RE: Best engine
i would love to get a clockwork picco 28 but they are always out of stock. I want top end but still be able to do wheelies and have power...
Posted on: 9/12/2012 6:48 PM by Author "ace@" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
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RE: Best engine
Hey Guys quick question. I have the RB TM728 is the Picco 28 better? not modded or anyting.
Posted on: 9/11/2012 10:06 PM by Author "ace@" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
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RE: Best engine
what about the LRP 32? the guy a tthe hobby shop is trying to push that one on me says its the newest best one out now? Anyone own one?
Posted on: 9/7/2012 10:34 PM by Author "ace@" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
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RE: Savage 25 Diff upgrade to bullet proof
call HPI and spoke to Scott he is looking for spare ones for me
Posted on: 9/5/2012 9:40 PM by Author "ace@" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
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RE: Savage 25 Diff upgrade to bullet proof
Called HPI and they are looking for some spare ones in the back. They are not for sale seprate and that sucks!!! But hte guy at HPI is looking he sent me emails that he will keep checking!
Posted on: 9/5/2012 9:39 PM by Author "ace@" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
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RE: Savage 25 Diff upgrade to bullet proof
i just went out and bouthgt the Diff cups just for the washers!!!! HPI said they will look in the back but can't guarantee anything... Let see how they hold up i will post sone pic later tonight.
Posted on: 9/5/2012 10:42 AM by Author "ace@" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
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Venom 6.6V-LiFE-RX-Hump
Anyone have this battery? Won't it blow out the servos if it is over 6V? Also how do you charge it like any other lipo batt? http://www.venom-group.com/5C-2S-1600mah-6-6V-LiFE-RX-Hump-Battery.html
Posted on: 9/3/2012 10:01 PM by Author "ace@" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
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RE: Savage 25 Diff upgrade to bullet proof
I just bought the ring and pinion and that didn't come with the washers. If i buy the whole aluminum diff cup it comes with the washers but i have a sweet flat black aluminum diff cup made by maximizer. They don't even make them any more and are very strong. But every time i go in to clean and over haul them the diff fliud would be gone so that washer also holds the O-Ring in place nice and tight. the washer is only 0.2MM thick so i hope it takes out some play also. I am calling HPI firts thing in the mornng to see if they will ship me a couple so i can rebuild my diffs...
Posted on: 9/3/2012 9:46 PM by Author "ace@" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
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Savage 25 Diff upgrade to bullet proof
Hey All, I have upgraded my diff and put it back together the spider gears are smooth and no binding. But when i hold it and pull on hte cup joint it has quite a lot of play i have searched hi and low all over and emails HPI with now response back. Has anyone found just the big washer/shim 6X19X0.2MM 86827c? i am going to call HPI Tuesday to see if they can send me some..
Posted on: 9/2/2012 10:29 PM by Author "ace@" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
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RE: Bulkhead compatibility
I'm upgrading my savage 25 also to X and the screws that screw into the bottom into the bilk head are longer m4 X 30MM and m4 X 15MM.
Posted on: 8/31/2012 6:48 PM by Author "ace@" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
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RE: Flybarless system or not?
I have a Sookum 360 and yes they work. But be warned it not something you just plug in an go. They are complicated to set up, the instructions are clear and pretty easy but you will need a good understanding of the Bell and Hiller set up of a helicopter. The Skookum hooks up to my computer and everything is set up in a software program you get on line. I liked mine when I had it installed in my T-Rex 450, also still have my EXI four blade rotor but I got rid of all my 450's (moved up into Nitro's). I do still have my Blade 400 and am planning on installing everything into a UH-60 Blackhawk fuselage this winter. Read up on all of the control settings for your specific heli, make certain it's all set up properly, follow your Gyro instructions and you should do ok.
Posted on: 8/15/2012 5:47 PM by Author "ACE_" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: Windshield washerpump ?
Methanol vapor is is harmful when breathed in so ethanol is more popular now.
Posted on: 8/5/2012 12:31 PM by Author "Ace Dude" in the forum "RC Fuels"
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RE: Windshield washerpump ?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Bobhend I have heard that the kit for the 2000 will work on the Boxxer, just uses shorter length of the tubing. That tubing is thin-wall silicone rubber and not readily available. Thanks for finding those kits, I know a guy that needs one. Ron's has good inventory, nice. As for Slimline, let us know the story when you get them on the phone. I suspect they are re-grouping to launch the online store. Not much here on the Sullivan pumps. I have 3 and only one is not leaking. Even that one leaked once, then it stopped leaking. I don't reccomend these !! [/quote] You're correct, the SL-2000 maintenance kit will work fine on the Boxxer. It is (as you stated) just a longer length of tubing and the o-ring for the top of the fuel jug. I'm not sure it's considred thin walled, but it is more pliable than something like Prather or the old Aerotrend blue fuel tubing. I've never been able to confim this, but I have a hunch the fuel tubing Slimline uses may come from Sullivan.
Posted on: 8/5/2012 10:00 AM by Author "Ace Dude" in the forum "RC Fuels"
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RE: Windshield washerpump ?
[quote]ORIGINAL: SrTelemaster150 [quote]ORIGINAL: Ace Dude Sometimes you need to work the phone. Give Slimline a call. Update, I just checked the website for one vendor who I know carries the Slimline SL-2000 pump. His website says they have 10 maintenance kits in stock. I have no problem recommending this vendor. I have been ordering from them for 15 years. Ron's customer service is top
Posted on: 8/4/2012 7:30 PM by Author "Ace Dude" in the forum "RC Fuels"
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RE: Windshield washerpump ?
Here's the direct link to the maintenance kit: http://www.ronlund.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=RHPS&Product_Code=SLI2005&Category_Code=NITFP or for the Boxxer: http://www.ronlund.com/rcheli-prod/NITFP/SLI2006.html which is sold out.
Posted on: 8/4/2012 6:06 PM by Author "Ace Dude" in the forum "RC Fuels"
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RE: Windshield washerpump ?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Bobhend Slimline appears to be in limbo. My LHS cannot order from them, and said they were changing to direct internet sales only. the Slimline website is structured as an online retailer except that it is "under construction". I sure hope they can make this work because Slimline pumps and fuel systems are top quality. [/quote] Sometimes you need to work the phone. Give Slimline a call. Update, I just checked the website for one vendor who I know carries the Slimline SL-2000 pump. His website says they have 10 maintenance kits in stock. I have no problem recommending this vendor. I have been ordering from them for 15 years. Ron's customer service is top notch. http://www.ronlund.com/rcheli-prod/SLI2001.html
Posted on: 8/4/2012 6:04 PM by Author "Ace Dude" in the forum "RC Fuels"
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RE: Windshield washerpump ?
[quote]ORIGINAL: djstar39 I use the Boxxer pump and has always worked great but is now taking about twice as long to fill my planes. Went to find the rebuild kit but apparently they're not available. Might have to try the MKIII. Dave [/quote] Have you tried contacting Slimline directly? You should be able to purchae a rebuild kit directly from them. My Slimline SL-2000 pump is the best pump I have ever owned. Since it's a peristaltic pump so it's self-priming and your fuel never leaves the fuel tubing as it does with a geared pump. My pump must be about 10 years old and I only used a rebuild kit once. It was a done as a precautionary measure about three years ago, not because the tubing in the pump had failed. http://www.slimlineproducts.com/
Posted on: 8/4/2012 3:55 PM by Author "Ace Dude" in the forum "RC Fuels"
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8u upgrade
is there any way to make my 8u into a super?
Posted on: 6/9/2012 4:17 PM by Author "Ace" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: ESM Hawker Typhoon ARF build thread
What's a 'Scottish national'? Isn't someone from Scotland a citizen of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, or does that only apply to that great Scottish patriot, Sean Connery - who lives in the Bahamas?
Posted on: 6/5/2012 7:06 AM by Author "Hellcat Ace" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Nexus 30, where are the parts?
For Nexus 30 parts, ebay. Just search Nexus 30. Also go to tailwinz.com , Matt has loads of stuff!
Posted on: 5/11/2012 8:31 PM by Author "ACE_" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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RE: Chino airshow 2012
GREAT Photos and info Chad...(and others) as always! Thanks for sharing! - Ken
Posted on: 5/11/2012 10:09 AM by Author "FlyN Ace" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: very weird question
"Seems to me that your transmitter is in idle up mode. That is the throttle curve is like a V or U, or even flat line at 100%. It is for 3D and allows you to fly upside down where the blade pitch changes, but the throttle remains high on throttle stick movement up or down." If I remember the DX6I correctly it too has a flight mode switch at the top left. Perhaps the previous owner had the full throttle setting at selection 1 or 2 Flip it down to normal and see if that clears the issue.
Posted on: 5/6/2012 9:56 AM by Author "ACE_" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: tail servo clamp
I have a roll of aluminum tape that i bought at Walmart, if this were my problem i'd cut some pieces to put on the boom to fat'n it up just enough causing the clamps to fit tighter.
Posted on: 4/28/2012 2:38 PM by Author "ACE_" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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RE: Setti ng a new Blade 450x up for normal flying
It's coming down too hard because of the negative pitch. 50% would normally be 0 pitch 0% would then be negative 10 and 100% would then be +10. Set 0% to = -2 pitch and 100% = +10. work thes values out in your tx travel adjustments.You only need the larger negative pitch for 3D.
Posted on: 4/26/2012 2:00 PM by Author "ACE_" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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RE: blades turn - no lift
Flight Simulator is a BIG YES. It can be hours and hours of good clean intertaiment on rainy days and is great for the kids too, My grandkids always want to fly when they come over.
Posted on: 3/26/2012 2:33 PM by Author "ACE_" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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RE: blades turn - no lift
I'm not certain about this KDS 450s but probably mechanicaly the same as a T-Rex, Check the bolt at the main rotor head that goes through the main shaft. I have sheared them on my T-Rex as well as my Blade 400. If thats the case, what happens is when you rev the motor up the blades will all spin up fast then as soon as you increase pitch the rotor speed stalls down not giving you the lift needed. If you banged it hard enough to shear the rotor head bolt you likely have a bent rotor shaft as well.
Posted on: 3/23/2012 9:04 PM by Author "ACE_" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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RE: Jet legend F-4
[quote]ORIGINAL: Countryboy Billy, Thanks, I'm very happy with the way the F-4 turned out. It will be great to see some more activity on your F-4. Can't wait to see it all done. Hopefully, it won't take long to get it rigged and flying after the paint work is done. Ronnie [/quote] Yea I have a few other repairs to finish up on my other jets, T-33 I only have to fix the tanks and reinstall everything and my Super Scorpion needs a new pipe formers and glass work{Pipe failed} My other project {F-18} is almost done just need to change out elevator servos and tweek the gear. Billy
Posted on: 1/12/2012 5:14 AM by Author "ace-RCU" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Jet legend F-4
Ronnie that was great,very happy for you that every thing worked out. Hope you had a Merry Christmas and a Great New Year ! I should be able to start on the rigging on my F-4 in March ??? been a long procces getting it to this point but I'm sure it's gonna be worth the wait. Billy
Posted on: 1/11/2012 6:54 AM by Author "ace-RCU" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Vintage Sig R-C Sport Build Thread
Looks great Graeme! I have a few of these old kits for future builds and like you have not seen much out there regarding people flying or building them. The foam wing for the RC Sport and the others listed by dls is different than the one supplied with the Super Sport, Colt, Klipper, and Scamp. The earlier wing seems to be heavier and a little more rounded on the lower side than the newer Klipper, Super Sport, etc wing. I am looking for Flutterbug, Stinson, and Relic kits or plans if anyone has them. Rob
Posted on: 1/9/2012 1:41 PM by Author "chandler_ace" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Need Help Deciding!
110802377735, on ebay. 6hrs left, definitely under $200, and being a beginner, buy cheap because you will crash it.
Posted on: 1/8/2012 8:27 AM by Author "ACE_" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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