RE: Screwed by HobbyKing
[quote]I apply my 3 “Harbor Freight Tool rules” when buying from HK: 1) Okay to buy consumables – Glue, sandpaper, rags, tape etc. 2) Okay to buy tools with no moving parts – Hammers, chisels, punch, scrapers etc. 3) Be prepared to throw it away without regret. [/quote] Exactly!
Posted on: 8/10/2012 4:31 AM by Author "Psully" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Real Flight Basic
Go to this web site: http://www.realflight.com/system-reqs.html to check the system requirements. You might need more ram, or a better video card.
Posted on: 7/7/2011 8:41 PM by Author "Psully" in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
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RE: Goldberg Anniversary Edition Piper Cub
I recently built one of these, but I was unhappy with the mushiness of the elevator because of the dowel system used to connect the two halves. I fixed it by devising an forked control rod which seems to work fine. I've yet to fly it though. Also, rather than the single servo for the two wings, I put a servo in each wing. This gives me aileron (crasheron) capability. Moreover, it gives the capability of being able to tweak the setting of the ailerons without having to deal with linkages or control horns.
Posted on: 2/20/2011 1:05 PM by Author "Psully" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Scarab Time Capsule Build\need help
Thanks Mike, those pictures are great! It looks like everything I need to get this boat going. Also, I called Dumas a couple of days ago. Surprisingly, even though the boat has not been produced for about 25 years, they had a manual and parts list available. They should be here in a day or two. After that, I'll get the build started. Thanks again Mike!
Posted on: 1/11/2011 8:22 AM by Author "Psully" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: Scarab Time Capsule Build\need help
I was hoping for some pictures of how these nitro boats are assembled and set up. I found a basic diagram here: http://www.rc-airplane-world.com/running-hardware.html. From the look of it, the big brass tube with the cupped end is what is called a "stuffing box", and this has to be put through the hull and glassed in. The flexible drive shaft then goes through the stuffing box, and the stuffing box then gets filled with grease or maybe epoxy to keep it water-tight. Still, I don't know how the engine is mounted inside the hull, or other details. Again, I'm an airplane guy who's doing his first rc boat. Thanks, Paul
Posted on: 1/5/2011 8:00 AM by Author "Psully" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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Scarab Time Capsule Build\need help
I recently picked up a 40" Scarab (Dumas) with a .46 KB engine, flexible drive shaft, and outdrive assembly. I also have a Futaba 75 MHZ FM radio system with servos. This is all N.O.S. and had been sitting around since about 1988 waiting for assembly. I've done a couple of RC airplane builds, so I'm somewhat familiar with glow engines, servos and the like. The thing is; I don't know how these things are supposed to be set up. The big thing thing is; how to mount the engine and get the flexible drive shaft through the hull in a manner that won't send this thing to Davy Jone's locker. I've added a few pics (i hope) to show better what I have to work with. Thanks for any light you can shed on this for me. Paul s902.photobucket.com/albums/ac223/psullivan_photos/RC%20Boat/
Posted on: 1/3/2011 7:18 AM by Author "Psully" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: Plane in tree
Find a professional tree climber who does tree work. He should be able to get it down for you safely, and with minimal damage. You will have to pay him something, but considering the damage that you can cause by fishing it down, it will be worth it.
Posted on: 11/3/2010 7:46 PM by Author "Psully" in the forum "Beginners"
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