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Forum: The Clubhouse

12-11-2006, 04:50 PM

Replies: 26

This is the most incredible thing to happen to RC in the last 30 years. You have to try this !!!

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Posted By Mdub

RE: This is the most incredible thing to happen to RC in the last 30 years. You have to try this !!!

Where to start?
My vote goes to laser cut cad designed arfs/kits, EPP, Lithium batteries, and brushless motors.
(uh not to mention DSS) Allows modelling of subjects at small scales impossible...

Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring

03-02-2006, 01:38 AM

Replies: 2

Sterling Schweizer 1-34

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Posted By Mdub

Sterling Schweizer 1-34

A friend of mine gave me this kit ('cause he knew I'd build it lol) that he got from his Dad (now gone).
Being that the full size is all metal, and the model is almost entirely sheeted, I thought...

Forum: Control Lines

11-11-2005, 04:17 PM

Replies: 9

TF FS ARF CG

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Posted By Mdub

RE: TF FS ARF CG

Well I'm going to try to tone it down as much as possible.
I think the original FS was a combat trainer wasn't it?
Flew a FS and a Ringmaster back around '71-'72
All this talk of carbon...

Forum: Control Lines

11-11-2005, 02:28 PM

Replies: 9

TF FS ARF CG

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Posted By Mdub

RE: TF FS ARF CG

Thanks for that George,
I was thinking it was a little fast. Overpropped + tail heavy = :(!
Will try it tomorrow and see how it goes.
Regards,
Mike

Forum: Control Lines

11-11-2005, 01:32 PM

Replies: 9

TF FS ARF CG

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Posted By Mdub

TF FS ARF CG

Hi everyone,
Long time lurker Mike here.
Kinda of getting back into UC with my (adult) nephew after a couple decade break.
Purchased a TF FS ARF with an LA25 w/9x6 prop.
Set it up per...

Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions

09-17-2004, 09:59 AM

Replies: 12

Engine AirFilters

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Posted By Mdub

RE: Engine AirFilters

Hi Shane,
Mixture on a Heli is critical as it is part of your cooling system. With all that oil out the tail pipe goes the heat. Signs of a too rich mixture include the brrr brrr brrr sound of he...

Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions

09-17-2004, 09:32 AM

Replies: 21

OS 70 Woes

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Posted By Mdub

RE: OS 70 Woes

I know what you mean, I've been RC'ing for about 20yrs and I'm still on the curve. That's why I love this hobby, I've never been bored.
I know alot of people run a muffler and 30% nitro to get the...

Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions

09-17-2004, 12:01 AM

Replies: 21

OS 70 Woes

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Posted By Mdub

RE: OS 70 Woes

Hi Shane,
My mistake, I thought you were talking about a tuned pipe/header setup.
You have a muffler. The difference is that, on the tuned pipe, the length of the system is 'tuned' to the...

Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions

09-16-2004, 12:37 PM

Replies: 21

OS 70 Woes

Views: 1,251

Posted By Mdub

RE: OS 70 Woes

Hi Shane,
Almost sounds like symptoms from to short a pipe. You should have at least 10.5 inches from ctr of glo plug to high point (fattest part) on pipe as measured along header centerline.
You...

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