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Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
02-28-2010, 04:20 AM
Replies: 213
Views: 15,947
Posted By driedjello

RE: ever going dispute electric or nitro?

When I fire up my OS18 in the REVO, it's like the pied piper of the neighborhood. Kids from everywhere flock to see what is causing that angry sound. Electric just can't turn heads like that...
Forum: Seaplanes
06-07-2007, 05:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,032
Posted By driedjello

RE: My Ol' Otter with its new shoes

Kmot stole my words! Simply georgeous!
Forum: Seaplanes
06-07-2007, 05:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 846
Posted By driedjello

RE: Engine increase factor for float plane conversion?

I also think that if you have something like an OS .40 you probably need to up size a tick. I have an Avistar with that engine and she could barely break away from the water. I went to an os .46...
Forum: Seaplanes
06-07-2007, 05:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,213
Posted By driedjello

RE: Avistar

Oh heck yeah. The Avistar is a great model for anything. Here was mine:
http://www.markobrien.net/mystuff/rcairplanes/daddys/float2.JPG
It flew like an sparrow on very inexpensive gee bee...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
03-27-2007, 12:48 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,229
Posted By driedjello

RE: Worst Thing You've Ever Crashed?

OMG jkalgren, I nominate you for the most horrifically atomized aircraft pilot! I didn't even know that level of destruction was possible!
Forum: Tips & Techniques
02-06-2007, 03:06 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 51,346
Posted By driedjello

RE: Lets see those Crazy Pilots

Here is my dizzy blonde pilot:

http://www.markobrien.net/mystuff/rcairplanes/terror/dsc00248.jpg

At least I have an excuse for my crappy piloting!
Forum: Tips & Techniques
02-06-2007, 02:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,626
Posted By driedjello

RE: Design New Shop AKA "The Spouse Avoidance Zone"

You must have compressed air hookups!
Forum: Tips & Techniques
01-26-2007, 11:52 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 54,051
Posted By driedjello

RE: How to clean varnish off a glow engine?

This is the technique to use. Seriously. I have tried them all and this one is a MIRACLE. Your engine will look brand new! Please please use this method!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-11-2007, 02:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 741
Posted By driedjello

RE: P40 Antenna route.

It is a Dubro product:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXD666&P=7

It is a very small investmetn and does a really good job. I painted it OD green so it didn't stick out like...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-09-2007, 11:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 741
Posted By driedjello

RE: P40 Antenna route.

I know, there is a green mast included and the real airplane would suspend it from the mast to the rudder but I couldn't get my mast to secure in the styrofoam underneath. The instructions don't...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
01-01-2007, 04:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 891
Posted By driedjello

Extending the battery wire

I have a new Mayhem 40 that in order to get the right balance (5" from leading edge) I have to bury the battery in the tail. In order to do that, I must use a 12" futaba extener. Is that okay? I...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
12-26-2006, 12:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,510
Posted By driedjello

Tightening props on cheap plasic spinners

Okay. I know that it is almost impossible to overtighten a prop. That being said, I am trying to tighten the prop nut on a APC prop with a cheap plastic spinner backplate. I know you have all seen...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
12-07-2006, 03:39 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 61,293
Posted By driedjello

RE: Prop Bitten

Thank you for this post. I can see this happen to anyone. It really will renew my observance of safety. One thing to add is that an electric motor can deliver 100% of it's torque at zero RPM. ...
Forum: 3D Flying!
12-04-2006, 02:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 730
Posted By driedjello

RE: SIG Mayhem 40: engine and servo recs

I am not an expert, but I am not sure if those servos are enough. The plane is HUGE for a 40 and the control surfaces are gigantic!
Forum: 3D Flying!
12-04-2006, 02:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 782
Posted By driedjello

RE: Buying decision: Funtana 50 X or SIG Mayhem 40

I just put together the Mayhem 40 with a Saito 82 and am waiting to maiden so I will only reply to what I know. What I know is that this is the highest quality ARF I have ever seen. It took about 3...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
12-04-2006, 02:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,368
Posted By driedjello

RE: Mayhem 3D - Radio Failure - Full Throttle staight in

Ouch, I feel your pain. I lost my only 60 sized plane for the same reason (battery got loose) and I agree, the 40s just aren't the same. I am sure by the time I have written this you have ordered a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-04-2006, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,577
Posted By driedjello

RE: Top flight P40 Spinner

I actually like these better than aluminum spinners, they surface and hold paint very nicely and are easy to custom slot. I have tried to epoxy paint aluminum ones but still spun the paint off with...
Forum: 3D Flying!
11-30-2006, 01:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,603
Posted By driedjello

RE: Sig Mayhem 40 size. OMG what an ARF!

LOL! with only 2 hours to get in the air, crashing won't be a big deal anymore!
Forum: 3D Flying!
11-30-2006, 02:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,603
Posted By driedjello

Sig Mayhem 40 size. OMG what an ARF!

Just got her today and I must say this is the nicest ARF I have ever seen! I couldn't beleive that they even coated or matte finished the landing gear aluminum! The airframe is made to completely...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
11-27-2006, 10:14 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,628
Posted By driedjello

RE: Big P-47 goes in hard.

wow, harsh. I agree with the safety. Maybe being asked not to fly there anymore would be more deserving?
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
11-27-2006, 04:30 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,628
Posted By driedjello

RE: Big P-47 goes in hard.

Hey, I thought warbirds were supposed to be spitting, nasty, raspy, loud and every other thing! (I loved the sound of that in cowl muffler!)
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
11-27-2006, 04:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,282
Posted By driedjello

RE: CORSAIR VIDEO

The weird thing is just preceding the crash he seemed more in control than the rest of the video!
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
11-27-2006, 03:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,619
Posted By driedjello

RE: Big P-51 goes in hard.

I agree 100%. (reversed ailerons) I can't believe people make this mistake. maybe it's a product of people using the same remote for 20 different airplanes. you forget to switch and don't do the...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
11-27-2006, 03:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,628
Posted By driedjello

RE: Big P-47 goes in hard.

that's about how hard my P40 went down. I can't quite figure out what that plane was doing. the crash angle seemed very unnatural to me, the plane seemed to be more nose down than I would expect. ...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
11-26-2006, 05:44 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 14,198
Posted By driedjello

RE: Tip - Don't be nasty to your Hobby customers

We have a Hobbytown here in Omaha, NE and they are great. Their non-elitist attitude will make be buy there even if I can get it about 10-15% cheaper elsewhere. I will be happy to pay a premium at...
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