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Forum: Speed - Electric
06-22-2004, 08:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 585
Posted By americanchapin

Need motor and batt. help

I would like to get into electric motors, but i really dont know anything about them. Is there a webpage i can go to to learn about motor turns, batteries and chargers and how they work together?
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Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
06-20-2004, 06:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 660
Posted By americanchapin

Can I adapt an Airplane engine for marine use?

I have a OS .10FP i would like to put in a Dumas Cabin Cruiser (old wood kit) Is it possible to use this airplane engine as a marine? Are there any products available that can make this transition...
Forum: RC Airboats
06-14-2004, 06:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 794
Posted By americanchapin

RE: My first boat is finally done!

I used a little silicone sealant on all connections. It seals very well, and with just a bit of work, is 100% removable. I really dont like having the componenets where they are. I will change them...
Forum: RC Airboats
06-12-2004, 10:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 794
Posted By americanchapin

My first boat is finally done!

OK guys, here it is... my first boat. definetly some beginner flaws, but it was fun to build. Let me know what you think. I will take it out for its first run this afternoon after i finish my...
Forum: RC Airboats
06-07-2004, 05:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 583
Posted By americanchapin

How much air rudder is needed?

I have a foam boat with a Cox .074 R/C engine. The entire boat>radio>engine assembly weighs near 1.5 lbs. How large of a rudder will this need? Currently i put a rudder about 1 3/4" x 4" on it. The...
Forum: RC Airboats
04-20-2004, 03:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,172
Posted By americanchapin

RE: Foam tunnel Hull> whats next??

If it is a Urethane foam, can I spray a heavy coat of polyurethane sealant over it without worries of the foam melting? I also cut about 1/2" off of the thickness and length. the boat is now hanging...
Forum: RC Airboats
04-20-2004, 05:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,172
Posted By americanchapin

RE: Foam tunnel Hull> whats next??

thanx for the quick replys. the hull is kind of thick. I will slim it down to cut weight. I will probably go with the primer/paint idea. as for rudder/engine mounting, i am gonna try a few different...
Forum: RC Airboats
04-19-2004, 07:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,172
Posted By americanchapin

Foam tunnel Hull> whats next??

I have made a foam tunnel hull out of a two part urethane foam. It is roughly about 10" wide by 15" long, and weighs approx. 12 ounces. I want to use a Cox R/C Queen Bee .074 to power it. What I...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-12-2004, 10:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,481
Posted By americanchapin

Problem with Cox Queen Bee .074

I have a Queen Bee that i never really used. I bought it new, never got it to run right then put it away for 6 years. now i want to get it going. I cant seem to get it started. I have cleaned the...
Forum: RC Airboats
03-15-2004, 04:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 818
Posted By americanchapin

RE: What kind of foam?

What about spraying the foam with a couple coats of good clear laquer and then applyint the glass and resin to it? anyone tried anything like that?
Forum: RC Airboats
03-14-2004, 07:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 818
Posted By americanchapin

What kind of foam?

I want to scratch build a new boat. What kind of foam is good to use? I want to be able to glass the hull when finished, so it will need to be able to withstand the resin, as well as any epoxy i may...
Forum: Electric RC Helis
03-13-2004, 11:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,408
Posted By americanchapin

RE: newbie--- I want an electric helicopter! what kind?

Thanx guys! It seems like the Dragonfly over at AlleRC might be the way for me to get started. I now have to talk the wife into it!!!what parts should I buy with it, i know main and tail rotors were...
Forum: Electric RC Helis
03-12-2004, 06:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,408
Posted By americanchapin

RE: newbie--- I want an electric helicopter! what kind?

Yes i do realize people will post their opinions. I like hearing what others have to say about something. I can then make an educated choice about what I will buy. I have been researching helis for a...
Forum: Electric RC Helis
03-12-2004, 04:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,408
Posted By americanchapin

newbie--- I want an electric helicopter! what kind?

Hi all. I am very intersted in buying an electric heli. I have had all types of boats, electric, nitro, big, small and love R/C. Now I want to get off the water and Helicopters seem to be the way. I...
Forum: Beginners
10-16-2002, 11:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 674
Posted By americanchapin

got it going!

thanks for the tips. I removed the carb, cleaned it thouroughly, removed a clog from the fuel inlet, and it started right up! I also flipped the carb around from the stock position, so the needle is...
Forum: Beginners
10-15-2002, 11:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 674
Posted By americanchapin

cant start my first engine....

I have a COX queen Bee .074 and i cant get it to turn over...?!
I have cleaned it thoroughly, bought new glow plug, new fuel, new starting battery and i cant get it to run for more than 30 seconds....
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
10-15-2002, 03:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,050
Posted By americanchapin

its clean--now what!!

Well I soaked it in fuel, and cleaned it with a toothbrush and q-tips, it is very clean now. im happy with that, but....
I cant get it to turn over. it runs choppy for about 30 seconds then dies....
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
10-14-2002, 03:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,050
Posted By americanchapin

how do i clean a dirty cox engine?

i have a queen bee .074 engine, and it sat dirty for about 5-6 years. now it is all gummed up and sticky. what is the best way to clean this engine?
I could really use the help!
Thanks --
Matt
Forum: Questions and Answers
10-14-2002, 03:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 545
Posted By americanchapin

fuel tank placement

how close, (or how high/low) does the gas tank need to be in relation to a cox .074 engine? I am upgradeing a dumas li'l swamp buggy from .049 to .074 R/C. The muffler is ported so i can pressurize...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-14-2002, 01:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 794
Posted By americanchapin

how do i clean an old dirty engine?

I have a new( but old) cox queen bee .074 engine, I bought it new about six years ago, ran it a little, then it went in a box for a while. Now it is totally covered in old glow fuel, sticky,...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
10-14-2002, 01:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 786
Posted By americanchapin

Li'l Swamp Buggy upgrade

I have a dumas li'l swamp buggy, I want to adapt it to a COX .074 queen bee engine i have, how close does the gas tank need to be to this engine?
Thanks,
Matt
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