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Forum: General Electric Discussions Yesterday, 12:44 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 695
Posted By solentlife
RM and RCME were my 'bibles' for years ! I...

RM and RCME were my 'bibles' for years !

I had folders of them but when I divorced lost them.

I bought Rojair because price vs size was better than Cambia .... but honest - I would put either...
Forum: General Electric Discussions Yesterday, 06:24 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 695
Posted By solentlife
There's a very good point there that I feel hits...

There's a very good point there that I feel hits me square on ! Good example is the SE5 I built .... floor insulation foam sheet and Depron .... took a free plan and modified to suit more my style...
Forum: General Electric Discussions Yesterday, 06:09 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 695
Posted By solentlife
Funny you mention the Funfighters ... I flew the...

Funny you mention the Funfighters ... I flew the 'rival' company's FF's - Rojair. I absolutely LOVED them ... I had the Spitfire Mk24 and the FW190D ... they were really good flyers and the spit on a...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-24-2013, 08:53 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 695
Posted By solentlife
Something that seems to have been passed by .......

Something that seems to have been passed by .... the crappy paint that factorys use !

I received a new fuselage for one of my models ... looked gorgeous in the bag ... Took it out and lifted of...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-24-2013, 07:30 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 695
Posted By solentlife
Being a UK person ... English actually ... I...

Being a UK person ... English actually ... I remember cars that mechanics were slogging, lumps that would go on forever. But the car bodies would fall away in a few years. The old Essex V6 kept Ford...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-24-2013, 07:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 387
Posted By solentlife
It is commonly believed that HK deletes unkind...

It is commonly believed that HK deletes unkind reviews .... but as to blocking people ... I'm not a believer ... I've posted some negative on products and not had any problem.

But who knows ......
Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 05-23-2013, 04:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 117
Posted By solentlife
I see HK have come out with Vers. 2 Stinger while...

I see HK have come out with Vers. 2 Stinger while the origin ( Freewing ) is still selling on the original Vers 1 via RC Castle ...

Nigel
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-23-2013, 02:03 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 695
Posted By solentlife
There were a lot of contestants including well...

There were a lot of contestants including well known UK Magazine reviewers / people etc. I have a youtube vid of the comp ... solentlifeuk ...

I was a crazy builder ... built a Zlin krobat in...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-23-2013, 01:32 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 695
Posted By solentlife
Attached photos are of Nieuport 28 kit bought on...

Attached photos are of Nieuport 28 kit bought on Thursday ... placed 8th in Scale Comp Southern UK, Beaulieu on the Sunday ... back in early 1990's.

Nigel
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-23-2013, 09:32 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 695
Posted By solentlife
WOT4 .... boy do I miss mine !! I cannot imagine...

WOT4 .... boy do I miss mine !! I cannot imagine a Foamy WOT4 doing what my original Foss WOT4 did ..... piped 61 .... vertical out of hand .... flew in any winds literally.

I don't think any...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 05-22-2013, 08:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 255
Posted By solentlife
Most chargers will charge at higher rate than...

Most chargers will charge at higher rate than discharge ... so even from LVC ...charging UP to storage would be quicker than discharging via common charger ....

But Brushed ESC's are limited...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-22-2013, 08:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 387
Posted By solentlife
Being the slow-fly with the 'bent shape' that's a...

Being the slow-fly with the 'bent shape' that's a distinct possibility

Nigel
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 05-22-2013, 07:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 255
Posted By solentlife
This was my first thought ... but I have 3 boxes...

This was my first thought ... but I have 3 boxes of packs and vary from 3S to 5S .... so then considered a made up ESC / motor combo apparatus instead.

Flydiver's low battery alarm - now that's...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-22-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 695
Posted By solentlife
That's strange as I find it easier to repair a...

That's strange as I find it easier to repair a balsa job than a foam - I mean to a presentable standard.

But I agree that there comes a point where the damage to a 'balsa' based model can...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-22-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 695
Posted By solentlife
True ... but I think you missed my point ... My...

True ... but I think you missed my point ... My point is about Life Expectancy of model.......

Nigel
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 05-22-2013, 05:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 255
Posted By solentlife
Discharger design ?

Most chargers have low discharge rates ... and taking a LiPo down to storage charge can be a painfully long time. Having a large collection of them - many of them sit idle and not used so often as...
Forum: Beginners 05-22-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 640
Posted By solentlife
Well - I have a strict budget and I just bought...

Well - I have a strict budget and I just bought another B6 ... to pair with my existing ...

For me - when I'm home from assignments - I have time AT HOME ... that is 24hrs a day ... So I sit and...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-22-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 695
Posted By solentlife
Sorry but I hope you mean that more kindly than...

Sorry but I hope you mean that more kindly than it comes across ....

I am fully aware that it is 2013 ... I am also fully aware of what is in shops / online etc. etc.

If my post is read...
Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 05-22-2013, 03:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,112
Posted By solentlife
The flight was uninteresting to be honest ......

The flight was uninteresting to be honest ... nowhere near speed I expected. Then motor died ... and she fell like a brick !

Having nothing better to do and cost of new would stop me getting...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-22-2013, 03:23 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 695
Posted By solentlife
Why has Model Life Expectancy changed ?

This applies to both electric and conventional powered models .....

Decades ago - we built our models or if pushed for time bought a ready made from hobby shop that some local guy knocked up for...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 05-21-2013, 07:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,632
Posted By solentlife
Flying at Ex Soviet Fighter base ... Cirava ... ...

Flying at Ex Soviet Fighter base ... Cirava ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xASZzQozlM&feature=youtu.be

Nigel
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-21-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 387
Posted By solentlife
I have a sport model .... foam copy of the Pilot...

I have a sport model .... foam copy of the Pilot QB10 I made up. It goes through props like nobody's biz !! So I bought a bag of cheapo props of HK ... (Flydiver .......... they are UNBRANDED ....)...
Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 05-21-2013, 03:45 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,419
Posted By solentlife
Cirava ... ex Soviet Fighter Airfield ..... ...

Cirava ... ex Soviet Fighter Airfield .....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7RKGhlcvn8&feature=youtu.be

Nigel
Forum: Pusher Park Jets 05-21-2013, 02:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,413
Posted By solentlife
I can't seem to win at moment with this model ......

I can't seem to win at moment with this model ... all was fine with her till she had a failed launch ... the wing / fuselage cracked. Repaired and then only trouble every launch after ... motors...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-21-2013, 12:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 387
Posted By solentlife
Agreed .... but he is getting 9 - 3 o'clock not 6...

Agreed .... but he is getting 9 - 3 o'clock not 6 ...

OK - I have question for original poster ... have you drilled the hub for larger shaft ?

Nigel
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-21-2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 387
Posted By solentlife
First of all ... 9 - 3 o'clock always ? is this...

First of all ... 9 - 3 o'clock always ? is this with ALL props of this bag ?

If all - then sounds like balancer is not centred. I use the helicopter blade balancer - two threaded cones on a...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-19-2013, 08:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 255
Posted By solentlife
Hi Guy ... you really are digging a hole deeper...

Hi Guy ... you really are digging a hole deeper and deeper ... go lok at the diagram I posted and you will see that colour is only relevant for the two end leads ... inbetween can be any colour.
...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-19-2013, 08:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 255
Posted By solentlife
mmmmm given that many are not electrically savvy...

mmmmm given that many are not electrically savvy ... I think it might be preferable for majority to stay with factory fitted gear ! ;)

I've sketched up a typical 3S lead diagram to help some...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-18-2013, 09:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 255
Posted By solentlife
So your battery balance lead exhibits similar to...

So your battery balance lead exhibits similar to mine ...

The plug only plugs in one way ... so what's problem ....

Nigel
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 05-18-2013, 08:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,632
Posted By solentlife
First time Hand Launching .... ...

First time Hand Launching ....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKY-JH3Lgsw&feature=youtu.be

Nigel
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