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Forum: RC Combat
04-18-2016, 10:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,640
Posted By Steve108

Yeah I am hoping someone else bought up the...

Yeah I am hoping someone else bought up the tooling and is selling them
Forum: RC Combat
04-18-2016, 03:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,640
Posted By Steve108

What happened to JKAerotech?

Who has the tooling? I used to love their planes, then I got in to Gremlins for a while and went to get another 1/12 scale and they were gone...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-22-2015, 01:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,633
Posted By Steve108

Be sure to watch the tip speeds, props get very...

Be sure to watch the tip speeds, props get very inefficient as you approach mach 1, and ideally you want them < 0.7 for good efficiency. If you do indeed get 16k static with an 11" prop that should...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
12-26-2012, 03:44 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 55,155
Posted By Steve108

RE: Turbocharged nitro engines

Well, unless you increase the air pressure around the muffler outlet too, things will be a little different... but good luck!
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
12-24-2012, 12:10 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 55,155
Posted By Steve108

RE: Turbocharged nitro engines

^^ yep, I second that, no benefit on a conventional rc 2 stroke. YS engines are sweet ^^
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
12-24-2012, 08:45 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 55,155
Posted By Steve108

RE: Turbocharged nitro engines

Thinking a bit more about it you could add a thicker head gasket and then make some longer pushrods. This engine really would be a great start, you get a built in rpm sensor, egt or cht sensor, and a...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
12-24-2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 55,155
Posted By Steve108

RE: Turbocharged nitro engines

If I was going to attempt this, I would start with a fuel injected 4 stroke, like the fs-91fi. Add a manifold pressure sensor and build a custom fuel injection controller, maybe with an arduino,...
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-28-2012, 08:38 PM
Replies: 501
Views: 27,919
Posted By Steve108

RE: Do you think the FAA should be sticking its nose into our hobby?

I totally agree.

Side note, the FAA claims that the regulation is more of an airspace issue than terrorism.

Interesting video to watch. If you get through the whole thing you will...
Forum: Beginners
12-20-2011, 03:55 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 14,227
Posted By Steve108

RE: Fuel line pinch test

What do you think happens when you put the nose vertical? Hint: you see how the engine speed changes when you reduce fuel flow...

Yep, its the same thing, pinch the line or let gravity do it,...
Forum: Beginners
12-20-2011, 02:30 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 14,227
Posted By Steve108

RE: Fuel line pinch test

The pinch test a great method for tuning engines. I was taught this technique when I learned to fly probably 10 years ago. It's not going to hurt the engine and its very effective once you know what...
Forum: RC Jets
02-16-2011, 07:14 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 29,383
Posted By Steve108

RE: JR stops the sales of 2.4 as of last night for upgrade

What does this mean for the BNF models? I just bought a 2.4 module for my 8103 so I could play around with some of those.
Forum: 1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars
02-01-2011, 06:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 450
Posted By Steve108

How I Set Up RC18Ts

I started with the RC18T years ago when it first came out. I finally have mine set up exactly how I want it. I am attaching a pdf describing exactly how I built mine, and my current setup sheet.

...
Forum: 1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars
12-21-2010, 07:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 490
Posted By Steve108

RE: Mini T Steering

Figured it out... the pinion on the motor in the servo came loose from the shaft. You could hear the motor spinning but the servo didn't move. A small drop of CA fixed it.

Thanks
Forum: 1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars
12-21-2010, 03:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 490
Posted By Steve108

Mini T Steering

I bought a used mini T and am curious about the steering servo. It will steer the wheels fully when stopped or on the brakes. When on the throttle the servo doesn't seem to be strong enough to steer...
Forum: Tachometer Readings
01-07-2010, 02:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,583
Posted By Steve108

RE: Os 40la

OS 40 LA
MAS 10x6
Morgan Fuel Omega 15%
17% oil 30/70 castor/synthetic
OS 8 plug
38 deg F, dew point 18 deg F, density altitude approx 750' below sea level
Stock muffler, no baffle, long...
Forum: 1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars
05-31-2009, 10:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,601
Posted By Steve108

RE: calling all mini lst/lst2 owners

How do you like the xspede shocks?
Forum: 1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars
05-29-2009, 09:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 482
Posted By Steve108

Mini Inferno Shock Length

Hi, Iam working on my TT-01 rally build and Ihave been thinking about using these shocks on it.

http://thetoyz.com/cart/thetoyz_details.lasso?id=10982&amp;cat_name=MINI%20INFERNO

My question to...
Forum: O.S. Engines Support
05-20-2009, 06:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 497
Posted By Steve108

40FP fuel inlet adjustment

Ihave a 40FP that I am replacing the fuel inlet nipple and needle valve assembly on. It is possible adjust the this entire assembly and how far into the carb the end of the needle holder protrudes....
Forum: RC Combat
05-08-2009, 07:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,549
Posted By Steve108

RE: JK AEROTECH CORSAIR

Never mind, the answer is yes, you do. I found it on their website.
Forum: RC Combat
05-08-2009, 05:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,549
Posted By Steve108

RE: JK AEROTECH CORSAIR

When you put the cowl on do you cut off the coroplast doublers ahead of the firewall? Mine is almost done!!
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
03-12-2009, 09:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,479
Posted By Steve108

RE: Hoover Dam

Yea, I figure that would be a problem. Maybe there are some other smaller dams shaped the same with less security.
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
03-12-2009, 04:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,479
Posted By Steve108

Hoover Dam

Has anyone ever gone slope soaring at the Hoover dam? I don't know if you can with security and all but if you spit off the top it goes up over your head and lands behind you.
Forum: The Clubhouse
10-10-2008, 07:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 792
Posted By Steve108

It bothers me when...

When people post in their ads, "adult owned", or "adult built", or anything similar.

I started in this hobby when I was in middle school, I am now part way through college. I have been the...
Forum: Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes
09-23-2008, 02:04 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,119
Posted By Steve108

RE: Great Planes Combat Spitfire GP/EP ARF

Good to hear. Thank you.
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