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RE: Homemade monster servos
I don't remember sayin that mate. I spent 9 yrs as a Auto sparky.... Pwr window motors are good for fwd + rev, but don't have as much grunt as a wiper. depends on the vehicle it came from, too. Say, an ol' Telstar (mazda626) window motors had a gear drive (window regulator had a 1/4 segment gear with scissor lift) they weren't too bad Of course, I also repaired windows for a RR silver shadow (same age as a HQ Holden) man if you had your head out the window, these were like a guillotine!! older pommy cars had shunt motors (wire wound field coils) like Austin 1100's , jags, and the like. these days they're all permanent magnet field jobs. You'll have to take a look around the wreckin' yards, and see what's gonna be best. I don't remember trashin' these motors of any sort; if I did, then I apologise. My trade background in this area would't let me say they are no good mates. The job you guys are doing is great research for fellas who don't have the dough for the top notch Jap servo. The skys the limit once the schem is done...possibly end up with something stronger than the $$$ version. I have seen our German engineer friends get their jollies by saying "I created THIS machine!!" An Aussie might make the same thing (no oil painting, mind you) and just say "yeh, it works"
Posted on: 11/20/2009 8:50 PM by Author "Mudgy"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
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RE: Quarter Scale Dragster
well the pipe has the busted seam fixed up...... waiting for that to cure after this, the rest of the pipe will be smeared with the $$$$ putty, over plasterer's tape/mesh. Maybe then we'll do some more bench tests, I spoke to my LHS, my DX3 will be coming after Xmas (can't spend ANY dough right now)[:o][:o]
Posted on: 11/19/2009 4:21 AM by Author "Mudgy"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
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RE: Something crazy THE REBUILD
no worries mate I dunno how good paint would stick to the stuff, probably leave it clear or use a 7up bottle (green PET)
Posted on: 11/19/2009 4:14 AM by Author "Mudgy"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
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RE: Something crazy THE REBUILD
Mate I was thinking about rear wheel arches for your car.....2 or 3L coke bottles (PET) could do the job......I cut an orange juice bottle for my 1/10 cars and threaded the antenna wire through it shoelace style so the antenna stayed inside the car. The PET bottle is impervious to petrol, thinners, nitro, etc 2 empty bottles could save your engine and weighs bugger all
Posted on: 11/19/2009 1:34 AM by Author "Mudgy"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
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RE: Quarter Scale Dragster
mmmm a mouse trap idea was bandied around in the beginning...but all the vibration from solid mount motor plus buzzin down the road might "set it off early".......... isn't there stuff you shove up you nose for that these days?[X(]
Posted on: 11/18/2009 5:00 AM by Author "Mudgy"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
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RE: Quarter Scale Dragster
What receiver? 3 ch or more? a servo only has a short throw so thats why I thought a sail winch might work....But as you know, on RC yachts the main sail doesn't go up at a hundred miles an hour..[sm=wink_smile.gif] will you use a servo or winch to release?
Posted on: 11/18/2009 12:46 AM by Author "Mudgy"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
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RE: Quarter Scale Dragster
1/10 nitro belt tensioner + Hi tec sail winch + a golf umbrella... All other stuff is hand made mate have a look at the you yube vid... theres some video and photos of it on there remove the umbrella from the frame I had the missus sew some extra material where the eyelets were hammered in the "string" is polyester cord (like the stuff they tie the pens to the counter at the bank) PET cord has some stretch in it (will be a little elastic when chute tensions the cords, instead of a shock load) 8 cords 4 a side 4 into 2 2 into one use a little heat shrink and super glue (CA) at the points to keep the cords neat tie L+R cord assemblies to an eye bolt at the back of the car release is a velcro strip operated by 3rd channel I imagine I'll have to release the chute as soon as I leave the start line, cos it takes a bit of time to unwind....getting that timing down pat will take some practice on my part thats all there is to it mate there's more likely a simpler way, I just went with the first thought that came to mind
Posted on: 11/17/2009 4:02 PM by Author "Mudgy"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
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RE: Scratch Built Semi-Scale Sandrail
Hi Brice, what a gadget! I see there's rubber boots on your shock shafts...is there a boot you can fit to the telescopic drive shafts? I'd hate to see sand gettin' in there mate fantastic work[;)]
Posted on: 11/2/2009 9:14 PM by Author "Mudgy"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
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RE: Quarterscale Dragster
That's seriously a cool car, man
Posted on: 11/2/2009 8:40 PM by Author "Mudgy"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
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RE: Urban Assault Racing Drag Cars
Now that's a wicked looking bit'o'kit!!!! Hats off, mate, a great car a hundred miles an hour standing still[;)]
Posted on: 10/25/2009 5:50 AM by Author "Mudgy"
in the forum "RC Drag Racing"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9200103
RE: How old are we?
40 for me goin' grey, but NOT bald!(yer listenin' Dad?) Cox control line biplane at 9yrs old, Tamiya Frog at 15, Kyosho spiders (many) at 30 Hyper 7 at 35 custom boat at 37 rail finished ..............maybe when i DO go bald?[8|]
Posted on: 10/23/2009 6:42 PM by Author "Mudgy"
in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9196866
RE: TURBINE FUNNY CAR PROJECT
[quote]ORIGINAL: kenazzo2000 this is the page they wrote about the car alot of things that are writen down didint happen lol but thats life i take it as it comes http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20090913/local/riding-with-the-devil-in-the-uk [/quote] I read the article, yeh, the papers sometimes embellish the truth[8|] My Brother's Mad Max Car article ended up nothing like his original editorial. Good luck in the UK mate
Posted on: 10/22/2009 5:02 PM by Author "Mudgy"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9194098
RE: Another one home made rc large scale
Maybe start with some fine mesh wire? I started my body cover with "snake & Rat Mesh"...........yeah, yeah, Down Under has snakes, snakes, snakes!!! This would give you a way to change the shape(s) until you are happy with the design.
Posted on: 10/20/2009 5:29 AM by Author "Mudgy"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
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RE: where can i buy CAD engine
wasn't there an Italian company called Mathe, made some engines?
Posted on: 10/20/2009 5:17 AM by Author "Mudgy"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
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RE: twin terror
Didn't Yankee make a twin cyl motor called a B30 or something, long ago?
Posted on: 10/20/2009 5:07 AM by Author "Mudgy"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
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RE: 'PROJECT' Quarterscale Pro Street Beretta
Still waiting, I di get some Devcon to fix the old one....just need some warm weather to use a small amount to fix it.
Posted on: 10/18/2009 7:33 PM by Author "Mudgy"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
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RE: Something crazy THE REBUILD
[quote]ORIGINAL: Dirty_Vinylpusher Cheers Mudgy. You've been there since my first posts on this forum and have inspired and helped me a lot along the way.[;)] Am looking at installing the brake caliper you sent me.... brakes would be good on this machine. Will need to get a bigger sevo for that though as I only ot a ''Standard'' servo for the throttle at the moment
Posted on: 10/18/2009 5:16 AM by Author "Mudgy"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
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RE: Something crazy THE REBUILD
I bet you won't touch that skull ring while the motor's running.......BZZZZZ This is like a RC Rat rod! Good work mate
Posted on: 10/17/2009 10:43 PM by Author "Mudgy"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9181615
RE: 'PROJECT' Quarterscale Pro Street Beretta
Once all the trimmings are on the frame, are you going to powder coat it, or paint it at work? Black, I am assuming? Looking good mate, glad to hear work has picked up for you, too.
Posted on: 10/17/2009 10:34 PM by Author "Mudgy"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
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RE: Something crazy THE REBUILD
glad to see you got it out to stretch the legs.... Once the minor bits are sorted, is it going for a blast on the beach at low tide? good work, mate
Posted on: 10/14/2009 7:05 AM by Author "Mudgy"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
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RE: Quarter Scale Dragster
lmao[sm=regular_smile.gif]
Posted on: 10/13/2009 12:48 PM by Author "Mudgy"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9140628
RE: HPI Baja guru's step inside
Mate, I can only suggest for point 2 (if you're worried about theft) Check out "data dot" system I know lots of 1: boats'n'bikes have 'em put on for tracing / insurance purposes. nothin' beats a pit bull + Smith ' n ' Wesson for insurance good luck, man
Posted on: 10/12/2009 5:24 AM by Author "Mudgy"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9165897
RE: Something crazy THE REBUILD
http://www2.blackwoods.com.au/infoBANKProduct.aspx?SG=2000165&S=19&G=2003647&P=2024985 http://www.henkel-ap.com/ase/content_data/133403_LT_4985_Threadlocking_Users_Guide.pdf Shame there isnt enough thread to add a lock nut - possible with 2 x 1/2 nuts (thin ones) Yor local Repco could get the loc tite you want
Posted on: 10/10/2009 9:15 PM by Author "Mudgy"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
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RE: Something crazy THE REBUILD
[quote]ORIGINAL: Dirty_Vinylpusher Got some of these to hold the bearings for the rear axle. Thanks for the idea Mudgy [;)] [/quote] Glad to help, mate... I hope they weren't too expensive.
Posted on: 10/9/2009 6:20 PM by Author "Mudgy"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9160071
RE: Something crazy THE REBUILD
Looks good Maybe could call it the re-re-re-re-re build
Posted on: 10/8/2009 3:15 AM by Author "Mudgy"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9155756
RE: Something crazy THE REBUILD
looks like you'll need a tube of "no more stuff-ups", complete with anti-bodge[;)]
Posted on: 10/7/2009 4:09 AM by Author "Mudgy"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9153137
RE: Something crazy THE REBUILD
hey man, got a Pirtek nearby? Maybe a hydraulic hose clamp could do the job? each clamp could hold 2 bearings, maybe.... pages 7 to 20 might be a help.... cheers[;)]
Posted on: 10/6/2009 5:49 AM by Author "Mudgy"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9150467
RE: Quarter Scale Dragster
the 1st photo above....I like the invisible safety barriers[:)]
Posted on: 10/2/2009 6:40 PM by Author "Mudgy"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9141971
RE: Something crazy THE REBUILD
[/quote] It will however - given the rotation direction of the engine,[b] still spin the wrong way [/b][:@] [/quote] I see you must have met that guy " Murphy"[:)]
Posted on: 10/2/2009 12:02 AM by Author "Mudgy"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9140335
RE: Quarter Scale Dragster
G'Day Troppo, I have so little time these days to spend on "the beast" here's a picture of the bleach I'm gonna use to do a staging session.... Videos... HELL, YEAH Notice it's sitting on a " Possum Trap"...................we're supposed to call it that, but we all know it's for cats[:)] I have a few mates who wanted me to make one ( another reason why time spent on the rail is minimal) but I hate cats..............doesn't everyone? When I fix the pipe, I'll do a short vid in the street - my own version of Summernats "Burnout Comp"...should look good on a bleached pad of ashphalt. [8D]
Posted on: 10/1/2009 8:22 AM by Author "Mudgy"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9138122
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