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Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
05-06-2021, 02:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,180
Posted By small_rcer

Alternatives to Film Cans. These are a 1 piece...

Alternatives to Film Cans. These are a 1 piece pill bottle. The name is Ecolo Vial. The lid and body are molded in 1 piece. They are widely used here because they are easy to recycle. Also the...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
05-06-2021, 02:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,728
Posted By small_rcer

We have been trying to break servos with our...

We have been trying to break servos with our 049s. A couple of us have also used Emax analog metal gear servos. The model ES08MAII is about $74.00 CDN for 10 of them. Around 12 grams with grommets...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
05-06-2021, 02:05 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,194
Posted By small_rcer

Park Flyer Plastics has the vacuum formed plastic...

Park Flyer Plastics has the vacuum formed plastic canopies for the Mach None.

www.parkflyerplastics.com
Forum: Aerodynamics
05-03-2015, 03:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,127
Posted By small_rcer

The 1945 dated Technical Report No 824 is here ...

The 1945 dated Technical Report No 824 is here

http://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/19930090976.pdf

Free to download.
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-16-2015, 03:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,961
Posted By small_rcer

When trying different props, I came up with a...

When trying different props, I came up with a different formula. I was trying to keep the current down in those things you fly with battery power.

Loading = radius squared x pitch. You get a...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-15-2015, 02:10 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 24,494
Posted By small_rcer

Some years ago there was a person selling...

Some years ago there was a person selling flexible tuned pipes for Cox engines. They were a Kevlar sleeve impregnated with high temperature silicone. The part that slid over the cylinder was a...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-15-2015, 01:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,272
Posted By small_rcer

MJD. That picture #2 might have enough value to...

MJD. That picture #2 might have enough value to buy a small car! All those 010 that others have the same fetish for. I don't have many with packaging intact. Usually mounted the motors or got...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-14-2015, 02:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,272
Posted By small_rcer

Some would call this "Model Engine Porn" as...

Some would call this "Model Engine Porn" as people lust after them.......
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-06-2015, 03:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,272
Posted By small_rcer

Packaging like this?

Yours must be older than this one as it has the gold anodized crankcase. I have some of these. Sleeve says Cat No 160:698 Tee Dee .020

The PVC tubing dissolves the nipples on the tank. Have a...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
03-31-2015, 09:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,123
Posted By small_rcer

When i switched to very small tubing such as the...

When i switched to very small tubing such as the Sullivan 1/2A tubing, and put a full circle of tubing between the tank and venturi that launches went better. I suspect that the surface tension in...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
03-15-2015, 10:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,101
Posted By small_rcer

If one is concerned about the voltage of some of...

If one is concerned about the voltage of some of the alternate packs, there is sort of a solution. Diodes are useful devices to drop the voltage of a battery pack. I use 1 or 2 on LiPo packs to...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
11-10-2014, 03:02 PM
Replies: 339
Views: 24,000
Posted By small_rcer

All my Mach None, or Pacer wings were dead flat...

All my Mach None, or Pacer wings were dead flat on the top. Wings were three piece. Straight centre section with tapered ACE foam outers. Trailing edge is a dead straight line. This means the...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
11-10-2014, 04:51 AM
Replies: 339
Views: 24,000
Posted By small_rcer

I used the sand a groove in the foam and then...

I used the sand a groove in the foam and then epoxy method. I glued a strip of sandpaper on the edge of a piece of wood slightly wider than the carbon strip. I masked off the foam and sanded the...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
11-09-2014, 02:41 PM
Replies: 339
Views: 24,000
Posted By small_rcer

I copied a MachNone and left off the canopy. I...

I copied a MachNone and left off the canopy. I used built up tail feathers. The fuse sides were 1/16th with doublers of 1/16th instead of ply as on the plans. I used HS81 on elevator and same or...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
03-24-2014, 12:46 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,374
Posted By small_rcer

MJD can you start a new thread with details and...

MJD can you start a new thread with details and specs of the laser cutter/engraver that you have access to?
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
02-02-2014, 02:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 676
Posted By small_rcer

I have seldom found the gears are the point of...

I have seldom found the gears are the point of failure. I have carefully tested alll the servos that have failed me in 049 use. Each time the motor was the failure. Each time it was a motor...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
02-02-2014, 02:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,058
Posted By small_rcer

TILE Printing for free

Today some of the free PDF readers will print large pages as tiles without having to buy or learn how to use a Tile Print type of program.

I use Foxit Reader from FoxitSoftware.com and when you...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
01-20-2014, 02:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,267
Posted By small_rcer

Web site English is better

The English on the web site is much better.

http://www.icare-rc.com/diesel.htm

Great looking product.
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
08-11-2013, 10:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,220
Posted By small_rcer

I have now stopped using RCU. Having to login to...

I have now stopped using RCU. Having to login to view pictures is in my view grossly counter productive. If I am trying to show someone a thread with pictures on their computer, they cannot see...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
12-04-2012, 02:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,106
Posted By small_rcer

RE: Small Biplane Kits or Plans

Wasn't there an Andrew on the west coast who had a web site with Bipe plans. He also had the PDF tile program. Can't recall his site name.

Also hosted the 1/2a design contest results for...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
11-21-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,678
Posted By small_rcer

RE: Ace Simple Extra 230

I would build it with 1/16th balsa sides with partial doublers from the trailing edge forward. A good 049 product engine will make it fly well, a TD 049 will make it hot. I feel the OS 10LA would...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
08-06-2012, 04:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,666
Posted By small_rcer

RE: Norvel .074 on a tuned pipe

to Quote Aspeed
"Oh and just for the sake of argument, I have actually seen a picture of a carbon fiber guitar somewhere. "

I believe the name was Kaman just like the helicopter of the same...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-02-2012, 03:53 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,777
Posted By small_rcer

RE: No more Youtube, engine videos

Good Morning Andy.

I went flying last night and forgot to follow up. Not a habs fan, but go to a flying buddies who is a rabid Habs fan. Bruins fan even though I cannot stand Brad Marchand...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
03-30-2012, 04:43 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,777
Posted By small_rcer

RE: No more Youtube, engine videos

Does not sound good.

Before doing anything else, if you have an external hard drive, backup the important data now. If you don't have one better get one at the nearest Future Shop, Staples,...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
07-07-2011, 01:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,470
Posted By small_rcer

RE: A simple solution for Cox fuel

The first link above has an error. When you click on it it puts a URL in the browser that is missing the '.ca' even though the displayed text is correct.

If Bernie can edit the URL, others will...
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