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RE: Mechanical Retract Dilemma - 2/1/2006 2:39:36 PM   
MinnFlyer



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To hook them up, all you have to do is to screw the end onto the actuator pin (Instead of a clevis).

Here's a drawing, I have pics at home that I'll try to remember to post.

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RE: Mechanical Retract Dilemma - 2/1/2006 2:46:18 PM   
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RE: Mechanical Retract Dilemma - 2/2/2006 5:53:48 AM   
kaastrup



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BUT once again what size do I need ?

Color Type Hardware Size Length Minimum Radius Sets per package Number
Splined Nylon Flexible 2-56 36 inches (91 cm) 2-1/2" (64 mm) 2 No. S503
Splined Nylon Flexible 2-56 48 Inches (122 cm) 2-1/2" (64 mm) 2 No. S504
Splined Nylon Flexible 2 mm 36 inches (91 cm) 2-1/2" (64 mm) 2 No. S573
Splined Nylon Flexible 2 mm 48 inches (122 cm) 2-1/2" (64 mm) 2 No. S574
Splined Nylon Semiflexible 2-56 36 inches (91 cm) 3-1/2" (89 mm) 2 No. S505
Splined Nylon Semiflexible 2-56 48 Inches (122 cm) 3-1/2" (89 mm) 2 No. S506
Splined Nylon Flexible 2 mm 36 inches (91 cm) 3-1/2" (89 mm) 2 No. S575
Splined Nylon Flexible 2 mm 48 inches (122 cm) 3-1/2" (89 mm) 2 No. S576
Splined Nylon High Strength 4-40 36 inches (91 cm) 12" (300 mm) 2 No. S517
Splined Nylon High Strength 4-40 60 inches (152 cm) 12" (300 mm) 2 No. S518



Is it 2-56 or 2 mm ????????

Chris


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RE: Mechanical Retract Dilemma - 2/2/2006 1:07:20 PM   
Furyflyer2



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Status: offline 		It's 2-56 thread. Splined Nylon Semiflexible 2-56 36 inches (91 cm) 3-1/2" (89 mm) 2 No. S505


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RE: Mechanical Retract Dilemma - 3/31/2006 4:50:17 PM   
MinnFlyer



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Status: offline 		A Review of these retracts is available in RCU Magazine:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=686

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RE: Mechanical Retract Dilemma - 12/30/2006 4:46:50 AM   
mirwin


 

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Status: offline 		MinnFlyer, I haven't seen any posts on the retract units you're developing. Any news for us?


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RE: Mechanical Retract Dilemma - 12/30/2006 12:51:59 PM   
MinnFlyer



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RE: Mechanical Retract Dilemma - 12/30/2006 1:53:12 PM   
Jim Dines


 

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Apparantly, 3DX Hobbies no longer carry this size retract. I have been checking their web site periodically for almost a year, and they have been out of stock. Is there another source for the gear?

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RE: Mechanical Retract Dilemma - 12/31/2006 12:31:29 PM   
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RE: Mechanical Retract Dilemma - 12/31/2006 1:34:42 PM   
Jim Dines


 

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ORIGINAL: Furyflyer2

I still have plans to produce them, I have been so busy manufacturing http://airfoilz.com planes, that I have not be able to get them back into production, but do plan on it for 07'. Once I have a better Idea on a date for release I will let you all know.

MinnFlyer:
Is there another source for this gear?

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RE: Mechanical Retract Dilemma - 12/31/2006 2:30:42 PM   
MinnFlyer



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Status: offline 		No, Paul (Furyflyer2) has the exclusive rights to production. Keep an eye on the website. As he said, he plans to run another batch in 2007

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RE: Mechanical Retract Dilemma - 12/31/2006 3:52:11 PM   
Jim Dines


 

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Status: offline 		Thanks for your reply, however, looking at the web site, it is perfectly understandable that these retracts have been unavailable for so long: they are not a fit with the rest of the product line handled by 3DX.

It is easy to conclude that these retracts will always be a low priority at 3DX. Not a slam at 3DX, just being realistic. Every business has to take care of their "bread and butter" customers first.

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RE: Mechanical Retract Dilemma - 1/3/2007 7:51:45 PM   
Furyflyer2



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Status: offline 		No sorry they are not low on the priority level, just have not had time to tool up, but I am making arrangements to get them done.


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RE: Mechanical Retract Dilemma - 1/24/2007 3:09:41 AM   
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RE: Mechanical Retract Dilemma - 1/24/2007 2:03:56 PM   
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RE: Mechanical Retract Dilemma - 2/2/2007 8:17:37 PM   
Furyflyer2



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Status: offline 		OK guys sorry for the LONG WAIT! The retracts are in production and we have a realese date of March 12th. We will be able to keep these in stock for quite a while.


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RE: Mechanical Retract Dilemma - 2/2/2007 9:31:37 PM   
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