RE: RARE CAR!!!!
Yeah, I also have one of the orginal Tamiya Hornets, My first R/C car. It's still a blast. Years ago you could get skis for the front to run them in snow. Should have picked up a set while I could. A buddy of mine has an old kyosho optima-belt driven 4 wheel drive buggy. Old school rocks.[sm=thumbup.gif]
Posted on: 1/28/2005 9:51 PM by Author "leisure lake" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: RARE CAR!!!!
Nope, All it needed was a battery. The pic makes it look like the bright orange wheels are faded, but they are not. The Super Hornet looks new. Not even any scratches on the bottom. I also bought a HPI dash that was supposed to be a "roller" I wanted it to put a Cougar body on it for car shows. When I won the bid the seller said there was more there than he thought. For $27.50 I received a complete running car and radio, plus a brand new battery in the package, and a new set of BBS style wheels. Oh yeah and the charger too! Gotta love ebay.
Posted on: 1/28/2005 5:59 PM by Author "leisure lake" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2595236

RE: RARE CAR!!!!
Here was a great deal, I bought a radio off of ebay for $30. This is what the seller "tossed in" The nubs on the orginal tires are not even wore.[:)]
Posted on: 1/28/2005 2:15 PM by Author "leisure lake" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: MRP -- What happened to them?
[:D] Here's mine
Posted on: 1/28/2005 1:40 PM by Author "leisure lake" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2594322

RE: Steam
My dream boat has always been a steam powered African Queen. The Midwest steam engines seem pretty simple to operate, but not built for speed. The boiler is fired by a sterno/parrifin based fuel. Sounds like a fun project, don't get burned!
Posted on: 1/27/2005 5:54 PM by Author "leisure lake" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: Starting an inboard engine
A belt around your flywheel spun by a 12 volt starter will get your inboard running.
Posted on: 4/2/2004 12:46 PM by Author "leisure lake" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1683650

RE: High pitch squeal from ESC
This happens as soon as I hook up the wires to the motor, without giving it any throttle. When I give it a throttle the noise is still there. Also when I have the motor hooked up directly to the battery it runs like a raped ape, but when it goes through the speed controller it seems like it's running alot slower. I will check my throttle trim and see if that makes any difference. Thanks!
Posted on: 3/29/2004 9:56 AM by Author "leisure lake" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1669985

High pitch squeal from ESC
I have a Novak 610-RV ESC in a boat project I'm working on. When I hook up the motor I get a high pitched squeal from the ESC. The motor is a MRP MS-1 pro marine series. What would cause this, and what do I do to fix it? Thanks peeps.
Posted on: 3/28/2004 3:22 PM by Author "leisure lake" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1667821

RE: Anyone know what kind of car this is??
[quote]REPLY[/quote] Welcome to the forum Jarod. I would agree it is an old rc12. Many years ago they used to have carpet races at our local track, and that was the car of choice. You stole it for a buck. Good job.[sm=greedy.gif]
Posted on: 9/16/2003 9:07 PM by Author "leisure lake" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1141635

auto paint
Can you use regular automobile paint on lexon? The reason I was wondering is I just got a body that I want to paint to match my car, and I don't think I could find dark tourmiline green lexon paint. Thanks! jeff
Posted on: 9/10/2003 12:40 AM by Author "leisure lake" in the forum "RC Painting, Detailing & Bodies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1125002

RE: Hello Peeps
[sm=biggrin.gif] Wow, Great work. I love the Stratus. I just got a new Cougar body that I was gonna paint like my own car, but after seeing your paintjobs I'm thinking all together different.[sm=idea.gif]
Posted on: 9/10/2003 12:27 AM by Author "leisure lake" in the forum "RC Painting, Detailing & Bodies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1124972

How do "Fail Safes" work?
:eek: A fail safe is probably a good idea. My cousin was up this week from Mississippi, we went down to the lake to do a little fishing, and were talking R/C boats. He told me that his son and him were out in the gulf fishing for shark when a large R/C boat went by them "cruzing along pretty good". They looked around and there wasn't anybody within sight. He said he was really
Posted on: 8/28/2003 8:14 PM by Author "leisure lake" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1088065

SKDaddle Too
Yea, That's what I'm hoping will happen here. So Flying Monkey since you are interested in boats and planes both, have you ever built a float plane? I think that would be a way cool, love to have one.
Posted on: 7/11/2003 5:32 AM by Author "leisure lake" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=945066

A Bad Day At The Lake (a$$hole At The Park)
I think you may have taken my post all wrong, I do not disagree with maxxoverload, heck if that jerk he dealt with was in "the bluffs" (my home) he would have been lucky to walk away. I just hate to see our r/c buddies bitchin at each other.
Posted on: 7/11/2003 5:15 AM by Author "leisure lake" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=852937

A Bad Day At The Lake (a$$hole At The Park)
I agree with RCBoatLover--Chill out guys, This is not the reason this forum exsists.
Posted on: 7/11/2003 4:05 AM by Author "leisure lake" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=852935

SKDaddle Too
Thanks!, I emailed them requesting another set of instructions. But if anyone else has one I would still like to see pics for ideas, or some used running hardware to complete it.
Posted on: 7/10/2003 8:40 PM by Author "leisure lake" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=945064

SKDaddle Too
I have an old Dumas SKDaddle Too I started building many years ago. After finding this forum I thought I might try to finish it. Does anybody out there have one? I misplaced the instructions somewhere, and really have no idea on the hardware setup. The hull is pretty much completed, but thats it. A picture of the setup from a finished one (or the parts to do so) would be greatly appreciated. Thanks r/c'ers!
Posted on: 7/10/2003 8:13 PM by Author "leisure lake" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=945062

Need help, What type of boat is this?
You might try a place called Happy Hobby Shop. [email]hobby@happyhobby.com[/email]. Stock number 1323409200 is a cox nitro cat.
Posted on: 7/8/2003 8:07 PM by Author "leisure lake" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=932465

Need help, What type of boat is this?
Also a blast on snow, but I doubt you would find much in Fresno.
Posted on: 7/8/2003 2:17 PM by Author "leisure lake" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=932462

winch
What is the application you are looking for? Do you want to use this for an actual winch for a R/C truck or something? or just for looks.
Posted on: 6/30/2003 10:38 PM by Author "leisure lake" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=911000

12 foot HMS Solebay Battle Class destroyer for sale
Wow, Very cool. Not too many R/C's that you need a trailer for to take to the lake. Do you sail this, or basically just display it?
Posted on: 6/30/2003 5:59 PM by Author "leisure lake" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=911422

winch
Yep, Flying Monkey is right, These are non functional and made for scale tugs. Sterling and several other manufacturers make all kinds of deck hardware for scale ships.
Posted on: 6/30/2003 5:51 PM by Author "leisure lake" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=910997

Boat for pulse jet?
I wish I could say that that pic was my boat, but it's not. I saw that on SharkRacing's webpage. I can't imagine what the swimmers and fisherman on my lake would say if they saw something like that ripping across the water.
Posted on: 6/27/2003 2:55 PM by Author "leisure lake" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=846449

Boat for pulse jet?
Here you go
Posted on: 6/26/2003 2:13 PM by Author "leisure lake" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=846445

boater down
You guys are all lucky. My little brother (38) who has been into electrics with me for years suffered a devastating stroke on Monday. he recently bought a pontoon that he has moored on the Missisippi, and I was working on a nitro to bring along for fun and games. Looks like that will never happen. He is now in intensive care and may not survive. He loved his r/c boats and I just wanted to let the rest of you r/c boaters out there know that life can be short. Enjoy the hobby while you can. LL
Posted on: 6/13/2003 1:57 AM by Author "leisure lake" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=858120

elecrtic motor testing
Well I got my moters tested, and my wife has sparked an interest in my hobby-all at the same time! jeff
Posted on: 6/7/2003 4:19 PM by Author "leisure lake" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=837309

elecrtic motor testing
Never realized just how much torque one of those puppies had without being mounted in anything. wow
Posted on: 6/7/2003 12:52 AM by Author "leisure lake" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=837305

elecrtic motor testing
Thank you Peter
Posted on: 6/6/2003 2:10 PM by Author "leisure lake" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=837304

elecrtic motor testing
I have a couple of 540's I need to test, Can I just hook them up to a 7.2 battery pack without harming them, or do I need to go through a speed controller? Thanks! Leisure Lake
Posted on: 6/6/2003 2:15 AM by Author "leisure lake" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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Mrp Fastcat?
Here is a closer shot showing the other connector, Thanks! I guess my jpeg file is too large. I'll try to send it to the pagemaster.
Posted on: 5/14/2003 3:08 PM by Author "leisure lake" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=770648