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Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-02-2014, 01:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 636
Posted By topwinguk

Good site for free vintage plans.

Hi Guys

I've just found this super site http://www.outerzone.co.uk/ which has nearly 6000 vintage/old timer plans that you can download in PDF format for free. You can either take the PDF...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
05-02-2012, 07:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 991
Posted By topwinguk

All flying horizontal stab movement.

Hi

Anybody got a good rule of thumb for how much up and down control movement is optimum for an all flying horizontal stabiliser on a high performance sailplane similar to the Bubble dancer?
...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
11-27-2011, 11:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,352
Posted By topwinguk

Low throttle glow plug heater.

I want to have an onboard glow plug heater which operates at idle speeds and believe someone produces such an item. I also seem to remember a DIY circuit using a relay and an IC to handle the current...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
07-17-2011, 10:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,202
Posted By topwinguk

RE: 2 outrunners from one esc and battery?

Thanks for the reply. The problem that I was trying to avoid was the possible variation between multiple motors when individual ESC's are used. Do you have any experience of what % variation I could...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
07-16-2011, 05:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,202
Posted By topwinguk

2 outrunners from one esc and battery?

Can anyone tell me if it is possible to run two brushless motors from one ESC and one battery or will I need to revert back to paralleled brushed motors?

Tony
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
11-04-2010, 02:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 624
Posted By topwinguk

Brush spark suppression on 2.4 ghz?

Hi

Having just converted from 35mhz radio to 2.4ghz i would like any comments on whether you need the same suppression components across the brushes or whether 2.4 ghz is immune to the brush...
Forum: Gas Engines
10-26-2010, 01:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,844
Posted By topwinguk

Specific fuel consumption comparison?

Hi

Anyone tell me what the specific fuel consumption is between glow and gas engines of similar size?

Tony
Forum: Questions and Answers
10-19-2010, 01:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 693
Posted By topwinguk

Flap mechanism for models

Anybody got info on basic flap mechanisms for scratch built models. What is the best way to get max flap deflection and is it better to use a mechanical coupled method or separate servos for each...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
10-02-2010, 11:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 807
Posted By topwinguk

Info required re installing flaps

Can anyone recommend any articles regarding flap design and installation for RC models?

Tony
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
10-01-2010, 09:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,021
Posted By topwinguk

RE: Berkley Astro Hog build instructions.

Hi Wm

Thanks for the offer but I have now received a copy of the article referred to

For anyone interested in the future that is looking for old vintage and other plans check out Derick...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-30-2010, 08:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,021
Posted By topwinguk

Berkley Astro Hog build instructions.

Hi
I have just got a super set of plans for the Berkley Astro Hog but there is information missing that is probably in the original kit. If anybody still has a copy I would appreciate it if they...
Forum: Questions and Answers
09-18-2010, 09:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 413
Posted By topwinguk

Super Tigre 40 silencer question.

Hi

My silencer dropped off whilst flying this morning and luckily one of the guys found it but now I can't find any screws that fit the mounting threads. Anyone happen to know what the thread...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
08-24-2010, 01:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 820
Posted By topwinguk

Filler required for FG cowl?

I have just completed a large cowl using lost foam technique and wonder if anyone has ideas for filling the imperfections from this type of construction, other than resin based fillers?

Tony
Forum: Aerodynamics
08-04-2010, 06:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,428
Posted By topwinguk

RE: Relationship between moment arm and tailplane area?

Hi Guys

Thanks for the replies, most helpful but now I have another stupid question that I'm having a problem getting my head around, gets worse with age! So I'd better give you a bit of...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
08-03-2010, 09:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 759
Posted By topwinguk

Geared brushless motor source?

I'm looking for a 250 - 300 watt brushless motor with inline gear box, anybody know who manufactures any?

Tony
Forum: Aerodynamics
08-01-2010, 02:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,428
Posted By topwinguk

Relationship between moment arm and tailplane area?

I notice that the moment arm/horizontal stab area varies considerably on high performance sailplanes. There are various rules of thumb giving general ratios but can someone confirm that the ratios...
Forum: Questions and Answers
07-26-2010, 01:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,623
Posted By topwinguk

RE: Exponential setting on TX?

Thanks for the comments guys. Just wish manufacturers were more consistent. At my age I don't need any more things to confuse me!!. Now what was I about to do next!!

Tony
Forum: Questions and Answers
07-25-2010, 08:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,623
Posted By topwinguk

Exponential setting on TX?

I have just purchased a Spectrum DX6i radio and am just installing it in a model. The manual is extremely detailed and explains settings very simply. However when setting up the exponential function...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-17-2010, 03:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 945
Posted By topwinguk

Best method for cleaning gunge off glow engines?

Anyone got a good method for cleaning burnt on gunge from engine crank cases?

Tony
Forum: Tips & Techniques
06-06-2010, 02:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,261
Posted By topwinguk

Best method to stop trim and covering edges lifting.

Any good tips for preventing those edges on trim and covering from lifting with time?

Tony
Forum: Tips & Techniques
04-14-2010, 08:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,835
Posted By topwinguk

RE: Water based polyurethane and light weight fibreglass

Thanks BigTim
That is a really good article, gives me the answer I wanted. Thanks.

Tony
Forum: Tips & Techniques
04-14-2010, 01:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,835
Posted By topwinguk

Water based polyurethane and light weight fibreglass

Anybody got an opinion on which water based polyurethane varnish is best/strongest for skinning foam wings i.e. Matt, satin or gloss?

Tony
Forum: Gas Engines
04-08-2010, 01:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 800
Posted By topwinguk

RCGF 26 engine query

I downloaded the instruction manual for the RCGF 26 gas engine so that I can configure the front bulkhead to take this engine and find that the dimensions on the front and side view drawings do not...
Forum: Aerodynamics
03-30-2010, 08:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,182
Posted By topwinguk

CG position question.

I am repairing an 82" span Laser 200 model that I was given but do not have any information regarding CG position or control throws. Any help would be appreciated. It was suggested to me by an...
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