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Forum: Batteries & Chargers
07-26-2012, 04:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,603
Posted By inedesca

RE: LiPo Life

There is a problem though; you let your batteries away for a while and you will find that they degrade and inflate. so this idea that shelf life is long to me is just a lie, all of my bateries end up...
Forum: Electric RC Jets
06-12-2012, 07:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,492
Posted By inedesca

RE: 6mm r/c jets

And if you search in google for "radiocontrolesing" you will also find some very good ones.</p>
Forum: Electric General Discussion
09-14-2011, 12:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,611
Posted By inedesca

RE: Best Electric RC Airplane Online Store

Hobby King is my favourite, good stuff, very good prices.
Forum: Profile and Fun Flying Planes
02-14-2011, 06:12 PM
Replies: 765
Views: 152,782
Posted By inedesca

RE: Show us your profile color scheme?

Well, not exzactly a profile but some kind of hybrid.

Here is what I call full profile models:
Forum: Electric General Discussion
01-02-2011, 08:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 879
Posted By inedesca

RE: Best way to find my CG??

If the wing planform is rectangular 1/4 to 1/3 back of the leading edge is O.K., but other planforms more complicated require some geometry calculations, but it might take you about the same trouble...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
10-25-2010, 08:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,402
Posted By inedesca

RE: Foam board question

Without paper is too soft you can even use it as fuselage cover,it shapes better than balsa.
With paper is too heavy.

I gave up using it, except for very small models.

All you can do is...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
10-23-2010, 07:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 937
Posted By inedesca

RE: Elmers Foam Board question

I have tried this, but it is much too soft, as a matter of fact I rather use it as a fuselage cover since it takes the curves perfect.

If there is no other material on hand go on, but you will...
Forum: Kit Building
09-21-2010, 01:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,214
Posted By inedesca

RE: Need profile kit plans

Watch this me-163 Komet profile model http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1192941
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
09-20-2010, 08:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 710
Posted By inedesca

RE: Pink Foamies!

Since the applicatio of foam to models let me tell you, I have about twenty models in stock, hoping to destroy to start another, but most of them are repairable, so in a way is good and bad. And now...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
09-19-2010, 10:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 710
Posted By inedesca

RE: Pink Foamies!

I have made my own sheets of pink foam in 3 and 6 mm, cutting with hot wire.
It is very good material and comes much cheaper than depron, only drawback is the color.
Forum: Kit Building
08-18-2010, 09:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,079
Posted By inedesca

RE: Added Ailerons. What Should the Throw Be???

I would say that adverse yaw is important in high apsect ratios like gliders.

I always use 10° deflections for all surfaces and works alright. How I mesasure it? I made a template in balsa wood...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
08-14-2010, 05:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,979
Posted By inedesca

RE: Removing Paper from Foam Board

I do that exactly, but what I don't like is that the peeled material is extremely soft and flexible, I better use it as a cover material instead of balsa sheet.

Of course is is one of the...
Forum: Profile and Fun Flying Planes
07-26-2010, 12:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,877
Posted By inedesca

RE: How do you install/mount your RX

I use velcro for all componentes like battery, ESC and Rx
The antenna is fixed at approx 90° with simple durex.
Forum: Electric General Discussion
05-29-2010, 02:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,340
Posted By inedesca

RE: Charging Lipos inside the airplane. Who does?

I prepare four different models, each one complete with receiver, battery and speed control; I fly one and start charging it soon as it lands and go to the next model, on so on. I always charge them...
Forum: Electric RC Jets
05-25-2010, 09:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,680
Posted By inedesca

RE: esing profile pusher jets

Sorry, I do not understand, there are buttons for pusher jets by letter and all links work alright.

Please explain.
Forum: Kit Building
05-20-2010, 12:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 975
Posted By inedesca

RE: To Cut or not to cut, that is the question!

Only if you want the ultracoat to see through. Some like it so it will be translucent in the sun, otherwise, just leave it, the gain in waight is minimum.
Forum: Electric RC Jets
05-17-2010, 10:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,680
Posted By inedesca

RE: esing profile pusher jets

But you will say how can I measure those 10°.

Well, you must make your own jig with a protractor, it will be useful for any other model: use 5° for very fast models, 10° for sport flying and...
Forum: Electric RC Jets
05-16-2010, 01:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,680
Posted By inedesca

RE: esing profile pusher jets

Take a look at

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTr3-SLFBbk

see how I mounted the battery, very convenient way
Forum: Electric RC Jets
05-15-2010, 03:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,680
Posted By inedesca

RE: esing profile pusher jets

My friend I recommend to hold the battery as in this photograph of Albatros L59, gives you chance to balance lateraly.

Also insert a 1/4" nail at the nose to strengthen it and give more forward...
Forum: Electric RC Jets
05-15-2010, 09:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,680
Posted By inedesca

RE: esing profile pusher jets

Beautiful Luis

A little overdone but it is fine.

The carbon rod should be installed before applying the lower vynil, so it is hidden.

Elevons could be managed with simple wire as in...
Forum: Electric RC Jets
04-13-2010, 02:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,991
Posted By inedesca

RE: Securing Fan Unit to Foam

Yeah, white is best, as a matter of fact I use it to stick parts to the wall rather than nails or screws. Tranparent is more flexible.
Forum: Electric RC Jets
04-11-2010, 02:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,991
Posted By inedesca

RE: Securing Fan Unit to Foam

Just a few minutes ago I came across the Gorilla Glue.

Apparently this will work. Never used it but the instructions say moist one surface, apply glue to the other and then join them. The glue...
Forum: Electric RC Jets
04-11-2010, 09:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,991
Posted By inedesca

RE: Securing Fan Unit to Foam

Fine, but do you have enough time to spread it in all the area before it hardens? You must be very quick.
Forum: Electric RC Jets
04-06-2010, 10:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,690
Posted By inedesca

RE: Ducted fans are reversed

I know what it feels having a model you know you cannot handle and put it away waiting for some day to learn enough to fly it.

I would recommend to start with an easier model but since you have...
Forum: Electric RC Jets
03-25-2010, 05:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,885
Posted By inedesca

RE: HAND LAUNCHING JETS

I learned the hard way but finally came to the best procedure:

Hold the model from above and a little ahead of the c.g. so it hangs pointing up.

Hold it on to your side

Flex your knees...
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