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Forum: Batteries & Chargers
05-17-2018, 05:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 811
Posted By rcacro

I've seen several cases where the Led starts...

I've seen several cases where the Led starts flickering for no reason other than it's failing internally. Have one on a alarm clock in the bedroom been doing it for over a year or more. You'll also...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
05-17-2018, 05:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,048
Posted By rcacro

Very nice workmanship on the Bootstrap!!

Very nice workmanship on the Bootstrap!!
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
05-17-2018, 05:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 597
Posted By rcacro

Some of the really old RC equipment did have...

Some of the really old RC equipment did have aluminum cases with a heavy plastic coating.
John W
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
05-17-2018, 05:14 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 40,417
Posted By rcacro

Hi I had one of the Bramco receivers. about...

Hi
I had one of the Bramco receivers. about 1958 or 1959. Worked very well. Actually built a copy or three of it to replace ones damaged in crashes. The transmitter used was based on a design by...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
01-22-2017, 06:07 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 34,972
Posted By rcacro

Original Goldberg Skylark

Hi
What wonderful news that the original Skylark still exists. I had often wondered what had happened with the many models that I was sure Carl Goldberg had kept. I heard about the auction but could...
Forum: IMAC
01-18-2016, 08:14 PM
Replies: 364
Views: 111,371
Posted By rcacro

Nice work Dean and a nice looking plane. I miss...

Nice work Dean and a nice looking plane.
I miss you guys

John Wis.
Gainesville, Ga
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
10-19-2014, 05:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 753
Posted By rcacro

I can't say for certain that they made a version...

I can't say for certain that they made a version of the Saturn receiver for 50 MHz but they did make 50 MHz versions of other RC systems. I had one of his first 5 channel proportional systems on 53...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
10-13-2014, 07:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,188
Posted By rcacro

I enjoyed reading your history of some of the...

I enjoyed reading your history of some of the early development of RC systems. Thanks for writing it. I lived in that era and flew RC models using equipment I had built, mostly 5- 10 channel reed...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
08-27-2014, 12:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 970
Posted By rcacro

I do have one in pretty good shape except that...

I do have one in pretty good shape except that the blue color has flaked off on the corners. I would want about $5.00 plus cost of shipping which I estimate would be about $6.00 from Gainesville Ga....
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
01-14-2014, 07:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,362
Posted By rcacro

Hi I managed to have the plans for the Corsair...

Hi
I managed to have the plans for the Corsair scanned and had 2 copies made. They are full size, good quality on 2 sheets about 24" x 80". They cost me about $10.00 ea and anyone who wants a set...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
01-02-2014, 09:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,362
Posted By rcacro

Good News! :) I found the plans for the...

Good News! :) I found the plans for the Corsair. They were still in the envelope from Jess Krieser postmarked 12/64.
The plans are on two sheets and are full size. I will need to find a Kinko's...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
01-02-2013, 08:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,090
Posted By rcacro

RE: And the fun continues: smoking batteries

I second what Eric said! Charging at 2 amps did not cause the problem. The wires to the battery terminals shorted somewhere. The point where the melting started on the wires is where the short was.
...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
12-20-2012, 06:19 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 34,972
Posted By rcacro

RE: Skylark 56 – 1966 Flashback - Build

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Thanks for posting the pics. Most of my name can be seen just above the Goldberg co. name on the plans.
I really enjoyed flying the protype, so much so, that I kept it as long as possible...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
12-19-2012, 04:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,135
Posted By rcacro

RE: Vintage Citizen Ship radio help

If you can take a picture of the transmitter chassis, we may be able to identify the component that is used fortuning. Some were tuned by a compression type of capacitor (Small rectangular device...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
12-10-2012, 08:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,135
Posted By rcacro

RE: Vintage Citizen Ship radio help

Hi Brad
The connectors in the transmitter that look like those on 9v batteries fitted the 67 volt "B" batteries I hav'nt tryed to find them in 40 + years and don't know if any one makes them...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
12-10-2012, 07:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,135
Posted By rcacro

RE: Vintage Citizen Ship radio help

I may be able to help you with some of thisthis. The first picture I assume is the inside ot the model shows 3 different batteries being required which is standard for that vintage of equipment. The...
Forum: The Clubhouse
10-25-2012, 05:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,859
Posted By rcacro

RE: Oldest RC Company

How about Debolt? They sold some U/C kits. First RC kit was Livewire trainer. 1954?

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Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
10-08-2012, 06:54 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 11,140
Posted By rcacro

RE: Full-size 727 controlled by Futaba 8FG!

"right, and this is why the "Futaba" needed to be so close to the 727 (50 Yards I think) the chase plane could not keep up, so they got a faster chase plane :-)

They could not establish link,...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
10-07-2012, 07:12 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,219
Posted By rcacro

RE: zigsaw Atlanta

I had two Atlantas, well actually 1 1/2. The first had a single retract servo in the wing. It was difficult to adjust all the linkage so that operation was reliable. The other problem was hooking up...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-29-2012, 08:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,646
Posted By rcacro

RE: Pattern Bird SL-1 LA-2? help ID this Plane

Yes, rubber bands(2) were used to hold the wings on . There is very little force trying to pull the wings out. I normally prefer to use a large "O" ring to hold my wings on. They can be found in many...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
09-06-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,199
Posted By rcacro

RE: Looking for OS 1.40RX

I also have one thats in great shape with the pipe and header. Will let it go for a low price.

John W. email [email protected]
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
06-29-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 880
Posted By rcacro

RE: How to measure PW

There are some servo test sets available that can alsomeasure pulsewidths. They plug directly into a sevo port of a receiver. Pulsewidth is displayed on LCD screen.
The one I have is a"Digi-set...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
05-08-2012, 06:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,066
Posted By rcacro

RE: 27th Annual Roadrunner Pattern Contest- Albuquerque NM

I plan to be there.

John Wisniewski
Scottsda;e, Az
Forum: RC Jets
04-26-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,726
Posted By rcacro

RE: Brian O'Meara entry for Top Gun

Seen the flights yesterday. Excellent flying model!! http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/regular_smile.gif
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
04-22-2012, 06:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,437
Posted By rcacro

RE: Carl Goldberg Sr Skylark

Here is another pic of Dave's model taken at his home in Florida. Thisis a replica of the modelI flew in the Nat's in the60's.
I,not Dave am holding the model.

John Wisniewski
Scottsdale, Az
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