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Forum: Batteries & Chargers 01-01-2012, 04:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,775
Posted By cyclops2
None of us can come close to causeing Power Pole...

None of us can come close to causeing Power Pole fork truck connectors to EVER FAIL.

I rebuilt fork truck power leads very often & my final test was to put the truck against the wall and and...
Forum: Power Systems 12-31-2011, 01:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 695
Posted By cyclops2
You probably ment you will need 3 Y connectors to...

You probably ment you will need 3 Y connectors to feed signals to the 4 motor ESCs.

I do not know how many servos & what size they are but You appear to be OK flying them as twins FIRST. Good...
Forum: Beginners 12-31-2011, 12:16 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,218
Posted By cyclops2
Thumbs up About service of Nitroplanes ?

I have had EXCELLENT service from them with problems. Their fault & my fault. Always got prompt & O K service.

I got the right experienced person. Obviously.

If ANY Customer Person gives you...
Forum: Beginners 12-24-2011, 11:54 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,218
Posted By cyclops2
It takes a licking & keeps on ticking.

12" Balsa hand tossed glider.

Keep 2 in the car.
Forum: 3D Flying 12-19-2011, 03:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,760
Posted By cyclops2
neither is bad.

Both are for grown up pilots.

3 types of modelers & pilots.

1 is about 50 - 50 on build & fly.
2nd is all about flying. Foam repairs faster. Glue the self aligning pieces together.
3rd is...
Forum: Pusher Park Jets 12-03-2010, 02:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,181
Posted By cyclops2
For jets I do like a pusher. My GWS F-15 with a...

For jets I do like a pusher.
My GWS F-15 with a BP 2217-4 ...3500 KV is a simple sweetheart.

22 oz of safe vertical hand launches.
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 11-04-2010, 01:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,595
Posted By cyclops2
All COG balancing is done with everything that...

All COG balancing is done with everything that would be on, or in the plane when flying. Pilots, heavest & lightest prop...2 & 3 bladed if used and anything like wing mounted weapons or belly fuel...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 11-04-2010, 01:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,595
Posted By cyclops2
DEEP grass chucker.

After a bench COG, I do a deep grass final glide / COG check with all surfaces in neutral & no motor running. The grass chucking shows up left to right out of balance. Wing angle to much up or down....
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 10-27-2010, 12:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,313
Posted By cyclops2
Before you remove the original batteries !!

Find the balance point. With your finger tips under the wing. 1 on each side. Balance the plane so it is level. Very important. Put a small piece of tape where each finger tip was. Be accurate. If...
Forum: ParkFlyers 10-15-2010, 01:56 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,912
Posted By cyclops2
The comparison is supposed to be the same plane...

The comparison is supposed to be the same plane with only the engines changed.

Nitro has FULL coverage & can fly at all clubs & major events.

Old farts in AMA still hate electric. So they...
Forum: Power Systems 04-20-2010, 05:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,285
Posted By cyclops2
2 battery packs gets to be a forgetfull accident...

2 battery packs gets to be a forgetfull accident waiting to happen.

Go with 1 battery.
Forum: General Electric Discussions 03-26-2010, 12:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,240
Posted By cyclops2
Thumbs up Hi Bill

Think of that place as landing on a carrier with no arresting cables. .:Q
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 02-20-2010, 12:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,341
Posted By cyclops2
Fabric stores.

I have a ball in them. Anything you could possibly want to cover wings and bellies. I found some loose weaved Dacron. Fine mesh, stretches at all angles like Burlap, very light, dirt cheap . I lay it...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-30-2010, 06:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,259
Posted By cyclops2
Nitroplanes Velcro

One side is the hooks. otherside is the loops. always locks. Look in a fabric store.
you could glue a 1"or larger piece of Velcro to a small piece of thin plywood that is the floor size of the...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 01-12-2010, 12:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,191
Posted By cyclops2
Angry Why do good things stop ??

The reasons they stopped using them in tools were TOO long of a life & bad runs. If you got good ones. You will be using till your dying days.

I have been putting them into tools & appliances....
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 01-12-2010, 01:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,191
Posted By cyclops2
What happened ?

Way back, 20 years ago, NICADS were being run down to .9 volts under load confidently. At least I was. Something happen ? What ?
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 12-12-2009, 06:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,011
Posted By cyclops2
I did a trip to So Fro Fabrics store. Went thru...

I did a trip to So Fro Fabrics store. Went thru ALL the light weight fabrics. Got something close to fine Mosquito netting. Polyester. WOW.
Stretches like a Nylon stocking. Sobo Glued down. Dried...
Forum: Power Systems 11-14-2009, 11:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 976
Posted By cyclops2
Series gives the highest speed. Rich

Series gives the highest speed.

Rich
Forum: Power Systems 10-26-2009, 01:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 988
Posted By cyclops2
Hold the " true ".

NO switching inverter generates true (pure) AC sinewaves. They only LOOK like a sinewave because of their unreal switching abilities.
A look on a high speed oscillscope removes any doubt about pure...
Forum: Special Interest Aircraft 12-31-2008, 06:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,141
Posted By cyclops2
Forget the " trim problems ".

Any short nosed plane is a hand full to balance. NOTE.......A rubber band motor DOES NOT have to go to the tail. It can end anywhere you can get enough power to a desired height. Use the HIGHEST...
Forum: Special Interest Aircraft 12-31-2008, 02:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,141
Posted By cyclops2
Stop stop !!!

:)

Go with rubber. .........IF IF.......You remember to REINFORCE the wood work at each end of the rubber band.!!!!!!!!!!......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! High pulling together forces.
A left over carbon...
Forum: Special Interest Aircraft 12-30-2008, 08:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,141
Posted By cyclops2
Cost.

$ 50 + s & h.
Forum: Power Systems 12-08-2008, 01:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 637
Posted By cyclops2
OH boy.

Electrics DO NOT run anthing like Nitro, gasoline or a Diesel.

You can do a LOT of permanant & temporary damage with more than a 5 second run on the bench.

NEVER run down any motor battery...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 12-06-2008, 09:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,953
Posted By cyclops2
Short nose.......Pull-pull.

Getting the weight where you want it is a real GOOD reason for pull-pull in any size plane.
It also allows the servos to be ANYWHERE you want them out of the way. They NEVER have a friction or...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 11-25-2008, 02:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,147
Posted By cyclops2
Send the unit back.

I read & looked at the AUTO CHARGE GRAPH on page 7 of the booklet. It sounds as if your unit is operating as a simple fixed current charger with balancing. It is NOT cutting back if a cell voltage...
Forum: Foamies 10-16-2008, 04:30 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 10,862
Posted By cyclops2
Surf the web for a F7F Tiger Cat.

:):):)
Forum: Seaplanes E-Powered 10-16-2008, 01:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,587
Posted By cyclops2
Go for it.

My first flying boat. Roughed out from solid foam. 4...400 motors.:Q
Forum: Beginners 10-10-2008, 12:28 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,973
Posted By cyclops2
Red face Since I have tried almost everything in my life...

Since I have tried almost everything in my life time, I can say that NONE are easy for a person who is new at doing their own modifications.

This is DEFINATELY a part of modeling, that belonging...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 04-25-2008, 01:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 570
Posted By cyclops2
Post Look what we let in.

Being retired and a model nut "Is a good thing." Martha Stewart told me that.

I build 60 18" rubber powered boat kits a year & give them away at a day camp. Started 6 48" weedwacker powered...
Forum: Foamies 04-25-2008, 12:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,109
Posted By cyclops2
Neat way to stop foam flexing.

I like all foams. Including GWS. I found a simple 1 step way to stop flexing.
GWS planes have DEEP panel lines in the wings. TOO DEEP.
I cut lengths of Dacron 20# test & put them in the grooved...
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