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For Sale / Secraft Radio Trany Platform
« on: November 15, 2018, 19:04:59 PM »
Hi All, just moving this piece of kit on.

High End Secraft Radio Control platform for carrying radio control handset with comfort. Used twice, in perfect condition.

Stainless Steel finishes with strong webbing and robust fixings.

Features include: comfortable and stylish should straps with separate buck connector if needed

(Note RC Handest not included)

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How to... / Building board
« on: October 31, 2014, 23:23:46 PM »
All, what's the recommended building board to use under a set of plans?

I've considered MDF but it's very tough for inserting pins so any guidance is appreciated

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For Sale / For Sale - DG1000
« on: October 05, 2014, 19:13:35 PM »
I'm selling my DG1000. I bought this a while back and repaired it, recovered, balances and fitted new decals. Its beyond my skills to fly and only gathering dust so needs a new home.

Check out done deal for details.

http://www.donedeal.ie/hobbies-for-sale/rc-glider-plane-dg1000/7813154

Stephen

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How to... / Hot Wire Foam Repairs
« on: September 07, 2014, 20:38:00 PM »
I acquired an EDF jet from a chap a while back and finally got to have a look at repairing it in recent weeks. The Fantom was going in the bin and I thought it might be fixable.



the main issue was the broken nose and pitted wing surfaces. So to start I cleaned the damaged area with a sharp blade. It was important to bring the damaged section back to a clean surface.

I glued (gorrila) a new section of basic styro foam back on to the nose area, this was basically a large square block of that could be shaped later.

While that was drying I built a small hand sized hot wire cutter. A 30v 2 amp power supply thanks to a mate of mine from the old elctronic days was ideal for the supply



The wire used for the cutting was from my old fishing kit, 30lbs pike trace wire. Its a little heavy for the job but works nicely due with sufficient current running. An 'e' string from a guitar works really really well, so if you have something of this guage give it a go.



These wire cutters are relatively easy to make and use so don't be afriad of putting one together they work a treat to make foamie parts that are completely beyond repair. (I've a considerable degree of experience damaging foam parts beyond fixing so if you need any pointer in this area just shout

 :lol:  :lol:


So with the styrofoam firmly glued in place on the nose of the Fantom, it was time to mark up the nose shape roughly using a marker. So with this done the hotwire cutter was fired up and left to warm up. A couple of test pieces laid on the wire were used to test the temperature. So with the Fantom firmly held on the workbench, the hot wire was drawn from back to front to shape the nose. The nice thing about a small handheld deivce is that its easy to manouvre shape the part as you go. Just make sure to keep a constant pressure and movment through the foam to avoid burning or 'jagging' on the surface of the foam.

So the final shape after a little sanding was as follows




Sanding styrofoam is not a great way to finish this surface as it doesn't sand as well as EPP but a little 'snow' filler will sort that...

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F3A / Leinster F3A Aerobatic Competition
« on: September 01, 2014, 23:05:01 PM »
Well Sunday just gone saw the Leinster F3A Competition held in the Royal County Aeromodellers Flying Ground in Meath.

It was great day for flying, weather was fantastic, (It fellt a bit odd leaving my gear behind while driving to the site??) with 15 flyers participating on the day, in Teir 1, Tier 2 and Masters Classes. For those less experienced it was a spectacular display of flying capbilities. And each of every flyer was very open and willing to show off thier planes and setups.  

The Royal County Aeromodellers were delighted to have had the opportunity to host the event on the day. The food (Thanks to Diane, OMG that woman can bake) and facilites provided were commented as being "top drawer" and we're hoping to host more events like this in the future.

We're moving to a new ground just down the road from the current location, and at 7 acres, the new site, promises to be an excellent location for all types of flying including F3A, Scale, Control Line, Aerotow and Heli's.

The club members are a dedicated bunch and have committed considerable time and resources into keeping the old site running while working diligently on the new site. Our new location has been levelled and drained and is currently awaiting planting

All are welcome to come along on Sunday's to Ballivor for a look and a chat and when the new site is fully up and running it would be great to see you there also. I'm a newbe to the club but have been welcomed with great enthusiam and help along the way. The team there are a great bunch of lads and so experienced and willing to help.

The place is as flat as a pancake so gliders need to be Aerotowed, bungee launched or used under their own steam....  :D  I'm trying to get Bill and the lads to build a mountain but they seem reluctant  :shock:













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Slope Soaring / Quality, Cost, Features?
« on: August 07, 2014, 22:37:40 PM »
What's your opinion on the products you buy from you're favourite purveyers of RC modelling gear? Specifically around cost vs quality vs features? Having been a newbie to the hobby in recent years I know that the likes of hobbyking has been a life saver in terms of allowing me with a limited start off budget to still enjoy flying.

But I've been researching some models and such over recent months and it struck me that the level of choice is vast in any number of areas be it radio gear, servos, batteries, and even model kits.

So are you a person who will only stick with Futaba for example or servos of a particular brand? Or do you go for the cheapest you can find and that does the job? Do you believe, "buy cheap buy twice" philosophy or do you focus on quality or features over cost?

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For Sale / Graupner MC-24 transmitter
« on: June 30, 2014, 16:09:55 PM »
For Sale

Graupner MC-24 transmitter.  Currently configured for 8 Channels.  

40 model memory, very comprehensive programming capabilities, professionally converted to 9 channel genuine Spektrum 2.4Ghz module by Gliders Distribution in the UK.

This TX is very popular with glider guiders and scale modellers. It includes suspension arms and neckstrap, aluminium case.  4000mAh battery, charger.  It is fully DSM2 compatible so I have been using genuine Spektrum receivers as well as Orange DSM2 receivers from Hobby King.  Reason for selling is that I am going Taranis.  

Also for sale a number of 5 channel and 6 channel Spektrum receivers and Orange DSM2 receivers.

Prices:   MC-24, case, charger etc €350.00.  Spektrum 5 channel receivers €20.00.  Spektrum 6 channel receiver with satellite receiver €25.00.  Orange Hobby King DSM2 receivers €2.00 each.  (they only cost US$7 new !!)

I'm selling on behalf of Bill Thompson from my local club, let me know if you're interested and I'll put you in touch. He's a top notch bloke and takes care of his gear.

Stephen

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How to... / Coverings
« on: June 25, 2014, 23:13:52 PM »
I seem to be dominating this section of the forum ....  :shock:

Anyway, in the past six months I've stripped the covering off two planes that were ARTF kits ie not built up and covered. I've noticed that the cover on these 'factory' made/built models appear much thinner than the solarfilm or oracover I've used to recover the models.....


Is there an explanation for this? Are the covering processes vastly different?

Thanks

Stephen

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How to... / hardwood spar
« on: June 20, 2014, 14:48:52 PM »
Hi All,

I'm looking for a suppliy of some lengths of hardwood spars for wing building. Greenhobbies don't appear to be have been open for the last three to four weeks and radioscontrolshop don't do them. I'm waiting on a call back from Modelheliservices.

Thanks

Stephen

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Wanted / Set of wings
« on: May 28, 2014, 23:26:08 PM »
Hi all,

I'm working on an idea and want a set of wings if you have any that are minus a fuse and need a home, the cord needs to be between 160mm and 250mm and overall span 2m plus. Balsa build up wing or foam core

Covered or not covered doesn't matter but in ok repair, I don't mind some superficial damage but no warping or bags on kindling either. Thanks

Stephen[/i]

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How to... / Bungee Launch
« on: May 26, 2014, 13:47:22 PM »
Hi All,

I was speaking to the lads on the slope yesterday about using a bungee launcher for flat field launching.... I've had a look on line and most people are advising building a frame and a pedal release for a 20 foot long bungee with nylon tied to the end of the bungee for hooking onto the plane.... Any advice lads? What do you do for this type of launching?

Stephen

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Events / Impromptu - slope north of Dundalk
« on: May 03, 2014, 23:58:11 PM »
Hi All, big keith and I are heading to the slope there north of Dundalk in e morning is anyone is about? Planning to be there for about 1200

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How to... / Compound curves
« on: April 24, 2014, 00:24:31 AM »
All,

I'm struggling to get a decent finish on wing tips with compound curves when using oracover.

I've looked up videos on line and read lots but just can't seem to master it.. The technique I'm using is to use a heat gun to stretch the cover over the curve. The challenge is that I continually get creases in the finish and if I go too long with heat gun it crisps up as it's too hot.... The iron approach isn't much better..... Any of you experienced flyers have any advice??

Thanks

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Electrics / Be mindful
« on: April 18, 2014, 00:07:16 AM »
Hi All,

Had a bad experience there recently. Managed to blow a receiver with a faulty ESC, the 'red brick' model of ESC, from turnigy, are cheap but there can be a sting in the tail. There seems to be a fault with these units, (reported online by other users). The BEC goes faulty, with either zero volts out to the receiver or in my case the full voltage of the battery.

In my case, 14.8v blew the receiver with a little puff of smoke and the telling smell of toast  :x

Lesson learned, check the voltage output of the BEC connector with a multimeter before connecting to the receiver or indeed, don't buy cheap.......

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