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Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-16-2017, 03:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,998
Posted By James3922

The ISDT unit looks superb but a wee bit pricey. ...

The ISDT unit looks superb but a wee bit pricey.
Like more than three times the price of the units with the bulbs.
And it's only 100w compared to the 450w from the other three combined.Funnily, I'd...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-15-2017, 11:18 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,998
Posted By James3922

You're right, I'm not thinking straight. Had...

You're right, I'm not thinking straight.

Had a look at the bangood discharger with bulbs.
Also scanned over the article you linked and may well create my own discharge from the build thread...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-15-2017, 03:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,998
Posted By James3922

Hi Itc, Thanks for the reply. I am...

Hi Itc,

Thanks for the reply.

I am presently using a 75Ahr car battery for charging and discharging. Its too heavy.
I will soon have a power supply. The new battery would only be used for...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-14-2017, 12:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,998
Posted By James3922

Pb regen battery

Hi Guys,

Sorry if I'm in the wrong place. If so, point me in the right direction please.

I just got a Cellpro PL6 and so far so good. Very happy.

Can anyone recommend a Pb battery size /...
Forum: Kit Building
08-11-2015, 03:06 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,423
Posted By James3922

Get you're hands on some McVities Milk Chocolate...

Get you're hands on some McVities Milk Chocolate Digestives Rick. Great with tea or coffee.
I'll post pics of the Biela if I decide to get one. Engine only has two thirds of a gallon through it so...
Forum: Kit Building
08-10-2015, 11:27 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,423
Posted By James3922

Hi Rick, Guys, Have some in-flight pics to share....

Hi Rick, Guys, Have some in-flight pics to share. (Thanks Biggles)
Rick, The two piece wing was an optional extra. Spats sorted. We have biscuits here. Similar to cookies but not the same. Biscuits...
Forum: Kit Building
07-10-2015, 04:41 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,423
Posted By James3922

Hi Rick, Yup, I liked my cookies. I'm a sport...

Hi Rick,
Yup, I liked my cookies.
I'm a sport flyer so no Knife edge, prop hanging etc. for me. I think the airframe is a bit heavy for prop hanging. What size of motor are you considering?
The 2...
Forum: Kit Building
07-09-2015, 12:59 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,423
Posted By James3922

Hi Guys, She weighs in at 14lbs 11oz. I had 4...

Hi Guys,
She weighs in at 14lbs 11oz.
I had 4 flights with the Chip today before the rain started. She's my new favourite plane. Really happy with it. Rolls and loops are dead easy.
Had her...
Forum: Kit Building
07-02-2015, 11:04 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,423
Posted By James3922

Hi Rye, I've looked around the web for the...

Hi Rye,
I've looked around the web for the Apache anti-vibration mounts and can't find them. Apache's owner retired and sold up to SLEC uk a couple of years ago.
I use Oracover which is polyester...
Forum: Kit Building
07-01-2015, 01:00 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,423
Posted By James3922

Hi Rick, I've had difficulty posting the last...

Hi Rick,
I've had difficulty posting the last few days. Hope you like the pics.
Also, just purchased some 25 lb scales so I should have the weight soon.
Haven't flown since last post. I have...
Forum: Kit Building
06-23-2015, 11:55 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,423
Posted By James3922

Hi Guys, I've had to iron out a couple of...

Hi Guys, I've had to iron out a couple of teething problems with my Chip but I'm happy to report that I flew it today and enjoyed it immensely.
The DLE 35RA gives the model more power than any other...
Forum: Kit Building
04-21-2015, 11:02 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,423
Posted By James3922

Hi John, The tubes are plastic, made by Kavan....

Hi John,
The tubes are plastic, made by Kavan. I happened upon them, I was looking at stuff like snake outers or whatever.
You might need some extra ballast up front with a lighter front and a...
Forum: Kit Building
04-21-2015, 01:18 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,423
Posted By James3922

Hi John, I used pull-pull on the rudder. Servo...

Hi John,
I used pull-pull on the rudder. Servo is mounted in the wing seat area - kevlar cables crimped and glued - guide tubes built in to the fus - large horns nut bolted together thru rudder -...
Forum: Kit Building
04-19-2015, 03:40 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,423
Posted By James3922

Thanks Rick, The L/G was like that with the...

Thanks Rick,
The L/G was like that with the kit. I wonder if there had been any issues with nosing over.
The engine seems to have too much power but I've only had one flight so I'd need to get back...
Forum: Kit Building
04-18-2015, 01:15 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,423
Posted By James3922

Hi Guys, My Chippy had its maiden flight today....

Hi Guys,
My Chippy had its maiden flight today.
I needed assistance with the gas motor as it is my first and I asked a more experienced pilot to take-off and trim her out for me.
I have the...
Forum: Kit Building
07-23-2014, 08:00 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,423
Posted By James3922

Hi Rick, I don't think it will be ready before...

Hi Rick,
I don't think it will be ready before the end of summer. I still have plenty to do. I am happy with the two-piece wing and will fly it. Some work was required to perfect the joining fit and...
Forum: Kit Building
07-21-2014, 12:39 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,423
Posted By James3922

Hi Guys, Hi Rick, I haven't been on for a...

Hi Guys, Hi Rick,

I haven't been on for a few months but I've made some progress with the Chip. Converted to dual flap servo. Some pics-...
Forum: Kit Building
06-02-2013, 10:26 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,423
Posted By James3922

RE: 1/5 Pepsi Chipmunk - Build

<span style="line-height: 16.363636016845703px; color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Hi acdii, My kit instructions just say dark red and dark blue. The colours are from the American flag so...</span><br...
Forum: Kit Building
04-19-2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,423
Posted By James3922

RE: 1/5 Pepsi Chipmunk - Build

Hi Rick,
I will set up the pull-pull direct to rudder. I haven't worked out exactly how to do the tail-wheel yet.
JR 9 channel sold as the DSX9 in the UK or 9303 in the states. 2.4 GHz
The next...
Forum: Kit Building
04-17-2013, 12:06 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,423
Posted By James3922

RE: 1/5 Pepsi Chipmunk - Build

<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 14.399999618530273px; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239);">The bulkhead is...
Forum: Kit Building
04-12-2013, 04:21 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,423
Posted By James3922

RE: 1/5 Pepsi Chipmunk - Build

PM sent.
Forum: Kit Building
04-11-2013, 04:35 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,423
Posted By James3922

RE: 1/5 Pepsi Chipmunk - Build

How did you get on with balancing C of G Rick?

I've been blogging here- let me know if the link is broken.

Edit- Enter site. The build is in "Tales from the workshop" then "Pepsi Super...
Forum: Kit Building
02-17-2013, 12:51 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,423
Posted By James3922

RE: 1/5 Pepsi Chipmunk - Build

Hi Rick, this is the first I've seen of the clipped wing. My "Version 3.0" fuselage plan is hand drawn and has slight modifications. The wings are on a separate cad drawn plan without version.
My...
Forum: Kit Building
02-16-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,423
Posted By James3922

RE: 1/5 Pepsi Chipmunk - Build

Spotted this today

.www.slecuk.com/catalogue/Apachie-Aviation-Model-Kits.html (http://www.slecuk.com/catalogue/Apachie-Aviation-Model-Kits.html)

The plans say version 3.0. The u/c looks really...
Forum: Kit Building
02-12-2013, 05:51 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,423
Posted By James3922

RE: 1/5 Pepsi Chipmunk - Build

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">I'm building the Apache...
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