Martin Harris - Moderator

A good reason to measure rather than rely on listings.

I’m not sure what’s given the impression that I’ve recommended adapting anything other than an unobtainable bearing. I thought I’d clarified that in my reply to JD8!

This was for unobtainable sizes John - sorry, I should have made that clearer.

I don't know much about the Webras but a couple of makers have used non-standard bearings in the past (at least one was a mixed Imperial/metric specification). Advice from Irvine was to source a bearing with the correct outside diameter and thickness and a larger bore - then make a sleeve to adapt it.

To avoid confusion, I've locked this thread. See new post in For Sale section...

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.

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 Simon and welcome. As others have said, there are no dumb questions - the trick is to work out which are the smart answers!

Hi, and welcome. Have you tried adjusting the motor timing on these other ESCs?

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.

Reminds me of the one about a surgeon who amputated the wrong leg after the patient had bad crush injuries to his left leg. He apologised profusely but then told the patient he had some good news - they had managed to save his injured leg…

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!

...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.

Assuming it’s an incompatibility problem, the easiest remedy would be to buy an FRSky transmitter for it. They are comparatively cheap.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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?

The wiring suggests a brushed speed controller but I haven’t seen one without its heat shrink to confirm it.

Not that far away - I’ve taken the highway to Hull…