RE: Getting back into RC. Electric ARF recommendations?
[quote]ORIGINAL: scale only 4 me So you busted the budget big time,, guess you're liking flying again [;)] [/quote] Hehe... yeah, you [i]might [/i]say that :) Although, the $750-$1000 was just the budget "at that moment in time" to get me up and "flying" again. I figured I'd go berserk once I got hooked again real good ...and yeah, I kinda did :D
Posted on: 8/11/2012 6:51 AM by Author "C_Watkins" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Getting back into RC. Electric ARF recommendations?
Zippi, I never did come back and thank you for getting 'Extreme Flight' on my radar. I was having connection issues with RCU at the time, and more or less stopped reading. I ended up knocking the rust off with a Parkzone T28, then some 'other brand' planes, but ended with with Extreme Flight in the end. Heck, a whole fleet of them, these days. LOL! I either have... or have had: 48" Extra EXP (x2) 48" Edge EXP 48" Laser Chinn Yak ARF 78" Extra 300 88" Edge 91" Yak (proto that was flown on DA60. I have it electrified now) Love them all! Right now, I'm salvating for the green and black 60" MXS. Maybe sometime soon. But yeah, EF and crew are great, and 'just up the road' from me which is awesome. Anyhow... I just remembered this post, and wanted to come back and say thanks :D
Posted on: 8/10/2012 7:20 PM by Author "C_Watkins" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11188852

RE: Lost in the woods
Wow... that was a long time ago, KingWrench. I'm thinking you may not find this one :(
Posted on: 8/10/2012 6:37 PM by Author "C_Watkins" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11188816

RE: Getting back into RC. Electric ARF recommendations?
[quote]ORIGINAL: FallDownGoBoom Take a look at the new 3DHobbyshop 47'' Osiris. Pattern type flyer, from a good outfit. Wingspan is right, it'll be aerobatic, and should fit your budget, as long as you don't need to by a new radio. http://www.3dhobbyshop.com/47-Osiris-RED_p_15883.html [/quote] Hey, that does look pretty sweet, though it leaves me with pretty much the same situation as converting any of my nitros. I'm kindof hoping to find a combo deal that includes all the hardware, the motor, esc, servos, etc. (Or options to add them at order time) And... it's not "in" yet. What is it with these places and their stock, these days? Seems like every plane I show any interest in is either "coming soon" or "on the boat" or just hopelessly backordered ;) Hmm... there was also a Velox Revolution on that page that looks pretty sweet, as well. but it's "out of stock" too. Thanks for the idea, though. It's on the list :-)
Posted on: 7/4/2011 9:30 AM by Author "C_Watkins" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10605426

Getting back into RC. Electric ARF recommendations?
Wow. Been forever, since I've posted here, it seems. Anyhow, after a several years long break, I'm getting the RC flying bug again. Badly. I still have a bunch of older planes, radios and engines, but am wanting to go with a quick fresh start to get back into it. I'll dig into my dungeon later, and get about the business of replacing batteries and such, I suppose. Until then, I want something to [b]FLY[/b]! Anyone have any recommendations for a good electric ARF? Any good combo deals out there? Here are the parameters I'm trying to work within, though they're not set in stone: Budget: <=$750-ish, all in. Might push it to $1000 if it's just an incredible must-have deal. If I can't start E-flying for <$1k, I'll dig out my nitros. Performance: [b]Wing loading[/b]: moderate to somewhat high. No uber-floaty high-wings, but no flying bricks, either. At least modestly aerobatic. (3D not necessary, but needs to be 'snappy' No high-dihedral dogs) Wingspan: Not super critical, but something between 36" and 53" would be ideal. I don't want a parkflyer or a giant scale. Just a decent sized plane that will feel solid in a light wind, at least. [b]Flight times[/b] 4+ mins minimum. 7+ is a bonus. Style: Think Extra 300-ish. That would be ideal. However, would consider any sweet deals from Sportster-40-ish to Magic 3d-ish. [:D] Any ideas along those guidelines would be greatly appreciated :)
Posted on: 7/3/2011 9:04 PM by Author "C_Watkins" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10604799

RE: Obvious Air Leak
You'll likely have to get the same sized bearing or it won't fit properly. A sealed bearing [i]might[/i] be helpful, if you're lucky. If you do purchase a sealed bearing, you probably want to at least pull the seal off the "inside facing" side of the bearing, for lubrication.
Posted on: 12/22/2004 9:54 AM by Author "C_Watkins" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2457688

Sometimes... change really IS good!
As much crap as I give you guys about implementing changes I don't like... I have to say a [size=4][b][color=#CC0000]big[/color][/b][/size] [size=5][color=#6600FF]thank you[/color][/size]... for adding the new "last visit" time setting. Solves one of my biggest peeves. [b][i]Outstanding[/i].[/b]
Posted on: 9/29/2004 8:31 PM by Author "C_Watkins" in the forum "Forum questions or problems"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2213400

RE: Negative Reviews?
I believe most people are savvy enough to not rely on a single review. It's the ones that aren't published that could potentially be the most helpful to consumers. Having an "all positive" review mechanism in place, as seems to be the case these days, just weakens the entire concept of having a review process in the first place. ( IMHO )
Posted on: 9/22/2004 10:42 AM by Author "C_Watkins" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2193737

RE: Negative Reviews?
TTARK, Dr. Wogs... Reviewers are not the QC, QA, UA, or R&D departments for these manufacturers. When you've received an item for review, it is supposed to be representative of what they're shipping to the public. No more, no less. Your "job" is simply to offer opinions-- on building, setting up and flying-- [i]to the public[/i]... not to the manufacturer. I can understand your views, if you're asked specifically to do a "beta build" or something. If approached, and asked beforehand, to build a kit, or try an engine, and render my opinions to the manufacturer, in exchange for the finished product, then yes, I'm sure I'd do just that. If they take the input and make a better product, then I'd be happy to give it the glowing review it deserves, when the thing is completed. Everybody wins. If the product is already on the shelves, or available for mail order... and my review item sucked... that's when the gloves should come off. Glossing it over at that point is good for the manufacturer, but bad for your personal reputation, the entity you're doing the review for, whether online or other... and for RC in general. Example? Do you think a manufacturer is going to switch to name brand fuel tanks, because I tell them theirs suck, and bust after three flights? Nope. Would I want to know that, as a buyer? Yup! As hinted to earlier... I'll agree that [b]most[/b] products don't deserve a negative review, as most of the stuff that's out there is fantastic. It's just the knowledge that, if there ever [b][i]is[/i][/b] a real dog, we won't be reading about it in a review, that sets off some of our BS Alert Monitors sometimes.
Posted on: 9/21/2004 6:56 PM by Author "C_Watkins" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2192033

RE: Negative Reviews?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Gringo Volador Is there a such thing as objective priduct reviews from experienced flyers? [/quote] Unless the reviewer is unsponsored, and bought the item with their own money, I generally don't place a lot of stock in anything they have to say, beyond any actual "build" instructions and tips/tricks that they might offer. I read the reviews just to take a look at the construction, and color scheme, as applicable. I'm sure there are a few reviews out there, on private websites, that are truly objective, and not sugar-coating the truth in any way. These sites are rare, and aren't usually well-visited, else they'd soon become sponsored, and then they'd be subject to the same old "don't bite the hand that feeds you" line as the rest of them. Not saying that every review is a misrepresentation, by a long shot. I'm quite sure that a lot of the reviews really are truthful. I haven't personally had bad luck with "[b][i]everything[/i][/b]" I've purchased... so no, I don't think all positive reviews are bogus. The problem is that, on those occasions when a kit/arf really is a dog, we never know the difference, because the sponsored website/magazine/tv show/whatever will glaze it over.
Posted on: 9/21/2004 3:39 PM by Author "C_Watkins" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2191505

RE: .JPG Needed
Images.google.com is hard to beat [link=http://images.google.com/images?q=Vitruvian+Man]Vitruvian man[/link] [link=http://images.google.com/images?q=Da+Vinci+Flying+machine]Davinci's Flying Machine[/link]
Posted on: 9/18/2004 12:16 PM by Author "C_Watkins" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2183317

RE: Nobody at the Hobby Store can figure out this problem.
I know you didn't ask me... but I'll toss $.02 in anyhow :D If I had a problem that completely disappeared when replacing a component, to the point where it was no longer discernable... I'd replace that component, and be done with the issue once and for all. (In this case... the battery.) Afterwards, if you want to tinker... then you can take a look at the battery, and check all its connections: cell-to-cell, cell-to-leads and leads-to-connector. Finding nothing there, you could always test each individual cell, if you were really tenacious... saving the "good" cell(s) once you weed out the bad one(s). If you find nothing, even at the "individual cell" level, I'd simply toss the thing.
Posted on: 9/13/2004 10:14 AM by Author "C_Watkins" in the forum "E-Flight Power Sources"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2169968

RE: Unresponsive businesses
Exactly! And I'm absolutely sick and tired of seeing that lame, worn out excuse that some small operation is unresponsive because they're "at a show", "at an expo", "at a rally", at a "meet", "fly-in", "fun fly", or at whatever "fill in the blank" event they're at. You really may be out of pocket due to a legitimate event, but in my opinion... if you're going to go away and leave your business phone, email, and snail-mail unattended for an extended period of time, then you should take the time to produce an answering machine message stating so... and an email auto-responder stating the same thing. Ignore my emails for more than one day... fail to return my phonecalls, and I will most likely shop elsewhere unless nobody else in the world makes a similar widget. Your website should also specifically mention that you'll be out of touch. Like a local "country store" owner, while out of town for a wedding recently. He had the the decency to put a big posterboard on the door: "Out Of Town: Closed Until Monday!" If a small brick-and-mortar can take the time to do that... surely an internet-active storefront can spare a few keystrokes to update their website temporarily, as needed.
Posted on: 9/12/2004 9:03 AM by Author "C_Watkins" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2167102

RE: Harrier Crash near Beach
[URL="http://rcfriendly.net/Crash_3.mpa"] Try This Link... [/URL]
Posted on: 8/22/2004 5:29 PM by Author "C_Watkins" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2107872

RE: Harrier Crash near Beach
After logging in, it is pulling down the video... just very slowly. So I don't really know if it works or not, yet ;) Edit: OK... it worked, finally. I'd already downloaded this one, a long time back. I think it happened in 2002. Thanks for posting it, anyhow.
Posted on: 8/22/2004 4:06 PM by Author "C_Watkins" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2107706

RE: Harrier Crash near Beach
Nope. Same problems as you've had since the start. One time we'll get "login denied", another we'll get "Server returned extended information".
Posted on: 8/22/2004 3:50 PM by Author "C_Watkins" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2107668

RE: Harrier Crash near Beach
Thanks Todd. I knew someone would pick it up :) I tried... but he got offline, right after posting this. Off to work, I go!
Posted on: 8/20/2004 9:51 AM by Author "C_Watkins" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2102102

RE: Harrier Crash near Beach
You needing space, or instructions on how to do it?
Posted on: 8/20/2004 8:55 AM by Author "C_Watkins" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2101988

RE: DOES ANYBODY DO A SEARCH BEFORE POSTING???????
Do you know [b][i]Why[/i][/b] there's a wealth of info here on RCU? Precisely [b][i]because[/i][/b] most people don't search for things. What would you have them do? Find the first thread, and decide that there is no other useful information about the subject? Yes, it "can" be annoying, to those who have answered the same questions over and over. It's still just part of the game. It's also the very method by which message boards (and usenet groups) thrive. Make it all into a FAQ, and you may as well have a static webpage, instead of forums ;)
Posted on: 8/18/2004 10:24 PM by Author "C_Watkins" in the forum "Engine Conversions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2097930

RE: what does MAh stand 4?
MilliAmp Hours , or .001 amp hours. Typically used when speaking of smaller battery capacity. (As well as charge or current draw ratings)
Posted on: 8/16/2004 12:26 AM by Author "C_Watkins" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2088536

RE: Adding A Signature?
RCU's owner has the links disabled, in signatures. No practical way of getting around it, sorry. If you [i]did[/i] find a way to get around it... it'd be coded out, in about ten minutes, I'm guessing :D Edit: It would be nice if linking info was pulled out of the [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/pgdcode.asp]Signature Instructions[/link], since it doesn't work. I never noticed it, before.
Posted on: 8/15/2004 2:44 AM by Author "C_Watkins" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
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RE: For safety's sake........
The way I'm reading "for safety's sake", I'm thinking that my throttle servo arm has just broken, or the clevis came loose from the carb, etc... "worst case" stuff. How do you shut that bad boy down then? I like the choke servo, personally.
Posted on: 8/15/2004 2:19 AM by Author "C_Watkins" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2086182

RE: club know it all
[quote]ORIGINAL: drifter The thing that caught my eye in your post and that has not been addressed is this statement, " the club guru lives by the field saw my plane and drives over. .... He tells me how many radios he has and how close to a road i am " If he is that close to your flying area and unknowingly turns on a radio on your channel, what then?? Maybe that was his concern, and not some other ulterior motive. What would you do if someone were flying RC close to where you store and occasionally turn on radios for set up, etc.? Would you tell them of the possible danger? [/quote] I wondered about that part, too. The guy has just as much right to setup his airplanes in his home as the other guy does to fly. Hopefully, now that he's aware of a local flyer, he'll refrain while the flyer is out flying... or go to using a DSC cord or at least do his setup with the antenna down, or something. Who knows. I also wondered if it wasn't a threat, but I'm hoping it wasn't, for everyone's sake. (Nice plane you've got there... be a shame if something were to... happen to it.)
Posted on: 8/13/2004 10:19 AM by Author "C_Watkins" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2081310

RE: club know it all
[quote]ORIGINAL: abufletcher But the AMA can only offer such protection if certain minimal safety guidelines can be met, namely, that flying take place in sanctioned locations under sanctioned conditions. In short, a club. [/quote] Not entirely true... namely, the part about "sanctioned locations and sanctioned conditions. In short, a club." The ama requires that you're flying by their guidelines for their insurance to cover you. Period. According to the way [i]I[/i] read the rules, they don't require a club at all... nor anything "sanctioned" by the AMA. (Unless they've changed the rules this year, or something.)
Posted on: 8/13/2004 10:16 AM by Author "C_Watkins" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2081300

RE: Photographers... Digi cam questions..
Nice kit! I've always wanted to try the photography thing... I just never managed to make the plunge. A photo-friend made me an unbelievable offer recently, on a Nikon N90S with a couple nice lenses, speedlight, grip, and bits-n-bobs... so I'll [i]finally[/i] be getting my feet wet in the photography scene :) After seeing it for the first time, I think I'll be in the same boat as you, "trying to figure stuff out", since I've never used anything but the very simple point-and-shoot cameras, myself. As for digitals, it's amazing how far those things have come... but I think I'll learn the basics with film, first. Good luck with the Rebel... and don't forget to post all your cool RC photos :D
Posted on: 8/13/2004 9:44 AM by Author "C_Watkins" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2081221

RE: Postal errors!!?
See if you're speaking of the same thing talked about [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_1636276/anchors_1636276/mpage_1/key_crash%252Coutlook/anchor/tm.htm#1636276]in this thread[/link].
Posted on: 8/13/2004 6:17 AM by Author "C_Watkins" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2080910

RE: Postal errors!!?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Gudmund Malones It goes in the famous SFA method (Searsh Find Attack), or even better: The Eagle method: Sircle over the pray (keyboard) until you find the object to attack, then strike.[/quote] I finally realized what you were saying in that part of your post. That method of typing is most often called, "hunt and peck", around here. I like your "Eagle method" description, however :D
Posted on: 8/13/2004 5:50 AM by Author "C_Watkins" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2080893

RE: Postal errors!!?
Not sure about your terminology, myself... but if you mean you lose your nice big post, you may want to consider writing all your posts and replies in notepad or something first. Either that or... every five minutes or so, select all, copy, and paste into notepad. It'll save a ton of frustration, on those rare occasions a post does get dumped before or during posting :)
Posted on: 8/12/2004 8:13 PM by Author "C_Watkins" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2079731

RE: Has anyone actually received a Trial Subscription magazine?
Happy to say that Jay Crews emailed me on the 10th, and said I'd be receiving mine soon... and that the magazine actually arrived in today's mail. Thanks Marc and crew.
Posted on: 8/12/2004 7:34 PM by Author "C_Watkins" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2079607

RE: Sad news for all twin fliers
Way to go, Robby... better late than never, as the saying goes :)
Posted on: 8/8/2004 1:29 PM by Author "C_Watkins" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2065398