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Forum: Beginners
12-12-2012, 08:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,350
Posted By mooseflier

RE: OS .46 la problems

Hey GreatBeard... it was the fact that it hadn't run in years... with an engine like that I would always lube it up first. Normal use of that oil is for storing it, but still, something that old...
Forum: Kit Building
12-11-2012, 12:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,049
Posted By mooseflier

RE: Ideas for a building surface

I've used sheetrock forever.Once I started making nicer/bigger models, I used sheetrock above glass, taping down the edges, Or two pieces of plywood laid across each other and leveled with a level....
Forum: Beginners
12-10-2012, 10:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,227
Posted By mooseflier

RE: How good is this landing gear?

You guys impress me... lol. I don't think I've ever had a plane long enough to worry about the landing gear giving out. The plane I had the longest... ironically, was my trainer. After that it seems...
Forum: Beginners
12-10-2012, 10:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,350
Posted By mooseflier

RE: OS .46 la problems

I assume there's no grinding or anything when you turn the prop. That said, check the fuel as DavidAgar mentioned. A good way to do this is to open it up full throttle, put your finger over the carb...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
12-10-2012, 08:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,080
Posted By mooseflier

What's up with the backards rotation of the main blades?

So I should state that I'm a total nub to helis and just finished a build of the trex 450. If you look down at the top of the heli, the main blades rotate clockwise. However, you can rotate it...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
12-10-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,342
Posted By mooseflier

RE: WOW - Helis are crazy: Some training info

Thanks for all the replies! Also, ATA, thanks for you reply on the canopy thread... I think I'll try that as I have a nice laquer gun I'll try out on that after painting.

As for the Cub, or a...
Forum: Kit Building
12-08-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,700
Posted By mooseflier

RE: Cover your wings in tissue paper and dope! (old-school)

grey beard::  "As to light weight? I have been known to use too much dope getting that nice glass like finish and produced some brickrubber powered, "

I find that hilarious! Maybe it's just me,...
Forum: Kit Building
12-08-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,700
Posted By mooseflier

RE: Cover your wings in tissue paper and dope! (old-school)

Wow, this is awes ome... didn't really think many people would even remember this, much less apply it! ARUP & soarrich: awesome!!! I'm working on a bipe with a ys110 right now.... I think I might...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
12-08-2012, 06:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,342
Posted By mooseflier

RE: WOW - Helis are crazy: Some training info

Thanks Krash, I'll definitely check it out. How has it been working out for you so far?
Forum: Kit Building
12-07-2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,700
Posted By mooseflier

Cover your wings in tissue paper and dope! (old-school)

Just out of curiousity... for those of you that remember making U-controled planes, does anyone ever user the old method of wing covering... that tissue stuff and dope (glue + water)? I think it...
Forum: Beginners
12-07-2012, 10:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,157
Posted By mooseflier

RE: Dried Epoxy on Ultracote?

I admit Ihaven't covered a wind in about 3 years, but I thought alcohol or laquer thinner takes that out without messing with the monokote. Or is ultracote different?
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
12-07-2012, 10:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 847
Posted By mooseflier

RE: Trex 450 - Can't find a clear canopy

Only going to bump my own thread once. Really trying to find a clear canopy.

Thanks!
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
12-07-2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,342
Posted By mooseflier

RE: WOW - Helis are crazy: Some training info

Awesome, thanks a ton Jester... that's exactly the kind of stuff I'm looking for. And ya, I can live with pacing myself, vs $500 bucks!
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
12-07-2012, 09:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,342
Posted By mooseflier

WOW - Helis are crazy: Some training info

o I just finished building my first heli (Trex 450). I've flown planes for almost 25 years now and i've always watched the hovering heli pilots at the field with a little amusement. Out there fore 2...
Forum: Kit Building
12-06-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 553
Posted By mooseflier

Looking for a clear helicopter canopy

Hi all, I posted this in the beginner helicopter forum(http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_11313754/tm.htm), but I don't think there's a lot of kit builders in there. Does anyone know where I might...
Forum: Beginners
12-01-2012, 11:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,146
Posted By mooseflier

RE: Electric or Glow Trainer

In my opinion. glow is the way to go. Sorry, I havent' read the whole thread so forgive me if this is redundant. Ilearned on gas planes in the mid 80s... so maybe I'm biased, but looking at the state...
Forum: Beginners
12-01-2012, 11:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,440
Posted By mooseflier

RE: How to bend brass fuel line

Not sure if it's been mentioned (sorry, lazy reader), but what I do is put a thick, 'soft' metal wire (like 10 or 12 gague cooper or alum) through the fuel lines before you start bending them. Then...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
11-30-2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 649
Posted By mooseflier

RE: DX7 Unused for a few years - battery question

Thanks again. I read the manual last night about the batteries, for which there's all of half a page. They're NiMh and it says to charge them 16 hours or so overnight after using them. I think I'll...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
11-29-2012, 03:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 649
Posted By mooseflier

RE: DX7 Unused for a few years - battery question

Ok, thanks a ton for the feedback! Much appreicated!
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
11-29-2012, 12:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 649
Posted By mooseflier

DX7 Unused for a few years - battery question

Hi all, I had a question about the batteries in my DX7 radio (the transceiver specifically). I used my DX7 for planes, but now I'm getting into heli's and I'm going to use it for my trex. However, I...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
11-29-2012, 12:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 847
Posted By mooseflier

Trex 450 - Can't find a clear canopy

Hi all, I wanted to find a clear plastic canopy for my trex 450 pro kit... one that I can paint myself. There are lots of plain white canopies, but I can't find a clear (see-through) one. The covers...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
11-14-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 645
Posted By mooseflier

Few Trex 450 kit questions from a newbie

Hi, I'm working on my Trex 450 kit and have run into some questions. I had a little trouble getting the rotor head completely apart... getting all the bearings out can be a little difficult while...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
10-16-2012, 01:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,213
Posted By mooseflier

RE: First RC Heli Kit - Advice before I start building

Ok, sounds good. You were right about the plastic ball links. The balls are metal, but the 'loops' that go around them are plastic... and a ***** to thread onto the metal... way tougher than any...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
10-16-2012, 09:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,213
Posted By mooseflier

RE: First RC Heli Kit - Advice before I start building

Thanks! Much appreciated!

Last night I started temporarily putting things together... just to make sure I understood what I'm doing before I start gluing (thread-locking) things together. I have a...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
10-15-2012, 11:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,213
Posted By mooseflier

First RC Heli Kit - Advice before I start building

Hi, I just bought an Align Trex 450 pro DFC. I've wanted to build a heli forever, and finally got a kit yesterday. I've flown planes for 20+ years (all from kits). But I'm completely new to the heli...
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