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Forum: Speed - Electric
08-13-2008, 02:03 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,384
Posted By VFR_RC

RE: The Crappy Anyone can do Boat Build challenge!

couple more pics
Forum: Speed - Electric
08-13-2008, 02:01 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,384
Posted By VFR_RC

RE: The Crappy Anyone can do Boat Build challenge!

I finished this last month. I built it as a recovery barge. Spent about $12 total.
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
08-08-2008, 04:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,143
Posted By VFR_RC

RE: Turn Fins

thanks. it makes a lot more sense now.
I am to the point of insanity with the endless options!
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
08-07-2008, 02:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,143
Posted By VFR_RC

RE: Turn Fins

your answer makes a lot of sense. in doing some research, i found another theory that says they are supposed to counteract the "lifting" tendencies of the rudder while on a turn. It says that when...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
08-07-2008, 08:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,143
Posted By VFR_RC

RE: Turn Fins

Did you read the links you posted?
None of them answer my question. All the threads ask if turn fins are needed or how to place them. What I am looking for is "how do they affect the boat while on...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
08-06-2008, 02:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,143
Posted By VFR_RC

Turn Fins

I am trying to find a good description of the purpose of the turn fins. What do they do and what happens when you don't use them?

I'd like to know this for a mono V hull.

Thanks
Forum: Speed - Electric
08-01-2008, 08:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,467
Posted By VFR_RC

Batteries C vs Sub C?

So if I can get them for about the same price, why not go with C size and more Amps? Are there any other differences other than the small difference on size?

I found C size batteries for like a...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
07-31-2008, 03:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,730
Posted By VFR_RC

RE: Props rotation seen from stern?

from what i can see, if you have one rudder down the center of the boat, with A you would be pushing water down where the rudder is and thus reducing effectiveness. With B, you push water up and...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
07-31-2008, 03:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 946
Posted By VFR_RC

RE: A boat for my kid - to sit in!

they sell small inflatable rafts with trolling motors. my son has one. Walmart also has an inflatable waverunner looking float with a steerable motor.
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-31-2008, 11:19 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 122,362
Posted By VFR_RC

RE: NQD High Wind 757 upgrade

Does anyone know what the diameter of the shafts is? Also, what is the diameter of a 480 motor shaft?
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-30-2008, 04:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,075
Posted By VFR_RC

RE: Twin motors one ESC? Amps?

i meant someone here at work (an engineer) explained it to me :)
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-30-2008, 04:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,075
Posted By VFR_RC

RE: Twin motors one ESC? Amps?

someone here just explained. In series, the RPMs will go down and voltage will be "split" between them the amps will remain the same. In parallel, the voltage will be the same for both but amps will...
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-30-2008, 04:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,075
Posted By VFR_RC

RE: Twin motors one ESC? Amps?

You mean series vs parallel? How would that affect Amp draw?
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-30-2008, 03:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,456
Posted By VFR_RC

RE: 22.2v shockwave jumps out of the water today

WOW that's fast! it almost turns over everytime you spool it.
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-30-2008, 03:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,075
Posted By VFR_RC

Twin motors one ESC? Amps?

Is it ok to connect two motors (brushed) to one ESC? What will happen to the Amp rating? I have 2 480 motors and want to use one ESC to control them. I know they draw about 11 amps at full load in...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-09-2007, 02:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,257
Posted By VFR_RC

RE: Cessna 747

the screeching could also be that the prop is lose or the shaft is rubbing on the side of the cowling.
Since it's a tail dragger, it's made of foam and it has a big prop, it sounds like it's...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-05-2007, 08:20 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 69,857
Posted By VFR_RC

RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size

Wow, those are some nice pictures!
Forum: Questions and Answers
09-05-2007, 04:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 704
Posted By VFR_RC

RE: Name That Plane

So you tried to fly a super sportster for the first time without checking proper movement?
Forum: Beginners
09-05-2007, 04:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,171
Posted By VFR_RC

RE: On board cammera.

Well i was talking about something more along these lines:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140134440839&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=004

This one is nice since it has...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-05-2007, 03:57 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 69,857
Posted By VFR_RC

RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size

I finally got the windshield in. I will install it and should have it ready for this weekend (weather permitting).
Forum: Beginners
09-04-2007, 09:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,171
Posted By VFR_RC

RE: On board cammera.

The camera is most likely a 2.4 GHz. Like opjose said, a larger antenae won't help. Look on ebay for digital 2.4GHz recorders. They capture the image from your camera and record it to a Secure...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-30-2007, 01:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 892
Posted By VFR_RC

RE: How about getting online support from an expert through internet call/Video call

the poll is not working, that's why nobody's voting.

One thing everybody should know, whenever you call some tech support and you get the typical India rep, you are entitled to keep the call in...
Forum: Beginners
08-30-2007, 11:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,711
Posted By VFR_RC

RE: Mode 1 vs Mode 2 - is it just personal perference??

I learned to fly full scale in a Diamond Katana and it has a stick, no yoke. You could say it was a Mode 2 :D
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-30-2007, 09:35 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 69,857
Posted By VFR_RC

RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size

I guess it all comes down to who you know and who you talk to, to get things done. After opjose told me to contact John, I sent him a PM and he quickly responded he was going to take care of the...
Forum: NitroModels Support
08-29-2007, 07:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,003
Posted By VFR_RC

RE: CMP Cessna 182 .50 size wrong part

I guess when you know the right people, things get done a lot better.

Thank you John (and opjose for the info).

I stand corrected, Nitroplanes does have good support (at least through...
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