Shaun Walsh
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Hi Simon, Can you check the motor can diameter and the distance from the back of the motor mount where it is attached to the firewall and the front of the motor, not including the shaft.? If you post the sizes it should be easy to find a suitable upgrade. Edited By Shaun Walsh on 07/12/2020 13:29:22
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Future balsa supplies in UK
Shaun Walsh replied to Alan Gorham_'s topic in Building from Traditional Kits and Plans
How many vans would it take to deliver all the vaccine - 99? -
Well, after I contacted Banggood and pointed out that consumer law requires the item sold to be "as advertised" they came back to me with a perfectly reasonable offer of a partial refund. Pleasantly surprised, it was a bit of a drawn out process but providing customer service in a language which is not your first language must be a challenge.
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Posted by Gary Murphy 1 on 04/12/2020 16:12:09: Not exactly on topic BUT as anyone seen them "seriousreaders" adverts on TV? Have you seen the price! Are they that special,I bought a normal angle poise lamp and put a daylight bulb in it and its brill,way cheaper. When I first saw them advertised I thought that at that price it has to be an Apple product. But you are right it's just a glorified anglepoise with a high output led daylight bulb, surprised JML (Junk Made Lovingly) haven't started selling them
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Posted by Shaun Walsh on 02/12/2020 09:01:25: Currently playing customer service ping-pong with Banggood, they don't seem to be able to understand the problem with the motor. I will persevere but it may be necessary to raise the problem with Paypal and try to get a partial refund. Banggood have at last confirmed that the motor supplied is 1000KV, not 1300KV, the item supplied is therefore "not as described". I shall therefore purchase a motor suitable for use with a 3S battery and try to claim back the cost from Paypal. Has anyone tried getting a partial refund from Paypal for goods which were not as described? Edited By Shaun Walsh on 04/12/2020 09:52:34
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Posted by Geoff Peacock on 03/12/2020 14:16:24: My Chinese next door neighbours ate Waffles for breakfast. I loved that cat! Unfortunately, many a true word spoken in jest. 🙀
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Advent Prize Draw - 2nd Dec (now closed)
Shaun Walsh replied to David Ashby - Moderator's topic in All Things Model Flying
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Currently playing customer service ping-pong with Banggood, they don't seem to be able to understand the problem with the motor. I will persevere but it may be necessary to raise the problem with Paypal and try to get a partial refund.
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Advent Prize Draw - 1st Dec (now closed)
Shaun Walsh replied to David Ashby - Moderator's topic in All Things Model Flying
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Try 4-Max 3535-870 motor Edited By Shaun Walsh on 30/11/2020 14:24:46 Edited By Shaun Walsh on 30/11/2020 14:26:46
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Posted by Tom Gaskin 1 on 29/11/2020 10:31:55: You're right Shaun, I had a Cirrus in the '70s with the Graupner overwing power pod. I stuck an old Frog 150 in it for some relaxing self-launching flight. While a motor in the nose would be more efficient, I think it would be a shame to cut the nose off. Tom The power pod was designed originally for an OS10 glow engine and comes with aluminium pod sides, ply engine mount and plastic top and bottom mouldings. I substituted a Hobbyking SK3 2836-1500 driving an 8 inch folding pusher prop running on a 30 amp speed controller and 2200 3S battery.
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Seems a shame to cut the nose off a vintage glider. I believe the Cirrus used the same over wing power pod as the Cumulus originally which has the advantage of requiring no mods to the fuselage. Take a look at my "Cumulus Resurrection" thread.
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Posted by Doc Marten on 28/11/2020 14:21:08: Posted by Eric Robson on 28/11/2020 13:10:45: Not only what he is asking but getting for some of them .I should have bought up the records in charity shops when they were on sale for 50p. You should have, vinyl is very collectable and brings good prices, £20 for a good condition album is quite average and that's not for a rare one (new vinyl costs that ), add factors like coloured vinyl, controversial covers, limited editions and a rare label and the price rockets. He does seem to be asking top end prices for the vinyl but not hugely unreasonable ones. You're right, vinyl has staged a massive comeback in recent year. It's not just the records either, turntables are in big demand too. About 10 years ago I was looking to upgrade my turntable and picked up a very nice Rotel RP855 for £45, good ones are now going for £200+, not bad for 1980's technology. To buy something equivalent new like a Rega Planar 3 would set you back £650!
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Further update None of the servos appear to be "attached" to the fuselage, they all move when pushed/pulled. Also the control clevises are made of string cheese, one broke as I was removing it to reattach the rudder. I despair, for just £10 more (if that) this could have been built to a satisfactory standard, as it is it wouldn't survive its maiden flight. However, my HK Skipper flies well off a wet strip so I will persevere but no way is this a PNP model unless it means Plug and Pray!
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Posted by Piers Bowlan on 27/11/2020 15:04:21: Shaun, what is maximum dia. prop you can fit without it fouling the top of the fuselage. If a 10x6 or (10x8) will fit how many Watts will your motor pull with your 3S battery? Alternatively try a three bladed prop if a 10in prop won't fit - simpler to rectify and cheaper than buying a new motor? Might even work! If you fit anything bigger than an 8" prop it would be a very effective circular saw Will try a Master Airscrew 8x6x3 but the numbers in eCalc don't look too promising, 200W approx on a 1.05Kg model, I would normally be looking for around 300W on a model of that weight , my modified Riot has over 400W available in a 1.5Kg model. But you are right, try the cheapest option first.
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Just run up the motor on the Polaris Lander. 3S battery 8x6 prop as supplied 150Watts 14A 9000RPM Clearly not the 1300KV motor as advertised. Have emailed them requesting either a motor as advertised or a partial refund to purchase a new motor myself. Description: Brand: RC Lander Model: Polaris Seaplane Wingspan: 864mm Length: 1168mm Flying Weight: 1050g Product Weight: About 6kg Servo: 9gx3 ESC: 40A Motor: 3632 1300KV brushless Propeller: 8x4 propeller Click here Battery: 3S 2200mah or 2600mah T plug(Not included) Click here Control System: 4CH transmitter and receiver (Not included) Click here Balance Charger: Not included Click here
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Posted by Bob Cotsford on 25/11/2020 15:53:31: Shaun, I think the idea of the wing joiner is that it is only meant to maintain the dihedral and is free floating through the fuselage with the wing roots locking into the fuselage socket to tie things together. I don't think there needs to be a close fitting sleeve through there. My Skipper XL came with something like a 1000kv motor which I swapped for a 1400kv Turnigy one to use on 3S. Quite possibly Bob, but I like to ensure everything is tied together LOL!
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Posted by Toni Reynaud on 25/11/2020 14:45:46: Using a hot wire to cut holes to mount the servos in the wing is fairly easy (if you have cut foam before and have the gear to hand). To run the wires, just cut a slot from servo to fus entry point using a sharp blade and a straight-edge and push the wires in edge on. Think I will try the CF rod method first, if that isn't satisfactory I will go the twin servo route.
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More frustration, dry assembled the wings and the wing joining rods are 4mm diameter and fit into the wings fine, however, the holes in the fuselage are 8mm diameter which means that there is no contact/support offered to the fuselage by the joining rods, relies solely upon the glue join between wing and fuselage. Now need to look for some suitably sized tubing to fit in the fuselage holes. VERY ANNOYING!
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Two thoughts on how to resolve the aileron problem. 1) Fit twin servos in the wings. Which would mean cutting holes in the wings, running the servo leads through to the fuselage and fitting covers. 2) Use carbon fibre rod instead of wire pushrods. I have tried some 1.5mm CF rod in place of the 1.5mm wire pushrods and they slide freely, probably because they are more flexible and can cope with the sharp bend. If I go this route I shall epoxy the clevises to the end and slide some CF tube over the rod between the fuselage and the aileron to stiffen it. Any other suggestions?
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Started to put this together and more frustration, The rudder dropped off but then I would rather it fell off now than in flight, easily fixed with a few cyano hinges. I ran the servos on the servo tester, the rudder was fine but the aileron servo really struggled to the point where the servo was moving not the control rods. Took out the servo and found that the pushrod angle was so acute that the rods were really stiff in the tubes to the point where I couldn't get one of the rods back in. Will need to think about the best way to resolve the problem.
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Spektrum AR 620 RXs
Shaun Walsh replied to john stones 1 - Moderator's topic in General Radio Discussion
I bought one not long after they came out, it's on the side of a Hobbyking Hummer, exposed to spray from the wheels It's often wet when I land, never missed a beat. -
I don't like cutting out the fiddly bits either so I either build from a full kit or a short kit. There are some places that will laser cut parts for you if your chosen model is only available as a plan.
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Posted by Piers Bowlan on 24/11/2020 09:59:52: Sounds like you are on the case Shaun. Good luck. But a 1kg model with 5kg of packaging!!! I don't think so. Edited By Piers Bowlan on 24/11/2020 10:04:06 Perhaps it's an attempt to justify £80 for delivery
