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Forum: RC Drag Racing
01-03-2023, 04:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,615
Posted By ewormm

Finished but improvement needed. The motor was...

Finished but improvement needed. The motor was designed with a gearbox, not direct drive. I will have to get a bigger motor or incorporate the original gear box. ...
Forum: RC Drag Racing
09-05-2022, 05:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,615
Posted By ewormm

Almost finished and with the battery, it weighs...

Almost finished and with the battery, it weighs in at 3lbs 15 ounces. Weight on the front wheels is about 12 ounces. I will post final pics when I get the body work and paint done.
Forum: RC Drag Racing
09-05-2022, 05:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,615
Posted By ewormm

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

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Forum: RC Drag Racing
09-05-2022, 05:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,615
Posted By ewormm

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

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Forum: RC Drag Racing
09-05-2022, 05:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,615
Posted By ewormm

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

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Forum: RC Drag Racing
08-23-2022, 11:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,615
Posted By ewormm

I was thinking the same thing for the epoxied...

I was thinking the same thing for the epoxied joints. I was also thinking that electric would be the quicker and simpler way to go. I'm not really looking to compete. Just wanted something scale...
Forum: RC Drag Racing
08-22-2022, 06:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,615
Posted By ewormm

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

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Forum: RC Drag Racing
08-22-2022, 06:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,615
Posted By ewormm

Super-light carbon fiber dragster build

It has been a long time since I have been on RCU. Years ago I was into all kinds of RC (planes, cars, heils). Back in ancient times (1999) I built a balsa dragster, painted it black and ran a .12...
Forum: Marketplace
05-18-2018, 12:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 659
Posted By ewormm

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

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I also noticed the muffler looks like it took a hit. Hadn't...
Forum: Marketplace
05-18-2018, 11:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 659
Posted By ewormm

USPS Priority will be about $10 and yes I take...

USPS Priority will be about $10 and yes I take Paypal,
Forum: Marketplace
05-16-2018, 12:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 659
Posted By ewormm

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

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Forum: Marketplace
05-05-2018, 03:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 659
Posted By ewormm

O.S. AX 120 2-stroke

O.S. 120AX ringed. It comes with a Bisson Pitts muffler (I don't have the stock muffler), 2 1/2" Aluminum spinner and 4 props - 1 JZ15x8 (reamed to fit) 2 JZ 15x10 (one reamed to fit, one new) and 1...
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
02-09-2014, 06:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,415
Posted By ewormm

HP6DSM Mode 1 and Mode 2

I recently purchased a used SR and began testing the flight controls prior to launch. The collective is linked to the right stick and the elevator is on the left. I believe that some seasoned 3D...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
06-23-2013, 06:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 982
Posted By ewormm

Sig 4 Star 40

Not a crash story but a "rebuild with old crash parts." Story. I had everything needed from about three crashed planes but no fuselage. I bought a new 4 star fuse kit from Sig and here I am.

4...
Forum: Questions and Answers
05-16-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 924
Posted By ewormm

RE: Changing bearings

Back in the oven for 10 minutes at 300 worked like a champ for installation. That's will be my routine in the future. I agree with the suggestions above that a torch would work but unless you have...
Forum: Questions and Answers
05-13-2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 924
Posted By ewormm

RE: Changing bearings

Thanks for the info! I will try torching the case and pushing the bearing in on the crank. Sounds simple.
Forum: Questions and Answers
05-10-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 924
Posted By ewormm

RE: Changing bearings

Oven to 300, biscuits on a pan, engine on the upper rack. Presto, dinner and a bearing removed.

Thanks Speedracer! Worked like a champ!
Forum: Questions and Answers
05-10-2013, 05:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 924
Posted By ewormm

RE: Changing bearings

Excellent, I will give it a whirl.

Much thanks!
Forum: Questions and Answers
05-10-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 924
Posted By ewormm

Changing bearings

Been out of the hobby for a few years and have an older Thunder tiger 61 Pro that needs the bearings replaced (which I've never done). The engine is pretty gummed up from sitting for a few years. ...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-31-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 671
Posted By ewormm

RE: Eflite electric retracts

I say 50-60 sized corsair but it is actually the old Kyosho ARF Corsair .40 in which I have a .60 2-stroke. Used to have a set of Rhom-Airs in her but sold them for other projects. Wish I hadn't...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-30-2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 671
Posted By ewormm

Eflite electric retracts

I'm looking into the eflite electric retracts for a 50-60 sized corsair and was wondering if anyone has had experience with them yet? Durability?

Thanks
Mike
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-17-2009, 05:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 791
Posted By ewormm

RE: Paint blotching issue

I have used Lustrekote with other paints before where it blisters. The trick with that scenario it is to spray several light coats of the Lustrekote allowing each coat to dry pretty good. In this...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-16-2009, 08:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 791
Posted By ewormm

Paint blotching issue

I just painted a plane with Rustoleum spray paint topped with Top Flite Lusterkote Flat Clear and areas of the coating turned out with a white film. Certain areas of the fuse were fine but others had...
Forum: RC Drag Racing
02-06-2009, 06:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,387
Posted By ewormm

RE: Help with a Nitro Drivetrain

I want something scale looking. I think I am going a framed chassis this time. I experimented with a flat alumium plate for the frame by mounting the engine and rear axel housing to it. Probably go...
Forum: RC Drag Racing
02-04-2009, 10:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,387
Posted By ewormm

Help with a Nitro Drivetrain

I am looking into building a rail set up with the pictured drivetrain or something similar. (got this photo in one of these posts some time back and can't remember where.) I'm planning a steel...
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