RE: quicktech hobbies
[font="Arial"][color=#0033CC]There's another thread reporting similar problems (here in rcgroups). Makes we wonder why they would fill an order so quickly for one (mine) and then totally shaft someone else. Read some of the pages they have on thier site and they sure have a dislike for rcu where there is additional commentary - apparently they don't realize rcu actually consists of a large part of their potential customer base. [/color][/font]
Posted on: 2/22/2009 2:38 PM by Author "rszanti" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8505612

RE: quicktech hobbies
[color=#0033CC][font="Arial"]Anyone still having trouble with Quicktech ? I'm curious, having found this forum [u]after[/u] ordering from them. I did have trouble with communication - they did not answer my requests for an order confirmation (using the "required" form on their website) and a phone call I made a week later let me leave a message only - it was never returned. [b]BUT[/b] I did get the plane I ordered and in a very timely manner. I can't complain about the price or delivery, only the communication. Would I order there again ? If the price was right, I would take the chance. Too bad there's no way of letting them know their communication problems are probably costing them a lot of sales ! (p.s. - the Kansas BBB lists them as a Used Car business, does that make any sense to anyone ?)[/font][/color]
Posted on: 2/22/2009 12:11 PM by Author "rszanti" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8504994

RE: RC Report Online!! For Real!!
[font="Arial"]One comment about bnebb's comments - I will not subscribe to a publication I must read on line. I don't mind printing out a PDF (even if it is 118 pages) so I can read it at the breakfast table. I know it's possible to print out an HTML page too but it leaves out a lot of print formating that PDF provides. I also like the high resolution photos - they provide detailing you can't even pick up from a well printed magazine copy. And with so many users now on high speed DSL or cable, I don't see download speeds as being a big problem. Richard[/font]
Posted on: 1/31/2009 6:59 PM by Author "rszanti" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8424032

RE: RC Report Online!! For Real!!
[color=#0033CC][font="Arial"]I've never seen or heard of RC Report. It's not on the local Hobby Shop magazine racks. I just heard of it via an RC news group and the news was not good. So I checked it out on line. The Feb draft sure looks great. I'd definitely subscribe if the price is right. In any case, good luck in your endeavor. Richard[/font][/color]
Posted on: 1/31/2009 8:04 AM by Author "rszanti" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8422195

RE: WIN A FREE Scale Fuselage from V-East & Graupner Helis
[color=#0033CC][font="Arial"]Beauty, love to fly her ! Richard[/font][/color]
Posted on: 1/7/2009 10:49 AM by Author "rszanti" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8329339

RE: Clancy Lazy Bee
[color=#0033CC][font="Arial"]SlowGlow - And what did you cover it with ? Looks like transparent yellow and black paint ? Richard[/font][/color]
Posted on: 1/6/2009 11:18 AM by Author "rszanti" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8325343

RE: Clancy Lazy Bee
[size=3][color=#0033CC][font="Arial"]Slowglow - that is one good looking build. [:)] [/size][/font][/color]
Posted on: 1/5/2009 9:01 PM by Author "rszanti" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8323393

RE: Clancy Lazy Bee
[color=#003399][font="Arial"]flyforfood - I believe the short answer is [u]nowhere[/u]. Supposedly ARF versions of the Electric Lazy Bee 40", the Glow Big Bee 60' and the Glow Speedy Bee 52" are all available through Global Hobby retailers. But I can't find any. The only kits/arfs/plans I've found have been via eBay or individuals selling on the forums. Check eBay and ask on this forum and you might find someone at least willing to sell a plan ! Lots Of Luck Richard[/font][/color]
Posted on: 11/23/2008 9:06 PM by Author "rszanti" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8176700

RE: Clancy Lazy Bee
[font="Arial"][color=#003399]John What size are you referrring to ? Richard p.s. - I have the 48" balsa kit version (for .049 - .15 engines) and the CG is 3-7/8" behind the leading edge.[/color][/font]
Posted on: 10/12/2008 9:29 AM by Author "rszanti" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8041364

RE: Source for small speed control ?
[color=#0033CC][font="Verdana"]Well thank you for the help. Barring rain (which is tentatively predicted), the EZX gets it first run Saturday. Richard[/font][font="Arial"][/font][/color]
Posted on: 5/29/2008 6:33 PM by Author "rszanti" in the forum "RC Scale Boating"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7556723

RE: Source for small speed control ?
[font="Arial"][color=#003399]Umi I looked at the ProBoat unit also, the $40 price isn't bad. And I like the waterproof aspect of the ProBoat ESC but it's only available as a 40amp unit, a bit much for my 2.4amp motor. Also the higher amp units typically have a higher resistance making them more inefficient at the low amperage draws. I did buy a ESC from eBay last year, don't know the make but it was rated 40amps and it sure looks like the ProBoat unit, I'm using it in a 26" speed boat. Incidently in all this searching I also found a unit by Dynamite (DYN4925) that sells for $30, does forward/reverse and will handle 110amps continuously. Should be a great unit for a speed boat ! Richard[/color][/font]
Posted on: 5/29/2008 9:54 AM by Author "rszanti" in the forum "RC Scale Boating"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7554929

RE: Source for small Speed Controller ?
[font="Arial"][color=#003399]Thanks, that's exactly what I did, bought an EZX from Tower Hobbies. Should work well. [:D] Richard[/color][/font]
Posted on: 5/24/2008 9:47 AM by Author "rszanti" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7534742

RE: Source for small speed control ?
[font="Arial"][color=#0033CC]Thanks UMI. That Mtroniks on cornwallmodelboats does look good. But I also went to Horizon and found the Hitec EZX-R and went for it. It was slightly less than the Mtroniks and saved a bit of time in shipping. [:)] Richard [/color][/font]
Posted on: 5/23/2008 4:46 PM by Author "rszanti" in the forum "RC Scale Boating"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7532489

Source for small speed control ?
[color=#0033CC][font="Arial"]I asked about this in the "Speed - Electric" forum but it was suggested I also ask here - I have a model Tug running a 2.4 amp 6 volt Pitman motor. Power is via an 8.4 volt NiCd. I was going to use an old Hitec SP-5/10A ESC I have but it seems to have passed away so I'm looking for a substitute. Most of the speed controllers I've looked at are rated for upwards of 40 amps, a bit big for the application. Does anyone know of a reversing speed controller more appropriately sized for this motor ? Richard[/font][/color]
Posted on: 5/22/2008 6:49 PM by Author "rszanti" in the forum "RC Scale Boating"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7528829

Source for small Speed Controller ?
[color=#0033CC][font="Arial"]I have a model Tug running a 2.4amp 6volt Pitman motor. Power is via an 8.4volt NiCd. I was going to use an old Hitec SP-5/10A ESC but it seems to have passed away so I'm looking for a substitute. Most of the speed controllers I've looked at are rated for upwards of 40 amps, a bit big for the application. Does anyone know of a [u]reversing[/u] speed controller more appropriately sized for this motor ?[/font][/color]
Posted on: 5/21/2008 8:13 PM by Author "rszanti" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7525057

RE: COMO .90 parts
[font="Arial"][color=#0033CC]Thanks. I like that needle at Tower hobbies, it's extra long and I need to cut off the bent arm and add an extension to get it outside of my cowl anyway. Should work fine. [:)][/color][/font]
Posted on: 4/30/2008 11:58 PM by Author "rszanti" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7442353

COMO .90 parts
[font="Arial"][color=#0033CC]I've got a brand new COMO .90 and I need another needle valve. I realize the COMO was made by SuperTigre and have contacted Hobbico (ST sends you to Hobbico for the old parts) asking if they could provide, if not parts, at least part numbers but apparently they don't have any info on the COMO engines. So I was wondering if anyone has a parts list ? I think the COMO used the same carb parts as the ST so if I can find a COMO list I may be able to do a cross reference. I also did some measuring - the COMO needle has 66 threads/inch (26 threads/cm) and an outside thread diameter of approx .087" (2.25mm). If someone has a older ST .90, perhaps they could tell me if the dimensions match. Thia is a needle with a 90 degree turn on the end and a separate nut that acts to tighten the needle. I believe ST used the same needles for a wide range of engine sizes, such as the .35 through at least the .90 so it should be easier to find a needle if that is correct info. Any help at all would be appreciated. Richard[/color][/font]
Posted on: 4/27/2008 11:24 PM by Author "rszanti" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7428642

RE: Clancy Lazy Bee
[font="Arial"][color=#0033CC]skylarkmk1 I like the idea of the shocks for the LG. I did a search and may have missed it, but what shocks (from what car or whatever) did you get the shocks from ? Richard[/color][/font]
Posted on: 3/16/2008 11:01 AM by Author "rszanti" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7232960

RE: Identify an old bipe ?
[font="Arial"][color=#0033CC]Robert That I realize, my question is - is the paint they sell for the silk fuelproof ? I don't know of any dope I can buy thats the right color to match the full scale colors. I thought you were referring to their paints when you mentioned "any base color you can possiblt desire" and it does look like they have a bunch of colors. Richard[/color][/font]
Posted on: 3/10/2008 9:54 PM by Author "rszanti" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7206124

RE: Identify an old bipe ?
[color=#0033CC][font="Arial"]Robert Silk ? Probably, all my control line planes were done in silk (many years ago). Course it was the old silk that loved to shrink when you doped it. Don't think the preshrunk you get today will work as well. I see that link lists paints for silks. Have you ever tried any ? Are they fuelproof ? How about the silks they list ? I see "Crepe De Chine" lists a shrinkage rate of 14% & 10% so it might work good. Ever tried any ? In any case, Thanks Richard [/font][/color]
Posted on: 3/10/2008 1:19 AM by Author "rszanti" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7201919

RE: Identify an old bipe ?
[color=#0033CC][font="Arial"]Thank you Gentlemen, thats it ! I did a search for EAA kits and found [u]Balsa USA[/u] has a 60" (looks just like what I've got) so that's probably the source. [sm=thumbs_up.gif] I'd definitely like to redo in the original color scheme. The skin is sagging a bit so maybe I'd need to strip and recover but I've never tackled a job like that before. And again, that base color, "creme" or whatever, is not one I've seen so don't know how to achieve it. Richard[/font][/color]
Posted on: 3/10/2008 12:30 AM by Author "rszanti" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7201773

Identify an old bipe ?
[font="Arial"][color=#0033CC]I bought this Bipe at a swap meet recently, looked too good to pass up [:D] . Has a 60" WS. I plan on putting a Como .90 in it. Otherwise it only needs a little work to make it flyable. I'm not sure if it was built from a kit or scratch built. Not even sure if it's a semi-scale copy of an existing Bipe. Can someone identify it for me ? Richard p.s. - can someone tell me what color was used for the base paint ? If I ever get the urge, I might try to strip it and do a repaint but I don't remember seeing an aerosol that's close to that color. It is a painted fabric, maybe silk, finish.[/color][/font]
Posted on: 3/9/2008 10:40 PM by Author "rszanti" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7201233

COMO S-90
I just picked up a COMO S-90, apparently brand new. I know SuperTigre built these, possibly as a special for World Engines. I hope to use it in an old 60" Bipe (1080 sq.in.wing area) that has around a 10lb AUW. To fit in the cowl, the engine needs to be mounted inverted. This puts the throttle arm on the opposite side from the servo pushrod. All leading me to a few questions - Does this engine sound like it should handle this size Bipe OK ? Does anyone have any experience with these, especially how well do they operate inverted ? And what fuel do they like ? Can the carb be rotated 180degrees to place the needle and throttle arm on the other side without creating running problems ? And are there any funny things I should be aware of ? Hoping for some help ! Richard
Posted on: 2/15/2008 10:28 AM by Author "rszanti" in the forum "SuperTigre Engines Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7077382

RE: Lazy Bee AUW ?
[color=#000099][font="Arial"]Top Gunn - I can estimate the additional wing weight (probably minimal), and I have an OS .10 looking for a home. Sure gives me some direction. Thanks. Richard[/font][/color]
Posted on: 12/11/2007 8:21 PM by Author "rszanti" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6744883

RE: Old Style Covering ?
[font="Arial"][color=#003399]The Eastbourne is a 43" WS (321 sq.in.) oldtimer that I'll drive with a brushless outrunner so fuels not a problem. AUW is about 20 oz. so lightness is of some concern. I do know the difference between something like "So-Lite" and "Super Coverite" (which I've been told looks like fabric ?) would be close to 2 oz. so I do worry a bit about picking up too much weight. I looked for 21st Century covering, found it (appearance would probably be perfect) but couldn't find any weight info. [:o] Richard[/color][/font]
Posted on: 12/5/2007 9:19 AM by Author "rszanti" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6716329

Old Style Covering ?
[color=#003399][font="Arial"]I'm building an Eastbourne, looking for a covering that simulates the old fabric style, sort of like the doped silk used to look. But I'd like to use one of the plastic iron-ons. Of course, the lighter the better. Any suggestions ? Richard[/font][/color]
Posted on: 12/3/2007 10:45 PM by Author "rszanti" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6710753

Lazy Bee AUW ?
[color=#003399][font="Arial"]Can some one tell me the AUW of the 48" Clancy Lazy Bee. I'm planing a build of a kit and would like to plan ahead for my power source. The AUW with or without the motor/engine would be great. If with a power source, what was used. Thanks Richard[/font][/color]
Posted on: 11/30/2007 7:17 PM by Author "rszanti" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6696725

RE: Page Aviation Kits
[font="Arial"][color=#0033CC] Anybody know what happened to Adrian Page? His web site is shut down. [/color][/font]
Posted on: 11/30/2007 6:39 PM by Author "rszanti" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6696579

RE: Smallest Engine available today ?
[color=#000099][font="Arial"]Oops...sorry 'bout that. it's the AP that's $40 and as microsprint notes, the TT is $62. Richard[/font][/color]
Posted on: 11/14/2007 11:16 PM by Author "rszanti" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6626924

RE: Smallest Engine available today ?
[color=#0000CC][font="Arial"]I found one more that would fit the bill, a Thunder Tiger .07 R/C (Tower Hobbies has them for $40). Does anyone know how that compares to an AP Wasp .061 ? Richard[/font][/color]
Posted on: 11/14/2007 6:30 PM by Author "rszanti" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6625590