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Forum: Electric General Discussion
06-04-2015, 03:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,596
Posted By schafe3624

What I really wanted was an arf c-130. There...

What I really wanted was an arf c-130. There does not seem to be one available. I had seen the kits suggested by aeajr. I should have bought one of those kits. I am over $1200 so far on this...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
06-04-2015, 01:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,596
Posted By schafe3624

I did measure the watts with a watt meter - 380...

I did measure the watts with a watt meter - 380 to 400. I don't remember the current draw at full throttle. Since the wing is complete I am keeping that as is with the exception of grinding out...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
06-02-2015, 08:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,596
Posted By schafe3624

I guess the next question is - how much weight...

I guess the next question is - how much weight should i get rid of? The short answer is "as much as possible." What is the better answer?
Forum: Electric General Discussion
06-01-2015, 10:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,596
Posted By schafe3624

not really

not really
Forum: Electric General Discussion
05-31-2015, 11:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,596
Posted By schafe3624

I am very sure about wing area.

I am very sure about wing area.
Forum: Electric General Discussion
05-30-2015, 08:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,596
Posted By schafe3624

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2099662http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2099663http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=209966...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
05-30-2015, 07:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,596
Posted By schafe3624

Thanks for all the feedback. Here is where I...

Thanks for all the feedback. Here is where I went wrong. I want a fully scale plane. I started with a 3d file of a c-130 that is intended for use in a video game. From there I modified the plane...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
05-28-2015, 10:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,596
Posted By schafe3624

Please tell me my C-130 isn't too heavy!!!

I have been working on an electric C-130 for 2+ years now. I've been afraid it was too heavy. I am at the point that it is ready to test fly. The calculators on the internet say it will barely...
Forum: RC Submarines
05-15-2015, 06:25 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,258
Posted By schafe3624

Using a Spektrum radio in an FPV sub???

Hey!!

I couldn't find a section about radios so here goes. I am planning on building an FPV sub and using my Spektrum radio. I know the signal won't go below water. My thought is to use an...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
05-13-2015, 10:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 396
Posted By schafe3624

Good news! I'm an idiot. It did not pair up the...

Good news! I'm an idiot. It did not pair up the motor wires correctly. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2095689

I designed this myself and used a 3D printer to make...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
05-06-2015, 06:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 396
Posted By schafe3624

Electric C-130 motors twerking??

Hey!!

I have been working on a C-130 for several years now. I am at the point where I want to test the motors. When I power them up they all beep to indicate they are armed. When I raise the...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
02-21-2014, 04:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,446
Posted By schafe3624

I am officially switching to plan B. The 3D...

I am officially switching to plan B. The 3D printer I have is a hobby grade plastic extruder type printer. The very thin layers I designed for the skin, .8mm at the thinnest, just wont stick to...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
02-19-2014, 06:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,446
Posted By schafe3624

I'm still plugging away at this problem. I have...

I'm still plugging away at this problem. I have no idea what the finished weight will be, but I'm guessing it will be over 10 pounds. Turns out there are several wing calculators on the web. All...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
02-18-2014, 10:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,446
Posted By schafe3624

Thanks so much for the support. I'm really...

Thanks so much for the support. I'm really concerned this is not going to fly and my time will be wasted. If I could only find a RTF C-130 that people say is decent I wouldn't be in this mess.

I...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
02-17-2014, 10:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,446
Posted By schafe3624

C-130 electric disaster - hopefully not!

I am working on a 1/24 scale C-130. The plans call for 4 X .10 glow engines or electric equivalent. I will not build it with glow engines so I need help figuring out what electric motors, props,...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
02-17-2014, 10:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 447
Posted By schafe3624

The same old power to weight question

I want to make sure I have things correct on this. I am working on a 1/24 scale C-130. I have already purchased the motors that fit into the nacelles. I want to use 3 cell lipos for flight. I...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
10-12-2013, 07:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,705
Posted By schafe3624

My plan is to print the exterior skins starting...

My plan is to print the exterior skins starting at 1mm and then go thinner until the skin starts to feel flimsy. I will have to experiment to see just what it takes to make the plane strong enough. ...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
10-08-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,705
Posted By schafe3624

Hobby size printers are not big enough to print...

Hobby size printers are not big enough to print an entire RC plane. Will have to divide the plane into sections, print and then glue them together. I am considering printing each section with holes...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
10-07-2013, 07:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,705
Posted By schafe3624

3D Printing of a C-130

I am beginning the process of designing a C-130 in a 3D CAD program to print with a 3D printer. I know there have been at least 3 planes that have been printed and one has flown.

Has anyone...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
06-08-2013, 09:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 448
Posted By schafe3624

Where have all the Chinese airplanes gone??

Has anyone else noticed that all of the distributors of the Chinese kits seem to be out of stock? Bananahobby, Nitroplanes, and Hobbyking all have less than a 50% in stock rate. Its been that way...
Forum: Electric RC Jets
11-10-2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 970
Posted By schafe3624

RE: Does Banana Hobby deserve my $$$?

I should also ask about Hobby King and Nitro Planes
Forum: Electric RC Jets
11-08-2012, 09:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 970
Posted By schafe3624

Does Banana Hobby deserve my $$$?

Hey!!

In the fall of 2011 I purchased 2 EDF jets from Banana Hobby. After replacing a servo which failed for no reason, I have been satisfied with one (Mini AMX). The other (90mm F-18) has...
Forum: Electric RC Jets
11-02-2012, 07:07 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 682
Posted By schafe3624

Banana Hobby 90mm F-18 retract replacement?

Hey!!

I have a 90mm F-18 from Banana Hobby. The landing gear is a complete failure and I just made them fixed. Has anyone had good luck with another type of LG? I'm considering a set of the...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
10-17-2011, 08:17 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 370
Posted By schafe3624

Wanted: Electric C-130

Hey!!

I am searching for an electric C-130. Nothing too big, but retracts would be good. Any recomendations are appreciated.

Thanks
Forum: Electric RC Jets
10-03-2011, 08:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,679
Posted By schafe3624

RE: Banana Hobby 90mm F-18 CG

I'm not sure we are talking about the same plane. Mine has a 6 cell 3700 mah battery.
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