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RE: Stumbled on a VORTEX!!!
That actually looks more like an ultra rare Vorper.....gotta be worth at least $1200. sweet deal!!
Posted on: 8/18/2012 6:38 AM by Author "cbk07"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
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RE: Are the new Thunder Tiger 40s actually 46s?
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Posted on: 7/11/2012 4:58 AM by Author "cbk07"
in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Are the new Thunder Tiger 40s actually 46s?
Here in Connecticut we had a NEPRO member this spring who purchased one of these .46 motors in a .40 case new from Omni Models. We were hoping it was an isolated event so decided to let it slide. Looks like it may be more of a widespread problem. As already mentioned, it should be relatively easy to police even if a bit of a nuisance. The major downside as I see it is that it allows an excuse for the guy that may decide to cheat by changing out the piston, sleeve, rod. In the end, it should be pretty easy to tell by speed and sound if someone has one of these motors
Posted on: 7/11/2012 4:56 AM by Author "cbk07"
in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Havok and Rattler....New Q500 Kits
Sorry for the delay I did get three flights on it last week. Plane flies just like it should. Felt ready to race after two flights. I am starting to build number two now
Posted on: 5/24/2012 4:47 AM by Author "cbk07"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
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RE: CLUB 40 IN NEW ENGLAND?
[quote]ORIGINAL: airwebb I raced with you guys last year in Salem. I flew my white Raider in the sportsman class. I flew out and now I have to race Q-500. There are a few other guys (john, eric, jeff, jeffrey)  that have been making regular trips down to your races from our club. I havent been able to get a Q500 plane together yet for this season plus we just had our first baby. So im sure you understand when I say most of my time has been taken up. Thank you for the response though. [/quote] Justin, I thought I recognized your name. Congratulations on the baby!! Mine are now 12 and 14......they grow up fast, spend as much time with them as you can. The hobby will be here long after your baby grows up. We have been real happy to have the other Maine guys join us, they are a great addition to our group. Hopefully when things settle down you can come back and join us too Take care, Craig
Posted on: 5/18/2012 5:20 AM by Author "cbk07"
in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: CLUB 40 IN NEW ENGLAND?
Justin, Check out www.nepro.org We race in Connecticut and Massacusetts. While we are primarily Q-500 (AMA 424 and 426) we also offer a sportsman class at all of our races which allows you to fly anything you have. A few guys from Maine joined us last year in sportsman and moved up to 424 this year. We have a great group of guys that are willing to help out all that we can. Our next race is this Sunday (5/20) in Hadley Mass. If you are free, come down and join us!!
Posted on: 5/17/2012 4:41 AM by Author "cbk07"
in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Havok and Rattler....New Q500 Kits
You can contact Joe at tropeajm@gmail.com for availability info Got my wings covered....just need to install a tank, rx, battery and tie up a few loose ends
Posted on: 4/1/2012 4:59 PM by Author "cbk07"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
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RE: Havok and Rattler....New Q500 Kits
I believe the laser cutting was done this week and the wings are in process. I will check with Joe for contact info and availability and post here
Posted on: 3/30/2012 3:18 AM by Author "cbk07"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
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RE: Havok and Rattler....New Q500 Kits
Got some clear on it. Just have to cover the wing and will get some flights on it. I have built Seekers, Hurrikanes, Vortex's, Intimidators, etc. Like Dan said, the differences are subtle but really do make the build foolproof. The fuse sides are only 1/8" thick, but with all of the interlocking parts and 1/8" doublers it feels extremely rigid. With the quality of todays laser cutting, these things just keep getting easier to build. I am still waiting to find one that is mid-air proof!!
Posted on: 3/26/2012 12:16 PM by Author "cbk07"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
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RE: Havok and Rattler....New Q500 Kits
[quote]ORIGINAL: qm40dego Hey cbk07, Very nice did you get my pm on how much biult ready to be covered......Thanks [/quote] Sorry, I believe he is only offering it in kit form
Posted on: 3/24/2012 2:45 PM by Author "cbk07"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
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RE: Havok and Rattler....New Q500 Kits
[quote]ORIGINAL: HighPlains Havok, really? They couldn't come up with an original name? [/quote] I didn't name it, just built it! Is there a Havok already available from someone else??
Posted on: 3/24/2012 2:13 PM by Author "cbk07"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
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Havok and Rattler....New Q500 Kits
I am just finishing up a new Havok......ready for clear. This plane was drawn by Dan Kane and will be available from Joe Tropea very soon. This kit has a slightly different construction making it almost impossible not to build dead straight. The quality and design of the kit are phenomenal......parts fit is spot on. The Havok has a 66-012 airfoil and will be available with a sheeted wing with skinned hinges, horns installed and CF reinforced trailing edge (I believe). The Rattler is the same fuse designed with a wing saddle that accepts a Viper wing. Hope to get this one in the air within the next couple of weeks and will post a flight report. Here is a link to some pics of my build thread on NEPRO http://forum.nepro.org/index.php?topic=167.0
Posted on: 3/24/2012 9:22 AM by Author "cbk07"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
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RE: Intimidator II Construction Thread
Thanks Gary....not familiar with the .25 and did not know it has a remote needle Craig
Posted on: 3/19/2012 7:50 AM by Author "cbk07"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
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RE: Intimidator II Construction Thread
Scott, I believe this mount has the same mounting pattern as the popular quickee mounts and may fit your .25. Hole pattern dimensions are in the link. If it fits, you could switch back and forth easily http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXEVS5&P=7
Posted on: 3/19/2012 4:26 AM by Author "cbk07"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
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RE: Intimidator II Construction Thread
ScottFL78, Pay close attention to how you glue up the fuse doublers. On the ones I have built, the writing is on the outside of the balsa. Just make sure you glue the doubler on the correct side of the fuse side. The right fuse side is shorter than the left in front of the wing saddle to give the plane right thrust so they are not symmetrical. A couple of my buddies have glued the doubles on the wrong side. The plane is also designed with 1 degree (I believe) of down thrust
Posted on: 3/12/2012 6:13 AM by Author "cbk07"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
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RE: Intimidator II Construction Thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: scottfl78 Yeah was just showing the writing on the parts and their width. Here is what she looks like. [/quote] That is correct in the last pic. Here is a pic of how they are supposed to be
Posted on: 3/12/2012 6:05 AM by Author "cbk07"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
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RE: Anyone built a Nat'l Balsa INTIMIDATOR 2 Q500?
Here is a Intimidator wing thread. We use CF and glass to stiffen the trailing edge, but the ply will work fine too http://forum.nepro.org/index.php?topic=156.0
Posted on: 2/28/2012 5:03 AM by Author "cbk07"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
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RE: Pylon 424 $$$$$ REDICULOUS!
There are several other options. The Intimidator II from National balsa is a fantastic kit for $100.......easy to build once you learn how to sheet wings and extremely competitive. Also, the Snaker is a great fuse kit designed around the Viper wing or the Seeker which comes with a sheeted wing. The Hurrikane is another that comes with a sheeted wing. I have built/flown all of these and assure you they are 100% competitive in 424 and all can be built for under $200 with minimal skills. All are laser cut kits and require no special skills to build if you have any prior experience. Part of the fun in racing for me is the building, always trying to improve with every plane I build http://www.nationalbalsa.com/Kits_s/238.htm http://q500racing.com/seeker/ http://q500racing.com/snaker/ http://www.supertrc.com/details.asp?ProdID=54&category=10.
Posted on: 12/29/2011 5:51 AM by Author "cbk07"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
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RE: Balsa wood for pylon racing planes
I have used the skins from National Balsa for years.....very nice. His Intimidator Q500 is a fantastic kit too. I am building two of them right now
Posted on: 12/27/2011 6:16 AM by Author "cbk07"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
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RE: Hurrikane Build Thread
I was talking to a friend yesterday who told me that the Hurrikane and Seeker kits will no longer be available. Any truth to this? They are nice kits.....hate to see them disappear. I have built 4 Seekers and 2 Hurrikanes, all have been great flying planes
Posted on: 12/2/2011 5:24 AM by Author "cbk07"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
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Jett Q40 w/ Muffler and Spinner for sale
Thanks for looking http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemid=793024&electric=0
Posted on: 10/26/2011 3:53 PM by Author "cbk07"
in the forum "Q-40 Racing"
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Spektrum A5030 / A5040 for Q500?
Has anyone had any experience with the Spektrum A5030 / A5040 servos in 424 or 426? A friend recommended them. The specs look great, but I remember reading something about them not working real well at 6 volts. Thanks
Posted on: 8/8/2011 4:37 AM by Author "cbk07"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
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RE: NATS practice day - pics
Excellent pictures Robert. Thanks for sharing them with us. Good luck to everyone there!! Craig
Posted on: 7/5/2011 4:54 AM by Author "cbk07"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
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RE: Jett SS .40 426 motor
The fuel actually comes in under the carb. The carb is really just an air valve allowing the engine to be choked off to kill. Don't think that no air seal around the carb or venturi is an issue at all
Posted on: 5/13/2011 6:37 PM by Author "cbk07"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
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RE: Mirror mirror, who's quickie is greenest of all?
Will do.....thanks Denis
Posted on: 4/19/2011 12:53 PM by Author "cbk07"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
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RE: Mirror mirror, who's quickie is greenest of all?
[quote]ORIGINAL: djlyon My orange Vmax and my new GREENIE Vmax. The Green one is new production. Tim Lime is making them again using the original molds. The wings use balsa sheet rather than Rohacell. He changed because the price of Rohacell went out of sight. He also puts in the tail skid. In the fuselage (not tail cone) just forward of the elevator ball joints. Denis [/quote] Very nice Denis. How can I purchase one?? Craig
Posted on: 4/17/2011 3:42 AM by Author "cbk07"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
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RE: Mirror mirror, who's quickie is greenest of all?
A close second
Posted on: 4/12/2011 5:21 AM by Author "cbk07"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
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RE: Post pictures of your RACERS!
After my busy winter.... 2 Intimidators, 2 Seekers, 1 Ninja and a Vortex
Posted on: 4/12/2011 5:15 AM by Author "cbk07"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
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RE: Post pictures of your RACERS!
Got some green in my stable this year too
