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Forum: Pusher Park Jets 05-10-2013, 02:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 350
Posted By solentlife
Having made mistake of down on the T45 ... I now...

Having made mistake of down on the T45 ... I now have it near zero down thrust ...

I think these models when you think about it - the EDF thrust is straight out that duct ..... so in my mind...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 04-24-2013, 12:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 812
Posted By solentlife
Many don't admit to it - but watch even the...

Many don't admit to it - but watch even the seasoned fliers .... ;) Throttle to the wall and over she goes ...

I usually gently nudge new fliers to make their loops bigger. Common to see a...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 04-24-2013, 09:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 812
Posted By solentlife
Always good to hear of people improving ... ...

Always good to hear of people improving ...

I know this maybe a little late for you ... but in early stages I always get newbies to practice :

Figure eight circuits so they get to make equal...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 04-14-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 506
Posted By solentlife
Please go back to a previous post of mine where I...

Please go back to a previous post of mine where I make exactly that point. Reason is - Glider has no thrust or power of it's own and you are looking for maximum climb on the bungee ... so hook is...
Forum: Pusher Park Jets 03-20-2013, 04:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 862
Posted By solentlife
My proper model den is too cold as it's of the...

My proper model den is too cold as it's of the front Porch area ... so I'm modelling in my 'Home Office' ... the workbench is my really nice office desk !!

Second floor of my house is still with...
Forum: Pusher Park Jets 03-19-2013, 05:16 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 862
Posted By solentlife
I swapped out the 4.5 x 4.5 prop to a 4.1 x 4.1...

I swapped out the 4.5 x 4.5 prop to a 4.1 x 4.1 .... made big difference to amps draw ... and SCREAM !!

The volts were much better at WOT .. showing 10.4v on the 3S and 34A ... 12.3v and 56A on...
Forum: Pusher Park Jets 03-18-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 862
Posted By solentlife
New life into a beat up 50mm EDF T45 - pusher

Here's the sorry T45 ..

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y245/nluther/Models/Pusher%20convert%20frrom%2050mm%20T45/50mmT45converttopusher1_zps78e1c58d.jpg
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Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 03-14-2013, 08:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 230
Posted By solentlife
Reaming shouldn't throw it off balance unless in...

Reaming shouldn't throw it off balance unless in reality you DRILLED the rotor ... a definite no-no. I ream rotors with no problem at all ... and in fact I've never balanced a unit ... I test rotor...
Forum: Aerial Photography 03-13-2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,058
Posted By solentlife
Considering that many vids are crap - and I...

Considering that many vids are crap - and I include mine in that ... I don't see point of spending serious money on this.

Main point for me in vids - a) for fun, b) to see what happens with the...
Forum: Aerial Photography 03-12-2013, 12:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,058
Posted By solentlife
Bog standard $5 Keychain camera ... I thought...

Bog standard $5 Keychain camera ... I thought about HD but at end of day it's a hobby !!

My Cessna - I poked two small holes through wing just outboard of propeller arc ... then a tie-wrap...
Forum: Flight Simulators 03-08-2013, 12:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 580
Posted By solentlife
Forgive me taking offence at this ..... but I...

Forgive me taking offence at this ..... but I will defend RC Planemaster against such ridiculous rubbish !

I agree that FMS is the pits and not worth installation ... but ~$30 for RC Planemaster...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 03-03-2013, 04:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 501
Posted By solentlife
Until recently I've been like many people...

Until recently I've been like many people fiddling with needle pliers, small pliers etc to make Z bends ......... then I decided to invest in a prope Z bend plier - similar to what I had years ago...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 03-02-2013, 06:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 501
Posted By solentlife
Bicycle spokes for control rods ... in my opinion...

Bicycle spokes for control rods ... in my opinion for most models and particularly with regard to OP's up to 9gr servos ... you don't need music / piano wire ... yes it's preferred - but bike spokes...
Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 02-25-2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 379
Views: 24,425
Posted By solentlife
The $29.99 is the Lanyu model ... The $41...

The $29.99 is the Lanyu model ...

The $41 is the Sapac.

The Sapac is slightly bigger and heavier ... and for some strange reason people seem to get it to go faster than the Lanyu.

If you...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-23-2013, 02:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 346
Posted By solentlife
It's all down to contriolling the 'nerves' before...

It's all down to contriolling the 'nerves' before the flight. And remember you are not alone with this. Myself anf many others who have been at this for more years than we care to admit - STILL get...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-22-2013, 01:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 393
Posted By solentlife
We have a guy in our flying group that LOVES...

We have a guy in our flying group that LOVES touch & go's on snow !!

Honest .... he has a flying wing that he repeatedly tries to slide touch & go on snow ... half the time it noses in and...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-22-2013, 12:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 393
Posted By solentlife
Clean snow is fresh-water .... in fact near...

Clean snow is fresh-water .... in fact near distilled, apart from a little carbon monoxide dissolved and possibly a few dust particles ftom the air. This means it's actually virtually non-conductive....
Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 01-19-2013, 03:34 AM
Replies: 379
Views: 24,425
Posted By solentlife
Ok - lets try a little test ... Do you have...

Ok - lets try a little test ...

Do you have a kitchen Digital Weighing scale ?

We are going to check out the thrust levels of the T45.

Set up T45 with it's battery etc. just same as to...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-17-2013, 06:57 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,430
Posted By solentlife
The Outerzone web-site has provided me with plans...

The Outerzone web-site has provided me with plans of many of the models I flew back in UK ... and I am slowly working my way through ... building in Foam and with electric power.

One that will...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-16-2013, 06:57 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,430
Posted By solentlife
I actually flew C/L with my brother for years on...

I actually flew C/L with my brother for years on our front lawn at home ... then he left home and I was left alone unable to sort how to fly C/L single-handed ! Went to LHS and they put me onto boats...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-07-2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 449
Posted By solentlife
CA is not only glue and in fact is not best...

CA is not only glue and in fact is not best contrary to popular belief. There are much better out there, less brittle, environmentally superior etc.
CA is relegated to tacking while more forgiving...
Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 01-06-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,096
Posted By solentlife
Repairs now wait my return home and also the new...

Repairs now wait my return home and also the new EDF set-up ... Once I have those - I can then fashion a new hatch over the EDF ... and she'll be ready to install radio and maiden.

Colours will...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-04-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 449
Posted By solentlife
As a lover of Bipes ... WW1 types which a...

As a lover of Bipes ...

WW1 types which a lot want to fly are difficult due to short nose and wheels forward. Ground loops and bad landings !

Later 1930's ... 1950's - are much more...
Forum: Beginners 12-29-2012, 06:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 353
Posted By solentlife
Can you not screw / unscrew clevis on the control...

Can you not screw / unscrew clevis on the control rods ?

Nigel
Forum: General Electric Discussions 12-27-2012, 07:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 350
Posted By solentlife
In fact covering in a cooler area can be...

In fact covering in a cooler area can be advantage. The cooler temp leaves the adhesive less tacky and you can slide the film around easier.

Tacking, adhering and shrinking the film has no...
Forum: Flight Simulators 12-11-2012, 03:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 600
Posted By solentlife
Yes - no problem ... but you need to download and...

Yes - no problem ... but you need to download and install 2 utilities on the PC to interpret 9x signals. Cable is standard Audio mini jack cable as used by your speakers to the PC. Forget USB...
Forum: Pusher Park Jets 11-22-2012, 06:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,323
Posted By solentlife
Sorry about that - uploader auto set the Private...

Sorry about that - uploader auto set the Private ! Now changed to Public ... enjoy !

Nigel
Forum: General Electric Discussions 11-11-2012, 04:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 500
Posted By solentlife
I had 3 Futaba M's .... 2 of the 4ch 27Mhz and...

I had 3 Futaba M's .... 2 of the 4ch 27Mhz and this one which is still with me .. a 6ch 35Mhz - one of the last they made before replacing with the later stuff like the Attack versions etc. :
...
Forum: Beginners 11-07-2012, 04:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 448
Posted By solentlife
Its common to align the bottom surface with datum...

Its common to align the bottom surface with datum line through fuselage / tail stabs initially. This gives a relatively neutral alignment at moderate speeds and up, but depending on model type can be...
Forum: Beginners 10-24-2012, 06:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,127
Posted By solentlife
As an old scale hand ... used wood props where...

As an old scale hand ... used wood props where scale dictated ...

as an old pylon hand ... used CF / GFN where speed was needed.

They each have their pros and cons.

One area that I will...
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