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Forum: RCUniverse.com FAQ
12-08-2023, 07:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 480
Posted By desmobob

Keeping my RCU notifications out of my junk mail box

MacBook Pro, BigSur 11.7.10, Mail

My e-mail notifications keep going to my junk mail folder. I added the sender to my contacts... stiil happening. Went to the junk mail section of preferences...
Forum: Kit Building
12-05-2023, 05:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 316
Posted By desmobob

Thanks very much Greg... I had someone PM just a...

Thanks very much Greg... I had someone PM just a few minutes earlier, so I'm all set.

I appreciate your response. Thanks for offering to help!

Bob
Forum: Kit Building
12-05-2023, 05:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 316
Posted By desmobob

Thanks for checking, Tony!

Thanks for checking, Tony!
Forum: Kit Building
12-04-2023, 09:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 316
Posted By desmobob

No one is using pink? :-)

No one is using pink? :-)
Forum: Kit Building
12-01-2023, 01:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 316
Posted By desmobob

Need a scrap piece of pink iron-on coating

I'm looking for a scrap piece of Monocote, Ultracote, etc. in bright or neon pink, at least 4.5" to 5" wide by 5" or more in length. I'll send five bucks by PayPal to cover your scrap piece, envelope...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-30-2023, 07:33 PM
Replies: 54,856
Views: 5,416,139
Posted By desmobob

I agree about the Cub's rudder. Using it...

I agree about the Cub's rudder. Using it coordinated for turns, and more fun yet, heavy application for slipping, is much fun.

And I think learning to use the rudder subconsciously is one of...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-10-2023, 04:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,046
Posted By desmobob

I'll match your seven years and raise you eleven!...

I'll match your seven years and raise you eleven! :-)

The Dave Patrick Ultimate was an absolutely wonderful airplane. I had doubts about using the glue-in fabric hinges when I was building it,...
Forum: RCUniverse.com FAQ
11-08-2023, 06:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 698
Posted By desmobob

Thanks. This has always been a nice place to...

Thanks. This has always been a nice place to hang out. You folks do good work!

Bob
Forum: RCUniverse.com FAQ
11-08-2023, 09:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 698
Posted By desmobob

Success! Thank you very much. Bob

Success! Thank you very much.

Bob
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
11-06-2023, 09:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,308
Posted By desmobob

One-way bearing in old CEN Matrix R2

Many years ago, I bought a CEN Racing Matrix R2 (Chinese Kyosho knock-off) 1/8 nitro buggy for casual use. I had a lot of fun with it but eventually it got put on a shelf and has been sitting for a...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-06-2023, 09:36 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 52,335
Posted By desmobob

Those SP models --actually, all the RCV engines--...

Those SP models --actually, all the RCV engines-- sure are interesting! I'm sort of an engine nut and I bought a 91CD many years ago when I saw them at an R/C show. I ran it on the test stand and...
Forum: RCUniverse.com FAQ
11-04-2023, 09:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 698
Posted By desmobob

Can I merge my accounts?

I was an active member with 500+ posts several years ago, then was inactive for a time. When I recently tried to update my old account with my new e-mail, I was unable. I re-registered. Would it...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
10-31-2023, 03:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,104
Posted By desmobob

Amazon has them for that price. I sorted through...

Amazon has them for that price. I sorted through all their offerings and picked the Zeee batteries. When I ordered them, I was wondering why the 2S version was more expensive than the 3S version. ...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
10-29-2023, 03:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,104
Posted By desmobob

After I had ordered them, (they were inexpensive;...

After I had ordered them, (they were inexpensive; the 2S 5200mAh 80c were less than $20 each) I remembered the excellent LiPo testing/comparison MCSGUY has posted here. I probably would have picked...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
10-27-2023, 08:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,104
Posted By desmobob

More numbers from this morning: LVC set at...

More numbers from this morning:

LVC set at 3.2V, battery after LVC and rest: 3.5V (very noticeable increase in run time from my previous 3.4V LVC setting)

mAh to get back to 4.2V: 4420mAh
...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
10-25-2023, 08:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,104
Posted By desmobob

I got some numbers today. I was running the truck...

I got some numbers today. I was running the truck in my driveway and yard, so it was "mild" running. I don't know if running it harder would make a big difference in the battery measurements I got.
...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
10-24-2023, 11:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,104
Posted By desmobob

PS: I was a very active forum member starting in...

PS: I was a very active forum member starting in the 1990s but haven't been active in a long while. I asked to have my account updated to my new e-mail address but was denied... I guess it's been...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
10-24-2023, 11:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,104
Posted By desmobob

Low voltage cut-off settings questions

With my micro-helis, airplanes, and boat, I try to set the ESC's low voltage cut-off so that the battery is left at storage charge after it "rebounds." I try for a final voltage of 3.75-3.85V per...
Forum: Great Planes, TopFlite, Duraplane, US Aircore
03-15-2006, 06:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,513
Posted By desmobob

RE: Why do some great kits have to die?

That is definitely the thing to do... I wish I had done it! :eek:

Good flying,
desmobob
Forum: Great Planes, TopFlite, Duraplane, US Aircore
03-15-2006, 05:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,513
Posted By desmobob

RE: Why do some great kits have to die?

I guess I haven't been clear...

I'm assuming that all kits (and even ARFs) have an original set of plans; not the instructions, not the simplified sheets that go along with the instructions, but...
Forum: Great Planes, TopFlite, Duraplane, US Aircore
03-13-2006, 04:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,513
Posted By desmobob

RE: Why do some great kits have to die?

I think everyone realizes that. :D

I asked about the plans, not the kits....

Good flying,
desmobob
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
03-12-2006, 07:32 AM
Replies: 1,122
Views: 192,861
Posted By desmobob

RE: Seagull's "Dual Ace"

I would not hesitate for a second to put a pair of Thunder Tiger Pros in a twin. My TT Pro engines are extremely reliable and very user-friendly; perfect for a twin.

As for Super Tigres, my...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
03-11-2006, 09:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,313
Posted By desmobob

RE: FireBat+ Hacker A-20= Kick *****

I'd like to see what you guys have done, too.

I have a new-in-the-box Firebat sitting in the shop (Christmas gift) and a new RCer Warp 4 3T brushless motor looking for a home. Teamed up with a...
Forum: Kit Building
03-05-2006, 09:27 PM
Replies: 848
Views: 139,797
Posted By desmobob

RE: Great Planes .40 P51 kit build...

Mine's hanging patiently from the basement ceiling... I fondled it today. :)

I spent the evening in the shop converting my old Great Planes ElectroStreak kit from a brushed truck motor and...
Forum: Great Planes, TopFlite, Duraplane, US Aircore
03-04-2006, 08:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,513
Posted By desmobob

Why do some great kits have to die?

I always wondered why when kits are discontinued, plans aren't still available. It would be nice to know I could build Great Planes ElectroStreak kit #3 in the future if (when?) I finally crash or...
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