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Forum: Off Topic Chit Chat Yesterday, 07:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 99
Posted By DHC Beaver
Having lived through 3 major earthquakes,i know...

Having lived through 3 major earthquakes,i know the power of mother nature.
My heart goes out to all those who have lost loved ones.I can't imagine the heartbreak of losing a child in such a...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-18-2013, 11:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 202
Posted By DHC Beaver
I stuck one on the back of my Toyota Corolla.That...

I stuck one on the back of my Toyota Corolla.That had the know-all motor heads puzzled."never heard of that model,where was it assembled?":D
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-16-2013, 07:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 163
Posted By DHC Beaver
if the lettering is on the front in the...

if the lettering is on the front in the photo,you've probably bought a pusher prop.It will work if you turn it around,but will not perform as well as a normal tractor prop.Something to do with the...
Forum: Beginners 05-16-2013, 01:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 263
Posted By DHC Beaver
I have mine stored at home in an old bus driver's...

I have mine stored at home in an old bus driver's cash tin.
The lipos i'm using are carried in a lipo bag.Once charged,I wrap a velcro strip around the pack.No strap=empty pack.
I use the straps...
Forum: Foamies 05-15-2013, 06:38 AM
Replies: 2,720
Views: 272,111
Posted By DHC Beaver
Cool Haha,i just put thank you in for larry,cause this...

Haha,i just put thank you in for larry,cause this is such a great design!
And I gave you one as well,Dbacon,for your modifications,which i've included in mine.:D
Forum: Foamies 05-14-2013, 07:57 AM
Replies: 2,720
Views: 272,111
Posted By DHC Beaver
I had a flight or two on monday with the bigger...

I had a flight or two on monday with the bigger motor,but found it to be very nose heavy now that i've removed the paper....
Forum: Beginners 05-06-2013, 07:54 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 580
Posted By DHC Beaver
I have both a Turnigy 7a...

I have both a Turnigy 7a charger(http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__11341__Turnigy_MAX80W_7A_Lithium_Polymer_Battery_Charger.html),and the imax b6.They were both a comparable price,but after...
Forum: Foamies 04-29-2013, 11:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 179
Posted By DHC Beaver
I would have fixed it if there had been any...

I would have fixed it if there had been any recognizable pieces left over.It went in at near full speed.
Looking forward to a build report on yours.[popcorn]
Forum: Foamies 04-29-2013, 11:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 179
Posted By DHC Beaver
I would have rebuilt it if I thought it was...

I would have rebuilt it if I thought it was fixable,but there weren't many recognizable pieces left over:D.
I think the biggest problem with aircraft like the Mozzie is always going to be getting...
Forum: Foamies 04-29-2013, 11:15 PM
Replies: 2,720
Views: 272,111
Posted By DHC Beaver
Yes,I'm fixated on weight loss.Maybe I should...

Yes,I'm fixated on weight loss.Maybe I should take Capricorn to Jenny Craig:D.
For the uninitiated,Jenny Craig is a weight-loss guru in Australasia.
I could use her services myself!
Forum: Foamies 04-28-2013, 10:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 179
Posted By DHC Beaver
I think it's probably because of the double...

I think it's probably because of the double curvature around the nose section.It would be very hard to get that right.
Years ago,I built a Mosquito out of polyurethane building foam,and the whole...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-28-2013, 10:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 883
Posted By DHC Beaver
Smile Hallo.Arado,I would appreciate a copy of the...

Hallo.Arado,I would appreciate a copy of the build article.I'll pm you with my details.Thank you very much
I was born in Den Haag,and emigrated to new zealand in 1970.
I always liked ollie and tom...
Forum: Foamies 04-28-2013, 05:47 AM
Replies: 2,720
Views: 272,111
Posted By DHC Beaver
Flew the "improved" capricorn today,but not...

Flew the "improved" capricorn today,but not happy.The bigger motor has made it too heavy,and now it just barely wallows around the sky.I did a low level loop,with ended with a resounding...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 04-26-2013, 09:26 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 1,176
Posted By DHC Beaver
If you don't sell your Futaba tx,you could always...

If you don't sell your Futaba tx,you could always convert it to Frsky with an internal module.They have a very good reputation,and their rx's are quite cheap.
I did my old 5NH that way,and it's...
Forum: Crash and Safety Forum 04-23-2013, 11:58 PM
Replies: 1,374
Views: 104,640
Posted By DHC Beaver
Crash?who?me? I haven't had much luck trying to...

Crash?who?me?
I haven't had much luck trying to get my Auto-G into the air.I have already built new blades for it,despite it never having actually flown.:eek:.
Where's the wind when you need it?
Forum: Company Discussions 04-20-2013, 11:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 449
Posted By DHC Beaver
Thumbs up Living as i do at the bottom of the globe(new...

Living as i do at the bottom of the globe(new zealand),I got some Frsky receivers from Wayne delivered in 8 days!
He's definitely in the top5 of traders.[popcorn]
Forum: Foamies 04-19-2013, 07:16 AM
Replies: 2,720
Views: 272,111
Posted By DHC Beaver
Only had a short time to spend in the shop...

Only had a short time to spend in the shop today,so made new spacers to mount the motor.
I tried some from an acrylic blind handle,as it's nice and light.Too light,as it turned out.When i tightened...
Forum: Brushless Motor Construction 04-15-2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 520
Posted By DHC Beaver
Another good source for nice bits of shafting are...

Another good source for nice bits of shafting are old printers.They are being thrown on the heap by the thousands.
All the plastic bits go in the recycling bin,so you're actually being green:D.
Forum: Foamies 04-15-2013, 04:56 AM
Replies: 2,720
Views: 272,111
Posted By DHC Beaver
My 43 oz. Capricorn had it's maiden this morning....

My 43 oz. Capricorn had it's maiden this morning.
It did fly,but only just.Very fast roll rate,but couldn't complete a loop.It just rolled off the top.
I started with an 11x4.7sf prop,then tried a...
Forum: Foamies 04-13-2013, 04:32 AM
Replies: 2,720
Views: 272,111
Posted By DHC Beaver
Unfortunately,the cg on mine was way back,so i've...

Unfortunately,the cg on mine was way back,so i've put a couple of lead sinkers into the front of the floats.Cg right on 6" now.If i want to make it a bit wilder later on,I'll remove the lead balls:).
Forum: Off Topic Chit Chat 04-12-2013, 11:48 PM
Replies: 25,725
Views: 1,220,853
Posted By DHC Beaver
biscuits dieting:D

biscuits
dieting:D
Forum: Off Topic Chit Chat 04-12-2013, 07:01 AM
Replies: 25,725
Views: 1,220,853
Posted By DHC Beaver
Revolver Beatles

Revolver
Beatles
Forum: Foamies 04-09-2013, 11:44 PM
Replies: 2,720
Views: 272,111
Posted By DHC Beaver
Thank for that,John,I'll just have to give it a...

Thank for that,John,I'll just have to give it a try,see how (or if!) it flies.Just using a few felt pens to put some colour on it.
Forum: Foamies 04-09-2013, 07:37 AM
Replies: 2,720
Views: 272,111
Posted By DHC Beaver
A few more pics. Control rod is 2.5mm cf,with...

A few more pics.
Control rod is 2.5mm cf,with .055 piano wire z-ends at the horn end,and a straight wire at the servo end.Cyano'd and heatshrunk to the carbon rod:...
Forum: Foamies 04-06-2013, 06:44 AM
Replies: 2,720
Views: 272,111
Posted By DHC Beaver
All the best towards a fast recovery,Larry.Can't...

All the best towards a fast recovery,Larry.Can't have the Capricorn master laid up,can we?[popcorn].
Done my control rods today.Keep forgetting to take that camera into the shed.I promise I'll take...
Forum: Foamies 04-05-2013, 10:43 PM
Replies: 2,720
Views: 272,111
Posted By DHC Beaver
Gday,John,when you say you "lost it",did you lose...

Gday,John,when you say you "lost it",did you lose orientation,or was it an electronics problem?
I'm thinking I'll need to use some fluorescent tape or paint to make sure i can see where i am.
Forum: General Electric Discussions 04-05-2013, 10:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 463
Posted By DHC Beaver
I must be really lucky then.Over 43 orders I've...

I must be really lucky then.Over 43 orders I've never had a single problem.This is from the Hong Kong warehouse though.
Forum: Foamies 03-30-2013, 06:19 AM
Replies: 2,720
Views: 272,111
Posted By DHC Beaver
Thumbs up That looks fantastic ,Scott.How much weight do...

That looks fantastic ,Scott.How much weight do you think you've saved?Mine is foamboard with the paper still on it,so it will be heavy compared to yours.
Forum: Foamies 03-30-2013, 04:40 AM
Replies: 2,720
Views: 272,111
Posted By DHC Beaver
Build Review I have taken a few pics of my build.Here's...

I have taken a few pics of my build.Here's progress to date:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v401/bramleynz/Capricorn%20foamy/1_zpsabe9d228.jpg

This is the stuff I'm using to waterproof the...
Forum: Foamies 03-28-2013, 06:23 AM
Replies: 2,720
Views: 272,111
Posted By DHC Beaver
Hi Larry.Having suffered mid-project blues on my...

Hi Larry.Having suffered mid-project blues on my Focke wulf Ente build,I have started my standard size Capricorn build,but couldn't find any
corrosion-x locally.What i did find was this:...
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