RE: Can the Pitts Special 120 (60
[quote]ORIGINAL: opjose A single winged plane with a long snout ( but not a long engine mounting box ) is typically far easier to convert to electric. Usually you can use a coping saw to cut out the front and back area in front of the cowl, then use a hobby knife to get the sides. Your batteries end up where the fuel tank would go. You may have to add a bit of re-inforcement along the sides, but with the front ''top'' off, this is not difficult. Consider modify a single wing ARF instead. [/quote] Thanks Opjose, I truly appreciate the advice.
Posted on: 9/24/2009 9:47 PM by Author "maverickma" in the forum "NitroModels Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9121682

RE: Can the Pitts Special 120 (60
[quote]ORIGINAL: opjose Planes that are specifically made for EP use, are designed around that intent. As such they are easier to deal with when electrifying. The best of both worlds are planes that are designed around either system. That said, if you have experience modifying ARFs for electrification, you should not have a problem, however the work is totally up to you. The placement of the hatch is always the single biggest problem. Some people sidestep this by not providing an access hatch at all! ( go figure! ). I can't imagine flying once, then having the recharge the packs while they are mounted on the plane. Typically I bring out enough packs for at least a half dozen flights and start cycling the first ones after the first flight. [/quote] Totally agree on all points. I've never attempted an electric conversion so I think I'll pass on this one. Yeah, could not imagine just leaving the battery in the plane...makes no sense and is totally unsafe. I do the same...I always have at least 2 or 3 batteries per plane and recharge at the field as soon as I run a pack down. I guess I'll skip this plane...bummer....looks so nice and I love Pitts biplanes. Been eyeing up the Zero Gravity Pitts but its a tad pricey for a 42" plane....an I'm looking to go larger for my club field planes.
Posted on: 9/24/2009 2:38 PM by Author "maverickma" in the forum "NitroModels Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9120752

Can the Pitts Special 120 (60
I'm hoping a NP support person will respond. I've built numerous large electrics and was wondering if this kit could be converted to electric. It's hard to tell if there is room for a battery bay from the pictures. It appears that there could be if the servos were relocated rearward. Please let me know your thoughts.
Posted on: 9/24/2009 11:56 AM by Author "maverickma" in the forum "NitroModels Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9111524

RE: Can the Pitts Special 120 (60
[quote]ORIGINAL: opjose Almost any ARF ''CAN'' be converted to Electric. The question is if it is worth doing? The biggest problem you'll have is the battery access hatch. Since there is no provision for one, you'll have to figure out your own way of putting one in, WITHOUT weakening the existing structure. Biplane conversions are especially problematic because of the short snout on most planes. [/quote] Yep, its the hatch and the room for the battery that I'm worried about. I can't find an assembly manual for the plane anywhere which might help. It's just priced so well at around $200 which makes it tempting. For $100 more I can get a biplane that is specifically made for electric so maybe that's a better idea. [&o]
Posted on: 9/24/2009 1:03 AM by Author "maverickma" in the forum "NitroModels Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9119596

RE: Can the Pitts Special 120 (60
Um.....Nitroplanes support? Hullo?
Posted on: 9/23/2009 12:19 AM by Author "maverickma" in the forum "NitroModels Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9117014

RE: sealing control surfaces- why?
All great information everyone. I picked up my blenderm tape so I'm ready to seal! Thanks for the replies...super helpful. Doug
Posted on: 9/12/2009 10:28 PM by Author "maverickma" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9090659

RE: sealing control surfaces- why?
[quote]ORIGINAL: speedy72vega [quote]ORIGINAL: maverickma So can someone give me an explanation on how to seal the gap with hinge tape? Do I tape both top and bottom? Do I fully delfect the control (elevator, aileron etc) and then apply the tape?? Newb question I know, but I had some flutter on the elevator of my Hyperion Yak 25e which may have contributed to a stab/elev failure (amongst other
Posted on: 9/11/2009 10:22 PM by Author "maverickma" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9088271

RE: sealing control surfaces- why?
So can someone give me an explanation on how to seal the gap with hinge tape? Do I tape both top and bottom? Do I fully delfect the control (elevator, aileron etc) and then apply the tape?? Newb question I know, but I had some flutter on the elevator of my Hyperion Yak 25e which may have contributed to a stab/elev failure (amongst other things). I think sealing that surface will help. I was able to land the plane with half a tail!
Posted on: 9/11/2009 10:06 AM by Author "maverickma" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9086548

RE: Nitroplanes Pitts Special 120 aka Pitts M-12-120
Warren, can you tell me who the actual manufacturer is of this plane? Trying to see if an electric conversion is possible.
Posted on: 6/4/2009 1:40 AM by Author "maverickma" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8824261

RE: Nitroplanes Pitts Special 120 aka Pitts M-12-120
Anyone convert this one to electric?? Any room for a large Lipo on this plane? It's hard to tell from the pics.
Posted on: 6/4/2009 1:20 AM by Author "maverickma" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8824225

RE: ***** New E Flite F16 400 DF (Thunderbird Scheme) *****
Too bad they trusted Art-Tech to provide the motor in addition to the airframe when they 1st launched the plane. I bet it will be a nice plane with the E-Flite motor. I like (and have) Art-Tech products and think they are pretty nice in terms of quality, but the motors can leave a little to be desired, so the "lack of power" issue is no surprise.
Posted on: 3/24/2009 1:15 AM by Author "maverickma" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8610251

RE: battery C rating and esc how does it work???
I swear the tree either moved or had a gravitational pull of sorts.[:D] [quote]ORIGINAL: DumbDawg It was a dumb place for someone to put trees... I hate when they do that... did you know that most trees have ninja skills too... They're able t quickly appear outta nowhere and swat heli's and planks from the air... Don't trust them... :) lol [/quote]
Posted on: 2/22/2009 10:44 PM by Author "maverickma" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8507476

RE: battery C rating and esc how does it work???
Thanks D Dawg! Its so tru that its best to go with better electronics (including Radio ETC). I have the ESC from an EDF that decided to fly through a bunch of tree branches. Found a Spitfire for a great price and figured they be a great match! [quote]ORIGINAL: DumbDawg Then ur style'n... :) I only buy esc's now with switching bec's and they tend to be higher quality to... I tend to go overkill on electronics and will cheap out everywhere else... Its because the electronics keep the heli happy so thats the way I roll... rr fly... :) happy fly'n [/quote]
Posted on: 2/22/2009 3:26 PM by Author "maverickma" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8505817

RE: battery C rating and esc how does it work???
Actually Dawg, its an Electrifly ESC so its a pretty good one. And the battery is an Impulse..no cheap electronics here. [quote]ORIGINAL: DumbDawg Personally... I WILL NOT buy ESky esc's or other products because of the poor performances and a tendency to 'burn' up... As for the other cheap esc's you do get what you are paying for most times... Personaly when it comes to electronics which is the main components that keep your heli in the air then I go overkill in this area... I personally buy at a very min 30A esc from a more 'reputable' supplier... It pays to do some homework here... What I run in the K2's is a 35A hobbywing or EMax (same company branded diff) and the same brands in the EXI but in a 40 - 45A esc WITH a switching bec... Linear bec's produce a lot of heat... The reason I run higher rated electronics rather than just meeting requirements is because electronics don't like heat and spikes... And electronics like cool temps, and clean even current supplies... Everytime you plug in ur heli, if ur like me, you can hardly get a good even plug-in... zztt snap pop... You spike the esc several times and it will shorten the life of them... Higher ratings means they can handle these events much better and provide cleaner even supplies or current no matter what the motor draws... I also installed a switch between the battery and esc so I can hot up the system and be ready to go without actually putting power to the esc yet... when I'm ready to go I simply flip a switch... and zoom zoom zoom... Mav... you might want to ask that question n the plank section... about the spitfire... I'd say that you are border line on requirements tho... The C rating on the battery seems low.. a 20 or 30C rated battery would be better, IMO The esc, if ESky, is junk and you should replace it... Its still to lower regardless of what brand it is... again.. IMO... happy fly'n [/quote]
Posted on: 2/22/2009 2:00 PM by Author "maverickma" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8505439

RE: battery C rating and esc how does it work???
Hey guys, I have a 25a brushed ESC and a 2100 16C Lipo. Will the ESC work on a brushed 480 sized motor?? The plane would be a PZ Spitfire.
Posted on: 2/22/2009 11:52 AM by Author "maverickma" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8504937

RE: Official Hobby Zone "Super Cub" Thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: fieldsofflying I have had my SC for about one year now. And fly the SC one or two times a day,it has the same motor and batt. that came with it.The only thing that i have changed is the rx /tx and servos because I went to 2.4. I like the stock motor,so I can have a nice and relaxing time in the air. If I wont speed I get the T28 out and fly it. Have fun Captain Doom, VERY NICE paint job. Fieldsofflying. [/quote] Fieldsofflying, I'm going to install my Spektrum in my Super Cub. I'm feeling lazy and haven't looked under her skirt yet, but I know I need new servos since they have the funky connectors. What about the ESC. Do I need to do any modification to the ESC or are there standard connectors on it that will plug into my receiver?
Posted on: 1/6/2009 3:46 PM by Author "maverickma" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8326208

RE: Official Hobby Zone "Super Cub" Thread
....This thread just made me buy 200 SuperCubs. What just happened?
Posted on: 11/16/2008 11:02 PM by Author "maverickma" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8154721

RE: Official Hobby Zone "Super Cub" Thread
Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks bro. [quote]ORIGINAL: turbojimmy [quote]ORIGINAL: maverickma Thanks Turbojimmy. Did they slide right on or did you have to modify at all?? [/quote] No problem. Just had to open them up a little bit to fit on the axles. They'd benefit from some sort of retainer, too, to keep them from sliding around on the axle. I didn't bother doing
Posted on: 10/28/2008 12:43 PM by Author "maverickma" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8092635

RE: Official Hobby Zone "Super Cub" Thread
Thanks Turbojimmy. Did they slide right on or did you have to modify at all?? [quote]ORIGINAL: turbojimmy I got these at my LHS. I had to drill the holes a little bigger, but they work great. Because they're skinny and tall they go through the grass very nicely. I don't remember the brand - sorry. Jim EDIT: I forgot to quote the original. This is in response to the wheels question. I found the bag that they came in, too. They are manufactured by Mpi (Maxx products). Stock #EPW250. "Light Weight Foam Wheels, 2.5" [/quote]
Posted on: 10/28/2008 8:52 AM by Author "maverickma" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8092104

RE: Official Hobby Zone "Super Cub" Thread
So what is the verdict on what wheels to use on the super cub to make things easier to take off/land on grass? I land and then nose over so larger wheels will help. I think the Dubro 2 1/2" Super Lites work from what I read, but do they bolt right on?? Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!
Posted on: 10/24/2008 10:17 PM by Author "maverickma" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8082233

RE: Official Hobby Zone "Super Cub" Thread
I love when companies actually treat customers like customers. I'm going on their web site to do some shopping! [quote]ORIGINAL: barlowe OK. heres my follow up. sent the SC and everything that came with it last week to horizon as requested by them for repairs. BUT, when i was packing everything in the garage, i forgot to put the wing in the box. yup... i am a bone head!! i contacted them today to tell them that i forgot to pack the wing. i was told that the plane would not be fixed and that a BRAND NEW SC with everything was heading my way! the guy told me not including the wing was not a problem. now i will have an extra wing!! God bless those guys! now i will FINALLY be able to fly... i hope!! can't wait!! ill keep y'all posted. [/quote]
Posted on: 10/22/2008 4:22 PM by Author "maverickma" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8074498

RE: Hamburg Jet Jamboree, Oct 10,11,12 Hamburg Pa
Thanks a lot guys....then I'll be the bald guy with the cute baby girl in the backpack!! Doug
Posted on: 10/9/2008 9:30 AM by Author "maverickma" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8032912

RE: Hamburg Jet Jamboree, Oct 10,11,12 Hamburg Pa
Ok, I wasn't sure how close the spectator area will be to the action. [quote]ORIGINAL: bigbri I dont think the noise will bother her [/quote]
Posted on: 10/9/2008 12:38 AM by Author "maverickma" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8032293

RE: Hamburg Jet Jamboree, Oct 10,11,12 Hamburg Pa
Hi all, is there any reason I couldn't bring my 1 year old daughter to this event because of noise or any other reasons?? I fly electrics so noise and explosions for the most part, aren't typically an issue. Thanks! Doug
Posted on: 10/8/2008 8:02 PM by Author "maverickma" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8031435

RE: Official Hobby Zone "Super Cub" Thread
With the stock setup, can I run a battery that is 9.6 volts and 1100mah? If so, will it provide better performance over the stock 8.4V 1000 mAh???
Posted on: 9/23/2008 3:51 PM by Author "maverickma" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7983577

Newbie question on removing rod end from ball stud
I'd like to adjust the front toe in on my Losi Mini-Baja and I need to remove the rod ends from each ball stud. I think it just pops off, but I can't find the safest way to get it off. Is it a matter of just sticking a flathead screwdriver in there and popping it off??
Posted on: 8/17/2008 9:07 AM by Author "maverickma" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7854866

RE: Walkera Dragonfly #36
So what's the bottom line on the Walkera #36? Is it a good functional RC helicopter? If so, what is the going price and where can I get one? Thanks!
Posted on: 12/21/2007 3:58 PM by Author "maverickma" in the forum "Walkera Helis - Dragonfly, etc.."
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6787767

Low prices online for radio receivers?
I know www.cheapbatterypacks.com is great for batteries, but where can I get a good price online for radio receivers?? I've searched threads, but can't find the answer to my question. Thanks! Doug
Posted on: 8/16/2005 7:47 AM by Author "maverickma" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3267654