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To avoid confusion, I've locked this thread. See new post in For Sale section...
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Laser Engines - Important Announcement
Martin Harris - Moderator replied to Jon H's topic in IC Engines
Was this what you were thinking of John? Effective immediately we can no longer accept engines back to the factory for service. Other companies offer rebuild services and they should be contacted for your servicing needs. An exception will likely be made for Laser inline engines as I am the only person who knows how to assemble them, but I will discuss this with their respective owners as we go along. -
Hi All. Looking for help.
Martin Harris - Moderator replied to Blind Bus Driver's topic in Why Not Say Hello....
Thanks for the heads up KC but although Simon has asked for advice on a specific question on a separate thread, this was his introductory post and I don’t see any real reason to close it and deny anyone the opportunity to add a welcome message. We’re supposed to be the friendly forum after all! For clarification, Simon doesn’t appear to want to take up the hobby and was seeking help in disposing of a relative’s model related items. Who knows though - Simon might just get the bug himself! -
Hi All. Looking for help.
Martin Harris - Moderator replied to Blind Bus Driver's topic in Why Not Say Hello....
Hi Simon and welcome. As others have said, there are no dumb questions - the trick is to work out which are the smart answers! -
Can you recommend me a 6s ESC please
Martin Harris - Moderator replied to 93cookci's topic in All Things Model Flying
Hi, and welcome. Have you tried adjusting the motor timing on these other ESCs? -
I’ve had a stroke at age44 last week!
Martin Harris - Moderator replied to MattyB's topic in Why Not Say Hello....
Good to hear you’re making good progress Matty. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Have you suggested climbing Ivinghoe Beacon as suitable physio? -
I’d already guessed that last point Craig. The joys of picking gravel out of knees… Welcome to the forum - hopefully someone local to you will give you some advice about suitable clubs.
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Pics from your free RCME plan build
Martin Harris - Moderator replied to Ton van Munsteren's topic in RCM&E Plan Builders
Great covering and finishing skills! -
Update as promised: Sorry… Thank you for your patience, we’ve spoken to the tech guys and due to the increase in spammers on the site, it’s affected the protection levels, making it hard to log in. They’ve made some adjustments their end which should have solved the problems. Do let us know though if you’re still experiencing any issues. Fingers crossed for next weekend!
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Newbie Help - Easy Pigeon
Martin Harris - Moderator replied to Hoochykins's topic in General Electric Flight Chat
...and don't forget that the channel order is different - don't want any unexpected motor starts blowing it off the bench! -
The IT team responsible have been looking into the problem. There may be an update to follow.
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Transmitter identification
Martin Harris - Moderator replied to Benfly79's topic in Gadgets and Electronics
Assuming it’s an incompatibility problem, the easiest remedy would be to buy an FRSky transmitter for it. They are comparatively cheap. -
Transmitter identification
Martin Harris - Moderator replied to Benfly79's topic in Gadgets and Electronics
Where is the blue receiver from? If it’s a 2.4 GHz receiver as it appears to be, I take it you’re aware that each make is incompatible with others. I wonder if the transmitter is based on a multi protocol offering. If so, and the blue receiver was part of the original package, it might need the protocol changing somewhere in the programming. -
Transmitter identification
Martin Harris - Moderator replied to Benfly79's topic in Gadgets and Electronics
Is that on a model tank, robot or aircraft tug? It looks like an FRSky or similar receiver is in place near the top of the second picture? -
Laser Engines - Important Announcement
Martin Harris - Moderator replied to Jon H's topic in IC Engines
The same is true of valve springs. The spec is going to be held by the company we buy them from. Getting more is as simple as phoning up and ordering them so there is no worry there. For clarification Jon - are MSL going to hold/possibly replenish the stock of valve springs or were you saying that anyone would be able to order a couple of them from the supplier? -
Seeing plane at distance?
Martin Harris - Moderator replied to Neddy's topic in All Things Model Flying
Quite right and an excellent example of sensible application of rules. We have the same rule but we worked out a plan for the one off event involving all models flying steady circuits, split into 3 flight levels with the longest duration/more experienced pilots taking off first and flying at the high level. We've also made exceptions for multiple models such as Arrows Hawks and Durafly Vampires flying in (sometimes rather loose) formation. -
Laser Engines - Important Announcement
Martin Harris - Moderator replied to Jon H's topic in IC Engines
Hi Neil and welcome to the forum. I’m sure I’m speaking for many members here (and probably most of the longer term ones) in recording my thanks and appreciation of your superb design and vision in bringing Laser engines to the market. I hope my Lasers will last me out! -
I suspect that the lack of response to the OP’s actual question is due to the enormous area requested. Perhaps, Enforcer, if you’re a bit more specific you might get some suggestions?
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The wiring suggests a brushed speed controller but I haven’t seen one without its heat shrink to confirm it.
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Blue foam model queastion
Martin Harris - Moderator replied to Fly Boy 3's topic in All Things Model Flying
That would have been Tom Wright. The easiest solution is to use the same propeller and cell count in your new model. If the combination isn’t suitable, you could measure the power (watts) with a wattmeter and use that as the top limit for a different cell count/propeller combination - checking that the current (amps) doesn’t exceed the ESC rating.