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RE: Buggy suggestions?
I checked out my LHS today and they stock losi, kyosho, team associated and most other brands, im thinking i might get the losi 8ight. i found a local race club as well which i'll check out sometime and get some advice from the people there. Thanks for the replies [:D]
Posted on: 5/15/2010 2:25 AM by Author "rchamburger"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9734897
RE: Buggy suggestions?
I will try check out my hobby shop in the next couple of days. as for price i was thinking about 300-500 usd... maybe a bit more if need be, thanks for the replies.
Posted on: 5/13/2010 12:19 AM by Author "rchamburger"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9730412
Buggy suggestions?
Hey guys, i just recently discovered how much fun buggies are but being only 14 i have almost no expirience with them. i do have a bit of expirience with nitro engines though. at the moment im just looking for a durable, fast nitro buggy at a reasonable price that i can run mostly on grass. any suggestions would be great, thanks.
Posted on: 5/12/2010 4:34 AM by Author "rchamburger"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9727989
RE: New boat
Im using a .46 on it. I went out for a run a couple of days ago and it works pretty well and is incredibly stable, but our camera, being very old, did hnot go so well and is ready for the dump. So no vids sorry. Mabey when I get back from our trip next week we might have a new camera so i could get some vids then.
Posted on: 9/18/2009 5:11 PM by Author "rchamburger"
in the forum "RC Airboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9106157
New boat
Iv finished this boat now and willl be running it tomorrow so il post pics and vids then. I hope it all goes well I dont have anything to fish it out with if it flips. Some pics of the build: [img]http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz117/Hammy_Hammy/RcAirboat002.jpg[/img] [img]http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz117/Hammy_Hammy/RcAirboat003.jpg[/img] [img]http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz117/Hammy_Hammy/RcAirboat004.jpg[/img] [img]http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz117/Hammy_Hammy/RcAirboat005.jpg[/img] [img]http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz117/Hammy_Hammy/RcAirboat006.jpg[/img] [img]http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz117/Hammy_Hammy/RcAirboat007.jpg[/img]
Posted on: 9/12/2009 3:35 AM by Author "rchamburger"
in the forum "RC Airboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9088831
RE: New project in fiberglass miss wlc-law
Thats a shame about the mold. But at least the boat turned out well for you.[:D] BTW, how many layers of fibreglass, and what weight did you use??
Posted on: 9/7/2009 2:57 PM by Author "rchamburger"
in the forum "RC Airboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9076398
RE: My first build. Need some ideas.
Rivets should work fine, I use them all the time and as long as you get it right they usually hold up pretty well.
Posted on: 8/28/2009 3:00 AM by Author "rchamburger"
in the forum "RC Airboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9051233
Tank Position
Hi I just bought a .46 ax and in the instructions it says the top of the fuel tank should be 5-10mm above the carburator. How important is this as I am building an airboat and would like the tank in the hull, about 7 inches below the engine. Would this be a problem or does it not matter that much. Thanks in advance, Hamish
Posted on: 8/16/2009 3:37 PM by Author "rchamburger"
in the forum "O.S. Engines Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9019799
RE: Ducted fan build
[quote]ORIGINAL: srw1960 Just had a thought? do you guys think the esc will generate to much heat to be sealed up in there???let me know what yall think about that!!!![/quote] As long as your not full throttle all the time and you give it sufficient breaks it should be OK But if you like me and cant resist speed, you should probably watercool it[:)]
Posted on: 8/13/2009 1:00 AM by Author "rchamburger"
in the forum "RC Airboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9012437
RE: Ducted fan build
Great job on the whole thing, start to finish [:D] What ever you do, dont forget the video camera when you take her out for a spin[sm=thumbup.gif]
Posted on: 8/11/2009 1:11 AM by Author "rchamburger"
in the forum "RC Airboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9006769
RE: HELP first scatch build
I had the same problem with my electric on grass. Eventually I came to the conclusion there was just too much friction on the bow so the stern just lifted then when I gave it a nudge it would suddenly take off then flip. When the stern lifts the angle of the motor pushes the bow into the ground further making even more friction. Try to angle the motor down a bit so its pushing down slightly on the stern. Hope this helps[:D]
Posted on: 8/10/2009 3:29 PM by Author "rchamburger"
in the forum "RC Airboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9003965
RE: Ducted fan build
[:D]Thats looking fabulous, I love the sparkle in the paint[:D] You've done a great job on the build, now we just gotta hope it performs as well as it looks[;)]
Posted on: 8/10/2009 2:08 AM by Author "rchamburger"
in the forum "RC Airboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9003978
RE: Ducted fan build
Yeah, just after posting my question I read through the rest of the post and realised my question was answered[sm=red_smile.gif] You have got very profesional techniqes for painting[:D] Man, thats a shame about the paint, it was looking so good[:(] But as you said **** happens.
Posted on: 8/2/2009 5:30 AM by Author "rchamburger"
in the forum "RC Airboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8983071
RE: Ducted fan build
WOW!!! How did you get that surface so smooth?
Posted on: 8/1/2009 5:51 PM by Author "rchamburger"
in the forum "RC Airboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8981914
RE: Why Airboats
I just love everything about them!
Posted on: 6/29/2009 4:23 AM by Author "rchamburger"
in the forum "RC Airboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8890031
RE: Changing to gas! Need help please
Thanks Asmithnc, Iv had a look at the support page and there is loads of info, thanks for telling me about it. Iv just got back from my hobby store with balsa for my next boat powered by an OS .46 la, not as good as the ax model, but because im new to nitro i figured cheaper was best incase I damaged the engine.
Posted on: 6/24/2009 3:41 AM by Author "rchamburger"
in the forum "RC Airboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8876349
RE: Changing to gas! Need help please
I read a traxas manual for a car and it said "do not use on other engines" (i dont no why) and I just Figured maybe other instructions were for specific engines aswell, my mistake. Mabey that was a special engine. Thanks heaps though Mr Cajun Gator for all the tips on nitro engines!
Posted on: 6/23/2009 2:32 AM by Author "rchamburger"
in the forum "RC Airboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8873359
RE: OS break in
Thanks, guys i will just follow the manual when i get it, i didnt realise it came with the break in procedure, my mistake. Is there a way to tell when the break in is complete?
Posted on: 6/22/2009 3:28 PM by Author "rchamburger"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8871852
OS break in
Hi This is my first time using nitro engines and I dont really no a good way to brake them in, any suggestions would be great. Preferably for OS engines. Thanks in advance.
Posted on: 6/22/2009 5:28 AM by Author "rchamburger"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8870701
RE: Changing to gas! Need help please
Do those instuctions work on OS engines because the last instructions I read said they wouldnt work with OS engines(dont know why not) thanks in advance!
Posted on: 6/19/2009 6:42 PM by Author "rchamburger"
in the forum "RC Airboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8865511
OS .25 fx
Hey! Iv built a 30x50cm hull and am going to get an OS .25 to put on it (is that big enough?). Does anyone no what percent the nitro fuel should be for good performance but no damage to motor, any good fuel brands would be great too. Thanks in advance.
Posted on: 6/18/2009 1:55 AM by Author "rchamburger"
in the forum "RC Airboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8861247
Wood sealer/filler
Is it OK to use wood sealer or putty on bad joints an gaps and then epoxy over them or should I fill gaps with something else?? Thanks in advance!
Posted on: 6/10/2009 5:30 AM by Author "rchamburger"
in the forum "RC Airboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8840519
RE: Newbie needing help with motor choice(electric)
Hi RS 38-40 Could you please give me the specs of what battery/esc you are using???
Posted on: 6/9/2009 4:41 AM by Author "rchamburger"
in the forum "RC Airboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8837583
chainsaw/weed whaker engines
Hi will taking a motor directley off a chainsaw or similar machine work on an rc airboat. Or willl it need to be modified???
Posted on: 5/26/2009 3:05 AM by Author "rchamburger"
in the forum "RC Airboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8798878
RE: Changing to gas! Need help please
Hey! thanks for the replies guys! Heaps of info here!
Posted on: 5/21/2009 3:07 PM by Author "rchamburger"
in the forum "RC Airboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8787882
RE: Changing to gas! Need help please
Hey Rowboat Thanks for replying so quickly! Are there any things i should no about nitro engines(like tuning) I realy no nothing about nitro/gas engines! im new to the hobby[:D]
Posted on: 5/21/2009 6:11 AM by Author "rchamburger"
in the forum "RC Airboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8786796
Changing to gas! Need help please
Hi Im used to electric models but everyone here seems to use gas and i think it would be easier to go with you guys. Problem is i no nothing about gas engines. am going to build the 32' flat bottom hull but have no idea what engine to get! Any recomendations would be great along with which propeller. Any general things I should no about gas engines would be great to....Thanks in advance!!!
Posted on: 5/21/2009 5:22 AM by Author "rchamburger"
in the forum "RC Airboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8786767
Newbie needing help with motor choice(electric)
Hey im new to airboating and was planning to make a 24"x13"x2.5"simple flat bottom i found in a magazine but it didnt say what the setup was. Im going to use one of e-flites electric power series but am not sure which one would get me enough thrust for good performance(was thinking maybe the 25 one) Any help would be greatly appreciated this is the website: http://www.e-fliterc.com/Products/Motors.aspx (you will have to copy and paste)
Posted on: 5/18/2009 5:31 AM by Author "rchamburger"
in the forum "RC Airboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8777753
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