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Forum: 3D Flying!
09-27-2014, 11:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 726
Posted By Thumbsticks

A couple of things to tryout or consider if you...

A couple of things to tryout or consider if you haven't already. First, use a prop saver and not a collet mount for your prop. Second, find out how to program your esc to have a "soft brake" or...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
08-08-2012, 12:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 907
Posted By Thumbsticks

RE: If you can't stand the heat stay off the pond. pic

Whoa, that is one awesome photo! I'm not into boats right now, but searching for a friend and happened onto this forum.
Great action shot.
Forum: 3D Flying!
10-18-2011, 12:19 PM
Replies: 1,674
Views: 235,242
Posted By Thumbsticks

RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70

Dick,
I do not own a Saito 62, however I have the Saito 56, 72 and 82. I have the Saito 82 presently mounted
in my Reactor and my response to your question is the 62 just won't have the muscle...
Forum: 3D Flying!
01-07-2011, 12:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,669
Posted By Thumbsticks

RE: Good/Best

Jeff, If the specs given are correct, then at 6V you should have no problems with the 85MG's. Personally, I'd still put a 225MG on the rudder.
If when you maiden it and do your initial flight...
Forum: 3D Flying!
01-06-2011, 08:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,669
Posted By Thumbsticks

RE: Good/Best

Jeff, I did a search on the RCU and came up with one of the threads I spoke of, http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4433419/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm Note: if you go to the upper left on the first...
Forum: 3D Flying!
01-06-2011, 07:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,669
Posted By Thumbsticks

RE: Good/Best

Jeff, I also modified a Mini-Funtana and used an OS 15CV-R on mine with HS-81's all round and a 750 mAh bat. I originally had this plane as an electric, did the conversion to nitro and totally...
Forum: Beginners
04-13-2010, 11:27 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,306
Posted By Thumbsticks

RE: HobbyKing Orders

I now only place orders with HobbyKing that I can patiently wait for up to 2 months to receive.
There are many other hobby providers who truly want and seek your business and prove it with...
Forum: Beginners
04-13-2010, 10:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,034
Posted By Thumbsticks

RE: how much rev. os 50sx

When selecting the "right" prop for my 50sx, I didn't consider rpm but let the actual performance and response of the aircraft be the determining judge of what is best.
I fly 3D and I tried a 12 x...
Forum: Electrics to Glow Conversions
10-26-2009, 11:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,955
Posted By Thumbsticks

RE: Ultimate Bipe glow conversion

Gees I didn't think it really needed a cowl, but looking back at the picture without the cowl compared to the completed version with the cowl...holy smokes what a great looking bipe!!
Sounds like...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
10-26-2009, 11:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,144
Posted By Thumbsticks

RE: 10 size pylon racer (need your advice!)

cde, one option is to convert to the offering on eBay ".10-15 Extra Sportster Airplane RC Sports Plane ARF Kit" listed under " Toys & Hobbies > Radio Control & Control Line > Radio Control Vehicles >...
Forum: Beginners
10-01-2009, 11:49 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 13,850
Posted By Thumbsticks

RE: Best Servo Reverser

hulio, I also have a 6EX TX and needed a dual servo elevator setup on my Reactor using (2) Hitec 225 MG servos. I really did not want to go purchase another TX at this time to resolve this issue...
Forum: Beginners
08-14-2009, 09:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 631
Posted By Thumbsticks

RE: Best 2nd Airplane?

Steelersfan, You didn't state your interest, glow or electric...or are you open to either?? Although I don't personally own one, I would certainly recommend the Great Planes Escapade with most any...
Forum: 3D Flying!
07-15-2009, 01:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,848
Posted By Thumbsticks

RE: Funtana S40 engine

Airborne 14830,
We're off the subject of this thread, but I know the frustration of a backfiring Saito and can help out. Please check out RCU "Glow Engines", "Club Saito" #5 on the list, go to...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-29-2009, 09:29 PM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,434,103
Posted By Thumbsticks

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

To all who responded with their experiences and possible solutions to my backfiring and prop pitching Saito...THANK YOU for taking the time and giving input.  I'll try these out and hopefully find...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-28-2009, 08:39 PM
Replies: 54,891
Views: 5,434,103
Posted By Thumbsticks

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

I just had a very close call with my recently inverted mount Saito 82, it backfired on the initial startup and spit the Dave Brown aluminum spinner, nut and wood Zinger off...with the prop pinging...
Forum: Profile and Fun Flying Planes
05-01-2009, 09:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,673
Posted By Thumbsticks

RE: Are Profiles Out

Ditto the above concerning cost. I built 2 profiles last year and totally agree that products from OMP rock......however, in doing a little comparison shopping you will find the latest OMP 47" Yak...
Forum: 3D Flying!
04-15-2009, 10:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,194
Posted By Thumbsticks

RE: H9 Tribute, CG and expo.

I have a Tribute with an OS 50SX, CG is set at 4 3/4" back from LE and mine will do inverted flat spins to the point of just about getting stuck at one elevation. It sounds as though you are...
Forum: 3D Flying!
01-20-2009, 12:00 AM
Replies: 1,674
Views: 235,242
Posted By Thumbsticks

RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70

ZXXFlyer, You've built a real clean exhaust setup using the flex tube. It looks good and looks like it'll work real well. I bought a 90 degree exhaust adapter for my Saito, but would like to use...
Forum: Beginners
01-09-2009, 12:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,480
Posted By Thumbsticks

RE: Just got my first ever RC plane

Twenty years ago I bought my first trainer...I then proceeded to stuff it into the ground 5 times before learning to land..I did not have a trainer cord or good instructor pilot helping me. If you...
Forum: Beginners
12-23-2008, 08:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,119
Posted By Thumbsticks

RE: One more....ball links

Snacker, Campgems and Villa, thank you all very much. I can now move on...I actually was stuck on this carbon fiber rod issue but had other build actions to take care. Snacker thanks for letting me...
Forum: Beginners
12-23-2008, 12:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,119
Posted By Thumbsticks

RE: One more....ball links

I'm also looking to beef up the rudder servo control rod on my Reactor from the stock 2-56 to a carbon fiber 4-40 setup. Campgems, can you possibly give the part number or the ID & OD size of the...
Forum: Beginners
12-23-2008, 12:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 784
Posted By Thumbsticks

RE: Great Planes Reactor

Check this out, there are already 3 threads devoted to the Great Planes Reactor on RC Universe, one electric, one a build thread and a long one that you can read from top to bottom and is about 40...
Forum: 3D Flying!
09-11-2008, 05:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,840
Posted By Thumbsticks

RE: .46 size beginner

Jeepdad, Take a look at the Tower Uproar 40 ARF available from Omnimodels. Great value and will work excellent with your .46. It is kindof "In-Between" trainer and 3D and will allow you the...
Forum: 3D Flying!
09-04-2008, 10:47 PM
Replies: 1,674
Views: 235,242
Posted By Thumbsticks

RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70

Zippi,
Excellent showcase of your Reactor. I enjoyed the photo layout to music...and your build and aircraft looks awesome. Great work!!!
Forum: Aerodynamics
06-22-2008, 10:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,498
Posted By Thumbsticks

RE: Need help with landing speeds.

Try this, find a slow appoach speed that can easily do a touch-and-go. Practice the touch and go over and over, with the requirement or effort placed on touch down no later than say the first 1/3 of...
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