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Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
06-22-2010, 09:36 AM
Replies: 3,404
Views: 357,622
Posted By ZRAT

RE: Fun with Flat Foam

I have to special order the FFF at Lowe's. Go to the contractors counter and ask for this, it runs ~$65 with handling fees and 6% sales tax: 1/4" x 48" x 50' Insulated Sheathing, Item #: 127129 | ...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
06-07-2010, 08:45 AM
Replies: 3,404
Views: 357,622
Posted By ZRAT

RE: Fun with Flat Foam

Nice bipe!
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
06-01-2010, 09:22 AM
Replies: 3,404
Views: 357,622
Posted By ZRAT

RE: Fun with Flat Foam

I haven't tried the Ember, I got into a Plantraco setup and then on the the PZ P51. I'd rather scratch build something like the Ember than buy one though(I have a serious building problem, need a 12...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
05-31-2010, 08:28 AM
Replies: 3,404
Views: 357,622
Posted By ZRAT

RE: Fun with Flat Foam

Not yet but when the PZ P51 fuselage finally gives out I'll be converting the guts into an F22 pusher(need to investigate AR6400 elevon mixing), ~12-14" span, 3mm depron. I noticed that with the...
Forum: T-Rex heli
05-25-2010, 09:37 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 52,766
Posted By ZRAT

RE: my 500 esp is here

I absolutely love the Trex, it's my 1st real heli, up from a Blade CP Pro that never really saw any airtime and ate a hole in my wallet. I also have an MSR and a Blade CX but they just don't satisfy...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
05-20-2010, 08:29 AM
Replies: 692
Views: 117,333
Posted By ZRAT

RE: Slow stick Forum!!

That's it, i have to build a drop unit. Toy's R Us has some cool paratrooper action figures, I used one of these as a pilot in a GWS P40 Warhawk.

...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
05-19-2010, 10:29 AM
Replies: 692
Views: 117,333
Posted By ZRAT

RE: Slow stick Forum!!

Check out these Hobby city/Hobby King combos, either the BM2409-12T or the BM2409-18T are good, Kv and amperage are different. I have 10 of these combos and have had no issues at all, solder on some...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
05-17-2010, 09:02 AM
Replies: 3,404
Views: 357,622
Posted By ZRAT

RE: Fun with Flat Foam

Cool stuff, the Batplane looks like it's fun:D
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
05-10-2010, 09:22 AM
Replies: 692
Views: 117,333
Posted By ZRAT

RE: Slow stick Forum!!

Good Luck on the maiden, 66 should be a handful:D. Can't go wrong sticking with the 10x60's. I highly recommend a balancer too, I use the little hand held one I got from the LHS for ~$5, works...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
05-08-2010, 10:33 PM
Replies: 692
Views: 117,333
Posted By ZRAT

RE: Slow stick Forum!!

On 3S with the stock setup I would stick with 10x60 for higher speed flying, go down to a 10x4.7 for lower top speed and more torque, even a 10x3.8 for max flight time. Depending on the copilots...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
02-23-2010, 10:38 PM
Replies: 692
Views: 117,333
Posted By ZRAT

RE: Slow stick Forum!!

PPP12 - 6S on a SloStick? I tried a 225W 1750Kv on 3S 2500mAh 25c batt and 10x6 prop, the wings were a fluttering like a humming bird, it will shred itself if you push it tooooooo far. I emphasize...
Forum: T-Rex heli
02-20-2010, 11:01 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 52,766
Posted By ZRAT

RE: my 500 esp is here

Keeping in mind I'm a total noob on the big birds here's a pick of my batt setup. I had 2 3S 3000mAh Flightmax packs here so I crammed them as far forward as I could, doesn't matter whether they...
Forum: T-Rex heli
02-20-2010, 11:31 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 52,766
Posted By ZRAT

RE: my 500 esp is here

Scott - You are the man! It flies!!! Thanks again for the help.

I'm running two 3S 3000 Flightmax packs, any recommendations on 6S batt config? I'd like to stick with 3S in series so I can...
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
02-17-2010, 03:04 PM
Replies: 14,942
Views: 787,048
Posted By ZRAT

RE: Wheeeeeeee.......... Blade CP!

BOB's - any recommendation on replacement CF blades 425-430mm? Torsion, RJX, Radix, Align....something better?
Forum: T-Rex heli
02-15-2010, 09:20 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 52,766
Posted By ZRAT

RE: my 500 esp is here

Scott, thanks for the info, its a big help....Zrat
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
02-14-2010, 11:06 PM
Replies: 14,942
Views: 787,048
Posted By ZRAT

RE: Wheeeeeeee.......... Blade CP!

Esteemed Heli guru's (BOB's),
Mr. FerndaleAFB himself recommended you guy's. I just aquired a Trex 500esp, GP750/DS620 setup. I have the mechanicals all done other than setting up the pitch on...
Forum: T-Rex heli
02-14-2010, 10:41 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 52,766
Posted By ZRAT

RE: my 500 esp is here

Esteemed Heli guru's,
I just aquired a Trex 500esp, GP750/DS620 setup. I have the mechanicals all done other than setting up the pitch on the head. I have some radio questions I hope you might...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
11-24-2009, 05:48 AM
Replies: 692
Views: 117,333
Posted By ZRAT

RE: Slow stick Forum!!

:DTam - Glad to see you posting, you've been missed!:D I don't think I'm ready to tackle FPV but it does look interesting. I broke out SS #3 and told my little co-pilot I'll build it with him...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
10-27-2009, 08:10 PM
Replies: 14,517
Views: 539,826
Posted By ZRAT

RE: Badius Owners Club (CONTINUED)

Simon - I copied your post over to the "Any airplane Thread" on RCG, the Badius boys will get the message.
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
10-14-2009, 12:12 PM
Replies: 692
Views: 117,333
Posted By ZRAT

RE: Slow stick Forum!!

Kombatman - I'd like to hear a flight report on the cut down version, I have one sitting in a box minus the motor, maybe I'll do the same.
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
10-09-2009, 12:11 PM
Replies: 692
Views: 117,333
Posted By ZRAT

RE: Slow stick Forum!!

Gofer - The 10x6 will produce more speed and less thrust than the 10x47 will but you need to match your motor Kv to prop for efficiency.

2X2 - TE of wing closer to tail will make it more agile...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
09-17-2009, 09:57 PM
Replies: 692
Views: 117,333
Posted By ZRAT

RE: Slow stick Forum!!

Gofer - I busted a prop on my SS maiden[&:], had the elevator reversing set so down elevator was down plane, lasted about .1 sec before impact, I try to remember to actually check the direction vs...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-04-2009, 09:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,082
Posted By ZRAT

RE: Electrostik by Electrifly - any good?

After going through the plane and adjusting the linkages for freeplay this EStick has proven to be quite enjoyable. I fly a lot of foamies, jets,250W Slow Stick, warbirds, etc, I really like the...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
09-04-2009, 09:09 PM
Replies: 692
Views: 117,333
Posted By ZRAT

RE: Slow stick Forum!!

Thanks for the tip on the balancer Bill.

Can't help on the Futaba front, I using a Spektrum DX7 2.4 and a Jr Sport 400 72Mhz
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
09-03-2009, 09:08 PM
Replies: 692
Views: 117,333
Posted By ZRAT

RE: Slow stick Forum!!

No problem, I just got my 1st order (4 mtr/4 ESC/6 9g servos) from them, I like being able to get the Towerpro motors w/out paying shipping from HongKong. I'll et you know how they work once I get...
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