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Forum: General Electric Discussions 02-27-2013, 04:51 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,442
Posted By Old 'N Slow
I fly both glow and electric. They both have...

I fly both glow and electric. They both have their appeal.

In most cases, glow gives a higher power-to weight-ratio for a longer flight time, compared to electric. I can get a 20 minute flight out...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 02-09-2013, 10:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,111
Posted By Old 'N Slow
No cross purposes here, unless I am...

No cross purposes here, unless I am misunderstanding the question..

Since you must know where the CG should be on the finished aircraft, it is up to the builder to determine where to put the...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 02-09-2013, 03:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,111
Posted By Old 'N Slow
Well, if you want to get that technical, the...

Well, if you want to get that technical, the static Centre of Gravity and dynamic Centre of Pressure can be in 2 different locations on an airframe. It can be very difficult to calculate the dynamic...
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 02-08-2013, 05:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 923
Posted By Old 'N Slow
HS 81 servos are in fact the recommended servos...

HS 81 servos are in fact the recommended servos for this kit.

You can download the manual for this kit and find out what you need to build it and complete the model in advance, right here:...
Forum: Beginners 02-06-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 317
Posted By Old 'N Slow
I thought the same, but who knows on the...

I thought the same, but who knows on the interweb. Whoever it is, read, get some local help. There's nothing wrong with being young and inexperienced.

I have my scars from large-scale glow powered...
Forum: Beginners 02-06-2013, 02:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 317
Posted By Old 'N Slow
That is a big, expensive helicopter, designed for...

That is a big, expensive helicopter, designed for an expert pilot. I can't imagine it will be a good helicopter for someone who is "new in rc world." I think it will be very frustrating and expensive...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 02-05-2013, 01:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 618
Posted By Old 'N Slow
I have tried it. I found that once the plane is a...

I have tried it. I found that once the plane is a couple of hundred feet away, the fact that it was transparent made no difference to visibility at all.

I now use high-visibility colours that...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 02-03-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 986
Posted By Old 'N Slow
I would use epoxy around motor mount areas. But...

I would use epoxy around motor mount areas. But that's just me. I'm more used to glow engine-powered planes - and there's a lot of vibration in the firewall and mount area.
I'm sure there's less...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 02-03-2013, 03:49 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 986
Posted By Old 'N Slow
As far as glue joints go - I try not to use...

As far as glue joints go -

I try not to use fillets, they add weight, and are largely unnecessary with most of the joints in a plane. There are places where fillets are appropriate - wing roots,...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 02-02-2013, 02:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 986
Posted By Old 'N Slow
Something worth mentioning here. After all...

Something worth mentioning here.

After all those years of unprotected exposure - I used to refer to my build area as "The Balsa Dust Factory" - I am now extremely allergic to balsa dust. I can't...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 02-01-2013, 06:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 986
Posted By Old 'N Slow
I try not to pierce wood if I don't absolutely...

I try not to pierce wood if I don't absolutely have to. It usually doesn't hurt anything, but it is just good building practice not to.

I pin things to the plan with long T pins crossed over a...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 02-01-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 986
Posted By Old 'N Slow
Plenty of good advice here. Here's 2 cents-worth...

Plenty of good advice here. Here's 2 cents-worth more!.

Make absolutely sure your building board is flat and level! I can't stress this enough. It goes without saying that if you build your model...
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 01-31-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 923
Posted By Old 'N Slow
4*40 is an excellent choice also. My...

4*40 is an excellent choice also.

My personal favourite, and I still have 2 of them, is the Great Planes Super Sportster 40. As far as I know, they are no longer being made.

But you will notice...
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 01-31-2013, 04:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 923
Posted By Old 'N Slow
I've personally built probably 20 or 30 planes,...

I've personally built probably 20 or 30 planes, both RC and control line over the years. Mostly from kits, a few from scratch. Mostly trainer-type high-wing and sport low wing .40 size glow. I've...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-30-2013, 10:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 484
Posted By Old 'N Slow
I've stored my planes with equipment installed in...

I've stored my planes with equipment installed in an unheated garage for the last 30 years with absolutely no concern. Our winters here are variable, but it can get down to -10°F. Doesn't hurt the...
Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion) 01-28-2013, 04:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 614
Posted By Old 'N Slow
Oh ya, ARFs have changed the hobby. So did...

Oh ya, ARFs have changed the hobby. So did iron-on coverings. And cyano glue. I quite vividly remember it taking DAYS to build a wing. 2 hours of building, 2 days waiting for the Ambroid to dry!...
Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion) 01-28-2013, 03:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 614
Posted By Old 'N Slow
Right off the bat - I have nothing to do with...

Right off the bat - I have nothing to do with BTE, and I've never built one of the kits. But I've seen plenty of them over the years, and I know lots of people in the clubs I belong to that have...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 01-23-2013, 11:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 416
Posted By Old 'N Slow
Ya, I looked that those, and should I decide to...

Ya, I looked that those, and should I decide to become more deeply committed to electrics, I will consider a more sophisticated, higher-performance charger in the FMA line.

Always like their...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 01-23-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 416
Posted By Old 'N Slow
And now I understand. Yes, I had read of the...

And now I understand.
Yes, I had read of the balancing plug, but I have no experience with multi-celled LiPos Yet.

We shall see.

I'm a big fan of "advanced" chargers. I own an FMA Direct...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 01-23-2013, 01:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 416
Posted By Old 'N Slow
Thanks Again! I'm flyin' blind here, no one local...

Thanks Again! I'm flyin' blind here, no one local to ask... forgive the noob questions...


What do you mean by "charges through the battery leads"? Is there another way?
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 01-23-2013, 12:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 416
Posted By Old 'N Slow
Thanks for the reply. I've ordered a Turnigy...

Thanks for the reply.

I've ordered a Turnigy Accucel 6 charger form Hobby King, after reading some things about it here. Figure it will be of use if/when I convert any of my gas planes to...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 01-23-2013, 12:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 416
Posted By Old 'N Slow
E-flite Celectra 1S Charger question.

HI! I recently purchased a Blade 120 SR helicopter, and it came with this 1S LiPo Celectra charger.
This helicopter uses a single-cell 500 mah LiPo battery.

I've flown the heli maybe 10 times,...
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