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Forum: RC Airboats
03-09-2009, 05:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,029
Posted By toystory_4wd

RE: A question from Spain

I have not yet proven it, but some people believe that a 2-blade gives better high speed performance, while the 3-blade gives better thrust at the lower RPM's. This is why I have a 10x6 2-blade, AND...
Forum: RC Airboats
03-07-2009, 05:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,029
Posted By toystory_4wd

RE: A question from Spain

Hi- Mine will be about 70cm by 45 cm, about the same weight, powered by an O.S. 40. So maybe for you, you can use from .35 to .46 engine? I am still learning, this is my first build, and I will build...
Forum: RC Airboats
02-25-2009, 08:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,224
Posted By toystory_4wd

RE: Get Yer Motor Runnin' ...

okay, the quality's a little rough- but I thank you very much, all the same! I just read it through, and it has the same issue as the LA manual I've got, so- am I better to lean out slightly, or...
Forum: RC Airboats
02-25-2009, 06:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,224
Posted By toystory_4wd

RE: Get Yer Motor Runnin' ...

It IS a 1.5 volt plug, I ended up using a resistor from an old mechanical speed control to keep from overfeeding the plug when I got the gel cell. The D-cells were not new, and just weren't up to...
Forum: RC Airboats
02-25-2009, 06:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,224
Posted By toystory_4wd

RE: Get Yer Motor Runnin' ...

Oh yeah, the juices are flowin' now! When I first got the engine and started drawing and gathering materials, I was thinking, "this oughta be neat." But I really was unsure about the old engine and...
Forum: RC Airboats
02-24-2009, 08:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,224
Posted By toystory_4wd

Get Yer Motor Runnin' ...

ALLLRIGHT!!! I hit a hobby shop in my weekend travels and picked up some appropriate fuel, knocked together a test/break-in stand and got the beast running! Unbelieveable. Motor sits in a relatives'...
Forum: RC Airboats
02-20-2009, 06:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,257
Posted By toystory_4wd

Cutting 1/8" luan door skins

I've read (and discovered) how cutting this stuff with a powered saw results in an impressive toothpick collection. I decided to try a different tack- I've been doing my cutting with a #11 Exacto...
Forum: RC Airboats
02-20-2009, 06:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 931
Posted By toystory_4wd

RE: Newbie with a handful o' parts

Anyone with thoughts on the air filter, or car fuel stuff?
Forum: RC Airboats
02-17-2009, 06:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 931
Posted By toystory_4wd

RE: Newbie with a handful o' parts

Well! Thanks for the responses, folks... Glad to see I'm not too far out to lunch! I think I'm erring a little on the large side for my hull, but it should leave me some room for upgrades later,...
Forum: RC Airboats
02-16-2009, 06:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 931
Posted By toystory_4wd

Newbie with a handful o' parts

Hi, everyone! A few years ago, I thought, "Y'know, an R/C airboat would be cool..." Well, recently, I was given an airplane that was never finished, and subsequently busted up in a move or two....
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