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Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
10-17-2017, 10:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,264
Posted By plasticmaster

So when you say that the really cheap ones are...

So when you say that the really cheap ones are fake, does that mean that they don't work?
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
10-17-2017, 08:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,264
Posted By plasticmaster

Imax B6 chargers any good?

I've been seeing these Imax B6 chargers on ebay for really cheap. They are brand new for like $20 or less. Are they any good, or are they total junk. I need something to charge 7.2v 5000mAh NiMh...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
10-16-2017, 11:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,075
Posted By plasticmaster

I think I've decided to get a 7.2v nimh 5000mAh,...

I think I've decided to get a 7.2v nimh 5000mAh, but not sure which one. I need a recommendation on a battery with these specs and a charger that can also charge lipo if we go that route in the...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
10-16-2017, 05:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 961
Posted By plasticmaster

Battery and charger question

I'm new to the rc car hobby. I'm considering getting the Duratrax Onyx 225 AC/DC Advanced charger. Also, I'm considering either the Duratrax NiMH 7.2V 5000mAh battery or the Duratrax LiPo 7.4V...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
10-14-2017, 04:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,075
Posted By plasticmaster

I'm just assuming the battery is going dead after...

I'm just assuming the battery is going dead after only 7 minutes. It just suddenly stops and the red led on the esc is blinking. Could it be running hot and shutting itself off instead? Could I go...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
10-14-2017, 01:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,075
Posted By plasticmaster

Batteries and charger for rc car?

I just boughr my son the Arrma Raider from Tower Hobbies. He's having lots of fun with it, except that it takes a long time to charge and the run time is only about 7 minutes. What kind of...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
10-05-2017, 08:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,370
Posted By plasticmaster

Budget buggy recommendation???

My son wants a RC buggy for his birthday, but I'm on a very tight budget. Looking to spend $150 or less. My RC experience is airplanes and I know nothing about cars. Is it possible to get a RTR...
Forum: Engine Conversions
03-16-2012, 04:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 699
Posted By plasticmaster

Bud Light can with Macs header on 30cc Homelite...How to mount?

I've ordered a Macs header for my 30cc Homelite and it should arrive next week. I'm going to attach a Bud Light aluminum bottle canister, but I'm not sure how to mount the bottle to the side of the...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
03-13-2011, 04:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 676
Posted By plasticmaster

Help with CG location

I'm building a trainer type plane. I'm using a wing from a rudder only plane that I had a few years back. It is flat bottom airfoil, has dihedral, and the measurements are 10x55 inches. Now, I'm...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
01-26-2011, 02:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 929
Posted By plasticmaster

Help identifying engines

Could someone please identify these engines for me? They have absolutely no markings on them at all as far as brand or anything. They appear to be .049 size. Two of them have a fuel tank built in....
Forum: Engine Conversions
12-29-2009, 08:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,008
Posted By plasticmaster

RE: Where to get manifold for Homelite 30cc?

Does anyone know the price of these headers? I could not find it on the macspro website. Are there other headers out there for the Homelite 30cc? Thanks.
Forum: Engine Conversions
12-29-2009, 06:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,008
Posted By plasticmaster

Where to get manifold for Homelite 30cc?

Where can I get an exhaust manifold for a Homelite 30cc? I want to experiment with a canister muffler made from a Bud Light aluminum bottle. Thanks.
Forum: Glow Engines
09-19-2009, 07:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,384
Posted By plasticmaster

RE: OS .45FS problems

I ran this engine again today with a seperate external fuel tank and got the same results. It starts easily and goes to full throttle well, but after a minute or so, it just suddenly shuts off. I...
Forum: Engine Conversions
09-14-2009, 08:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,461
Posted By plasticmaster

RE: Strange problem with Homie 30cc on gas/glow...

It will run on the straight gas and oil (storage fuel) until I kill it with the throttle. I've let it run for several minutes at various throttle settings like this. It surprised me that it kept...
Forum: Engine Conversions
09-14-2009, 05:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,461
Posted By plasticmaster

RE: Strange problem with Homie 30cc on gas/glow...

I tried the new carb and got the engine running perfectly. I flew it 3 times yesterday with no deadsticks. I'm using AV8TOR's "storage fuel" technique and hopefully, I won't have any issues related...
Forum: Engine Conversions
09-10-2009, 05:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,461
Posted By plasticmaster

RE: Strange problem with Homie 30cc on gas/glow...

I tried mixing up a batch of new, fresh fuel and still had the same problems. I bought a new carb (Walbro WT-391) and will try it this weekend, hopefully. Thanks for all of the replies. I'll post...
Forum: Engine Conversions
08-24-2009, 05:00 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,461
Posted By plasticmaster

RE: Strange problem with Homie 30cc on gas/glow...

I have a different brand of glow fuel which is 15/17 (nitro/oil) that I use for my glow engines. I think I'll mix a small batch of gas/glow fuel using this with the nitro cut down to 10% using the...
Forum: Engine Conversions
08-23-2009, 09:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,461
Posted By plasticmaster

RE: Strange problem with Homie 30cc on gas/glow...

I installed a brand new fuel tank and brand new fuel lines and still had the same problem when I tried to run it. I then ran it off of straight gas and oil mixed 40:1 and it ran much better just...
Forum: Engine Conversions
08-20-2009, 05:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,461
Posted By plasticmaster

RE: Strange problem with Homie 30cc on gas/glow...

Is there any other reason that the engine would run off of the straight gas and oil mix imediately after not running on the gas/glow mix? I'm speaking specifically about the fuel. Thanks for all of...
Forum: Engine Conversions
08-18-2009, 05:25 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,461
Posted By plasticmaster

RE: Strange problem with Homie 30cc on gas/glow...

The fuel is fresh and I've tried new diaphragm kits with the same results. The diaphragm kits I get from the small engine repair shop has the opaque blue diaphragm in it. Is this OK to use? What...
Forum: Engine Conversions
08-17-2009, 08:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,461
Posted By plasticmaster

Strange problem with Homie 30cc on gas/glow...

I have a Homelite 30cc running on gas/glow. I'm using a new OS four stroke glow plug. It has an 11mm Walbro carb and Bennett muffler. I've also been using the "storage fuel" like AV8TOR has...
Forum: Engine Conversions
07-20-2009, 05:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,620
Posted By plasticmaster

RE: New idea for Gas AND Gas/Glow engine care...

Av8tor, do you have any updates using this storage fuel? It's been several months since you started this thread and I was wondering if this helped to resolve some of the carb issues you were having.
Forum: Glow Engines
07-18-2009, 02:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,384
Posted By plasticmaster

OS .45FS problems

I have an OS .45FS. It's been a good running engine, but all of a sudden I started having problems with it. It cranks easily, but after a couple of minutes of running, it will just suddenly die...
Forum: Engine Conversions
03-05-2009, 09:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 519
Posted By plasticmaster

fuel question

I have a Homelite 30cc on gas/glow. The glow portion of the fuel mix is Byrons 15/16 cut down with methanol to get 9.38% nitro and 10% oil. I'm now switching to 20/20 glow fuel cut in half with...
Forum: Engine Conversions
02-26-2009, 07:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,386
Posted By plasticmaster

RE: Zama - Walbro Exchange - Homelite 30cc

Yes, the WT-324 would be a good one. I ran the same carb on the same engine just as you describe with great performance. I then converted the engine to gas/glow which gave me a few more rpm and...
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