Kawanishi H8K2 "Emily" Flying Boat
07-29-2011, 12:02 AM
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Bob,
Try taking the suspect ESC and placing it on a wooden cutting board; place it in the oven @ 200 deg F for 40 min.
This will boil off the water and the circuits should start to work properly again.
I perform the aforementioned steps on ESCs and servos… Never had issue getting them to work properly.
The above steps only apply to components that are not physically burned up
You will sort it out
Cheers,
Dave
Try taking the suspect ESC and placing it on a wooden cutting board; place it in the oven @ 200 deg F for 40 min.
This will boil off the water and the circuits should start to work properly again.
I perform the aforementioned steps on ESCs and servos… Never had issue getting them to work properly.
The above steps only apply to components that are not physically burned up
You will sort it out
Cheers,
Dave
07-29-2011, 01:28 AM
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Hmmm Hmmm i like my esc,s with some bbq sauce on them .
They do give me bad gas tho. I have put esc,s in a bag of dry rice to take all the water out of them but have not tried the oven . Next time i dunk one i will give it a try dave. joe
They do give me bad gas tho. I have put esc,s in a bag of dry rice to take all the water out of them but have not tried the oven . Next time i dunk one i will give it a try dave. joe
08-13-2011, 06:46 AM
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After all the work going into the model creation I finally did the maiden today after 2 failed tries. I had to install beefier motors and it was all run off without a hitch. I can say it is complete now.
[media]http://vimeo.com/27648309[/media]
**Neons** Bob
[media]http://vimeo.com/27648309[/media]
**Neons** Bob
08-13-2011, 09:27 PM
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Nice job neons she leaped of the water and i could tell it surprized you.
lol she flew great and has no need for any more power. Now you can hit some water funflys with her now. The next time for me is labor day at a funfly around 30 miles from my home . joe
lol she flew great and has no need for any more power. Now you can hit some water funflys with her now. The next time for me is labor day at a funfly around 30 miles from my home . joe
08-14-2011, 05:52 AM
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Hi Joe,
You are right about the surprise liftoff. I set the flaps for low angle and must have tripped it for full flaps. It jumped up at a short planing on the water. After the steep climb I caught it and switched them to retract and the plane leveled off. After that is was a pretty general flight. I do not know if you caught it but most laps were flying around 1/4 throttle at a cruise. You could just about hear the engines. The very last lap I gave it full throttle and you could hear the louder roar of these motors. The plane was going pretty fast on that lap. Plenty of reserve power there.
Thanks,
**Neons** Bob
You are right about the surprise liftoff. I set the flaps for low angle and must have tripped it for full flaps. It jumped up at a short planing on the water. After the steep climb I caught it and switched them to retract and the plane leveled off. After that is was a pretty general flight. I do not know if you caught it but most laps were flying around 1/4 throttle at a cruise. You could just about hear the engines. The very last lap I gave it full throttle and you could hear the louder roar of these motors. The plane was going pretty fast on that lap. Plenty of reserve power there.
Thanks,
**Neons** Bob
08-14-2011, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by **neons**
Hi Joe,
You are right about the surprise liftoff. I set the flaps for low angle and must have tripped it for full flaps. It jumped up at a short planing on the water. After the steep climb I caught it and switched them to retract and the plane leveled off. After that is was a pretty general flight. I do not know if you caught it but most laps were flying around 1/4 throttle at a cruise. You could just about hear the engines. The very last lap I gave it full throttle and you could hear the louder roar of these motors. The plane was going pretty fast on that lap. Plenty of reserve power there.
Thanks,
**Neons** Bob
You are right about the surprise liftoff. I set the flaps for low angle and must have tripped it for full flaps. It jumped up at a short planing on the water. After the steep climb I caught it and switched them to retract and the plane leveled off. After that is was a pretty general flight. I do not know if you caught it but most laps were flying around 1/4 throttle at a cruise. You could just about hear the engines. The very last lap I gave it full throttle and you could hear the louder roar of these motors. The plane was going pretty fast on that lap. Plenty of reserve power there.
Thanks,
**Neons** Bob
I was watching this at my computer so i know how you felt there . Some real nice flying to get her tamed down and leveled out neons i tip my hat to you . I seen your speed flyby it goes fast when you opened her up . Great exsiting maiden neons ,made my day. joe
11-26-2011, 07:03 AM
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I posted a series of still pictures here from the flight
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showp...&postcount=207
Here is a short compiled video from 2 flights I did at the 3rd Annual John Nicolaci FloatFly on October 22, 2011. I built Emily for this event last April -June. It was a hit at the Event. There is also a 3 part video of the Floatfly I put together in YouTube here..
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7btZwDpwbPE[/media]
i think you all may enjoy the flight.
**Neons** Bob
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showp...&postcount=207
Here is a short compiled video from 2 flights I did at the 3rd Annual John Nicolaci FloatFly on October 22, 2011. I built Emily for this event last April -June. It was a hit at the Event. There is also a 3 part video of the Floatfly I put together in YouTube here..
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7btZwDpwbPE[/media]
i think you all may enjoy the flight.
**Neons** Bob
11-29-2011, 08:23 PM
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Hi Joe,
Thanks. You are right. The flying season is closing and I will be getting into the new building season. I flew last Saturday and may squeeze another day next weekend also. I have Emily getting refinished from a rash of defects and I guess it is done for this year. I have a magazine that is interested in doing a feature article on her also. They find the way I built it unique. I will not say which it is yet, but it is a very popular electric plane mag. It is only in the early stages of getting the material together to publish it.
**Neons** Bob
Thanks. You are right. The flying season is closing and I will be getting into the new building season. I flew last Saturday and may squeeze another day next weekend also. I have Emily getting refinished from a rash of defects and I guess it is done for this year. I have a magazine that is interested in doing a feature article on her also. They find the way I built it unique. I will not say which it is yet, but it is a very popular electric plane mag. It is only in the early stages of getting the material together to publish it.
**Neons** Bob
11-29-2011, 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by **neons**
Hi Joe,
Thanks. You are right. The flying season is closing and I will be getting into the new building season. I flew last Saturday and may squeeze another day next weekend also. I have Emily getting refinished from a rash of defects and I guess it is done for this year. I have a magazine that is interested in doing a feature article on her also. They find the way I built it unique. I will not say which it is yet, but it is a very popular electric plane mag. It is only in the early stages of getting the material together to publish it.
**Neons** Bob
Thanks. You are right. The flying season is closing and I will be getting into the new building season. I flew last Saturday and may squeeze another day next weekend also. I have Emily getting refinished from a rash of defects and I guess it is done for this year. I have a magazine that is interested in doing a feature article on her also. They find the way I built it unique. I will not say which it is yet, but it is a very popular electric plane mag. It is only in the early stages of getting the material together to publish it.
**Neons** Bob
joe
09-13-2013, 04:27 PM
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Martin Mars XPB2M- Built 2012 and Flown Sept.7, 2013
Finally got the plane up this year. Flew like a puppy.
The Video
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzsvpnvnwNQ&feature=share&list=UUh_7yTWpj9 wKnr1vNKSmRqQ[/media]
Martin XPB2M-1 Mars 1943- Scratchbuild
Last year 4- 2011 I scratchbuilt the Kawanishi H8K2 Japanese "Emily". It was a 3 month project with plenty of interest. (http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1417974)
Last year, 2-2012, I started the new build of the early version of the Martin Mars that had the twin rudder. I based the model on Ivan Pettigrews plans, along with researched photos, and drawings.
My Build Log -More pics page#21
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1597636
Plans Contact
You can contact Ivan by emailing him. Here is his email address:
[email protected]
Scale 1/20
Wingspan: 120 Inches
Length: 72 Inches
AUW: 16 pounds. as I estimate.
Wing Area: 1515 sq. in.
Wing Loading: 15.7 oz/sq. ft.
Airfoil: Eppler 197 with NACA with washout built in on outboard wing sections.
Power: Hex DT-750 brushless. MAS 10x7 with opposite rotations Nanotech 4s 5000Mah 14.8v Lipolys
The Video
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzsvpnvnwNQ&feature=share&list=UUh_7yTWpj9 wKnr1vNKSmRqQ[/media]
Martin XPB2M-1 Mars 1943- Scratchbuild
Last year 4- 2011 I scratchbuilt the Kawanishi H8K2 Japanese "Emily". It was a 3 month project with plenty of interest. (http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1417974)
Last year, 2-2012, I started the new build of the early version of the Martin Mars that had the twin rudder. I based the model on Ivan Pettigrews plans, along with researched photos, and drawings.
My Build Log -More pics page#21
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1597636
Plans Contact
You can contact Ivan by emailing him. Here is his email address:
[email protected]
Scale 1/20
Wingspan: 120 Inches
Length: 72 Inches
AUW: 16 pounds. as I estimate.
Wing Area: 1515 sq. in.
Wing Loading: 15.7 oz/sq. ft.
Airfoil: Eppler 197 with NACA with washout built in on outboard wing sections.
Power: Hex DT-750 brushless. MAS 10x7 with opposite rotations Nanotech 4s 5000Mah 14.8v Lipolys
09-13-2013, 06:51 PM
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That is one Plane Build to be Very Proud of 
Now, I dont know which one is Cuter, the Plane or the Builder, Hmmmmmm your going to have to give me a few days on that one 
But I am Kind Of Leaning Towards the Plane LOL, Take care and have fun, Chellie
Now, I dont know which one is Cuter, the Plane or the Builder, Hmmmmmm your going to have to give me a few days on that one But I am Kind Of Leaning Towards the Plane LOL, Take care and have fun, Chellie
09-13-2013, 08:29 PM
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Thank you Xmech and Chellie.
I guess you both like beautiful things in life. But Chellie is my Watt Flyer sweetheart. I am to old to run away from home chasing the Amelia E. of the threads. A pioneer model aircraft pilot in her own right. Just do not fly far on an adventure. Chellie you are such a teaser that makes our hearts fly away........
Cheers,
**Neons** Bob
I guess you both like beautiful things in life. But Chellie is my Watt Flyer sweetheart. I am to old to run away from home chasing the Amelia E. of the threads. A pioneer model aircraft pilot in her own right. Just do not fly far on an adventure. Chellie you are such a teaser that makes our hearts fly away........
Cheers,
**Neons** Bob
09-14-2013, 12:21 AM
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Thank You Paul
Our water event is over now but we may get a day here or there to do some flying at Mary's Pond. Those just pop up though. I am entertaining a visit to Charles River Float meet Sept. 27 in Wayland, MA. Nothing in written in stone though. I am trying to get a video put together now from the 5th Annual Nicolaci Float Fly if I receive them sometime.
**Neons** Bob
Our water event is over now but we may get a day here or there to do some flying at Mary's Pond. Those just pop up though. I am entertaining a visit to Charles River Float meet Sept. 27 in Wayland, MA. Nothing in written in stone though. I am trying to get a video put together now from the 5th Annual Nicolaci Float Fly if I receive them sometime.
**Neons** Bob
09-14-2013, 12:38 AM
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OK Paul,
I have to research more to find out exactly what they have scheduled, procedures, and directions. I also need to make sure I have no conflicts at home with family events. If I do go I will PM you also.
Thanks
**Neons**Bob
I have to research more to find out exactly what they have scheduled, procedures, and directions. I also need to make sure I have no conflicts at home with family events. If I do go I will PM you also.
Thanks
**Neons**Bob
09-14-2013, 02:20 AM
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Originally Posted by pd1
Bob, If you go to the Wayland meet on Sept., 27, please send me a PM.
I would try to go to see your flying boats.
Paul
I would try to go to see your flying boats.
Paul
Paul I was thinking the same thing I saw that one coming up. Neon put me on the pm list that is awesome looking build. I would love to see it in person.
