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Forum: Questions and Answers
09-11-2008, 09:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,378
Posted By chris-s

RE: Advice on ducting/baffling

Lots of reasons, have a read of this thread and check some of the links it contains....

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6147421/mpage_1/key_ducting/tm.htm

Chris
Forum: Questions and Answers
09-11-2008, 06:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,378
Posted By chris-s

RE: Advice on ducting/baffling

Thanks David, I'll be sure to allow for cooling the crankcase.

Chris
Forum: Questions and Answers
09-11-2008, 02:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,378
Posted By chris-s

RE: Advice on ducting/baffling

Thanks for the replies.

Currently there is probably about four or five times the exhaust area in the cowl plus there will be an exit thru the fus for removing the hot air generated by the in-fus...
Forum: Questions and Answers
09-10-2008, 03:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,378
Posted By chris-s

Advice on ducting/baffling

I've done a lot of reading on baffles and ducting, but since this is my first attempt at this I feel I need some pointers over installing some cooling ducting for the engine on my latest build. It's...
Forum: Aerial Photography and Video
09-02-2008, 06:14 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 717
Posted By chris-s

FCOV2 Videos

I got one of these about a month ago, have had mixed results, suffered the same turning-off issues, but other than that well pleased with the results at that price, now every flights a Kodak flight!...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-29-2008, 03:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 575
Posted By chris-s

RE: Mounting dual elevator servos

Thanks for the reply.

Since the holes were already cut, I fitted a pair of servos and tried it all out. On a 'Y' lead it's no good at all, mixing across two channels, I can get them to the same...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-27-2008, 07:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 575
Posted By chris-s

Mounting dual elevator servos

I'm putting together a 27% Pitts and we decided to mount dual elevator servos under the stab. However, after cutting the holes last night, I think we've fubar'd! The tail was not wide enough to...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
08-19-2008, 04:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,536
Posted By chris-s

WANTED - 'Pitts' logo DXF/DWG etc

I'm trying to source a file for the scripted 'Pitts' logo for my S-12. I've found a few bitmaps, but they are too small and don't scale/trace very well. Final size needs to be around 4" x 6.5"

...
Forum: ZDZ & RCS Support
08-18-2008, 08:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,584
Posted By chris-s

First ZDZ, what should I know?

I've just purchased a part-built model that has a ZDZ40 fitted up front, not sure of the exact model tho it has a blue head. It's my first gas motor, there are several gas motors in my local club so...
Forum: RC Jets
09-19-2006, 06:56 AM
Replies: 4,015
Views: 673,281
Posted By chris-s

RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?

Just picked up one of these in the UK and until I found this thread I was going to stick a 50 in it, not anymore :D
Forum: The Clubhouse
11-05-2004, 12:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,310
Posted By chris-s

RE: what do your wives have to say

This summer I've been getting "I've refueled, can I fly again now?" or "Can we go flying this weekend?" - honest!

Chris
Forum: Tips & Techniques
10-08-2004, 09:04 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,953
Posted By chris-s

RE: Flutter Prevention...

You could also try adjusting the linkages by moving the clevis at the servo in one hole. This will reduce the total movement but increase the torque ie 'holding' power.

If you have setup 'ATV' ...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
09-16-2004, 08:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 965
Posted By chris-s

RE: retract servo travel limit

Alternatively, you can swap the electronics with a standard servo. I have done this successfully several times.

Cheers,

Chris
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-16-2004, 08:30 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,632
Posted By chris-s

RE: New Ideas for a FUN Scale Meet

This thread has generated some quite strong views, but here's my two penth worth...

We had a similar problem in our club, how to keep scale contests fun without getting too serious, but also...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
09-07-2004, 08:41 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 621
Posted By chris-s

Planted my Vasp!

Dusted off my Vasp pattern ship to get ready for a club competition, there wasn't a receiver in it, so grabbed one which had been taken out of another model, only in my haste I forgot to un-coil the...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
08-20-2004, 09:40 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 438
Posted By chris-s

OT Photo resource

Ok, slightly OT, but whilst doing a web search for some scale photo resources, I came across this site.... http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu:8000/browse.cgi?db=2&pos=1 For a 'young whipper snapper'...
Forum: Beginners
08-19-2004, 10:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 513
Posted By chris-s

RE: Hiya guys

Try...

Als Hobbies http://www.alshobbiesstore.com/acatalog

Inwood Models http://www.alshobbiesstore.com/acatalog

Blackburn Models http://www.blackburnmodels.com

Sussex Model...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-19-2004, 03:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,606
Posted By chris-s

RE: FW 190 D-9 color schemes

For a low price scale cockpit check out Dynamic Balsa at http://www.dbalsa.com or http://www.bobdivelymodels.com/4.htm

Chris.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-18-2004, 08:01 AM
Replies: 499
Views: 50,205
Posted By chris-s

RE: More progress on my Bates SBD!

Gutting, absolutely terrible!:(

The documented build is a treasure trove of tips and advice, it's given me hours of enjoyment reading it again and again, constantly referencing it.

So very...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-17-2004, 10:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 621
Posted By chris-s

Where to get 'rounded' spinner?

Hi folks,

I'm after a 2 1/2 inch spinner for a small ME109G that I am putting together, but I don't want the regular 'pointy' spinner, I want a more rounded one in keeping with the scale...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-11-2004, 02:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 863
Posted By chris-s

RE: Tips on spraying emulsion/latex paints?

Thanks for the tips guys, I tried a little last night on a sample, could have done with being a bit thinner I think. Works fine, the only thing I noticed was that it takes longer to "go-off", obvious...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-10-2004, 10:42 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,606
Posted By chris-s

RE: FW 190 D-9 color schemes

Do a google search for "Galland Circus", this relates to a specific group of FW190's with some pretty unique color schemes, got a few in our club including my own.
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-10-2004, 10:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 863
Posted By chris-s

Tips on spraying emulsion/latex paints?

Hi folks,

I'm thinking about trying out the spraying of household emulsion or latex for you US guys, on a small warbird and am looking for any tips particular to using this type of paint. I've...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
08-10-2004, 04:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,890
Posted By chris-s

RE: Return of my Spitfire!

Must be able to smell the fish :D
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
08-10-2004, 03:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,890
Posted By chris-s

RE: Return of my Spitfire!

Excellent replies guys, keep 'em coming!
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