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09-03-2007, 09:35 AM
Replies: 243
Views: 22,562
Posted By MJFinegan

RE: How old is everyone here?

47 this past June.

Growing old is inevitable. Growing up is optional! :D
06-15-2007, 05:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 677
Posted By MJFinegan

Nicad cycling question

How do I determine battery health given the discharge time and discharge rate?
For example, 700 mah capacity pack discharged at 50 ma for 78 minutes.
I used to have a cheat sheet full of...
Replies: 1
Views: 686
Posted By MJFinegan

Eclipse 7 Tx battery charging lead

Where can I obtain a Tx battery charging lead so that I may cycle my battery (outside the transmitter)?

Thanks
Mike
02-12-2006, 10:11 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 48,170
Posted By MJFinegan

RE: VACUUM FORMING IDEAS

Kind of late to the party on this one but....I stumbled across this site a few years ago.


http://www.studiocreations.com/howto/stormtrooper/

It's got a pretty good tutorial on...
02-03-2006, 04:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,001
Posted By MJFinegan

RE: Carbon Fiber BASICS?

Carbon tends to splinter at the edges often resulting in a painful sliver. The up side is that you can usually see aforementioned sliver. Power tools and carbon fiber don't mix. (Carbon dust...
01-26-2006, 10:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 835
Posted By MJFinegan

RE: Thixotropic Powder

I don't think they are the same. From what I have been able to dig up online, thixo is a liquid additive for
Silastic mold making compounds. Cab-O-Sil is a good general purpose thixotropic...
Forum: Kit Building
07-08-2005, 06:33 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,147
Posted By MJFinegan

RE: Starting LT-40 Build.

Count me among the advocates of triangle stock, lead in the nose and ultimately a Magnum.46.
Flies like a dream especially w/ the larger engine. I originally had a .40LA. Ran nice, just a little...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-09-2005, 05:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 776
Posted By MJFinegan

RE: Magnum .46 XLS Question

Oops....probably should have mentioned that I am not using the stock muffler and therefore have an extra fitting at my disposal if it is safe to do so....
Forum: Glow Engines
05-09-2005, 03:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 776
Posted By MJFinegan

Magnum .46 XLS Question

Does anyone know if the muffler tap fitting is the same as the needle valve fitting? The engine parts list shows different numbers for each but the needle valve fitting also comes with a gasket thus...
04-30-2005, 11:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 907
Posted By MJFinegan

Antenna Tube Question

Help........While building a Sig 1/5 scale Cub, I planned on running the antenna through a tube down the length of the fuse. I should have put a note to myself in the construction manual. I went...
06-03-2004, 03:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,424
Posted By MJFinegan

RE: Sig 1/5 J3 Cub Conversion ? What Say You?

Sorry to hear about your close encounter with the tree. I had one last summer. Minimal damage but a PITA none the less.

Mike
05-31-2004, 07:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,424
Posted By MJFinegan

RE: Sig 1/5 J3 Cub Conversion ? What Say You?

Awesome gear Bill. Any chance you'd consider posting parts list and plans? My 1/5 scale Cub is currently sitting on the stock wire gear. Just needs a few finishing touches (and completion of a...
05-26-2004, 05:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 645
Posted By MJFinegan

Piccolo, Hummingbird or Aerohawk?

Thinking of getting into heli. Would any of these (piccolo, hummingbird, aerohawk) be suitable for a novice? Pros and cons of any of these would be appreciated.
I do have a sim so I can practice...
02-09-2004, 08:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 541
Posted By MJFinegan

RE: Home grown control horn.

There's a thought! What shade of blue? ;-) I'll have to stop in and give them a look. I wonder if that stuff would be beefy enough for a bellcrank. Plans call for a pair of 1 1/2 inch cranks...
02-09-2004, 05:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 541
Posted By MJFinegan

Home grown control horn.

I'm currently putting together a 1/4 scale Pitts S1 from a RCM plan set and find myself in need of a pair of odd shaped control horns.
The plans which were drafted in the early 70's call for...
01-09-2004, 06:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,240
Posted By MJFinegan

Norm McFarland Pitts plans

I just ordered a plan set for this aircraft. Anyone have a shopping list, tips, traps etc.
Any input would be welcome.

TIA
Mike
Replies: 1
Views: 464
Posted By MJFinegan

Setting up Eclipse 7

I've been using an Eclipse 7 for a season now (and enjoyed every moment). I am adding a second aircraft. I've been able to set all the control throws but when I go to set up the throttle, I can't...
12-31-2003, 09:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 955
Posted By MJFinegan

RE: Sig 1/5 Cub

Just finishing up a Sig 1/5 scale Cub. The only problems I encountered were builder induced. As for tips, just read and reread each step before proceeding and handle the laser cut sheets very...
12-18-2003, 05:17 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 36,174
Posted By MJFinegan

RE: Cor-Star 60 Version 2.0 plans and pics

Would it be practical to stiffen the fuse with an internal doubler of coro with the flutes oriented 90 degrees to the outer skin? Would this cut any weight or would it be heavier? I'm new to SPAD...
11-11-2003, 06:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,457
Posted By MJFinegan

RE: Carbon + Honeycomb ?

If finances permit, you may consider checking out a flex-core honeycomb. The stuff can accomodate moderate curves both simple and compound. This honeycomb is available in metallic and non-metallic...
10-07-2003, 08:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 321
Posted By MJFinegan

Karma....arrrrgh!

[:@] I made an offer for a classified ad item last week. The original offer got lost in cyberspace. I reposted my offer using the ask seller a question feature. Seller accepted offer but because...
09-24-2003, 04:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,497
Posted By MJFinegan

RE: Real Flight vs Athlon chips

I have run RFG2 on 2 different AMD equipped machines. The first used a Duron 650 and the second is using an Athlon 2000XP. Both machines used a Geforce 2 AGP with 32 meg of vid memory. Both...
09-09-2003, 07:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,072
Posted By MJFinegan

RE: How do I get a smooth finish on sanded Kevlar cloth?

Anyone who has sanded kevlar intentionally or otherwise has had to deal with the tennis ball look. If it's any consolation, an r/c landing gear is a whole lot smaller and easier to deal with than a...
06-21-2003, 06:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 834
Posted By MJFinegan

Dope Retarder

Anyone know of a hardware store equivalent for dope retarder.
Can't get to the LHS 'til the middle of next week but I am quite close to a Home Depot. I tried toluene in a small specimen of...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-21-2003, 01:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 698
Posted By MJFinegan

Magnum .46 Break in fuel

Thank you one and all for your advice. DarZeelon, I read your
posting re: break-in in tapered bore engines. It was very informative. I feel a lot better knowing what is happening to the
engine...
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