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Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
03-11-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,829
Posted By nick1881

RE: Flaps or Spoilers ? Radian

Although I don't have any experience with a Radian, I can tell you that with a full scale aircraft we use the first 10-15 degrees for increased lift. Anything after that is all induced drag. When...
Forum: Kit Building
03-10-2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,451
Posted By nick1881

RE: Carl Goldberg Ultimate 10-300 Brotherhood.

Here is another one, 2 bids so far and its up to $76 dollars so far.

...
Forum: Kit Building
03-10-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,451
Posted By nick1881

RE: Carl Goldberg Ultimate 10-300 Brotherhood.

well he must have changed it....his buy it now was $500!!!!!! and his opening bid was $350. reality must have set in, if his buy it now was 200 i might consider it
Forum: Kit Building
03-09-2013, 06:15 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,451
Posted By nick1881

RE: Carl Goldberg Ultimate 10-300 Brotherhood.

please tell me someone saw this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carl-Goldberg-10-300-Ultimate-Biplance-Kit-53-/251242124117?pt=US_Radio_Control_Control_Line&hash=item3a7f329355

I love my ultimate and...
Forum: Kit Building
02-08-2013, 05:09 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,072
Posted By nick1881

RE: Carl Goldberg Ultimate build

Ok so something important happened today with this bird. I've been pulling out all the wiring, to try and tidy things up. The leads from the 2 elevator servos and the rudder servo are too long, so...
Forum: Kit Building
02-07-2013, 08:21 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,072
Posted By nick1881

RE: Carl Goldberg Ultimate build

So here is the new tray, becoming a cradle for the tank. As you can see my idea was to mount the batteries on the sides of the cradle. Sucks not having my shop!!!! Pain in the ass to sand all the...
Forum: Kit Building
02-06-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,072
Posted By nick1881

RE: Carl Goldberg Ultimate build

Jeff, the pictures of your plane are awesome. That bird is beautiful.

So here are the pictures of the old tray and the new one I designed. It's slightly wider and longer. It's longer so I can...
Forum: Kit Building
02-05-2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,072
Posted By nick1881

RE: Carl Goldberg Ultimate build

well after about 4 years i have decided to revive this old thread. The ultimate has seen its fair share of "hanger rash" ahem haha. My big baby of a golden retreiver gets scared when it thunders...
Forum: Kit Building
09-03-2012, 06:22 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,451
Posted By nick1881

RE: Carl Goldberg Ultimate 10-300 Brotherhood.

Thanksj. Paul. I have seen plenty of triton 2 for sale on eBay. Is it considered a "smart charger"? For lipo's I have the cell pro4 from fma. It tells the voltage of each cell, the amount of mah's...
Forum: Kit Building
09-02-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,451
Posted By nick1881

RE: Carl Goldberg Ultimate 10-300 Brotherhood.

ok well i believe i found the culprit, and i feel a bit dumb. My futaba wall charger clearly states the out put is 50 mah at 4.8 volts, not 6 volts. duhhhhhhh

so what chargers has everyone...
Forum: Kit Building
09-02-2012, 04:41 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,451
Posted By nick1881

RE: Carl Goldberg Ultimate 10-300 Brotherhood.

Well I switched the volt meter over to 4.8v just to see and it went straight to green. I think the battery dropped a cell. Gonna pick up a new one soon. I never thought about a wall charger only...
Forum: Kit Building
09-01-2012, 04:39 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,451
Posted By nick1881

RE: Carl Goldberg Ultimate 10-300 Brotherhood.

What reciever battery has everyone been using. I have a 5 cell hydrimax 2000mah battery I have been using, but I'm getting worried. I charged it for 40 hours at 50mah and all seemed well. After...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
08-10-2012, 01:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,303
Posted By nick1881

RE: Greatplanes Spectra rebuild/redesign

couple more pictures......i found this little patch of grass right on the side of Mt. Washington overlooking the Pittsburgh. The grass strip is about 150' by 60'
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
08-10-2012, 01:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,303
Posted By nick1881

RE: Greatplanes Spectra rebuild/redesign

man what a difference a couple hours makes. I went back to fly a little yesterday after i made the maiden proposal. When i went back i took 2 charged battery packs, the plane and the transmitter. ...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
08-09-2012, 08:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,303
Posted By nick1881

RE: Greatplanes Spectra rebuild/redesign

well i finally remaidened the spectra today. It went really well. the power system was awesome. Master airscrew 05 motor/ 3:1 gearbox/ 14x9 folding prop/ 2 cell lipo. after 3 brisk climbs to 500...
Forum: Kit Building
07-30-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,451
Posted By nick1881

RE: Carl Goldberg Ultimate 10-300 Brotherhood.

alfred,

you sent me a pm about two years ago when you started the "brotherhood"......well after a long time away i just came back and found your message.


I need a #!!!!!!! i was hoping...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-30-2012, 06:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,303
Posted By nick1881

RE: Greatplanes Spectra rebuild/redesign

hey thanks Soarrich, im probably over thinking this a little bit and making it more difficult than it needs to be.

So work has been coming along steadily. I have gotten all the covering off...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-27-2012, 02:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,303
Posted By nick1881

RE: Greatplanes Spectra rebuild/redesign

Thanks Rock, ill check that soda bottle method out!!!


ok so im taking the covering off of the wings to redo them as well as fix up a few little dings and dents. WHAT A NIGHTMARE!!!! i have...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-26-2012, 09:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,303
Posted By nick1881

RE: Greatplanes Spectra rebuild/redesign

Thanks Soarrich, i wasnt sure if anybody was watching/interested!!!!

well i have been putting in some hours and liking what im seeing. Got the fuse stripped down and recovered, as well as...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-23-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,303
Posted By nick1881

RE: Greatplanes Spectra rebuild/redesign

Well i got a good deal of work done today. First up was to route the pushrod tubes throught the fuse. I was then able to mount the tail feathers and hinge/mock up the control surfaces. I think it...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-19-2012, 10:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,303
Posted By nick1881

RE: Greatplanes Spectra rebuild/redesign

well today i put in an order today from hobbyking for a folding prop spinner, turnigy brushed esc and a set of 14x9 carbon prop blades. Ridiculous prices on this stuff, but i gotta say im a little...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-17-2012, 09:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,303
Posted By nick1881

RE: Greatplanes Spectra rebuild/redesign

here are the new tailfeathers mocked up on the fuse. Ive also started to put the lightening holes in the elevator.

In addition You can see the bare spot in front of the vertical stab, where it...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-17-2012, 12:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,303
Posted By nick1881

RE: Greatplanes Spectra rebuild/redesign

here is a few more of the redesigned tail feathers.

Now for my logic:

It has been stated in other threads that the tail of the sailplane wallows in turns due to a short tail moment. To...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-16-2012, 09:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,303
Posted By nick1881

RE: Greatplanes Spectra rebuild/redesign

so i have started this project by addressing problem number 2. Redesigning the tail and this is what i have so far.
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