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I have a 10X7 so I will give that a try. I know it's cheap but I wanted to see if I could get a cheap enough set up that newbie's would try it and also if you have a midair that is a total loss ( rare) you won't go home to sad[:o]

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It looks like the motor throws magnets according to the reviews. Bring your CA to the field! ;)

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Hey ! don't be bad mouthing my motor[>:] HA already applied my ca :) The screw issue seems to be solved because they put long and short screws in my package. Not that should be a problem HELLO ! when the srews are to long cut them!. You need to watch the test video about the motor they address those problems

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Wow! Thats pretty good... For $15 you get a instructional video too!:)

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Hi Guys,

I caught the word Gremlin in the forums list and came right here.
I have built a Gremlin and she flys very well. Some time ago I ordered two more sets of everything, but haven't opened the box yet. My first Gremlin is still in good flying condition (no one does combat at my club) after 5 years.
If anyone still wants copies of the planes, building photos and rules of engagment I have them, let me know.

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We are getting that knack for combat back here in the North East... The electric Gremlins are catching on and guys are getting competitive once again. This is my second season and I love it. You should fire up the old Gremlins and generate some interest in the aerial blood sport back in your neck of the woods.

Steve

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I agree with Steve, get out there and fly with a streamer and you'll even get trainers to chase you. The best way to generate interest is to let people fly one. Or get a buddy to build one of the other kits and chase each other. Pretty soon you'll have the interest of others when they see the fun you are having.

I would appreciate if you didn't distribute photocopies of the instructions. I do retain the intellectual property rights to them. There are building websites around including [link]http://www.snhflyingeagles.org/pdf_files/GremlinConstructionPhotos.pdf[/link] which I link to from my website but the instructions and updates were a lot of personal effort and go beyond the original RCM article

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Jim,



I apologize, I certanly didn't mean to cause any loss to you. I was trying to be helpful...that's all. I will, in the future, keep Gremlin planes to myself.
By the way, thanks for all your hard work over the years. Mike

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no problem. I just had someone duplicate the instructions years ago and then sell inferior hand cut cores with them but since he had left my contact information on them, I had to deal with his irate customers. I have no problem with people creating their own kits, I just want to retain the instructions, that is my value added. People have made kits based on the RCM article lots of times. I did redo the instructions a couple of years ago to include construction photos so I hope people are finding them better now.

Get out there and fly and have a ball. Most people are afraid to try the plane because they think it will be hard to fly because it looks so different but 2 minutes of stick time makes them reconsider. And I meant what i said about flying with a streamer. Even the trainers can't resist a couple of passes at it

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Take up toilet paper and drop it for them to take trys at cutting. They'll like that enough to want to go after streamers next.

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Make it a real long streamer as long as your Gremlin can pull it that way they can get after it without feeling like they are close to a mid air. Anyone needs to know what Gremlin engine - prop combo works good just ask. I will be happy to send some of the combo's ( NITRO COMBO'S ) That seem to work good for me. I have been trying to work on some build video's but it's going slow because I have been busy with very important other things. OK! OK! I have been out flying!

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just a quick note to let people know we are [link=http://www.racores.com/paypal_order_form.html]now taking PayPal and credit cards online[/link] for your instant gratification

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And there is a new member, the Speed 400 sized Mini Gremlin (in my gallery)

http://origin-images.rcuniverse.com/.../lg-209865.jpg

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Coreman, please forgive me if this is from way too long ago. Also, this will be my first ever post on something like this.
I saw the picture of your Mini Gremlin, and a friend and I would really like to build 2 of them. Do you have plans, or at least directions, for building them? If so, how could we get them?
Thank you.
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Oh man Sparky! Coreman is getting ready to debut them this weekend! you could be the first ones to get them! It's best to check www.racores.com to see the updates but I'm sure when come out of the Coreman area 51 / skunkworks he will respond! I used an eflite 400 with a 8x7 nitro prop on a proto and it moved out pretty good ( 3 cell) With all the stuff available in that size you will hear a bunch of different combo's that work good.

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They are now available as kits on [link=http://www.racores.com/]our website[/link] and will be shipping next week. We are also taking PayPal for your ordering convenience (allows us to accept credit cards finally). Shipping is per order so order two at once and save.

The [link=http://www.racores.com/GremlinStand.pdf]plans for the stand[/link] are on the website and for the mini I just cut all the lengths in half and used 1/2" tubing. Once i thought of it I couldn't resist.

(sorry, I try not to self promote and be commercial in the forums)

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coreman-can you put a 1/2a engine on the mini? thanks Erik

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That is what I threatened our local electric guy with. It's just a firewall front end, I see no problem mounting one with a tank mount

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Coreman, thanks much to you and to BRNRBBR for the quick replies. My friend has ordered 4 of the Mini Gremlins, 2 for himself ( he loves the big gremlins), 1 for me, and 1 for my son. We hoping to receive them by Sept 20, which would be fantastic. Our main response when we saw them on the RACORES website was " WOW!!!!!!". We can hardly wait.

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Sorry if I was unclear. they will SHIP on the 20th. I will be at the NEAT fair before the weekend and won't be able to send them out before monday.

Do you need separate boxes or can I bulk ship them?

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Slimers? When will they ever learn...:)

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That's why you electron boys need to put sound effects on your planes to know they aren't gliders :D

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That's why they call me Whispering Death... Mr. Whispering Death to you Coreman!

Silent but Deadly was a good name, but I remembered you've have that title already. [X(]

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well, Howard Stern was using Fartman!

I may be tired sunday, but I will be noisy in many ways!! :)

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Noisy! Probably from all that intresting food you will eat at NEAT!

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Ah yes, the Chinese curse... may you live (and eat) in interesting times (and restaurants)

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Sounds like sparks are going to fly this weekend! The kind of sparks that come from a lipo trying to keep up with my NITRO ! MOO HA HA ! The new stock Gremlin is almost complete!

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never flew in a airplane witha electric motor:D

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Just remember when the Q500 guys show up they can only turn left :eek:

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You're only about an hour away, you should come up and watch the fun on sunday in Sturbridge[8D]

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Are you kidding me! I have to detune my planes just so you guys can keep up and be competitive, or was that bloodthirsty?

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You Slimers, lets face it, your Daddy let the best part of you run down the sides of the plane! :D

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remember, speed is for running away!! :D

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Are you bringing a Gremlin for stock class or are you going to try to use that super Gremlin and say " it's stock " at this contest too! If we had a jet class you probably would still be faster with that thing! Remember if you go to fast and loose your own streamer that's a cut for the other guy! Just bring the money, I need a few extra bucks!

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I like the way this guy thinks!!

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Yes I am bring a Stock Plane? ;) And yes you will need to bring a few extra buck!

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he did bring a few extra bucks... HOME!!!

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Guys! I have been trying to "Electrify" a Gremlin using a 42-50 motor I had laying around(should equal a "Power 32"),and a 4s 4000mah battery.I've flown it,but the performance wasn't very impressive.
I think I see my problem.You are giving weights just under 3 pounds.Does that include the battery??I built a "Shortened" version,and my all up weight is 3 pounds 10 and half ounces.

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we are also using 3000mah 3s packs which saves some weight. are you doing anything special to the plane to support the electric? I built just the stock plane and put a vertical firewall where the fuselage is totally square and mounted my motor there. I did have to slide the fuselage about 1.5" forward to achieve the balance at 1.75" behind the LE and I slide the battery up against the firewall when I fly (again for balance point)

4000mah 4s pack is running about 450g while a 3000mah 3s pack runs about 275g, that's a 6+oz difference in battery alone

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Well Hello,

Yes weight is a major factor to flying Gremlins well. Over the past 2 seasons I have slowly been perfecting the Electric Gremlin to perform at or above the performace the Gassers/ Slimers enjoy. :D This has not been an easy task, but there are two major factors to building a hot EG (Electric Gremlin) 1) Try to get the weight down to around 3LBS +/- 4oz. 2) Use high KV motors in the 1100KV range.

Your 4 Cell packs are killing you and most likey making it hard to hand launch your plane. Remember you only need to compete for only 3 minutes and keep one minute to spare.

I have attached data from my current Combat Gremlin

If you have more Question give me a shout.

Steve
The Electric Guy;)