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Search: Posts Made By: Will Sgarlat
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Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
08-16-2023, 06:59 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,209
Posted By Will Sgarlat

Rick P, Nice Work

Rick, I guess I was all caught up in seeing the Mach None again after so long, I neglected to say that you're doing a heck of a nice job in reproducing this plane, all in wood, too. Not many people...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
08-10-2023, 10:13 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,209
Posted By Will Sgarlat

I liked the Mach None, too

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/968x726/dsc07994a_e785db7f07bc4fddfd5834c4f0ef3ee9a9fc6967.jpg
The Mach None was a fun 1/2A plane. It was fast with a Cox tee dee .049,...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
06-15-2023, 11:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,351
Posted By Will Sgarlat

Mia45943, In today's age of chat bots, I have...

Mia45943, In today's age of chat bots, I have wondered over the course of a day if you are actually a bot. Please don't be offended, but your answer was so general and, because of the content, it...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
06-15-2023, 02:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,351
Posted By Will Sgarlat

Thanks for your reply Mia45943, I didn't think...

Thanks for your reply Mia45943,
I didn't think anyone would give any advice on this one. I do know an excellent electronics expert who I worked with almost 30 years ago, he may be able to help and...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
01-04-2023, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 724
Posted By Will Sgarlat

Wow, somebody is having wayyy too much fun! What...

Wow, somebody is having wayyy too much fun! What a great job that charging station is. Did you make the charger holders, the input panels and the grommets with a 3D printer? This is clearly an...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
10-16-2022, 06:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,351
Posted By Will Sgarlat

Well I did replace the two power transistors, it...

Well I did replace the two power transistors, it was a tricky proposition, fraught with hazards and pitfalls. And...drumroll and cymbal crash...no change! Aw darnit, I thought I had it.
I'm going...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
08-08-2022, 06:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,351
Posted By Will Sgarlat

Ace DDVC Charger Needs Repair

Hello all,
The Ace DDVC variable current charger is a great tool for charging NiMH batteries from one cell to (many, I forget the top number of cells).
I still use glow power, so it charges my...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
04-14-2020, 07:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 647
Posted By Will Sgarlat

Hi Matt, You were smart to go with gas only, you...

Hi Matt, You were smart to go with gas only, you made it so much easier on yourself, unless you've tweaked your engines to be as temperamental as a glow engine. Seeking speed was my goal as a young...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
04-10-2020, 06:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 647
Posted By Will Sgarlat

Hi Wata! I recognize your avatar and stage name...

Hi Wata! I recognize your avatar and stage name from years ago, too! Hope you've been well. I agree, today's challenges are unique and I wish you excellent luck in avoiding this scourge, too!
I...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
04-10-2020, 08:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 647
Posted By Will Sgarlat

Got a little fired up again!

I brought out a few of my old R/C Boat Modeler magazines, dating from 1991 to the end of their run. NO I didn't look through them ALL, but they're there... It was great to see the old favorites...
Forum: Aerodynamics
03-22-2020, 01:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,836
Posted By Will Sgarlat

Somehow, I "found the time" to get back into...

Somehow, I "found the time" to get back into repairing this wing. I cut it almost...
Forum: Aerodynamics
03-22-2020, 12:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,836
Posted By Will Sgarlat

Somehow, I "found the time" to get back into...

Somehow, I "found the time" to get back into repairing this wing. I cut it in half on the table saw and stuck some aileron stock into the gap and got 19.25° dihedral angle, or 9.6° per side.
I'm...
Forum: Aerodynamics
02-08-2020, 04:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,836
Posted By Will Sgarlat

Thank you Mr. B., I'm going to cut the wing and...

Thank you Mr. B., I'm going to cut the wing and add more dihedral. I measured it and the dihedral angle is 13.3°, less than 7° per side. Ustik above measured well from the picture! I'm...
Forum: Aerodynamics
02-06-2020, 10:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,836
Posted By Will Sgarlat

Thanks Grognard, I think I will take your advice...

Thanks Grognard, I think I will take your advice and cut the wing in half and re-do it with more dihedral angle, I want this one to remain rudder and elevator. The next one will have a more sensibly...
Forum: Aerodynamics
02-06-2020, 05:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,836
Posted By Will Sgarlat

Ustik, I hadn't heard of a canalyser before and I...

Ustik, I hadn't heard of a canalyser before and I just investigated what it is. Very interesting! Thanks for introducing me to the concept!
Forum: Aerodynamics
02-06-2020, 04:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,836
Posted By Will Sgarlat

Yes, Proptop, it is the Ace Mach None! It had...

Yes, Proptop, it is the Ace Mach None! It had only ailerons and elevator and we had to be careful that the fuel didn't run out while you're too far down wind to glide it home! This picture dates...
Forum: Aerodynamics
02-05-2020, 05:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,836
Posted By Will Sgarlat

To make the rudder area bigger, I did this to it....

To make the rudder area bigger, I did this to it. I know, it's awful, but I'm trying stuff out. This change made the model steerable, but not nearly good enough. Do you think that a thin,...
Forum: Aerodynamics
02-05-2020, 05:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,836
Posted By Will Sgarlat

Thanks for your input fellows, The servo strength...

Thanks for your input fellows, The servo strength and the rudder deflection seem OK but I'll check again. The canopy and yes, the sloping "hood" have an...
Forum: Aerodynamics
02-04-2020, 01:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,836
Posted By Will Sgarlat

Tough time turning!

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Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
11-26-2019, 07:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,710
Posted By Will Sgarlat

E-Flite Spider Mount Removal

I have a nice E-flite 280 brushless motor and I want to remove the spider (bulkhead) mount so I can stick it into a carbon shaft fuse and go flying.
Trouble is that I can't get the mount off the...
Forum: Hitec/MultiPlex Radios- Ask Hitec Customer Service
11-14-2018, 01:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 824
Posted By Will Sgarlat

Aurora 7 Receiver crashed

My Aurora 7ch 2.4GHz receiver was in a plane that had a very minor "prang" and the receiver will no longer work. Is this receiver known for being extremely fragile? I tried re-binding it to the...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
05-20-2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 29,431
Posted By Will Sgarlat

RE: DeBolt aircraft

Here are some pics of a deBolt "Live Wire" Caudron kit that I bought in the mid 1980's in old but excellent shape at the local hobby shop. I'm trying to find out how old the kit is and if it's...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-30-2011, 06:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,606
Posted By Will Sgarlat

RE: Who repairs Saito Engines?

Frets: If I could get a definitive set of instructions as to how to take the engine apart and put it back together without screwing up the valve timing, I could set a bearing or two into place. ...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-22-2011, 08:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,606
Posted By Will Sgarlat

Who repairs Saito Engines?

My Saito .56 4-stroke engine needs at least one new crankshaft bearing and an evaluation as to cost of repair. The crank spun in the frozen, rusted inner race for one flight. I'm not sure if the...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
04-07-2011, 02:54 PM
Replies: 516
Views: 180,256
Posted By Will Sgarlat

RE: 1/2A Size Boat Club

Jetpack,
Regarding the Penn throttle gizmo: Very cool! The bottom of the cylinder fits into it and I guess the servo motion opens and closes the three exhause tubes. You have to keep the thing...
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