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Offline john vlna

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George's new zero and handle
« on: May 25, 2014, 06:58:51 PM »
My friend George Marenka recently built a 15 profile Zero with servo control. The handle is very neat so I thought I would share some pictures. The handle has been pull tested at 50 lbs. The radio is the HobbyKing 3channel car, cost only $23.
The installation in the plane is very neat and works great.
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Offline eric david conley

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Re: George's new zero and handle
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2014, 09:14:59 AM »
This has to be one of the nicest convertions  that I have seen. Very nice job and I don't see why it wouldn't stand one of the heavier pull test in carrier which can be up to 100 pounds. Super job on the plane also, very neat installation. Eric
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Re: George's new zero and handle
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2014, 07:47:44 PM »
Eric
I agree with you, I plan to make a copy and see what it will stand, but basically it is constructed almost like my handle which has been test pull at 100 lbs.
John
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Re: George's new zero and handle
« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2014, 10:12:59 PM »

 That is really cool, and very nicely done. It would be a nice mod to offer for sale. y1
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Re: George's new zero and handle
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2014, 09:56:42 AM »
There already is a supplier for a complete set-up. Try <www.rsaxton.com> Ralph Saxton is really promoting his units for Profile Carrier. Here's my unit, and I love it!
Joe
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Re: George's new zero and handle
« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2014, 10:00:12 AM »
Hey John, I like this set up with the full D shape metal.  My problem and it may be a problem is the pull test on the plastic if it will hold up to the Scale Class carriers.   You know I build heavy and pull usually about 80 plus pounds on my scale ships.   I may go look at this again after Brodaks.
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Re: George's new zero and handle
« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2014, 07:00:38 PM »
It is not shown, but the other side of the handle contains ply re-enforcement which should handle heavy loads.
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Offline Douglas Ames

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Re: George's new zero and handle
« Reply #7 on: June 03, 2014, 03:49:21 PM »
That handle looks excellent and should handle any line pull test. That's a good standard to go by!
I wouldn't trust plastic for a stressed anchor.
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