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Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
09-29-2008, 08:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 697
Posted By Buttered Cat

Slope soaring in the Netherlands

I've heard there are some places on the west coast of Holland where modellers are flying slope soarers. I would like to know where these places are? Any info would be appreciated. I live in Purmerend...
Forum: Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc..
09-10-2007, 07:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 523
Posted By Buttered Cat

Walkera 76C

The Walkera 76C handbook states;

"the brushed motor is just suitable for Ni-MH battery pack. If a Li-Po battery is used, your helicopter may be damaged!"

But elsewhere on the web I read;
...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
01-22-2006, 10:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 591
Posted By Buttered Cat

Charging Li-Poly’s safely

I’ve heard it said a number of times that you shouldn’t leave Li-Poly’s charging unattended. But this seems very impractical to me.
I had the idea of placing the battery in a Pyrex bowl...
Forum: Electric RC Helis
12-28-2005, 07:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 503
Posted By Buttered Cat

Installing servo’s in the X400

Can’t help but think there is a design fault here. These black plastic ‘nuts’ are neither practical nor easy to install. Has anybody found a better way?
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
12-28-2005, 05:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 484
Posted By Buttered Cat

Prolux Li-Po DC 1-3 Cell Charger

I’m about to buy my first LiPoly charger and was looking at the Prolux Li-Po DC 1-3 Cell Charger. To me it looks ideal; cheap and does just what I need.
But is there a down side? Normally when...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
12-28-2005, 05:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,177
Posted By Buttered Cat

RE: Prolux Li-Po DC 1-3 Cell Charger

Ah yes, I see. Still finding my way around this place!
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
12-27-2005, 05:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,177
Posted By Buttered Cat

RE: Prolux Li-Po DC 1-3 Cell Charger

This IS the Batteries and Chargers forum.
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
12-27-2005, 01:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,177
Posted By Buttered Cat

Prolux Li-Po DC 1-3 Cell Charger

I’m about to buy my first LiPoly charger and was looking at the Prolux Li-Po DC 1-3 Cell Charger. To me it looks ideal; cheap and does just what I need.
But is there a down side? Normally when...
Forum: Electric RC Helis
12-27-2005, 01:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 305
Posted By Buttered Cat

Prolux Li-Po DC 1-3 Cell Charger

I’m about to buy my first LiPoly charger and was looking at the Prolux Li-Po DC 1-3 Cell Charger. To me it looks ideal; cheap and does just what I need.
But is there a down side? Normally when...
Forum: Electric RC Helis
12-27-2005, 07:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 987
Posted By Buttered Cat

RE: X400 building advice please

[sm=confused.gif] What??
I didn't say I wasn't going to do it, I was simply asking why? To quote myself;
" “Boil all white plastics”? Sounds like something I should know so I’ve got to ask....
Forum: Electric RC Helis
12-26-2005, 07:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 987
Posted By Buttered Cat

RE: X400 building advice please

jh4db536, I do have the red ali swashplate, but that is the only upgraded part. I'll upgrade all other parts as and when they need replacing.
(As a beginner that could be sooner rather than...
Forum: Electric RC Helis
12-26-2005, 07:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 987
Posted By Buttered Cat

RE: X400 building advice please

BTTT.
Can anyone answer this question? Why should I "boil all white plastics"?
Forum: Electric RC Helis
12-23-2005, 03:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 987
Posted By Buttered Cat

RE: X400 building advice please

Thanks guys, but as ever an answer that throws up yet more questions.

“Boil all white plastics”? Sounds like something I should know so I’ve got to ask. Why?
Forum: Electric RC Helis
12-18-2005, 03:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 987
Posted By Buttered Cat

X400 building advice please

The tail boom braces on the X400 have fixing end pieces at each end. These end pieces are just a push-fit onto the braces themselves, and therefore have no strength in tension, i.e. a heavy tail...
Forum: Electric RC Helis
11-26-2005, 10:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,174
Posted By Buttered Cat

RE: Ark X400 Video clips

Cheers guys,
It really didn't have to be an X400, I just chose that example because that is what I'm building.
Forum: Electric RC Helis
11-25-2005, 09:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,174
Posted By Buttered Cat

Ark X400 Video clips

Has anyone got any links to video clips of Ark X400's (or similar) being put through their paces? I was trying to explain to a colleague the difference between $50 toy helicopters and X400 type...
Forum: Electric RC Helis
10-22-2005, 06:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,346
Posted By Buttered Cat

RE: Blade CP – What mode?

Thanks Dick. I've gone for the Ark X400 now but I've save that explanation for future use.
Forum: Electric RC Helis
10-19-2005, 06:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,346
Posted By Buttered Cat

RE: Blade CP – What mode?

Dick Dietz, I'm in the same boat as cptsnoopy. The Blade was my first choice but I changed my mind because the tranny was on the wrong mode. I contacted the manufacturer to see if it was posible to...
Forum: Electric RC Helis
10-13-2005, 07:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 460
Posted By Buttered Cat

RE: I have decided. My second helicopter will be....

Yet again guys, valuable advice. I WILL build it myself!

Lennart O, I’ve recently moved out of Amsterdam. But not far though, only to Purmerend. I’m sure you know where that is!
As for...
Forum: Electric RC Helis
10-13-2005, 07:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 460
Posted By Buttered Cat

I have decided. My second helicopter will be....

......... An Ark x400. The question is, as a complete novice would I be better advised to go for an ARTF model, or does the kit go together ok for a first-time builder.
There are around ten...
Forum: Electric RC Helis
10-11-2005, 08:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 656
Posted By Buttered Cat

Tail rotors

What are the pro's and con's of belt, shaft or motor driven tail rotors?
Forum: Electric RC Helis
10-03-2005, 03:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,346
Posted By Buttered Cat

Blade CP – What mode?

Would like to get a Blade CP but would like to know what mode it comes in. I fly planes mode 1 – that is Throttle and aileron on right stick, elevator and rubber on left. If I comes in another mode...
Forum: Electric RC Helis
09-30-2005, 04:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 718
Posted By Buttered Cat

RE: Beginner’s question

Dezynco are you sure setting up two modes is really necessary? I do have a computer transmitter but not with heli mode. Your second suggestion of leaving the throttle and pitch connected makes sense...
Forum: Electric RC Helis
09-29-2005, 07:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 718
Posted By Buttered Cat

RE: Beginner’s question

Thanks for that. It is as I suspected.

Radio is Futaba FF7super. No CP heli yet. I’m just thinking ahead. I’ve been having fun with a Hirobo FP tethered, and now thinking about the next heli.
Forum: Electric RC Helis
09-29-2005, 06:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 718
Posted By Buttered Cat

Beginner’s question

How do you control collective pitch?

With fixed pitch the throttle stick controls the head speed, but with CP how do you control head speed AND pitch?

(I did say it was a beginner’s...
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