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Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
06-12-2009, 09:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 500
Posted By Gronon

RE: Do you get your materials local? Where?

Andrew,
Ican't wait to see how that plane looks. I've never worked with FG before but there is a first time for everything :)

Batchelc,
Thanks for the tip! Ididn't think of that and I'm sure...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
06-11-2009, 01:38 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,121
Posted By Gronon

RE: 200% size slow poke

WOW! Are you going to give your kids rides in it? haha jk! http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/teeth_smile.gif
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
06-11-2009, 01:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 500
Posted By Gronon

Do you get your materials local? Where?

Iwould like to start scratch building planes with either coroplast or foam but don't know where to start.Ichecked Lowes and Home Depot online and they don't seem to carry these materials. Where do...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
06-03-2009, 03:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,160
Posted By Gronon

RE: Great planes slinger

Iuse an e-flite six series (http://www.aeromicro.com/Catalog/e-flite_six-series_brushless_2000kv_motor__28mm__5387657.htm) motor and it gives me a nice balance of power and speed. Iupped the prop to...
Forum: Beginners
06-03-2009, 01:05 PM
Replies: 291
Views: 24,020
Posted By Gronon

RE: RCU Roll call time..Where are you from?

Born in Cleveland Ohio but have been transplanted to San Antonio Texas! http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/teeth_smile.gif
Forum: Beginners
06-02-2009, 02:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,047
Posted By Gronon

RE: Safe brushless operating temps?

As it turns out, it is very hard to find a local hobby shop with props smaller than 5.5 x 4.5 that could use a prop adapter. So, Ibought a new motor instead. I made sure Igot one that had a direct...
Forum: Beginners
06-01-2009, 03:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,047
Posted By Gronon

RE: Safe brushless operating temps?

Ok thanks! Now Ihave a place to start. Iwill try out a shorter prop and get a watt meter. Is "Watts Up?" a good one?

Thanks Guys!
Forum: Beginners
06-01-2009, 02:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,047
Posted By Gronon

RE: Safe brushless operating temps?

Ok, thank you for the reply. So Iget a smaller diameter but same angle on the blades? Will my motor have to sping at higher RPMs to generate the same lift? I'm guessing so but like Isaid I am new at...
Forum: Beginners
06-01-2009, 02:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,047
Posted By Gronon

RE: Safe brushless operating temps?

What is a good way to reduce the amps Iam pushing through the motor? The motor seems to handle the size and weight of the plane just fine but do Ineed to buy a bigger motor anyway? I'm a newbie at...
Forum: Beginners
06-01-2009, 10:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,047
Posted By Gronon

Safe brushless operating temps?

Hi guys,
Iam using this (http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXLWX6&P=7)motor in a Greatplanes Slinger and get super performance for slow to fast flying and some aerobatics. It seems to...
Forum: Beginners
05-12-2009, 05:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,025
Posted By Gronon

RE: Electric Conversion Question

I didn't know biplanes were that much more advanced than other styles. I figured the increased lift area would allow lower speeds making it suitable for beginners. Should I be looking for a single...
Forum: Beginners
05-12-2009, 04:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,025
Posted By Gronon

RE: Electric Conversion Question

That plane looks awsome! I wish they weren't out of stock :) I have a ton of 2200MaH packs lying around as I fly helis as well so having a plane that works with those same packs is a huge plus!

...
Forum: Beginners
05-12-2009, 02:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,025
Posted By Gronon

RE: Electric Conversion Question

Wow, I didn't even think about battery access issues. That makes sense since no one removes their empty gas tank to replace with a full one :)
I'm not yet sure if I want my first nice plane (I fly...
Forum: Beginners
05-12-2009, 12:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,025
Posted By Gronon

Electric Conversion Question

Hello everyone,
I have a newbie question. I would like to convert a plane such as this: http://www.nitroplanes.com/df.html to electric. What do I need to take into consideration? I know I will...
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