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Forum: Beginners
02-20-2008, 11:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 357
Posted By TheOldGuy

Super Empress 2

Atlanta Hobby has discontinued the Super Empress 2 electric.

Does anyone know where I can get one?
Forum: Electric General Discussion
02-04-2008, 12:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 341
Posted By TheOldGuy

Atlanta Hobby Electron Club

Has anyone joined The Electron Club and what do you think? What's the discount and anything else that would tell us whether it's worth it.
Charlie
Forum: The Clubhouse
02-02-2008, 10:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 518
Posted By TheOldGuy

RE: Atlanta Hobby Electron Club

Thanks, doesn't sound like much!!
Forum: The Clubhouse
02-01-2008, 12:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 518
Posted By TheOldGuy

Atlanta Hobby Electron Club

Has anyone signed up for the Electron Club at Atlanta Hobby? If so, what do you think, what kind of discounts, etc.
I asked them for details but they refused to tell me anything...join up and...
Forum: The Clubhouse
07-09-2007, 08:54 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 10,672
Posted By TheOldGuy

RE: why is there never a bad review in any of the radio control magazines

Arn't the distributors the ones that give away the stuff?
Forum: The Clubhouse
07-09-2007, 08:17 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 10,672
Posted By TheOldGuy

RE: why is there never a bad review in any of the radio control magazines

The distributors don't care whether it's the truth or not, just as long as they sell the stuff.
Forum: The Clubhouse
07-09-2007, 08:15 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 14,279
Posted By TheOldGuy

RE: Sheldon's Hobbies

Well Al, I try to once in a while, but they have an attutude and only one clerk. Most of their business comes over the internet, so walk-in business is not that important to them. I also noticed...
Forum: The Clubhouse
07-08-2007, 03:04 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 10,672
Posted By TheOldGuy

RE: why is there never a bad review in any of the radio control magazines

If they told the truth, the article wouldn't be published for one thing and the guy that told the truth just ended his career as a reviewer.
I know a reviewer that received the plane, engine,...
Forum: The Clubhouse
07-08-2007, 02:07 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 14,279
Posted By TheOldGuy

RE: Sheldon's Hobbies

I grew up in that area (not there anymore) and back in the "ol' days," they were the place to shop. Now I see stories about them that amaze me. I don't know why, but I've head and read to stay away...
Forum: The Clubhouse
07-02-2007, 10:46 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,777
Posted By TheOldGuy

RE: Is this the end of HIGH PRICES by Hobby Companies?

I live about 15 min. from Chief Aircraft and shop there at times, but they are expensive. I heard from a guy that is friends with the owner (who by the way, is a millionaire), that he has sued the...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-30-2007, 09:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 748
Posted By TheOldGuy

Two Cycle vs. Four Cycle

Does any one have a chart showing the four cycle equivalent to a two cycle glow engine.
For example: what two cycle is equivalent to a Saito 82a four cycle?

Moderator corrected spelling of the...
Forum: O.S. Engines Support
05-28-2007, 09:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 613
Posted By TheOldGuy

RE: Where to buy new needle for 46 FX

First I want to thank you Bill for all the help.
I'm building a Kadet Senior and am using a .46fx. I need to replace the needle valve with one that is long enough to extend beyond the cowl...do you...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-18-2007, 09:08 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 20,008
Posted By TheOldGuy

RE: Engine Rip -Offs: Post your GMS 120 nightmares here!

I've watched guys at our field spend the whole day trying to get a GMS running and keep running just to save a few cents. OS and Saito are the only brands I buy and I've never in 10 years had a...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-30-2007, 10:14 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,962
Posted By TheOldGuy

RE: Just a matter of time. ARFs getting real cheap

For me, I want a middle man so I have someone that speaks and has a command of the English language when I have to send back the junk they sell.
A doctor friend I fly with recently came back from...
Forum: User Product Reviews
04-18-2007, 11:06 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,875
Posted By TheOldGuy

RE: Hobby Lobby

That's the reason I only use AXI motors and Jeti ESC. Top quality produces made in Europe and they back up their products. When you send an email with a question, they answer it right away, no...
Forum: User Product Reviews
04-15-2007, 10:48 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,875
Posted By TheOldGuy

RE: Hobby Lobby

I've had nothing but good experience, but I sure wish they would put in an 800 number.
On the other hand, if you don't mind shopping and waiting for a deal at TOWER, then that's where I save the...
Forum: User Product Reviews
04-15-2007, 10:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,977
Posted By TheOldGuy

RE: Goldberg Stinson

I agree with you Ziggy. I've been flying for 40 years+ and remember the good old days when Goldberg was a great kit, but over the years, the Chinese Communist have wormed their way into our hobby and...
Forum: Beginners
04-09-2007, 11:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,334
Posted By TheOldGuy

RE: CA protection

Like some of the other guys, I don't use CA on any parts that will touch the plan covering, no matter what material it is. I've gone to carpenter's glue and no more problems. It takes longer to build...
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-23-2007, 10:54 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,814
Posted By TheOldGuy

RE: How do you transport to the Field?

I bought a Chevy cargo van, works great and there's plenty of room to build a PVC pipe rack.
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-23-2007, 10:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,134
Posted By TheOldGuy

RE: Electric / Nitro

This chart works for me.

.20-size glow engine / 300w electric motor

(OS Max 0.20 engine develops 0.4 hp = 300 watts electric motor (AXI 2820))

.35-size glow engine / 500w electric...
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
02-27-2007, 03:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 758
Posted By TheOldGuy

RE: Mounting an AXI 2208/20

http://www.modelmotors.cz/

Here is the email address for AXI...this is all I use and have had great results.
Forum: Kit Building
02-26-2007, 11:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,164
Posted By TheOldGuy

RE: Brushable epoxy

I just put the bottles in the microwave for 30 seconds or less and it turns to water. It will thicken up as it cools but depending on how cold it is in your workshop you can get the job done before...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
02-20-2007, 12:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 339
Posted By TheOldGuy

Slow Stick Beeding

Does any one know where to get the beeding the run around the outside edge of the wing on the Slow Stick 400?
Forum: User Product Reviews
02-20-2007, 11:49 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,875
Posted By TheOldGuy

RE: Hobby Lobby

It's the only place I buy my electronics. When you buy an AXI motor, they discount the Jeti ESC. That combined with the Poly Quest battery and I fly all day without charging! They also recommend an...
Forum: T-Rex heli
02-20-2007, 11:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,197
Posted By TheOldGuy

RE: Another good Reason to buy a 600

Does anyone know where to get the beeding that goes around the wing of the GWS Slow Stick. I emailed GWS and received no answer, so I phoned them (long distance, the Chinese Communist are too cheap...
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