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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-26-2016, 01:48 PM
Replies: 2,995
Views: 524,226
Posted By LaxLife72

not the Rimfire 50cc, my mistake, the Rimfire...

not the Rimfire 50cc, my mistake, the Rimfire 1.60 is the right match
2700 continuous watts
3200 burst watts
10-12s capable
80 amps max
250kv
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-26-2016, 04:24 AM
Replies: 2,995
Views: 524,226
Posted By LaxLife72

Airfix thanks for the pics on your battery...

Airfix thanks for the pics on your battery placement. Forward of the firewall is always more problematic but I am finding that is the only way to get this bird to balance without adding weight. The...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-25-2016, 07:47 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 22,845
Posted By LaxLife72

My AUW as described is 17lbs. What's yours?

My AUW as described is 17lbs. What's yours?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-25-2016, 07:46 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 22,845
Posted By LaxLife72

Wow this bird is tough to balance on the 130mm...

Wow this bird is tough to balance on the 130mm COG. My setup is electric
Hacker Inrunner C50 14xL
10s, 5000 mAh lipos (two 5s packs)
Jeti 99 ESC
ESM gen IV electric retracts (heavy suckers)
3s,...
Forum: The Clubhouse
07-03-2015, 04:46 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 23,695
Posted By LaxLife72

The problem which kicked off this thread: paying...

The problem which kicked off this thread: paying via paypal but HK order tracker not recognizing the payment had been received and posting it, Unpaid. I have had that happen a couple of times over...
Forum: The Clubhouse
05-09-2015, 05:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,397
Posted By LaxLife72

Swords into plowshares (and fish reefs)

Swords into plowshares (and fish reefs)
Forum: RCUniverse.com FAQ
05-08-2015, 05:32 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 572
Posted By LaxLife72

Today's Arsenal of Democracy Flyover, 70 warbirds, buzz the Mall in DC Live Streaming

Today dawned bright and sunny here in Washington DC perfect wx for today's big Arsenal of Democracy VE-Day flyover of the National Mall. Here are the details:
http://ww2flyover.org/
and here is the...
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
03-31-2014, 06:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,644
Posted By LaxLife72

Thanks Bax. It was VERY difficult to find the...

Thanks Bax. It was VERY difficult to find the answer to this question. I appreciate the fact that Hobbico has invested in you as a resource for users like me who barely know what they don't know. I...
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
03-29-2014, 01:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,644
Posted By LaxLife72

Bax, maybe you could clarify what you mean by...

Bax, maybe you could clarify what you mean by "manually transfer". Are you refering to the FFS download? If so, I've struggled with it all day and I still don't know how to use it. I have...
Forum: RC Jets
03-29-2014, 10:55 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 31,251
Posted By LaxLife72

I use those big fire safes too. Mine have ceramic...

I use those big fire safes too. Mine have ceramic tiles laid down on the base. It has never been tested but it should buy me enough time to get the conflagration outside. The solid, locking lid has a...
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
03-29-2014, 04:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,644
Posted By LaxLife72

I bought a 14sg to replace my 2 year old 12fga...

I bought a 14sg to replace my 2 year old 12fga and I too would like to transfer model programming memory files from my 12 to my 14. The manual and FAQ's lead me to believe that I need to download...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-13-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,726
Posted By LaxLife72

Would you be able to help me locate a Royal P-38?...

Would you be able to help me locate a Royal P-38? I see from last year's RCU thread that you had on NIB and that you had a friend who built his but isn't flying it. I would be interested in either...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
05-28-2009, 08:59 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 48,529
Posted By LaxLife72

RE: Top Flite Giant P-51 Conversion

Boy was I wrong...Solo Props Live on with new owners. Yippeee!!! Follow this link
www.soloprops.com (http://www.soloprops.com)
here is a message from the new owners:
"<table border="0"...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
05-28-2009, 08:56 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 48,529
Posted By LaxLife72

RE: Top Flite Giant P-51 Conversion

Solo Props are great but Carl Peter has closed the business. In Feb 2009 he sent the following email to his customers:

"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13px;...
Forum: Seaplanes
01-31-2009, 09:21 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,466
Posted By LaxLife72

RE: PBY-5A Catalina

I've got one and I'll check on both the control specs and getting a pdf made. Its a busy time for me so be patient and certainly don't be afraid to remind me that I made this commitment to you. I've...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
09-24-2007, 06:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,937
Posted By LaxLife72

RE: Advanced Scale Models DeHavilland DH-88 Comet: Need Electrical Advice

Yes we flew it a few more times but lost it with a tip stall at altitude and it spun in uncontrollably for a total loss except for most of the parts. I've picked up Bruff's cast off plane and I'm...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
09-04-2007, 08:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,605
Posted By LaxLife72

RE: HAS ANYONE SUCCESSFULLY CONVERTED a TF GIANT SCALE P-51 to ELECTRIC?

I have the ARF and we didn't take any weight out; moved a few things around like the retract servo station (moved aft) and didn't add a gram of lead to nose or tail. Please use this forum if you like...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
09-03-2007, 04:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,605
Posted By LaxLife72

RE: HAS ANYONE SUCCESSFULLY CONVERTED a TF GIANT SCALE P-51 to ELECTRIC?

Yup his landing was a bit rough and since he's a pretty accomplished pilot I credit his maiden flight jitters. Plus, at 25 lbs AUW its almost 10 lbs heavier than he's ever flown. Those scale Robarts...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
09-02-2007, 07:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,605
Posted By LaxLife72

RE: HAS ANYONE SUCCESSFULLY CONVERTED a TF GIANT SCALE P-51 to ELECTRIC?

Thanks Al that's high praise coming from you. I can do a conversion thread but the base fuselage was another guy's hard work and inspiration. My pictures don't do it justice because the detail he...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
09-01-2007, 07:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,605
Posted By LaxLife72

RE: HAS ANYONE SUCCESSFULLY CONVERTED a TF GIANT SCALE P-51 to ELECTRIC?

We maidened our TopFlite Giant Scale P-51d this weekend.
Here is the video
http://media.putfile.com/TopFlite-GS-P51d-Electric-Neu2215-12s-24--SoloProp
setup:
Neu 2215/1.5y geared inrunner
...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
09-01-2007, 06:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,465
Posted By LaxLife72

RE: prop for TF p-51 mustang ?

There was no science to my picking a 24" prop. I was guessing at a close match to the motor's need for power and the lipos' output. If you are right I may have guessed wrong for scale. This may have...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
09-01-2007, 05:46 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 48,529
Posted By LaxLife72

RE: Top Flite Giant P-51 Conversion

We've just maidened our Top Flite Giant Scale P-51 ARF which we fitted with an operable scale 4 bladed 24" diameter Solo Prop from NRG Research in British Columbia:
www.soloprops.com (thanks Carl...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
09-01-2007, 04:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,465
Posted By LaxLife72

RE: prop for TF p-51 mustang ?

Well we finally got our electrified TopFlite Giant Scale P-51d into the air and it was a great success with the 24" SoloProp 4 blader. The plane had more than enough power and the throttle never...
Forum: Seaplanes
08-14-2007, 06:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,466
Posted By LaxLife72

RE: PBY-5A Catalina

We flew the Kyosho Pby Catalina last week on our vacation.
Here is a video:

http://media.putfile.com/Kyosho-Pby-Catalina-seaplane-RC-Electric

Setup was modified to have both motors (see...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-14-2007, 11:18 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 27,630
Posted By LaxLife72

RE: Solo props????

Scott Bahde please remind me what pitch setting you like best on your Solo prop 4 blader for the TF P-51 with the Neu Motor.
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