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Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
09-17-2013, 07:01 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 45,907
Posted By wsmalley

I think you're exactly correct! The only logical...

I think you're exactly correct! The only logical use I can see.
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
09-16-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 45,907
Posted By wsmalley

Horizontal stab? elevator thingy?

I too am building the Stuka. Right now I'm trying to figure out how to model the things on the stab...not sure what purpose they serve. Do your plans show them? Bill
Forum: Electric General Discussion
06-08-2012, 08:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 542
Posted By wsmalley

APC folding props?

I just bought my first APC folding prop....and probably my last! It appears the hub is designed for a tapered collet or bushing, yet nowhere on the APC site could I find mention of such a thing. Of...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
05-19-2012, 09:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 839
Posted By wsmalley

RE: Battery, or charger?

Cell 3 is 8.3 v, correct on the other 2.
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
05-19-2012, 08:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 839
Posted By wsmalley

Battery, or charger?

2200, 3s, 11v Lipo (Zippy), Thunder AC6 charger. Charger giving me an 'error' saying 2 s and 3 cell...I guess not reading 1 cell. I read across the JXT balance plug 8.3, and 4.33 and 4.33volts. ...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
05-12-2012, 08:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,061
Posted By wsmalley

Powering a 2 meter?

I dug out my old Spectre 2 meter glider planning to repower with a brushless/lipo combo. I had a geared brushed motor way back with a bunch of nicads. It would barely climb and didn't get enough...
Forum: Questions and Answers
04-01-2012, 11:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 588
Posted By wsmalley

FY 30A, or FY20A, stabilization system?

Wondering if there's much experience with these systems. Specifically, I'd like to know if this would work with elevators, (SU 27 Flanker) where I'm using A Futaba 8 channel with the elevators mixed...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
03-25-2012, 11:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 780
Posted By wsmalley

RE: Running two ESC's and 2 motors?

Probably sounded like a stupid question, but let me explain what happened! I had just received a second 100A ESC; however, it was a newer version of the same 'Sentilon' ESC. I had a programming...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
03-25-2012, 08:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 780
Posted By wsmalley

Running two ESC's and 2 motors?

Is there any magic to hooking two ESC's/motors to your receiver throttle channel( for a twin EDF)? In other words will a simple 'Y' connector work, or would you need a reversing 'Y'? Bill
Forum: Electric RC Jets
03-18-2012, 10:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 777
Posted By wsmalley

Su 27: where to put the batteries!

Pic of my Flanker with 2-5" fans. Plan on 2 10s packs, actually 4 5s. No space in the fuse for this many packs, so looked for alternatives. A plastic tennis ball 'picker upper' ( plastic 3" tube)...
Forum: Electric RC Jets
02-25-2012, 09:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 924
Posted By wsmalley

Ducting: most importent factors?

I'm working on my large scale (108" OAL), Su 27 Flanker using two 5" fans. I've built one 'bell mouthed' inlet and starting on the second. My outlet ducting is built with 1/64th ply, with a slight...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
02-21-2012, 10:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 986
Posted By wsmalley

RE: Air cylinders-long stroke...where?

Thanks for the tip! That's getting pretty close. I was hoping to find something a little more 'sleek', but if not, that would work. Bill
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
02-21-2012, 08:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 986
Posted By wsmalley

Air cylinders-long stroke...where?

Building an SU 27 Flanker from Bertella plans..much modified. I need 2 long stroke, skinny, air cylinder for the air brake and nose wheel. I see some adds for the high $ jet kits that show these...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
02-07-2012, 12:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 483
Posted By wsmalley

A 'working' jet canopy...How?

Here are pics of a mock-up of a canopy for my scratchbuild Su-27. I'd like to build a working opening canopy, but, I can't figure out how to properly hinge the thing. It seems it should rise up a...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
01-16-2012, 10:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 755
Posted By wsmalley

Charging lipo's wired in series?

I've just ordered a 2nd 5000mah 5s to run in series for an EDF application. I notice a suggested wiring method is to solder and shrink wrap one set of wires. My question is how the charge works...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
01-16-2012, 09:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,181
Posted By wsmalley

RE: Connectors for 8 AWG Lipo?

Thanks! As it turns out, I had the gold connectors I'd bought way back. Turns out when I got the battery it already had those connectors soldered on, so all I had to do was put them on the ESC. ...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
01-09-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,181
Posted By wsmalley

Connectors for 8 AWG Lipo?

I just bought my first 'big' battery for an EDF. When I look at the #8 wire, the Dean connectors I've used on small batteries hardly seem adequate. What do you guys recommend for running 2 -...
Forum: Electric RC Jets
01-07-2012, 06:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,364
Posted By wsmalley

RE: What batteries for 5

Yep, balsa and ply! I've done a little glassing at this point but kind of 'shelved' the project 'til working the power issue out. The batteries I think may be better camaflaged then the gigantic...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
01-06-2012, 01:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,027
Posted By wsmalley

Thunder AC6 temp sensor?

Can't seem to find a source for the temerature sensor...which I don't have. Anyone know where to get one? As well as....do I really need one? Seems cool but apparently doesn't come with the basic...
Forum: Electric RC Jets
01-05-2012, 02:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,364
Posted By wsmalley

RE: What batteries for 5

I'll see if I can get these pics to work, had to try to transfer them from another PC. The LG is all scratch built, I have put in leading edge flaps and maybe you can see the airbrake. Originally,...
Forum: Electric RC Jets
01-03-2012, 11:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,364
Posted By wsmalley

RE: What batteries for 5

You're dead on! These are the Haoye 7 blade and HobbyKing stuff I've had awhile. Some time back, the 'tech guy' suggested the mods to the motor( ceramic bearings) and, I think, the 700 motor as the...
Forum: Electric RC Jets
01-01-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,364
Posted By wsmalley

RE: What batteries for 5

Thanks for the input! At least now I have some idea of a starting point. I have two of these to try and shoehorn into an SU27, space for the batteries being the problem. The second motor, as yet,...
Forum: Electric RC Jets
12-29-2011, 04:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,364
Posted By wsmalley

What batteries for 5" fan?

I have a 5" fan driven by a KB-45-17XL (Kv:700) with ceramic bearings (inrunner) with a 100Amp ESC. Any suggestions as to a good Lipo pack to drive this. Thanks
Forum: Electric RC Jets
11-25-2011, 04:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,902
Posted By wsmalley

RE: Canada has just restricted Lithium Polymer batteries across our boarder's ?!?!

Relax, Gents. Soon model airplanes will be banned.....except maybe plastic 'snap together' models. We should learn how to fold paper airplanes....wait a minute....they're flammable. Soon we can...
Forum: Electric RC Jets
05-24-2011, 10:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,185
Posted By wsmalley

RE: Great Beginner Ducted Jet Skyray ! $89

Oh Man, why did I come here....Now I have to have one! Have a big scratchbuilt almost built but haven't hurried 'cause I was afraid to fly it. This thing looks like a really great entry level jet. ...
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