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Forum: Airplanes - Full Scale
02-08-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,859
Posted By alpinestar

RE: Spin training

I believe the training emphasis these days is on prevention of spins versus recovery from one. Makes sense to me as recognizing when you're ABOUT to be in trouble (and correcting) is better than...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-22-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,566
Posted By alpinestar

RE: control horns with ball joints HELP!!!

I like these.. standard with my GP cap 232 and I have used them on some 80cc warbirds.
Forum: RC Jets
09-14-2011, 01:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,463
Posted By alpinestar

RE: Serious safety warning

Did the same... Flipped a switch thinking it was a dual rate and it turned out to actually be programmed for throttle hold. Ouch.
Forum: Kit Building
04-08-2011, 05:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,023
Posted By alpinestar

RE: Balsa USA NorthStar

Add a water rudder for sure! my maiden (without one) was interesting... Add a ply mounting point to the bottom of your rudder while you're building. My water rudder hangs below the air rudder about...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-19-2011, 03:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,895
Posted By alpinestar

RE: Good filler for balsa besides Hobbico balsa Filler

Red Devil "fast & final"; available at the big box stores; have used under film, glass & fabric without issues. cheap, available, and light! Been using it for years.
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
11-16-2010, 06:44 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 8,210
Posted By alpinestar

RE: Does the hobby really need to be cheaper?

Back in 1982 I bought my first REAL rc... a tamiya Grasshopper with one 6-cell nicad, two channel stick, and a charger. $230!! Lot of mowing & snow shoveling for that one. Same setup today (I'm...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
11-07-2010, 12:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 574
Posted By alpinestar

RE: Sceadu setup questions

Oops..
Correction, it's a century silent power pipe (tower #LXLVM4) not a helimax
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
11-07-2010, 12:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 574
Posted By alpinestar

Sceadu setup questions

Hi everybody
Need some opinions about my setup from the more knowledgable heli pilots.. My sceadu (old one, non-evo) just doesn't feel very crisp or responsive. I don't have much to compare it too...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-31-2010, 05:17 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,214
Posted By alpinestar

RE: Glassing vs MonoKote

glass cloth, z-poxy, PPG primer.
Forum: Beginners
10-30-2010, 07:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,204
Posted By alpinestar

RE: Need muffler for a OS 91FS

you might check out the Turbo Header mufflers http://rcspecialties.net/ (sold here on RCU also).
I had a similar dilemma with a saito 150 and have been very happy with two of these mufflers (other...
Forum: Beginners
04-06-2010, 05:59 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,138
Posted By alpinestar

RE: Toledo!!! Who's going?

I'm lucky.. only an hour drive for me!! see you Friday.
Forum: RC Jets
12-19-2009, 05:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,310
Posted By alpinestar

RE: Door sequencers????

used a jomar sequencer w 2 servos & 2 robart valves on my P-47; works fine. the jomar has several dip switches for various functions.
Forum: Kit Building
08-22-2009, 12:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,894
Posted By alpinestar

RE: Which would you rather build on?

I like to lay a sheet of drywall (sheetrock) on top of my bench; I've had better luck with the drywall holding pins firmly vs a ceiling tile. Plus you can get big sheets & it's cheap to replace when...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
08-02-2009, 12:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,849
Posted By alpinestar

RE: Eddie ..... Jalopaplane

I can tell you that Karen was extremely good to deal with in person at the Toledo Show, and promised to send me a set of Jalopaplane wheels within a couple of weeks (they had run out). That was...
Forum: Kit Building
07-12-2009, 08:53 PM
Replies: 318
Views: 53,892
Posted By alpinestar

RE: How many kits do you have right now?

Here goes!

kits:
Hostetler 30% Decathlon
Ziroli AT6
Ziroli P51 wood version
Ziroli F8F
Ziroli P51 fiberglass version
Wing Mfg P38
Sig 1/3 Spacewalker
Forum: Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more
07-12-2009, 10:11 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,797
Posted By alpinestar

RE: RCU Feature Petition

How about a stripped-down version for easier (faster) viewing on phones?
Forum: Beginners
07-12-2009, 09:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,176
Posted By alpinestar

RE: Not enough prop?

15x6 APC, Saito 100 in a Great Planes Super Skybolt (arf) on built-up floats. Good combination, also flies well with this prop on wheels.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
07-08-2009, 02:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,918
Posted By alpinestar

RE: Does anyone knows this plane?

Karen-
Still looking for those wheels, I've been more than patient.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
07-07-2009, 10:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,849
Posted By alpinestar

RE: Eddie ..... Jalopaplane

anybody been able to contact Karen at Eddie A Aircraft??? I can't seem to get any response, and more importantly still have not received wheels for a Jalopaplane kit which I paid for at the Toledo...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-21-2009, 07:22 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 799,371
Posted By alpinestar

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)

Hi Chris
Please send the drawings, that would make things quicker!
Email (link at the lower left of this post should work)would be great.
Thanks!
Forum: Kit Building
06-20-2009, 09:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,473
Posted By alpinestar

RE: WHAT IS THE BEST ENGINE FOR AN ULTRASPORT 1000????

Glad to see this thread... I have two US1000 kits and a Saito 150 laying around.  Is the 150 enough, or should I sell it & go for a 180?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-20-2009, 08:57 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 799,371
Posted By alpinestar

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)

Hi everybody
I just picked up a NIB P51 &  DA-50 with Keleo exhaust & Sierra retracts,,,, can't wait to get it flying! Somewhere I found a step-by-step post on how to beef up the shear webbing in...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-15-2009, 10:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,665
Posted By alpinestar

RE: Ziroli giant P-47

a couple more pics, been having trouble uploading lately (slow local network)
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-15-2009, 10:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,665
Posted By alpinestar

RE: Ziroli giant P-47

FINALLY finished mine!
32 pounds, 3W85-xi
Robart retracts, jomar sequencer on the doors.
HS-645's on flaps
5625's on ailerons
1/4 scale servos on rudder & elevator
HS-81's on retract valves...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-24-2009, 05:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,083
Posted By alpinestar

3W-85xi help needed.. reeds?

<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">Hi everybody.I just finished building my Ziroli P47 with a 3W-85xi in the nose and am having some trouble&hellip;</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">First of all,...
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