RE: Dreamworks Mobile Products - Officially Launched!
Looks awesome Todd! Best of luck- Sean
Posted on: 9/10/2012 3:51 PM by Author "Frank Ts Stuff" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Need engine advice for a big-un
You guys are a little crazy with your power requirements! I flew a Top Flite T-34 (16#'s) with an O.S. .91 with power to spare!!!! The guys who says 14-16 # planes need a 50cc engine, what?!?!? I am a scale flyer so maybe the 3D world is different when it come to power requirements but when it comes to flying normal (like make it fly like an AIRPLANE!) then a Saito 1.80 is PLENTY of power..... From Model Airplane News Top Gun 2007: First in Pro-Am Sport went to Sean Curry and his 1/5 scale, 80-inch-span Top Flite T-34 Mentor. It’s powered by an O.S. .91 2-stroke engine and has Robart retracts. (Photo by Palmer Johnson.)
Posted on: 8/1/2012 5:58 PM by Author "Frank Ts Stuff" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: What can I put on this?
If you are willing to make the jump to electirc, check out the Parkzone P-47 setup and duplicate it. All items woudl be from Horizon Hobby: Power 15 motor, 30amp ESC, 3s 2100 Lipo. Your plane should be in the same size class and they have done all of the setup homework! -Sean
Posted on: 7/2/2012 1:37 PM by Author "Frank Ts Stuff" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Help building first plane
You could use on of these (or similar) v-tail mixers on your "elevons". I think long ago they also use to sell a mechanical device to do the same thing, see pic below. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXHHS3 -Sean
Posted on: 6/5/2012 8:14 AM by Author "Frank Ts Stuff" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Top Gun 2012
Just posted the results at www.franktiano.com on the Top Gun page Thanks Sean
Posted on: 5/7/2012 10:08 PM by Author "Frank Ts Stuff" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Birthday wish to Colonel Thacker
Happy Birthday Colonel Bob! Keep Looking Up! Your friend and BBQ chef in Lakeland -Sean
Posted on: 2/21/2012 7:06 PM by Author "Frank Ts Stuff" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Prop on a car engine
[quote]ORIGINAL: 1QwkSport2.5r [quote]ORIGINAL: Frank Ts Stuff I think if you check with Fromeco, the TNC tach they offer will work for your testing. -Sean [/quote] I envy that tach. Someday, I will own one. Unfortunately, today isnt that day and tomorrow doesnt look good either.. [:D] They do have a nice tach though. [/quote] IT is an AWESOME Tach designed and built by a dear friend of mine who
Posted on: 2/14/2012 7:38 AM by Author "Frank Ts Stuff" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Mythbusters
I'm here to disprove a few busted myths (that's a double negative)! These are TRUEisms: 1. Planes with heavier wing loadings do fly better in the wind. Refer to Master Modeller Dave Platt's laws "big planes fly, small models flit" http://www.daveplattmodels.com/ 2. Given enough power, any airfoil will fly. My UMX Beast flys excellent and the wings are made from 1/16 (or so) flat foam! 3. A shorter left wing will turn left faster. Well, kinda sort of... Look at the MAcchi 200/202/205 Italian WWII fighter series. Designed on purpose with a shorter right wing to compensate for torque! 4. Turning downwind downwind is no different than turning upwind. Ask any dead pilot who got too slow in a downwind turn what they think of that statement... -Sean
Posted on: 2/14/2012 5:16 AM by Author "Frank Ts Stuff" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
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RE: Gray Beard needs our prayers
Sending positive energy from Florida! -Sean
Posted on: 2/13/2012 8:04 PM by Author "Frank Ts Stuff" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Prop on a car engine
I think if you check with Fromeco, the TNC tach they offer will work for your testing. -Sean
Posted on: 2/1/2012 8:14 PM by Author "Frank Ts Stuff" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: In Need of Prayers From My Jet Buddies
Positive thoughts being sent from Florida... -Sean
Posted on: 1/27/2012 8:18 AM by Author "Frank Ts Stuff" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: I Dont Have IT
Don't get discouraged! It will take some time but if you can fly your simulator you WILL be able to fly a real model but as you learned from your experience it is quite different. Remember to throttle back when flying. Your trainer will fly surprising slow so take advantage of that. GOOD LUCK! -Sean PS - I learned to fly (before simulators( with a glider. Mine was a House of Balsa 2 x 4 but any simple 2 channel glider will work. Can't get much slower than that and you get lots of stick time on each flight!! Mine had a little cox .049 with an ounce of fuel to get it up to a few hundred feet but nowadays probably electric is the way to go... -Sean
Posted on: 1/19/2012 2:01 PM by Author "Frank Ts Stuff" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: New!!! UMX MiG 15 from E-flite
[quote]ORIGINAL: cessna172av <span class=''Apple-style-span'' style=''font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; ''>its very fake and im not a TROLL just take a minute and look at the photo <img src=''http://images.rcuniverse.com/forum/image/s6.gif'' align=''middle'' border=''0'' alt='''' /> [/quote] Not sure what you are trying to say by stating this is fake?! Like Tooth Fairy fake? or like Pam Anderson's boobs fake? Because the latter are actually "real" like this plane ....;) OK, hers may be augmented but real nonetheless! I think this is an amazing feat and give a thumbs up to David and the gang for what looks like will be another awesome product! Keep 'em comin' guys!! -Sean
Posted on: 1/17/2012 5:32 PM by Author "Frank Ts Stuff" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Those pesky paypal fees
As both a buyer and a seller I am not a fan of the fees. With that said, when selling I do ask the buyer pays the fees if [b]THEY CHOOSE[/b] to pay with paypal. If you don't like the fees (like I don't like the fees) just send a check, money order or pay with ca$h! That's the beauty of commerce, Freedom of Choice! -Sean
Posted on: 1/16/2012 3:26 PM by Author "Frank Ts Stuff" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: To friends of William and Darla Jackson
Sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep your family in my thoughts.....
Posted on: 11/9/2011 6:39 PM by Author "Frank Ts Stuff" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Recomendation for a car for my 9yr old son
Go Tamiya! A Grasshopper is great and if you want to spend a few more bucks go for a Frog. These kits build EXACTLY like they did when they were released 30+ years ago which to me was a big part of the excitement when I was a kid (and again at 40yo now!). Nine is a little young (I think) to do all of the research to put the comonents together so maybe look for a package deal which should include: car kit, radio w/1 servo and an ESC (this is the only difference from the mechanical unit found in the original version), 2 batteries (2000mah Ni/CDNiMH), a fast charger, paint for car and that's about it. Good luck and enjoy! PS - I also remember the car being a little financial lesson for me as well as my dad made me save for my own radio while I built the car. I shoveled driveways in Upstate NY so adjust accordingly for sunny AZ!
Posted on: 10/18/2011 6:07 PM by Author "Frank Ts Stuff" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: ROAD TRIPS 2011
Hey Sam- Great Pics! Thanks for sharing. It was a pleasure meeting you at Monster Planes. Look forward to running into you at a future event. -Sean
Posted on: 10/18/2011 5:55 PM by Author "Frank Ts Stuff" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Darryl from Sierra Giant Scale retracts in Road accident
Accidents Suck! Wishing you and your wife a speedy recovery. -Sean Curry
Posted on: 10/17/2011 7:09 AM by Author "Frank Ts Stuff" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: What would a gas engine be compared to a glow
I've got a NIB Fuji 50cc for sale in the classifieds.....
Posted on: 9/15/2011 6:35 PM by Author "Frank Ts Stuff" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Stuff's 2 years of RC and Tank stuff.
and ya this thread is old lol. the tiger 1 is gone to another home the german half track got half way done, the board i bought from mato was doa and i never finished it. ended up buying the american half track for christmas lol i ended up getting a tamiya mercedes benz [IMG]http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a379/ANTheStuff/RC/German%20Project/100_2859.jpg[/IMG] modded that bruder trailer [IMG]http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a379/ANTheStuff/RC/German%20Project/100_2895.jpg[/IMG] it got painted again and is now stretched and has tandems and new rims/tires and a plow lol [IMG]http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a379/ANTheStuff/RC/Mr%20Plow/100_0515.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a379/ANTheStuff/RC/Mr%20Plow/100_0516.jpg[/IMG] And then i got into cranes lol. this is a 1:16 scale doepke Unit crane from the 1950's [IMG]http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a379/ANTheStuff/RC/-Unit%20Crane/IMG00785-20110209-1811.jpg[/IMG] it got hacked up and is now fully RC and rides on my bruder trailer lol [IMG]http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a379/ANTheStuff/RC/-Unit%20Crane/EstevanNo5-20110320-00016.jpg[/IMG] oh and i got a sherman :D [IMG]http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a379/ANTheStuff/RC/Propbusters/228_0703.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a379/ANTheStuff/RC/Propbusters/228_0765.jpg[/IMG] And that great big 21st century abrams tank, ya i sold it. buddy bought it but apparently has already broken it...
Posted on: 8/1/2011 7:34 AM by Author "The_Stuff" in the forum "War Room"
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RE: Stuff's 2 years of RC and Tank stuff.
[quote]ORIGINAL: liam27 Hi nice collection.could you tell me where you got the big dump truck from. thanks Liam [/quote] radio shack / the source. made by sector 7. looks great, drive train is a bit crappy. slips inside too easy and cant dump much. good to upgrade though!
Posted on: 8/1/2011 7:24 AM by Author "The_Stuff" in the forum "War Room"
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RE: Metal Winter tracks at Mato
id get them if my panzer 3 still worked... rear axle has bent and it just throws the tracks immediately...
Posted on: 8/1/2011 7:21 AM by Author "The_Stuff" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: 50cc-ish reasonable $ twin? ISO engine for 12' Tele
FYI...we have a 12' Telemaster ARF we use as a Candy Bomber at Florida Jets, Monster Planes and Top Gun. We initially had an SV 50cc twin (chinese engine formerly offered by TBM) and the plane was very lethargic whenever we actually got the engine to run. We now have a BME 110 twin in it and it brought the plane to life! I know we went overboard with our new power choice but my point is a 50cc twin is definitely marginal.
Posted on: 6/14/2011 5:16 PM by Author "Frank Ts Stuff" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: What Bird is this?
It appears to be a juvenile Cardinal based in the feathers on it's head and the size of it's eyes in relation to it's body. If you are close to it, look around, surely you will see it's parents and may even hear them giving you a hard time! We have several pairs in our yard here in Lakeland, FL. Watch the pesky squirrels, they like to steal these babies!
Posted on: 5/28/2011 6:26 PM by Author "Frank Ts Stuff" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: RC Pilot blamed for Collision w/ Aircraft
Just an FYI as I am not interested in getting too involved in this debate [:D] but... At Top Gun, FL Jets, Monster Planes and the Warbird event (future event slated for December 8-10) Frank Tiano holds at Lakeland Linder airport we are fully coordinated with the FAA on all flying activities. The events are held in a corner of the massive airport (10,000+ foot main runway which we are no where near). The crosswind runway which we are closest too, but not over, is closed with a NOTAM. There is a paid tower man on site at all times who is in communication with the tower at all times. We don't start flying in the morning until he is there and has given us the OK. We stand down when we are asked to do so by the tower immediately and everyone is grounded at the end of the day when the tower person leaves the field. Glad noone was hurt here and hope we all come away with a little more knowledge than we had before the "incident"
Posted on: 5/28/2011 4:48 PM by Author "Frank Ts Stuff" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: SV 27 Rc Boat
AH! i see it now! ya i will need to figure out how to correct that!
Posted on: 5/23/2011 1:35 PM by Author "The_Stuff" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: SV 27 Rc Boat
so you guys think i can pull it out somehow and stick some sort of antler down there and then heat her up good and get it straight again?
Posted on: 5/23/2011 10:54 AM by Author "The_Stuff" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: SV 27 Rc Boat
i still have no clue how such a bend got in there to begin with! no sign of damage on the rear or inside! ill try my best. doesnt look like there is a replacement part for it.
Posted on: 5/22/2011 7:24 AM by Author "The_Stuff" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: Where can I find a stripped chassis?
one in video is cheap chinese amphibious tank. buddy bought one, controls are backwards, NOT WATER PROOF!
Posted on: 5/21/2011 3:38 PM by Author "The_Stuff" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: SV 27 Rc Boat
Fast forward a few months.. got the parts after the hobby company put them in the mail.. without an address.. but now i have them. took the boat apart today to get at the cable etc, and the copper tube i find is bent.. frick.. [IMG]http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a379/ANTheStuff/RC/Mariah/f8dc12e0.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a379/ANTheStuff/RC/Mariah/e12bc857.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a379/ANTheStuff/RC/Mariah/3e955679.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 5/21/2011 3:25 PM by Author "The_Stuff" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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