Hello Combat Fighters,

Do u know a good RC combat site with cool combat videos ?

Thanks !

There were some links to some really cool videos posted on the RCCA site.

SpadDawg has some of the best downloadable combat videos I've seen.
http://www.spssalesinc.com/spaddawgs_videopage.htm If I recall, I think the best is the last one on the page. There are 4 there.

There's also a really cool DVD shot at the 2003 Nats that you can order for $22. And a tape (DVD soon, I think) of the Paris, Texas contest earlier this year is also available.

Thanks Montague.

What's the difference between combat with "dull" models and combat with semi scale little warbirds ? Are there several categories ? I just find it funnier to fly with semi scale birds, it could sometimes look like the battle of Britain above your airfield !!!

Yeah, there are different classes. "Open" class has no restrictions on airplane design, just engine displacement and airplane weight (less fuel). In B class, you can have up to a .30 size engine and 3.5lb max weight. There are also 1/2A, A, C, and SSC classes.

"Scale" class planes have to be 1/12th scale models of real airplanes. In AMA/RCCA rules, the plane has to have existed between 1935-1955, so it's ww2 with a large margin of error on both sides. In "2610", the only common scale sub-class, the models can be scaled up or down by up to 10%, and markings have to be close to belieiveable, but you don't have to model a specific airplane. In fact, you can make up squadron colors and such, and the rules are usually lightly enforced. Engines can be up to a .26

Scale does look cooler, but the planes are harder to fly, faster, and less tolerante of pilot error. They are also harder to build and not as durable as open class planes, so scale isn't as popular over all as open class. But it does have the highest "cool factor".

Here's a picture of my B class open fleet and my 2610 scale fleet at a contest earlier this year. Note the abuse and damage on the scale planes, they've been though the wringer. The front P-47 was knocked out shortly after this picture was taken.

KIRK,
WHAT PLUG IN IS NEED TO RUN THOSE VIDS.

Scott Herritt RCCA # 646

win media player 8 works for me...

Umm, I dunno what codec or plugin is used on those. I should know these things, but I'm terribly out of date when it comes to digital media these days. I just dropped them on one of the players I have on my machine, and it worked. I don't recall which player I used though.

Oh, I have no connection with the guys who made the videos either.

Hi Dude we have got a good Combat site with plenty of vids and pictures and a great forum here http://www.spadcombat.com

Come and join us, we are looking forward to hearing from you!

Holy thread-revival! just over 2 years between posts, that's gotta be a record .

Jeez, you're right, I wondered how this grew so fast and it wasn't until you pointed out the dates that it made sense![sm=lol.gif]

I should have realized it from the reference to a video tape of Paris. [X(]

Thanks splash1 for this web site, very nice !

I also enjoyed the cororoo