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Forum: Kit Building

01-21-2012, 11:12 AM

Replies: 59

Do You Prefer Wood Props or Nylon Props?

Views: 4,618

Posted By VKGT

RE: Do You Prefer Wood Props or Nylon Props?

Depends on the size of the prop...

I run Carbon on my DA-150 but have a Vess drilled to go on there.

Always ran wood on my smaller gassers which works great. I keep the plastic props on...

Forum: Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more

01-21-2012, 10:33 AM

Replies: 22

Intel i7 & i5 K series processor overclock guide...

Views: 3,872

Posted By VKGT

RE: Intel i7 & i5 K series processor overclock guide...

Subscribing... I'm looking to overclock my Core i7-950 but have never grasped how to identify the correct method/settings. HAF 932 case, Core i7-950, Coolermaster V8, Asus Sabertooth X58, 12GB...

Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General

01-12-2012, 09:54 AM

Replies: 28

*Sig Rascal 110 ???*

Views: 6,233

Posted By VKGT

RE: *Sig Rascal 110 ???*

I've heard nothing but great things about how well these Rascals fly.... I finally got one a year ago and it sits with a 27cc Ryobi engine on it. Haven't flown it yet but would like to get it out...

Forum: RC Jets

01-11-2012, 09:04 AM

Replies: 199

Modeler or ARfer?

Views: 17,057

Posted By VKGT

RE: Modeler or ARfer?

I just cut down the Saguaro cactus in my front yard and carved some blades for my 700 out of it's skeleton.... Should I make a thread on the heli forum? :D

Forum: RC Jets

01-09-2012, 11:00 PM

Replies: 55

The ARF Paradox !!

Views: 8,005

Posted By VKGT

RE: The ARF Paradox !!

This is another one of those ridiculous bs "I'm building jets from scratch and you're assembling arfs and that means you're not as good at this hobby because of it" threads. I didn't realize it at...

Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General

01-09-2012, 10:50 PM

Replies: 5

CUSTOM PAINTING / AIRBRUSHING

Views: 900

Posted By VKGT

RE: CUSTOM PAINTING / AIRBRUSHING

Wow! Awesome work!

Forum: RC Jets

01-09-2012, 06:52 PM

Replies: 199

Modeler or ARfer?

Views: 17,057

Posted By VKGT

RE: Modeler or ARfer?

I can't believe that I'm a Heli guy, a gasser boat guy, a sailboat guy, a scale plane guy, a sailplane and glider guy, a giant scale guy... I guess I'm not a jet guy so I'm out! ARF this thread...

Forum: 3D Flying!

01-09-2012, 11:25 AM

Replies: 19

just starting 3D ???

Views: 1,676

Posted By VKGT

RE: just starting 3D ???

Practice anything new on the SIM until you feel confident enough to do it on the sim

Forum: AMA Discussions

01-09-2012, 10:45 AM

Replies: 42

Good R/C deals from the vendors at the AMA Convention?

Views: 3,781

Posted By VKGT

RE: Good R/C deals from the vendors at the AMA Convention?

Ended up with a pretty awesome quad flyer for $279 RTF with Radio, battery, charger and a really nice custom fit case with cnc cut foam inside. The price was incredible, their website lists it for...

Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD

01-08-2012, 10:44 PM

Replies: 15

scratch twin

Views: 1,879

Posted By VKGT

RE: scratch twin

Very cool, nice work! What are you going to call it?

Forum: The Clubhouse

01-08-2012, 10:35 PM

Replies: 9

DA-50 or DLE-55

Views: 1,037

Posted By VKGT

RE: DA-50 or DLE-55

Grats!! Love that plane! I'd take a carbon cub also if money was no object :P

Forum: RC Jets

01-08-2012, 10:00 PM

Replies: 199

Modeler or ARfer?

Views: 17,057

Posted By VKGT

RE: Modeler or ARfer?

Sounds like the old farts at the field stirring the pot.

Who cares ;)

If you like to build, good for you.

If you like to put ARFs together, good for you.

Enjoy the hobby while...

Forum: The Clubhouse

01-08-2012, 09:55 PM

Replies: 9

DA-50 or DLE-55

Views: 1,037

Posted By VKGT

RE: DA-50 or DLE-55

DA reputation and customer service are unmatched!

DLE makes great motors but they are not Desert Aircraft quality ;)

Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring

01-08-2012, 09:52 PM

Replies: 16

Phase 3 Phoenix II 2meter EP glider

Views: 7,658

Posted By VKGT

RE: Phase 3 Phoenix II 2meter EP glider

My only complaint with the Phoenix II is that the motor is underpowered but that's it. Great glider!

Forum: FPV, UAV & Drones

01-08-2012, 05:38 PM

Replies: 1

FPV Flyers in the Las Vegas/Boulder City area?

Views: 663

Posted By VKGT

FPV Flyers in the Las Vegas/Boulder City area?

Looking for FPV flyers in the Las Vegas area. I'm very interested in getting into FPV but looking for an experienced FPV flier to show me the ropes. Shoot me a PM or email.

Been doing a lot of...

Forum: AMA Discussions

01-08-2012, 05:31 PM

Replies: 42

Good R/C deals from the vendors at the AMA Convention?

Views: 3,781

Posted By VKGT

RE: Good R/C deals from the vendors at the AMA Convention?

Unfortunately, I didn't make it into the seminar early enough... My buddy and I were too distracted by looking for certain items that we couldn't live without

Forum: RC Jets

01-08-2012, 03:55 PM

Replies: 55

The ARF Paradox !!

Views: 8,005

Posted By VKGT

RE: The ARF Paradox !!

First time builders should always have an experienced builder with them to teach and mentor, regardless of type of aircraft. As a non-jet pilot, if I were to get a jet, I wouldn't be doing much...

Forum: Gas Engines

01-08-2012, 03:14 PM

Replies: 108

Want to get a gasser airplane, I have questions!

Views: 9,703

Posted By VKGT

RE: Want to get a gasser airplane, I have questions!

Here you go, brotha http://www.ebay.com/itm/260911600778?_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649&item=260911600778&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT&vxp=mtr#ht_663wt_1163

I got one recently and it's perfect...

Forum: Gas Engines

01-08-2012, 09:45 AM

Replies: 108

Want to get a gasser airplane, I have questions!

Views: 9,703

Posted By VKGT

RE: Want to get a gasser airplane, I have questions!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flap_(aircraft)

Forum: Gas Engines

01-07-2012, 10:30 PM

Replies: 108

Want to get a gasser airplane, I have questions!

Views: 9,703

Posted By VKGT

RE: Want to get a gasser airplane, I have questions!

Leave the flaps! Flaps are awesome and allow for slow, controlled flight and landings so use them for landing. Set them up on the switch. If the flap servos match, leve them in place

Forum: AMA Discussions

01-07-2012, 07:54 PM

Replies: 42

Good R/C deals from the vendors at the AMA Convention?

Views: 3,781

Posted By VKGT

RE: Good R/C deals from the vendors at the AMA Convention?

I'll tell you what, this show ended up being great! I posted from my phone that I was bummed about the swap meet area but this is before I got into the actual AMA display areas. I didn't realize...

Forum: AMA Discussions

01-07-2012, 10:00 AM

Replies: 42

Good R/C deals from the vendors at the AMA Convention?

Views: 3,781

Posted By VKGT

RE: Good R/C deals from the vendors at the AMA Convention?

Wow that was an incredible let down. I'll be taking the sukhoi home with me if I don't see anything else. I don't "need" it but it sure is nice

Forum: AMA Discussions

01-07-2012, 07:34 AM

Replies: 42

Good R/C deals from the vendors at the AMA Convention?

Views: 3,781

Posted By VKGT

RE: Good R/C deals from the vendors at the AMA Convention?

Bummer, I'm on my way and driving in. Just stopped for breakfast

Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros

01-06-2012, 08:00 AM

Replies: 4

Savox servos

Views: 818

Posted By VKGT

RE: Savox servos

SAVOX is the brand of the Align servos..

The Align Servos are Savox.

I use them in most of my helicopters and I think they are GREAT! Saves a little money over JR and Futaba as...

Forum: Flybarless Helicopters

01-06-2012, 07:56 AM

Replies: 24

Should I go flybarless?

Views: 5,937

Posted By VKGT

RE: Should I go flybarless?

I LOVE my FBL helis.... Don't get my wrong, I still bought a FB Fury 55 but I wish that I got the FBL head now. My T-Rex 700 is 3G (Version 1) and I had a T-Rex 600 with BeastX. They are extremely...

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