NetNews Usenet Archive 1993 #1/NN_1993_1.iso/spool/rec/models/rc/5334

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From: [e-mail] (Bill Meine [Sun Denver MTS])
Newsgroups: rec.models.rc
Subject: Re: out of control
Date: 6 Jan 1993 16:27:32 GMT
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In article [e-mail], [e-mail] (Steven W Bixby) writes:
>
> On my power planes, I still mount the switch inside, but I run a wire
> to the outside to actuate the switch - this solves the problem of
> goo getting inside the switch mechanism.  On one plane, I rigged up
> a tiny spring-loaded hatch to cover the switch - best of both
> worlds.  The hinge was about 1/3 along the length of the hatch (about
> 1/2" by 1") and room was made under the 1/3 portion to be able to
> press on it to open the other side.  (Does that make sense?)  It
> was very clean and aerodynamic.  It was also a hassle to make, but
> what can ya say?  I enjoy my building efforts.
>

I also have been mounting my switches on the inside with a rod to the
outside.  The rod is bent or capped on the outside and "in" is "on"
(with the wire end as flush with the fuselage as I'm willing to make
it).  There is almost no way to accidentally pull the rod to the "off"
position while launching.  I did a couple of these installations custom
until I found that there are several standard kits to do this from
Dubro and Goldberg (I think).  Works great, hard to screw up.

-Bill Meine
[e-mail]