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Forum: ARF or RTF
12-09-2014, 06:59 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 442,644
Posted By HELI-MECH

Yeah, make them whatever length as well... i...

Yeah, make them whatever length as well... i figured the smaller is better, more weight pushing on a smaller carbide to bite into any ice that may be the issue. Like barracuda mentioned, just like a...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-08-2014, 01:08 PM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 442,644
Posted By HELI-MECH

Haha yep same theory im thinking. Hopefully...

Haha yep same theory im thinking. Hopefully works, simple and easily replaceable.
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-08-2014, 12:48 PM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 442,644
Posted By HELI-MECH

skegs keels carbides on the skis

Installed the skegs today in the bottom of skis. Simple method and seems like it will work well, its a bent piece of stainless steel welding rod (bent at both ends at 90 degrees), two small holes...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-06-2014, 08:12 PM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 442,644
Posted By HELI-MECH

Gotcha, both are replaceable? Cf it is :)

Gotcha, both are replaceable? Cf it is :)
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-06-2014, 06:52 PM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 442,644
Posted By HELI-MECH

I would say aluminum... If for some reason you...

I would say aluminum... If for some reason you are on rougher terrain and not just ice and snow you would hate to wear through the carbon fibre...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-05-2014, 10:39 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 442,644
Posted By HELI-MECH

that 40cc twin has a lot of power but i'm...

that 40cc twin has a lot of power but i'm thinking your right... i think i'll try that JB weld as well... i cant really think of anything else, i could bend a small piece of aluminum but i think it...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-04-2014, 02:59 PM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 442,644
Posted By HELI-MECH

http://vimeo.com/113650098 i haven't...

http://vimeo.com/113650098


i haven't flown it yet and after testing them today on taxi I decided I want to put keels on them for sure... You can see how it's slipping

ps: how do I post video
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-04-2014, 11:00 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 442,644
Posted By HELI-MECH

skis

Just an update on the skis if anyone else is building them. I had one crack at the top of the pine when i flexed the landing gear... i have modified them now to have aluminum sub frames, keeps the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-27-2014, 06:14 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 442,644
Posted By HELI-MECH

HAHA yep! i'd be all over that as well! Handy...

HAHA yep! i'd be all over that as well! Handy having a family like that! Got the bungees and restraints done.
...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-25-2014, 03:36 PM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 442,644
Posted By HELI-MECH

I have sent jeepindog the plans, can't wait to...

I have sent jeepindog the plans, can't wait to try these out...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-25-2014, 01:00 PM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 442,644
Posted By HELI-MECH

Pm me your email addy, i had the same thought as...

Pm me your email addy, i had the same thought as you.
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-24-2014, 06:32 PM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 442,644
Posted By HELI-MECH

Send that beaver up for some winter play... It's...

Send that beaver up for some winter play... It's tired of the warm climate, and let's put a moki radial in it!

thats my next big scale plane
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-24-2014, 07:08 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 442,644
Posted By HELI-MECH

Haha long cold winters here... you could be...

Haha long cold winters here... you could be pulled on skis behind a snowmobile too you know... wonder how the vvrc 40cc will fair out in winter ops.
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-24-2014, 05:03 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 442,644
Posted By HELI-MECH

i can can pass along the drawings if iflyfloats...

i can can pass along the drawings if iflyfloats does not mind. I would make another set but unfortunately I don't have much time. Fun to build though. Got the floats off and installed the skis,...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-20-2014, 06:11 PM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 442,644
Posted By HELI-MECH

Well I started building a set the same as...

Well I started building a set the same as iflyfloats did, looking great, didn't take long, just a matter of painting them now.
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-19-2014, 05:52 PM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 442,644
Posted By HELI-MECH

Here is what I really want, iflyfloats did a...

Here is what I really want, iflyfloats did a great job on these... Follow the link. I wish he would make a few sets, I've bugged him about some plans, so see what he says. But these to me are...
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-09-2014, 06:03 PM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 442,644
Posted By HELI-MECH

Thanks. I may try the led then. Although I...

Thanks. I may try the led then. Although I realized my LCD digital tach turns on and off with my ignition switch so that may work fine to let me know if ignition is live. Cheers
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-08-2014, 09:54 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 442,644
Posted By HELI-MECH

speaking of these LED lights, i lost mine in a...

speaking of these LED lights, i lost mine in a crash... actually lost it in the grass somewhere. Does anyone know if these are generic led? i have a light system for an rc plane that is LED and was...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-29-2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 442,644
Posted By HELI-MECH

thanks, here is where I'm at now.

thanks, here is where I'm at now.
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-29-2014, 10:57 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 442,644
Posted By HELI-MECH

Well started rebuild today. Repaired cowl,...

Well started rebuild today. Repaired cowl, fiberglass and some new paint, got all the old pieces out and came up with a repair scheme, gotta glue all old pieces back together and make the templates...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-22-2014, 12:12 PM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 442,644
Posted By HELI-MECH

You and I both... took it out today and engine...

You and I both... took it out today and engine quit on a climb out. Seems like engine leaned out. I have had issues with this motor from the get go. I had it richened up the day before and ran...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-22-2014, 04:19 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 442,644
Posted By HELI-MECH

Awesome, what camera are you using?

Awesome, what camera are you using?
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-20-2014, 05:31 PM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 442,644
Posted By HELI-MECH

Maiden flight on the converted j3 to pa18...

Maiden flight on the converted j3 to pa18 tonight. Got the vvrc 40cc tuned in nicely and sounded great. A bit windy for my liking so another long time club member maidened it, little up trim and...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-19-2014, 05:49 PM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 442,644
Posted By HELI-MECH

Sorry to hear that.... Gonna rebuild? Vvrc 40?

Sorry to hear that.... Gonna rebuild? Vvrc 40?
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-09-2014, 10:14 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 442,644
Posted By HELI-MECH

Did some more research and looks like i've got a...

Did some more research and looks like i've got a bad cylinder, possibly oval. No ring damage or piston damage. Tim with Valley View has been more than accomodating and will have me up and running...
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