RE: Am I the only one who flies pattern with no mixes in their plane ??
[quote]ORIGINAL: JCINTEXAS [size=3]I'm with you Ryan. I flew Pattern in the 70's when transmitters didn't have all the bells and whistles, TV screens and computer functionality. Now I fly pattern maneuvers just for my own enjoyment and not at contests. I have never used ''mixes'', or snap-roll buttons...I don't even use dual rates...just my fingers on the control sticks. Best Regards[/size] [/quote] ...just my thumbs on the control sticks.
Posted on: 9/10/2012 8:15 PM by Author "oliveDrab" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11224526

RE: Am I the only one who flies pattern with no mixes in their plane ??
[quote]ORIGINAL: essyou35 Strong brag thread. [/quote] Very, very strong.
Posted on: 9/10/2012 8:13 PM by Author "oliveDrab" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11224523

RE: TOWER HOBBIES SUCKS
I have never ever been unhappy with Tower Hobbies products, packing, shipping, anything. I am always confident that when I order something from Tower, I'll receive it in a timely manner and I'll be satisfied.
Posted on: 9/7/2012 6:49 PM by Author "oliveDrab" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11221292

RE: Storage - hanging jets from the ceiling
Very, very impressive! Looks like heaven.
Posted on: 9/6/2012 2:57 PM by Author "oliveDrab" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11219951

RE: Who else has failed on their first build?
[quote]ORIGINAL: SeamusG Do a search out in WWW land for ''Dean Pappas trimming from the ground up''. There is a set of 3 pdf files that help you understand how get things sorted out. Btw, I was really nervous on the maiden of my 1st build, so much in fact, that I got an experienced club member to do the maiden for me. There are sooooo many little things that can bite a nice ''build'' squarely in the arse. Have a local builder do a ''tech inspection'' of your plane. You'd be surprised what we overlook 'cause we've been looking at it for a long time. Sit back with an adult beverage and ... Make doubly sure that all of the throws are within spec.  Are all control surfaces tight? No slack when you grab the surface with your fingers and try to move it against the servo's resistance (off or on) CG? A tad nose heavy is a good start. Oh, thanks for reference to Stevens - they are just down the road from me in ''the Springs''. I like to keep my $$$$ local. [/quote] That's some very good advice. I've got an electric F8F Bearcat with flaps, 72" span, retractable gear, 17.5 lbs. It's making me nervous.............so I'll take your advice.
Posted on: 9/6/2012 1:50 PM by Author "oliveDrab" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11219877

RE: Virus warning
[quote]ORIGINAL: Brian Smith Most of the time I try to bring RCU up I get a virus warning and it won't let me on the site.. Am I the only one, or is there a problem? Thanks Brian [/quote] McAfee is giving me a virus warning when I try to access marketplace.
Posted on: 9/1/2012 10:56 AM by Author "oliveDrab" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11213577

RE: Best Kits
[quote]ORIGINAL: Smashmaster [quote]ORIGINAL: BillinIndiana Uhhhgggggg !!! [/quote] [:)] [/quote] Not understanding your Uhhhgggggg. What are you Uhhhggggggging at?
Posted on: 9/1/2012 10:20 AM by Author "oliveDrab" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11213553

RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
[quote]ORIGINAL: vertical grimmace [quote]ORIGINAL: oliveDrab [quote]ORIGINAL: cocobear Ramstein, why wait? The covering comes off pretty easily. [/quote] This is not the first time on RCU that I've read about buying an ARF then pulling the covering off to glass it then repaint. I don't understand it and always get a braincramp when I see it so maybe somebody can explain some things: 1
Posted on: 8/30/2012 9:04 AM by Author "oliveDrab" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11211564

RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
[quote]ORIGINAL: cocobear Ramstein, why wait? The covering comes off pretty easily. [/quote] This is not the first time on RCU that I've read about buying an ARF then pulling the covering off to glass it then repaint. I don't understand it and always get a braincramp when I see it so maybe somebody can explain some things: 1. If you glass it, it's gonna be heavier right? Since I tend to go electric, extra weight is a concern. 2. Is Top Flite's flat Monokote covering job unattractive, poorly done? 3. Just a general question, why do this at all? I know why I would do it.........because building/recovering/painting is fun!! -oD
Posted on: 8/30/2012 8:28 AM by Author "oliveDrab" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11211515

RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
[quote]ORIGINAL: groovy67 Top Flite planes are great! I have the P-47 and also had the Mustang and P-40 (traded the latter two for a jet) and they all fly great. The pricing is a little high on the FW 190 but it's sure to be another winner. I will have to drop some cash on this plane and hopefully be the first at my field with one just to get the ooos and ahhs from people...lol. I really hope that TF will come out with a GS Hellcat next! I don't see many of these unless you are ready to build from a kit (my painting skills are lacking) or downsize to a Hanger 9. I have a Dragon German pilot figure (Blonde Knight) that needs a home and hope he will be the right size for the FW. Good luck with your builds! John ''A toy is something you wind up,and it rolls along the floor. A model airplane is something completely different...'' (Hardy Kruger) [/quote] "He's crazy Lew, he builds toy airplanes". (Capt. Frank Towns)
Posted on: 8/30/2012 8:10 AM by Author "oliveDrab" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11211495

RE: TF FW190 A3 ARF
[quote]ORIGINAL: F4u5 [quote]ORIGINAL: oliveDrab [quote]ORIGINAL: n8622t I personally won't follow the Gov't lead on this PC crap....Swastika's were created 70 years ago so let's not try to change history on account of a few people's feelings. [/quote] I will never place a swastika on my German planes. Never. [/quote] Then you are looking at it all wrong. It's
Posted on: 8/23/2012 11:22 AM by Author "oliveDrab" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11203573

RE: TF FW190 A3 ARF
[quote]ORIGINAL: Tony Gag Jr. No specs but there is a picture. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCBLL&P=7 [/quote] It's covered in Monokote. Not 100% excited about that, although I've had good luck with flat Monokote.
Posted on: 8/23/2012 7:45 AM by Author "oliveDrab" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11203298

RE: TF FW190 A3 ARF
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Posted on: 8/23/2012 7:34 AM by Author "oliveDrab" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11203286

RE: TF FW190 A3 ARF
At the Gilchrist museum in Tulsa, Oklahoma there's a picture of an Indian village. There is a swastika on the side of a teepee. Yes it's true that the swastika did not originate with Nazi Germany. It also appears in India.
Posted on: 8/21/2012 6:11 AM by Author "oliveDrab" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11200723

RE: TF FW190 A3 ARF
[quote]ORIGINAL: n8622t I personally won't follow the Gov't lead on this PC crap....Swastika's were created 70 years ago so let's not try to change history on account of a few people's feelings. [/quote] I will never place a swastika on my German planes. Never.
Posted on: 8/21/2012 4:14 AM by Author "oliveDrab" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11200636

RE: Grammar
[quote]ORIGINAL: schroedm [quote]ORIGINAL: acerc By the way, I have done those thing's to most who have posted here. [/quote] It should have been ''things'', not ''thing's'' When ranting about other people's grammar it's best to proof read your own comments! [:)] [/quote] Now wait a minute. He's from Britain. Surely he knows English better than we do! :)
Posted on: 8/16/2012 10:52 AM by Author "oliveDrab" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11195870

RE: Grammar
I believe you meant to type "wrote" instead of "worte".
Posted on: 8/16/2012 10:48 AM by Author "oliveDrab" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11195866

RE: Grammar
To all of our friends from "down under": have you guyz ever seen the movie "Australia" with Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman? I love that movie. Can't stop watching it.
Posted on: 8/15/2012 3:42 AM by Author "oliveDrab" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11194092

RE: Grammar
[quote]ORIGINAL: MetallicaJunkie i tend to slack off and type more loosely on forums... i know i shouldnt because when it comes time for the real thing, those nasty habits sneak in there... like usin a lot of''...'' when just a period is sufficient... or saying prolly or yur instead of spelling it correctly... but ohh well [/quote] - lots of lower case "i". Use upper case when using "i" to refer to yourself. "I tend to slack off....." "I know I shouldn't......." - the contraction "shouldnt" needs an apostrophe, "shouldn't". Or simply say "should not". - I knew an Indian guy who was wondering why "amn't" is not used as in "I amn't going to fly electric planes" or "I amn't going to eat broccoli". There is no "amn't". Use "am not" instead of "amn't". "I am not going to eat my vegetables". - "usin" should be "using". - "prolly" should prolly be "probably". - "yur" should be either "ur" if ur texting on a cell phone or "you're" or "your" if you're speaking English like they taught us in grade school. There's a difference between "your" and "you're". "Your" means something that belongs to you such as "your dog" or "your cat" or "your airplane". "You're" is a contraction of "you are". Example: "You are getting ready to reach through the internet and strangle me". zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. "Cowboys" is incorrect. Cows is girls and bulls is boys. It should be "Cowgirls" and "Bullboys". Gallagher zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
Posted on: 8/15/2012 3:07 AM by Author "oliveDrab" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11194076

RE: Is there a radio that does not lose signal?
[quote]ORIGINAL: 1320Fastback There are such radios. They are called 72Mhz. [/quote] We second that.
Posted on: 8/14/2012 10:44 AM by Author "oliveDrab" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11193177

RE: Servos jumping on startup
I'm using a Futaba 7-channel 72 Mhz I bought in 2003. Is that going to be any different than the 2.4 as relates to this power-up issue?
Posted on: 8/13/2012 2:13 PM by Author "oliveDrab" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11192014

RE: Servos jumping on startup
I have a Bearcat with 7 Hitec servos. I always turn on Tx first, then Rx - always. Out of those 7 servo's only one reacts severely to Rx power on. It's the left flap servo. When the Rx is powered on, it deploys at least 25 degrees then back to the commanded position but it does it really really fast. The left flap servo and right flap servo are plugged into one of those servo-reversing harnesses. I was going to blame the servo-reversing harness but now I don't know after hearing that you guyz are experiencing similar issues. With Tx/Rx powered on, I don't see any glitching at all so hopefully it's only a power-on issue. Would hate to have the left flap glitch in the sky. What can I do to fix this? Good thread! Thanks!! I've been waiting for this information for a long while.
Posted on: 8/13/2012 10:13 AM by Author "oliveDrab" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11191681

RE: Looking for my 1st build.
[quote]ORIGINAL: Mr67Stang Any Sig Kit. [/quote] Most definitely - yes - Any Sig Kit. And after you gain some experience (or even before you gain experience lol) ............build a Sig Kadet Sr. Big plane with bridgework construction. So cool.
Posted on: 8/9/2012 9:57 AM by Author "oliveDrab" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11187025

RE: Tx Latency Question

Posted on: 8/7/2012 7:27 PM by Author "oliveDrab" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11184971

RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
[quote]ORIGINAL: kahloq It'll be nice when the plane is actually released. [/quote] Kahloq - you already have a stable full of German planes. Do u plan on buying this one as well?
Posted on: 7/31/2012 9:53 AM by Author "oliveDrab" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11175951

RE: chipmuck
[quote]ORIGINAL: rye hi i have a C-G chipmuck that i build years ago and havent flown it until now it has a OS-61 siding side ways when i take off i have to give it a lot of left rudder i got the toe set in ,is it because the motor is sideways ? thanks rye [/quote] C - h - i - p - m - u - N - k.
Posted on: 7/30/2012 10:09 AM by Author "oliveDrab" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11174582

RE: Maybe the Tower Hype is True?
I started dealing with Tower Hobbies when I first started flying RC in 2005. I bought a RealFlight simulator and Hobbistar 60/OS 61 combo package from Tower and learned to fly on that plane and simulator. It was a hassle-free experience. Since then I've dealt with Tower many, many times and have had 0 problems.
Posted on: 7/28/2012 10:16 AM by Author "oliveDrab" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11172246

RE: LETS SAVE SIG BEFORE THEY GET SWALLOWED BY THE BIG TWO!!!
1. Sig Kadet Sr. 2. 4-Star 60 3. 4-Star 120 4. King Kobra 5. King Kobra 6. King Kobra SIG Rocks!
Posted on: 7/22/2012 3:14 PM by Author "oliveDrab" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11164780

RE: TOP FLITE GS ARF's & RTC's
[quote]ORIGINAL: Warbird Man Top-flite can simply market the plane without the swastika on the decal sheet and the leave it up to the modeler as to whether or not to put one on. [/quote] Great idea - problem solved.
Posted on: 7/14/2012 9:48 AM by Author "oliveDrab" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11154938

RE: TOP FLITE GS ARF's & RTC's
I am always repulsed at the sight of a Swastika (I'm not Jewish). However, the FW-190 is an outstanding plane and I intend to buy one after my current ARF build, F8F Bearcat. I've often pondered replacing the Swastika on the vertical stabilizer with the German cross that's on the wings and fuselage. Replacing the Swastika with the cross will certainly not win points for scale realism however. There are those who say that removing the Swastika dishonor's the victims of the Holocaust. I have never understood that argument but I suppose I respect it. See pictures for alternatives.
Posted on: 7/13/2012 10:07 AM by Author "oliveDrab" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11153851