RC Groups - Australia

Discussion Precision Aerobatics??????????????

inverted22 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:56:03 GMT

Well i got a Extra Mx from Pa last week in aus. The plane came well packed and came out of the box with truck loads of sticky tape on it.. Here are some of the problems...

1. cowl was cracked. (pa said there were going to send new cowl last monday, still dont have it)

2. the servos dont fit the precut holes and when making the holes bigger the ply backing plates feel off because there glued to balsa wood.

3. the brass bush is the only thing that holds the motor together (something has to be missing may be a c clip?)

4. the Quantum speedy is just to slow.

flu it for the first time yesterday.

Flight no1. everything went great. very happy..

Flight no2. ran the motor on the ground just be for takeoff and it was like 2 cats were fighting o man.... came home and pulled the motor out and 4 magnets have come loose:censored:

The motor was not hot after the first flight. So not sure what to do. i realy like this plane and flu really well..........

Discussion EPP Foam Sheets?

stikmunkeyrc — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:21:21 GMT

Hi all,

I'm looking to get some EPP sheets - does anyone know where to get them in Melbourne?

Thanks
Ryan

Discussion EPP glue.......that is actually available in australia?

discostu956 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:18:48 GMT

Anyone recomend a decent glue for epp that is available in aus? Google search shows up heaps of US stuff, but being in aus we never seem to have that stuff. Hot glue was mentioned but the part I am trying to repair was glued with hot glue that has pulled away, and the condition it is in I want it a bit more reliable. PU was mentioned but I am iffy about its ability to chemically bond to the EPP, though the physical bond might be good enough.

Any help?
Cheers

Discussion Dsx9 X9303 Aileron setup help

Gibson L1 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:46:26 GMT

Hi, I've set up a sebart with the flaperon setting as per the manual using aux1 The problem I find is this, If I leave the Sub trim on low numbers or even zero I don't have enough throw in one direction or another.
Whil one aileron is still moving the other stops short, when going the other way the same problem happens in reverse.
When checking the monitor screen the two aileron channels are very offset from centre and they bottom out if moving to the edge but not when moving toward centre.
I can get full throws if I subtrim up around the + and - 200 mark, this moves the monitor positions closer to centre basically so they don't bottom out on the edges but it seems wrong to have to do this even though I can't see a problem with the actual physical movement.
Should I increase the atv adjustment? I haven't tried this.
Thanks for any help (advice)
Dave

Alert DX 7 Mode 1 (sold)

Cod-Fish — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:44:03 GMT

I have for sale a Spektrum DX7 Mode 1.

This radio is just over a year old and has served me well. It has definitely had some use but mostly only on weekends.

About 6 months ago i broke the plastic supports of the aerial mount and have been using it ever since with just some heat shrink holding it together.Has worked flawlessly.

Today i brought a brand new in packet replacement aerial from Brian at Perth RC. This will be included in the sale.

SOLD

I am looking for a price around $220 pref pickup in Perth.( Though i will post at buyers cost)

BTW i am selling to upgrade to a DSX9

Cheers Cody

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Discussion Petrol/Gasser Motor

Steve.650 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:58:37 GMT

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/BRAND-NEW-65c...item3a54c055e2
Hi Guys, any one dealt with these guys, and more speciffically this motor? Im thinking of doing a mid sized glider tug soon and found these guys earlier today. Im thinking of putting it into a 2.8mtr wingspan plane thatll take up to 80cc recommended, but the prices on DL's, DA's and the like are really outta my range at the moment.
Cheers Guys Steve

Alert Mens Health

clintski — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:44:52 GMT

Hello all!

I am growing a moustache this year for Movember.
I look absolutely ridiculous, so the least you can do is sponsor me to help raise awareness and funds for men�s health � specifically prostate cancer and depression in men.

I don't think I have the the hormonal capacity for a Classic 70's Bad-Cop Broomstick,
or the the ability to develop the thick luscious handle-bars of a Test Match Cricketer...
I'd be happy to settle for the whispy whiskers of a Cheezy Pornstar, but so far It's hardly an awesome mostache - more like an eyebrow which has come down for a drink, So Please Help!!!
I'm doin' my bit, and you can do something too..

What many people don�t appreciate is that close to 3,000 men die of prostate cancer each year in Australia and one in eight men will experience depression in their lifetime - many of whom don�t seek help.
Facts like these have convinced me I should get involved and I am hoping that you will support me.

To sponsor my Mo, you can either:

� Click this link http://au.movember.com/mospace/461931/ and donate online using your credit card or PayPal account
� Write a cheque payable to �Movember Foundation�, referencing my Registration Number 461931 and mailing it to: Movember Foundation, PO Box 292, Prahran, VIC, 3181

Remember, all donations over $2 are tax deductible.

If you are interested in following the progress of my Mo, click here http://au.movember.com/mospace/461931/. Also, http://au.movember.com has heaps of useful information.

Movember is now in its sixth year and, to date, has achieved some pretty amazing results by working alongside The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCFA) and beyondblue: the national depression initiative. Check out further details at: http://au.movemberfoundation.com/research-and-programs.

Thank you,
Clint

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Discussion Ancient (early 90s) Australian Pylon Racing Photos

RingburnDave — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:36:22 GMT

When I was a lad, I was a bit of an R/C Flying nut. I was into pylon racing for a little while and today I found some old old photos and thought I'd share with you lot.

First of all here's a couple of my planes that I took with me to a state pylon event in Toowoomba one year. Don't ask me which, I have no idea. I remember I was probably about 13 at the time so that would put it around 1994/5

On the left is my sports pylon plane, I'm not exactly sure what the model/maker is for this kit but it was expensive, and had a brand new donk in it at the time - all I remember is that in the first heat with this airframe I mid-aired with a guy flying an old piece of snot - my plane lost a wing and ploughed into the ground, a complete loss. He flew on to finish the heat. I was a little pissed off.

On the right is a little Bolly Viper - awesome piece of 1/2a gear. It was powered by an OS .11 CZ engine, which cost a whopping $300 at the time, and could smash out 32,000 rpm + - I loved that plane. It went in due to radio failure during practice one time. Sad. I really wish I could get a kit for one of these. If Les Bollenhagen is on the boards, mate gimme a 3-view! I'd love to make a modern Viper!

Next photo is another sports pylon (.40 novice group) plane that I flew the year before. This model's (and my) claim to Aussie pylon fame is that it beat Chris Callow in one heat of novice pylon at a toowoomba state pylon meet.

No idea what model it was either.. But here's the proof of my claim. You can see my awesome 1st heat time in the picture below, let's not focus on the other heats, ok?

This was a great event - Bruce DeChastle had unveiled his latest weapon, seen in the foreground of the picture below. It was fast, unconventional, and rule bending - with wheels in the wingtips and one single central wheel in the fuz. Also a v-tail! This plane flew awesome until Bruce lost a prop blade in practice.

I must tell the story about that plane.. After Bruce had his prop-blade loss incident, the airframe sat about the pits for a while, looking a little worse for wear but in tact. A flying buddy of mine and I decided we wanted it and offered Bruce some cash for it. We bought the plane, and took it home complete with Bruces' engine (which we had to send back without opening the crank case as Ranjit Phelan had done some secret squirrel modifications or something like that..) - The plane became a sports pylon model (such a sad fate for a cutting edge, FAI design, from what I know a one off DeChastle plane) - and I have no idea where it is today or even if it still survives. I was eventually bought from me by another friend who I have not heard from in over 15 years.

Lastly here's a photo of me with NOT a self-designed 1/2a model (bad memory) but a Lil' Devil. It was soon after crashing this plane in practice that I started to concentrate on high school and lose interest in flying. 17-18 years later and I'm once again bitten by the bug.

Well I hope there are some seasoned Aussie Pylon junkies out there who have found this post relatively not-boring. :p

Happy landings!

Discussion HK-450MT CCPM 3D Fully Alloy Electric Helicopter Kit

bleary — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:17:45 GMT

I would suggest to get in quick for this one.
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...dProduct=10413

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Discussion Shopping list for beginner rc flyer

zcream — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:03:40 GMT

So far, I was given.
GWS slow stick with EPS400 motor

And this stuff from overseas sellers..

Battery:
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s..._25C_Lipo_Pack

ESC:
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...0A_BRUSHED_ESC

Charger:
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=7028

Servos:
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...?idProduct=662

Radio/rx:
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=8338

Prop (you MUST use this over the stock prop to prevent from frying the stock 400 motor!!):
http://www.advantagehobby.com/produc...roductid=40952

Should I go ahead and buy the GWS with EPS400 motor locally and everything else overseas ?

Is that how everyone starts out ?

I am in Sydney BTW.

Discussion Glider/Radio

glidealf — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:34:06 GMT

Hi I have for sale Gentle Lady ARF- near new and fully completed-and flown.
2 channel Hitec AM radio- new. Both for $100, or will seperate.
Pick up Melbourne Docklands or Laverton only.
Mob 0439 312 334. EMail : glidealf@yahoo.com.au

Discussion Is there a RC ARF Jabiru?

Astrowall — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:25:21 GMT

Hi all,

Does anyone know if there is an RC version of the Jabiru?

Build Log Precision Aerobatics Ultimate AMR Build Thread

Mr Kamikaze — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:17:55 GMT

I'm going to do a build thread on this beauty. It's a 40 inch Bipe based on the full size Ultimate. Designed to run on 3s 2200mah batteries, I'll be using the recommended Thrust 40 motor spinning a VOX wooden 14x7 prop and the rest of the specifically designed IPAs setup. At a ready to fly weight of 1089 grams :eek: I can't wait!

If you want to see more have a look under Electric Aircraft at precisionaerobatics.com

It comes packed in a big box (duh) but when you open that there are two boxes inside, one for the wings and one for the rest and everything is super secure inside. So it should travel well if you are mail ordering.

I've had a quick look at the 24 page manual and let me tell you nothing is left to chance. Eveything is covered in full detail with words and pics, from the build, to radio setup tips.

Here we go then!

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Discussion Bungee launch height.

mikey100 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:42:23 GMT

Have a Ram3, so have been testing my bungee launching with my 3.3m thermal mouldies. In 10-12kts headwind today, I got a max launch height of 768ft from 100ft of rubber and 450ft of line. (total 550ft stretched to app 850ft) Was zooming with considerable tension still on the bungee. Other launches around 700ft.
Is this at the upper end of what others are launching to?...or at the lower end? Cheers, Mike

Discussion Broken Trim tabs on JR Max 66

flyonline — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:34:24 GMT

The increase/decrease button on my Max 66 has gone bunk and I can't use it to decrease values. I've seen some info on replacing these around somewhere but can't seem to find it and I believe it's a relatively common problem. Can anyone point me in the right direction or give me some pointers?

Cheers

Steve

Discussion EMS missing parcel?

BulletMaster — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:47:10 GMT

Hi guys....

Has anyone ever hd an EMS parcel go astray? I have a HK order that according to tracking arrived at the local PO on the 12th, and supposedly an unsuccessful delivery. But just went to the PO and picked up another EMS parcel that arrived today (expecting 2 to be there), but there was only the 1. I wasn't carded for the HK order that supposedly couldn't be delivered.

Anyone had similar??

Discussion The Grand Southern Cross Model Aero Rally

gouch — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:34:24 GMT

Got this sent to me from a member of our flying club. This looks like it's going to be big, and being at Luskintyre, it's a lot closer than Bowylie for me!

http://www.gscmar.com/index.jsp

Cool Stobel V2 DLG

Lowey — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:18:32 GMT

Hi Guys,

For those of you interested in discus launch gliders, you will know that the Stobel v2 produced out of Germany is one of the best!
www.le-composites.de (translate with Google)

We've ordered in 8 of these machines to get the price right, and the ETA is for the end of December - make a nice XMAS present :D We have a couple spare in the shipment if anyone is intersted, they are'nt cheap but like anything, you get what you pay for!
These are one of the best money can buy, and very hard to get access to - read long waiting list....

Details -

Stobel v2
Carbon D-box (spread tow) disser wing
RDS complete using 2x Hyperion digital DS09 servo's
Carbon fuz with 2.4 freindly nose
Ballast system included
Protection wing bags included

PM me if you are interested, booking in colours for layup with the factory in the next week or so.

Cheers, Matt.

Discussion ALDI - 12th Nov - products of interest

Azryl — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:18:15 GMT

bought these today from local ALDI store in Melbourne, Vic
not sure if available every state

http://www.aldi.com.au/au/html/offers/58_10664.htm

http://www.aldi.com.au/au/html/offers/58_10640.htm

this was interesting as well

http://www.aldi.com.au/au/html/offers/58_10636.htm

you never know when ALDI has stuff of interest :)

Az

Discussion Sebart Shark

YoshiAus — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:17:52 GMT

Interested to find out how many Aussies have taken on the Sebart Shark.

I frequent a number of Hobby Stores and they all say it is popular seller but I see little on forums about it compared to other Sebart models.

I bought my kit this week and the quality is excellent.

Looks wise its one of those you either love it or hate it.

Keen to hear from those who have built and flown this model.

Help! looking for a good slope on the gold coast

rowdy2008 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:51:03 GMT

hi every 1 does any 1 know of a good slop near the gold coast where i can fly my molded gliders looking to go flying this weekend if any 1 can help me out
thanks

Discussion Vintage Graupner Bell 212 Twin Jet

old man emu — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:53:44 GMT

FOR SALE:

Hey Stupid! This isn't the For Sale Thrad. Go Look there

Old Man Emu

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Build Log AwesomeRC/OKModels L39

EDFjet — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:51:33 GMT

Hey Everyone.

Picked up one of these a few days ago and i felt like doing a build thread so here goes.

Picked the kit of from my LHS. Model Engines is the Australian importer for this kit.

Specs are;

Wingspan: 900mm
Lenth: 810mm
Fan Unit: 70mm EDF (wemotec clone i think)
Motor; ~3200kv Inrunner

I turfed the stock fan/motor combo and will replace it with a Wemotec Minifan PRO and a HET 3W (from ExtremeRC www.extremerc.com.au ).

Overall the quality of the kit is very high! Im extremmly impressed with how well the glass fuselage turned out.

Once i opened the kit i laid it out on the table to check i had all the parts.

Because i didnt have the right size servos, i started with the fuselage build. This is a pretty simple step because all the parts are tagged in pictures and only interlock in a certain way. The instructions are very clear and easy to follow.

First part of the fuselage build is to install the bungee hook. This just uses the supplied hook, and 3mm Nut and a 3mm Washer.

Once the Hook is in place, the battery tray and radio tray can be assembled. Thin CA worked well. All the ply pieces fitted together perfectly.

Next i epoxied the completed battery bay/radio gear tray into the front of the L39. The instructions don't give a real guide on a good location for the two trays, i just aligned a major cut out to be above the bungee hook.

At this point my build is kind of stalled. Servos should be here in the next day or two so i can keep going.

For now, i sanded away the gel coating on all the fiberglass surfaces

Liam :)

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Discussion Best thing to do when you get a damaged parcel?

ozzi supercub — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:23:21 GMT

Just wondering what the best thing to do is when you get a box that is really damaged. I ordered a little micro Sukhoi from HK and it arrived today. I paid the extra for EMS and thus far have never had a problem. I can only say that either it was run over or something weighing about 200kgs fell on it. The poor little Sukhoi was in pieces inside. I could see through where the box had split. I didn't know whether to accept it then chase it up or just not accept it at all. I ended up not accepting it. Not sure exactly whats going to happen now though. Hope it doesn't drag on for months.

Discussion Heli's in the Airplane Category

AussieJarred — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:19:08 GMT

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

:mad::mad::mad::mad::censored::mad::mad::mad:

have a look at this

http://toys.shop.ebay.com.au/items/A...286Q2ec0Q2em14

how hard is it for stupid importers to put there product on the right category...

i have sent them emails regarding the subject and the importers and ebay do absolutely nothing. i remind the importers that they wont sell as many unless they are in the right category and the still dont care.

when will it ever end :(

Discussion tx batteries on domestic flights

inverted22 — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:04:59 GMT

Can you take your transmitter batteries on a domestic flights in aus???????????? Not lipo

Discussion What ARFs are you building at the moment ?

BingWing — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:37:06 GMT

Hi guys,

I thought it would be interesting to start a thread where we can share our experiences - good, bad and ugly - with the ARFs we are putting together on our build bench. What we like and dislike; and have a place to help each other if we get stuck.

To kick it off...I'm building:

eFlite Pitts model 12 - Great looking semi-scale bipe that has been a bit fiddly and on which I seem to last about two hours each session before I down tools! It's coming along and will be maidened in a few weeks.

Sebart Katana 30e - Just started it this rainy afternoon. Will be finished today, hopefully. Great kit (although this one is a factory second due to some minor manufacturing errors (was kitted at 4:30pm on a Friday, no doubt!) Hacker powered.

Dolphin aircraft - Goldwing MX 57' - Just started. Looks fantastic. Will be a blast and it's big!

Grupner Nemesis pylon racer - Ongoing build that I am not rushing. Have spent hours sanding it smooth and it just needs its running gear fitted.

25% RV-4 from Great Planes - Built. Just need to put my electrics in and decide on what monster brushless this beast is getting. Am thinking a Scorpion!

Boxed and waiting for some time to build in the new year or hopefully over X'mas:

Composite twin engine Hondajet 71'
Funjet
Couple of foamies
Catalina twin from Electrafly (Great Planes)

Cheers,
Garth

Discussion Fly-In Today Perth

clintski — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:44:12 GMT

Some Full Scales will be Landing at Langley Park today;

http://www.recreationalflying.org/fo...fly-perth.html

Discussion Alula and normal CA ?

RingburnDave — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:18:04 GMT

Will normal CA melt my Alula? It doesn't say use 'foam safe CA' so wondering if my medium ZAP will be ok? There's no wing beds to test it on haha.:cool:

Alert Schulz alpha 8.35

ozzy1 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:48:07 GMT

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