RE: The Bruce Tharpe Venture 60
Hi Shane, I see Bruce still offers replacement parts on his price list. you could buy a fuse and a wing etc. Have you tried to contact them about doing that? I have a number of other things I am interested in building also, maybe I should just sell you my kit [8|] Let me think on that one. i did not realize this was in such demand. Steve
Posted on: 10/13/2008 8:03 AM by Author "steveo64" in the forum "User Product Reviews"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8044257

RE: The Bruce Tharpe Venture 60
I have a kit I am just starting. I am thinking of making it into a two piece wing to ease the transport. I re-made the internal wing ribs in light ply and am putting the wing tube just ahead of the main spar. My wing tube is 24 inches, I may need to shorten it due to the dihedral. Has anyone else experimented with this? I hope it is strong enough. I love the simplicity of this plane. Steve
Posted on: 10/12/2008 9:54 PM by Author "steveo64" in the forum "User Product Reviews"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8043309

RE: Copperhead Aviation Venom 45-30
Hi there, I have a Venom 45 that I traded for with a person here on RCGoups. It is new but I think it is too big for the plane I am building. I would love to trade it for something a little smaller and thought I would throw this out here (even though I know this is not a for sale thread). I would sell it for a very good deal if anyone is interested. Looking for something in the 26 cc range, MVVS or Evolution would be ideal. It looks like a very nice engine, just too much for me. I am still new to gas and I did not realize what I was getting. thanks, my apologies if I should not post this here. [8|] Steve steveo64@earthlink.net
Posted on: 11/26/2007 10:07 AM by Author "steveo64" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6675207

RE: New Pacific Aeromodel Clip Wing Monocoupe
Has anyone seen a Video of this Monocoupe flying? This looks like a cool plane. Does anyone have an opinion of this versus a Super Chipmunk ARF? (I am sure I will get opinions [:)])
Posted on: 5/13/2007 1:04 PM by Author "steveo64" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5848816

RE: Gator RC demoslished by Tornado
Does anybody know where you can get wing tubes and sockets like Gator supplied? thanks..
Posted on: 12/4/2006 11:14 AM by Author "steveo64" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5073779

RE: Challenged Speed Freak
Hi There, You had posted about the Bill Evans Pole Star planes and I was wondering if you know if kits are still available anywhere... thanks, Steve Sager Raleigh, NC steveo64@earthlink.net
Posted on: 10/11/2005 7:50 PM by Author "steveo64" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3446021

1114/4y
I found some info on the Aveox web site [url]www.aveox.com[/url] under the older motors...it was for the mini-fan 480. I bought a used Kyosho fan (for the AP-29L motor) and was dissapointed to find that the 1114/4y was not the same diameter so alot of fussing looked to be in the cards. Right now that is where I am... my e-mail is [email]steveo64@earthlink.net[/email] if I can help you more.. Steve
Posted on: 2/24/2003 8:50 PM by Author "steveo64" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=165545

belt drives
thanks John, I will check it out... What ratios have you tried? the 50 minimum sounds OK given what good gear drives cost! Steve
Posted on: 12/25/2002 5:07 PM by Author "steveo64" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=171445

cloud dancer
Hi there, I have been reading all the articles on the Cloud Dancer 40 converted to electric. I always thought the 73" original version would be a great subject. Fred Reese talks about the design goal as being Kadet Senior wing loading in a performance package. Since I have seen kadet seniors fly well on 16-18 cells, it stands to reason that the Cloud Dancer would fly well here also....still I see the 40 size version flown with 14-20 cells. 20 seems overkill doesn't it? Anybody seen or heard of this conversion? Steve [email]steveo64@earthlink.net[/email]
Posted on: 9/23/2002 4:53 AM by Author "steveo64" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=279587

happy fly
check out this link... [url]http://www.sacramento-rc-flyers.org/events/happyfly/index.html[/url] very happy....
Posted on: 8/22/2002 3:58 AM by Author "steveo64" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=209176

happy fly
I am thinking of this for an electric conversion. Have you bought one? I was thinking 10 cells and a hot brushless. Steve [email]steveo64@earthlink.net[/email]
Posted on: 8/22/2002 1:42 AM by Author "steveo64" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=209174

idea
Your dimensions sound alot like an AMPmaster. Go to [url]www.ezonemag.com[/url] and search for the Ampmaster. This is a 10 cell plane that uses a geared motor like an Astro 05 or an MEC Turbo 10 GT. Check out the ampmaster and I would be glad to try to help in some way. I have been doing alot of fooling around with electrocalc lately... and playing with real planes. [email]steveo64@earthlink.net[/email]
Posted on: 8/14/2002 7:19 PM by Author "steveo64" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=213380

Miss
Thanks for the heads up...I am also waiting on the video clip from Hobby Lobby. I was told they would post one. This looks like a fun plane! Steve
Posted on: 7/24/2002 11:41 AM by Author "steveo64" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=200260

Super Miss from HobbyLobby
Anyone seen the Super Miss from Hobby Lobby? It looks real good and has ailerons. Any feedback is welcome! Steve
Posted on: 7/18/2002 8:35 PM by Author "steveo64" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=200257

gearboxs
opps! Maybe not direct with 14 cells. Steve
Posted on: 7/18/2002 8:34 PM by Author "steveo64" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=190642

gearboxes
Check out what you can get from Hobby Lobby. [url]www.hobby-lobby.com[/url] OR go to [url]www.modelairtech.com[/url] for some really cool belt drives. The belt drives can be gotten with the correct motor shaft size (5mm) and do not require you to reverse and re-time your motor. You could also do the 3y direct drive. Steve [email]steveo64@earthlink.net[/email]
Posted on: 7/18/2002 8:33 PM by Author "steveo64" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=190641

belt drive
I want to mess around and see if I can make a custom belt drive reduction unit. I want to try a few different things with a few different motors and this becomes really expensive fast. I have Electrocalc but i want real world. Does anybody know a source for the small belts and "sprokets" like Model Air tech uses? Or any other ideas? Somebody must have made their own drive. Thanks! Steve [email]steveo64@earthlink.net[/email]
Posted on: 6/22/2002 6:36 PM by Author "steveo64" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=171443

EDF - make your own?
Anybody made an EDF unit or something similiar to it? I saw the Clancy ducted BEE that uses a cut down prop in a tube and it got me thinking about it. I have an Aveox 1114/4y motor that needs a fan unit. Steve [email]steveo64@earthlink.net[/email]
Posted on: 6/18/2002 2:12 PM by Author "steveo64" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=167178

aveox 1114/4y
Hi Rob, What size is the fan unit in the Kyosho? I am trying ot equate it to the current things on the market. Thanks! steve
Posted on: 6/17/2002 10:48 AM by Author "steveo64" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=165542

aveox 1114/4y ...what plane? Jet?
I find myself with an Aveox 1114/4y with a motor constant of about 2600RPM/volt. I think it would work well in a jet or with a small prop. The aveox motor stand seems to give strange results on this motor (might be me) Anybody have or had one of these, I would love to trade notes. I am thinking this would make a ZAGI a rocket. or it should work well in a small jet or pusher. Steve [email]steveo64@earthlink.net[/email]
Posted on: 6/17/2002 2:30 AM by Author "steveo64" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=165540

dc file
I found the Design Cad 30 day trial. It kept crashing but only after I saw the plan (dc format) I now know it is not the one I wanted. Thanks for the tip. Steve
Posted on: 4/11/2002 3:55 AM by Author "steveo64" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=100589

what is a .dc file?
Hi! I downloaded a plan that is a " .dc" file and I cannot open it. I have Autocad and Visio but I cannot find a translator. Has anybody ever dealt with this before? I am computer literate but it is really driving me crazy!! Any help would be graciously accepted. Steve [email]steveo64@earthlink.net[/email]
Posted on: 4/9/2002 2:03 AM by Author "steveo64" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=100587

CAD. Where to start?
Does Doug at Mountain Models do this service? I have one of his planes and he is a great guy to deal with. I will check with him on this. Maybe if the parts were scanned in then I could use something like autocad or Visio to verify the sizes to the plans. Then I could send them off. This would save some time. I would highly recommend Mountain Models kits...BTW. Thanks, Steve :p
Posted on: 3/15/2002 2:47 PM by Author "steveo64" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=68822

CAD. Where to start?
Guys, Does this mean if I have a drawing of the parts I want I can pack them together on a common sheet size, scan them, save as .dxf and send to a laser cutter? Is it this easy? Can anyone lay out the steps here and maybe give me a laser cutter to go to? This would be really cool. Thanks! Steve [email]steveo64@earthlink.net[/email]
Posted on: 3/12/2002 6:45 PM by Author "steveo64" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=68819

Kyosho Pitts ARF
Anybody seen one of these yet? It looks pretty cool. I'd like to hear from anybody who has seen the ARF kit. Steve
Posted on: 3/11/2002 12:58 AM by Author "steveo64" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=74045

Converting Gee Bee Tiger Moth
I've not seen the Hacker setup. I have worked with Aveox motors before. Where did you see the Hacker? Can you send me a link? I have seen the hacker name show up often, I would like to check them out. Please let me know if you get this setup and how it works. Steve
Posted on: 2/21/2002 2:27 PM by Author "steveo64" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=49325

gee bee electric
Hi there, I saw one of these in S&E Modeler a few months back with an AstroFlight 805G brushless and 8 - 3000mAH Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. It claimed 12-15 min flights. I think this sounds about right, maybe overkill. Try this link for a good 8 cell motor controller: [url]http://www.modelairtech.com/combos.html[/url] Belt drive, brushless..and reasonable. I am going this way next. If you want to go cheaper, do an Endoplasm car motor, 8 cells and a Master Airscrew gearbox (you can get the Endo and the gearbox through Tower Hobbies). Hope this helps. I have a Thunder Tiger Lazy Cub that I am flying on 8 2000mAh cells and an MEC turbo 10 plus motor. This plane is for a 26 four stroke (like the GeeBee Tiger Moth) so I think it is about right. I think this setup is a bit overpriced based on what I am seeing out there. Steve [email]steveo64@earthlink.net[/email]
Posted on: 2/21/2002 2:30 AM by Author "steveo64" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=49323

Stream "Amigo"...anybody have a picture?
I am looking to find out what the Stream "Amigo" is. Stream is apparently still in business. If someone has info on the address or phone or website for them I would appreciate it. Thanks! steve [email]steveo64@earthlink.net[/email]
Posted on: 2/1/2002 3:12 AM by Author "steveo64" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=45006

Posting Plans
Hi, I want to post a bunch of airplane plans for sale. I am thinking of putting them in the "Kits for sale" section. (or maybe the Misc less than $30) What would you suggest? I cannot double post I do not believe. Thanks! Steve [email]steveo64@earthlink.net[/email]
Posted on: 1/30/2002 2:26 PM by Author "steveo64" in the forum "MarketPlace questions or problem?"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=44079

Switchback
Grant, Way Cool on the Radical Edge! It looks like that might be a winner. Have you seen it fly? The video link on the web site did not work for me. Steve
Posted on: 1/23/2002 7:04 PM by Author "steveo64" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=39680