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Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
02-09-2012, 04:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,198
Posted By glastronjohn

RE: Blade mSR X Feedback

Matt,
I'm using the base charger that I got in the MCX 2 RTR. I wait 20 seconds between red flashes. Batteries are not hot. I need to find an adapter for my big charger.

I can see what both you...
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
02-08-2012, 03:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,198
Posted By glastronjohn

RE: Blade mSR X Feedback

Thanks Ken. I'm sure a lot of it is my inexperience. Did you try yours with 12C batteries? I'm wondering if they have enough punch to get it off the ground quick enough so that I can stabilize it....
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
02-06-2012, 05:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,198
Posted By glastronjohn

RE: Blade mSR X Feedback

I bought a MSRX BNF. I was getting bored with my MCX 2 The LHS didn't have any new batteries, so I tried to fly it with on of the 12C batteries from the MCX 2. When I try to launch and hover, it...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
01-11-2012, 10:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,688
Posted By glastronjohn

RE: Which Engine for a Zippkits Easy-Vee

I have a question about rudder depth. The instructions say to have at least 1.5" below the keel. I have about 2.5". Is that too much? It looks like it is to me.

...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
12-18-2011, 10:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,001
Posted By glastronjohn

RE: Apache 50 Build

Nice boat. Is that radio box from zippkits? If so, are you goin glue the nuts on? I have the same box and I'm trying figure out what type of glue would hold metal to plastic. I may try epoxy and thin...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
12-03-2011, 08:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,688
Posted By glastronjohn

RE: Which Engine for a Zippkits Easy-Vee

I saw some on the Jim's RCBoat dock site. ebay maybe? I don't use it. I bought this motor new from Gizmo's. They and others have new motors for $220-$250.
This Eazy Vee is super easy to build. I'm...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
11-28-2011, 06:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,688
Posted By glastronjohn

RE: Which Engine for a Zippkits Easy-Vee

Thanks Mr. Mike. That's good to know. I set it down with a card gap.

I glassed the inside of this Easy V over the weekend. I put down 2 layers of 3.25 oz cloth with laminating epoxy (between...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
11-24-2011, 07:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,688
Posted By glastronjohn

RE: Which Engine for a Zippkits Easy-Vee

That sounds perfect. I was just looking at their site.

Waterproof is goodness. I was just thinking how nice it would be to have a rugidized, waterproof military spec 3 channel radio. There's...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
11-24-2011, 07:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,336
Posted By glastronjohn

RE: photos of old school offshore boats

Hey Ray,
Do you have any other pictures of this boat?

images.rcuniverse.com/forum/upfiles/404452/Wr56276.jpeg (http://images.rcuniverse.com/forum/upfiles/404452/Wr56276.jpeg)
...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
11-24-2011, 07:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,336
Posted By glastronjohn

RE: photos of old school offshore boats

This isn't a rc boat, but it's one of my favorites on youtube. Old school Scarab Smokin Joe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWltPZdRghk
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
11-24-2011, 06:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,688
Posted By glastronjohn

RE: Which Engine for a Zippkits Easy-Vee

Thanks Glenn.
Yes, I had to remove the bolts to install the coil mount which changed the air gap. Thanks for the business card tip.
It looks like the killer bee actually grounds the igintion...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
11-22-2011, 08:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,688
Posted By glastronjohn

RE: Which Engine for a Zippkits Easy-Vee

Three days from order to in my hands (Fl. to Tx.). Nice.

I relocated the coil just because. Is there a simple way to space the mageito (red part)fromthe flywheel? Something like _ sheets of paper...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
11-18-2011, 07:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,688
Posted By glastronjohn

RE: Which Engine for a Zippkits Easy-Vee

Hey Joe,
Thanks for the heads-up. I have a stock 260 on the way and I've already recieved your super tuned quiet pipe and running hardware. I wish all of my internet transactions went as smooth as...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
11-17-2011, 02:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,688
Posted By glastronjohn

RE: Which Engine for a Zippkits Easy-Vee

Ok, polyurethane. That's another thing I've never used.

Here's another question. I just want to make sure I understand the terminology. The instructions say to seal the wood with finishing resin....
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
11-17-2011, 06:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,688
Posted By glastronjohn

RE: Which Engine for a Zippkits Easy-Vee

So you used poly resin, sand, repeat? Does poly yellow like epoxy does with UVs?
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
11-17-2011, 05:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,688
Posted By glastronjohn

RE: Which Engine for a Zippkits Easy-Vee

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: small"><font face="Calibri">V8, that is a beautiful finish. I&rsquo;ve never messed with varnish. It may be time to learn....
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
11-16-2011, 10:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,688
Posted By glastronjohn

RE: Which Engine for a Zippkits Easy-Vee

Thanks for the replies. I tossed a coin and ordered a Zenoah from Gizmo. I looked at nooh's build also. His seems plenty fast to me with a stock Zenoah.

Nice finish on yours blizard. How is the...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
11-15-2011, 12:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,688
Posted By glastronjohn

Which Engine for a Zippkits Easy-Vee

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><font face="Calibri">I&rsquo;m in the middle of my first gas boat build. It&rsquo;s a Zippkits Easy-Vee. I&rsquo;ve...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
10-06-2011, 09:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,537
Posted By glastronjohn

RE: Startup Questions, Gas CAT

That's good to know. I'm starting to get a better idea how this stuff goes together.
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
10-06-2011, 07:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,537
Posted By glastronjohn

RE: Startup Questions, Gas CAT

Thanks Ron,

I'm just guessing at this point. Look at the picture above in the previous post. It looks like the stub shaft I have right now is stepped down. The prop I have is a Prather 270. It has...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
10-06-2011, 06:51 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,537
Posted By glastronjohn

RE: Startup Questions, Gas CAT

Would this be the proper setup?

http://zippkits.com/~zippkits/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=4&amp;products_id=269 

and
...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
10-06-2011, 06:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,537
Posted By glastronjohn

RE: Startup Questions, Gas CAT

Thanks for the explainations AB. I do appreciate the help.

I'm not too confident that I'll be able to clean this cable and furrell well enough to get solder to stick to it again. Can you point...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
10-06-2011, 04:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,537
Posted By glastronjohn

RE: Startup Questions, Gas CAT

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Thanks for the reply AB. Who's Joe? I'd like to see the new style coupler.

Last...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
09-28-2011, 03:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,537
Posted By glastronjohn

RE: Startup Questions, Gas CAT

Thanks. I didn't even know it was adjustable.

Here it is before, tucked all the way in:

http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo76/harrije2/RC/IMAG0155.jpg


And after, aligned with the...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
09-27-2011, 09:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,537
Posted By glastronjohn

RE: Startup Questions, Gas CAT

3-5 inches. I think maybe I need to rotate the prop up to lift the bow. It ran really flat.
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