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Forum: The Clubhouse
10-02-2012, 06:53 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 11,792
Posted By rc-maniac

RE: The times, they are a changin! Say it ain't so Joe?

I have been in this great Hobby, on and off, for about 15 years now. I too have seen the changes happening with the decline of flyers at the local Field. But I also agree with the folks that say it...
Forum: Electric Training
10-01-2012, 06:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,951
Posted By rc-maniac

RE: lipo batteries

Is there anything wrong with just doing a timed run on the ground? Meaning, secure the plane on the ground with a rope to a pole, you just want to hold it in place. Run the plane at half throttle...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-11-2008, 02:08 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,694
Posted By rc-maniac

RE: Hangar 9 P-40 is JUNK

To the OP. Sorry for your loss. I am sure if you call Horizon that they will make a effort to help you out. I too work for a living and don't have the time to build these models anymore, so I by the...
Forum: Beginners
03-23-2008, 02:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,461
Posted By rc-maniac

RE: Fuel Tubing Problem

I found my problem. I compared the Great Planes Line to the Fuel Line that came with my Filling Station. The GP Line is alot more softer then the Dubro Line is. So I am going to get another brand of...
Forum: Beginners
03-22-2008, 05:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,461
Posted By rc-maniac

Fuel Tubing Problem

Hello,

I have a Trainer that I am getting ready to get out to the Field. Today I was running in the Engine, a Magnum .90 4 Cycle. I am using the Standard Great Planes Fuel Tubing to connect the...
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-19-2008, 11:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 672
Posted By rc-maniac

Securing the Spectrum Receiver Antenna

Hello,

I am putting the finishing touches on my Plane. As some of you know, you have to Install the Spectrum Receiver with the Antenna's 90 Deg from each other. What do you guys use to hold them...
Forum: Beginners
03-05-2008, 11:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,198
Posted By rc-maniac

Prop won't fit in Spinner

Hello,

I have an Magnum .91 4-cycle Engine. This is the first 4-cycle that I have worked with. I have a Dubro 2 3/4 Spinner for the Engine. The prop I got for it is the Master Airscrew K 13x6....
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-15-2008, 10:23 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 24,390
Posted By rc-maniac

RE: Giant Scale ARF's - WAR BIRDS

Hmm...let me see, here is a couple I would like to see.

SBD Dauntless
Wildcat
Piper L-4 (ARC would be nice here, since I have one at a local Museum I would like to Copy)
Forum: RC Fuels
01-03-2008, 10:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,373
Posted By rc-maniac

Fuel Storage

How long will 2-Cycle or 4-Cycle stay good in storage? I live in South Texas, so Heat is a factor during the Summer.
Forum: Beginners
12-21-2007, 04:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,827
Posted By rc-maniac

RE: Where to start

Good place to start. I not plugging Tower, but there is some good info there :)

http://www.easyrc.com/airplanes/index.html
Forum: Beginners
11-12-2007, 10:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,961
Posted By rc-maniac

RE: Clean Your Aircraft

I used to use Alcohol with a little dash of Simple Green when I was in the Hobby before. I assume this will still work fine.
Forum: Questions and Answers
11-09-2007, 12:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,182
Posted By rc-maniac

RE: Winter Season????

Well I tend to like to build during the Winter mainly for the fact that its not 100+ in my Garage. But I can fly year around here in South Texas. Snow? What's that stuff? :P
Forum: Beginners
11-09-2007, 12:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,957
Posted By rc-maniac

RE: CA glue can spoil this hobby!

Elmer's Wood Glue? Is that as strong as CA?
Forum: Glow Engines
11-07-2007, 02:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,019
Posted By rc-maniac

4-Stroke Linkage

Hello,

I have a Hobbystar 60 ARF that I am putting together. I got a Magnum .91 4 Stroke for it. How do I hook the throttle linkage up? The Need Valve is on the left side of the engine (opposite...
Forum: Questions and Answers
11-06-2007, 10:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,262
Posted By rc-maniac

RE: Home Made Iron Sock?

Thanks :) Now that you mention that, I seem to remember some of the guys I used to fly with did that. It's been 12 years since I've been in the Hobby, so thanks for the Memory refresher.
Forum: Questions and Answers
11-06-2007, 10:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,262
Posted By rc-maniac

Home Made Iron Sock?

Hello,

Is there anything out there that I can use instead of a Covering Iron Sock? I have an ARF that I need to clean the wrinkles out, but I don't have a sock for my Covering Iron. I don't have...
Forum: Beginners
11-05-2007, 05:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,002
Posted By rc-maniac

RE: Returning to the hobby

Welcome back. I am too in the same boat as you are. I have been out for about 12 years, so I decided to get the Hobbico Hobbistar 60 MKIII. The nice thing about this plane is that it has a...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-05-2007, 09:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,760
Posted By rc-maniac

RE: Hobbistar 60 MkIII

I got started on this plane over the weekend. It is build nice. The manufactures use what looks like Hot Glue to build the plane, I assume this will be ok. The only problem I have with this ARF is...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-02-2007, 01:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,760
Posted By rc-maniac

RE: Hobbistar 60 MkIII

Thanks for the reply. That MA 14x6 will work out good since its the recommended break in prop for this engine.
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-02-2007, 12:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,760
Posted By rc-maniac

Hobbistar 60 MkIII

Hello,

I am getting back into the Hobby after a 12 year absence. I just got this plane in this week. Hobbistar 60 MkIII ARF. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCSY9 I also got a...
Forum: Beginners
10-26-2007, 04:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,545
Posted By rc-maniac

RE: AMA Membership

I got this email today. I joined around the same time you did.

Dear AMA Member:

At this time our records show your membership is valid for 2008.
This notice is to advised you that...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-24-2007, 11:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 591
Posted By rc-maniac

RE: Ultrastick 120 dimensions

Google is your friend ;)

http://www.hangar-9.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=HAN2325
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-10-2007, 09:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 462
Posted By rc-maniac

J3 Cub RTC

Hello,

I am in the process of getting back into the Hobby after about 10 years. I am planning to go ARF's mainly for the Bulk of my Planes. But, I have a Local Museum that has a Piper L4 that I...
Forum: HPI Monster Truck Forum
04-11-2006, 09:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 375
Posted By rc-maniac

RE: Beginner Question

Can they race in the same class, or are they separate?

Thanks...
Forum: HPI Monster Truck Forum
04-06-2006, 10:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 375
Posted By rc-maniac

Beginner Question

Hello,

I am coming over to Trucks from a few years in Airplanes. I am not familiar with the differend classes of Racing and stuff like that. I know I want to get a Truck, and I want it to be...
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