Here's my PT-20 all covered up and re-assembled. Except for the collet which holds the nose wheel :(. After I cleaned the bench, threw out all the covering off cuts and hung the plane back up in...

Two weeks ago, I went to take off an discovered a total lack of power from my motor. It sounded more like a sewing machine than a model aircraft motor. I tested a couple of fresh packs and not diffe...

The little Skyartec Cessna I picked up from Steve @ Christmas finally got in the air. It's first attempt at taxiing was a bit challenged by the "long" (10mm) grass and the little wheels. However, it...

I'm planning to order some more depron as I've built myself out of the original order and I've over-bent my Index 3 already :(. Depron Australia have 2, 3 and 6mm sheets and include up to 20 sheet...

As I am a builder at heart, I thought I'd start a new topic for discussion of your latest designs, experiments and scratch builds. This is not athread for discussing mods to ARFs or overclocking your ...

After having the F22 at the field the other day, I've swapped the 2805 to a 2822 and a 7" prop. This makes a heap of difference but a control rod came unglued on one of the elevons and the result was...

Here's a nice build project: http://rabbit-hole.org/ Is this the ultimate extension of the FPV finding a "useful" implementation?

Here`s the latest from my workbench. I saw a youtube video on folding a wing from foamboard and another doing the same with depron so I decided to try it. Obviously, the wing then needed a fuse, etc ...

After a significant wait for parts, this beast was ready for a re-maiden with a new cowl, new prop and surgically repaired wing. Actually the damage from the trip into the trees ended up being quite ...

This is a standard foam plate 3D floater. I tossed it out stock everything and it sat in the air really quite nicely after a few clicks on the tirms here and there. Up and down a few times with nice...

Not a plane, it doesn't even fly - how useless is this invention. My eldest son and I spent an afternoon in the shed and all we have for it is a "Useless machine" (google it).

Here's two vids of my new Index 3. First with a bit of a dance-about hover and some throw and catching action. The second, a little out-take - the result of trying to execute fine throttle adjustment...

I just bought 10 pairs of Micro Deans plugs for $9.45 + $1.50 postage. The seller is in Brisbane and they turned up almost striaght away! http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Micro-Deans-Style-T-plug-Connectors-BR...

I got another 6g at the tail by drilling 120 holes. Here it is, all ready for re-covering, back to her naked glory and with the minor fuse repair. Now, without the ballast and battery, it weighs 1440...

I really like your total disregard for the initial function, carving holes and notches where it suits for your equipment :). I really like building and experimenting. When you work from a known good...

Although a major cludge, would it be possible to sugically transplant the voltage regulator from the orginal camera? Or, alternativey to solder some fine wires and have a slightly larger off-board vo...

I've previously arranged a depron order from depron-australia and would be happy to facillitate. CF is not the only structural material available. Triangular structures suitably designed in corflu...

Is your receiver and speedy in the nose? Drop the weight from the nose and use a bigger battery. You get more punch in loops and hovering and don't add dead weight. Of course, the option of a bigge...

What, you mean like - a helicopter? ;)

I've got a few sheets spare of 2mm if you need some for skins or smaller planes. Otherwise, I'm happy to reopen the depron order thread for another go.

Kev, I've got some of these http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8237 and I'd be happy to give you one. I get to them with the grinder and grind the long shaft on th...

I have a mode 2 DX6i sitting here not doing anything. Any interest?

She looks good. Welcome to the club - simple builds get very addictive. For easy fliers look at the Jimmy J-Bug, BYOB Bipe, Trainer One & the XS Dart. Build them bigger rather than going for smal...

Here's some accumulated info I've gathered in building some of my crazy plans. The attached PDF walks through this (simple) process. It waas written when brushed motors and NiCd batteries were k...

That sounds like fun. If you want to fly, I'll drive :).

Well, after swapping in a new Plush 60, the plane flew well on the old prop until some magic smike came out of the motor. So now I'm not sure again!!! I've just finished fitting a 35-42C with either ...

There's a train oriented model shop in West Ryde - Toms Hobbies or something like that. THey have some ply, etc. I haven't looked too closely.

Being a school, we are unlikely to include beer with flying (MAS might have something to say about that too). However, there is nothing against a de-brief of the evening's antics over one ot two on t...

I'm always building stuff and believe me - there's no mystery to it. :) Having said that, I think a building night/ day is a great idea. I'm in. I think all we need is: 1. A good sized work room...

I have no probs (if we have a simple reliable build) of offering a kit and building assistance in a package. Novices can have the joy of building, flying and repairing their own plane. It is a gre...

I'm keen to be involved and help with build nights - esp for newbies, club planes and personal projects. Your post put it up for board consideration so I didn't bother commenting further. I reco...

That's easy. You will get exactly until the ESC cuts out due to low voltage! ;). Seriously, it does depend on the day and flying style. If you get 16A WOT, you probably won't be flying at WOT for...

Here's some data that i gathered from a popular source last December. I still have the scripts and could update it if you need. I did start another similar exercise for motors but their specs are ...

Andrew, You will find a vast majority of people on 2.4G and only people who have been in RC since Noah have anything other (72, 36 & 27 - depending on your age). I have a 2.4G SANWA and swapped ...

Now... which mode ;)

Steve, Is it assmbled and maidened or still in the box?

Sorry Kev, I've consulted Santa and I need to pick it up. I am planning to drop into the field on the 10th and could grab it then but maybe it would be more comfortable to arrange apick-up sooner. L...

I'd like to be able to list posts in newest first order when opening a discussion. THe discussions can appear that way when you open a forum but not at the msg level.

kizza42 Wrote: (04-04-2011, 08:50 PM) -- You get a cookie for your effort* Looking into it, there is a way to do it but it would affect the whole board which I wont do, was there a particular thre...

Steve, I'm interested but just not sure I have the skill to control one just yet. :oops: Drew.

Steve, I've worked out how to turn the pdf into a dxf. Now I just need a friend with an inventive heart, a cnc machine and who is willing to sell me a sheet of depron ;) (I can supply the beer or ot...

Steve, If I give you a pdf, is it difficult to transfer to your cutting machine? Do you have to have a dxf file or such like? If you could, I'd like to work out how to get it so you could cut me the...

Woo Hoo!!!! I just got the third axis (Y) of my CNC connected and they all seem to move in a sensible pattern. I'm going to try and draw a spiral tonight (brownie points allowing - I have been build...

Here's some photos. The video is a little like watching paint dry. I'll edit bits out and speed it up. To test backlash, I thought I'd draw a spiral. I'm quite happy with the results. THe...

The video came out mega grainy. I'll try again in daytime. I'll skip daytime flying to be at indoor Saturday night. If I get a chance, I'll rig a tool holder and then it'll be worth coming for a ...

I think it would be a shorter list to count those who hadn't hit anything ;)

Hey! it's fantastic to see another balsa builder!!! I covered my PT20 wit a standard clothes Iron. I did do some experimenting and tacked the covering with "just warm enough" and then shrunk it with...

I'll leave it a couple of weeks before I order to let people warm-up to the idea :). A good pick for glue is the UHUPOR glue @ $8 pertube. An alternative is a Selleys glue - see srl for details.

Yes, I used this for my biplane and parts of my initial Index build. My issue with it is thelong drying times. At the moment, I'm experimenting with KwikGrip Extra. It claims to be foam safe and as...

The order is in. I have some spare sheets if anyone is interested but didn't say so.