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Forum: Unusual R/C
09-14-2004, 08:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,350
Posted By sladerwilson

RE: RC Blimp Gondola

Pretty good idea! I hadn't thought of that. I was hoping someone had a link to someone that sold these things outta the box... but looks like I'll be making one from scratch.

Decent balloons...
Forum: Unusual R/C
09-08-2004, 04:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,350
Posted By sladerwilson

RE: RC Blimp Gondola

Left message for Tom early this morning... no response as of yet. Anyone else know where I might pick up a plastic Gondola?
Forum: Unusual R/C
09-07-2004, 03:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,350
Posted By sladerwilson

RC Blimp Gondola

Where can a person buy a lightweight plastic blimp gondola? This would be for use on a 12' Helium filled R/C Blimp.

I've been looking for days and can't find anything... any help would be...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
04-09-2004, 03:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 596
Posted By sladerwilson

Damaged my O.S. 50SX-H

I threw the rod in my O.S. 50 SX-H - my fault - tooooo lean - way tooooooo many RPM's - air leak in the fuel line. The rod came off the crank and as the crank turned it pushed the rod against the...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-09-2004, 03:01 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,723
Posted By sladerwilson

RE: Horizon Hobby Dumps MDS Line?

I must admit - I bought the .40 MDS for a Trainer Kit from Horizon 2 years ago and had nothing but troubles. Two experienced trainers at my local field spent the better part of the summer trying to...
Forum: Kyosho Helicopters
04-08-2004, 05:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 753
Posted By sladerwilson

RE: Caliber 30 startup problem...

I'd say. I can see it now... Hello St. Peter - yes I know, should've asked the guys on RC Universe why that damn arbor was flying out a little sooner.

Yeah - I think I'll have to invest in the...
Forum: Kyosho Helicopters
04-08-2004, 03:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 753
Posted By sladerwilson

Caliber 30 startup problem...

Ok, I'm an semi-experienced Raptor flyer... been flying the Raptor 50 for 2 years now. I recently picked up a Caliber 30 from a friend that got out of the sport. I tried using my starter (the same...
Forum: Thunder Tiger - Raptor 30, 50, 60, 90
04-08-2004, 10:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,093
Posted By sladerwilson

RE: Raptor 50 Starting Problem

Something is causing the clutch to engage without sufficient centrifugal force. Or it could be you have installed something related to the clutch that causes the clutch to be permanently engaged. I...
Forum: AMA Discussions
09-03-2003, 01:39 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 12,058
Posted By sladerwilson

Re: Another angle on the same issue

Wrong! Paintballs are non-toxic (they have contests to see how many paintballs can be eaten by participating players at national paintball events - yeah it's stupid but the prizes are cool). They...
Forum: AMA Discussions
09-03-2003, 01:34 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 12,058
Posted By sladerwilson

Paintballs shot at airplanes

Are you lost? Take the time to read the entire thread. No one is saying they would shoot paintballs at random planes. The discussion was about shooting paintballs at planes under the premise that...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-26-2003, 01:23 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,669
Posted By sladerwilson

How Hard Is It To Open A Hobby Store.

You're statements are on target. If you want to know dealer pricing on items just PM me.

I would guess average margin would be around 15% on ticket items above $50

You will make bigger margins...
Forum: Kyosho Helicopters
06-23-2003, 07:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,243
Posted By sladerwilson

Caliber 30 ccpm problems

Set everything up by the manual and then add this ONE IMPORTANT STEP!!!

REVERSE THE PITCH CURVE!!!!!!!

They must have forgot to leave that part out!
Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Flys - Airplanes
06-16-2003, 09:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 546
Posted By sladerwilson

Little HELP for some games

Draw circle on ground about 15 feet in diameter. See who can land inside the circle without going out. Pilots that can torque roll well can pull this off with no problem... others... well, they...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-07-2003, 11:15 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,669
Posted By sladerwilson

How Hard Is It To Open A Hobby Store.

I have a Business Law degree. While it is perfectly legal for a distributor to impose MAP - it is completely against the law to ASK ANYONE to raise prices or be cut off.

There is a very distinct...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-06-2003, 08:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,669
Posted By sladerwilson

How Hard Is It To Open A Hobby Store.

What's worse is that the Evil Empire will invariably CUT YOU OFF if they sense you know what you are doing and have a pocketbook deep enough to compete with Tower.

You see, I have first hand...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-06-2003, 07:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 882
Posted By sladerwilson

what to use for cleaning?

I use straight window cleaner (take your pick). I think anything with a slight amonia or rubbing alcohol content works fine.

I would agree that the towel or rag you use makes a big difference...
Forum: AMA Discussions
06-06-2003, 01:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,579
Posted By sladerwilson

Wha' Da' Ya' Thunk???

My sources tell me they are working out a secret alliance with Great Planes. Something about total world domination (read MONOPOLIZATION) of the hobby industry... probably nothing to worry about. ...
Forum: Kyosho Helicopters
06-03-2003, 07:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 949
Posted By sladerwilson

CRASH KIT for caliber 30?

What is the web address for CORRECT?
Forum: Beginners
05-29-2003, 12:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,701
Posted By sladerwilson

Using two receiver batteries

The heli lost total and complete control. The pilot was standing 30 ft from the heli as it dove in. The heli uprighted itself once it hit the ground and continued spinning what was left of the main...
Forum: Beginners
05-28-2003, 07:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,701
Posted By sladerwilson

Using two receiver batteries

I was at the field over the weekend and watched as one of our more experienced pilots hovered his 60 sized heli in front of the pits. Ever so slowly the heli leaned to the right and continued into...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
05-27-2003, 08:33 PM
Replies: 581
Views: 41,884
Posted By sladerwilson

Survey-Youngest to Oldest Pilots

I was 4 years old when I got to fly my dad's plane - and got my picture in the newspaper to boot - of course it was not anything remotely close to a solo event... but it was a beginning. My dad gave...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-26-2003, 01:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,003
Posted By sladerwilson

Ultra Stick 120 Servo's????

I've never seen an Ultra Stick with the rudder and elevator servo's mounted like that before. That's a good idea. Where did you get the idea?

I'd imagine the servo's should work more efficiently...
Forum: Aerial Photography and Video
05-26-2003, 12:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,673
Posted By sladerwilson

camera setup 2.0

The biggest event is the one that happened 8 days ago. That's the one everyone calls the JOE NALL CLASSIC. The location that it takes place at has several other LARGE events, but the JOE NALL is...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
05-23-2003, 08:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,067
Posted By sladerwilson

NICE!

How did they turn on the heli? Do you see any disadvantages?

Does the color pattern look as cool as I think it would?

I might have to give this a try.
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-23-2003, 06:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,003
Posted By sladerwilson

Ultra Stick 120 Servo's????

Glad to hear that! This is my first gasser, I don't think I want a scream machine to start with.

I love the way the UltraStick can come off the ground in just a few feet and land at a walking...
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