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Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
02-03-2017, 10:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,409
Posted By paxskipper

Sorry, but it is long gone. I beat it up pretty...

Sorry, but it is long gone. I beat it up pretty well.
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
11-28-2015, 01:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,604
Posted By paxskipper

Thanks I'll likely get around to this next month

Thanks I'll likely get around to this next month
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
10-30-2015, 12:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,604
Posted By paxskipper

Question Hacker Motor Problem

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I have a sailplane with a Hacker B20 18L motor with a 4:1 gear box. I managed to bend the prop shaft today.

I am looking for information on replacing the shaft or gearbox.

I have not...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
04-30-2015, 03:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,014
Posted By paxskipper

I did some experiments with glue drops and found...

I did some experiments with glue drops and found that tiny drops of medium CA made nice little circles on the ultrakote. Just need to decide if I want to do a thousand or so😛
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
04-26-2015, 04:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,014
Posted By paxskipper

I'm guessing I want something that dries clear...

I'm guessing I want something that dries clear and flat. Any suggestions as to what I should use?
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
04-25-2015, 07:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,014
Posted By paxskipper

I have already covered. Could be I should have...

I have already covered. Could be I should have asked this question before and not after. I was think of some type of clear something that would provide some 3D effect.
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
04-25-2015, 06:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,014
Posted By paxskipper

Question How To Do Rivits

Hello All,

I am building an RV4 kit, covering with Ultrakote.
How can I make / do rivets on the covering?
Thanks in advance:confused:
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
03-28-2015, 11:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,409
Posted By paxskipper

Thanks to all with suggestions. Still looking,...

Thanks to all with suggestions. Still looking, likely not going to decide until sometime this summer.
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
03-18-2015, 06:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,409
Posted By paxskipper

Thanks for the list, in my searching so far I...

Thanks for the list, in my searching so far I have not found any of these. I'll check these and see what I think
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
03-18-2015, 01:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,409
Posted By paxskipper

Just sport at this time. It seems there are a...

Just sport at this time. It seems there are a number of 2 meter kits, but most do not have ailerons.
I have been looking into adding them to a Gentle Lady or similar plane.

But I have time yet...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
03-18-2015, 10:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,409
Posted By paxskipper

After looking more closely the fuse is broken in...

After looking more closely the fuse is broken in two places and the wing is very beat up. Not too optimistic about a repair.

I'm looking for a two meter kit with ailerons. I'm guessing that the...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
03-14-2015, 06:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,409
Posted By paxskipper

Unhappy Crashed my Renny 2M

It looks like a pushrod to the tail broke and thus I lost elevator control - result was left turn only.:(:(

Does anyone know where I can buy parts - in particular I need a new wing, looks to be...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
11-17-2014, 04:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,442
Posted By paxskipper

I suspect that any hobby store that carries...

I suspect that any hobby store that carries covering would have it. There are a number of different colors and styles:
http://www.monokote.com/trim.html
I have used the chrome and the gold.
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
11-15-2014, 10:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,442
Posted By paxskipper

To help kept track of the plane at altitude put...

To help kept track of the plane at altitude put some silver monokote stick on trim on the leading edge. Try about half of the leading edge and wrap an inch or so top and bottom of the wing. The...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
10-25-2014, 09:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,604
Posted By paxskipper

Not sure what I'm going to do with the ribs in...

Not sure what I'm going to do with the ribs in the wing panels regarding glue. I'm likely to go back to CA because I'm concerned that something might move while the wood glue is drying. Likely will...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
10-25-2014, 04:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,604
Posted By paxskipper

Thumbs up Tail Feathers

I have assembled the tail feathers, see pictures. I used titebond for all of these joints. In the past I would have used CA, but I thought I'd try using wood glue this time. We will see how it...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
10-22-2014, 02:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,604
Posted By paxskipper

Well I have started ordering parts and supplies. ...

Well I have started ordering parts and supplies. I went with the "Integy Complete 8 LED Light Kit w/Control Box
Module " from tower for my lights. I wanted this...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
10-09-2014, 06:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,604
Posted By paxskipper

Question Great Planes RV 4 Conversion

Hello All

I'm looking at doing a GP RV 4 build. The kit is the 54" wingspan 40 size kit (1/5 scale).

My plan is to use an e-Flight Power 46 and a 4 cell battery. I think this will be powerful...
Forum: Beginners
04-15-2014, 01:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 996
Posted By paxskipper

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll try to go...

Thanks for the suggestions.

I'll try to go back and edit posts as appropriate.
Forum: Beginners
03-26-2014, 11:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 996
Posted By paxskipper

Smile New RC Flyer Tidbits – Part 9 - Some Useful Internet Links

This is the last part in this series of posts. I do hope that these have proved to be useful for new RC flyers.
Here are some internet links that have interesting information related to building...
Forum: Beginners
03-26-2014, 02:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 996
Posted By paxskipper

New RC Flyer Tidbits – Part 8 - Servos – Hook Up and Set Up

Servo Mounting and Running Extensions

When building your plane from scratch, as opposed to assembling an ARF, you need to think about the servos from two perspectives. First is the mounting...
Forum: Beginners
03-25-2014, 12:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 996
Posted By paxskipper

New RC Flyer Tidbits – Part 7 - Building You Plane

What Type Of Kit

There are basically two types of kits you can get; one where all of the parts are pre-cut and there are significant and clear assembly instructions. The other type is more of a...
Forum: Beginners
03-24-2014, 03:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 996
Posted By paxskipper

Thumbs up New RC Flyer Tidbits – Part 6 – Flying Quick Points

Here are a number of short hints that you may find helpful.Close One EyeThere will come a time when you are flying and you will realize that you are just about to fly right through the sun, this is...
Forum: Beginners
03-23-2014, 12:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 996
Posted By paxskipper

Smile New RC Flyer Tidbits – Part 5 - Flying Your Plane

First FlightsYou will most likely take a first flight with an instructor. He / she may takeoff and then let you fly. You will be nervous. You no longer have a “reset button” and must take things...
Forum: Beginners
03-23-2014, 07:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 996
Posted By paxskipper

I agree; I generally fly the simulator as though...

I agree; I generally fly the simulator as though it were a real plan and do not depend on the reset button.

I also use it to practice unusual situations. As of late I have been working on my...
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