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Forum: Product Announcements & Manufacturer News
09-25-2019, 03:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 23,114
Posted By ramp4ge

Some notes after 10 successful flights. 1)...

Some notes after 10 successful flights.

1) 3s 2200 was too small. Replaced with a 3s 2700 and now get +-6 minutes with the two Suppo 2217/8s.
Had to redesign the battery tray for the 2700 but...
Forum: Product Announcements & Manufacturer News
07-05-2019, 02:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 23,114
Posted By ramp4ge

I know this thread is ancient by now but I just...

I know this thread is ancient by now but I just finished mine. Kit #81.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/mvusfnf_2ac46a29d380a3be0e553439e7199650a58005eb.jpg
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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-26-2017, 06:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,716
Posted By ramp4ge

Check out the retracts for the FMS 1700mm...

Check out the retracts for the FMS 1700mm Tigercat. They might be close to what you're looking for and operate similarly to the B-17's landing gear.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Vq6KKh4xAk
Forum: RC Tanks
08-11-2017, 01:16 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 31,196
Posted By ramp4ge

Bummer. I paid a lot of money for the Taigen...

Bummer. I paid a lot of money for the Taigen turret...

Is there anywhere to get the Mato turret still?
Forum: RC Tanks
08-09-2017, 07:42 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 31,196
Posted By ramp4ge

I'm really glad you don't have a copy of Death...

I'm really glad you don't have a copy of Death Traps in that stack of incredible literary art.

I'd kill for a copy of any of Hunnicutt's work at this point. They're all so expensive. Have to...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
06-09-2017, 03:53 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 35,424
Posted By ramp4ge

I got ahold of Flying Models to see if they have...

I got ahold of Flying Models to see if they have digital copies of their plans to send off to a kit cutter.

They replied no, but said they had recently acquired a laser cutter and could put...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
06-08-2017, 11:26 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 35,424
Posted By ramp4ge

I know this is an ancient thread, but I have to...

I know this is an ancient thread, but I have to ask..

Is anyone kitting these? Full kit or short kit?

I'd love to build one.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-06-2017, 10:02 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,551
Posted By ramp4ge

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OczglXZnBSs&fe...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OczglXZnBSs&feature=youtu.be
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-04-2017, 10:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,551
Posted By ramp4ge

I got her maidened today. I was worried that at...

I got her maidened today. I was worried that at 10.44 pounds she might be a bit overweight but she flew really well. I kept her flying fast just in case, I'll try slowing her down more next time. One...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-04-2017, 04:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,551
Posted By ramp4ge

You can take some precautions during your build...

You can take some precautions during your build to lighten her up. Drilling lightening holes helps quite a lot as there's really no reason for her to be built as heavily when you're flying electric....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-03-2017, 02:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,551
Posted By ramp4ge

I got my current draw from a watt meter. They...

I got my current draw from a watt meter. They really are a necessity. You can determine your watt production by multiplying your current by your voltage.

So say you're using a 4S pack at 16 volts....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-02-2017, 11:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,551
Posted By ramp4ge

There are no 3 blade props that would have given...

There are no 3 blade props that would have given me the pitch I would've needed with the small size required due to the clearance of the nacelles AND given the pitch speed necessary on 4S.

After I...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-02-2017, 07:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,551
Posted By ramp4ge

http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/wungee/un...

http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/wungee/unnamed%201_zpswcnrbs0e.jpg

She's ready to fly. Gonna do some decal work this evening and tomorrow evening but she's good to go.

A bit nose heavy...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-02-2017, 09:16 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,551
Posted By ramp4ge

I kind of figured with the age of the plane and...

I kind of figured with the age of the plane and the way radios and engines were back in the 1970s, she'd have a certain amount of inherent..niceness...built into her to actually make her flyable on...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-01-2017, 04:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,551
Posted By ramp4ge

I'm glad I found this thread. I'm in the process...

I'm glad I found this thread. I'm in the process of converting an old Royal B-25 to electric. She's the original-release kit with the cockpit details and metal cowls. An absolutely gorgeous airplane...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-07-2016, 10:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,878
Posted By ramp4ge

I've built several VMAR planes. First one was the...

I've built several VMAR planes. First one was the L-19 Bird Dog that HobbyKing sold for a long time.

It went together easily and it flies very, very well. It's built VERY light so don't expect it...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
09-06-2015, 02:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,917
Posted By ramp4ge

I know this is a really old thread, but I wanted...

I know this is a really old thread, but I wanted to chime in.

I got one of these beautiful airplanes from a guy I fly with who, in turn, got it from a guy who gave his fleet away because he...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
02-18-2011, 07:55 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,220
Posted By ramp4ge

RE: New to RC and would like some tips on what to get first

The high-capacity Duratrax packs are great.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAAGH&P=7

6-cell

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAAGL&P=7

7-cell
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
02-18-2011, 05:32 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,220
Posted By ramp4ge

RE: New to RC and would like some tips on what to get first

Did you actually read my post?

If you did, you'd see that of everything I listed, only 2 are "common problems". The rest are optional upgrades that apply to ANY vehicle.

I guess RPM doesn't...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
02-18-2011, 10:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,318
Posted By ramp4ge

EMaxx on single VXL with single battery

Anyone have any input on the idea? I've got a 1st generation EMaxx and I recently came into the acquisition of an extra VXL system that I don't currently have another home for, and I was thinking...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
02-18-2011, 09:50 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,220
Posted By ramp4ge

RE: New to RC and would like some tips on what to get first

Better battery pack is always an upgrade.

The shock caps on the Traxxas plastic shocks are famous for popping off, spilling all your oil. The aluminum shock caps are a great, inexpensive...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
02-18-2011, 08:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,457
Posted By ramp4ge

RE: RC for a 6 year old?

For trucks, there are a few options.

The Tamiya CC01 is always a fun, bombproof option for anyone. It looks like a real car, so your son may really like that, and they just released the CC01...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
02-17-2011, 09:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 559
Posted By ramp4ge

RE: [56K DEATH]4 sure signs you've been having way too much fun...

Sooooo tempted to rally out my RS4 3 Type SS now.
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
02-17-2011, 03:06 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,220
Posted By ramp4ge

RE: New to RC and would like some tips on what to get first

No not at all. There's absolutely nothing wrong with brushed motors. Brushless is the new "thing", tho. It would be perfectly fine on stock power.

...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
02-17-2011, 01:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,925
Posted By ramp4ge

RE: Do you think 1/8 buggies and truggies all look the same?

The Slash might as well be 1/8th scale. Doesn't look like a buggy to me! :) Unless you /slash it. Then it looks like every other 8th scale buggy on the market.
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