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Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
01-06-2024, 01:51 PM
Replies: 716
Views: 75,768
Posted By E-Challenged

Your recent post re-activated my interest in...

Your recent post re-activated my interest in going back to work on my electric powered "Barnstormer" model. Still have dusty fuselage frame with excessive lightply cut out. Gotta hunt up all motor,...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-09-2021, 07:50 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 40,565
Posted By E-Challenged

You can still buy modest sized balsa and ply kits...

You can still buy modest sized balsa and ply kits and short kits for electric powered RC from Manzano Laser Works and Brodak and a fair amount of out of production kits on Ebay and club flea market...
Forum: Electrics to Glow Conversions
07-23-2021, 01:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,951
Posted By E-Challenged

Just a guess based on 8" props that the motors...

Just a guess based on 8" props that the motors are too small to get model up on the step and able to lift off. With large higher wattage motors, large enough props, props may get spray from the bow...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
07-21-2021, 02:26 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 18,025
Posted By E-Challenged

Thinking of Resurrecting My Coverite Gee Bee Model E

Flew many years ago at Mile Square Park and El Toro Marine Base, powered by unreliable Enya .46 4S. After some bad landings, repairs, and wing damage, it has sat on a shelf in the garage for an...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
09-11-2019, 11:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,709
Posted By E-Challenged

Contact Hitec Support for info.

Contact Hitec Support for info.
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
09-11-2019, 11:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,917
Posted By E-Challenged

Contact Hitec Support. Batteries America may have...

Contact Hitec Support. Batteries America may have a compatible Nimh pack for 9X
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
09-11-2019, 11:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,773
Posted By E-Challenged

I think that it is possible, contact Hitec...

I think that it is possible, contact Hitec Support for help.
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
05-28-2019, 10:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 856
Posted By E-Challenged

Looks like you got no replies so I'll chime in. I...

Looks like you got no replies so I'll chime in. I have been using a 4-port balancing type charger with built-in power supply that has 80 watts capacity per channel. It can charge four battery packs...
Forum: Control Lines
05-24-2019, 08:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,943
Posted By E-Challenged

How do you hold the 2.4 Ghz transmitter whilst...

How do you hold the 2.4 Ghz transmitter whilst doing U-control to vary throttle settings from take-off to landing ? A basic transmitter tray would probably work well I guess. Why not have the rudder...
Forum: Free Flight
05-18-2019, 08:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,955
Posted By E-Challenged

Have a supply of pretzels, etc. and make it fun....

Have a supply of pretzels, etc. and make it fun. Let girl look over the plans and kit contents and talk about how it's going to fly. Show girl how to hold X-Acto safely, how to cut sticks and how to...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
04-09-2019, 07:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 20,876
Posted By E-Challenged

Latest Info From Hitec Sales: Hitec will continue...

Latest Info From Hitec Sales: Hitec will continue to provide Optima receivers for sale by Tower Hobbies, no explanation given why Optimas are still on back order by Tower. I'm glad a bought a 3-pack...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
04-06-2019, 08:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,545
Posted By E-Challenged

Assuming you will be flying electric powered...

Assuming you will be flying electric powered models, they following may be helpful. Don't know what you already know!!

Recommend you keep it all as simple as possible and don't overthink...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
03-20-2019, 07:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,545
Posted By E-Challenged

I wouldn't think of using 72Mhz RC system in an...

I wouldn't think of using 72Mhz RC system in an urban/city environment and risking being shot down by industrial systems and miscellaneous interference. I recommend a Spektrum system unless you are...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
03-20-2019, 07:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 20,876
Posted By E-Challenged

Optima receivers have been hard to find. For some...

Optima receivers have been hard to find. For some reason Tower has had the 3-pack of Optima 6 receivers in stock but doesn't sell them individually . I bought the three pack. Other Optima receivers...
Forum: The Clubhouse
03-20-2019, 06:53 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,073
Posted By E-Challenged

I would guess that there are slow-downs in...

I would guess that there are slow-downs in production of wood and foam ARF models overseas somehow connected with tariffs and trade negotiations between consuming countries with Asian producers. It...
Forum: The Clubhouse
03-20-2019, 08:29 AM
Replies: 12,311
Views: 1,351,624
Posted By E-Challenged

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/640x480/img_0017_8431d5a87115a477c8d11f7e21d93dc0f8babf56.jpg...
Forum: The Clubhouse
03-20-2019, 07:42 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 548
Posted By E-Challenged

Wattflyer??

Can't log onto Wattflyer and Wattflyer pages are expanded (way too wide). RCU pages are normal format and I can log in no problem. I have tried zoom out/reducing percentage but that doesn't affect...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
01-29-2019, 10:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,671
Posted By E-Challenged

You didn't mention what you are using for a lipo...

You didn't mention what you are using for a lipo battery charger. You need to use a charger/power supply designed for lipo batteries and it should have a balanced charging option where you connect...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
01-26-2019, 11:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,671
Posted By E-Challenged

It sounds like there is something wrong with your...

It sounds like there is something wrong with your charger or you are not making the correct settings on the charger. Before you kill another battery pack, read the instructions for the charger very...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
01-18-2019, 12:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 20,876
Posted By E-Challenged

I am somewhat surprised at the loyalty of A9...

I am somewhat surprised at the loyalty of A9 users. I have used the A9 and Optima receivers since the original A9 was first sold. I have had unexplained crashes in the past, but not lately, suspected...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
01-18-2019, 09:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,251
Posted By E-Challenged

The answers to this question are beyond my...

The answers to this question are beyond my knowledge base. There are a number of very knowledgeable folks on RC Groups "Batteries and Chargers" Forum. It has to do with weight vs energy storage...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
01-17-2019, 07:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,251
Posted By E-Challenged

I turned 80 yesterday. Have been using lipoly...

I turned 80 yesterday. Have been using lipoly battery packs for about ten years and have never had an "incident" . The possibility of lipo fires is worth taking seriously, but if you charge healthy...
Forum: Digital Camera & Photo Editing
11-08-2018, 01:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,367
Posted By E-Challenged

Digital Cameras Viewfinders

So many videos on You Tube, etc. are hard to watch due to tiny model plane image jiggling, going out of frame or going in and out of focus. Using a telephoto setting exaggerates hand jiggling and...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
10-30-2018, 08:01 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,558
Posted By E-Challenged

Like many of you I built a series of Mark's...

Like many of you I built a series of Mark's Dynaflite and Jemco P51 Fun Mustangs, all .40 glow powered and modified for to be more scale-like. One was based on Hoover's "Ole Yeller" and another on...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
09-13-2018, 09:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,454
Posted By E-Challenged

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

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