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Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-18-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 5,709
Posted By flypaper 2
Yep, just back off on the gain a weeny bit and...

Yep, just back off on the gain a weeny bit and it'll be fine.

Gord.
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-14-2013, 12:35 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 5,709
Posted By flypaper 2
OK .One more time. The pin distances are .100...

OK .One more time. The pin distances are .100 thou. apart for futaba and JR. Bend the pos. pin towards the neg. pin till it shows .100. Then bend the signal pin till it measures .100 from the pos....
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-13-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 5,709
Posted By flypaper 2
The slot is not wide enough to miss a pin. You...

The slot is not wide enough to miss a pin. You can see the Futaba tab in the slot. Besides it works fine the way it is.:D
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-13-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 5,709
Posted By flypaper 2
Another pic of the useless Futaba servo plug...

Another pic of the useless Futaba servo plug plugged in. The spacing on the Futaba plugs is the same as the JR plugs. You can see the middle plug with the Futaba tab sticking out that doesn't work....
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros 05-12-2013, 11:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 351
Posted By flypaper 2
I made this trans. stand so it wouldn't fall over...

I made this trans. stand so it wouldn't fall over in the grass. Just coat hangar wire and heatshrink, it slips over the bottom of the trans. Just by chance, the heatshrink acts like a cushion and the...
Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion) 05-12-2013, 10:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 469
Posted By flypaper 2
They had to do the same thing with the Mustang....

They had to do the same thing with the Mustang. The early ones with the turtle deck had no dorsal fin. Had to put it on the bubble canopy version to make up for the lost fuselage side area.
Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion) 05-12-2013, 10:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 433
Posted By flypaper 2
I have one of the early ones with the yellow and...

I have one of the early ones with the yellow and purple covering. One of my take to the field, finger loosener planes.:D Running a Himax 5018 motor6 cell pack on a 13-8 prop. It is a tough plane.
...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-11-2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 5,709
Posted By flypaper 2
What kind/brand of servos are you using?? ...

What kind/brand of servos are you using??

PS. May have found the problem. In checking mine out, one of mine had some pins misaligned. I bent them over till they fit the servo plug and they worked...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-10-2013, 10:48 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 5,709
Posted By flypaper 2
Was what I was thinking too but these have the...

Was what I was thinking too but these have the notch cut out for the Fut. servos.

Gord.
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-10-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 5,709
Posted By flypaper 2
What is the technical difference with these servo...

What is the technical difference with these servo plugs??

Gord.
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros 05-07-2013, 01:18 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,016
Posted By flypaper 2
I made this trans stand so it wouldn't fall over...

I made this trans stand so it wouldn't fall over when using on the grass. One benefit that came out of it is that it doesn't move when the vibrator is operating on a table. Probably it's enough to...
Forum: Power Systems 05-03-2013, 01:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 681
Posted By flypaper 2
Another consideration to take in it the...

Another consideration to take in it the gyroscopic forces that the prop puts out at the higher revs. Probably on a mild mannered Cub for instance, wouldn't matter too much. I have a Yellow Aircraft...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 04-20-2013, 07:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 446
Posted By flypaper 2
Another reasonably priced radio from HK is the...

Another reasonably priced radio from HK is the Orange T6 trans. I have the DX8 and this one is easier to program. To go with it, try the Orange 6 channel rcvrs. I have 20+ on the go and they all work...
Forum: 3D Flying 04-13-2013, 03:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 539
Posted By flypaper 2
Don't know if you guys have any hastles...

Don't know if you guys have any hastles installing the batt but I did. I took out one of the velcro straps as one is more than enough. I took the strap I took out and made a couple of little squares...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros 04-02-2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 492
Posted By flypaper 2
I put a HK lipo in my DX7 many yrs ago with a...

I put a HK lipo in my DX7 many yrs ago with a diode in the + line to drop the voltage a bit. Couple of times I left it on while doing bench work and killed it deader than a doorknob. Used the nimh...
Forum: Foamies 04-02-2013, 07:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,627
Posted By flypaper 2
Started hot wiring foam wings back in the late...

Started hot wiring foam wings back in the late 60s. I use the variac as well and formica for templates. Sand the edges slick smooth as any notches to stop the wire will leave a notch in the foam....
Forum: Foamies 04-02-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 300,431
Posted By flypaper 2
Finally got this guy flying after a couple of...

Finally got this guy flying after a couple of weeks of beating him into submission. Built from a couple of designs on the net plus my own input changes. Made from $ Store foam with the paper left on...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 03-22-2013, 02:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 371
Posted By flypaper 2
The little Eflite Beast would be a good choise...

The little Eflite Beast would be a good choise too With the gyro it will even handle a good wind. Great little aerobatic plane. :D

Gord.
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros 02-07-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,016
Posted By flypaper 2
When you switch models in the trans, all the...

When you switch models in the trans, all the programming for that particular plane goes with it and has no affect on the other models.
There I go typing too slow again.:oops: Sorry about that.
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros 02-06-2013, 04:03 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,016
Posted By flypaper 2
The lipo batt from HK has an automatic shutoff at...

The lipo batt from HK has an automatic shutoff at 2.85 volts per cell if you happened to leave the trans. turned on.
Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 02-03-2013, 02:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 904
Posted By flypaper 2
Maybe you can get some blinds for your wife that...

Maybe you can get some blinds for your wife that are a little to long and you can shorten them up a bit for her.:D
Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 02-02-2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 904
Posted By flypaper 2
Don't know if it helps but plywood doorskins...

Don't know if it helps but plywood doorskins might be available at stores or used furniture places. A buddy built a 1/4 scale plane using these for the fuselage sides. Also those Japanese bamboo...
Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion) 02-02-2013, 08:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,085
Posted By flypaper 2
Had a Pulse 40 with a Himax 50 in it. Flew great...

Had a Pulse 40 with a Himax 50 in it. Flew great but didn't roll all that fast. I cut the outer wing panel off and put the wingtips back on the outer ribs. Did much better aerobatics. Didn't affect...
Forum: Beginners 02-02-2013, 07:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 909
Posted By flypaper 2
Version 1 works fine other than it doesn't have...

Version 1 works fine other than it doesn't have turn off capability from the trans. and doesn't have elevon mode. I have two in use in 3D planes with no problems. Version 2 I have in a VTO Pogo and...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-22-2013, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1,187
Views: 56,147
Posted By flypaper 2
I split the bottom of the crankcase under the...

I split the bottom of the crankcase under the crank one time using a Davis Diesel head. Couldn.t take a joke:D
Forum: 3D Flying 01-22-2013, 03:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,774
Posted By flypaper 2
Here's a hybrid for you that a buddy and I built....

Here's a hybrid for you that a buddy and I built. The wing is foam and the fuse is built up wood with fibreglass covering. This is a Reno Racer modeled after the Furiass Sea Fury. Wing we hot wired...
Forum: 3D Flying 01-22-2013, 12:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,774
Posted By flypaper 2
Yeah, the Byron Cristen Eagle is 1/3 scale and is...

Yeah, the Byron Cristen Eagle is 1/3 scale and is 68 in. wingspan. Originally I had a Quadra 52 in it. Give it a Google for some videos

Gord.
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-06-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 1,187
Views: 56,147
Posted By flypaper 2
Yeah, I don't fly the big ones a lot, mostly...

Yeah, I don't fly the big ones a lot, mostly funflys and such.. Just the hastle of puting them together and apart.
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-06-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 1,187
Views: 56,147
Posted By flypaper 2
I use two Eco 6-10 chargers from HK. The 6-10...

I use two Eco 6-10 chargers from HK. The 6-10 means they can charge up to 6 cells and up to 10 amps. A good 25 amp power supply is needed too. Also available at HK. It's a fairly big layout to get...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-06-2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 1,187
Views: 56,147
Posted By flypaper 2
OK Here's a bit of a breakdown. All stuff from HK...

OK Here's a bit of a breakdown. All stuff from HK and in about 4 yrs use. Two complete systems. I toasted one esc when I didn't have things hooked up right.
3000 watt motor $109.00 Equivalent to the...
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