Fw: [RCSE] one design

2002-12-11 Thread Garland
We just had a "one-design" contest with 4 identically outfitted, donated Aspires and JR radio systems this past weekend. Most of the poor 3M moldie guys didn't know what to do with a handful of wood and covering. Sure makes for an interesting contest when EVERYONE flies the same

[RCSE] FS NIB Multiplex Digis

2002-12-11 Thread Falarski, Martin
I have two Multiplex Micro Speed Digis NIB that I cannot use right now. I am selling the pair for $120 shipped Conus. Thanks for the bandwidth. Mart RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and

Re: [RCSE] Fixing a twisted EPP wing?

2002-12-11 Thread Aerofoam
I have a 48 EPP foamie covered in strapping tape, then Ultracote. One of the wings is twisted and I'm wondering if there is a way to fix this If the strapping tape was put on with uneven ntension, you are sort of screwed. However!, you can try blocking the plane in some wood scraps with

[RCSE] Painting EPP

2002-12-11 Thread Norman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Polypropaline doesn't bond to much of anything. In order to get a permanent bond it needs a surface treatment. In industrial settings the preferred method is to expose it to fluorine gas but that's REALLY nasty stuff and not for amateures. A much safer, though less effective, alternative is

Re: [RCSE] Fixing a twisted EPP wing?

2002-12-11 Thread invicta421 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I had a similar problem on a zagi a few weeks ago an was able to solve it by slightly over-twisting the wing to remove the warp and then maintaining the twist using 3/4 strapping tape. Start on one side of the wing and attach around 4-5 of tape at around a 45 deg angle to the leading (or trailing)

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2002-12-11 Thread Jerzy Bak

[RCSE] Lost Bookmarks

2002-12-11 Thread W7AAC
Hi guys, lost my bookmarks and was wondering if anybody has the web address for a fellow in kansas? that produces some 60 inch EPP slopers. Thanks for any help Bruce RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note

Re: [RCSE] Lost Bookmarks

2002-12-11 Thread Mike Bailey
That would probably be me. I had to change web sites awhile back. The new site is www.midwestslope.com Mike - Original Message - From: W7AAC [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: RCSE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2002 8:44 PM Subject: [RCSE] Lost Bookmarks Hi guys, lost my bookmarks

[RCSE] Wing colorings

2002-12-11 Thread JMiller
Hi all, We are in need of help and or advice in coloring the bottom half of wings. NO PAINT Some parameters are; it must be dark in color, easy to apply, like spraying on and the most important need is it must be water soluble, so it can be washed off an the end of day or weekend and

Re: [RCSE] Winter thermals are here!

2002-12-11 Thread James V. Bacus
At 09:55 PM 12/10/2002, Karl Miller wrote: Hi all, Just thought I would post about a great soaring day here in balmy Chicago. Sunday arrived with sunny skies and high of 27 degrees! Winds out of the NE 10 to 15 mph. I called my friend Don Woelfel and said lets go to the local field I

Re: [RCSE] Omega 3

2002-12-11 Thread Terry Throop
Hello, I have been flying the Omega 3 the past year. I liked it enough I got another one for next year. I have seen the other emails about the Omega. To clear up a few things, I don't believe the airfoil is a true 7038, if you take a pattern against it, the airfoil is thinner than a 7038.