RE: Lanzo Old Timer ARF is it the end of the world?
Definitely a Racer
Posted on: 5/6/2012 8:10 PM by Author "RyanNX211" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Spektrum Makes Good!
Andy: A couple years ago, the very nice Mr. [link=http://www.thebuildingboard.com/2012/02/spektrum-makes-good.html]John Adams[/link] hosted a symposium at Toledo where he explained that HH [i]could[/i] have gone with freq. hopping because the technology was [u]already there[/u]. Instead, they chose to develop the much more robust DSM & DSM2 systems. Frequency hoping had been around since WWII and the other manufacturers sold a concept that had known issues. Now, DSMX is recommended for people who fly in very crowded, noisy environments. [b]That said, are there scenarios where DSM2 is actually better than DSMX? [/b] Should we be hoarding those discontinued receivers and transmitters since [i]there's absolutely nothing wrong with them[/i]?
Posted on: 2/23/2012 9:42 AM by Author "RyanNX211" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Spektrum Makes Good!
[quote]ORIGINAL: AndyKunz As noted in the same thread you started in RCG, ''nothing more than your word'' is incorrect - there's 10 hours of tech time on that invoice. Andy [/quote] Let's assume for the discussion that they did perform 10hrs of work (and got it back in the mail the same day). If they found something wrong, they are keeping quiet about it. If, as they are insisting, [i]there are no problems[/i] and they replaced [u]everything[/u], they are indeed going by my word.
Posted on: 2/20/2012 7:02 PM by Author "RyanNX211" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Spektrum Makes Good!
We couldn't be happier with our new radios. You have to search long and hard for problems people claim to have had with the AR600X or DSMX. There are far more complaints from users of products from other manufacturers. That's pretty impressive given HH's market share. Even some of the early critics of Spektrum now claim that they have hit a home run with their latest offering. http://youtu.be/fQKoXpj-FeI
Posted on: 2/20/2012 6:57 PM by Author "RyanNX211" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Spektrum Makes Good!
Well, they didn't tell me to send the radios back. We just did.
Posted on: 2/19/2012 5:56 PM by Author "RyanNX211" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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Spektrum Makes Good!
After a few crashes and many lockouts at an AMA sanctioned contest this past September in Muncie, I waded tepidly into the DSMX discussion and wondered if there might be other reasons for the switch in addition to the official line which goes something like: We only recommend it if you fly in venues where there are a LOT of other flyers flying simultaneously and even then it isn't really all that necessary. Weighing in were some polite and very technically oriented forum readers who suggested that: I hadn't been paying attention to my voltages (they checked good post crashes), I was installing my receivers in carbon fuselages (they were all balsa & fabric), or I didn't understand how speed controllers etc. affect signals (why would I care? These models were powered by glow or diesel engines and many of the lockouts occurred when they were gliding). Furthermore, while each accident happened with many spectators, there were seldom more than 5 other flyers in the air at the time. Often, we were alone. Inevitably, the discussion degenerated into cheer leading in a manner reminiscent of and with the same lack of logic as that attending to professional ball games. When I called Horizon, they seemed to be feigning empathy but seriously wanted to get as much information from me as possible. All I got was: I might have been better off with 5 cell packs in all of my planes... In desperation, I packed up all of my A500 receivers and my DX8. My dad did the same with his AR500s. We just couldn't be certain of problems with other receivers. The AR500 may be the sole culprit and not DSM2; I acknowledge that. Well, faster than we expected, we both received boxes from Horizon. The photos show that they replaced all of my AR500s with the latest 6 channel receiver. My father had the same experience AND they sent him a brand new DX6i (with the X on the front of the case where DSM2 used to be.) So flame away. Tell me that they replaced >$1,500 worth of equipment based on nothing more than our word. In their defense though, I really doubt you could expect this from any foreign based companies. Yeah I know, my DX8 is made in China but at least I was able to call someone in Illinois and talk to him even though he hesitated to say anything conclusive. We may not be the most technically oriented modelers and we have very few notable accomplishments but we aren't just passing through and there are at least a dozen characters in Do You Speak Model Airplane? who know us.
Posted on: 2/19/2012 3:33 PM by Author "RyanNX211" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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Midwest Champs
On years when the SAM Champs is held in Las Vegas, [link=http://www.modelenginecollectors.org/]MECA[/link] hosts a Midwest Champs at Muncie for the benefit of those unable to make the trip west and for those who'd like to fly in a warm up event before the real Champs. [link=http://www.thebuildingboard.com/search?q=2011+midwest+champs]At this site[/link], I've posted a couple hundred photos from the 2011 Midwest Champs
Posted on: 10/9/2011 9:05 PM by Author "RyanNX211" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Vote to put an Old Timer on the cover of Model Aviation Magazine!
notice that the Rocketeer has a cut out sub fin
Posted on: 10/9/2011 8:53 PM by Author "RyanNX211" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Chet Lanzo's RC-1
Here is a completed (but as yet unflown) [link=http://www.thebuildingboard.com/2011/08/900-square-inch-lanzo-rc-1-update.html]RC-1[/link]
Posted on: 9/1/2011 12:14 PM by Author "RyanNX211" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Davis Head on OS 46fx
It's not for control line. It's intended for the Texaco [link=http://antiquemodeler.org/sam_new/rulebooks/2010_rule_book/sam_2010_rc_rules.html#rc_III]fuel allotment[/link] event.
Posted on: 8/31/2011 3:41 PM by Author "RyanNX211" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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Davis Head on OS 46fx
This conversion of an O.S. engine turned out pretty well thanks to the [link=http://www.thebuildingboard.com/2011/08/os-46fx-with-davis-head-and-fxr-venturi.html]Davis Head that looks too pretty for the engine[/link]
Posted on: 8/31/2011 5:39 AM by Author "RyanNX211" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: Do you know these planes???
I was just today at the home of the Kerswap's designer. He just completed his first R/C model seen [link=http://www.thebuildingboard.com/2011/08/public-scandal.html]here.[/link]
Posted on: 8/28/2011 8:46 PM by Author "RyanNX211" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Chet Lanzo's RC-1
you may have your [link=http://antiquemodeler.org/sam_new/approved_lists/adl-gas/Page-10.html]Guff[/link]s confused.
Posted on: 8/26/2011 9:30 PM by Author "RyanNX211" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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Diesel ARF
The [link=http://www.thebuildingboard.com/2011/08/diesel-stick.html]Electro Stick[/link] as a back & forth Diesel ARF
Posted on: 8/25/2011 3:53 PM by Author "RyanNX211" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: Diesel Infant
I got the photo off the web site. Engine is in development.
Posted on: 8/25/2011 4:47 AM by Author "RyanNX211" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: Diesel Infant
bit pricey but it's made on CNC equip
Posted on: 8/24/2011 5:48 PM by Author "RyanNX211" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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Diesel Infant
To be sold as the [link=http://www.thebuildingboard.com/2011/03/pal-imp.html]Imp[/link] and developed by [link=http://www.thebuildingboard.com/2011/06/pal-model-products.html]Bobby Langelius[/link] of [link=http://www.thebuildingboard.com/2011/08/new-website-for-pal-model-products.html]PAL Model Products[/link]. More info at: www.PALmodelproducts.com
Posted on: 8/24/2011 7:05 AM by Author "RyanNX211" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: Twin Lizzie Build
"O" travel?
Posted on: 3/20/2011 6:04 PM by Author "RyanNX211" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: Twin Lizzie Build
# 56306 Where do you get this part?
Posted on: 3/19/2011 5:59 PM by Author "RyanNX211" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: Chet Lanzo's RC-1
RC1 is from 33/34. The Racer 1936 and the Record Breaker and Bomber are both from 1938
Posted on: 3/12/2011 4:00 AM by Author "RyanNX211" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Big John Biplane
More Big John [link=http://www.thebuildingboard.com/2011/02/more-from-david-acton.html]photos[/link]
Posted on: 2/25/2011 5:21 PM by Author "RyanNX211" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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Boll Aero
Boll Aero built by modeler. [link=http://www.thebuildingboard.com/2011/02/boll-aero-18cc-diesel.html]Video and images[/link]
Posted on: 2/16/2011 1:43 PM by Author "RyanNX211" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: Chet Lanzo's RC-1
[link=http://www.thebuildingboard.com/2011/01/scaled-lanzo-rc-1-with-k-40-rear-rotor.html]Here[/link]'s one under construction from a Hartwig kit.
Posted on: 2/15/2011 6:40 PM by Author "RyanNX211" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Bunch Scorpion/Mighty Midget
Here's some Scorpion [link=http://www.thebuildingboard.com/2011/01/bunch-scorpion.html]pictures[/link]
Posted on: 1/13/2011 6:22 PM by Author "RyanNX211" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Folding prop vs. normal prop
I don't think you'll notice much difference with the [link=http://www.thebuildingboard.com/2010/08/model-builder-dragonfly-first-flights.html]Dragonfly[/link]. It's kind of draggy and would require a lot of streamlining before you'd notice.
Posted on: 10/7/2010 1:26 PM by Author "RyanNX211" in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
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RE: Did anyone ever convert a K&B Infant .020 to diesel?
PAL has made some diesel Infants; both fixed and variable compression. None are presently for sale.
Posted on: 8/6/2010 7:01 PM by Author "RyanNX211" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: Experience with the Irvine .20 R/C Diesel...
Were they all ABC? Ive got two that looked new when I got them. The first started immediately. The second.... never got it to run[:@]
Posted on: 8/5/2010 6:38 PM by Author "RyanNX211" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: Diesel Park Flyer
[quote]ORIGINAL: Recycled Flyer The original clip shows a massive airfield that looks like a sanctioned and fully insured site if I am not mistaken Thanks mate. [/quote] I would hope so, it's the AMA's site in Muncie. The post was tongue in cheek
Posted on: 8/4/2010 10:50 PM by Author "RyanNX211" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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Diesel Park Flyer
http://www.thebuildingboard.com/2010/08/model-builder-dragonfly-first-flights.html
Posted on: 8/3/2010 7:22 PM by Author "RyanNX211" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: WTB December 1974 Model Builder Magazine and 2761-A Dragonfly plans
[quote]ORIGINAL: Greasetattoo GREAT Job, Bucky! Let us know how it flies! It looks like a pretty easy flyer. Bigger then the picture! [/quote] Pretty well. See for yourself http://www.thebuildingboard.com/2010/08/model-builder-dragonfly-first-flights.html
Posted on: 8/3/2010 12:14 AM by Author "RyanNX211" in the forum "Sport Flying"
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