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RE: hobby king
They are in Hong Kong. I think....maybe? Yea they are.
Posted on: 11/20/2009 8:00 PM by Author "racer504"
in the forum "Speed - Electric"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9268577
RE: New to sailboats and could use a little help
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXLX66&P=7 Would this be the correct plug adapter to adapt the old style plugs into other receivers? JR,Futaba etc.? Thanks, Mike
Posted on: 11/19/2009 2:06 PM by Author "racer504"
in the forum "RC Sailboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9265405
RE: New to sailboats and could use a little help
Here are a couple of pics. After removing some of the parts from the boat and reading what MFR02 had to say I think I have it figured out. I noticed one of the wires on the servo connector and battery connector had a white line (very faint) on it. I think its positve and the center wire is negative leaving the other to be signal. However if adapters are available I'll go with them. Do you by chance have a link to those on Tower? Here are a couple of pics of the parts in question.
Posted on: 11/18/2009 10:25 PM by Author "racer504"
in the forum "RC Sailboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9264115
RE: AQUACRAFT'S NEW MISS VEGAS U-18
[quote]ORIGINAL: kilr95ss ^ If you already have a cone starter, all you need is the belt, no problem. Im finally headed in the right direction with mine. I think the water stream issue was do to my prop setting too low. Have the prop set at 3/4'' with just a touch of negative angle. Think it needs to come up a little more, not a big rooster tail down the straights and the engine seems to be under a heavy load. Hull loosens up and engine speed pics up in the turns but once its straight, engine seems to bog. Well, after going through the read again, I saw Grims original set up, strut set a 3/4'' and positive angle, give this a try tomorrow. Ready for next weekend so I can go to the Atlanta race and pic up some home brew 30% and 2 gallons of 100% so I can start mixing my own [:D] [/quote] Sounds like it's a little on the rich side.
Posted on: 8/9/2009 9:26 PM by Author "racer504"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9003302
RE: vegas deuce
[quote]ORIGINAL: Sean Bowf Would it be easier to turn down a stub, or drill one out?? They make 3/16ths inch stubs with 1/8th inch prop shafts made for 130 flex cables. How hard would it be to drill it out for a 150 cable? Sean [/quote] Actually, that's a great idea. It was my first choice but I couldn't find a source for the cable separate from the stubs. Now that I have received my order from OSE, I see on the Octura packaging that #OC 150L-240 & OC 150R-240 are shown as the number for "Bulk package 20' flex cable" (Left lay/Right lay). I still don't have a source for it though. Does anyone know how to obtain an Octura Products catalog? Thanks, Mike
Posted on: 8/1/2009 11:06 AM by Author "racer504"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8981243
RE: AQUACRAFT'S NEW MISS VEGAS U-18
[quote]ORIGINAL: G.W. He racer504, This is what I got: http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=oct-oc150L-24c It has a 3/16 prop shaft instead of the 1/8 in the vegas, but it will fit into the stock strut. I only ran it a couple of times since adjusting the screw, but by then my new OS showed up and I kind of left it in the box while I install the hotrod engine. It's now
Posted on: 7/29/2009 11:20 AM by Author "racer504"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8973552
RE: AQUACRAFT'S NEW MISS VEGAS U-18
Hey GW, Do you have the part # for the shaft from OSE? I pm'd them and Steven told me they do not carry an exact replacement for the Deuce shaft. Also, is your boat still running ok since you worked on the carb? Mike
Posted on: 7/28/2009 10:55 AM by Author "racer504"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8970541
RE: FE beginner question
Eboat, Thanks for your reply. I suspected that running that motor slow like that may have been the problem. I think I'll just change this over to the SV 27 motor and ESC and try that. This motor may see life in another project now that I have a better understanding of what it needs. Thanks for all your replies. Mike
Posted on: 7/28/2009 10:41 AM by Author "racer504"
in the forum "Speed - Electric"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8970502
RE: FE beginner question
[quote]ORIGINAL: Frankinsten Do you know any more information about the motor or a website with info about the motor. What size is the motor? 380, 540? Motor amp draw? What is the Prop size/type of prop? Have you water cooled the esc and motor? This information could help find the reason why it isn't working. Any pictures of the setup would help also. From what it sound, I believe the esc has blown due to the amp load(Too Many Amps) Tom [/quote] Here is a link to where the motor came from [link=http://cgi.ebay.com/36-50-brushless-motor-watercool-3300rpm-v-for-RC-boat_W0QQitemZ130253200376QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRadio_Control_Parts_Accessories?hash=item1e53b21bf8&_trks]motor[/link] It's a 540 size (I think) I had 438/3 blade prop on it The motor and ESC are both cooled. The esc has a watercooed plate attached to the top of the heat sink. There was evidence that water had flowed thru the entire system. There was still water in the motor cooling can. Water goes thru the ESC first and exits at the motor. I know from substituting in some other parts, the motor is good and the ESC has failed. I'm just trying to find out why so I don't do it again. Like I said earlier, it only ran at a slow speed (15mph maybe?) for about 30 seconds. I ran it at home on the bench (no water) for a couple minutes at a slow speed. During that time the ESC temp went up 2 degrees and the motor temp went up 20 degrees.
Posted on: 7/27/2009 11:08 PM by Author "racer504"
in the forum "Speed - Electric"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8969537
RE: vegas deuce
According to Steven at OSE they don't carry an exact replacement for that cable. If you have access to a lathe you could probably buy this one (Product ID: oct-oc150L-24c) and turn the stub to the proper size then rethread the end for a 4-40 or 5-40 prop nut. I think I will try that as I am also out of business till Tower gets them in.
Posted on: 7/27/2009 10:20 PM by Author "racer504"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8969381
FE beginner question
I finally got my FE tunnel ready to run. (It only took a year!) I took it out yesterday and it ran about 30 secs before it ground to a halt and would not start again. I didn't spend a lot on equipment since I didn't know if I would like it or not. I'm using a 36/56 Feisuda 3300rpm/v motor on OS lower and a Mystery 60A ESC on 14.8v. The motor sounded wicked powerful on the bench so before I put it in the water I used the transmitter to set it so the rpm were limited (there's a knob on the front that allows me to turn down the travel). I wasn't sure how the new boat would handle so I figured slow was good to start. Like I said it ran fine for about 30 seconds and just stopped. No sign of smoke or water in the box. I went to a friends and we swapped some stuff and determined the motor is ok. When I hook up the lipo I get no beeps at all. No signal loss warning and no start warning. I would just like to know if I did something wrong or was it just a bad esc? Maybe a setting in the esc? Maybe turning it down on the transmitter? What would be a good (economical) esc to use with this motor? Thanks in advance for your help. Mike
Posted on: 7/27/2009 4:59 PM by Author "racer504"
in the forum "Speed - Electric"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8968358
RE: AQUACRAFT'S NEW MISS VEGAS U-18
[quote]ORIGINAL: Sean Bowf The folks that are having problems, are they still running the stock tank?? If so, did they do something (rubber bands, etc) to help keep from losing pressure past the lid of the tank?? Sean [/quote] None of the guys in our club are. Most of them failed before we could find out if they leaked. I've tried both 6 and 8 oz. Hayes tanks. I think the 6 oz. worked a little better.
Posted on: 7/23/2009 9:37 PM by Author "racer504"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8959072
RE: AQUACRAFT'S NEW MISS VEGAS U-18
I'm thinking more along the lines of unloading the prop a little more (I'm at 3/4" to the bottom of the strut now) and/or lengthening the pipe some. This doesn't act like a carb problem to me.
Posted on: 7/21/2009 11:09 AM by Author "racer504"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8951657
RE: AQUACRAFT'S NEW MISS VEGAS U-18
[quote]ORIGINAL: G.W. I still have the original vegas. With the old aquacraft 18 it ran very strong, solid the entire run. I now have the same boat but put the new super tigre 18, as it seemed to be faster, and it runs strong for a couple laps than slows way down, and then comes back. Also EVERY run the needles change. Me and three other people have the ST.18 and they all do this. I think that it is that crappy plastic carb. [/quote] You want some more names for that list? I can give you 3 or 4 more. We have several of these in our club and all of them do this. This seem to be a real problem with the Deuce.
Posted on: 7/19/2009 9:23 PM by Author "racer504"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8947239
RE: AQUACRAFT'S NEW MISS VEGAS U-18
[quote]ORIGINAL: Sean Bowf [quote]ORIGINAL: racer504 ...does anyone know of a good source for the parts to build them? That would consist of a piece of .150 cable (14'') and a 3/16''/1/8'' stub. Thanks again, Mike [/quote] Did you ask OSE if they have the parts to make one?? I am surprised they were not more help. I normally get pretty good customer support
Posted on: 7/19/2009 7:00 PM by Author "racer504"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8946904
RE: AQUACRAFT'S NEW MISS VEGAS U-18
[quote]ORIGINAL: warsawrcboat Do you need one? i got a Brandnew one i would sell i bougt extra's when i got my vegas Let me know. its the shaft and drive dog [/quote] No thanks, I actually have a spare one myself. I can get them thru the LHS or Tower. Problem is, In the last week, I've dumped $60 worth of props and shafts in the lake due to shaft failures. I'm looking for something better.
Posted on: 7/19/2009 6:47 PM by Author "racer504"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8946879
RE: AQUACRAFT'S NEW MISS VEGAS U-18
[quote]ORIGINAL: Sean Bowf [quote]ORIGINAL: racer504 Does anyone know of an aftermarket replacement for the Miss Vegas or Deuce flex shaft? [/quote] My understanding is that Steve at off shore electrics has them. Contact him and find out. http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/contact.php Sean [/quote] I sent them an email and they (OSE) don't carry the shaft assy. So if no one knows where
Posted on: 7/19/2009 11:33 AM by Author "racer504"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8945993
RE: AQUACRAFT'S NEW MISS VEGAS U-18
Does anyone know of an aftermarket replacement for the Miss Vegas or Deuce flex shaft?
Posted on: 7/15/2009 11:38 PM by Author "racer504"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8937161
RE: southern indiana prop nuts?
Hey Scott! How you doing? I think he's pretty well acquinted with me by now. I don't think any of the other guys hang out in here much. http://www.southernindianapropnuts.com/
Posted on: 7/4/2009 10:57 PM by Author "racer504"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8907069
RE: AQUACRAFT'S NEW MISS VEGAS U-18
I'm using a GR 36/55 stock out of the box. I have the strut set at 3/4" measured from the bottom of the hull to the bottom of the strut. You can't get that dimension without cutting out the slot in the strut. [u]Before you ever start the motor make sure the shaft and stuffing tube are aligned[/u]. Also consider replacing the collett with something other than what it comes with as soon as you can. If your shaft is as tight as some are, try this. Loosen the collet nut about[u] 2-3 turns out[/u]. Put the 14mm wrench on the collett up next to the flywheel. Grab the prop and pull hard while turning the shaft counter-clockwise. It won't come out easy, but you'll probably get it out in one piece. Check your radio box frequently for water seepage. Do not overtighten the screws in the lid. If you crank them down as hard as you can you will probably end up with a broken box. It's also a good idea(IMO) to pull the box out and put it back down with some RTV on the wood box mounts. I lalso fold up a paper towel and place it inside the box to stop any water that gets in from sloshing around and getting in to the electronics. I also double balloon the batterys and receiver (In everything). Now...When someone figures out how to get a consistent needle setting on this thing, LET ME KNOW!!!
Posted on: 7/2/2009 8:29 PM by Author "racer504"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8901998
RE: blackjack 26 ss water retention
I had a friend who had a similar problem. It's probably not coming in around the flex shaft, at least not a significant amount and you should always grease it anyway. What we found was the strut has a small gap between the the front of the strut and the transom. When the boat moves forward the water catches in that opening (like a water pickup) and squirts up the back of the transom and goes under the protrusion on the back of the cowl (under the words "Pro Boat") filling the boat as you run it. On his, we stuffed a small piece of pool noodle in the opening and that took care of it. There may be an adjustment to eliminate the opening, but I don't know that for sure. If when you run your boat, you have this cool little spout of water going straight up behind your boat, this is definately your problem. Mike
Posted on: 5/7/2009 8:29 PM by Author "racer504"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8749748
RE: Tunnel hull sizeing!
Most 7.5 boats are around 34-36" and 1/4 scale size are around 45-48" or so. Give or take an inch or two.
Posted on: 4/20/2009 5:21 PM by Author "racer504"
in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8699411
RE: whats a good fast tunnel
I'm pretty sure the Aquacraft VS 1 is a close copy of Mike Z's original Villain S1, hence the name...VS1.
Posted on: 3/31/2009 8:08 PM by Author "racer504"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8636226
RE: The Unofficial Outboard FE Tunnel Thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: SV27dayton Nice stuff racer! Did you build that based on the VS or is it a plan? Good looking boat. I'd like to do something very similar some day. Need to get the cat finished and resist the urge to build a hydyro.[:@] [/quote] I started out (4 years ago) building them like Villains since Mike Z was not building them any longer. We got one and pretty much copied it. They were a lot better than the TS 2's we started out with. These are true WoF boats as there is no framework inside. There are no plans. I have a box full of templates for various parts for the boats I build. This is the 4th version of this boat. There is one 5th version now but that will be my personal race boat for this year. It has some different shapes and dimensions, but has not varied very far from the original. Each boat incorporated things learned from past boats and suggestions from those in the know. I was still racing my original boat thru last season. It's not the best tunnel out there, but it ain't bad either. Here's a link to my build thread from last winter on RCU. You can see there how they are built. There are some pictures of my first tunnels in my gallery. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6843060/anchors_6843060/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#6843060 Thanks, Mike
Posted on: 3/29/2009 10:32 PM by Author "racer504"
in the forum "Speed - Electric"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8629726
RE: The Unofficial Outboard FE Tunnel Thread
The radio box in mine is 15"x2-3/8" and 2-3/4" deep in the back. This box could be extended out to 20" if needed.
Posted on: 3/29/2009 1:50 PM by Author "racer504"
in the forum "Speed - Electric"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8628782
RE: The Unofficial Outboard FE Tunnel Thread
This is what I'm working on between other things. I used an OS lower. I picked it up from a friend that wore out his OS powerhead and decided to replace it. Not cheap, even used, but ultimately reliable.
Posted on: 3/28/2009 3:54 PM by Author "racer504"
in the forum "Speed - Electric"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8626147
RE: The Unofficial Outboard FE Tunnel Thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: geodehunter Thinking on getting one of these for my hull. What do you guy's think. I like the angle. You can see where it would take a little pressure off of the flex shaft. http://hyperprod.bizhosting.com/3_5_angle_drive.html [/quote] I have one of those. IMHO...I don't think you'll be very happy with it.
Posted on: 3/28/2009 3:39 PM by Author "racer504"
in the forum "Speed - Electric"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8626098
RE: plywood
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/wppages/finnishbirch.php Check these guys out. I've ordered from them before. Good service and prices. Mike
Posted on: 2/2/2009 8:22 PM by Author "racer504"
in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8431675
RE: Watercooling Brushless Mystery 100A ESC??
Thanks Guys!! I really appreciate the help! I think with the right instructions (from above) and Slim's simplification I just might get it done. I don't think it's all that hard, I just need to get thru it a time or two. Mike
Posted on: 1/3/2009 10:06 AM by Author "racer504"
in the forum "Speed - Electric"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8312788
RE: Watercooling Brushless Mystery 100A ESC??
[quote]ORIGINAL: The Fox Thanks Jan, Very helpful link, just what I needed, I programmed it up last night ready for today but the pond was frozen over so another wasted day down the pond. Thanks once again Slim [/quote] Hey Guys, I apologize for hijacking this thread, but I'm looking for a set of programming instructions for a Mystery Pentium 60A. I'm new to electric boats and all those beeps might as well be greek at this point. Those Chinese folks must think some of us know everything since their stuff rarely includes instructions. Thanks, Mike
Posted on: 1/1/2009 4:23 PM by Author "racer504"
in the forum "Speed - Electric"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8306344
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