RE: shop ideas
Thanks for the ideas guys.
Posted on: 6/14/2010 12:30 AM by Author "cruzomatic" in the forum "Beginners"
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shop ideas
Guys, just moved into a new house and had a shop built into it. Let me hear some ideas please. It's about the size of a one car garage.
Posted on: 6/6/2010 12:55 PM by Author "cruzomatic" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Cell phones ?
Nah, I've spoken on my cell about two feet away from a buddy of mine while he was flying. No problem.
Posted on: 6/6/2010 12:48 PM by Author "cruzomatic" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Opinions on Magnum 4 strokes please
Great engines. I have a lot of them, but did experience my first bad one just last week. I have it on my Sig Skybolt ARF and had my Mag .91RFS crank break while flying. I was able to get it down deadstick fine, but the engine is toast with a busted crank. I'm only assuming the bearings gave way too and maybe even the piston. etc, etc. The engine was purchased about a year and a half ago but only had about a gallon through it as it sat new in the box for a long time before finding a ride. Anyway, I called Magnum and they said the 'warranty' was expired and I would have to pay to have it rebuilt. The metal on the crank was different shades so there was surely something wrong with it from the start and it was only a matter of time. Oh well......just my bad experience with one of my many Magnums.
Posted on: 5/16/2010 4:25 PM by Author "cruzomatic" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Hi, new to RC
"I am wondering if anyone else here on the forum is a pilot." We are all pilots here. [:D][;)] SIG LT-40 is a nice kit to begin with. Get some help when first flying though.
Posted on: 5/9/2010 9:32 AM by Author "cruzomatic" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Electric fuel pump
I like the manual version. More contol seems to me and no need for a battery......but that's just me. [:D]
Posted on: 5/9/2010 9:30 AM by Author "cruzomatic" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Powermaster fuel?? No more?
Went to Hobbytown yesterday...Powermaster was $15.99-$17.99.......their fuel $23.99-$32.99
Posted on: 5/6/2010 1:50 AM by Author "cruzomatic" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: blew up my Magnum .91RFS
I'll call global service this morning.
Posted on: 5/5/2010 7:30 AM by Author "cruzomatic" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: blew up my Magnum .91RFS
[quote]ORIGINAL: carrellh My brother had that happen twice. On his, the pin for the rod broke off. Both times he sent them to the Global service center with the sales invoice and a letter, and they replaced the crank at no charge. I guess they got a batch of bad crankshafts. [/quote] Yup, that's exactly what happen. Glad I was able to get the plane down. [;)]
Posted on: 5/5/2010 1:42 AM by Author "cruzomatic" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: GP Piper Cherokee wing question
That's probably what I'll end up doing is not glueing it together. I will put the nylon strap on there though.
Posted on: 5/5/2010 1:39 AM by Author "cruzomatic" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Powermaster fuel?? No more?
[quote]ORIGINAL: ProBroJoe [quote]ORIGINAL: cruzomatic Went to Hobbytown yesterday...Powermaster was 15.99-17.99.......their fuel 23.99-32-.99 [/quote] Yikes - that's highway robbery man! The last gallon of Patriot ''Supreme'' 15% I bought from my local Hobbytown was $14.99. I wonder why it's so much more expensive your way? [/quote] Wow, nice. I'll
Posted on: 5/5/2010 1:29 AM by Author "cruzomatic" in the forum "Beginners"
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blew up my Magnum .91RFS
Had my relatively new Magnum .91RFS blow up yesterday during a flight of my trusty Sig Skybolt ARF. I landed without incident and walked away with zero damage. Opened up the engine and the crank is blown. The metal looked as if it was two different shades so my guess it had a weak stress point in the metal. I bought the engine a while ago but had it new in the box until installing it in the Skybolt. It has less than a gallon through it. What now??
Posted on: 5/4/2010 3:15 PM by Author "cruzomatic" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: GP Piper Cherokee wing question
I haven't flown my yet either. As far as balance, I'm using a 6.0v 1400mah nicad for the rx and a Magnum .52RFS for the power. I haven't balanced it yet, but I'll surely post back to let you know. I have the battery pack just next to the servos, but could possibly move it up under the fuel tank if needed to move the CG forward some. As far as glue for the wing, I'm not sure exactly what I'm going to do yet. Transporting to the field is not too big of an issue for me. I just might glue them together. My wing halves slide nicely onto the aluminum rod then into the wings. 'They're not snug at all. Hummmm, decisions?? What prop are you guys using? I'm considering a 12x6 or 12x8? Take care.
Posted on: 5/3/2010 10:30 PM by Author "cruzomatic" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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Powermaster fuel?? No more?
I called a hobby shop in Dallas to buy Powermaster fuel as my LHS that sold it closed its doors. I was told Powermaster is out of business???!!! I've been flying for 10 years plus now and have only burned Powermaster 15/18 and 15/20 this whole time. What now??
Posted on: 5/3/2010 10:20 PM by Author "cruzomatic" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: GP Piper Cherokee wing question
Didn't know about the review.. thanks. According to it......no glue on the wing. That'll work......
Posted on: 5/2/2010 11:00 PM by Author "cruzomatic" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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GP Piper Cherokee wing question
Putting the finishing touches on my Cherokee and would like some help trying to figure out the wing. According to the instructions the wing just goes on the aluminum rod and is then finished off with a nylon strap at the base of the wing? So what holds the whole thing together? Did anyone glue both halves together? Any problems with just running the stock setup as GP suggests? Thanks.
Posted on: 5/2/2010 3:50 PM by Author "cruzomatic" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Super Skybolt vs Super Stearman
I have the skybolt matched up with a magnum .91RFS swinging an APC 14x6 prop. Nice flying plane, I'd recommend it 10 times over. Great easy build..minimal assembly required at the field but all bipes do. [;)]
Posted on: 5/1/2010 2:55 AM by Author "cruzomatic" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Great Planes J-3 Cub .40 ARF fabric covered, whos got one?
I have one. Mine has a Magnum 70RFS in it and it's probably too much. EASY on the throttle with your .91RFS. Great flying plane.....very, very floaty which makes it a bit difficult to land sometimes[:D]. Have to use rudder when turning and when taking off/landing and very easy to ground loop and tends to weather vane into the wind. It looks perfect in the air. I think every R/C pilot should have a J3 Cub in their fleet at some point. Good luck.
Posted on: 3/17/2010 5:47 PM by Author "cruzomatic" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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next heli after Honey Bee
Okay guys, I'm assuming this has been asked tons before so please bear with me...I'm ready to move up from my honey bee FP. Please suggest something. I'm looking for an RTF as I have little to no time to build and the bigger the better. I'd like to keep it $300.00 or less, something belt driven and CP. Thanks,,, Take care
Posted on: 1/23/2010 10:47 AM by Author "cruzomatic" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
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RE: What did ya get?
I've been flying 9+ years now and I have NEVER received anything R/C related just like this Christmas. Hahahahaha,,,maybe my next wife will get the picture. Go figure. [8|]
Posted on: 12/25/2009 8:45 PM by Author "cruzomatic" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: lets see your dirty planes
What's that white stuff on the ground? [;)]
Posted on: 12/13/2009 5:31 PM by Author "cruzomatic" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Larger Revolver
I hear ya. [;)] Who understands them?? Not me!
Posted on: 10/26/2009 4:29 PM by Author "cruzomatic" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Larger Revolver
[quote]ORIGINAL: ChuckW Think I'll send the wife a link to this one with the Holidays coming up and all. Maybe I will luck out and get one. [/quote] I've been flying for 9 years and my wife has NEVER bought me anything R/C related. I guess I'm a bit bitter. [;)]
Posted on: 10/23/2009 12:54 AM by Author "cruzomatic" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: What RTF or ARFs roll fastest?
I agree with Ken, the Sig SE does roll really fast,,,,,,,FAST!!!! I'd recommend it.
Posted on: 10/9/2009 12:43 PM by Author "cruzomatic" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: nervous about maiden
I've been flying just about 9 years and still get nervous. Happens to the best of us. [:D] If you're too nervous, ask a pilot you trust to help get the maiden out of the way for you, nothing wrong with that. The second flight is usually just as good as the first without all the trimming needed.
Posted on: 9/30/2009 2:21 AM by Author "cruzomatic" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: The joy of watching your son's first landing
Sushi, how old is your son? Mine is 7 and I'm wondering if he's ready? He can take off, fly around and land consistently on the G2 sim without crashing.
Posted on: 9/30/2009 2:17 AM by Author "cruzomatic" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Magnum 70 Four Stroke.
Very good engine. I have two of the Magnum .70RFS and about six other 4 stroke Magnums in various sizes.
Posted on: 9/29/2009 1:46 AM by Author "cruzomatic" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: are Thunder Tiger good engines?
Very good engines. I have two .91FS, two .46pro's and two .61pros. I'd recommend them with no problems.
Posted on: 9/23/2009 8:31 AM by Author "cruzomatic" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: 3 blade prop question
That's the way I learned it. Going from 3 blade to 2 blade. Decrease diameter by 1" and increase pitch by 1. Good luck.
Posted on: 9/13/2009 10:03 AM by Author "cruzomatic" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: How old are you?
36 flying for 9 years now and hopfully until I'm done.
Posted on: 9/13/2009 9:59 AM by Author "cruzomatic" in the forum "Beginners"
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