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Forum: Questions and Answers
11-21-2023, 10:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 501
Posted By smilam

I originally thought that maybe the battery moved...

I originally thought that maybe the battery moved and became unplugged because of the snap rolls and it separated from the fuselage in the crash. Since everything worked when I connected everything...
Forum: Questions and Answers
11-20-2023, 09:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 501
Posted By smilam

Did that before flight and the next day while...

Did that before flight and the next day while checking everything out.
Forum: Questions and Answers
11-20-2023, 07:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 501
Posted By smilam

What caused me to crash?

A few days ago I was flying my 4 star 40 and crashed due to loss of signal. I haven’t been able to find out what caused the loss of signal so looking for some ideas. I had been flying for about 10...
Forum: Kit Building
01-24-2023, 09:41 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 894
Posted By smilam

Oratex painting questions

I bought a couple of rolls of antique Oratex to cover a Smoothie XL. I had looked at a some Oratex at the local hobby shop and decided on the antique color and then planned on painting my trim colors...
Forum: Questions and Answers
01-22-2023, 02:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,319
Posted By smilam

Oratex covering problems

I bought a couple of rolls of antique Oratex to cover a Smoothie XL. I had looked at a some Oratex at the local hobby shop and decided on the antique color and then planned on painting my trim colors...
Forum: The Clubhouse
07-14-2022, 06:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,257
Posted By smilam

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x2000/9777e33b_e712_4043_93db_f186570fce00_ce91c02405e2d57188106d1a575884fbc265f96c.jpeg...
Forum: The Clubhouse
05-04-2022, 08:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,257
Posted By smilam

Thanks for your reply. We are going to make a...

Thanks for your reply. We are going to make a proposal to the club this week that we purchase either three or four VMAX solar 125 AH batteries. They are cheaper than the Optima batteries and...
Forum: The Clubhouse
04-14-2022, 09:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,257
Posted By smilam

Field solar charging station

Our club wants to upgrade our solar charging capability and would like some input on what some other clubs are using. We currently have two solar panels which I am not sure what their rated capacity...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
02-15-2022, 07:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,141
Posted By smilam

I just tried what I had on hand. I did see that...

I just tried what I had on hand. I did see that MEK and Acetone were similar. Ace Hardware advertises a MEK substitute and I wonder how it compares.
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
02-15-2022, 03:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,141
Posted By smilam

Today I put a piece of coverite on some scrap...

Today I put a piece of coverite on some scrap balsa and then put some stikit on it. After letting it dry I tried some different chemicals to see what would remove the adhesive with out damaging the...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
02-14-2022, 03:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,141
Posted By smilam

I finally got a couple of other projects off the...

I finally got a couple of other projects off the work bench and got started on patching the hole in the wing of the spacewalker. First I made the hole round to eliminate corners which become...
Forum: RC Flight Simulator Software
02-11-2022, 06:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,528
Posted By smilam

I bought it at a swap meet from a persons estate....

I bought it at a swap meet from a persons estate. I doubt that the person selling it for the family knew or even thought about the number missing. I don’t know the person who sold it and not sure I...
Forum: RC Flight Simulator Software
02-10-2022, 06:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,528
Posted By smilam

Used RF-6

I picked up a used RF-6 at swap meet from persons estate. I loaded it on a old laptop to give to my grandson but I got to the point where it wanted numbers from the CD and transmitter. I am missing...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
12-12-2021, 09:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,141
Posted By smilam

That makes me believe it might work. Besides...

That makes me believe it might work. Besides yours is the only answer that I have received so evidently nobody else has attempted this type of repair which must mean we are the only two who have ever...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
12-07-2021, 01:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,141
Posted By smilam

Patching a hole in super coverite

I had a DLE20 die on take off and had to land in a field. I landed with the wings level but landed perpendicular to a tire rut about 4” deep. The airplane is a Spacewalker 2 with the landing gear...
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
08-20-2021, 02:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,344
Posted By smilam

Variable Pitch Propeller was the only thing I...

Variable Pitch Propeller was the only thing I could think of but didn’t believe that was correct since you very seldom see them.
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
08-20-2021, 02:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,344
Posted By smilam

14SG question

On my 14SG transmitter channel 6 shows VPP control J3. I have no idea what VPP stands for but I do see in the manual that channel 6 is VPP when airplane mode is selected. I accidentally plugged my...
Forum: Marketplace
03-19-2021, 02:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 922
Posted By smilam

Yes. It will ship to Olathe Ks 66062. Let me know...

Yes. It will ship to Olathe Ks 66062. Let me know what the charges are.
Forum: Marketplace
03-19-2021, 01:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 922
Posted By smilam

Will you take $50 for it?

Will you take $50 for it?
Forum: Marketplace
03-18-2021, 08:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 922
Posted By smilam

Has the backplate been drilled for a DLE motor?...

Has the backplate been drilled for a DLE motor? Has it been modified for a certain prop?
I am looking to use it on a DLE 35 with a xoar 19x8 prop.
Forum: Suggestions
03-17-2021, 04:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,931
Posted By smilam

I had the same problem.

I had the same problem.
Forum: Kit Building
03-15-2021, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,096
Posted By smilam

Dave Brown Spinners

Has anybody had any recent experience with ordering a Dave Brown spinner? I went to their website to order a spinner and it says they are having trouble with their website host and to call if you...
Forum: Kit Building
03-05-2021, 07:27 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 98,340
Posted By smilam

WOW! At over $150 the tru turn spinner is out of...

WOW! At over $150 the tru turn spinner is out of my price range. That doesn’t even include the adaptor.
Forum: Kit Building
03-05-2021, 04:36 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 98,340
Posted By smilam

What spinner are you using? The plans call for a...

What spinner are you using? The plans call for a 5” Parabolic P51 type spinner but I can’t locate a source for that one. Mine will be powered by a DLE 35.
Forum: Kit Building
02-25-2021, 04:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,175
Posted By smilam

I think I will make a trip to hardware store...

I think I will make a trip to hardware store tomorrow and get some urethane. I thought I might have some in the basement but it was Minwax sanding sealer and a can of wood hardener which I have used...
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