[RCSE] Re: "Soaring Masters Pre-Report"

2006-09-21 Thread Jo Grini
You are KILLING me slowly! I HATE not being able to be there! Does not matter if it is true or not. Your write up is so cool Hilsen (Regards) Jojo NEW: www.jojoen.no -- Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2006 22:54:49 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Soaring@airage.com Cc: [EMAIL PRO

Re: [RCSE] Boiling Nylon Servo Arms/Control Horns?

2006-09-21 Thread Scott Hewett
Dear Osohigh: Your last sentence has me baffled! Obviously you haven't been to any institutions of 'higher learning', aka Culinary School.  Blues, if prepared properly, can provide the most enjoyable dining experience.  Might I suggest that they be afforded space on the Breakfast/Brunch me

RE: [RCSE] Boiling Nylon Servo Arms/Control Horns?

2006-09-21 Thread Cliff E-Mail
Glad to get a raise out of you Craig. I was beginning to think that our humor wasn't enjoyable to you any more. What's been going on? I hardly ever see an email from you. Have you had a good summer? Mine has been pretty good but went by way to quick as usual. We got some time in on a houseboa

[RCSE] "I boiled my arms, sure to win the Masters now!"

2006-09-21 Thread GordySoar
I forgot to mention the planes flying, number one by inventorySupra, close second, Perfect, followed by Sharons, Icons, Espadas, Saturns, Thunderbirds, and Prisms and a couple of Xica's.Gordy

[RCSE] "Soaring Masters Pre-Report"

2006-09-21 Thread GordySoar
Guys I have to tell you, the vendors and sponsors have done this thing up RIGHT!   Driving into the entry to the site, is a huge banner spanning over the entrance "Welcome to the World Soaring Masters!   Along the road to the flying area are banners on poles flying in the wind about every 20'

[RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #8307

2006-09-21 Thread Mike Cyr
The following link discusses what effect boiling nylon in water has under carefully controlled conditions. However, this study was carried out on freshly molded dogbones, not something that has equalibriated with air/moisture like a prop or servo arm. http://www.basf.com/PLASTICSWEB/displayany

Re: [RCSE] OT: Can anything be done with "frosted" headlight covers?

2006-09-21 Thread Dan
A framing hammer might do the trick!   DanStan Myers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My headlights on 98 Audi A6 are almost completely frosted. Any help out there?ThanksStanRCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please no

[RCSE] Metz Mecatron - antique radio system

2006-09-21 Thread ownee77
I have a complete Metz Mecatron antique single channel R/C system. I was told the transmitter, actuator and receiver all work but have not been able to verify. Does anybody out there have any information on this radio or have an idea what it might be worth? Thanks in advance ! RCSE-List fac

[RCSE] Re: OT frosted headlights

2006-09-21 Thread MSu1049321
If you mean internally fogged from condensation after rain or cold nights,  you can try drilling  a little hole in the bottom to vent them, but really they need replacing. If you mean the clearcoat on the outside, that too can't effectively be repaired, only replaced.

Re: [RCSE] World Soaring Masters: Setup Day

2006-09-21 Thread John Roe
> Wet grass with an 80-point tape and 12-minute tasks will no > doubt make this a "soaring" contest and not a landing one :) nope ;-) Good luck to all... -- John Roe www.roenation.com 949-458-8544 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" r

[RCSE] RE: OT: Can anything be done with "frosted" headlight covers?

2006-09-21 Thread Kent Miller
My experience is typically no. There are plastic polishes available, but that usually takes off the light stuff. There kits available from aircraft suppliers skygeek.com Mirco-Mesh Aircraft Window Restoration Kit (Heavy Damage Removal) $84. I have tried it on an auto headlight that was sun da

[RCSE] World Soaring Masters: Setup Day

2006-09-21 Thread Ben Wilson
Arrived in Muncie on this beautiful Thursday afternoon around 2 PM. Windy, but with beautiful blue skies and a perfect fall temperature. About 30-40 pilots (maybe more!) already here. Bungees were the preferred choice of transport today, with some just handlaunching to get the hang of this w

[RCSE] colored servo arms

2006-09-21 Thread rob hurd
To give your ship that "one of a kind" look,  you can even color co-ordinate your nylon servo arms and control horns. Just add a pinch of Rit fabric dye to the water, and watch the nylon come alive with new color!   Rob Sioux Falls today in the rain

[RCSE] Help in Hawaii

2006-09-21 Thread Rick Eckel
Or maybe I should say I need some Hawaiian help Anyway, I have a trip to Honolulu planned for Sept 29 thru Oct 7 and would like to get to see how soaring is done Hawaiian style. Can anyone give me places and times when there might be some soaring or sloping going on around Honolulu? Cont

[RCSE] OT: Can anything be done with "frosted" headlight covers?

2006-09-21 Thread Stan Myers
My headlights on 98 Audi A6 are almost completely frosted. Any help out there? Thanks Stan RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only form

[RCSE] Thorn kit for sale

2006-09-21 Thread Jim Porter
Thorn kit, NIB $140 shipped CONUS Jim Porter Johnston Iowa USA "The airplane stays up because it doesn't have the time to fall." Orville Wright RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscri

Re: [RCSE] Boiling Nylon Servo Arms/Control Horns?

2006-09-21 Thread Ed Whyte
Darwin, please ping me back. As a side note to Simon's comments which are correct. It should be noted that when the Nylon parts are injection molded the Nylon Pellets or Granular have to be as dry and void of moisture as possible to prevent gassing in the molds. This is why injection molding can no

[RCSE] Bad Vender-follow up

2006-09-21 Thread Todd Larsen
Thanks to everyones responses! How funny some were! Unleash the hounds In all seriousness though, its NOT the MONEYits NOT the fact they are not a "Big Company" and I can kick em in the sack...the MAIN REASON for the post was to "warn" others of the kind of "customer service" I h

[RCSE] Boiling Nylon Servo Arms/Control Horns?

2006-09-21 Thread GordySoar
I have yet to try boiling Servo arms, but I have fried some, BBQ some, and had some with gravy.   In every case they were more pliable and tasty than just raw. Gordy Louisville today

Re: [RCSE] BAD VENDOR REPORT!!!!!!!!!!!! - GOOD VENDOR

2006-09-21 Thread Corey Groves
I have to second Matthew's endorsement of NOBS batteries. I have had great service and excellent packs expertly built at a great price from them. Never had any problems in some very tough configurations including high-power helis with lots of vibration. I haven't one business with Batteries Americ

Re: [RCSE] Boiling Nylon Servo Arms/Control Horns?

2006-09-21 Thread Simon Van Leeuwen
Technically: - nylon is hygroscopic by nature - there is no appreciable increase in modulus - boiling is no more efficient at the hygroscopic process than just immersing in room temperature water, and could actually purge existing H2O. - the process of re-absorbtion takes days/weeks As a side n

[RCSE] CSS Pumpkin Fly

2006-09-21 Thread Steve Siebenaler
The Cincinnati Soaring Society will host its annual Pumpkin Fly this year a bit later than normal on the weekend of November 11/12.  The brain trust is holding out for late “Indian Summer” conditions to bring out the best in our soaring friends.  Please visit the following link and hope to

RE: [RCSE] BAD VENDOR REPORT!!!!!!!!!!!! - GOOD VENDOR

2006-09-21 Thread Lydon, Matthew \(NBC Universal\)
Give No BS batteries a try. I have purchased my last batch of packs from them, and have been very impressed. Excellent quality pack construction, they live up to their ratings, and if your buying more than one identical pack, he sells you the second one at 25% off. Take a look at: http://www.hangt

Re: ***SPAMTAGPTD: Re: [RCSE] Boiling Nylon Servo Arms/Control Horns?

2006-09-21 Thread Jeff Steifel
I second what Darwin said. Yes I have seen servo arms break. I broke a couple in my F3B ship on a ballasted landing at base B... its hard to tell sometimes how much speed you are carrying when you are 150m away. Anyway, I also broke a couple on the slope during combat. I started using the Kimbr

RE: [RCSE] Boiling Nylon Servo Arms/Control Horns?

2006-09-21 Thread Cliff E-Mail
Dear Dances with Chickens in your pants, The issue of boiling nylon has raged on for many years now and as you have noted is still your ordinary/avid slopers dilemma. The theory I guess, is that boiling results in more flexibility. I have watched your flying skills in the past and the on

RE: [RCSE] Boiling Nylon Servo Arms/Control Horns?

2006-09-21 Thread Douglas, Brent
Slopers. Always breaking things I have never broken so much radio equipment in my life until the Winter I learned that I loved sloping. Hell, I have broken those metal servo arms before, nylon and plastic I just expect to break now. That's a cool idea, maybe the flex would buy a guy a couple

Fwd: [RCSE] non soaring content

2006-09-21 Thread charlesflies
Que? That's full scale. Note it taxis past several others. Forgotten what it's called, though.   Sorry: Cri Cri, of course.  http://flight.cz/cricri/english/index.php   Charlie  On 14/09/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Cool, nice 1/4 scale ship.  I am very surpised the guy let