabbed one of the more unruly members of class, bent him back over one of those high lab benches by his hair, and punched him hard in the stomach. The guy was a complete psycho, and had a reputation across the school and beyond. These days he’d be up on an assault charge, but as I say, this was the 1970s - a different time.
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My modelling shed, which sits on battens on a bed of chippings at the side of the garden is vertical in winter, but sags at one side in the summer as the lawn dries out.
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I’m currently building a large twin engined model from plans, the wing and nacelles for which were cut out, and the nacelles test fitted into specially prepared gaps in the wing structure back in the summer.
The nacelles, which were a perfect sliding were then removed and set aside, as I thought it would make the wing easier to handle while sheeting it, fitting the ailerons & servos etc. without the bulky nacelles being in the way.
So now at the end of November having also built the fuselage, I’m ready to fit the nacelles permanently. Remember back in the summer, these were a perfect sliding fit into the gaps in the wings. Not now! I’ve sanded the sides of the gaps, but they’re still a tight fit, so I’ve bought the wing and nacelles from my modelling shed into the house for a few days. Hopefully the central heating and lower humidity will dry the wood out sufficiently to loosen the fit, so I can get the glue in.
Who would have thought the weather could make such a difference to the dimensions of the wood!
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Posted by Shaun Walsh on 16/11/2020 13:04:40:Posted by EvilC57 on 16/11/2020 12:09:07:
I treated myself to a new 6 inch steel rule last week, and noticed the label on the back of the protective cover it came in. The thing is, which do I believe? Is it precision made, or are all figures approximate?
I think this highlights the difference between accuracy and precision.
The ruler is precision made, so if you compare lots of different examples of this ruler they will give you the same measured figure, however they may not be accurate So you could measure a piece of wood that is actually 15.0cms long with several different examples of the same ruler and get exactly the same measurement but that measurement may be 14.8cm, so it's precise, but not accurate.
Edited By Shaun Walsh on 16/11/2020 13:05:38
I suspect the ruler is reasonably accurate. However I would imagine the declaration on the label is more of a backside covering statement, as there’s no indication of calibration or conformance to national standards.
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Posted by Shaun Walsh on 16/11/2020 13:04:40:Posted by EvilC57 on 16/11/2020 12:09:07:
I treated myself to a new 6 inch steel rule last week, and noticed the label on the back of the protective cover it came in. The thing is, which do I believe? Is it precision made, or are all figures approximate?
I think this highlights the difference between accuracy and precision.
The ruler is precision made, so if you compare lots of different examples of this ruler they will give you the same measured figure, however they may not be accurate So you could measure a piece of wood that is actually 15.0cms long with several different examples of the same ruler and get exactly the same measurement but that measurement may be 14.8cm, so it's precise, but not accurate.
Edited By Shaun Walsh on 16/11/2020 13:05:38
I suspect the ruler is reasonably accurate. However I would imagine the declaration on the label is more of a backside covering statement, as there’s no indication of calibration or conformance to national standards.
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I treated myself to a new 6 inch steel rule last week, and noticed the label on the back of the protective cover it came in. The thing is, which do I believe? Is it precision made, or are all figures approximate?
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With inspiration from Shaun Walsh, Simon Cragg and jrman above...
People (usually young adults and teenagers) who have to say ‘like’ all the time. So basically like I should of learned to talk proper English like when I were at school.
Edited By EvilC57 on 23/10/2020 09:34:18
Edited By EvilC57 on 23/10/2020 09:36:38
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Ive bought several things other than lipos from HK in the last few months. Each time, testing to see whether the postage would be less from their UK warehouse or from Europe, it’s been considerably cheaper from Europe so I’ve ordered from there. OK so you have to wait a bit longer for stuff to turn up from there, but unless it’s urgent I’d rather save the pennies.
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Posted by EvilC57 on 12/10/2020 07:26:16:
People who are ‘bored of’, rather than ‘bored with’ annoy me.
Along with those who ‘could/should of’, when they ‘could/should have’.
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People who are ‘bored of’, rather than ‘bored with’ annoy me.
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Posted by Ben B on 30/09/2020 22:50:55:
They're amazing devices but how many people in the world can fly one and how many people have tried? It's far from simple to fly one of those devices. It's a steep learning curve and not everyone has the core strength and co-ordination.
They (BBC Breakfast) interviewed the designer on TV, and he said most people pick it up within two days of training on a safety tether. He also said some have picked it up within 5 to 10 minutes.
I guess it’s a matter or coordination and balance, like learning to ski or ride a bike.
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I think he may have a larger engine on his back too.
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This has just been covered by BBC Breakfast.
It seems the Great North Air Ambulance Service are seriously looking at using jet pack suits to rapidly deliver a paramedic to people in trouble on mountains...
Edited By EvilC57 on 29/09/2020 09:44:32
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I guess I should have taken the demise of Connie Conradie’s model in the article as an omen!
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Posted by EvilC57 on 11/09/2020 08:46:50:Posted by Jonathan M on 11/09/2020 08:01:24:
Well done for sorting out the engine and sorry about the demise of the Marquess itself.
From a quick gander at the design, originally for CL, it doesn't look like it was ever going to be the easiest small RC model to fly! Tailplane area too small with insufficient moment arm?
Interesting you should say that Jonathan. I can’t remember where now, but when I was researching the Marquess before I built it, I read a report or post from someone who‘d also built one and lost it in a crash. I’m used to flying small, fast EDFs etc., so I don’t think it was lack of skill on my part (he says, trying to deflect the blame!).
Looking for a new home for the 15LA now then - back to the Traplet (Sarik) plans catalogue I guess.
Just established where I read about someone else who had also lost a Marquess on its maiden flight. It was an article in last April's RCME, reproduced below... seems small Marquesses aren't meant to fly!
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Yes. The general consensus on the flying field yesterday was ‘Yep, we’ve all been there.’ Scrape up the bits and carry on!
The most important thing is, I ditched it in a safe area and no one was hurt.
Edited By EvilC57 on 11/09/2020 09:08:32
Where Did I Buy This?
in IC Engines
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Yes I’ve read good reports about them. Seen them at the shows, but I don’t think I’ve used them until yesterday. Just had an email from them too, to say my t-pieces and a couple of other bits I ordered are on the way.