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Forum: The Clubhouse
07-07-2009, 08:06 PM
Replies: 1,857
Views: 249,355
Posted By drbobsmith

RE: Has RCM folded?

Planebuilder66,
You are sooooooo right. Most of our club members can't fix minor damage to their plane because they've never built one. NEVER!! EVER!! Can you believe it.
Forum: The Clubhouse
07-05-2009, 08:09 PM
Replies: 1,857
Views: 249,355
Posted By drbobsmith

RE: Has RCM folded?

I ordered some plans from RCM plans service about a year ago just to see what would happen. About 2 weeks later my plans arrived in the mail.
Forum: The Clubhouse
05-24-2009, 08:09 PM
Replies: 1,857
Views: 249,355
Posted By drbobsmith

RE: Has RCM folded?

Thanks everyone.  I really appreciate it.  That cover makes you wanna dive right in.

Drbob
Forum: The Clubhouse
05-23-2009, 06:58 PM
Replies: 1,857
Views: 249,355
Posted By drbobsmith

RE: Has RCM folded?

I have 2 questions for this forum.

1)  I have an old Top Flight P-51 kit. I bought it many years ago atUniversal Hobbies in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. It is in a red box and can bebuilt as an A through D...
Forum: RC Jets
11-27-2007, 06:34 PM
Replies: 4,015
Views: 672,963
Posted By drbobsmith

RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?

Caiman,

I've had no problems. I believe the non-retract version has a thinner wing.
Forum: RC Jets
11-26-2007, 09:58 PM
Replies: 4,015
Views: 672,963
Posted By drbobsmith

RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?

Caiman,

The model numbers on the Spring Air web page are screwed up. It is "Three Gear System 3/16" Struts" which is the 5th one from the top. When you add it to your cart it will show the...
Forum: RC Jets
11-26-2007, 06:55 PM
Replies: 4,015
Views: 672,963
Posted By drbobsmith

RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?

Caiman,

I used Sring Air 100 series 3/16 wire struts. www.retracts.com It comes with a "pull-pull" nose gear steering setup. I also got the Dubro 2-56 "pull-pull" hardware kit which...
Forum: RC Jets
11-21-2007, 10:49 PM
Replies: 4,015
Views: 672,963
Posted By drbobsmith

RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?

Has anyone used the Spektrum DS821 in the Bobcat. Specs are below. Anyone see any problem with using them.
Type:Digital Hi-Torque
Torque:72 oz/in @ 4.8v, 88 oz/in @6v
Speed:.19 sec/60° @...
Forum: RC Jets
11-04-2007, 07:53 PM
Replies: 4,015
Views: 672,963
Posted By drbobsmith

RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?

Anybody got the low down on the Spektrum didital servos?
Forum: RC Jets
11-02-2007, 09:40 PM
Replies: 4,015
Views: 672,963
Posted By drbobsmith

RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?

I think I remember reading somewhere in this thread something about the digital servos that come with the Spektrum DX-7 are not appropriate to use in the Bobcat 50. Why is that or is that just an...
Forum: RC Jets
10-21-2007, 07:57 PM
Replies: 4,015
Views: 672,963
Posted By drbobsmith

RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?

Stick Jammer,

Now I'm confused. I rechecked the site. I ordered the 3 gear system with 3/16 struts, which is listed as one of the two 102s. When you add it to the cart it comes up as a...
Forum: RC Jets
10-20-2007, 09:07 PM
Replies: 4,015
Views: 672,963
Posted By drbobsmith

RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?

Stick jammer,
THat must be it, my 102HD is a pull-pull and 90 degrees.
ngaviation,
I talked with Bill at Spring Air and he recommended the Dubro Pull-Pull System 2-56. Makes for easy...
Forum: RC Jets
10-20-2007, 03:04 PM
Replies: 4,015
Views: 672,963
Posted By drbobsmith

RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?

Stick Jammer,
The 101HD is a 100 degree unit. The 102HD is a 90 degree unit. The robart 520W1 are the retracts most posters have been using and they fit.
Forum: RC Jets
10-19-2007, 07:36 PM
Replies: 4,015
Views: 672,963
Posted By drbobsmith

RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?

Actually, the flange size is identical between the 100 series and the 300 series. They are made from the same gauge material. There is a 1/8 in difference in depth with the 300s being shallower,...
Forum: RC Jets
10-18-2007, 10:04 PM
Replies: 4,015
Views: 672,963
Posted By drbobsmith

RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?

This is probably already posted, but I've been waiting patiently for Robart retracts for my Bobcat and so far they are backordered everywhere. So, I ordered the Spring Air 102HD.
I got them...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
08-05-2007, 03:30 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 40,396
Posted By drbobsmith

RE: What was your first Radio?

My first radio was an Orbit 4 channel single stick. I had it in a Falcon 56. The Orbit had a bad tendency to quit working at the most inconvienent times. Crashed quite a few planes thanks to it. ...
Forum: RC Jets
07-11-2007, 09:20 PM
Replies: 4,015
Views: 672,963
Posted By drbobsmith

RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?

Just got my Bobcat 50. I plan to put a Rossi 60 in it. This is my first prop jet. Suggestions on prop? I thought probably 11x6, 11x8 ???
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