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    Glassing a Tail

    in Traditional kits

    Posted

    I have just become the proud owner of an Art Hobby Alpha-EV 1M

    It is a beautiful kit and was planning to leave the wood grain showing.

    The wood veneer on the wings is thin so was planning to seal the wood with sanding sealer first and then lacquer.

    The tail fins are, just, very thin sheets of wood and I'd like to reinforce the tail. Was thinking of glassing them using PolyC and not resin to save weight.

    Will the Glass cloth and PolyC give a big increase in strength?

    As PolyC is water based was going to use sanding sealer first, but how would you stop the wood from warping when applying the sealer?

    I realise that covering them with film would be a way forward but want to leave the wood showing - if possible.

    Thanks in advance

    James

    18x6 Electric Prop

    in Propeller Selection

    Posted

    Hi

    I agree that an IC prop can be used to great effect with an electric motor. Currently have a 10x8 WWII Zoar on a Parkzone P-47D, works well. Only down side is I now have to do a near perfect landing each time!

    Just don't go the other way! Electric props won't take the vibrational strain from a IC motor!

    James

    DX18 undercarriage set-up - HELP!

    in Spektrum/JR

    Posted

    Hi Paul

    Just been through the set up and was about to suggest what has been said above. Set up a new model on the TX to test.

    Only other thing that i can suggest is to turn on the TX whilst holding down the Clear and the Back Buttons. This brings up the Raw Input Test Screen, It lists the switches and the trims etc, When moving the switches it will change the value. If the value doesn't move then there is a fault.

    There is a post on that topic for the DX8 from within the forum HERE - first post explains it.

    This is a separate screen to the calibration one.

    James

    DX18 undercarriage set-up - HELP!

    in Spektrum/JR

    Posted

    Hi Paul

    Never had an issue with the Parkone P-47D.

    What's the rest of the setup? Wing type, single servo? Flaps, single servo? And tail setup? Etc and what's plugged into what channel in the RX?

    And I'll have a look on my DX18 and see if I can replicate.

    Other way I've done setups is to modify one of the models in the Spectrum DX18 setups you can download from the spektrum website.....makes life easier....

    James

    Postage Costs and delivery time.

    in R/C Retailers / Distributors / Manufacturers

    Posted

    Hi All

    I have purchased a eflite advanced 25e and spinner from 4-max and postage was listed at £10.74. Ok a little steep compared to others but I like the service from George, always good with advice. I did some hunting and couldn't find the two together and seperate postage was going to be about the same, so I ordered from 4 Max.

    I received an email this morning say that the items have been sent RM Standard Parcels (3-5 working days)! I wished I'd paid the extra because they were both next day delivery! The website says that they are dispatched 1st class post (registered depending on the value) which is different to the type of postage stated in the email.

    I'm going to see what the postage charges are and how long it takes, i'll keep the thread posted with the details.

    Multiplex Fun Cub

    in Foam models

    Posted

    Bit of a random question but I'd to know this before I buy, what's the wing section of the fun cub?
    Flat bottomed, semi-semetrical etc. Never had any luck with flat bottomed aircraft, they all seem to expire earlier than I'd like! All due to technical issues!

    St Models Blaze EP ARTF chat

    in Foam models

    Posted

    Hi andytav

    It comes as a two piece wing that is screwed together using platic plates and self tapping screws.

    I left mine together as it fitted into the car in one piece.

    Such a good airframe that I've recently ordered another are the first one has seen better days.

    Edited By David Ashby - RCME on 29/06/2012 07:23:22

    SAS Wildthing 46 battery

    in Gliders and Gliding - General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi All

    Thanks for the advice. I received the model and electronics yesterday.

    To date the wings have been joined and covered in xweave tape. Tonight, after I'm finished in work and doing the chores that the missus dictates, I'll start on the covering of the wing with coloured tape.

    Never ceases to amaze me how much stronger EPP is when it is covered in Xweave tape. The taping could have been a little neater on the trailing edge - will tidy tonight.

    Now all I need is a colour scheme - tail and elevons are going to be orange! May do the fuselage also in that colour.

    One question - could I trim the EPP to accept the servos without trimming the lugs off? Just wondering if this will significantly weaken the wings?

    Difference between hacker x-40 and the hacker x-40 SB pro please

    in ESCs (Speed Controllers)

    Posted

    You shouldn't do - most linear becs will handle 3-4 servos with adequate cooling.

    As a guide the following is usually seen on esc to determine the type of bec they have -

    "nothing!" usually a linear bec, but not always.

    "SB" Switched/switching Bec

    "Opto" No bec - needs a separate bec/voltage regulator.

    But I'd always, always say that reading the manual is the only way to be sure for sure!

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