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Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
01-24-2004, 10:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 516
Posted By buffyporson

RE: Ace simple series cub

I had one with a Norvel .061 and 2 channel micro gear. It flew pretty well and was quite tough. It is quite a heavy model and has a rather high wing loading for a 1/2a. With no throttle mine flew...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
01-24-2004, 01:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,104
Posted By buffyporson

RE: Firebat convert...coming in about 16 oz

The is ( I think) an photo of the glow convert firebat. I tried to make it look something like a Soviet Mig 35. Have'nt tried to fly it yet. Im a bit nervous as I 'm not sure how it will handle...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
01-19-2004, 09:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,104
Posted By buffyporson

RE: Firebat convert...coming in about 16 oz

I left the canards off mine to just use elevons. I have'nt flown it yet so I'm not sure if it will work.
Looks like the CG suggested in the instructions( 4.5" from the leading edge at the wing...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
01-02-2004, 01:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,850
Posted By buffyporson

RE: 1/2 A SPAD delta wing.

Looks like a cool little Delta. I'd like build something similar. Is that just a flat sheet of coroplast? Do you use any spars for rigidity?
Forum: Electric RC Helis
01-02-2004, 12:47 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 637
Posted By buffyporson

Ebay Toy RC Helicopters

Anyone browsing the RC Helicopter pages of Ebay recently will have noticed several listings for fairly cheap little RC Helicopters rather like the Airhogs electric toy helicopter. More out of...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
12-27-2003, 12:41 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,104
Posted By buffyporson

RE: Firebat convert...coming in about 16 oz

Thats some interesting ideas. I'll keep RCU posted as my Firebat comes together.
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
12-26-2003, 11:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,104
Posted By buffyporson

RE: Firebat convert...coming in about 16 oz

I was really interested in your thread on the glow conversion of the Firebat. Tower now has the basic kit for $29.99 and the delux for $59.99. Quite a bargin. I ordered a basic kit with the intention...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
04-24-2003, 01:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 318
Posted By buffyporson

single channel

A Estes sky ranger system would work fine. I had the same idea but using the system for rudder control on my FF models. I cut a Sky ranger down the middle of the fuse to remove the reciever/servo....
Forum: Electric Training
03-24-2003, 03:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,414
Posted By buffyporson

Estes Sky Rangers.

I got one of these little electics from Tower Hobbies for $30. Thats got to be the best deal in RC! The little plane flies pretty well if you don't expect to much. I well first time out with no...
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-08-2003, 04:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,739
Posted By buffyporson

cleaning glow planes after flying?

I've always used glass cleaner. The stuff that comes in a squirty bottle you use to clean mirrors etc. Works great.
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