RE: Resurrecting a Duellist 2/40
Unfortunately no, Since the Snow left It's been building fences, getting active with the Horses and finishing started projects around the house. Probably next fall if everything works out well. [quote]ORIGINAL: NoOneFlysAtMyClub Any progress? [/quote]
Posted on: 5/16/2013 4:40 PM by Author "DESERT RATT" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: Official RC10GT Thread
Thanks. I'll keep this one instead of the HPI rush. [quote]ORIGINAL: dzydvl Yes part are available I find most everything on eBay, my LHS has some stuff but there is tons of stuff on eBay. [/quote]
Posted on: 5/15/2013 12:19 PM by Author "DESERT RATT" in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
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RE: What is your age?
You need to add about 11 years to the highest number you have there... I have an old Tamiya King Cab, (I need parts for) A HPI Rush, and a Kyosho Nitro pro ST. I'm looking for an Electric Buggy to add to the toy room. Ratt
Posted on: 5/15/2013 10:35 AM by Author "DESERT RATT" in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
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RE: Official RC10GT Thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: DESERT RATT Hey guys, It's been a long time since I had my rc-10 running. It;s an older one, not sure of the model it's been to long. When I was running this one it was top of the line equiped. Best available steering, shocks, Graphite flat chassis, Heavy duty... like a buggy. I only want to bomb it around the property, no racing. Thanks for your help. Ratt [/quote]
Posted on: 5/15/2013 10:25 AM by Author "DESERT RATT" in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
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RE: Official RC10GT Thread
it around the property, no racing. Thanks for your help. Ratt
Posted on: 5/15/2013 10:14 AM by Author "DESERT RATT" in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
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RE: seamaster plane questions
I have the original Ace R/C Seamaster 40. It does not in the booklet tell where to set CG. It gives beginning Aileron, Rudder and horizontal stab settings, But no CG? I have had this airplane since the first ones were introduced and I still need to finish the build. lol
Posted on: 9/4/2012 9:24 PM by Author "DESERT RATT" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: I'm not allowed to fly for 2 days
Haven't you heard, He banned them and is using the money for his campaign...
Posted on: 7/6/2012 11:25 AM by Author "DESERT RATT" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: JCP commercial should be pulled
I agree!
Posted on: 7/6/2012 11:11 AM by Author "DESERT RATT" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Talking on Smartphones? Sure, in the UK, Not so Much in US
I think my Smart phone is great and it sucks. I like information! We (whoever we may be) will be talking about something and I grab my phone to hit the net and read a little more on the subject. I'm a real Poker fanatic, I play live Poker just about anytime I get a chance, I have Poker on my phone, It's not for money but it helps keep my game sharp and it's something to do when I have to wait for whatever. It's about the only game I play on it. I can keep in touch with my family and friends easier. We don't have a Home phone why pay three phone bills. It's easier to keep in touch with my Grandson's. With Cody going to college and in his own first house with his Girl along with holding down a full time job we don't get much of a chance to sit down and enjoy each others company so we get in little conversations through text as much as we can. I keep all of my "to do list" "To buy list" "reminders" all kinds of info. on my cell. (Nothing Financial like credit card numbers etc.) I would never be without a Cell, I've had them since the days of the Bag phone. Now the"Sucks" part. I have been retired for going on three years, My wife still has 6 or 7 months to go and when she's at work she calls me all the time (we own our own business). She text's me continuously. I'll be in the middle of a project and my phone rings (or buzzes) and if I don't answer she'll do it again, or I may be out fishing and this damned thing rings. Sometimes I just have to tell her "Honey I love you but leave me the F*** alone" Technology is a very wonderful thing but Sometimes????
Posted on: 7/5/2012 10:18 AM by Author "DESERT RATT" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Horizon and Phoenix
I bought the Phoenix a few weeks ago, after a week it quit working as yours did, I found it was the small adaptor cord, I called Horizon and they replaced it free.
Posted on: 7/4/2012 2:56 PM by Author "DESERT RATT" in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
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RE: Big jump in kit prices at Tower
What a great way to get it done. This is one of those things that when I read I hit myself in the back of the head and say "Why didn't I think of that." I just bought a Tile saw and table to 4X1/2 it does cut the balsa very good and smooth, but I didn't think of 2X4 pieces and totally cut my own [quote]ORIGINAL: Gray Beard I will go over to the wood shop today and take a few photos of the recut saw, OOPS!!! The 4th, it is probably closed? I buy blanks of balsa in 2X4Xas long as I can get it then go to my wood working club. A recut saw is just a BIG band saw but it is set up very accurate so I can make very thin cuts. For 1/16 I just rip it a bit over size then take it to the small over head micro sander and run it through until I get the exact size I want. I'm really lucky to have a wood shop with all the tools required. We have two of the best table saws I have ever used. I buy 3/4 X 2X as long as I want of Poplar and rip all my hard wood stringers. I can't locate any bass wood or I would use that. Anyway, I will try to get some shop photos for you this week. I used to buy my wood from Lone Star, I have been using National Balsa the last year and I'm very happy with there wood. I need to place an order for more balsa 2X4s or what ever I can get for my own ripping. Doing it myself also requires less storage room and blocks don't warp like sheets. [/quote]
Posted on: 7/4/2012 2:42 PM by Author "DESERT RATT" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Word of Warning about Hard Drives
Yes look for encryption but also look for a "S" at the end of the Http in the web address that means they have a secure site, but still some one has to read you card account numbers. [quote]ORIGINAL: sjpateys fair comment, but when you order online do you not always check that the site is using encryption for your card info. I'm no expert but I thought that prevented most fraud [/quote]
Posted on: 7/4/2012 2:23 PM by Author "DESERT RATT" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Word of Warning about Hard Drives
People do not believe just how much and how fast your information can be taken from you. You guys that are in the Military know just how much information that is kept about you on that tiny little chip on your Military ID. And with the DATA readers that are out there now your Credit Card information can be read (STOLEN) while in line at Wally World by the guy in the next isle. I have ID alert and in the last two years I have received two messages saying that my card had been tried to buy different things from two seperate places in the U.S. I had to get 2 new cards. My Daughter and her Husband had their Identity stolen and when followed back it was a credit card purchase that they never made. Now Think of this>> You order something online and you are at the mercy of the sales agent that takes your information! One way they try is: they will make a very small purchase usually well under $10.00 Most people never notice that that amount of money is missing from their account and then the thief will use it to make a much larger purchase. What does thi9s have to do with a computer hard drive? How many of you keep or have kept credit card information or any Financial information on you computer! Smart phones have gps on them, WHY? In the End. Technology is really not a good thing But it's conveient.
Posted on: 7/3/2012 2:53 PM by Author "DESERT RATT" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Do any of you wrench inside
By the way, those old wheels are terrible! You better send them my way.. :) I have 18" tires and wheels in my shed for the Mustang but they are Modern wheels, I'm thinking of going back old school and those are what I'm looking at. [quote]ORIGINAL: phmaximus can u do my car next.... In desprate need of some TLC [image]http://media6.dropshots.com/photos/201276/20091021/211134.jpg[/image] [/quote]
Posted on: 7/2/2012 11:07 AM by Author "DESERT RATT" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Do any of you wrench inside
Ya just have to keep a Lady that loves what you do as your Wife apparently does. I've kept mine for 42 year this month. (High School sweethearts) Whn I was in my 20's I rebuilt a Motorcycle in our front room, I'd never get by with it today. lol [quote]ORIGINAL: themilobox I think the pictures show where mine is.. lol Right on my kitchen counter and the wife works right along side me as well and I dont mean cooking hahahaha and it looks like this 75% of the time. ;) Today more so than in the last couple weeks. I realy beat some stuff up today at the track... [/quote]
Posted on: 7/2/2012 11:02 AM by Author "DESERT RATT" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Do any of you wrench inside
The colors actually look good when done in the right Hue. Nice vision you have for it. Ford Fairlane? Didn't know there were different looks of the same car in different countries. I understand purple is not a color everyone likes, this is a Photoshop I did for a friend (I'm not very good using Photoshop) the guy liked it and we painted it. We did it in silver instaed of cream. [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v396/BGBYTOY/silveroverpurple.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 7/2/2012 10:53 AM by Author "DESERT RATT" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Blairdan51 is a
Not to rub salt into your injury but If they don't take Paypal, I don't buy! At least you have protection then.
Posted on: 7/1/2012 2:11 PM by Author "DESERT RATT" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Do any of you wrench inside
[quote]ORIGINAL: phmaximus can u do my car next.... In desprate need of some TLC] [/quote] Nice beginning! Hmm, Remove the door handles, remove the long side chrome body protector, get rid of the Vinyl top. Put a two tone paint job, Maybe a purple over Cream with tribal flames running down the side seperating the two tones. Drop the suspension 1-1/2 to 2 inches all around. Get some 17 inch rims with low profile tires. What make is that? It resembles a Mercury from the 60's. Cool Car.
Posted on: 6/30/2012 11:21 AM by Author "DESERT RATT" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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King Cab?
I still have my first stadium truck. it's the King Cab. I could really use a new Tub. I had a battery burn and twisted my tub out of shape and there's a couple of breaks in it. Anyone have anything? stock or not.
Posted on: 6/29/2012 11:14 PM by Author "DESERT RATT" in the forum "RC Classic Cars & Trucks"
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RE: Do any of you wrench inside
[quote]ORIGINAL: oliveDrab Is that a rust-free bondo-less 'Stang?!? I want to drive a Bullitt Mustang at high speed through the streets of San Francisco before I kick the bucket. (Remember the movie?!?) [/quote] It's from here in Nevada so it's pretty rust free, There's only one bad spot on the drivers floor pan that I had to replace. As far as no bondo? I really wish I could say no but there's not much and it's just a 1/8" skim. I have the ground effects package (Fiberglass hood, wheel flares, side air scoops, front Facia and below the rockers) that will be all blended in so that will mean a little more filler to do that, it will be done in Fiberglass filler and Kitty cat hair. I have all the high performance suspension with road race shocks, with 18" tires all around lowered 1-1/2 inch in the front and 2-3" in the rear. Here's the trunk deck ready for primer and paint., I did away with the key and going with a remote cable opener from the interior and Maybe? a remote radio control key change opener. everything has been Sand blasted ready for work. The trunk deck is indicative of the rest of the car. Gotta remember it's a 47 year old piece of metal. lol [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v396/BGBYTOY/fulltrunkdeck.jpg[/IMG] Bullit is one of my all time favorites in Car chase movies, I really like "Thunder Road" with Robert Mitchum, along with Ronin and the French connection. this only names a few of the greats. Long live fast Cars, Fast food and Fast Women! lol Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body But rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, “Wow what a ride�
Posted on: 6/29/2012 10:48 PM by Author "DESERT RATT" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Do any of you wrench inside
[quote]ORIGINAL: quiltsfly JohnP2, I feel for you, I live in the valley of the sun, Phoenix area. I too have the garage for my hanger, the heat really plays heck with the covering. I did insulate my garage door last weekend and got a room air conditioner that covers about 13000 sq ft (LG at home depot). I have not used it yet as I need an electrical oulet for it, and as soon as that is installed I hope to cool the garage to about 82 degrees, beats the 110-125 it is now. Good luck with the heat and keep them in the air. Barry [/quote] This is my Garage, I build/rebuild cars during the winter months. This is my 1970 Chevy C-10 short wide box. It's been a long journey to where it is now. This will be Cody's when he hits 24 or 25. It sits on Bags, all chrome except grille has been removed, Engine is a built 350 CID (that's the air cleaner for the tunnel ram manifold sticking through the hood) All Custom Gauges , Tailgate is welded shut. I could go on and on. It's been a 20 year project just tinkering here and there on it. I take it out for a sunday drive every once in a while. Here's the Heartbeat. [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v396/BGBYTOY/tunnelrammed-1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v396/BGBYTOY/Chevyapril07.jpg[/IMG] This is a 65 Mustang I'm rebuilding from the ground up. It is totally torn down now there is no suspension, wiring, steering, interior etc. Nothing but a bare tub. [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v396/BGBYTOY/65%20Mustang/Picture238.jpg[/IMG] My hobby room. Both my hobby room and garage are heated and the hobby room is Air conditioned for comfort. [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v396/BGBYTOY/RCToys/hobbyroom.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 6/29/2012 4:11 PM by Author "DESERT RATT" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: X-acto knife sharpening
I don't do anything Bob, I probably wouldn't be there but The driver can grab my bottle of Hardened Epoxy with #11's inside it and throw it at the culprit who caused the crash. ;)
Posted on: 6/29/2012 9:05 AM by Author "DESERT RATT" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: X-acto knife sharpening
[quote]ORIGINAL: retransit [b]''I am always afraid someone will be cut with the discarded blade.''[/b] Get a plastic pill bottle and cut a thin slot in the top. Discard your blades in that and when it's full, tape over the slot and place the pill bottle in the trash. Bob [/quote] I do that But I take it one step further, I fill the bolltle with Epoxy. I'm just afraid the bottle may open and get someone with one of the blades.
Posted on: 6/29/2012 12:43 AM by Author "DESERT RATT" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Flight line Wagon
[size=3][color=#0000FF]One heck of a Craftsman, you're pride shows in your work! I'd clear coat that Gorgeous bench.[/[/color]size] Now for Field (or Fun) mode. I couldn't find 12" full extension drawer slides. So I used some old drawer slides I had sitting around. I would really like full extension though. Front panel opens to reveal main power shutoff / charger / wagon battery meter / power panel / fuel plugs will be setup to the left of the meter. The side tray flips up to reveal the field charger. Again I need to come up with a way of securing the trays in their respective slots. One slot will be outfitted with the car stereo. Speakers will be installed after the paint job. The rear of the wagon has a slideout that will help accomadate long taildraggers. It is recessed hopefully keeping the tailwheel from sliding off the sides. Also note that the deck has a groove routed around the edge. I hope this will help stop runaway screws and small parts. Closer veiw of the flip up tray. A convenient cover for the field charger when in transport. The airframe restraints have the 3/4" flanges mounted to the underside of the deck. The 19" sections of Alum tube thread easily in place. Later I will place foam around the tubing. Drawers for plenty of storage, and the "dogbox" for fuel and battery location. I decided to keep the shape of a traditional field box here for the hatch. Closeup of the flip out power panel, you can see the magnet on the flipout and the respective flat head screw on the wagon. This works really well keeping the panel shut.
Posted on: 6/28/2012 2:24 PM by Author "DESERT RATT" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: X-acto knife sharpening
I agree on sharpening the blade. I can use that $15.50 for a half gallon of fuel. Cheap? if that's what you want to call it, then I'm cheap in your thoughts.. In my thoughts I'm utilizing the rest of the steel I paid the money for in the first place (as posted above.) I put a longer taper on the steel to the tip of the blade. Any one that's hunted or uses blades knows this makes the blade sharper for use but at the same time it allows the blade to get duller faster, you just have to be more careful cutting and don't cut on glass or any hard object that will dull the blade faster. I hand hone the steel on various grades of dry stones then run a smooth "sharpening steel" over them every once in a while to hone the edge back to sharp. For you guys that use a buffing pad, Try a very hard pad (Lap) with White or Green Polishing compound. to finish the steel with. (Ultra smooth Rouge) How many of you watch TV? You can sit on the couch or your favorite chair while while watching the Boob Tube and honing a blade. I remember seeing somewhere a small commercial X-acto blade sharpener, Thought about it a few times. I'm not a Chef, Butcher or Metallurgist. I just like a very sharp blade to work with. My hunting and carrying Knives (I carry 3 if you count my Gerber multi took) will shave my arm also. Never go anywhere without a Knife?
Posted on: 6/28/2012 2:09 PM by Author "DESERT RATT" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Transporting in a pickup
These are made out of pvc 40 gauge pipe. The wing and fuse. is rubber banded down the the holder and sand bags or straps to hold it to the bed floor. Work well for me using them for a few years and each one is built for the particular plane. very cheap to build and only thing needed is the pipe and connections along with the primer and glue. I have transmitter stands and plane stands for the shop to hold them while doing work on them. [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v396/BGBYTOY/RCToys/240inside_flying_trailer-med.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 6/27/2012 2:25 PM by Author "DESERT RATT" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: My attempts...
My Italian sucks, haven't used it in many years. Dove stai andando con tutto questo? Ha molto a che fare con radiocomando. Strano? Assolutamente.
Posted on: 6/26/2012 10:31 AM by Author "DESERT RATT" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: Tower Hobbies Uproar 40 build
This is Crazy! I lived in Pahrump 21 years before moving North. Lived in Vegas for only a year, Too busy for me and traffic was Driving me Crazy!! I remember Henderson was just a road side stop.. lol
Posted on: 6/23/2012 4:12 PM by Author "DESERT RATT" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Tower Hobbies Uproar 40 build
LOL, It's a small world.. I've been here since 2001. Moved here from Pahrump the other side of Vegas. [quote]ORIGINAL: Gray Beard [quote]ORIGINAL: DESERT RATT What do you roar guys think of the uproar as a twin? I have the kit and two 30 4 strokes in my cabinet. [/quote] Topaz, we used to drive over the hill for breakfast then drive to Topaz just to drop a 20 in a machine.[:D
Posted on: 6/22/2012 7:31 PM by Author "DESERT RATT" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: battery charging question?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Goldenduff Perhaps the peak detection sensitivity of the charger? Try increasing it? [/quote] All but the Imax have preset peak. [quote] The rating is based on .9 final volts per cell and you are probably not going under 1volt per cell(good). That could be it. Also...they lie![/quote] Yes 1.0 volt, I was wondering about the lie part. They are coming in at about 1800mah The last one came in at 1943mah @ 7:53hr.
Posted on: 6/22/2012 2:05 PM by Author "DESERT RATT" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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