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Old 08-15-2008 | 06:35 PM
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Default RE: how tough are receivers?

I returned the 6100 RX and got the 6200 RX. It will be safer with the glider and I'll be able to swap it out with any plane I get in the future.

About the battery in this thing.
It calls for NiMH (AA cells) 8 cell 1500 mAh
The closest I could do at any of 3 LHS was an 8 cell 1100 mAh (I think its a sub C size?) its only 1" wide, smaller than the AA's.
I'm going to use that so I can fly this weekend and order the correct battery.
I understand the differenc from 1100mAh VS 1500mAh but whats the difference in size do?

I had to pass on the pro version glider and get the bushed motor version due to cost...Oh well...

I hate when the LHS just sells you what they have, (wrong battery). I get home and read the instruction only to find it might work but its not what the plans call for...Also I was going to buy CA kicker and he said just use epoxy. Get home and the instuctions say NOT to use epoxy...
So another trip to a different LHS to get kicker...To paint this foam they say to use a sealer first, no LHS has it but they all suggested different methods of painting it... I think I'll order the sealer they recomend as It could make a mess if the paint doesnt work correctly...

Not much to put together so I should be flying tommorow..

Steve