Thanks, Tom - I'll have to add a second washer to each of my planes.
LeRoy Cordes
AMA 16974
Chicago, IL
In God We Trust
On Fri, 20 Apr 2007 21:44:52 -0000 "soslipstream" <parkreation_at_msn.com>
writes:
> Hey Leroy,
>
> Use 2 washers. That way two slippery surfaces meet each other. There
>
> is less friction that way then with only one slippery surface in
> contact with one relatively rough surface. The second will induce
> more friction/drag while in rotation.
>
> Tom Sanders
>
>
>
> --- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, LeRoy C Cordes
> <lcordes_at_...> wrote:
> >
> > Tom, you mention teflon washers - I have been wondering is it
> sufficient
> > to use one or should I be using 2 of them on my planes ?
> >
> > LeRoy Cordes
> > AMA 16974
> > Chicago, IL
> > In God We Trust
> >
> > On Fri, 20 Apr 2007 14:10:29 -0000 "soslipstream"
> <parkreation_at_...>
> > writes:
> > > Think Pennyplane when fitting out a no-cal. Use teflon washers
> on
> > > the propshaft.
> > >
> > > A light but stiff motorstick is paramount. Walt Eggert in Phila
>
> > > built a no-cal P-38 detailed exactly like the one that he was
> the
> > > mechanic for in WWII. One of the famous features was the use of
>
> > > rolled tube motorsticks,split down the center line to save
> weight,
> > > with zero torsional problems.
> > >
> > > A real gem to see fly with counter-rotating, 3 blade props. He
> > > always made winning flight times and used to kid how it was
> set-
> up
> > > to mimic his full sized charge right down to the leaned-out
> engines
> > >
> > > for long overwater flights.
> > >
> > > Tom Sanders
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, "papadesign1"
> > > <papadesign1_at_> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Is there any kind of combination of washers and beads that you
>
> > > use?
> > > > I have tried making some wire pig tail bearings but they
> > > seem "noisy"
> > > > I am not sure if it is too loose or if the prop hole is off
> center
> > >
> > > or
> > > > what. Obviously I am trying to make the whole thing as
> friction
> > > free
> > > > as possible...
> > > >
> > > > --- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, "jeffrey.hood"
> > > > <jhood_at_> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Wire pigtail bearings are fine, and not too difficult to
> > > make...
> > > > And
> > > > > all you need is a piece of .020 wire and a -good- pair of
> > > pliers...
> > > > > But if you haven't bent one before, it can be a challenge at
>
> > > first
> > > > > until you figure it out... Harlan bearings are good also,
> > > > especially
> > > > > the SO size if he still makes them...
> > > > >
> > > > > Also, at http://www.aeroaces.com/flymodsup2.htm you can get
>
> a
> > > > bearing
> > > > > that he made that is nice for No-Cal... you have to get
> Peck
> > > nylon
> > > > > thrust bearings also for them...
> > > > >
> > > > > Harlan's page is at:
> > > > http://www.indoorduration.com/HarlanBrochure.htm
> > > > >
> > > > > I have a file somewhere that shows how to bend wire bearings
>
> if
> > > you
> > > > > can't find the information anywhere...
> > > > >
> > > > > JH
> > > > >
> > > > > > Novice question...
> > > > > >
> > > > > > What is the BEST combination of washers beads
> > > > > > and best prop hanger.-wire pigtail,harlin pigtail,
> aluminum
> > > > tubing,
> > > > > > nylon thrust bearing...??-----For A Nocal model
> > > > > > And where would I get these items.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks!
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LeRoy Cordes
AMA 16974
Chicago, IL
In God We Trust
Received on Mon Apr 23 2007 - 08:28:33 CEST