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Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
06-06-2010, 01:05 PM
Replies: 1,915
Views: 385,344
Posted By dmcconneyherc

RE: Palmer 132

C-130fan,

Fuel is weight. When you start getting into this kind of expense and effort, you need to start thinking backups and redundancy. If I was considering the cost and additional...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
06-05-2010, 09:25 PM
Replies: 1,915
Views: 385,344
Posted By dmcconneyherc

RE: Palmer 132

C-130fan,

I (along with several others I am sure) have given turbo props at least a glancing thought. Some of the obvious downsides ....

1) With a full size Prop Assy. of 13.5 feet, this...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
05-19-2010, 07:25 PM
Replies: 1,915
Views: 385,344
Posted By dmcconneyherc

RE: Palmer 132

Hi all,

If I remember my time in the Canadian Forces working around the C130, the stripe up the side of the fusealage is to identify the maximum turning angle for the nose gear when the bird is...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
03-19-2010, 11:42 PM
Replies: 1,915
Views: 385,344
Posted By dmcconneyherc

RE: Palmer 132

Hi Gary,

Several of us in this forum got our kits from Precision Cut Kits. These kits are Dan Palmer Plans and have quite a few errors in them which PCK seems content not to correct. If you read...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
03-19-2010, 03:46 PM
Replies: 1,915
Views: 385,344
Posted By dmcconneyherc

RE: Palmer 132

Sam,

The standard C-130J is the same length as the C-130H (Palmer Plans). The C-130J-30 Super Hercules is the stretch version.

Dave
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
03-19-2010, 01:36 PM
Replies: 1,915
Views: 385,344
Posted By dmcconneyherc

RE: Palmer 132

Sam,

If I can get the blades to work the yes it will be converted to a C-130J Super Hercules - CF scheme with all the bells, whistles and trimmings.
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
03-19-2010, 01:02 PM
Replies: 1,915
Views: 385,344
Posted By dmcconneyherc

RE: Palmer 132

Sam,

Right now I am looking at E-flite Power BL90 and the Castle Creations HV85. Our club President will help me with the machining. I haven't decided on the fabrication method for the props...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
03-19-2010, 12:23 PM
Replies: 1,915
Views: 385,344
Posted By dmcconneyherc

RE: Palmer 132

Hi Sam,

Glad to hear you are back home and progressing. Let's try this again. Here is the page that got me started with this idea. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1200180&page=16...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
03-19-2010, 10:33 AM
Replies: 1,915
Views: 385,344
Posted By dmcconneyherc

RE: Palmer 132

greeter896,

I am doing my version as a stretch and with full electrics. I will also be doing my prop assy as a variation of Richard Malinowskis' variable pitch prop ...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
02-21-2010, 11:55 PM
Replies: 1,915
Views: 385,344
Posted By dmcconneyherc

RE: Palmer 132

Chris,

Where abouts over Norway. I was stationed in Norway (northern half) for a NATO exercise back in the eighties.

I sent you a PM.

Dave
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
12-04-2009, 11:31 AM
Replies: 1,915
Views: 385,344
Posted By dmcconneyherc

RE: Palmer 132

Props4ever,

Anytime. We are all in this together.

Well ... time to marry off the daughter :D:( (daughter getting married today).

Dave
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
12-03-2009, 10:39 PM
Replies: 1,915
Views: 385,344
Posted By dmcconneyherc

RE: Palmer 132

Props4ever,

This could get interesting for me. I will need a ground adjusted variable pitch. The math has my blades being 13.5"x11.25". This produces the best results for my set up. I will need...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
12-03-2009, 04:40 PM
Replies: 1,915
Views: 385,344
Posted By dmcconneyherc

RE: Palmer 132

Props4ever,

I am very intrigued in the idea of reserrecting these props. Depending on price , I may be interested in these as an alternative to the props I plan on presently. The main question...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
11-26-2009, 07:23 PM
Replies: 1,915
Views: 385,344
Posted By dmcconneyherc

RE: Palmer 132

Props4ever,

I would think of building in a wood frame for securing the servos. Obviously trying to secure the servo to the foam will not work (for long).

Dave
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
11-24-2009, 09:29 PM
Replies: 1,915
Views: 385,344
Posted By dmcconneyherc

RE: Palmer 132

Props4ever,

Ok ... Where to start.

1) Foam core Stabs. There should be no problem as long as you can make sure they are strong enough to do the job. If you want removeable foam core stabs,...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
11-11-2009, 09:28 PM
Replies: 1,915
Views: 385,344
Posted By dmcconneyherc

RE: Palmer 132

Props4ever,

Here is a pic of my flight deck. I think the colours may help.

Dave
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
11-01-2009, 08:55 PM
Replies: 1,915
Views: 385,344
Posted By dmcconneyherc

RE: Palmer 132

Props4ever,

These are 2 that I have found. All the best trying to replicate this. I figure on doing a "sort of job" following the functions.
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
10-29-2009, 09:37 PM
Replies: 1,915
Views: 385,344
Posted By dmcconneyherc

RE: Palmer 132

Props4ever,

HAPPY B_DAY :D:D:D

Well it's official. The family got nailed - me included. oink oink. :(:(:(

You are right. I think I will stop now. No more additions to the plane. I was...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
10-28-2009, 08:04 PM
Replies: 1,915
Views: 385,344
Posted By dmcconneyherc

RE: Palmer 132

Props4ever

Nice idea for the EC 130. Have you thought of how you are going to make the outboard wing pods? I have decided to add the KC 130 option to mine. It will have the drogue extend and...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
10-12-2009, 11:48 AM
Replies: 1,915
Views: 385,344
Posted By dmcconneyherc

RE: Palmer 132

Props4ever,

The pictures clear up a lot of head scratching from when we last talked.

Great work. Looks like you and Mike were very successful. The 3/4" tube should work just great.

I...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
09-22-2009, 08:29 PM
Replies: 1,915
Views: 385,344
Posted By dmcconneyherc

RE: Palmer 132

Olsen,

Welcome to the C 130 Hercules Insane Asylum where all come in but none get out. [sm=spinnyeyes.gif]

We have all had issues and fun and games with this build. If in doubt ..... YELLL...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
09-17-2009, 05:37 PM
Replies: 1,915
Views: 385,344
Posted By dmcconneyherc

RE: Palmer 132

Hi Everyone,

Quick question.

I have been going through all my paperwork for this build and discovered I am missing page 14 from the instruction manual that came with the kit. Could someone...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
09-15-2009, 09:25 PM
Replies: 1,915
Views: 385,344
Posted By dmcconneyherc

RE: Palmer 132

Props4ever,

As long as you make your brace cover enough surface area of the existing halves, you should be just fine. If you make the brace out of something stronger than balsa this will work...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
09-15-2009, 07:48 PM
Replies: 1,915
Views: 385,344
Posted By dmcconneyherc

RE: Palmer 132

Props4ever,

1) PCK does not have the best reputation for after sale service. Several of the forum gang have had no post sale service at all. Don't hold your breath. If you do get connected with...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
09-15-2009, 04:42 PM
Replies: 1,915
Views: 385,344
Posted By dmcconneyherc

RE: Palmer 132

Props4ever,

Do you have a picture of the "half former" you are refering to? It is easier to make a suggestion if I can see what you are talking about.

Dave
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