[Talkrc] Sage Advice

[Dennis]

ElRicko,

You may consider a carbon fiber tube. Stronger than aluminum and much
lighter. They are available in most sizes all the way down to ½”. Try
Central Hobbies and the common brand of tube is PBG.
Central can be found at centralhobbies.com, or you can do a Google for PBG
wing tubes.

Dennis


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[mailto:talkrc-bounces at sgster.dyndns.org]On Behalf Of rick
Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 10:12 PM
To: List Server For Radio Controlled Aircraft Interests in the Pacific
Northwest
Subject: Re: [Talkrc] Sage Advice

Carlos,

I checked out the Sig blade mount.  Looks good, only it's for 1/3 scale
planes.  A little too big.  I'm leaning toward a wing tube setup.  I found
out that there are tubes under 1 inch in diameter.   I had always seen 1-1/4
plus tubes and didn't realize that there were smaller diameters available.
Now the only problem is that the main manufacture, Gator, had a slight wind
problem.   Katrina hit the factory and who knows when it will, if ever, be
up and running.  I found a Sig wing tube setup that just might work.

The 4*40 is some airplane!  Bruce sure designed a winner when he worked for
Sig.  now how are you going to tell old Santa that an OS Surpass or Saito
would just fit under the tree?

elricko
----- Original Message -----
From: Carlos <mailto:grageda at innw.net>
To: List Server For Radio Controlled Aircraft Interests in the Pacific
Northwest <mailto:talkrc at sgster.dyndns.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 9:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Talkrc] Sage Advice

Hi Rick,

It has been awhile since Ive got "My Hooves Wet". I still have my Four Star
40 with floats but the engine is tired. Lately my ultralights have been
taking up my time.

Perhaps Santa Claus will see it in his heart to place a new four stroke
engine under my tree. I also have a 80" PBY Ive yet to finish. Maybe I'll
get my butt in gear and get it ready  to go as well.

So you didnt mention what your solution to the wing problem you  might try.
Curious minds would like to know?

Best Regards
Carlos Grageda
Has it warmed-up yet?
----- Original Message -----
From: rick <mailto:rmagnuson at wavecable.com>
To: Talkrc <mailto:talkrc at sgster.dyndns.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 7:50 PM
Subject: [Talkrc] Sage Advice

Thanks Ron-the-Rat and Carlos for your help.  Sorry for the delayed
response, but the rain affected my ISP.
Carlos, you brought a tear to my eyes when you said the magic phrase, Water
Buffalos!  Boy, do I ever miss flying off the river.  And Rob, I see you are
selling some planes.  Going hi-tech with a turbine copter?

Thanks guys

elricko


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