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Forum: M.A.A.C.
10-11-2010, 09:26 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 15,472
Posted By Applehoney

RE: IS RCCANADA site down?

Just curious .. what does this have to do with MAAC?

I merely installed Adblock for IE - lots of empty space on RCC where the ads used to be
Forum: Everything Diesel
08-15-2010, 09:06 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,607
Posted By Applehoney

RE: diesels in your hobby shop

>The plastic jug loses by a wide margin each and every time. So much for theory. These facts alone go a long way toward revealing why glow engines are preferred over model diesel engines.

The...
Forum: M.A.A.C.
11-15-2009, 11:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,696
Posted By Applehoney

RE: New beginner model for MAAC

Weight has no significance. Ever seen a car swerve as a small HLG bounced off the windshield? Think about the possible ramifications of that.

Responsible flyers are already cognizant of...
Forum: M.A.A.C.
11-15-2009, 06:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,696
Posted By Applehoney

RE: New beginner model for MAAC

No matter how light the model or how slowly it flies ... hypothetically it can still damage or blind an eye, for example. If you're not insured ... good luck.
Forum: Everything Diesel
06-03-2009, 08:31 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 76,225
Posted By Applehoney

RE: What planes are your Diesels in?

>The .4 mills, is it a russian? Does it run well?

Yes, one of the Russian-built range of engines. very nicely made and runs very sweetly.

Just like a Mills, in fact...
Forum: Everything Diesel
06-02-2009, 06:14 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 76,225
Posted By Applehoney

RE: What planes are your Diesels in?

Mills .4cc replica, in an original design sport model

Letmo .6cc, in a Plecan 'Hummingbird'

ED Baby .46cc, in a 'Poppet'

Mills .75, in a 'Tomboy'

... and a Webra Mach 1 2.5cc. and a PAW...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
02-27-2009, 09:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,278
Posted By Applehoney

RE: Vintage Free Flight

It is a museum piece ... probably quite valuable to collectors.

I have seen two Skyvails in the past, one in Dick Sherman's Model Museum in Plymouth NH, the other in a more general museum in...
Forum: The Clubhouse
01-20-2009, 09:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,494
Posted By Applehoney

RE: New Source for Balsa Wood, Excellent Quality

>l suspect that Kathleen is Fred's daughter.

No, Kathleen is Fred's widow. Nice lady, have known her for years

>*All profits go directly for Fred's care. He is now living in an Alzheimer's...
Forum: Everything Diesel
12-18-2008, 11:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,286
Posted By Applehoney

RE: Diesel fuel in Canada

Thanks for replies on and offlist - appreciated JM
Forum: Everything Diesel
12-17-2008, 10:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,286
Posted By Applehoney

Diesel fuel in Canada

I have had a query from a MAAC member in Alberta who has purchased an ED 2.46 diesel, similar to one used in his younger days, but is having trouble finding a source of commercially available diesel...
Forum: Everything Diesel
06-16-2008, 12:57 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,392
Posted By Applehoney

RE: diesel finally on the way??

>Not expensive fuel that stinks, goes bad quickly and is thrown away.

I never throw it away. Stored in glass and properly sealed it will last for years ... the small amount of ether loss each...
Forum: Everything Diesel
05-31-2008, 09:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,792
Posted By Applehoney

RE: What Commercial Fuels Have You Used?

Mills, Mercury #8 ..
Forum: Everything Diesel
05-14-2008, 09:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,956
Posted By Applehoney

RE: Fuel lines for English diesels from the '50's?

>a 7-6 isn't a lot of prop for an Oliver Tiger Cub.

I used to fly a Cub on a 7x4 back in the 70's - lovely little engine - in an FAI model. My last FAI, before I got disillusioned with the...
Forum: Everything Diesel
05-10-2008, 05:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,152
Posted By Applehoney

RE: What Do I Put This In?

I like Cadillac tail fins .....
Forum: Everything Diesel
04-14-2008, 04:18 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,246
Posted By Applehoney

RE: Diesels are dead - apparently!

> the stink goes away

Stink? What stink??
Forum: Everything Diesel
01-22-2008, 02:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,095
Posted By Applehoney

RE: Diesel Cold weather starting - any advice??

> My thoughts would be to stop thinking in terms of "a quarter of a turn in / out" on both needle and compression, but to be more intuitive as to what sounds right when it is starting up / running. ...
Forum: Everything Diesel
05-09-2007, 06:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,737
Posted By Applehoney

RE: Help get Clan .24cc running right

>Anything Clanford is involved with is "dodgy"

Absolutely 100% correct !!
Forum: Everything Diesel
03-30-2007, 06:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,915
Posted By Applehoney

RE: diesel easier than glow??

>Went to Huston street on Monday and bought a couple from Henry Nichols himself.

Huston Street? Uh-huh... Holloway Road, # 308
Forum: Everything Diesel
03-30-2007, 01:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,915
Posted By Applehoney

RE: diesel easier than glow??

>Sorry, but give anyone a glow and a diesel, the glow will be running and tuned first.

Well .. .that's a sweeping statement!

In general terms, give me a diesel and good fuel and I'll have...
Forum: Everything Diesel
03-29-2007, 06:45 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,347
Posted By Applehoney

RE: Fired my PAW 09 today! (plus some concerns)

>only substituting paraffin/kerosene for pump diesel

Pump diesel ??? Since when was that recommended for a compression-ignition engine? By PAW ??
Forum: Everything Diesel
03-09-2007, 08:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,671
Posted By Applehoney

RE: Clan Engines .24cc

I wouldn't use a starter on ANY diesel engine .. and least of all one of the tiny ones
Forum: Everything Diesel
03-07-2007, 11:34 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,176
Posted By Applehoney

RE: How long have you been flying diesel for?

1948 - Frog 180 1.6cc

Still flying PAW 1.5's and a Webra Mach 1 in F/F contest, various small diesels, .4cc - .75cc in sport types
Forum: Control Lines
01-12-2007, 12:17 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,436
Posted By Applehoney

RE: What age were you at first C/L flight.

About 13/14 (?). I was building FF's and a younger lad came to the door and asked advice on what C/L to build for an ED Bee diesel ; suggested Phantom Mite. He made quite a good job of it but asked...
Forum: M.A.A.C.
08-16-2006, 08:41 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,861
Posted By Applehoney

RE: Chatham Contest August 19th

>they just had to CRASH it.

Good luck to them.

Jabba, you're like a record with the needle stuck in a groove .....
Forum: M.A.A.C.
08-14-2006, 08:04 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,861
Posted By Applehoney

RE: Chatham Contest August 19th

>don't judge the Chatham Club by the Fried Few.

Dennis, I said 'some' .. I wouldn't think of judging the entire club by the actions of what is obviously a very small (and small minded) vocal...
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