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Forum: Beginners
01-10-2008, 09:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,236
Posted By clouddancer

RE: Building my first plane

Thanks for the picture, i didnt have one handy.

Thats exactly how i do mine, i just use clear plastic, seems to work easier for me.
Forum: Beginners
01-10-2008, 09:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,236
Posted By clouddancer

RE: Building my first plane

Its important to make sure your engine crankshaft exits the front of the cowling perfectly centered.

If the engine cylinder head will not fit inside the cowling without cutting a hole, then you...
Forum: Beginners
01-09-2008, 01:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,235
Posted By clouddancer

RE: Gas or electric

I agree with hogflyer
Getting started in electric airplanes .40 size or larger is expensive! It could cost twice as much as nitro power, depending
on your choice of equipment brands.

If you...
Forum: Kit Building
01-09-2008, 01:16 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 21,216
Posted By clouddancer

RE: GP Cap 232 40 Size Build Modifications.

Hi brenthampton79

If you read back a ways in this thread, a couple of the guys, said their cap was a little tail heavy.
Adding elevator servos in the tail would add to that. The wood in The...
Forum: Beginners
01-07-2008, 02:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,181
Posted By clouddancer

RE: Nexstar does not want to turn on slight climb

I trained with the nextar. The droops and drags were meant to keep the plane stable and allow for slow
and stable flight and landings. I also needed alot of down trim, just to maintain level...
Forum: Beginners
01-06-2008, 01:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,411
Posted By clouddancer

RE: Engine up and down thrust

Sure sounds a little tail heavy to me. 1/4 inch of down trim is quite a bit.
Try moving any movable weight such as receiver battery, forward and see if it improves.
Forum: Beginners
01-06-2008, 01:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 666
Posted By clouddancer

RE: Which would you choose?

I have the TDL Models Extra 330l. If you have any questions about this plane, id be happy to answer.

Ive never flown the Sukhoi SU-31 by any mfr. So i cant comment on its performance.
If you...
Forum: Questions and Answers
01-03-2008, 11:23 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,147
Posted By clouddancer

RE: MONEYCOTE

I think Towerkote is a very good value. I was a little leary because it was cheaper that others, but after using it
I believe it is very good quality. Its not as thick as Monokote, but is still...
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-03-2008, 02:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,526
Posted By clouddancer

RE: AMA Video in the Mail

JohnBuckner no need to appologise. I erased my post as well, I will be more clear in the future if i quote someone.

I agree that the AMA could do this a better way. I think it would be better,...
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-03-2008, 12:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,526
Posted By clouddancer

RE: AMA Video in the Mail

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Forum: AMA Discussions
01-03-2008, 11:46 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,721
Posted By clouddancer

RE: AMA Video scheme

I received the first video and thought id received it by mistake. I had not heard this was being done by AMA.

I had full intention to take it to the post office to send to the rightfull owner....
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-03-2008, 10:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 24,465
Posted By clouddancer

RE: A new year and a new AMA Forum.

Good plan Ken!

My father told me when i was very young, (You dont learn anything while you are talking, you have to listen to learn)

It stands to good reason, that when people argue, there...
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-03-2008, 10:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,526
Posted By clouddancer

RE: AMA Video in the Mail

Yep, i got one too.

The models in the video were impressive, however, after charging the guys money to fly at AMA HQ. Now they are profiting
by video taping their models and flying. I wonder...
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
12-31-2007, 11:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,154
Posted By clouddancer

RE: OS #8 Glow Plug Average Life?

I have a O.S. .46 engine with a #8 glow plug that has lasted over a year.
The plane that engine is on was flown three times per day, three days each week.

When i bought the engine, i also...
Forum: Kit Building
12-31-2007, 04:28 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 21,216
Posted By clouddancer

RE: GP Cap 232 40 Size Build Modifications.

Looks great! I did a similar instrument panel on mine too.
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-30-2007, 01:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,185
Posted By clouddancer

RE: need to remove epoxy

A dremel with a grinding wheel or metal cutting wheel, carefully used would work well.

Or if you dont have a dremel, a hobby saw would also work. A small file could be used to remove small...
Forum: Beginners
12-28-2007, 01:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,717
Posted By clouddancer

RE: How cold is too cold?

I agree with everything bigedmustafa mentioned.

This would be the only time i would compare a model airplane engine to an automobile engine, if you can get the
darn thing started in that...
Forum: Beginners
12-28-2007, 12:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,435
Posted By clouddancer

RE: Firewall removal

Did the plane call for a 60 or 90 size engine?

If that engine is called for there should be room in the plane for a 12 to 14 oz. tank, which is about what you would want
for those size...
Forum: Beginners
12-28-2007, 12:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,435
Posted By clouddancer

RE: Firewall removal

That is funny:) Though not very helpful in solving the problem.
Forum: Beginners
12-28-2007, 12:06 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,435
Posted By clouddancer

RE: Firewall removal

Heres a link that may help, i noticed several sizes of round or cylinder type tanks.

I also noticed on the 10oz. and 12oz. sizes, the square tanks are shorter than the round tanks of equal...
Forum: Beginners
12-27-2007, 11:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,435
Posted By clouddancer

RE: Firewall removal

If you can, post a picture or two of your firewall and the tank placement area.
If im understanding you correctly, you want to remove and reattach the firewall, moving it forward on the fuselage,
...
Forum: Beginners
12-27-2007, 03:02 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,341
Posted By clouddancer

RE: What did you get for Xmas?

chopper man shd3920 God Bless you both

I wish and hope for better things for you in the new year.
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-27-2007, 06:02 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 463
Posted By clouddancer

TDL Models Extra 330L ARF

Anyone have this airplane? What engine/prop? Servo setup used?
Did anyone go with the pull pull system on elevators?
Forum: Beginners
12-23-2007, 08:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,272
Posted By clouddancer

RE: just starting out bulding from ebay

You may not want to learn to fly with that particular plane. Thats a full aerobatic plane,
it will be quite a hand full if you havn'tflown before.

An instructor will surely advice you the...
Forum: Beginners
12-23-2007, 06:31 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,341
Posted By clouddancer

RE: What did you get for Xmas?

It seems some of you have been peeking,or you open gifts early.

My cousin told me He just takes his wife to Home Depot or Lowes or where ever, and points at what he wants,and (says thats from...
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