your issue, not the CD's.
WinchDoc
...back to lurking...
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From: Craig Allen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
After watching the World F3J I had an idea for a contest...
Incorporate the time penalty on tow that they have in F3J but in a TD format.
You would have
Just a quick note to let you all know that I have a few sets of Real Balls
available.
$300 shipped.
Personal check or MO Payable to:
Douglass Boyd
1740 SW Pheasant Dr
Beaverton, OR
97006
I can also do PayPal+3%
Thanks for looking!
WinchDoc
One ballast mold left out of this batch. After this ther aint no more.
$65 shipped in CONUS
Here's a link to description and pix:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=798390
Thanks for looking!
WinchDoc
in the edges for pouring 1/8 and 1/4 thick strips.
Comes with a plate to close the troughs for pouring.
Check these links for pix:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=798390
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=780596
Thanks for looking!
WinchDoc
Skeeter...
Thanks for looking!
Winchdoc
I just wanted to let you all know I have one set of "Real Balls" left from this batch.
Maybe I can knock someone off the fence that has been thinking about getting a set. "Real Balls" are $300 a set shipped in the CONUS.
There is a mini how-to online at:
I am he of who he speaks
I have an abbreviated webpage at monkeytumble.com
and "Real Balls" are currently IN STOCK!
Douglass Boyd
-- Original message -- From: -Les [EMAIL PROTECTED] OK, who is it that makes the Realballs for winchesDoug Boyd? Anyone have a web
, and watched this guy loading up his plane. Mark reaches into his pocket, and pulls out a chunk of lead about 1/2 the size of a Las Vegas Dice, and says, "Well I better go ballast my plane, too."
He won the speed round.
WinchDoc
m the AMA, you might want to get a set of "Real Balls" to bring it back up to spec.
If you have been thinking about getting a set of ball bearing endplates to fit your Ford Longshaft winch motor, now is the time to get your order in while there is NO WAITING LIST.
Thanks for looking,
WinchDoc
"Real Balls" Ball bearing endcaps for the Ford Longshaft starter motor are available now. Lots of folks have been waiting for me to get a batch out. Well now's the time! These have the Gold anodized finned brush cap, adjustable timing, and grease fittings for easy annual maintnance. If you have
I have had some difficulty in getting the CNC lathe work done on the "Real Balls" finned brushcap. I don't really want to make them without the trademark fins.
Good news, I have it that the lathe work for the finned brushcaps will be started this week. This means that I will be shipping gold
I saw Darwin's Lil T out at the 'Dust Bowl' flying site north of Phx. That spot is probably a shopping mall now.
My first sailplane was a 12ft "Bong Boomer" designed by Maynard Hill for altitude records. It had a HUGE stick built fuselage that could hold a gallon can of fuel.
I had a small 2oz
Ping me ASAP!!!
your perscription is ready
Doc
I know a lot of folks have been waiting patiently for "Real Balls" ball bearing endplates to become available again. I will be starting a big batch o' "balls" in about 3 weeks. What I need to know is HOW MANY to make.
If you want a set of "Real Balls" now would be a good time to let me know.
the chute clearance thing.
WinchDoc
what is the best winch turnaround? and where do i get it? thanks for ur help bob
Chris, Please ping me back!
WinchDoc
Please ping me back.
Try [EMAIL PROTECTED]
and it's a hut in the woods, not a jungle.
mostly need to be wary of alien abduction, not pythons.
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I remember an article in Model Builder or RCM many years ago where they did a setup like that. The major problem to solve was the extra line drag on the ground.
This was waaay back before Rahm was making winches, and before retrievers were in widespread use.
Doc
the works, but the backburner is getting pretty full.
I did get out to the slope last weekend (first time in months)to maiden my Wizard Compact BPVX.
What a sweet flying plane! No bad habits, almost boring to fly, (not boring, but easy). Yeah, Bozo, I deserve this one.
WinchDoc
d. all of the above...
Chris, I need to hear from you right away.
WinchDoc
them just fine.
It really chaps me the wrong way to saw lugs off a $70 servo and glue it in.
I also like Harley's hat brackets as well, but ya gotta make 'em yerself.
(Harley is a REAL modeler)
WinchDoc
Snowed in in the hut this week...
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Harley,
I've used some that have some sort of release agent allready applied. The
dry ones work better for fuselages.
Rolled in a foil packet
I'ts great fun asking the guy at the pharmacy for THE REALLY BIG ONES
};^)~
Doug.
Ages back when I fiddled with glass fuselages, one method of
I have 1 set of Real Balls that has a small cosmetic flaw, (the grease
fitting is not dead nuts in the center of the finned brushcap) everything
else is made to spec. The front plate is perfect. BUUt, for this minor
imperfection, I'll sell this set for $200 shipped in the CONUS.
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I just sent Al Bag Lady Wedworth a set of Real Balls for his winch.
So now, the Bag Lady will have Real Balls... If he offers to show them
to you and he's wearing that kilt... be afraid, be verry afraid!!!
WinchDoc
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My personal webmaster Elvis, has added some pix of the F3B-F3J turnaround
See it at:
http://www.monkeytumble.com/winchdoc/
THankyou verrry much
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The ol' WinchDoctor has his F3J/F3B pulleys ready to ship. Look for pix on
the website soon.
Lightweight CNC machined aluminum anodized bitchen' Blood Red.
Large diameter ball bearing pulley for lower bearing speed at high line
speeds.
Swings open to let line in/out.
Comes with quick pin for F3J
+ shipping
Some pix of the split rudder on my website:
http://www.monkeytumble.com/winchdoc/othercreations.htm
(The Xica is a big-air slope rocket designed by Ken Stuhr a while back. It
features wingerons, flying stab, and usually no rudder. Known to be really
darn fast on the front side.)
Doc
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One simple way to do this is to use a bicycle sprocket and a length of drive
chain to engage or disengage it. There are more elegant or elaborate methods,
but the sprocket thing does work.
WinchDoc
All;
Curious about trying to convert my FLS equipped winch into something more
like
I tighten mine to B sharp
not even April yet!!
Question: How tight should I keep the blade?
Best answer I've heard so far was until it makes a D-flat sound when you
pluck it. But it seems there is little consensus on this. So far I've been
keeping it quite loose and just
, and ignore it. Don't bother trying to remove the coil,
as the pole shoes are torqued in by that MONGO fella.
WinchDoc
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Thanks to everyone that responded.
Winchdoc
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Cousin Dieter said:
The Mr. Unpretentious type is rare, but it does exist.
I suppose they fly unobtainium airplanes, ya?
Cuzzin Duggy
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I have used india ink in a cheapo airbrush to do obeechi. Weighs almost
nothing. Works best if you spray it indoors over white carpet.
WinchDoc
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://www.monkeytumble.com/winchdoc/12VoltWinch.htm
Does cutting the shunt coil lose help the speed of the
motors?
In therory, yes. At the speeds that we run our motors
when we launch, no.
My batteries seems to take a premature dump! I only
get about 12 launches and
the motors start to moan, both retrieve
Hey John,
I sounds like trouble in the brush area for sure.
We are pretty rough on our motors, we push 12V thru a 6V motor, then we
power retrieve for the next launch. This puts a lot of electrical as well as
mechanical wear on the brushes and commutator. I change out brushes every
season, same
Easy...
All you have to do is start out with 80K-100K a year...
Just out of curiosity does anyone know if you could make it in the model
airplane industry? 30k-50k / year. what kind of volumn does zagi do?
_
Chat with
pitcherons already out
there that you could get now. But, I also
understand the can't leave well enough alone syndrome.
We do what we feel like.
Good luck
Winchdoc
A dude named Harris Nelson can be contacted through
http://www.northcountyflyingmachines.com
He made a ship called the Elf
) If they mic out at 0.062 (1/16) or more, you have the #3110 AKA 6V
coils.
The #3115 (12V) coils are around half that thickness, 0.032
For a humorous, non-technical dissertation on field coils, read In Search
of the Twelve-Volt Winch on my website
http://www.monkeytumble.com/winchdoc/articles.htm
Hope
jigs and fixtures. You cut out ailerons/flaps and servo
holes
and install wing servos. RnR price is $875 buy mine
for $600 + shipping
Pix available
Winchdoc
I just got a new bandsaw. It's a cheapo made in China but the price was
right.
What are the rules of thumb regarding blade tension?
HA HA HA I get it, rule of thumb, bandsaw
The rule of thumb for bandsaws is, KEEP YOUR THUMBS OUT OF THE BANDSAW
Bandsaw tension depends on the
15 years or so ago, in my handgun speed shooting days, I became friends
with
an ex-race car mechanic (Jim Wizard Ward for you car freaks from the
60s)
who would make barrel weights for his guns out of what he called 'Mallory
Metal'.
I didn't pay a whole lot of attention, as the resulting
Thanks for all the help with the e-mail blocking
feature!
Doc
"Real Balls" are back in stock. Those that have had
back orders for "Real Balls", your stuff will ship before Christmas. I will be
taking orders for WinchDoctor winches after the first of the year. If you
don't know whar "Real Balls" are, ask Jack Strother what he thinks of them.
WinchDoc
him.
new website:http://www.monkeytumble.com/winchdoc/
Folks have asked about prices and availability:
Complete Winch Doctor Winch: $900.00 includes turnaround, foorswitch
wiring,just needs line, 'chute. shipped FOB Portland OR
"Real Balls" bearing plates replace stock ones exactly $200.
It was raining pretty good last night here in the
Pacific Northwet, and I decided to pay a visit to the Winch doctor's hut in the
woods. He was busy in his secret underground machine shop working on some secret
project, and told me, "Sorry, eyes only. Need-to-know basis only, you know what
While I would never dare to contradict the word of the good Doctor, I
would
like to offer another battery option.
Bill Malvey is right, Optima is a great battery, nothing wrong with it, as a
matter of fact I was thinking about getting one for me to replace my worn
out leaky Trojan. Not having
The plane you remember is the legendary Kestrel by Tom Feldvebel. He moved
to New Mexico, not AZ.
It's all composite, and very fast. Largely made from a rare composite
material known as obtainamite, it is even more elusive than unobtainium,
in that you just _might_ be able to obtain one.
I have
I use the cheapest, white latex caulk I can get. 99cents at home depot when
on sale.
Your bag will seal better if it can fold flat without any big wrinkles in
it.
Doc
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From: Martin Cleary
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Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2001 8:05 PM
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Hey there all,
I was over at the WinchDoctor's hut in the woods this evening, and we
got to talking about winch power. Winch power, he said, ...is like the
kind of power that those evil overloards in all those Sci-fi flicks you
watch strive to get... something like *ULTIMATE POWER* beyond
the conditions like
golf clubs!
no skunk bite rules allowed
The Portland Area Sailplane Society is going to hold such a contest on
Saturday, June 2nd. We'll see how we like the idea! I think it has
potential.
Here's the link:
http://www.monkeytumble.com/pass/tmp/td_dm_2001.htm
WinchDoc
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One of my favorite modeling tools is my CNC mill...
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they were
using dacron line, which has even less stretch than the nylon,
and the power curve of a good launch was different again.
For a humorous, non-techincal dissertation on zoom launching,
you can read "Zoom Launching" on my website at
http://members.nbci.com/winchdoc/
Also, be sur
Hi starts are NOT a mistake. They are great for short flying sessions. I
like the short upstart type for landing practice or low level thermalling
practice. They don't take up much room and you don't have to lug that big
battery around. BUUUT there's nothing like a full power FLS winch launch,
My good friend Nino "the mindboggler" Savante once told me that
the opposite of gravity is, of course, comedy.
Winchdoc
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Is a 3 or 5 axis CNC router used to mill wing molds?
What is considered acceptable accuracy in the mold? .5, 1, 1.5,
or 2
thousandths of an inch?
Are there any sites
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Is a 3 or 5 axis CNC router used to mill wing molds?
What is considered acceptable accuracy in the mold? .5, 1, 1.5,
or 2
thousandths of an inch?
Are there any sites
Go to the auto parts store or hardware store and get a metal
tire valve, screw out the center part, and toss it in the junk
box for later.
solder a brass barbed nipple (sounds kinky)into the tire valve.
Voila!
The Winchdoctor
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Pete Stairs, or Skip Miller, please contact me! I lost your message.
Doug Boyd
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I used to be a thumb flier, but the ol' WinchDoc cured me a long time ago. He
also got me out of the Coupled aileron rudder habit, too. Check his website
for opinionated facts!!!
http://members.xoom.com/winchdoc/xcontrl.html
Doug
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What will the rules be for the Pasadena 3 FUNction contest on April 29 30?
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want to use a retriever. Walt is a great
guy and a member of PASS.
Wierd disclaimer:
Walt makes winches. I make winches. We "sort of" compete for your launching
dollars, but our ultimate goal (both of us) is to get your sailplanes up.
Winchdoc
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