RE: Why is anything in RC controversial?
Yes so do I, but you gotta remember they are new, you were there once to, and as pointed out above it's human nature to take the easy way out and just post a question instead of looking for it. And I don't blame this forum for everything, though by ready my posts looks like a do, I blame the RC community in general, and yes you are right, I've been in other clubs, it's like that every where. I just wish we could just show more respect one to another, and not worry about who is best who know best.
Posted on: 7/6/2012 6:58 AM by Author "Fudge" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11145144

RE: Why is anything in RC controversial?
If people attitude toward beginners doesn't change and the new generation who would rather do drug then drive RC car anyways don't pick it up, and the older generation dies off, eventually so will the industry, maybe not dies, but it will definitely shrink.
Posted on: 7/6/2012 5:50 AM by Author "Fudge" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Why is anything in RC controversial?
I think we need this thread because this is the exact reason ALOT of beginners turn away from this hobby, at least the forums. This RCU and the attitude that the Site is taking on was the reason I left the hobby. Things need to change or soon there will be no newcomers and without them the hobby will die.
Posted on: 7/6/2012 2:37 AM by Author "Fudge" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11144930

Mini Stryker
Hey guys I bought the new mini Stryker, 3rd flight out one of the servos quit about 200 feet out, and it spiraled into the ground snapping in half. it range tests perfect and everything works fine, when radio is at full power you walk about 200 feet away, and the right servo stops working (right one when looking from the back) Anyone else have this issue, and/or know what the problem is? I just bought 2 new batteries for it, and now it seems like a complete waste of money.
Posted on: 8/29/2011 2:36 PM by Author "Fudge" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10692314

RE: set up help!
thanx guys thanx to Bob O on HeliFreak, I got the answer, my elevator servo was reversed!
Posted on: 7/23/2011 8:39 PM by Author "Fudge" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10635693

RE: set up help!
[quote]ORIGINAL: drobin What kind of helicopter is it? [/quote] The heli is a Trex 450 pro, with a 3G flyabarless system, and a Ar6110e rx, the radio is a Spektrum DX8!
Posted on: 7/23/2011 7:11 PM by Author "Fudge" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10635588

RE: set up help!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Aframomum Is your swash moving at all and just not in the right directions? You may have to go back into your swash menu and reverse some of the numbers and/or reverse the directions of one or more servo's. What exactly is the swash servo's doing with each stick movement? Start with the elevator servo, then the aerilon servo, then the aux servo. Mark [/quote] The swash is moving right just not the right sticks, here is what I have: left stick, when moved up moves the swash forward, and throttle goes up, when moved down, throttle goes down, and swash moves backwards. When move left to right tail functions as it is supposed to! Right stick, left to right movement, moves the swash left to right, as it is supposed to, but up and down movement, moves thee swash up and down, changing the pitch.
Posted on: 7/23/2011 7:10 PM by Author "Fudge" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10635584

set up help!
I need help setting up my heli, I think it is all there, and hooked up right but for some reason the swash isn't moving as it should! This is the first heli I tried to set up myself, and no luck, I'm looking for someone who may help me set it up so I could do it myself next time! any helpers? I live in Fairport, NY which is in the Rochester area, and am willing to come to your place if necessary!
Posted on: 7/23/2011 11:30 AM by Author "Fudge" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10635089

RE: Prop help!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Scott Schneider 3 blades in lower pitch ratios should be fine also such as X470/3, If wanting some mildly exotic props that IMO would work well look at VooDoo 6516/3 - 7016/3 and the ABC 2614/3 chopper [/quote] Any idea what sites I can check out that deal with props, I am kinda new to this, and mostly only know about bonzi horizon, and tower that has anything. O and MHZ!
Posted on: 3/14/2011 12:50 PM by Author "Fudge" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10399408

RE: Prop help!
Ok so basically don't go over a 2 blade prop for a V hull? Now a prop like the 5 blade prop (I was really looking at it cause it looks awesome) would that work on a cat or is it mostly for dual engine setups? Also I know I cannot get rid of the prop walk, but is there a way to minimize it? When I hit full throttle, coming out of a turn the back end jumps to the side. Or is basically throttle control?
Posted on: 3/14/2011 12:17 PM by Author "Fudge" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10399339

Prop help!
Hey guys I just got a Pro-boat shockwave 55SS, and the prop on it has some dings and such, I was looking at replacement props, and was thinking maybe I should just upgrade it now, I was looking at a Prop Shop B6717/5 - Left, prop, it is .10" smaller diameter, but .28 bigger pitch, it is also a 5blade prop instead of 2 what would that do to performance? here is a link to the prop and a picture of it: http://bonzisports.com/props.html and the picture: [image]http://bonzisports.com/images/parts/prop_shop6717_5.jpg[/image] If this is a bad idea, or would decrease performance, any input would be great. O BTW in-case it make a difference so far the engine is completely stock.
Posted on: 3/14/2011 7:38 AM by Author "Fudge" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10398815

RE: Does anyone know David swantz
well I haven't check this thread out in a while, glad to hear people ar banding together again to help a fellow flier. Hope everything gets back to you.
Posted on: 1/13/2011 4:23 PM by Author "Fudge" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10261394

RE: Does anyone know David swantz
see you didn't make your claim thought paypal though, I did, and got screwed over my them (well actually the buyer made a claim through his credit card company and I got screwed by paypal) So the [b]credit card companies help[/b], not paypal.
Posted on: 1/8/2011 6:10 AM by Author "Fudge" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10247685

RE: Does anyone know David swantz
Well I gotta say you are right, I've done over 80 deals on here, and most of them good, but you don't hear about the good deals, but all the scams, get most of the publicity, which in turn give the market place a bad name!
Posted on: 1/7/2011 2:35 PM by Author "Fudge" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10246533

RE: Does anyone know David swantz
Well I agree to, I wish we as a site can try to stop these kind of people before it happens, IDK how, but it would be nice, and scumbags should pay for their crimes, not just returning the stolen property, because that's not any kind of punishment.
Posted on: 1/7/2011 11:55 AM by Author "Fudge" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10246217

RE: Does anyone know David swantz
[quote]ORIGINAL: lopflyers Oh wow, that is why paypal is good, it kinds of protect everybody in the transaction. Kind off because cons can scam you anyways if they persist enough. I was almost scam at ebay selling an i phone. When I went to the post office the postman told me not to send anything to Nigeria, they steal from everybody. RCU should be more vigilant of this so they can make this web site safer [/quote] I lost a HPI hellfire to some guy in Nigeria, this was on ebay though, I sold my truck payment came in through paypal, so I thought it was ok, I sent the truck, then payment bounced so I had sent the truck, and lost the payment, on top of that buyer made up some BS about not getting it, and paypal made me pay him $600 back on top of that, so not only did that guy get a free truck he made $600. lesson learned I guess. A few years back I bought things on ebay and rcu without thinking twice about it, never really thinking to check rating or anything, until I got screwed a few times. So if I can do anything to get one scumbag put away, that make this site safer (a little bit at least)
Posted on: 1/7/2011 10:17 AM by Author "Fudge" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10246013

RE: Does anyone know David swantz
[quote]ORIGINAL: donnyman That's what I,m saying! [/quote] They have that some some of the other forums I visit, and it seems to work pretty good, seems like less people get screwed, it may be that this is a huge site, but seems some one gets scammed every day.
Posted on: 1/7/2011 9:56 AM by Author "Fudge" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10245963

RE: Does anyone know David swantz
Personally I think we should start a Thread where every person that has ever been scammed can post names, and help prevent other getting screwed over, by these same people.
Posted on: 1/7/2011 8:36 AM by Author "Fudge" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10245774

RE: Ofna 1/8 Ultra GTP2
[quote]ORIGINAL: rc18junky the viper body will fit and there is a few bodies for the Kyosho Inferno GT that will fit. the gt2 bodies will not fit http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=Inferno+GT+body&_sacat=0&_dmpt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&_odkw=Inferno+GT&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313 [/quote] Thanx boss! That's what I thought, wanted to double check before I go out any buy a new body.
Posted on: 1/6/2011 7:12 PM by Author "Fudge" in the forum "RC Electric On-Road vehicles, race cars and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10244786

Ofna 1/8 Ultra GTP2
Hey guys I was looking at the Ofna 1/8 electric car, Ofna 1/8 Ultra GTP2, any one know if this body would fit on it? http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXNZU2&P=7 If not any one know of a body maker that makes a different body for it?
Posted on: 1/6/2011 5:51 AM by Author "Fudge" in the forum "RC Electric On-Road vehicles, race cars and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10243286

RE: Slash tire help!!
I think I'm gonna try these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140496827682&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Posted on: 1/5/2011 4:41 PM by Author "Fudge" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10242209

RE: Does anyone know David swantz
That is good to hear, I've heard many people not get their money back, I am glad this story ended on a good note!
Posted on: 1/5/2011 11:54 AM by Author "Fudge" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10241567

RE: Does anyone know David swantz
[quote]ORIGINAL: luckyy Fed ex has come with a check from Schwantz for 5200 it a cashiers check. I will deposit and make sure it goes thru. I guess with all the help fromyou guys helped. I still cant believe it. Is it really going to clear, i will let you know. I cannot say thanks enough to you guys u know who you are. I will keep you posted [/quote] That is good to hear good luck man.
Posted on: 1/5/2011 11:00 AM by Author "Fudge" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10241450

RE: Does anyone know David swantz
Well even if he gets a check today, it still may not be over this guys has a chance to cancel the check for up to 10 days after it was cashed or something like that. Basically it's still not over, unless he sends you a money order then IDK what the policy with that is. I had it happen to me, but it was only $50 so I just let it slide, to me $50 wasn't worth all this trouble. But best of luck mate, hope it works out.
Posted on: 1/5/2011 8:43 AM by Author "Fudge" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10241166

RE: Does anyone know David swantz
[quote]ORIGINAL: wahoo Trouble with America now days is that we are (as a nation) are paying way to much attention to the MINORITIES that find offense with just about anything. <span style=''color: rgb(128, 0, 0); ''><span style=''font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; ''>Just me. [/quote] I agree, and if this guy hadn't scammed people people wouldn't be making jokes about him.
Posted on: 1/5/2011 8:23 AM by Author "Fudge" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10241116

RE: Slash tire help!!
thanx for all the help guys!
Posted on: 1/5/2011 5:50 AM by Author "Fudge" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10240867

RE: Slash tire help!!
Good to know, I have no issues with my e-revo, the tires seem to be fine, at least it doesn't get all crazy at full throttle. I think the 4wd helps alot. Well thanx for all the help, I'll give it a shot!
Posted on: 1/4/2011 8:14 PM by Author "Fudge" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10240311

RE: Slash tire help!!
yes they are mostly stock, My brother has a dual engine t-maxx, with two .46's, he hasn't run it yet. Now with a 4WD slash am I gonna get ballooning issues with it also when I run 3 cells through it?
Posted on: 1/4/2011 7:24 PM by Author "Fudge" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10240197

RE: Slash tire help!!
Yup off road, mostly t-maxx's and savages one MGT 8.0 We got a 4-tec 3.3, but I realize that ones gonna take some work, if I go after him at all!
Posted on: 1/4/2011 6:54 PM by Author "Fudge" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10240116

RE: Slash tire help!!
well I'll see what I can do, but I have ordered a 4WD already, I may just let this 2WD go. It doesn't get used much anyways, accept for when we run in the school parking lot. The e-revo is so much better!!!! But where can I get 17mm conversion for the slash?
Posted on: 1/4/2011 4:07 PM by Author "Fudge" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10239708