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12-09-2006, 10:18 PM | #21 |
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I used some old heater hose and a half broken wooden dowel to make a chicken stick. It was the best combination i could think of for a half broken dowel and some old heater hose...lol
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12-10-2006, 03:01 AM | #23 |
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I mix my epoxy on an old plastic coffee can lid. (the ones you use to reseal the can once you open it) Once the unused epoxy dries, you just flex the lid and the dried epoxy pops off. You can reuse the lid again and again.
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12-10-2006, 03:55 AM | #24 |
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A lot of money can be saved by planning ahead and shopping around!
I go to the Toledo Expo every spring so while there I buy my years supply of glues. Eg. 6 - 2oz bottles of C/A for $20 USD. Keep it in the fridge, it will last for the whole year. I shop around instead of making purchases at the LHS. Ex. Home Hardware sells a light foam patch material in a large container for about $4.00, for patching drywall but for hobby use its used for filling nicks dents and scratches in balsa before covering and its exactly the same stuff that hobby stores sell as "Magic filler" for $12 for a small container. I have never in the 16 years in this hobby ever purchased a ready made battery pack at a hobby store. I buy cells in bulk with tabs and solder up and assemble my own packs. Cost is about $10 for a 4.8v 4 cell 700 mAh AA Rx pack compared to around $16 and more for a ready made. I go to a Nut and Bolt place for my hardware and buy in bulk as opposed to paying $3 or more for perhaps 4 small socket head bolts etc. There are lots of examples where big bucks can be saved if you just stop and think about it!
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12-10-2006, 04:08 AM | #25 |
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Just for info:
Quote:"Cost is about $10 for a 4.8v 4 cell 700 mAh AA Rx pack compared to around $16 and more for a ready made. " I go to Ebay and purchase 4 RX packs NIMH 2100mah and average about $10/pack delivered and I save my labor. Just for info Or there is a listing of good quality there right now 10 for $43.99US and 13.45US shipping + taxes etc is much less than $10CDN from a seller with 9300+ transactions and 99.9% positive feedback. That's being a pennypincher. They are now selling Lipos I notice. No profit in this for me. I just thought I would mention it!
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12-10-2006, 08:38 PM | #26 |
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Sorry I was just making a general comment based on the current priceing of battery packs at places like Great Hobbies. A lot of folks still do purchase packs from these places and at their Local Hobby Store where prices are even higher than mail order businesses. Believe it or not I swear that I even know some people who have been in RC for years and still do not even have a computer let alone do on line shopping.
Well I did say in my post that $$ can be saved by shopping around to find the best deals. To be honest with you, I have found at times that I could buy battery packs already assembled, cheeper than I can make them myself not counting the time that goes into the assembly. Even then I still perfer building them myself as I have the self assurance that they are not going to have badly done spot welded tabs that I have seen come apart! This is the listing at Great Hobbies: FYI http://www.greathobbies.com/search/r...h&srchcat=QXBR
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Gary:
I was just adding to your comments. I'm not suggesting Ebay and ready-made packs are for everyone. Just another possible alternative and as long as we have fun getting deals or assembling packs or whatever.
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Also want to say thanks to Dennis for this thread. We should do more of this kind of discussion on RCC. It is fun, educational and constructive!
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I think I have done, still do, will do nearly everthing on the above list.
I even rebuild my crashed planes, sometimes three or four times. (besides, it's only the front part that gets really messed up)
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One of the most used tools I have is alum. channel that I salvaged years ago. It is 2" wide with a raised flat on top about 1" wide. Easy to get a grip and in various sizes. I think they where somebody's window project and I found the cutoffs from 4ft. and shorter. I buy a roll of doublesided carpet tape and rolls of sandpaper or you can use regular paper. Put the tape on, peel the backing and stick your paper to the bar. I lay it flat after and trim the sides. Great for wing panels and if you are like me knocking the tops of the ribs off because they are to short. Also for sheeting and foam cores.
Dave, Along with your idea I also carry the big geen bag for all the parts. Even the bits and pieces as sometimes it's a jigsaw puzzle and a bit of ca holds them in place and you can apply re-inforcement on the back side if needed. John
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