RE: New build started Bluebird K7 1/4 scale
[quote]ORIGINAL: rhicks46 Hi    Need some plans to build a k7 with a puls jet . can't find any you know of a web site? Thank you Robert  [/quote] Hi Robert, Try here http://www.rainbowcoloured.co.uk/shop.htm
Posted on: 8/6/2012 11:47 PM by Author "ntyhobbies" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: New build started Bluebird K7 1/4 scale
Hi Mark, The K7 progress has been slow - but have made a little progress - will hopefully get a good crack at it in a couple of weeks and really need the weather to pick up again. Will post some update pics shortly. There are no proper model plans - I managed to get a set of very good drawings and had to scale and then print them myself. Also made some of my own templates from the drawings to aid the cutting of sponsons and canopy etc. PM me Cheers, Nigel
Posted on: 7/20/2011 1:28 AM by Author "ntyhobbies" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: RC Motorcycle Picture Thread
That VMX looks AWESOME - love the detailing - need some video of it getting air now! [;)]
Posted on: 6/23/2011 12:44 AM by Author "ntyhobbies" in the forum "RC Motorcycles"
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RE: Venom VMX 450
Superb! It really does take the rough stuff brilliantly. Is the set up in the video as it comes to the customer? as the perfomance looks great. When is it available in the UK? Nice one! [;)]
Posted on: 11/10/2010 2:47 PM by Author "ntyhobbies" in the forum "RC Motorcycles"
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RE: Yellow Aircraft F-14 Help
I have been trying to get some parts for my Yellow F-14 and keep coming to a dead end......good luck......you will need it as the support for this kit seems to be zero. [:@] All the best and if you have any luck I would love to hear about it. [;)]
Posted on: 8/20/2010 7:11 PM by Author "ntyhobbies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: want to get a nitro bike, but have a few questions.
[quote]ORIGINAL: hyper701 hi, iv been in this hobby for as long as i can remember, and the only kind of r/c i have not owned is a bike. being a huge sports bike fan, and the proud owner of a k3 gsx-r 600, i want to get me a nitro r/c bike. but first i have a few questions... is thunder tiger the only brand who make nitro bikes? what is the top speed of thease bikes? (in stock form) and does anyone make a two speed for them? thanks [/quote] Hi Hyper, Are you looking for a road race bike or a bike for off road use? ARX make a nitro MX bike and Motard bike for on road and off road use - both available in nitro or electric. Cheers, Nigel [link]http://www.rapidrabbit.co.uk[/link]
Posted on: 7/2/2010 2:06 PM by Author "ntyhobbies" in the forum "RC Motorcycles"
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RE: RC Motorcycle Picture Thread
Here's my ARX 540 Electric Super Moto - [IMG]http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/9440/dscf2827.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/8666/dscf2817.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/1505/dscf2816m.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/450/rapadd1.gif[/IMG]
Posted on: 6/10/2010 6:07 PM by Author "ntyhobbies" in the forum "RC Motorcycles"
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RE: Good 3-view drawing of F-35 Lightning II
Subscribed. Hi Stig, your plugs look fantastic! How did you construct and what materials have you used as that looks brilliant! Thanks, Nigel [;)]
Posted on: 6/9/2010 4:45 PM by Author "ntyhobbies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Just got a 1/4 scale brushless dirtbike
Yep, definately an ARX copy in my book.................................wonder how long it will last once you start using it off road?? The VMX looks like a nice bike though and it will be great to see how it performes - bring on some video!! [IMG]http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/450/rapadd1.gif[/IMG] www.rapidrabbit.co.uk
Posted on: 6/5/2010 1:00 PM by Author "ntyhobbies" in the forum "RC Motorcycles"
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RE: Yellow Aircraft
And mine Shaun, I e-mailed you regarding an old Yellow F-14 - I need the alloy swing wing mounts and was looking for some landing gear? Thanks, Nigel HI Florent, how r things going? I am still trying to get a couple of parts for the Yellow F-14 I got from you back in 2008.
Posted on: 5/28/2010 2:15 PM by Author "ntyhobbies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: New build started Bluebird K7 1/4 scale
Hi there, Managed to grab a few hours today and get some progress on the K7 plug - it's starting to get there and I am happy with the way things are shaping up so far........ here's a couple of pics from todays effort - plenty of filling,shaping,sanding....filling,sanding,shaping.....shaping,filling and sanding to go yet! [:D] [IMG]http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/1693/p1805250510.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/8039/p180702250510.jpg[/IMG] Also managed to make this over the weekend - [IMG]http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/9343/p161501220510.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/4134/p161602220510.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/4688/p1658220510.jpg[/IMG] It's a 1/9 scale F-15 for Turbine power - it's also my first go at laying up fibreglass in a large mould - pleased with the results and it has been good practice for the K7 when the time comes to get busy with the resin and cloth [;)] More to come soon............fingers crossed the weather stays good! [:D]
Posted on: 5/25/2010 2:36 PM by Author "ntyhobbies" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: English Electric Lightning
[quote]ORIGINAL: limeybob [quote]ORIGINAL: ntyhobbies Hi folks, I am looking to scratch build an English Electric Lightning but as of yet cannot find any plans for a nice size scale version....... has anyone got any info or could point me in the right dirrection at all? Really appreciate any help with this. Cheers [;)] [/quote] This? http://www.tonynijhuisdesigns.co.uk/Lightning23.htm Bob [/quote
Posted on: 4/18/2010 5:36 PM by Author "ntyhobbies" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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English Electric Lightning - any info?????
Hi everyone, Tried a post in the scratch build forum but nothing [:o] Being a fantastic jet powered subject I thought I would give the Jets forum a shot in the hope that someone maybe able to help a little??? I am looking at scratch building an English Electric Lightning for EDF or turbine power and need former templates, information, drawings plans etc? Any link etc would be really helpful too. Cheers for now, Nigel
Posted on: 4/18/2010 1:22 PM by Author "ntyhobbies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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English Electric Lightning
Hi folks, I am looking to scratch build an English Electric Lightning but as of yet cannot find any plans for a nice size scale version....... has anyone got any info or could point me in the right dirrection at all? Really appreciate any help with this. Cheers [;)]
Posted on: 4/17/2010 1:08 PM by Author "ntyhobbies" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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RE: New build started Bluebird K7 1/4 scale
Hi Dan, I don't know 100% but I think part of it was they could not locate the wreckage on the lake bed. Over the following years as technology has progressed and become more accessible it was located by a privateer and the rest as they say is history [;)]
Posted on: 4/13/2010 5:37 PM by Author "ntyhobbies" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: New build started Bluebird K7 1/4 scale
Well............after a 5 month lay off over the winter I have started working on the K7 project as from today. Managed to lay a little more filler on the nose section - I have also had to build out the nose a little as it was looking slightly too narrow scale wise. 5 months without any progress is frustrating [&o] This has been due to the fact I am having to work outdoors and it has just been too cold to do any filling over the winter months. I need a larger shed with heating to work in! [:D] Progress pics will be posted very soon.......................at least I am back on track with it again so fingers crossed I can move things forward at a good pace now. Stay tuned! Cheers, Nigel [;)]
Posted on: 4/13/2010 1:24 PM by Author "ntyhobbies" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Jetmart F-14 Rebuild/Repaint
Hi Guys, Lovin' that JM F14 - just one question for you though - what scale is the airframe? Looking forward to seeing this one progress...........................all the best with the re-finish! Cheers, Nigel [;)]
Posted on: 3/14/2010 10:16 AM by Author "ntyhobbies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Thermo couple problems
[quote]ORIGINAL: digitech [:D] [quote]ORIGINAL: ntyhobbies Hi there, I have a Frank TJ67 turbine and the thermocouple has failed........the original thermocouple has three wires going to it. Alternative thermocouples only have 2 wires so does anyone know if this will work with the 2 wire thermocouples? My ECU is a Projet Hornet with optical rpm pick up. Hope someone can shed some light
Posted on: 1/14/2010 4:07 PM by Author "ntyhobbies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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Thermo couple problems
Hi there, I have a Frank TJ67 turbine and the thermocouple has failed........the original thermocouple has three wires going to it. Alternative thermocouples only have 2 wires so does anyone know if this will work with the 2 wire thermocouples? My ECU is a Projet Hornet with optical rpm pick up. Hope someone can shed some light on this problem for me. Cheers, Nigel
Posted on: 1/14/2010 3:30 PM by Author "ntyhobbies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: 1/8th scale B-1B
Here here invertmast.........well said! That 1/7 F14 of yours is looking superb by the way and I can't wait until the composite works starts.......keep up the excellent work Butch, this is one awesome build! [sm=wink_smile.gif]
Posted on: 11/13/2009 4:19 PM by Author "ntyhobbies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: New build started Bluebird K7 1/4 scale
[quote]ORIGINAL: Paul M It's a beautiful project. Do you plan on selling them if the design works as planned? [/quote] Hi Paul M, If all goes well and the boat works as it should then I will consider selling the model in kit form................it would also depend on how many people would be interested in a kit of the model. Cheers, Nigel [:D]
Posted on: 11/6/2009 5:25 PM by Author "ntyhobbies" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: New build started Bluebird K7 1/4 scale
Hi Paul M, I am using the filler (Bondo) over the foam - I tested it and it does not eat the foam like polyester resin does so all ok. My foam is high density blue core foam so I can't vouch for other foams. If anyone else is going down this route I would recommend testing on some scrap foam before laying it on your precious model [sm=cry_smile.gif] My fuselage/hull is almost 85% covered in the filler now and will need a whole load of sanding to complete before I add a couple of layers of fibreglass - then back to light filling before the plug is finished with primer/paint for the final moulding finish. Oh, and I will also need to add the details like rivets etc! A long road, but still rolling........[sm=spinnyeyes.gif] I will post up some pics very soon. I want to get the whole thing covered and shaped out before posting more pics. Stay tuned! Cheers, Nigel [;)]
Posted on: 11/4/2009 8:23 AM by Author "ntyhobbies" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: New build started Bluebird K7 1/4 scale
Thanks for the support guys.....appreciate it! The K7 has ground to a hault over the past few weeks but I did manage to attach the nose section last week and get some more filling done. I am hoping to get some more progress in the next couple of weeks and will post some new pics. Wave walker - I am using car body filler to fill and shape over the foam - it's a lot of work but will provide a solid base for the plug - you could use the same if weight is no issue. More soon. Cheers [:D]
Posted on: 11/4/2009 3:23 AM by Author "ntyhobbies" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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Anderson M5 mx bike - what's everyone think?
Thinking about getting the Anderson 1/5 scale MX bike but would like to know from people who have bought it how good it is? Was also looking at the ARX bike but it's one hell of an expensive alternative. Cheers, Nigel
Posted on: 9/3/2009 11:50 AM by Author "ntyhobbies" in the forum "RC Motorcycles"
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Thinking about the ARX Nitro MX bike...any comments?
Hi there, I am seriously thinking of getting the ARX 1/4 scale bike but am struggling to justify the huge price tag! Can anyone who has one chime in and let me know if they really are worth that sort of price when I can get the new Anderson 1/5 scale bike for approx 1/3 of the price? Any other info regarding these bikes would be a great help. Cheers, Nigel [:D]
Posted on: 8/30/2009 9:31 AM by Author "ntyhobbies" in the forum "RC Motorcycles"
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RE: New build started Bluebird K7 1/4 scale
Hi Dicko, I know the one your talking about and have seen it.......it's a beautiful 1/6 scale example and with the turbine for power is just awesome! Cheers, Nigel [:D]
Posted on: 8/22/2009 3:27 AM by Author "ntyhobbies" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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My new jet turbine powered project........1/4.3 scale.......
I just wanted to see if there is any interest in my new jet powered project...........................it a 1/4 scale Bluebird K7 World Water Speed Record hydroplane. It is jet related in that it is going to be powered by a jet turbine as per the real boat. Link to the topic here if nyone is intrested - http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8971395/tm.htm All the best, Nigel [:D]
Posted on: 8/18/2009 3:07 PM by Author "ntyhobbies" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: New build started Bluebird K7 1/4 scale
Hi kilr95ss, The hull will be made using composite materials.........this is just the plug for the moulds to be made from. Cheers, Nigel [:D]
Posted on: 8/16/2009 3:49 PM by Author "ntyhobbies" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: My first gas boat, scratch built H-Class Hydro
Beautiful boat and some great work! I am glad to read and see that all the hard work has paid off in a BIG way! Fantastic! [sm=thumbup.gif] Nigel
Posted on: 8/16/2009 12:27 PM by Author "ntyhobbies" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: New build started Bluebird K7 1/4 scale
Update for this weekend - [;)] Sponsons made and cut to shape and now require final sanding/filling and then glassing/detailing...........re-cut the tail fin to profile. Starting to look good but still a fair bit of work to get the parachute tube looking correct. Anyway, here are a couple of pics from todays efforts (Sunday) - [IMG]http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/1800/p161202160809.jpg[/IMG] Plenty to go at with the new sander! LOL I won't be sanding to shape until all the pieces are made and test fitted.....then the hard work begins! [sm=drowning.gif] [IMG]http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/6200/p161401160809.jpg[/IMG] Next stage is to cut the sponson/hull attachment pieces which I can hopefully get draw up tonight.....[sm=75_75.gif] [IMG]http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/9397/p161403160809.jpg[/IMG] I must admit that the boat is starting to resemble the subject now. Until next time..........Cheers, Nigel
Posted on: 8/16/2009 12:22 PM by Author "ntyhobbies" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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