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Forum: Electric Indoor & Micro RC Flight
05-28-2013, 09:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,968
Posted By Virg.

RE: Flyzone Albatros

RAMCFARLAND wrote:



No problem, Rich. Take a look at the Albatros picture gallery at this web site:

...
Forum: Electric Indoor & Micro RC Flight
03-03-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,968
Posted By Virg.

RE: Flyzone Albatros

I just discovered this thread and find it interesting since I've had experience with THREE of them!

My comment has to do with previous posts on landing gear problems. Cited (in posts #15 and...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
08-16-2011, 10:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,111
Posted By Virg.

RE: Flyzone Albatros

My Albatros transmitter has a range of only 15-18 feet. All batteries test O.K., both in the plane itself as well as in the transmitter. My antenna was folded down (as in so many 2.4 ads), as well...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
03-08-2010, 11:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,741
Posted By Virg.

RE: Best product for removing oil for wood

Jay - Sorry about the double post. I quickly rewrote it when I didn't see it posted. The LAG TIME tricked me up!
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
03-08-2010, 11:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,741
Posted By Virg.

RE: Best product for removing oil for wood

Jay, you might want to check out this posting on removing oil from wood. I haven't tried it myself, but it's worth a shot. Sounds pretty radical, and you may want to try it on some scrap wood...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
03-08-2010, 11:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,741
Posted By Virg.

RE: Best product for removing oil for wood

Jay - you might want to check out this posting to answer your question on removing oil from wood:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9305546

Seems pretty radical, but I hope this...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
02-19-2010, 02:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,973
Posted By Virg.

RE: bending balsa. grain direction?

>>As the wood is currently dry it is easier to bend against the grain rather than with it.<<

Afraid NOT! Small test: take a square of sheet balsa (size could be small); slightly dampen one...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
12-13-2009, 01:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 940
Posted By Virg.

RE: Hangar 9 cub landing gear covering

Hi, Jester, Here's what I did on a different Cub:

1.) Make a paper template of the space between the wires. Place a sheet of paper (with cardboard backing) BEHIND the wires, draw the...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
05-31-2009, 12:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,032
Posted By Virg.

RE: Pic.Repair Howard DGA-5 IKe

Bonjour, Jean. Il est beau - ton petit zing! On dirait un avion de course des ann&eacute;es 30. Dis-moi bonjour &agrave; ton pilote, Harold!
Forum: Questions and Answers
05-28-2009, 01:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 318
Posted By Virg.

Bent Motor Shaft

I bent the motor shaft on this motor on a nose over:

Park 370 Brushless Inrunner Motor, 3600Kv by E-Flite

I wasn't able to straighten it by hand. Is there a way to do this? Or, do I need to...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
04-25-2009, 10:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 684
Posted By Virg.

RE: Fire proof charging box?

SR-71
Go to an Army/Navy store and ask to see AMMUNITION BOXES.
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
04-21-2009, 11:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,123
Posted By Virg.

RE: Lawn Dart

ztdw3etsu , I certainly agree with your decision NOT to repair that sucka! You win the "Crash-of-the-Year" award!
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
04-07-2009, 12:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,496
Posted By Virg.

RE: Hyperion J3 Cub 25e - Scaling it out...!

Friday_2006,

A word on your landing gear: Trexler pneumatic wheels are very Cub-like. Look for the sizes and price$ on Sig's web site: ...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
04-05-2009, 10:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,496
Posted By Virg.

RE: Hyperion J3 Cub 25e - Scaling it out...!

[size=4]b]Friday 2006[/b], It's hard to comment on your Cub project without knowing what size the model is. Here are a couple of early thoughts:

1.) &lt;&lt; Its not the same model as mine, but...
Forum: Seaplanes
01-15-2009, 06:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,747
Posted By Virg.

RE: Float Plane Help on Correct Setup

Cubmaster126, Your mention of "vertical winglets added to the top and bottom of the elevator stab" would serve the same purpose as my suggesation of sub-rudders which would be located UNDER the...
Forum: Seaplanes
01-15-2009, 02:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,747
Posted By Virg.

RE: Float Plane Help on Correct Setup

Cubmaster126, If you find your plane (with floats added) is less stable than before, you might consider adding a sub-rudder just as with full-scale planes.

You might want to see my discussion on...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
12-09-2008, 01:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,439
Posted By Virg.

RE: Three Piece Twist

radamansx12,

Here's my advice: (It's not complete, but no one can offer that yet.)

Take off the covering! Only then will you know if parts merely need gluing back (with CA),or if parts...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
11-07-2008, 01:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,047
Posted By Virg.

RE: reason # 84 why i crashed my plane

Reply to lejongleur:

Not surprising that you've had so many crashes! I understand French, and your Member Name tips me that you are a JUGGLER! You should certainly be aware that "What goes up...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
10-18-2008, 10:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,972
Posted By Virg.

RE: Cessna 182 Main Wing 50

Rodolfo,

Possible bad news on your Cessna:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7748212/tm.htm

Also, have you tried contacting Raidentech?
[email protected]

Finally, I think...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
10-16-2008, 11:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,972
Posted By Virg.

RE: Cessna 182 Main Wing 50

Rodolfo, it might help if you specify the MANUFACTURER'S name, since there are many kits of this Cessna.

Good luck with the remainder of the hurricane season!
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
10-04-2008, 10:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 744
Posted By Virg.

RE: replacement screens and engine

Mungrel Dog, Hi, Mate, Try this URL to talk to Hangar 9:


http://www.hangar-9.com/

Virg.
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
09-28-2008, 09:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 744
Posted By Virg.

RE: LANDING GEAR INFO NEEDED

Manofsteel, Have you tried Tower Hobbies? Cick on each listing to find TECH NOTES which give the dimensions. Don't forget - you'll need to order AXLES also.


...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
09-27-2008, 02:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,875
Posted By Virg.

RE: wingtip damage balsa/fiberglass

Kiosk, You did a great job on this repair! I don't think you said what material you used to fill the damaged area.

At first, you seemed hesitant about repairing the model. I'll bet you're...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
09-24-2008, 01:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,916
Posted By Virg.

RE: broken wing spar advice

Cubfloater,

45° Taper:

To visualize this: imagine a square; draw a dotted line from the upper left corner to the lower right. This dotted line will represent a slant of 45° from top...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
09-24-2008, 12:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 999
Posted By Virg.

RE: ultacoat covering

Rye, is that CUB yellow?
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