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  1. 3D-Joy

    Desert Aircraft vibes

    Lighter airframes shake more than heavier ones. Transferring all that vibration to the wings will dampen it quite a bit. The Beast is light and also has extremely light wings which don't do much to absorb vibrations. I have yet to see a Beast that does not vibrate like crazy. I have yet to see...
  2. 3D-Joy

    Sport Dalotel Junior

    Since on this site we can ask questions without getting killed, may I ask why you want to use boost tabs? I understand how they work and their advantages but to me simply putting an oversize servo work wonders IMO. Or is it just because its scale for that model?
  3. 3D-Joy

    Prop for 150

    Interesting discussion. I have flown my da150 at up to 6600 rpm static. I've seen a guy go close to 7000 static on pipes and a tiny prop. This thing was really impressive to see, throttle response was insane but 7000 is a little out of my comfort zone. That being said a 150 is not really a...
  4. 3D-Joy

    3D 50% cap 232

    Thin wings.
  5. 3D-Joy

    Prop for 150

    What does comprehensive mean on that chart?
  6. 3D-Joy

    Prop for 150

    If I had to choose 1 prop for everything I'd go Mejzlik 30x12 or Falcon 30x12 for non piped 150. On pipes I personnally like the Air Models 31x12. All these props can become quite noisy if you let them go. I never liked slow props, even for 3D but thats just my taste. I'm also a firm believer...
  7. 3D-Joy

    What is YOUR RC Prediction For 2015?

    Gyros will become more and more accepted for airplanes. The same happened for helicopters and I foresee it happening to airplanes soon.
  8. 3D-Joy

    Futaba 18MZ/14SG/8FG Tips and Tricks

    Yeah I just reread what you posted, this is where you have it wrong. Don't assign channel 8 and 9 to aileron stick (just the control on your radio) but rather assign it to aileron 1 and aileron 2. Then all your mixes, differentials and rates will apply to all 4 servos.
  9. 3D-Joy

    Futaba 18MZ/14SG/8FG Tips and Tricks

    Not sure I understand what you are saying. For a 2 aileron plane like yours, you just go for 2 aileron wing type. Then in the function menu you add a 2nd channel for aileron 1 and also a 2nd channel for aileron 2. This way you have full control of subtrims and endpoints for all 4 aileron...
  10. 3D-Joy

    3D H9 1/3 Cap 232 - Blast from the past!!!

    Something along those lines shouldnt be too hard to fabricate even with simple tools. The weight savings would be worth it IMO.
  11. 3D-Joy

    3D H9 1/3 Cap 232 - Blast from the past!!!

    Yeah I would remove alot of wood in that standoff block. The center hole can be much bigger IMO. I would make it rectangle all the way to 1/2'' of the holes for mounting the engine and 3/8'' or even 1/4'' from the sides of the block. This would effectively make 4 flat standoffs all tied...
  12. 3D-Joy

    GoPro mount?

    I also mounted a Go-Pro mount just behind the canopy on my plane too. I simply used 2 small 4-40 SHCS along the middle of the mount. I did not use the awesome 2 sided tape. During a blender the mount broke in half LOL. In the front of the plane I have another mount just behind the cowling...
  13. 3D-Joy

    De-fueling

    OMG time to go to bed LOL
  14. 3D-Joy

    3D CAP 232-ST design / build / prototype

    I love that wing and stab location. Me wants one already.
  15. 3D-Joy

    3D CAP 232-ST design / build / prototype

    Its not like the Cap used to miss any elevator authority, flying stabs would be cool, but on another airframe IMO. As for the fuselage lenght, I would stretch it big time especially considering the stab and elevator location are located completely in front of the rudder hinge line.
  16. 3D-Joy

    De-fueling

    Just a quick note. Some people just never defuel to keep lines from drying even during winter. Then in spring just put gas over whats left and go fly.
  17. 3D-Joy

    DA 120 with onboard Tach.

    So I'm sure you like the Kadet Senior
  18. 3D-Joy

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    If you go plastic for the pin, you might as well make it flat so the contact area is greatly increased. I slightly modded Pistolera's drawing to explain my thought.
  19. 3D-Joy

    Generators?

    From my experience, I have yet to see someone with a Honday say he should have gotten something else (well maybe they say they should have picked a different size). Also, the majority of people using something else say they should have gotten a Honda. Not saying you made the wrong choice...
  20. 3D-Joy

    3D CAP 232-ST design / build / prototype

    Very nice. I like the giant low pressure lip at the bottom of the cowling.
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