Posted Sat, 03/20/2010 - 00:39 by Tom
My wonderful Epson RX620 printer is in need of service because some internal parts have come to the end of their service life.
I was told that it is most likely that the sponge that absorbs the excess ink is full and the counter has reached the end of its counting.
I was told that it would be cheaper to buy a new printer than to have this one serviced. UGH!
Posted Thu, 03/18/2010 - 17:48 by Brian
Earlier today I ordered a new Canon T2i DSRL. This camera has some really great video recording modes that I am hoping will be useful for making promotional videos for the hobby.
Posted Sun, 03/14/2010 - 15:16 by Charles
Spent yesterday working on building a storage and carrying case for Missouri. It's almost ready, but I forgot to take any pictures. This case fits the boat snugly and securely, allowing me to store the boat where the cats cannot get at it, haul the boat in the open bed of my truck without worrying about the wind, and use the case as a workbench, or as a pondside seat (it is strong enough). I left the boat hull and box at my friend's workshop (where we built it) to let the lacquer dry.
Posted Sat, 03/13/2010 - 15:59 by Brian
Brett Fleming and I were brainstorming about depression earlier this week and he had a great idea - just sandwich tubing between the barrel bends and the barrel bracket. After spending a couple of days to decide if I could come up with anything better (I couldn't) I roughed one out this afternoon and fired a few rounds through it. There is good news and bad news...
Posted Sat, 03/06/2010 - 15:31 by Charles
So, I was able to get my hands on some plastic sealant (similar to tool-dip) today and re-sealed the interior and internal mount points on Missouri. This should prevent the cat from smelling residue of previous marking. Also, I'm working up a carrier/storage box similar to what Gniesenau had. That way, I can safely store the boat without worying about the cat once again getting access and "marking" the boat as his. Once this all dries, I'll resume working on the electrical refit.
Posted Sat, 03/06/2010 - 05:22 by William
Nothing done on the boat...speed controler just sitting there...Had other things to do. My computer got a virus and the software to remove it completely messed up my registery file to the point that I had to reinstall everything (tonight just installed the basics). I did upgrade to Windows 7 so it is going slower as I learn it's quirks (and turn off the anoying anti-idiot stuff built into it). It will probably be a few days of this because of work. Hopefully Sunday (finally a day off), I can get the system back the way I want it...
Posted Fri, 03/05/2010 - 00:34 by William
Ok check off the Speed controler, Fed Ex just delivered it today. It's bigger than my old one but much thinner. Of course KGV has plenty of room so that is just a side note and not a problem. Now to find the time...........
Posted Tue, 03/02/2010 - 20:56 by Brian
I took a little time to mess around with the barrel bends again. I somewhat accidentally discovered that the PVC glue bonds strong enough to press fit barrels and risers into the barrel bends. This will eliminate two of the metal parts I had planned to use. I also did some test fires through the barrel bends. Everything worked great except the guns seemed to be firing a little soft. I will probably have to wait until the weekend to investigate more.
Posted Tue, 03/02/2010 - 16:02 by Drew
I've been thinking building some sort of armored harbor for Huntington to park in when she's not needed and I think I may finally have a viable design. This involves modifying a styrofoam cooler by cutting off one end and cutting a hole in the bottom. Then I can toss this in the water upside down. Hopefully it will float and might require some balasting to make it float level since one end was cut off. Either way it would hopefully provide some protection from stray rounds damaging the club's rescue boat. I hope to go shopping for foam ice chests in the next we
Posted Tue, 03/02/2010 - 15:48 by Drew
I've noticed that many people in the club seem to be unaware of a lot of the sweet new available out there. Some of these are:
Micro: Hitec HS-65 - plastic (HB) or metal gears (MG) -- small strong and fairly quick
Mini: TS-35 (Tower Hobbies) At $20 this thing can't be beat for strength or speed. I however haven't heard any anecdotal experience about this servo.