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Forum: Tips & Techniques
12-10-2009, 11:47 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 36,507
Posted By Berta

RE: What would your ideal R/C workshop look like?

Hi Harvey

Acouple of ideas that you may consider in the design of “Your Ideal” shop are as follows.

Large storage boxes with lids and wheels faced to resemble drawers, in my opinion...
Forum: Kit Building
11-06-2009, 11:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,086
Posted By Berta

RE:

Crash


Based on what you are telling us, my conclusion is that you are not flying the plane… the plane is flying you! You are following the plan rather than flying the plane

The...
Forum: Kit Building
10-22-2009, 07:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,535
Posted By Berta

RE: Which Trainer kit ?

Hi…

Have a look at this kit. BTE Flying King http://www.btemodels.com/flyin_king.html
It is a SR look alike from a gent who worked at Sig and designed a few of their planes.

Quote...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
10-17-2009, 05:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,331
Posted By Berta

RE: PLYWOOD SUBSTITUTION

HI..

I have good luck with good old carpenters glue.
I am sure most any glue suitable for balsa would work also.
It works well when building bulkheads and such adds considerable strength...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
10-17-2009, 09:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,331
Posted By Berta

RE: PLYWOOD SUBSTITUTION

Hi...

A substitute for ply that is worth a try in this application is sandwiching cardboard eg. Bristol board between 2x 3/32 balsa. Try a test piece. It can be very strong and may be a...
Forum: Kit Building
09-28-2009, 02:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,538
Posted By Berta

RE: Larger engine on a Hog Bipe

Hi…..
My earlier post regarding modifying you Hog to accommodate the motor you suggested was a bit of a tongue in cheek jab at the proposal. I was hinting that you in fact scale the airplane up...
Forum: Kit Building
09-27-2009, 11:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,538
Posted By Berta

RE: Larger engine on a Hog Bipe

Great idea…

You just have to modify the plane a bit. Increase the wing span by about about 18 inches or so, add about the same to the fuse and double the wing chord.
Try that for...
Forum: Kit Building
09-21-2009, 06:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,626
Posted By Berta

RE: Has anybody built this plane

Hi..
If this is your first "stick build" spend some time on this site http://www.airfieldmodels.com/
A wealth of info here. Paull's site is a gem... this gent is a class act!!.... bert
Forum: Tips & Techniques
09-13-2009, 06:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 21,176
Posted By Berta

RE: advice: which mini table saw to buy?

Hi..
I use my full size table saw, just with smaller blades, and a zero clearance insert custom cut for the smaller blade. Works like a charm. If you have a brand name saw, blank inserts should be...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
08-29-2009, 06:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 614
Posted By Berta

RE: 1000 MA Wall wart

Hi Gary

Thanks a lot for bursting my bubble. I totally forgot to test the output!!! You are bang on it is 12.03 volts. Close but no cigar… oh well. Thanks again …Bert
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
08-29-2009, 12:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 614
Posted By Berta

1000 MA Wall wart

Hi All
Being the scrounge that I am, I have acquired a 1000MA wall wart charger which I thought would be useful to trickle my 12 volt field battery. It has some sort of coil?
(assumption on my...
Forum: Kit Building
08-23-2009, 09:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 622
Posted By Berta

RE: proper diil bit

Hi...
Here is a link that will help


http://www.littlemachineshop.com/Reference/tapdrill.php


...
Forum: Kit Building
08-13-2009, 09:03 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,169
Posted By Berta

RE: Teach me how to sheet a wing with Alaphatic resin.

Hi All..

I’m glue guy too. Seldom use CA can’t stand the smell.
I find the tools illustrated here to be a real help.

...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
08-02-2009, 10:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 785
Posted By Berta

RE: Fuel Tank location

Hi all..



Now I get it... That makes perfect sense. Gee ... For a smart guyI feel kinda stupid!!! Thanks......Bert
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
08-01-2009, 10:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 785
Posted By Berta

Fuel Tank location

Hi all ..

I am just in the final stages of preparing a newly built model for flight and am dutifully going through the balancing routine as I have done many times in the past.
My...
Forum: Kit Building
07-29-2009, 11:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,348
Posted By Berta

RE: Looking for the kit

Hi

You could try a SIG somthin extra if you want a good second plane. Can be setup mild to wild and is avalible as kit and ARF.
Lots of tips etc on RCU... you can't go wrong....bert
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
07-29-2009, 11:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,122
Posted By Berta

RE: Return to flying-radio input: Airtronics RDS8000, Futaba 7C or Spektrum DX7

Hi Rs

That info is valid. Airtronics "Old" Is a unique connector. The new Airtronics connectors and receivers are blue, the old are black.
If you want to use any blue Airtronics servo or...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
07-29-2009, 06:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,122
Posted By Berta

RE: Return to flying-radio input: Airtronics RDS8000, Futaba 7C or Spektrum DX7

Hi all…
This brand X..Y..Z.. debate is an exercise in futility.
The real quality difference between the majors is truly insignificant.
The real difference is in the size of the marketing...
Forum: Kit Building
07-26-2009, 09:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,176
Posted By Berta

RE: Repairing A Wing Hold Down Hole

Hi.. Don

You would have to use a steel bolt to tap the hole. Grind a slight point (30 degrees or so) on the
bolt so it will self start centered in the hole. A point ground on your nylon bolt...
Forum: Kit Building
07-25-2009, 10:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,176
Posted By Berta

RE: Repairing A Wing Hold Down Hole

Hi..

A simple cheap fix for a striped screw hole is a mixture of epoxy (slow setting) and steel wool. Tightly pack hole with this combo, let it set overnight, then drill and tap...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
07-21-2009, 04:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,246
Posted By Berta

RE: Buddy box on Airtronics VG-6000 radio help

Hi... terry


Just so you know my advice is not in any way tainted I will tell you …..I am a die hard Airtronics fan. I would not give up either one of my two older Stylus radios for...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-18-2009, 10:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,295
Posted By Berta

RE: WOW!

Hi...
Once you start getting paid to do your hobby ... It is now a job.......bert
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
07-11-2009, 08:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,774
Posted By Berta

RE: Which battery charger ?

Hi... Cary

You May want to have a look at this.

http://www.siriuselectronics.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=51&products_id=354

I have some of their stuff... very happy...
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