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Johnnycrash

CFM. RPM is just how fast it spins. CFM is how much air it moves. And air movement is what you need to vent. Revolutions Per Minute don't mean squat if it ain't moving the Cubic Feet per Minute.

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EVApodman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 22, 2017 3:27 pm In aviation a blue lens on the navigation light looks green at a distance.

Yeah, in the off position, the lens looks more blue. But when on, it's green light coming out.

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Forgot to mention that yes, they only activate during take off and landing, or when NOT in combat. During combat, they are turned off, and they use a different light system. Ever see those long, lime yellow/green strips?? Those are lights. https://qph.ec.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-3d62680426df5afeb3bc7c...

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Steady red on forward port (left) wing tip, steady green on forward starboard (right) wing tip, and steady white on rear, strobe red on top (fuselage or more common, top of tail), strobe red under nose, and sometimes strobe white rear port wing tip and strobe rear starboard wing tip.

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Sounds good to me.

Hey! Ho! Lets go! $\:D/$

Any pics of the changes/progress you made on No. 1 ship??

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Still available, if you know where to look.

Third item from the bottom.

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Should I use a thicker cement that I can spread evenly, or something else? Thin cement/glue is better overall. Without seeing the part, it's hard to tell. It might be keeping it a secret, that's fine. If you could show a pic, might be able to tell you more. Sometimes, with slight extra pressure, fl...

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Thanks guys. The blinky LED seems to be the choice. Now I need to find an itty-bitty switch to go with it.

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He all,

Looking for the simplest design to run 1 LED and have it blink, powered by a button battery, with an on/off switch.

And I have a VERY tight space for all the parts: 3/8" x 3/8" x 1" with the LED at the top, and switch at the bottom.

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Depends. To disassemble a model... razor saw, and/or force. Unstick from the bench, or skin, nail polish remover. The polish remover WILL melt plastic. So...

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While they only have 020 PETG Clear listed, it will thin on the draw. :D PETG Vivak - Sheet & Film For thinner stuff, 010 and 015, best I have found is on Amazon.com - But it's polycarbonate (which is good for thermal forming too). Polycarbonate Sheet - Clear Gloss - 24x48x.010 Polycarbonate She...

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KLINGON CAV wrote:I noticed all the new ones were blow molded.
I wanted the styrene.

Why wouldn't they be styrene?? Blow molding is a process, not a material.

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1138thx wrote:Define "Plate". You mean something you eat on or something that covers a boiler?

Scotaidh wrote:Challenge Rules (amended)

9) For the purposes of this Challenge, “plate” means something on which one might serve food.

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Scotaidh wrote:9) For the purposes of this Challenge, “plate” means something on which one might serve food.

Ummm...

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Rogviler wrote:... I've vowed to remain on my toes.

We add an e or u just cause, we remove an e here and there, and just for fun, throw in a zed or three.

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Rogviler wrote:Is "pippet" another Canadian thing? Is it pronounced "pip it"? Just curious.

Pipe-et. Meaning little pipe.

Sorry Mr. Thomas E. Johnson, I gave you Amazon.com, instead of .ca. Looks like you will need to order from the USA anyways, so...

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Pippets

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stargazer wrote:...standard ceramic dinner plate... Or plastic picnic one

Yes. As long as it's a plate, you can play.

Scotaidh wrote:... – whatever you wish is OK, with the exception of animal products[/color]

So, no leather, feathers, natural glues...

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Yes?? Can I help you?? Hey Blap! Any update on the one you were going to finish?? As for the other one... If it hasn't been sent out already, put my address on it, and send it if there is no Canada Post lock-out. (I could have sworn I sent a similar email out WAY long time ago about this - Oh well)

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flyfort17 wrote:Will it get hot enough to melt the plastic hull?

No.

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abledog wrote:My main concern is that the sheet plastic I'm using is a bit on the thin side. How thin do you think I can get away with, so that the resin isn't too brittle?

Many factors: Size, configuration, geometry, parts assembly needs...

Smaller parts can be thinner, and larger parts should be thicker.

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You can save a lot of time and masking if you use aluminum muffler tape for the inside. It's opaque, and gives you the reflective interior to max the light. It comes in many sizes, and is self-adhesive.

Muffler Tape

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As with resin... Warm water. And then press them between a couple of flat heavy objects. If that's not enough, use even warmer water (as in hot, just don't use your fingers to fish them out).

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MillenniumFalsehood wrote:This isn't too big of a deal, honestly.

Thanks. That is pretty easy. I may put an eye out yet.

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TazMan2000 wrote:That automotive etching primer...do you have a brand name that works for you?

It's just called "Primer" from Canadian Tire. It's oxide red. I think it might also come in grey (used to). But I find that the grey doesn't cover very well.

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Answer The First: Just about ANY primer will work fine. It's more about preparing the resin surface for paint. Wash the resin parts in warm water and a mild soap (dish), as this will remove the silicone oils, along with any mold release used.. Then spray with your favourite primer. *I* personally pr...

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Very true. But... Cool yes, but that's a little complicated than I need. I am looking at being able to resize the circle to precise (enough) dims by moving them out/inward together ( like this or something ), and spinning at probably no more than 10rpm or so. I'll have to get a few of the diodes and...

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Thanks Ant. I thought I may have had to quite this entire forum when no one answered me instantly. :D So, I ONLY need a power source, and I should be good?? And you suggest the button batteries. Perfect if so. For the Circle Maker, the laser head or whatever it's called needs to spin. Hard to do wit...

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