Get yourself a pair of FosterGrant Lighted Readers.
I use mine a ton with the lights.
All the Drug chain stores carry them.

Sky_Captain and IFlyRCs,

Since I was about to "make like a baby... and head out" anyway, I do believe adding a trip to Harbor Freight is now on the agenda for a pair of "Eye Un-crossers"

Thanks for the info.

g

Originally Posted by jirish617

Thanks for the input. Well in going to see if I can sand some foam down like I mentioned, I really don't want to spend the 60 on a futaba rx with the molex connectors on it if I can avoid it. Ill probably shorten wires as well to

You know that Hobbyking sells Futaba compatible receiver right?
Here is a pic of my Spektrum compatible rx in my plane. I chose this spot because I wanted more room for my battery. I might try a slighly larger 2s battery in mine. Maybe make my own from two one cell batterys if I can't find the right one already made up.
Oh and here is big brother with little brother

Originally Posted by giuseppi

Sky_Captain and IFlyRCs,

Since I was about to "make like a baby... and head out" anyway, I do believe adding a trip to Harbor Freight is now on the agenda for a pair of "Eye Un-crossers"

Thanks for the info.

g

mmmmm..... Harbor Freight.... my favorite place to buy cheap tools....

Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

You know that Hobbyking sells Futaba compatible receiver right?
Here is a pic of my Spektrum compatible rx in my plane. I chose this spot because I wanted more room for my battery. I might try a slighly larger 2s battery in mine. Maybe make my own from two one cell batterys if I can't find the right one already made up.
Oh and here is big brother with little brother

First, I want to say thank you! for the pictures, haha gives me an idea what kind of space I am working with. Yeah i realized HK has the a futaba compatible Rx, after the micro futaba rx with normal plugs showed up to my house. So i ordered some molex to jr connectors(which will unfortunately take up some more space). I am trying to avoid spending the extra $60 on the HK rx if i can. Like i mentioned in some previous post, i plan to sand down some of the foam inside the plane to maybe create more space. is there any chance you could give me the width/length dimensions of that Rx in there if it isnt a big pain

One other question, what type of plug does the esc have for the batteries? I just ordered a 15c 450mAh batt that was listed in the things needed to complete section. Im hoping the battery, and plane use deans as that is easiest for me and my current charging setup

Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

I have the F-86 and it's a nice little brother for my 60mm F-86.
I really like this little plane and everything was quality, but the aileron servo horn has too big of holes for those tiny connecting rods. Does anyone have a good fix for it? Some kind of grommet or something?

I just substituted bigger wire. The thing that really bothers me is that the servo itself has some play in it. I bought a replacement, and THAT one has some slop too!

jirish617, no problem it's all about helping each other.
My Spektrum rx is 28mm x 14mm.
The Futaba rx from HK is only $21 plus shipping and shipping should be cheap for this little item.
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...ompatible.html

Angelo, thanks for that tip, I couldn't see the trees for the forest

You know the Maples scream opression and the oaks just shake their heads
See if you can figure that one out. It will tell me how old you are

Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

Angelo, thanks for that tip, I couldn't see the trees for the forest

You know the Maples scream opression and the oaks just shake their heads
See if you can figure that one out. It will tell me how old you are

There is unrest in the Forest, there is trouble with the Trees......





Rush.....Love it, one of my favorites.

Originally Posted by Joe 1320

There is unrest in the Forest, there is trouble with the Trees......





Rush.....Love it, one of my favorites.

got to love a Rush fan
I was listening to it from a thumb drive in my car stereo today

Now all the trees are kept equal by hatchet, axe, and saw....
I gotta get me some of those cheater lenses, too!!! I think I will need a better, smaller tipped soldering iron, too.....---------Metalguy

metalguy,
This is actually a good deal for a nice soldering iron. I paid a good bit more for my Hakko but I see thier prices have dropped also.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXATBK&P=ML

There's a hot deal thread for a HK soldering station.
They are now out of stock at the US warehouse But
a guy just offered up his spare new one here:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showp...&postcount=120

Yep, that is a good deal, that's why 12 are currently on back order.
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...h_US_Plug.html

Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

jirish617, no problem it's all about helping each other.
My Spektrum rx is 28mm x 14mm.
The Futaba rx from HK is only $21 plus shipping and shipping should be cheap for this little item.
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...ompatible.html

Angelo, thanks for that tip, I couldn't see the trees for the forest

You know the Maples scream opression and the oaks just shake their heads
See if you can figure that one out. It will tell me how old you are

hmmm, but it still has a normal servo plug just for channel 3, how would that work?

Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

Angelo, thanks for that tip, I couldn't see the trees for the forest

You know the Maples scream opression and the oaks just shake their heads
See if you can figure that one out. It will tell me how old you are

Yep, couldn't figure that one out. But not 'cause I'm a kid, I was just listening to Little Feat and Frank Zappa instead.