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Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
05-09-2002, 12:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,381
Posted By StickZ

Kyosho Blade runner

Hi all!
I bought a kyosho blade runner years ago when it came out and I was not impressed!
To start with, some part didn't fit and others were wrong!
I finally got it finished and tried it out....
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
04-15-2002, 07:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 645
Posted By StickZ

Kyosho Clutches Suck!

I obtained my tufnol from a friend at BAe systems. Some of your local companies my use Tufnol as well. It's cheap and easy to work with on a lathe. Beware of the dust though. It's poisonous!!!
Ask...
Forum: RC Jets
04-12-2002, 12:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 916
Posted By StickZ

Swing wing CG probs! Help!

Cheers!
I'll check it out!
Forum: Beginners
04-12-2002, 11:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,815
Posted By StickZ

Advice needed for better take offs!!

Hey guys.
I'm a learner to. I've been flying for about two years and in that time I've found it's best to get your plane up to speed and in the air as soon as possible.
The field I fly from is not...
Forum: RC Jets
04-12-2002, 10:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 916
Posted By StickZ

Swing wing CG probs! Help!

Right! So by measuring the C of G in the forward swept position and then at points as it sweeps back I can work out whether I need to add weight at any points.
Would it be worth making some kind of...
Forum: RC Jets
04-12-2002, 07:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 916
Posted By StickZ

Swing wing CG probs! Help!

Hi all,
I've always wanted to play around with building a swing wing.
(Like the F-16 or 14)
When building, are there any major points you have to take into account about C of G position?

How DO...
Forum: RC Jets
04-12-2002, 07:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 862
Posted By StickZ

Can you use glass fibre to make an EDF plane, or is it too heavy?

Just as the title asks!
I have obtained a couple of EDF's with 17 turn motors and I was wondering if you could build a plane using carbon, or glass fibre without it getting too heavy.
I thought you...
Forum: Questions and Answers
04-12-2002, 07:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,821
Posted By StickZ

What trainer is best for arial video.......

The Vid camera I used on my Telemaster was one I'd bought off of a friend. It didn't have a tansmitter but it was very small.
I then built a transmitter for it using some diagrams I found in some...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
04-12-2002, 07:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,220
Posted By StickZ

How to clean out your tank and fuel filters

Oh my god! You guys don't have white spirit?
You've never lived if you haven't gotten WS on your hands and stripped all the grease from them! (Turns hands white!)
Well, white spirit here in England...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
04-11-2002, 12:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 633
Posted By StickZ

Overlander Batteries

I bought an 8.4V, 2000 mA pack from:
www.overlander.co.uk
and they're great. they take alot of punishment and they're quite cheap too.
Anyone else use these cells? Opinions?
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
04-11-2002, 12:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,519
Posted By StickZ

best way to clean engine/body?

When my car gets covered in muck, I use some white spirit to thin out the parts coated with fuel and then give them a blow off with an air compressor. This gets rid of dried dirt as well.
Even a...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
04-11-2002, 12:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 640
Posted By StickZ

Newbie...

Don't buy a Kyosho Sandmaster! No matter how tempting!
Go for a Traxxas car. They maybe a little more but you get quality for your cash!
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
04-11-2002, 12:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,220
Posted By StickZ

How to clean out your tank and fuel filters

If you run some white spirit around your tank, fuel lines and carb, it cleans them up real good too.
(Take the carb off of the engine before filling it with spirit!)
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
04-11-2002, 12:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 810
Posted By StickZ

Returning to the rc world after 15 years. Asking for suggestions on a suitable rc.

Whatever you buy, don't make it a Kyosho product!
I've had so many problems with my Kyosho cars, boats and planes that I won't touch any product made by them!

You don't have to take my word for...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
04-11-2002, 12:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 817
Posted By StickZ

kyosho truck axle?

By a new car?
I have a Kyosho Sandmaster ST.
Not very good but it still shouldn't need as many parts and repairs as I've had to make!

You'll probably find that if they're the standard one's that...
Forum: Questions and Answers
04-11-2002, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 421
Posted By StickZ

plans

Dunno.
Have you tried any plans services from modelling magazines?
They might have the plans, or know somewhere you might find them.
Forum: Questions and Answers
04-11-2002, 12:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,359
Posted By StickZ

Spray system for a crop duster

No!

I've known a member at my club to make some fake sprayers, but none that really worked.

Sorry mate.
Forum: Questions and Answers
04-11-2002, 12:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,821
Posted By StickZ

What trainer is best for arial video.......

I have a Telemaster 66" and I've mounted a video link camera and a cheap disposable onto it and it still flew fine!

Mine has bags of room inside because I use mini servos instead of the standard...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
04-11-2002, 08:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 645
Posted By StickZ

Kyosho Clutches Suck!

Hi all!
I already do boats and planes so I thought I'd get into cars for a bit of fun.
I bought a Kyosho Sandmaster ST off a mate and gave it a run around.
After about 5 minuets the plastic clutch...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
04-11-2002, 08:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 413
Posted By StickZ

How do I go about designing a simple EDF beginner model?

Hi all!
I've been flying for about 2 years so you can see that I'm not going to be a precision flier!
I recently obtained a pair of EDF's which have 17 turn motors. They are both about 90mm in...
Forum: The Clubhouse
04-10-2002, 12:39 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 16,661
Posted By StickZ

Average Age For RC Pilots???

Cool, keep up the good work!
Remember, if your plane hits the ground, you have to then find your wallet!
Forum: Beginners
04-10-2002, 11:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,418
Posted By StickZ

First Flight !!!

I started learning about a 2 years ago. My first flight went very badly. The old guy who "took me up" for my first go wasn't very attentive and I managed to do 2 circuits on my own before plunging...
Forum: The Clubhouse
04-10-2002, 09:58 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 16,661
Posted By StickZ

Average Age For RC Pilots???

I'm 17 and have been flying for about 2 years.
I'm a bit out of practice because of the foot and mouth outbreak.
That's why I wrecked my twinstar on it's first (and my first) flight back at the...
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