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Forum: Seaplanes
06-14-2010, 11:50 AM
Replies: 1,469
Views: 256,088
Posted By Gandalf_Sr

RE: Great Planes Seawind

Thanks for the sympathy :D

Does your buddy have the 71 inch Great Planes Seawind? If so I can make reccs for motor, prop, esc and batteries. Mine had plenty of power.
Forum: Seaplanes
06-12-2010, 06:11 AM
Replies: 1,469
Views: 256,088
Posted By Gandalf_Sr

RE: Great Planes Seawind

Well, after a few years of getting away with it, I finally crashed my electric Seawind, I stalled it at too low an altitude and it then nosed into the lake real hard; I think it was my fault but the...
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
04-17-2010, 08:47 PM
Replies: 2,000
Views: 188,672
Posted By Gandalf_Sr

RE: Official XXX-NT Thread!!!

Hi guys, sorry for the cross post to the 'other' forum but I have 2 XXX-NT AD2s (http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1229875) and a TON of half price Losi parts...
Forum: Seaplanes
07-11-2008, 12:09 PM
Replies: 1,469
Views: 256,088
Posted By Gandalf_Sr

RE: Great Planes Seawind

Maidened her today:D

I had the batteries off center to correct what I thought was a slight lateral imbalance to the right but on my first take off run attempt, she was keeping the left wing tip...
Forum: Seaplanes
07-08-2008, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1,469
Views: 256,088
Posted By Gandalf_Sr

RE: Great Planes Seawind

Tony,

Based off my experience with the RealFlight 4.0 Sim (and assuming it accurately reflects the real world), then my comment is that it's difficult but possible.

Bounceless takeoffs...
Forum: Seaplanes
07-08-2008, 08:42 AM
Replies: 1,469
Views: 256,088
Posted By Gandalf_Sr

RE: Great Planes Seawind

Phew! I finally got to the end of reading all this thread while at the same time (over the past week) building my electric GP Seawind. Gregg, I'm going for a CofG of 2ΒΌ inches behind the LE, this...
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
01-04-2008, 11:51 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 186
Posted By Gandalf_Sr

Note to Krysta

Hey Krysta, I don't see how you can say

"It seems that you were answered regarding your issues in another forum. I hope the comments from the other forum have helped you out."

and then...
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
01-04-2008, 09:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 393
Posted By Gandalf_Sr

Futaba 12FGH Comments

I received my new Futaba 12FGH from Tower Hobbies yesterday.

I upgraded from the 6EX 2.4GHz to the 12FGH2.4 GHz (I still own both) and was surprised on opening the box to see that the 12FGH is...
Forum: Helimax
06-21-2007, 09:06 AM
Replies: 1,960
Views: 197,888
Posted By Gandalf_Sr

RE: axe cp thread

Yes, to the best of my knowledge this one will work, it has the ability to set PPM or PCM on a per model basis and you have to set the right one (PPM to work with the Axe I believe). Riders hobby...
Forum: Helimax
06-21-2007, 08:19 AM
Replies: 1,960
Views: 197,888
Posted By Gandalf_Sr

RE: axe cp thread

Sorry, I trump you on the age front, I'm forty-something (just).

You're right that trim is an essential prerequisite but so is having your brain programmed to fly the thing. I just flew the...
Forum: Helimax
06-21-2007, 08:07 AM
Replies: 1,960
Views: 197,888
Posted By Gandalf_Sr

RE: axe cp thread

I'm in Ann Arbor.

Be careful Joe, over confidence will bite you in the @$$. I'm a totally hooked noob too and I am want to spend a lot of time on the simulator cos I've been too many times in...
Forum: Helimax
06-21-2007, 08:00 AM
Replies: 1,960
Views: 197,888
Posted By Gandalf_Sr

RE: axe cp thread

Hey Lablover, where in Michigan are you? Maybe we can go crashing together?

BTW, this http://www.dlebrun.rchomepage.com/graphic_files/T-REX.zip is the link to a Trex model for FMS, you have to...
Forum: Helimax
06-21-2007, 07:33 AM
Replies: 1,960
Views: 197,888
Posted By Gandalf_Sr

RE: axe cp thread

Here's a good article on separates http://www.helihobby.com/html/separate_electronics.html and the diagram further down shows my set up http://www.helihobby.com/commonImages/l_sepImage3.jpg although...
Forum: Helimax
06-21-2007, 06:46 AM
Replies: 1,960
Views: 197,888
Posted By Gandalf_Sr

RE: axe cp thread

Heliko is right, the FASST 2.4 GHz is incompatible with the 3-in-1. I too am a noob and I bought the 6EX 2.4 and found this out the hard way; I decided to keep it and to go completely separates...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
05-21-2007, 10:18 PM
Replies: 9,147
Views: 357,887
Posted By Gandalf_Sr

RE: Dirt Burner MT racers!!!

ThermalRD, what kind of paint will I need? Looks like these airbrushes are really flexible, especially with the teflon needle valve. Just wondering whether to buy paint when I buy the airbrishes. ...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
05-21-2007, 05:14 PM
Replies: 9,147
Views: 357,887
Posted By Gandalf_Sr

RE: Dirt Burner MT racers!!!

Thanks Matt, do I need 2 air hoses? Do I need to be able to use both at once or maybe use one and then the other without switching over the hose.
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
05-21-2007, 03:24 PM
Replies: 9,147
Views: 357,887
Posted By Gandalf_Sr

RE: Dirt Burner MT racers!!!

Thermal RD,

I have those airbrushes in my basket at www.merriartist.com who don't charge shipping and it seems that their HP-C Plus includes a teflon valve while coast airbrush wants an extra...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
05-21-2007, 02:44 PM
Replies: 9,147
Views: 357,887
Posted By Gandalf_Sr

RE: Dirt Burner MT racers!!!

There's a track at White Park, 8499 Douglas Rd, Lambertville, MI 48144 which I have visited once although it had been raining and I ended up with mud in my bearings [:o]

Now I haven't done pics...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
05-21-2007, 02:10 PM
Replies: 9,147
Views: 357,887
Posted By Gandalf_Sr

RE: Dirt Burner MT racers!!!

Well... I wanna be able to spray bodies like YOU!!!! :eek: from what I've seen of your work on here, that's a pretty high standard to reach (I AM NOT WORTHY O GREAT ONE).

I've been researching...
Forum: RC Painting, Detailing & Bodies
05-21-2007, 12:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,893
Posted By Gandalf_Sr

RE: good begginer airbrush

I already have an 80 cfm air compressor but it uses oil; is this unusable? I wondered if there is some kind of filter that I can use to make it safe for use with an air brush?
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
05-21-2007, 10:10 AM
Replies: 9,147
Views: 357,887
Posted By Gandalf_Sr

RE: Dirt Burner MT racers!!!

Frak! I just made a complete DOGS DINNER of spraying a couple of bodies [>:] I am NEVER gonna use those pathetic spray cans ever again. Guidance on airbrush gear please? ThermalRD (Matt?), you...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
05-16-2007, 09:28 AM
Replies: 9,147
Views: 357,887
Posted By Gandalf_Sr

RE: Dirt Burner MT racers!!!

Can someone tell me what "the other site" is please?
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
05-13-2007, 06:44 PM
Replies: 9,147
Views: 357,887
Posted By Gandalf_Sr

RE: Dirt Burner MT racers!!!

Yeah, my exisiting motor is a side exhaust so that, plus the $25 off, clinched it for me :D I'm looking a building a second car and may get the rear exhaust for that one, aren't they supposed to be...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
05-13-2007, 02:44 PM
Replies: 9,147
Views: 357,887
Posted By Gandalf_Sr

RE: Dirt Burner MT racers!!!

Thanks for the clarification on the shaft setup BT, you put my mind at rest. I ordered an OS .12 CV-R today, I've heard good things about them, great low speed running, lots of low end torque, good...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
05-12-2007, 09:41 PM
Replies: 9,147
Views: 357,887
Posted By Gandalf_Sr

RE: Dirt Burner MT racers!!!

So it looks like Trinity have me by the short and curlies, I can get this http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMXZ8&P=SM which is $230 and guaranteed to work or I can pursue my idea...
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