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Forum: RC Jets
06-16-2015, 05:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,785
Posted By GRandolph

I bought a pair of prescription polarized...

I bought a pair of prescription polarized sunglasses and discovered that only one lens was polarized. Took them back to Walmart optometrist and they fixed it.
Forum: AMA Discussions
12-11-2014, 05:21 PM
Replies: 370
Views: 22,341
Posted By GRandolph

Yes!

Yes!
Forum: O.S. Engines Support
10-10-2014, 07:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 777
Posted By GRandolph

I see that I am not the only one interested in...

I see that I am not the only one interested in doing this. I will buy the intake manifold and 60P carb. I will simply plug the vent line on the crank case cover so I won't have to replace it also. ...
Forum: Beginners
10-07-2014, 05:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,692
Posted By GRandolph

What % nitro are you using? Higher nitro means...

What % nitro are you using? Higher nitro means less methanol, so you will burn a larger volume of fuel.
Forum: Questions and Answers
07-21-2014, 11:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,417
Posted By GRandolph

I will take the pump apart and see what I can...

I will take the pump apart and see what I can find. I haven't tried flushing it yet - maybe that will help. Unfortunately, it would not suck up a single drop of fuel. The previous time it failed, it...
Forum: Questions and Answers
07-20-2014, 04:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,417
Posted By GRandolph

Bad Fuel Pump on a OS 91 FS four-stroke

I have a pumped OS 91 FS II and for the second time the fuel pump has stopped working. The common denominator for both pump failures was that the engine sat for a year or two without being run. My...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-06-2014, 06:53 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,565
Posted By GRandolph

Use a Fox long plug with idle bar. The problem...

Use a Fox long plug with idle bar. The problem you are describing sounds alot like the problem I had with a new OS 95AX. The Fox plug with idle bar solved the problem.
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
12-28-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 67,422
Posted By GRandolph

After I crashed, another pilot said to me "Did...

After I crashed, another pilot said to me "Did you know you were flying upside down? I thought you knew you were..."
Forum: The Clubhouse
10-13-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,345
Posted By GRandolph

I can't search anything on RCUniverse. Using...

I can't search anything on RCUniverse. Using Safari on a Ipad4 with IOS6. When I click on Search the page never loads.
Forum: Tips & Techniques
10-10-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,648
Posted By GRandolph

With regards to spar strength, I would research...

With regards to spar strength, I would research other plans for planes with similiar wingspan and wingloading. One thing that always puzzled me, was whether the spar should be flat side facing...
Forum: RC Jets
10-01-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,623
Posted By GRandolph

I'd like to see someone try that with a snow...

I'd like to see someone try that with a snow blower!
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-29-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,261
Posted By GRandolph

Don't forget about the switch! If you use HD...

Don't forget about the switch! If you use HD servo extensions you should use a HD switch.
Forum: The Clubhouse
08-21-2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,820
Posted By GRandolph

I am receiving email notifications for forums...

I am receiving email notifications for forums that I am supposedly subscribed to. How do I stop these notifications? I want to receive notifications for new posts to the THREADS I have created or...
Forum: Kit Building
08-12-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,696
Posted By GRandolph

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

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1907568Thanks to all who offered advice. Since my original post, I had some Stay-Brite solder and flux delivered. I was able to make...
Forum: Kit Building
07-31-2013, 05:35 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,696
Posted By GRandolph

RE: Need Solder Help!

Thanks for the good advice. This morning I ordered a bunch of pushrods, threaded couplers and some stay bright solder and flux. Hopefully with a little more practice using the tips given here I can...
Forum: Kit Building
07-30-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,696
Posted By GRandolph

RE: Need Solder Help!

Thanks for everyone's help. I think I was boiling away the flux. When i first tried soldering (unsuccessfully) the parts they were arranged vertically as in the photo. I have since retried with the...
Forum: Kit Building
07-30-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,696
Posted By GRandolph

RE: Need Solder Help!

I am heating the parts by engulfing them in flame. I did not use the hottest part of the flame (dark blue), i used the lighter part of the flame. I held the flame on the parts approximatelly 15 to 20...
Forum: Kit Building
07-30-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,696
Posted By GRandolph

Need Solder Help!

I tried soldering the threaded coupler and pushrod (see photo) together but once again, the solder didn't stick. I sanded the end of the pushrod, cleaned the parts in acetone, dipped the end of the...
Forum: Questions and Answers
04-12-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,476
Posted By GRandolph

RE: What do you do to overcome age-related farsightedness and other vision problems?

If you want a bright color that is easy to see in low light, you can't beat neon green monokote (see ugly stik photo). This is the same color used for some fire engines and ambulances. they use this...
Forum: Kit Building
03-24-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,468
Posted By GRandolph

RE: Is 1/16

Thanks for the tip about 3/32 basswood ply, Sensei. I will have to use that for the next build.
Forum: Kit Building
03-24-2013, 12:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,468
Posted By GRandolph

RE: Is 1/16

Yes, thanks everyone for help. I came close to using 1/8" lite ply because it felt firmer, but after seeing a test piece snap in two with slight flexing, I have decided to use 1/16" ply.

Now, is...
Forum: Kit Building
03-24-2013, 07:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,468
Posted By GRandolph

RE: Is 1/16

The 1/16" ac ply is more flexible, the 1/8" litte ply snapped where as the ac ply flexed.
Forum: Kit Building
03-23-2013, 05:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,468
Posted By GRandolph

RE: Is 1/16

Well, I decided to perform a test to see which was actually stronger. From the photo below, with two equally sized pieces under the same stress, it is obvious that the 1/8" lite ply is stronger than...
Forum: Kit Building
03-23-2013, 11:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,468
Posted By GRandolph

Is 1/16" ac ply stronger than 1/8" lite ply?

I am building a fuselage for an Ugly Stik using 3/32" balsa sheet for the sides. I am doubling the 3/32 balsa with ply from the firewall to just behind the TE. I have both 1/8" lite ply and 1/16"...
Forum: Beginners
01-07-2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,210
Posted By GRandolph

RE: A newbie inviting criticism of his plans

I self taught myself. First flight i took off and got her up in the air. But it never occurred to me that once up in the air at a safe altitude that I should reduce throttle. It was a flat bottom...
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