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Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
02-02-2019, 05:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,683
Posted By catspaw

Do those straight standoffs really work? One...

Do those straight standoffs really work?

One of my first electric conversions, I used 3/8" aluminum rod, drilled and tapped at each end. One end to the motor mount, one to the firewall. 4...
Forum: Electric RC Helis
05-12-2014, 10:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 695
Posted By catspaw

Blade SR X

Has anyone else pre-ordered the Blade 200 SR X? I just ordered the BNF version, and will need to figure out how to use it with my DX7.

It's fixed pitch, but that's OK, it'll be my first...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
05-08-2014, 06:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 584
Posted By catspaw

Well I read through the instructions on the print...

Well I read through the instructions on the print again, and the author DOES mention gluing the servos in. It was in the finishing section, which I had skimmed over the first time, since I was more...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
05-07-2014, 04:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 584
Posted By catspaw

Parallax in Model Aviation

I'm going to build this plane from Model Aviation magazine.
However, I'm not clear how the author mounted his servos in the wings. How can you do this? build a wood mount for the servo and glue it...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
11-23-2013, 07:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,056
Posted By catspaw

I've got a good bit of lead BB shot epoxied...

I've got a good bit of lead BB shot epoxied behind the nose cone of the spirit. I >think< one of the 2S 1500mah batteries I have on hand will fit in the wing area-I just eyeballed it this time.
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
11-22-2013, 09:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,056
Posted By catspaw

Looking at my spirit, I now realize I probably...

Looking at my spirit, I now realize I probably can't get a motor on the nose, unless I want to shorten the canopy a whole lot too. I may go that route anyway. We'll see.
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
11-19-2013, 10:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,056
Posted By catspaw

Adding motor to great planes spirit

I've got a 2M great planes spirit glider that's collecting dust. I'm thinking of reviving it by adding a motor, either with a homemade power pod, or hacking the nose off, adding a motor and folding...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
11-17-2013, 07:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,750
Posted By catspaw

As a matter of fact, I DO have what I considered...

As a matter of fact, I DO have what I considered to be the ultimate glo power flight box.

It was from Sidewalk Flyers, and called the mini-chief. It was minimilist (sp) for sure, but I could...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
11-15-2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,750
Posted By catspaw

I picked up one of those Harbor Freight aluminum...

I picked up one of those Harbor Freight aluminum cases today. They are on sale, plus a 25% off coupon, only $22.50 for the 18x13x6 case. They are on sale through the 30th, and the latest model...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
11-10-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,750
Posted By catspaw

Interesting layout Denny. I think I saw those...

Interesting layout Denny. I think I saw those cases at HF but didn't pay much attention to them at the time.

When I fly (or flew!) glo, there was a point at which I would not try to do field...
Forum: Kit Building
11-10-2013, 04:22 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,012
Posted By catspaw

I too like to receive packages in the mail,...

I too like to receive packages in the mail, probably more than I like having the contents, so OP's post is accurate.

I've been in the hobby since the late 80's, and have been active on and off...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
11-09-2013, 06:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 738
Posted By catspaw

You might be able to cut a clip groove by...

You might be able to cut a clip groove by spinning it in a drill and using a hacksaw blade.
The downside is that the hacksaw blade is fairly broad compared to the actual groove needed, so if you...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
11-09-2013, 06:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,750
Posted By catspaw

What does the Electric flight field box look like?

I've been in and out of this hobby for over 20 years, although always keeping up my AMA and club memberships, and my equipment. Or more accurately, I've been active and inactive for over 20 years.
...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-08-2013, 07:17 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 29,547
Posted By catspaw

Unfortunately, I don't remember. They are buried...

Unfortunately, I don't remember. They are buried in my stash of plans. The ones with the retracts, I think, have a span of around 60". Are the CS plans the really big duck? I have those also.
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-07-2013, 07:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 29,547
Posted By catspaw

FWIW, I have a set of plans for a Grumman J3F...

FWIW, I have a set of plans for a Grumman J3F duck, which has a diagram of the landing that is similar to the F3F's.
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-07-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 29,547
Posted By catspaw

I've puttered around in drawing up some plans in...

I've puttered around in drawing up some plans in CAD using those same 3 views. All I've done is trace some of those formers, and the fuse side view. Never really went anywhere with it though. Maybe...
Forum: The Clubhouse
11-06-2013, 09:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 810
Posted By catspaw

If you want to sell a plane, complete with engine...

If you want to sell a plane, complete with engine and servos, be willing to part it out (and put a sign on it to that effect). That means bring tools to take those things off.
So if you have a...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
10-29-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,291
Posted By catspaw

do you have the clearance for such a large prop...

do you have the clearance for such a large prop for a 40 size plane?
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
10-26-2012, 02:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,060
Posted By catspaw

Is my Triton charger outdated?

I have not been active in the hobby for a few years, although I've kept up my club and AMA membership.

Looking at getting back into active flying again, and possibly upgrading some of my glow...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-08-2011, 03:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 796
Posted By catspaw

RE: F3F-1 project

I don't want to go bigger, cause it becomes a PITA for storage and such.

Re: solenoid. I'm all for simplfying, but I have no idea how it work in this application. I think of solenoids as simply...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-08-2011, 08:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 796
Posted By catspaw

RE: F3F-1 project

Thanks for the tip. I was able to find out about that small electric F3F with retracts.

I wonder if a modern servo would enough strength to keep a similarly designed gear in overlock position?...
Forum: Kit Building
11-08-2011, 07:52 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,588
Posted By catspaw

RE: GP Ultimate Biplane build

I built one a few years ago around a Saito .65. Got the fiberglass cowl and wheelpants for it. However, never got around to finishing it-needs radio and covering-cause it was about the time I started...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-07-2011, 07:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,026
Posted By catspaw

RE: Quick Question About Kerf?????

That falls under the heading of Kerf also. Kerf is simply the total width of the cut.
Forum: Kit Building
11-07-2011, 05:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,666
Posted By catspaw

RE: RCM Plans Service

FWIW, I recieved all 5 of the RCM plans I ordered, today. 3 weeks, from Oregon to Wisconsin.
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-07-2011, 05:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 796
Posted By catspaw

F3F-1 project

This past weekend, I got my new scanner in, and was able to import the F3F-1 3-view into turbocad. Short learning curve to do what I have done so far, which is trace outlines of the fuse, formers,...
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