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RE: Tuned Pipe Coupler
Silicone pipe coupler have a limited lifespan because of high temperature and the pulsing during operation, the rear rubber fastener serve only to isolate from vibrations and is not stressed as much temperature wise being in the airflow. Unless you use very high nitro content like in some racing applications it should last a season, after a long storage it is a good idea to replace the coupler even if it look OK!
Posted on: 5/16/2013 7:15 PM by Author "coriolan"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11513777
RE: FRSky 2.4 GHz conversion for JR
The FrSky system is very good and reliable, here is an older review of the original system which has now been improved a lot with full telemetry: http://www.rcmodelreviews.com/reviews.shtml The good thing is that it is available directly in the US from Aloft Hobbies: http://www.alofthobbies.com/radio-gear/frsky-telemetry-system.html The plug-in module uses ppm from the Tx so it provide only 8 channels!
Posted on: 5/16/2013 2:27 PM by Author "coriolan"
in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11513507
RE: HK Heads-Up... FRSky Telemetry Modules back in stock!
If dealing with HK is too much of an hassle, FrSky products can be bought directly from the US: http://www.alofthobbies.com/radio-gear/frsky-telemetry-system.html [;)]
Posted on: 5/16/2013 8:26 AM by Author "coriolan"
in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11513167
RE: Futaba Still legal??
Smaller and a lot cheaper too[;)] And for small electric planes a switch to 2.4 Ghz band might be a good idea(less problems than FM with electric noises!)with a after market Futaba compatible module like FrSky. The original FP-R128DF was huge and heavy!
Posted on: 5/15/2013 10:27 PM by Author "coriolan"
in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11512854
RE: Look at this thing
If Jerry Dunlap says it isn't too fast.........................."throwing some parts at this thing" won't change much[;)]
Posted on: 7/31/2012 12:04 PM by Author "coriolan"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11176120
RE: Eclipse 7,not modulating rf output??
If you're using the Hitec DIN to DIN cable the "student" side has a jumper between pin #4 to disable the RF output, the "teacher" side doesn't to allow transmission. http://www.hitecrcd.com/products/accessories/transmitter-parts-and-accessories/transmitter-trainer-cords-and-usb-interfaces.html http://www.greathobbies.com/productinfo/?prod_id=HIT8310
Posted on: 7/13/2012 2:18 PM by Author "coriolan"
in the forum "Hitec/MultiPlex Radios- Ask Hitec Customer Service"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11154147
RE: best place to buy MT4
Usually hobby stuff is more expensive in Europe than here! ebay prices might seems good but off course there is no service if needed and the warranty(if any)might not apply for some markets. In NA Hobby-peoples carry the Airtronics line and their prices are reasonable: http://www.hobbypeople.net/index.php/radios-servos/radios/2-4-ghz-surface-radios/airtronics-mt-4-pistol-grip-radio-2-4g-w-telemetry.html
Posted on: 7/1/2012 10:08 AM by Author "coriolan"
in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11138644
RE: Props
Some Octura props are available in aluminium, but there is more choice in bronze props: http://zippkits.com/~zippkits/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=8&zenid=b16bb7340ddb34b8b1663cb6ed8071fe http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/categories.php?cat=Octura+Propellers Aluminium props get damaged easily!
Posted on: 6/25/2012 2:48 PM by Author "coriolan"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11131563
RE: Building GP1
As Jerry said but usually only needed on engines .45 and larger, unless your starting battery is weak! Nice job on the conversion ans these should run a lot better once set-up and proped.
Posted on: 6/12/2012 1:53 PM by Author "coriolan"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11115896
RE: crack in hull
Being a fiberglass hull epoxy will be better than CA for repair,specially around the motor mount, or you can get replacement hull from Tower : http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXZNB9&P=X
Posted on: 6/1/2012 5:16 PM by Author "coriolan"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11103101
RE: CLARENCE LEE CUSTOM
He is still in business, didn't know he had an email for comonications. Most peoples just give him a call but since you are far away a regular letter might go trough too: Lee Custom Engines 10112 Woodward Ave Sunland,CA 91040 (818) 352-3766
Posted on: 5/15/2012 7:19 PM by Author "coriolan"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11082363
RE: World F2A anf F2C
"Dudes and Dudettes" So cute and politicaly correct[8D]
Posted on: 5/2/2012 1:59 PM by Author "coriolan"
in the forum "Control Lines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11065783
RE: World F2A anf F2C
F2a as defined by the FAI is a 2.5cc engine running on FAI fuel and dual cable lines, the 4 main classes for c/l are: F2a Speed F2b aerobatic F2c Team racing F2d combat A typical F2a plane. http://youtu.be/G78GdnW6Mp0 http://youtu.be/_xW2ell-HHk http://youtu.be/IU0jrQ-Y1Zg http://youtu.be/CkNAKtdG4O0
Posted on: 4/30/2012 3:40 PM by Author "coriolan"
in the forum "Control Lines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11062711
RE: World F2A anf F2C
[quote]ORIGINAL: mathison205 i for one would like to see one of these f2a speed ships hit 200 it would be a first. [/quote] Been done already[;)] http://www.flyrc.org.uk/record/control_line.htm http://youtu.be/4vAw1CC4A3g
Posted on: 4/29/2012 11:58 AM by Author "coriolan"
in the forum "Control Lines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11061356
RE: site down??
[quote]ORIGINAL: nitroairplane Yup, yesterday from around 8-10PM GMT the site would not load for me. [/quote] By the way, how was your trip to Whistler[8D]
Posted on: 4/25/2012 11:42 AM by Author "coriolan"
in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11056368
RE: Ace Foam Wings
MWC has replica of the Ace foam wing(cut instead of molded), Select Hobby still has some original Ace: http://www.mwcores.com/servlet/Categories?category=ACE http://www.selecthobbies.com/kitdata.htm Very convenient for a quick build!
Posted on: 4/25/2012 11:34 AM by Author "coriolan"
in the forum "Control Lines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11056354
RE: site down??
If you mean RCU's site, it indeed behave funny sometime[;)]
Posted on: 4/24/2012 3:36 PM by Author "coriolan"
in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11055284
RE: K&B Boat engine
Bigger than a Picco P80(I have one too)would have to be the K&B .91 from the early 90's with the old style carb. The crankcase and front end are one piece unlike the old K&B .45. Apicture would be most helpfull to identify it. The good thing with K&B is the ease of finding spare, unlike Picco,Rossi,OPS and OS!
Posted on: 4/17/2012 7:55 PM by Author "coriolan"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11046584
RE: K&B Boat engine
K&B made inboard and outboard engines, there is pictures of them on the mecoa site: http://www.mecoa.com/kb/marine/marine_inboard.htm http://www.mecoa.com/kb/marine/marine_outboard.htm The older .21 inboard had a different induction(front intake instead of rear drum)but beside that there isn't much difference in layout.
Posted on: 4/16/2012 9:38 PM by Author "coriolan"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11045174
RE: what is Webra Bully??
[quote]ORIGINAL: rainedave There was also a diesel Bully. David [/quote] Had one of these around 1958,lked it very much for C/L stunt in a 36" semi scale,latter on they made a glow version which wasn't as popular like the Webra Mach-I 2.5cc glow. Webra diesel were very well made and good runners!
Posted on: 4/14/2012 11:02 AM by Author "coriolan"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11041633
RE: Rear Integral Tank for DC Spitfire
Maybe this company could help, they have parts for many British diesels: http://www.modelenginespares.co.uk/
Posted on: 4/10/2012 7:17 PM by Author "coriolan"
in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11036962
RE: HELP ME... NEED HELP WITH OPS 40 ROTARY VALVE TIMING
The two slots on the disk are to set for CW or CCW rotation. The intake window of the disk should be open when the piston is on its way up(start to open when you rotate the crankshaft in the direction you want to run). The back plate can go in 4 different positions but only 2 will give proper timing depending on which slot you use on the disk. Some details in that RCG post: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=12462120&postcount=25 That 31" mono will be a rocket with that engine[;)]
Posted on: 4/6/2012 8:27 AM by Author "coriolan"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11030653
RE: Arrow Mfg. 3 cyclinder glow driver manual
There is several dealers for ARROW Mfg,but they are mostly in Ontario. His e-mail is on the site: http://webhome.idirect.com/~arrowmfg/
Posted on: 4/5/2012 6:16 PM by Author "coriolan"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11030059
RE: Gas engine for CL?
Was done a lot before the glow plug came along! http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/arden.htm
Posted on: 4/5/2012 2:04 PM by Author "coriolan"
in the forum "Control Lines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11029714
RE: Total N00b to RC trucks.. I need a remote!
[quote]ORIGINAL: VeeDaub  So I've always wanted to get an electric RC truck and I decided that before I rush into it I would play with some cheap stuff first. So I picked up this super retro Radio Shack Monster Patrol from the Salvation Army for 6 bucks and I have an old remote from a similar Radio Shack RC truck from when I was younger that I'm hoping to match up. Both are 27MHz but I really don't know much else about matching them together. The truck still needs a 7.2v Ni-Cd battery for the motor, a standard 9V battery for the reciever, and 6 AA batteries for the transmitter stated by the info I've found on the Radio Shack site. So would it be worth it getting those batteries for the truck or going ahead and buying a new transmitter/receiver kit with a new 7.2v Li-Po battery pack? [/quote] The radio shack Tx/Rx combo is most likelly not hobby grade and 27Mhz AM. If the receiver is integrated (Rx,esc and servo)it might only work with its stock transmitter since those kind of cars are sold complete and not really compatible with regular hobby 27Mhz Tx. $ 6.00 was cheap but it might cost you a lot to bring it in running condition. Zor is right about posting your question in the car forum to get relevant answer,r/c car drivers like to experiment a lot!
Posted on: 4/1/2012 3:24 PM by Author "coriolan"
in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11024056
RE: clutch for nitro boat
rcbum So it is just the engine being tight (which will improve after a few runs). 1/4 inch cable is a bit of an overkill for an ASP .46 as that is what is used with .80/.90 racing glow engines or gasoline 23cc and above. I assume you are using a teflon liner for the cable or a brass tubing 9/32 ID. Also leave a good gap between the drive dog and strut as the cable get shorter when running under load. Another poster in Brazil mentioned that the ASP .46 is hard to turn over when starting. The Hobbico-90 starter should be up to the task when using a car battery anyway. Could you post a few pictures of your boat?
Posted on: 4/1/2012 3:07 PM by Author "coriolan"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11024033
RE: DIY transmitter custom / modular
You will have to make one yourself or modify an existing one as there is no such thing. You will get more help in a DIY electronic forum than here! http://www.rcgroups.com/diy-electronics-199/
Posted on: 4/1/2012 6:22 AM by Author "coriolan"
in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11023468
RE: clutch for nitro boat
Is the drive line well aligned, and are you using a flex cable or rigid shaft? ABC engines are harder to turn over because of the TDC pinch and requires a good starter and battery specially if .45 or bigger. It is common to loosen the plug on .67/.90 for start-up even when using an adequate starter. If there is any binding in the drive line,the engine won't run for long, the clutch would be the first thing to go south!
Posted on: 3/31/2012 2:02 PM by Author "coriolan"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11022640
RE: clutch for nitro boat
It really only makes sense in a scale application if you need to have forward/reverse, here is a nice example with two RCV four strokes in a Riva "Aquarama", electric start reverse and clutch(time two!): http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1531177#post19741506 http://www.bmbtechnik.de/aquariva.html All custom build, money no object[;)] Despite all that work the run is less than impressive, a bad case of "over engineering"[8|]
Posted on: 3/31/2012 11:11 AM by Author "coriolan"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11022510
RE: Need nitro motor
There is only 3 engine in the current line up (.21,.45,.90)for marine use: http://www.teampicco.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=154&Itemid=487
Posted on: 3/27/2012 7:27 PM by Author "coriolan"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11017845
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