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Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 10-02-2012, 04:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 910
Posted By hillbille
Why not make a simple "LONG" ply LG block -...

Why not make a simple "LONG" ply LG block - connecting the two lg blocks you show in your photo - but make it all one single piece - then just put it ON the fuse and apply your rubber bands over it....
Forum: Power Systems 09-26-2012, 04:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,085
Posted By hillbille
Sorry I read the post AFTER the happy sequel and...

Sorry I read the post AFTER the happy sequel and passed it right by!! LOL!! And yes the comments were directed to solving your problem. I am happy to see that you have friends there that think along...
Forum: Power Systems 09-26-2012, 04:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,085
Posted By hillbille
After reading your further posts several things...

After reading your further posts several things come to mind. If this was bent in a crash the shaft may have been moved to the rear - sliding along the sharp point of the grub screw creating a divot...
Forum: Power Systems 09-25-2012, 09:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,085
Posted By hillbille
Without knowing the make and manufacturer of YOUR...

Without knowing the make and manufacturer of YOUR motor it is difficult to give you specific advise.

Most electric motors have the shaft "pressed" in which means it is slightly oversize and a very...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-21-2012, 08:52 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,453
Posted By hillbille
When you have some shaft sticking out the back...

When you have some shaft sticking out the back side of a motor - especially when it is there to allow a safety collar (prevents the entire shaft, can and all from being pulled forward out of the...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-19-2012, 05:33 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,453
Posted By hillbille
It appears to me in the first photo you uploaded...

It appears to me in the first photo you uploaded of the black cased motor that is "mounted" in the old fuel plane via home made mounts that the motor clearance to the mount rails is VERY close if not...
Forum: Warbird Electrics 11-22-2011, 01:18 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 9,741
Posted By hillbille
I believe they are RC Lander kits. They are foam....

I believe they are RC Lander kits. They are foam.

Look pretty good don't they?


Hillbille
Forum: WWI Era 11-07-2011, 04:47 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 12,944
Posted By hillbille
These planes are still around flying. Shot this...

These planes are still around flying. Shot this one at the Ace-In-The-Hole all electric fun fly in Las Vegas in early October of this year. Flew very nicely too! Stock as far as I know.

...
Forum: Wings Across America 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 2013 05-25-2011, 09:22 AM
Replies: 3,313
Views: 276,682
Posted By hillbille
First - Happy to hear Tom is okay!! Second -...

First - Happy to hear Tom is okay!!

Second - I have been giving a lot of thought to the binding issues with the Squirt. I keep coming back to the fact that the motor control is for a brushed...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 03-27-2011, 11:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,240
Posted By hillbille
Nitro airplanes always made me laugh when I read...

Nitro airplanes always made me laugh when I read the labels and then groan when I read the price tag. The nitro planes as a "general" rule convert easily to electric, but sometimes do not fly well....
Forum: General Electric Discussions 03-18-2011, 06:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,992
Posted By hillbille
Not many entries followed the rules. That being...

Not many entries followed the rules. That being said I did vote for your entry.


Hillbille
Forum: Aerial Photography 02-28-2011, 07:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,494
Posted By hillbille
Here is an "onboard" video shot of me flying my...

Here is an "onboard" video shot of me flying my Superfly. The camera was stuck to the very front point of the Superfly via velcro and then launched. There is no dampning of the camera nor is the...
Forum: Aerial Photography 02-28-2011, 07:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,494
Posted By hillbille
Here is a link to "hat cam" footage I shot with a...

Here is a link to "hat cam" footage I shot with a keychain cam.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_W24l9AuQ0

It is a video of a CMP C-160 Transall I was maidening. The thread link is here:
...
Forum: Aerial Photography 02-28-2011, 07:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,494
Posted By hillbille
For what you want it is probably your best bet. ...

For what you want it is probably your best bet.


Hillbille
Forum: Aerial Photography 12-17-2010, 08:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,878
Posted By hillbille
Examples: Picture taken from about 600' or...

Examples:

Picture taken from about 600' or so with camera in a "fixed" position and servo triggered. About a 45 degree angle down from the plane.
...
Forum: Video Parking lot 12-03-2010, 08:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,244
Posted By hillbille
In order to do what you "want" to do you will...

In order to do what you "want" to do you will need to bypass the integral BEC of the ESC and use a UBEC. Other options include getting a completely different ESC that has a built in switch. With an...
Forum: Beginners 11-07-2010, 10:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,826
Posted By hillbille
You probably have it secure enough for flight. A...

You probably have it secure enough for flight. A good thought to keep in mind as you go along is that the further out on that "shaft" you place a prop then the more carefully you need to be about...
Forum: Beginners 11-06-2010, 11:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,826
Posted By hillbille
Chellie is absolutely correct. The hex shape...

Chellie is absolutely correct. The hex shape molded into GWS props is to allow a nut (3mm) to be used as a STOP for the prop depth on the motor shaft for the purpose of spacing the prop out to clear...
Forum: Wings Across America 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 2013 07-21-2010, 11:23 PM
Replies: 3,313
Views: 276,682
Posted By hillbille
I know I just got excited!! Hillbille

I know I just got excited!!

Hillbille
Forum: Wings Across America 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 2013 07-19-2010, 11:46 PM
Replies: 3,313
Views: 276,682
Posted By hillbille
I agree. There should be a way for us to do a...

I agree. There should be a way for us to do a memorial. Seems like it is always hard to lose those we think of in lighter times. Remembering them for the fun THEY had is probably the best way to pay...
Forum: Wings Across America 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 2013 07-19-2010, 03:33 AM
Replies: 3,313
Views: 276,682
Posted By hillbille
My little flight...

I put on my keychain cam and recorded my little flight of the WAA-08 Squirt at Calico Dry Lake early this morning. I went at 06:30 a.m. hoping to beat the wind as it has been getting up into the 15 -...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 08-21-2009, 10:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,368
Posted By hillbille
The lg on a Super Cub are easily removed from the...

The lg on a Super Cub are easily removed from the fuse just by pulling one side as it is shaped in a fashion to "clip" into it's retaining slot built into the battery box insert. New lg with longer...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 08-21-2009, 10:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,368
Posted By hillbille
What I suggest is Gorilla Glue - used VERY...

What I suggest is Gorilla Glue - used VERY sparingly. It is very light when dry and can be cut/dremeled/sanded like regular foam. For a quick fix try using some strapping tape. A small strip folded...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 08-16-2009, 03:22 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,977
Posted By hillbille
You guys are way over the top in your flying...

You guys are way over the top in your flying abilities than me. I don't build to last any more than a few flights! LOL!!! Actually these were intended for small delta and profile COMBAT planes. You...
Forum: Aerial Photography 03-02-2009, 05:21 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,570
Posted By hillbille
OK - here is an updated version - still the exact...

OK - here is an updated version - still the exact same video but with a title and credits.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gtm0v6roZaY


Hillbille

(The link un the other post WILL be...
Forum: General RC items forsale forum 01-13-2009, 01:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,024
Posted By hillbille
I will only part with them if you send me a PM...

I will only part with them if you send me a PM with your address!! They'll go out in tomorrows mail.


Hillbille
Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 12-10-2008, 09:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,305
Posted By hillbille
Mike - Actually I never tried the stock set up...

Mike -
Actually I never tried the stock set up as i already had the Haoye balanced and had the HXT2835 3900 in it already so I just pressured it into the airframe and used it. The 7 blade fan sounds...
Forum: Aerial Photography 12-02-2008, 06:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 845
Posted By hillbille
Mark - great pictures and what a nice place to...

Mark - great pictures and what a nice place to fly!!


Mike - any video taken from an RC plane shows every little movement and correction the "pilot" makes - I always tell any student I teach to...
Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 11-30-2008, 02:52 AM
Replies: 789
Views: 60,968
Posted By hillbille
Mike - I just use the spray LPU at first...

Mike -

I just use the spray LPU at first then wait a few minutes for it to get "tacky" then lay on the glass cloth and then open the can of lpu and start brushing!! Then allow that to dry. The...
Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 11-29-2008, 04:48 AM
Replies: 789
Views: 60,968
Posted By hillbille
Still in the paint shop for mine - hardy congrats...

Still in the paint shop for mine - hardy congrats on your maiden though Mike!! Loved the video - looks like it really moves out well! I only hope mine flys nearly as well!!

Lota of "dimples" on my...
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