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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-23-2017, 01:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,236
Posted By smitty4980

I appreciate your reply LDM. The info for...

I appreciate your reply LDM. The info for electric conversion with the instructions calls for a brushless outrunner 400-600Kv E-flite Power 52. ESC OS70, Cobra 80 or E-flite 80. Battery 5 cell...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-22-2017, 08:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,236
Posted By smitty4980

chistech in this forum documented his build with...

chistech in this forum documented his build with an awesome sequence of pictures. He really went all out with the extra attention to detail, in particular the rear gunner position. He built it for a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-20-2017, 10:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,236
Posted By smitty4980

Skyshark Dauntless Electric Conversion

I'm just getting started on a Skyshark Dauntless dive bomber. I'm planning on making it electric if it is possible with a reasonable amount of effort. If anyone has done this or has recommendations...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-19-2017, 09:13 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 19,326
Posted By smitty4980

Skyshark Dauntless

Hello christech. I just bought this model a few weeks ago and am just getting started. I am absolutely in awe of the quality craftsmanship you put into your model. Reading through the thread cleared...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-10-2016, 06:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 659
Posted By smitty4980

Thank you. I was hoping to have the plane ready...

Thank you. I was hoping to have the plane ready to fly this weekend but I found myself full of doubt about the compatibility of these components. Your post was reassuring.
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-09-2016, 02:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 659
Posted By smitty4980

Second thoughts on my ESC

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/images/icons/icon5.png Second thoughts on my ESC I have a plane with about a 5 pound flying weight. It came with a Gunther 2028/07 700 watt 39X41 motor...
Forum: RCUniverse.com FAQ
08-09-2016, 01:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,357
Posted By smitty4980

Thank you. I appreciate your assistance. I'll try...

Thank you. I appreciate your assistance. I'll try to move to the right place.
Forum: RCUniverse.com FAQ
08-09-2016, 12:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,357
Posted By smitty4980

I'm up to 30 views. Doesn't anyone have a...

I'm up to 30 views. Doesn't anyone have a suggestion?
Forum: RCUniverse.com FAQ
08-07-2016, 03:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,357
Posted By smitty4980

Question Second thoughts on my ESC

I have a plane with about a 5 pound flying weight. It came with a Gunther 2028/07 700 watt 39X41 motor which calls for a 9X5 prop if used with a 5 cell battery or a 10X5 prop with a 4 cell. It also...
Forum: Seaplanes
06-06-2016, 03:50 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 20,687
Posted By smitty4980

Hey Charley, I ended up getting a new fuselage...

Hey Charley, I ended up getting a new fuselage which was a bit expensive but I figured the whole amphibian experience was worth it. I peeled off the decals and reapplied them to the new fuselage with...
Forum: Seaplanes
03-14-2016, 03:08 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 20,687
Posted By smitty4980

I contacted customer support and it looks like it...

I contacted customer support and it looks like it will take a fuselage replacement to fix the nose gear. The foam is formed around the wheel well components so it will take cutting the nose wide open...
Forum: Seaplanes
03-12-2016, 09:45 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 20,687
Posted By smitty4980

I think I let the airspeed get to slow while I...

I think I let the airspeed get to slow while I was trying to correct the porpoising. The chunk out of the fuselage from the prop strike shouldn't be too difficult to repair.

I'm having a...
Forum: Seaplanes
03-11-2016, 12:12 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 20,687
Posted By smitty4980

Got in two flights today. The wind was still...

Got in two flights today. The wind was still pretty gusty. I flew the Ares a few times first then went for it with the Seawind. I had a lot of problems with it porpoising but managed to get it on the...
Forum: Seaplanes
03-11-2016, 05:31 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 20,687
Posted By smitty4980

That's pretty much like mine is. I'm charging my...

That's pretty much like mine is. I'm charging my batteries now. Today looks like it could be the day for the maiden flight!
Forum: Seaplanes
03-10-2016, 10:22 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 20,687
Posted By smitty4980

Am I reading this right? Your landing gear goes...

Am I reading this right? Your landing gear goes up and down automatically depending on flap position? Can you over ride it to land on the water with flaps down?
Forum: Seaplanes
03-09-2016, 01:24 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 20,687
Posted By smitty4980

I was hoping to have my maiden flight on the...

I was hoping to have my maiden flight on the Seawind today. I took it and the Gamma Pro 370 to the flying field but the wind was strong and gusty. I flew the small plane a couple of times but it was...
Forum: Seaplanes
03-08-2016, 11:07 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 20,687
Posted By smitty4980

3D is cool to watch but I don't see myself...

3D is cool to watch but I don't see myself getting into it. I like the warbirds the best, actually, but the Seawind looked too sweet to pass up.
Forum: Seaplanes
03-08-2016, 10:07 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 20,687
Posted By smitty4980

Nice video, Jerry. I saw it before and just...

Nice video, Jerry. I saw it before and just watched it again to be sure what video you were talking about. Was that with the 3s 2200 mah battery? I've seen a bit of discussion that it was sluggish...
Forum: Seaplanes
03-07-2016, 07:29 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 20,687
Posted By smitty4980

Parotid gland below the left ear had a benign...

Parotid gland below the left ear had a benign tumor. Had it removed before it becomes a problem. Recovering just fine, thanks. Okay then, if it's not too windy tomorrow I'll give it a go. I'm going...
Forum: Seaplanes
03-07-2016, 06:01 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 20,687
Posted By smitty4980

I found some very helpful videos on you tube that...

I found some very helpful videos on you tube that gave a detailed how, what and why set-up of the various functions of the Spectrum DX6 transmitter. The book that came with it is definitely for...
Forum: Seaplanes
02-24-2016, 01:34 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 20,687
Posted By smitty4980

I am still having a minor issue with the flaps....

I am still having a minor issue with the flaps. It seems I'm only getting 50 percent travel with the flap actuator. At zero flaps the actuator should be up by the right wing but mine is pointing...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
02-24-2016, 07:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 788
Posted By smitty4980

That got it! I was pulling my hair out trying to...

That got it! I was pulling my hair out trying to figure out where I screwed up! Thank you so much. I sincerely appreciate your help!
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
02-24-2016, 07:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,559
Posted By smitty4980

Got it! Thank you all for the help. I really...

Got it! Thank you all for the help. I really appreciate you folks on here!
Forum: Seaplanes
02-24-2016, 06:58 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 20,687
Posted By smitty4980

I got it! It works! I went through the steps and...

I got it! It works! I went through the steps and it worked with the throttle up but not down. I messed around with the throttle trim (got it in the neutral, if that's the right term,) tried it again...
Forum: Seaplanes
02-24-2016, 06:41 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 20,687
Posted By smitty4980

Thank you so much, Charley. I dug through the...

Thank you so much, Charley. I dug through the advertisements and I found the sheet you mentioned about programming the ESC. I'll see what I can do with it. Keep your fingers crossed!
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