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Forum: Kit Building
07-04-2011, 10:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 956
Posted By icarus46

RE: Wing wires

Thanks folks. Keep the ideas coming. Very appreciated.
Forum: Kit Building
07-04-2011, 10:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 956
Posted By icarus46

RE: Wing wires

Hey that idea sounds sexy. I'll have to check this out as well.http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/lol.gif
Forum: Kit Building
07-04-2011, 12:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 956
Posted By icarus46

Wing wires

<span style="font-size: medium;">I couldn't get any answers at RCG so I was hoping I could get ideas here. What do you all use for attaching wing wires to at the fuse and the wing struts. Its non...
Forum: Kit Building
07-26-2010, 07:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,468
Posted By icarus46

RE: Which covering?

Does the solartex shrink with heat or is it strictly iron on?
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
07-24-2010, 12:13 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 598
Posted By icarus46

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Forum: Kit Building
07-21-2010, 08:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,468
Posted By icarus46

RE: Which covering?

Looks like I will be avoiding the new MK. Is Solartex as light as UC or MK?
Forum: Electric Training
07-21-2010, 08:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 752
Posted By icarus46

paralleling lipos

Does the C-rating double when you parallel lipos? I want to buy an eflite 60 but I want to paralell my batts to run it. How can I figure how many Mah will give me around 12min conservative flying...
Forum: Kit Building
07-21-2010, 06:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,468
Posted By icarus46

RE: Which covering?

Thanks mike. Thats great info. I can narrow my choices to UC or Solartex. I thought I remember reading somewhere that MK had changed formula. That would be bad to invest in 2 rolls of crappy film....
Forum: Kit Building
07-21-2010, 06:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,468
Posted By icarus46

RE: Which covering?

is the Solartex just as light as the monokote?
Forum: Kit Building
07-21-2010, 01:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,468
Posted By icarus46

Which covering?

I heard monokote covering had changed some and isnt as easy to work with now for some reason. Is there another brand in military flat colors that is not to difficult to work with? And are the...
Forum: Kit Building
07-20-2010, 07:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 494
Posted By icarus46

Balsa USA 1/6 Neiuport question

I'm considering this kit and want to use a 15cc RCGF gas in it. I will definately not be flying full power with it. I dont want to go glow power but considered electric also but really like the gas...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
06-14-2010, 12:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,328
Posted By icarus46

RE: Whats the formula for figuring flight time?

Thanks Jeff. Thats what I was looking for.
Appreciate the help!
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
06-13-2010, 02:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,328
Posted By icarus46

RE: Whats the formula for figuring flight time?

That much makes sense and can figure that out. I was wanting to know how to figure what size pack in mah to use for an Eflite 60. For example: To get 7-10 min. flying time would I use a 3000, 5000...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
06-12-2010, 09:18 PM
Replies: 421
Views: 211,818
Posted By icarus46

RE: How to convert an ATX power supply to rc use

Heres a pic of the one I made. They work quite well.
Forum: Kit Building
06-12-2010, 05:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,306
Posted By icarus46

RE: BUSA 1/6 scale Nieuport 17 need advice

Sorry. I was looking here and didn't check rc groups. Found it.
Thanks
Forum: Kit Building
06-12-2010, 08:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,306
Posted By icarus46

BUSA 1/6 scale Nieuport 17 need advice

Im considering building this kit 55" span 5-6lbs and will be using full scale G.I.Joe but cant decide on elec. or gas power so I'm looking for some pro help. If I go elec. I have to buy another...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-01-2010, 04:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 961
Posted By icarus46

RE: Fuel proofing question

It's a 1/6 scale Camel by BUSA. I was considering this engine which would fit nicely in the cowl and give me power when I need it. I will also be using a full 1/6 G.I.Joe for piloting. Here's the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-01-2010, 09:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 961
Posted By icarus46

RE: Fuel proofing question

I would like to use some flexible glue for building the 53" wingspan. It may withstand vibration better or would CA be just as good to use? What would you guys use?
For covering I'm considering...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-01-2010, 07:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 778
Posted By icarus46

RE: Need 3.5

I dont believe theyre made for electric though are they?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-01-2010, 06:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 778
Posted By icarus46

RE: Need 3.5

Does anyone make an electric 3" aluminum spinner?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-01-2010, 06:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 961
Posted By icarus46

Fuel proofing question

I'm considering a 15cc gasoline for a plane but was curious if all coverings like Solartex, Monocote, Coverall etc. were fuel proof coverings for regular gasoline. One more thing, what is PVA glue?...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
04-29-2010, 11:29 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 16,331
Posted By icarus46

RE: Hanger 9 SUCKS!!!!!

If you thought Hangar 9 was junk why did you buy it in the first place?
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
04-29-2010, 11:22 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 16,331
Posted By icarus46

RE: Hanger 9 SUCKS!!!!!

All planes need a little reinforcement from out of the box. Some more than others. The gas power has a lot of vibration thru the plane. Pre-flight checks are a must even after each flight. It only...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
04-29-2010, 11:15 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 16,331
Posted By icarus46

RE: Hanger 9 SUCKS!!!!!

It happens in this hobby. A good practice I always use when flying is pre flight checks before leaving home with the planes I'm flying. Don't let it discourage you. Build and fly again and again and...
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