RE: What do you use to clean your monokote?
I have gotten into the habit of doing a quick wipe to remove the residue after each flight. Then at the end of the flying session, I wipe the model down with a combo of windshield washer fluid and rubbing alchohol. You can use Windex also. Some people even use Rain X as they say it helps the oil bead and slide off. I used to use paper towels but I find that a nice soft rag does a better job and the rags can just be washed at home and recycled.
Posted on: 8/17/2012 4:42 AM by Author "Sourkraut" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11196616

RE: Review Scams?
Smells like a rotten fish
Posted on: 8/3/2012 8:48 PM by Author "Sourkraut" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Why....just why?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Microz  I dont get it...why do people bicker back and forth on forums over things? I mean, looking around here at RCU and RCG, it seems people just like to bicker back and forth, back and forth, back and forth about things....i mean come on! Its a HOBBY!!!! Sorry about my very brief rant. [/quote] True that.....+1 Lots of keyboard cowboys out there! Lots of guys are great guys face to face, but give them a keyboard and monitor and a switch gets flicked.
Posted on: 8/2/2012 5:31 AM by Author "Sourkraut" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: glow engine bearings
[quote]ORIGINAL: mikegordon10 http://www.bocabearings.com/bearing-info/bearing-ball-types [/quote] I use Boca too
Posted on: 7/30/2012 8:30 PM by Author "Sourkraut" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11175406

RE: Suggestions For A New ARF For My Saito 1.80
Sig Rascal 110[;)] http://www.sigmfg.com/IndexText/SIGRC84ARFB.html
Posted on: 7/23/2012 6:43 PM by Author "Sourkraut" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11166614

RE: Dynatron Starter Battery Selection ??
I use two 12v Fire Alarm Panel sealed batteries hooked in series for 24v on my Sullivan Dynatron and it works great. I made a small carrying box out of 1/4 inch ply with a handle and wired in two banana plugs to use with the starter....easy and tons of power http://www.wholesalebatteriesdirect.com/fire-alarm-control-panel-batteries/52461-12-volt-12-ah-fire-alarm-battery-replaces-power-rite-prb1212.html
Posted on: 7/7/2012 4:28 AM by Author "Sourkraut" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: 40 Size ARF Ultimate Suggestion
I have the World Models 40 size Ultimate running on an OS.46AX and it is a great flying plane.
Posted on: 6/18/2012 9:49 PM by Author "Sourkraut" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11123319

RE: Seagull Yak?
Sorry for your loss.....mine is still flying great. I am into my second season with her and the Saito 180 is a puuuurrrrffffect match for this airframe.[:D][:D]
Posted on: 6/9/2012 9:16 PM by Author "Sourkraut" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11112879

RE: Charger for LiFE 6.6v's
Same here....have been using 2 Turnigy Accucell 6 chargers and 16 Zippy Flightmax 6.6 v 2s RX packs in the 1100 and 2500mah sizes for 2 years now and I will never ever go back to Nicad/Nimh again. Also running the Life TX 3s packs in my transmitters and love them also. http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__14077__ZIPPY_Flightmax_2500mAh_6_6V_5C_LiFePo4_Receiver_Pack.html http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__14466__Zippy_Flightmax_1100mAh_6_6v_LiFePo4_2S1P_Receiver_Pack_.html http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__14076__ZIPPY_Flightmax_1800mAh_9_9V_5C_LiFePo4_TX_Pack.html http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__7028__Turnigy_Accucel_6_50W_6A_Balancer_Charger_w_accessories.html
Posted on: 4/12/2012 7:16 AM by Author "Sourkraut" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: Cant remem who I bought this cub from.
[quote]ORIGINAL: nmav8r Sounds like the Modeltech Super cub .It was sold by Globalhobby.com.I had 2 no longer in production. [/quote] I agree....here is a link to that one http://masportaviator.com/2008/12/28/model-tech-super-cub-arf/
Posted on: 2/22/2012 3:22 AM by Author "Sourkraut" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10970336

RE: Funtana 40
Ultracoat all the way to the bank....here are all the colors and part numbers used on the Arf.... HANU870 White, HANU845 Pearl Blue, HANU952 Transparent Yellow, HANU880 Green, HANU866 True Red I rebuilt a trashcan Funtana 40 a few years back and still fly it today The last two pics are of another trashcanner that my brother rebuilt and recovered with a slightly differant twist in the covering.
Posted on: 2/15/2012 5:47 PM by Author "Sourkraut" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Seagull Yak?
The only problem that I have had with mine was the Pilots dash popped off and was rattling around inside the canopy. Hardly had any glue on it, so I had to cut the section out below the dash, and glue it all back in. Any more trouble to that area and I will remove the entire bottom of the canopy.
Posted on: 1/18/2012 4:31 AM by Author "Sourkraut" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Seagull Yak?
[quote]ORIGINAL: rowdyjoe Sourkraut,      Thanks for the advice.  I just weighed and balanced her and she came in at 10 lbs even.  Balance at 5.5'' back from LE at the root was just a tad nose heavy.  MUCH better.  I like my birds to fly neutral so, I may add an ounce or two to get the sweet spot. When I turn them inverted, I like little to no forward stick at mid throttle.Â
Posted on: 1/17/2012 7:41 PM by Author "Sourkraut" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Seagull Yak?
[quote]ORIGINAL: rowdyjoe Well, she's all in one piece.  I mounted the cowl about an hour ago after a bit of trial and error.  It fits fine and looks good and all the stuff that heats up should get plenty of cooling.  ;) Assembled everything and attempted to balance her at the factory CG ....7 to 8 CM back from the leading edge at the wing tip.  OOOPS !   Waaaaaay nose heavy.  Guess that little 20cc gasser is heavier than it looks.  Haven't weighed it yet but, that's next. [b]I've searched this thread for CG advice and find that most folks are recommending 5.5 inches back from the leading edge at the root[/b].  I'll try that next but, wanted to look around a bit first to see if there is a consensus about the CG location.  I'm still hoping for first flight tomorrow but, I'm getting pretty tired.  I've been working on this bird since about 11 AM.  Ran the engine for a while and found that I'm getting 7700 RPM with a 16x8 Xoar prop and velocity stack installed.  I removed the stack to make the cowl fit better and I discovered that it cost me 500 RPM.  Lesson learned ....velocity stacks work well.  :) More later. RJ [/quote] Definately balance it at 5.5" back from the leading edge next to the fuse.....mine balanced spot on with a Saito 180 (31oz) by simply positioning the RX battery to rear of the fuse under the canopy area. Not sure what your gasser wieghs, but it may take more than that to balance it correctly.
Posted on: 1/17/2012 7:01 PM by Author "Sourkraut" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10914428

RE: Sig Rascal 110
[quote]ORIGINAL: Mike Gretz Sourkraut - The Rascal 40 ARF is in the works. In fact I am working on it today. However, delivery is still a ways away - probably around May. Zippi - Re: the pre-glued hinges ... you've got me pulling my hair out over this one! I thought we were making a huge improvement by gluing in the hinges! I know personally that gluing hinges is at the top of my ''
Posted on: 1/9/2012 3:19 PM by Author "Sourkraut" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10900488

RE: Sig Rascal 110
Hey guys.... is there any word coming down the pipe if Sig will be re-releasing the 40 size Rascal anytime soon in KIT or ARF? Would really like to get one. Thanks
Posted on: 1/6/2012 6:11 PM by Author "Sourkraut" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10895479

RE: Repair is on the bench, And I am not In to it.
I have six crashed/trash canned planes in my fleet....some done in by me and some by others. But resurrecting a given up on plane can be very rewarding....here are a few photos of some that I have resurrected to give you some more insperation that anything is possible. I need to start taking before pics.... the Raptor was ground looped and mings damaged and nose tore completely off the Funtana was crashed, saved from the trash can and totally rebuilt the Hog Bipe was slated for the trashcan due to years of neglect, saved, rebuilt and recovered the NexStar was crashed, rebuilt and modded others I don't have photos of... H9 PTS Mustang and H9 Tango.... both broke in half and rebuilt
Posted on: 1/1/2012 8:08 AM by Author "Sourkraut" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10885939

RE: Saito Engine Problem
[quote]ORIGINAL: mrcoolpop Pa, The crank case vent is not connected to the tank. I have it hanging by way so it can overflow to the ground. Now when you say it should be vented overboard not sure what that is. Please explain, [/quote] Overboard means out the bottom of the cowl to the ground....sounds like you have that correct.
Posted on: 12/18/2011 5:43 AM by Author "Sourkraut" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10864689

RE: Ultimate plane carriers/holder
Something like this
Posted on: 12/14/2011 7:35 PM by Author "Sourkraut" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10860091

RE: I want a Spitfire from Santa
Of the 2 mentioned, I would go with the H9 over the Kyosho. A guy I know put together the Kyosho Spifire and it was not a nice flying plane at all and the build quality "just wasn't there" in his words. I have owned many H9 planes (not the Spitty though) and have been very happy with all to this point. Just my opinion here...your mileage may vary!
Posted on: 12/11/2011 12:16 PM by Author "Sourkraut" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10854434

RE: Tower .75
My brother and I have a mitt full of GMS engines...2-.47s, 3-.61s and 2-.76s..... all great runners. I also have a TH.75 and it is a super strong, very reliable engine that has a home in my Tiger 60. As good as the OS we run. Too bad that they are not available anymore.... On a brighter note, there is a gent up here that has a NIB TH.75 that I can get hold of for 110.00 shipped.....just might snag that one up for later.[;)]
Posted on: 12/6/2011 6:55 PM by Author "Sourkraut" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10847079

RE: What is up at RCCanada ?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Wayne Miller Hi Tracon, Sorry to hear that you can not get on the site, perhaps it is just a glitch for now, but it sure sounds familiar, and your right, it is hard to understand what is going on - I wonder if you are a ''paying'' member they would then be a little more concerned about banning. Let's hope they will consider the banned members and reinstate them in the future - perhaps a New Year's resolution ;-) Fly4Fun, Wayne [/quote] Quoted from another thread....Tracon has solved his dilemma Tracon Posts: 216 Score: 100 Joined: 9/29/2003 Last Login: 11/30/2011 From: Gibsons, BC, CANADA Status: offline Problem solved guys, I wasn't banned, there was an issue with one of two things, I downloaded the "Flash" & "Java" update and whammo the RCC website came up without any problems... Everything is back to normal! All the best, Sam
Posted on: 11/30/2011 8:14 PM by Author "Sourkraut" in the forum "M.A.A.C."
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10837058

RE: Rccanada
[quote]ORIGINAL: sebhitman I have burried the hatchet with them! going back asap! thanks rccanada! for taking time to understand & email me! close this un-useful thread thanks guys! will be more careful next time [/quote] Trying to rebuild the burnt bridges is commendable but will probably take some time to do.
Posted on: 11/30/2011 7:42 PM by Author "Sourkraut" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10836987

RE: What is up at RCCanada ?
Hi Wayne.... I was simply pointing out that Tracon got the problem solved, that it was at his end and he was not banned. Access to the info..... I know people! Take Care from one Hitec fan to another[;)]
Posted on: 11/30/2011 7:33 PM by Author "Sourkraut" in the forum "M.A.A.C."
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10837331

RE: IS RCCANADA site down?
[quote]ORIGINAL: sebhitman I would like to adress this to rccanada I said some bad things about them , now i cannot retract the messages i left on here i hope the moderators can help me remove the messages I finally talked to someone of rccanada , and burried the hatchet , and i want to apolagige for anything offensive i could of said about them! as a matter of fact it's the only & the largest rc site of canada! sorry again! let's move on! [/quote] Commendable response...hopefully you will not waste this second chance that RCC is considering giving you!
Posted on: 11/30/2011 4:45 PM by Author "Sourkraut" in the forum "M.A.A.C."
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10836994

RE: IS RCCANADA site down?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Tracon Have I been banned also or is RC Canada's website down for everyone ??? I can't get their website to load ??? Anyone else able to see the site ??? Sam [/quote] Loads fine here also..... could be a problem on your end, IP problem maybe.
Posted on: 11/30/2011 4:02 AM by Author "Sourkraut" in the forum "M.A.A.C."
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10835931

RE: moderators
The Mods and Admins on here deseve a huge thanks for doing a thankless job in my honest opinion. It does take a level head to balance the Ying and Yang, as they have to be impartial and look at both sides of every dispute and decide how to proceed from there. I enjoy coming here and browsing on RCU without the stress of having to moderate or administrate the site and members. Gives me some R and R time before I have to go back. Take care all
Posted on: 11/27/2011 5:17 PM by Author "Sourkraut" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Best Songs
AC/DC...[b]Fire Your Guns[/b] and/or [b]Shot Down in Flames[/b] http://youtu.be/sFZTk0kZM-M http://youtu.be/yCir5Wwpvos
Posted on: 11/21/2011 2:27 AM by Author "Sourkraut" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10821946

RE: Texas RC Planes Piper Pawnee??
[quote]ORIGINAL: ACKopter Some where around the 100'' wingspan mark. The one being offered here is 97'' I believe. RC guys have one that is very similar in size but I have decide to find other options based on what I have read of RC guys quality. H-9 has a smaller one (too small) and a larger one(way too expensive) so this seems to be next option. [/quote] The RC Guys offering is a Cessna AgWagon not a Pawnee. I bought and asembled one of these 4 years ago, and like mentioned previously, the covering seperates rather easily. If you take great care, then it is not a problem. The Arf was easy to put together but had the typical chinese Arf short comings. Special attention has to be taken with beefing up the landing gear block and fuel proofing, other than that, pretty straight forward assembly and looks great once completed.[:D] It looks great and flies fantastic...nothing better than doing low mock spray passes over the fields in the summer. Sold mine 2 years ago...not one of my wiser decisions.[:o]
Posted on: 11/20/2011 6:35 AM by Author "Sourkraut" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10820562

RE: Rccanada
Better be careful with the finger pointing sebhitman or Hyabusafmw or sebastien^_^ or whatever other alias' that you have. Sure wouldn't want someone to copy and paste some of your emails that you sent the owner of RCCanada onto this site now would you! Oh, and RCC is running just fine without you!
Posted on: 11/16/2011 8:41 PM by Author "Sourkraut" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10815839