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Forum: ARF or RTF
06-11-2014, 01:37 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,171
Posted By Popriv

+1

+1
Forum: Beginners
04-25-2014, 12:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 506
Posted By Popriv

New 4star 64 ARF build?

Not much of a build being an ARF but do have a couple questions/comments.
I dropped some CA wherever I could reach in the wing and fuse.
Epoxied the wings together as its no bigger than my 40 size...
Forum: Beginners
04-25-2014, 12:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,018
Posted By Popriv

Good points... Here and above.. I had been...

Good points... Here and above.. I had been thinking dead stick might not be a huge deal, depening on when it quit of course. I haven't progressed to low altitude hovers yet but a fuel problem at...
Forum: Beginners
04-07-2014, 10:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 797
Posted By Popriv

John, defiantly the clunk. Unusual setup with the...

John, defiantly the clunk. Unusual setup with the tank in the wing. First time I flew it everyone gathered around to inspect. Real thick chord on the wing really accentuates the noise. Wouldn't...
Forum: Beginners
04-07-2014, 07:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 797
Posted By Popriv

H,mm should I post this or will someone think...

H,mm should I post this or will someone think it's to trivial to worry about,,,,,

anyway, found these online and was wondering if anyone he's tried them. Looks like it would eliminate the...
Forum: Beginners
04-04-2014, 03:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,018
Posted By Popriv

Greybeard, curious, have you seen the tank...

Greybeard, curious, have you seen the tank mounted in the wing before? Very thick chord. Really amplifies the rattle. I like not having it strapped to the side of the profile but being in the wing...
Forum: Beginners
04-04-2014, 08:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 797
Posted By Popriv

Where did I say I was worried about anything? ( D...

Where did I say I was worried about anything? ( D Bag )

Tank is wrapped in foam.

Everyone comments on how loud it resonates when flying, changing lines and just wondering what other options...
Forum: Beginners
04-04-2014, 03:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 797
Posted By Popriv

A silent clunk?

Ok, going to change clunk lines partially to reduce noise. Tank is mounted in the wing of a profile 3d so-do-ko...(sp).
the clunking resonates in the wing like a drum and I don't like the sound when...
Forum: Beginners
04-03-2014, 04:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,018
Posted By Popriv

Should I pull tank to check lines?

I have a 3D profile plane with a 55 OS on it. It's got a very thick wing and the tank is mounted in the wing. Readynto start the 3rd season with it and was wondering if I should pull the tank out and...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
02-26-2014, 06:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 490
Posted By Popriv

Using cellpro multi4 to charge 1S 25C 500mAh ?

I've never charged a lipo without a balance plug.. can I hook these up to my cellpro charger?

looking for an alternative to charge the small Vapor, Ember2 and Blade180 quad 1S batteries.

thanks
Forum: Beginners
10-16-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 632
Posted By Popriv

Thanks for all the suggestions, some I hadn't...

Thanks for all the suggestions, some I hadn't thought of.

that's what I was hoping for.....

Steve
Forum: Beginners
10-11-2013, 08:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 346
Posted By Popriv

using Illustrator to help color scheme..

A few of the variations considered and the results.

...
Forum: Beginners
10-07-2013, 02:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 632
Posted By Popriv

Yes Gene, I tried cutting around the hinges and...

Yes Gene, I tried cutting around the hinges and slipping the covering through the gap.... haven't had good luck though.. probably cut and rehinge?

steve
Forum: Beginners
10-07-2013, 01:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 632
Posted By Popriv

Recovering tail section around hinges?

I've tried on a couple of planes to recover the tail section but haven't had good luck. Should I cut the CA hinges so I can wrap the covering around the gap area? Always have problems with the...
Forum: Beginners
10-06-2013, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 361
Posted By Popriv

Its a pond. pretty but to many houses nearby....

Its a pond. pretty but to many houses nearby. have to find another site so I can fly more often.

steve
Forum: Beginners
10-06-2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 361
Posted By Popriv

Heres a quick shot of my 2nd flight. ...

Heres a quick shot of my 2nd flight.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jxSrJcW2yc&feature=youtu.be
Forum: Beginners
10-05-2013, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 361
Posted By Popriv

Pod and Wing repair maiden

It took 7 Days to make the repairs to my Mariner. spending more time each night than I wanted to.
Wing was broken in half. engine pod snapped off.
All repairs held up. Gets up on plane quick with...
Forum: Beginners
10-03-2013, 02:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,755
Posted By Popriv

Flying in the rain?

Have you flown in the rain?
Float fly this weekend with a chance of rain...

Just wondering???? May be giving it a try.... Unless its pouring...

we have to be there as entertainment for the...
Forum: Beginners
10-02-2013, 02:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,056
Posted By Popriv

Thanks for posting the pic... helps remind me...

Thanks for posting the pic...
helps remind me to FOCUS on what I'm doing.

heal quick...

pop
Forum: Beginners
10-01-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 727
Posted By Popriv

strength of glue joint?

Lots of progress. Wing is done.
Next issue is gluing the pod onto the support.
Original plan was to run the new ply all the way down into the fuse. the full length of the post.
this would...
Forum: Beginners
09-30-2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 727
Posted By Popriv

Went with ACMoore ply. 1/4" in front, 1/8" in...

Went with ACMoore ply. 1/4" in front, 1/8" in back. I'll wrap the joint in glass after..
dry fit for now..

steve
...
Forum: Beginners
09-30-2013, 02:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 727
Posted By Popriv

Looks like it all comes down to the material I...

Looks like it all comes down to the material I can get for the wing joiner?
Also, I guess it's not the spars I'm repairing but the "wing joiner" that snapped.
the 1/8" ply from AC Moore is 3 not 4...
Forum: Beginners
09-30-2013, 12:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,931
Posted By Popriv

This would be good as this is the best local...

This would be good as this is the best local source of ply.. LHS has balsa but no ply???? Doesn't say what it's made of, birch, etc...?
Forum: Beginners
09-29-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 727
Posted By Popriv

Should add that the wing spar snapped when I...

Should add that the wing spar snapped when I crashed. should be a one piece wing! pretty clean break.... not much other damage..

Steve
Forum: Beginners
09-29-2013, 05:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 727
Posted By Popriv

pod and wing repair

Put it off all summer Now trying to get this ready to fly this coming Saturday..lol
Pods almost doneI sandwiched ply on each side of the original post.
see the photo where I added material to how...
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