Glynn Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 I got these from HobbyKing for my kit, H-King SkySword 70mm and 90mm EDF Jet - Wing Plugs & Wires, took ages to come back in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hazell 1 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Posted by Glynn on 28/01/2021 22:35:28: I got these from HobbyKing for my kit, H-King SkySword 70mm and 90mm EDF Jet - Wing Plugs & Wires, took ages to come back in stock. They look like a massive time saver if you're not a keen solderererer (me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Hi Gordon and all, I use this from B&Q, it is 1kg. cots about £7 pre Brexit I dilute it about 15% with water need to keep watering it down as it thickens after the first time I do it by feel when the brush drags . No Richard I am not a drag artist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Posted by RICHARD WILLS on 28/01/2021 22:33:56: Note the void. I can't avoid it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Posted by Chris Walby on 28/01/2021 22:05:18: PS IMHO don't like D connectors , not designed for servo power and a bit of a bugger to solder, do prefer the MPX ones, but that's only my opinion. Each pin on a D type is good for 5A, if your servo's are pulling this they will be kinda melting by this point.. If you think about the actual pin size of the servo plug versus the D type, the D type is a lot bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Dell Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I only use MPX 6 or 8 pin connectors for either Gliders or power models of electric or ic flavour, Here it helps also that I have the mould for the hot glue isolation This Made the decision to invest in a neat, safe system years ago, although the heatshrink and epoxy did work to a point it , this way seems way better for continued pulling apart as in the wing connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 A while ago I started to use these from 4-Max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hazell 1 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Posted by Nigel Dell on 29/01/2021 12:59:41: I only use MPX 6 or 8 pin connectors for either Gliders or power models of electric or ic flavour, Here it helps also that I have the mould for the hot glue isolation This Made the decision to invest in a neat, safe system years ago, although the heatshrink and epoxy did work to a point it , this way seems way better for continued pulling apart as in the wing connection. You know when you feel like that really warm feeling when someone shows you something that is just sooo cooolllll. That feeling, I have it. The hot glue gun mould is bloody genius! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon McConnell Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Eric, Thanks for the advice on the glue. Dumb question but I will ask it anyway: For the dilution, is it 15% glue to 85% water or the other way round? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Hi Gordon, 85% glue, keep away from any ribbed brown paper it shows through. The car body shop masking paper looks to be the best bet I will have to try it next time. Got the wing primed today , don't know when it will be warm enough for coloured paints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil McCavity Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Posted by David Hazell 1 on 29/01/2021 15:16:00: Posted by Nigel Dell on 29/01/2021 12:59:41: I only use MPX 6 or 8 pin connectors for either Gliders or power models of electric or ic flavour, Here it helps also that I have the mould for the hot glue isolation This Made the decision to invest in a neat, safe system years ago, although the heatshrink and epoxy did work to a point it , this way seems way better for continued pulling apart as in the wing connection. You know when you feel like that really warm feeling when someone shows you something that is just sooo cooolllll. That feeling, I have it. The hot glue gun mould is bloody genius! 30 Euros! Genius has its price. 10m of Self amalgamating tape is far cheaper. Toolstation. Edited By Phil McCavity on 29/01/2021 16:37:14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Dell Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Posted by David Hazell 1 on 29/01/2021 15:16:00: Posted by Nigel Dell on 29/01/2021 12:59:41: I only use MPX 6 or 8 pin connectors for either Gliders or power models of electric or ic flavour, Here it helps also that I have the mould for the hot glue isolation This Made the decision to invest in a neat, safe system years ago, although the heatshrink and epoxy did work to a point it , this way seems way better for continued pulling apart as in the wing connection. You know when you feel like that really warm feeling when someone shows you something that is just sooo cooolllll. That feeling, I have it. The hot glue gun mould is bloody genius! David was that way for me too, I was using MPX plugs anyway but the mould hit the spot, with the availability of different coloured glue sticks it makes colour coded connections very easy and there is plenty to hold onto when pulling apart without any stress on the wiring, I think Nexus do/did the moulds, but look around I paid between £20-25 pounds for mine, got the 6 and 8 pin. Also a hot glue gun for each colour keeps it simple. I figure we invest a lot of money in these toys in either money, time or both, my case moulded Gliders when I decided to ‘invest’, a pet hate of mine is seeing 1.5K Model with a £2 installation and I have seen enough of those, I know if I sell something later on it will be reliable, by the same token I will pass on things that look thrown together unless I intend to refurb the whole instillation from the start which means the airframe is of particular interest to me. you pays your money and makes your choice. I do still have two models with D connectors and still giving Stirling service, one from a friend that he designed as his competition glider that I trust implicitly and the other a NaN Xplorer which has the wing connectors moulded in the wing for the supplied D connectors, I did make a mould for the fuselage side of the connection which worked very well so you don’t have to buy one if you feel up to making them. P.S. It sounds like I am against using D connectors, which I am not, they have served me well in the past, just with Gliders I wanted something a little smaller for my particular installs. Edited By Nigel Dell on 29/01/2021 17:52:25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Well said Nigel, the one thing a lot miss is ALL aircraft, models and full size, all suffer from failures. Both electrical and mechanical. What does dramatically reduce those occurancies is regular checks and maintenance. How many of us actually do a full preflight/postflight check? So regardless of what options we use, don't assume it's going to last forever.. check it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Dell Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Spot on Paul, for more years than I care to remember I have planned my flying day the previous morning, checked over the models decided upon for surface hinge and control runs integrity, batteries which are not kept in the models and radio checks, if the model has not flown for a while then a check on range although I probably check this every other outing anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARD WILLS Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 Well , while you have all been plugging away , I have been painting with a nice green from Band Q called "Wind in the Willows"(note to self , must cut back on the fibre ) . Its from their Valspar Bookcase range and was about £3 for 238ml . Very matt and very olive drab . I painted it on with a soft brush and stippled the soft edge with a 15mm sponge . The only thing is that its started to look less like a P51 . Eric !! Whats happened ?? Edited By RICHARD WILLS on 30/01/2021 12:40:24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paul Johnson 4 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Is that green paint I can see on the carpet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil McCavity Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Richard, where is your article on weathering? I've looked on your site and clicked on the link but nothing appears, the Spitfire build does but the weathering lesson is gone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glynn Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Posted by Phil McCavity on 30/01/2021 12:49:33: Richard, where is your article on weathering? I've looked on your site and clicked on the link but nothing appears, the Spitfire build does but the weathering lesson is gone! Richard was supposed to do an piece on it, but so far hasn't, so I've solved the problem of the link not working by taking the link off the site. One day he will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARD WILLS Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 Posted by Phil McCavity on 30/01/2021 12:49:33: Richard, where is your article on weathering? I've looked on your site and clicked on the link but nothing appears, the Spitfire build does but the weathering lesson is gone! Funny you should ask that Phil . As a matter of fact , I have just recently started contracting that part of the painting out . I know Trevor is going down the same route . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Posted by RICHARD WILLS on 30/01/2021 12:39:29: Well , while you have all been plugging away , I have been painting with a nice green from Band Q called "Wind in the Willows"(note to self , must cut back on the fibre ) . Its from their Valspar Bookcase range and was about £3 for 238ml . Very matt and very olive drab . I painted it on with a soft brush and stippled the soft edge with a 15mm sponge . The only thing is that its started to look less like a P51 . Eric !! Whats happened ?? Edited By RICHARD WILLS on 30/01/2021 12:40:24 Richard ,it was supposed to be an F82 twin Mustang you have been too near the glue pot again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glynn Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Eric, I have just done your P38 decals, and starting the P51 ones now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARD WILLS Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfsMZKwqw3w You might think that this off topic , but there is a cracking bit where the Soup Dragon loses it with metal chicken . After that , stick with it till the end as she actually lays something relevant to our thread . Edited By RICHARD WILLS on 30/01/2021 14:13:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan p Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Paul You have used the D type plugs on your other builds where do you get them without having to bulk purchase. Alan p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Posted by Glynn on 30/01/2021 14:10:08: Eric, I have just done your P38 decals, and starting the P51 ones now Thanks Glynn, looking forward to receiving them, don't know when we will get to fly our planes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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