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Forum: The Clubhouse
03-31-2003, 02:43 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 21,155
Posted By tdelaney

Prices

The way ARF prices are going, why not attend the EAA Oshkosh air show and buy yourself a real B-17 or one of the many Mustangs or P38s.
There you will see some serious "TOYS". Imagine having your...
Forum: The Clubhouse
03-29-2003, 05:49 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 21,155
Posted By tdelaney

tenthumbs

Good statement. Just about sums it up.
Half the fun is watching the plane take shape and trying to make it as good as possible. Always learning something new. Once in a while I build one that is...
Forum: User Product Reviews
03-29-2003, 01:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,169
Posted By tdelaney

Tiger Moth

OOPs!
Typo, The Kit is a GEE BEE
Tower# GEEA1040
I buy so many Hobbico products. I think Hobbico all the time...

Sorry about that:D
Forum: Glow Engines
03-18-2003, 03:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,529
Posted By tdelaney

I am not an idiot! (or, Me and my RCV)

Holy Moly, you better find a club to help you before you hurt yourself...
Never "finger flip" a prop use a starter.
Make sure the spinner is installed properly. They can hurt you if they come off....
Forum: Beginners
03-05-2003, 05:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,964
Posted By tdelaney

What is the best way to discharge your receiver batteries?

A good cycler is a necessary investment if you are going to stay in this business..

You should cycle a battery twice a month if you are a regular flyer. You note the amp rating. (keep a log) Watch...
Forum: Kit Building
03-05-2003, 05:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,614
Posted By tdelaney

Falcon 56 Question

Three inches, that is a lot of diahedral!! Three channel jobs and old timers use that much. Are you building a three channel plane???? Not a good idea with a Falcon.....

The 4 channel Falcon/KB40...
Forum: The Clubhouse
02-24-2003, 06:59 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,578
Posted By tdelaney

Where everyone Live?

I live in Phoenix. We just had a Quickie 500 Race. Lordy those little suckers are fast!!!
We have a little cold weather it got down to 68. Burrrrr! It rained the other day. I ran outside to look. I...
Forum: User Product Reviews
02-14-2003, 04:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,134
Posted By tdelaney

Balsa USA Super Stick

Excellent kit for beginners. The plane is a extremly rugged trainer(and cheap). I have had four of these over the years. They make great fun fly planes that let you show off your stuff without...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
02-13-2003, 02:04 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,797
Posted By tdelaney

Quaker 2000

Built the 80" Quaker years ago and still have it. I fly it with a Max 40 4s. I sit in my lawn chair and catch thermals. The egine idles forever. You got to watch Battery time though. But my Buzzard...
Forum: User Product Reviews
02-13-2003, 01:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,169
Posted By tdelaney

GEE BEE Tiger Moth Kit .25 to .35

This kit is not for beginners. If you like to build and have a good shop you will love this one. The plans are good (blue prints) but the instructions are very poor and you need lots of experience to...
Forum: The Clubhouse
02-10-2003, 05:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 905
Posted By tdelaney

Building area

Yeah, its a good idea to keep the shop stuff, fumes, balsa dust, fiberglass, carbon filament and stuff out of the family living space. Family members can be allergic to CA fumes and dust. If you...
Forum: The Clubhouse
02-07-2003, 09:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,883
Posted By tdelaney

Dremel Parts

I need a drive belt for my 730 belt sander. It is out of production and Dremel no longer carries the parts. They gave me the dimensions (3/16 round X12-13" circumference).
Also need a spare belt...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
02-04-2003, 09:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,295
Posted By tdelaney

Old AM servos on new FM Radios

Thank you for the Info. Maybe I can at least salvage the xmitters. Be cheaper to buy new receivers probably. :)
Forum: The Clubhouse
02-04-2003, 09:16 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 21,155
Posted By tdelaney

Are kits really dying???

I just retired from a Government testing ground (Area XX). Carbon fiber is used in all of the new war planes and tanks. We were told that due to super hardness of carbon fiber, that if you got it on...
Forum: The Clubhouse
02-04-2003, 03:38 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 21,155
Posted By tdelaney

I like to whittle

I converted the third garage to my shop. That is my get-away place. I set out there and whittle cut and saw for hours. I think I am getting addicted to the CA fumes. The epoxy smells like dog pee....
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
02-04-2003, 02:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,295
Posted By tdelaney

Center RESET

I found a hobby shop(Dymond Modelsport USA they have a web site) in Oshkosh WI that sells the J male and female plugs (1.80) so I soldered J plugs on the servos and my test equipment (should av done...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
02-03-2003, 09:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,295
Posted By tdelaney

Old AM servos on new FM Radios

I was very active in RC in the '80s. Put my stuff in storage due to work demands until I retired last year. Problem: will the old Futaba S26,S28, S38 servos work on the new fm radios? My old radios...
Forum: The Clubhouse
01-29-2003, 04:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,750
Posted By tdelaney

How thin can "RCM" get?

I don't read RCM any more with the Net I can order stuff from tower very fast and keep up with the prices. I get MA with AMA and I enjoy keeping up with the AMA news.
I miss the old "Air Trails"...
Forum: The Clubhouse
01-29-2003, 04:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,137
Posted By tdelaney

maiden flight crash

Yep, the Lead sleds are built with cheapy glue and crappy wood. I have seen some funny stuff. New guys come to the field with their new "Sled" and I say lets check the balance. (What do YOu mean??)....
Forum: The Clubhouse
01-29-2003, 03:56 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 21,155
Posted By tdelaney

Are kits really dying???

I thought I was the only one that noticed the lack of kits. Good to hear others have noticed. I watch the Lead Sleds (ARF) at the field and marvel how something built so crappy can fly. Must be the...
Forum: Beginners
01-28-2003, 07:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,237
Posted By tdelaney

first time

NONE.... I have taught many folks to fly. It is like learning to ride a bike the first time. (you have to rewire your brain) You got to have someone to hold you up until you get the hang of it. It...
Forum: Beginners
01-28-2003, 06:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,132
Posted By tdelaney

Can a plane go out of range?

Beginners will freeze up and let the plane get too far away. When I teach I constantly remind them to keep it close. When you fly a "DOT" (not fun) the above advice is pretty good. Sometimes I fly my...
Forum: Beginners
01-28-2003, 06:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,138
Posted By tdelaney

Looking for a second plane

The Goldberg Falcon (they are back at Tower) is a great intermiate trainer. You can start to learn acrobatics with it. I flew one for years with OS 40. Must have put 5 gallons of fuel threw it. Great...
Forum: Kit Building
01-28-2003, 05:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,179
Posted By tdelaney

Glues

I keep 6 min and 30 min Epoxy on hand. Plus thin CA and Thick CA. Use the CA for frame and wing work. Thick Ca to fill gaps. Thin CA for sheeting and wing Ribs.
You must also have CA Acellerator and...
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