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Forum: Electric RC Helis
02-21-2008, 01:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,262
Posted By thermalhunter

RE: EXI - Pretty Sweet Deal For 99 Bucks

Initially, I was considering a CopterX SE but the shipping was a real deterrent. Many of the guys in our club have been buying Motors, Esc's, servos, Li-po's and other small stuff from United Hobbies...
Forum: Electric RC Helis
02-20-2008, 05:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,262
Posted By thermalhunter

RE: EXI - Pretty Sweet Deal For 99 Bucks

I also found the SE manual [that should work] on http://www.heliproz.com/manuals.asp.
Forum: Electric RC Helis
02-20-2008, 03:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,262
Posted By thermalhunter

RE: EXI - Pretty Sweet Deal For 99 Bucks

You're right, I'll look there too. It will be awhile before I get it built. Need to decide on a gyro and a few other odds and ends. Let us know how yours flys (it will fly, right?).
Forum: Electric RC Helis
02-20-2008, 03:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,262
Posted By thermalhunter

RE: EXI - Pretty Sweet Deal For 99 Bucks

I shopped around for months looking for a T-Rex type helicopter at a reasonable price. The only thing my local dealer had or could get was a T-Rex 450SA at 270 bucks. I happened to check the Nitro...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
02-09-2007, 02:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,318
Posted By thermalhunter

RE: Icare Nimbus 4 or Duo Discus

I'm having the same problem deciding on a good 3 - 4 meter sailplane thats the right size and price for my budget. One thing you SHOULD consider (unless you are related to Bill Gates) are the...
Forum: Electric RC Helis
12-23-2006, 05:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,265
Posted By thermalhunter

RE: microchopter? NanoChopter3000?

I've done some more testing and have concluded that it is much easier to fly WITHOUT any nose weight attached. Forward speed is pretty slow though. I tried again a few minutes ago with a thumb tack...
Forum: Electric RC Helis
12-22-2006, 02:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,265
Posted By thermalhunter

RE: microchopter? NanoChopter3000?

I used 2 or three sewing pins to start with. The type with a little plastic head on them. I tried one of those small 1" long small nails used for picture hanging and it seems to work. I tried another...
Forum: Electric RC Helis
12-22-2006, 01:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,265
Posted By thermalhunter

RE: microchopter? NanoChopter3000?

The little Nano copter (6.5" long) is a great buy for the first time copter pilot (like me). Got mine at RAIDENTECH for 29.95. Well worth the money. Took about a minute to learn to fly the thing....
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-13-2005, 02:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,286
Posted By thermalhunter

RE: Advanced Scale Models..anyone heard of them?

The following link may provide more information. No web link though.[:o]

http://www.strictlyscale.com/nonweb.htm
Forum: Glow Engines
11-18-2005, 12:40 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,727
Posted By thermalhunter

RE: Horizon Hobby Dumps MDS Line?

OK guys, I've read three pages of pro's and cons of MDS engine owning and operation and see some good suggestions on the pro side of the issue.

A buddy of mine has a brand new (NIB) MDS 1.48...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-09-2005, 07:38 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 20,750
Posted By thermalhunter

RE: Great Planes Tiger Moth looks good but is it?

I'm Just starting to put my Moth together. Noticed that the firewall is offset with some right thrust built in. Also noticed that the motor mount location marks are moved to the left somewhat. The...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-03-2005, 02:45 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 21,910
Posted By thermalhunter

RE: Graupner Extra 300

I posted the same question about a year ago and got several good replies. The best one I got (good aerodynamic match) was 4 3/8" from the leading edge.
As for the tail reinforcement. Hobby Lobby...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
10-01-2004, 01:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,056
Posted By thermalhunter

American Aircraft Modeler Plans?

During the years when American Aircraft Modeler was still in business, they had some very nice r/c and control line model plans. I would like to know what happened to all these plans. Does anyone...
Forum: Beginners
07-23-2003, 08:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,523
Posted By thermalhunter

Engine Size for 1/6 Sopwith Camel

That's 2.78 lbs uncovered, less engine, radio uncovered and unpainted. 4 1/2 - 5 1/2 lbs would be about right.
The original engine specification for the VK WWI airplanes was for a Supertigre...
Forum: Beginners
07-23-2003, 04:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,523
Posted By thermalhunter

Engine Size for 1/6 Sopwith Camel

I have a little information/photos on my DRI web site (needs updating) if anyone is interested.

http://webpages.charter.net/karlson/

HK
Forum: Beginners
07-23-2003, 03:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,523
Posted By thermalhunter

Engine Size for 1/6 Sopwith Camel

Are you flying that Nieuport off grass or asphalt? Twenty years ago I spoke with the designer/builder of full scale DRI's and Nieuports (Walt Redfern) about the flight characteristics of those...
Forum: Beginners
07-23-2003, 02:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,523
Posted By thermalhunter

Engine Size for 1/6 Sopwith Camel

The questions asked in this thread are mainly for the Sopwith Camel and my replies have been regarding the DRI Triplane. All the planes in the VK-Proctor line shouls have similar weights and flying...
Forum: Beginners
07-23-2003, 01:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,523
Posted By thermalhunter

Engine Size for 1/6 Sopwith Camel

I went out and weighed the [bare, uncovered] components of my VK triplane and came up with these figures:

Fuselage (incl. tail, L.G., wheels, cowl, plastic midwing fairing, motor mount and...
Forum: Beginners
07-21-2003, 10:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,523
Posted By thermalhunter

Engine Size for 1/6 Sopwith Camel

Sorry I misspelled Proctor. As for level of difficulty of VK-Proctor kits compared to GP PT 40. The PT-40 would be about a 2 or 3 and the VK kits are 8 to 10.

Would make for a very satisfying...
Forum: Beginners
07-21-2003, 10:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,523
Posted By thermalhunter

Engine Size for 1/6 Sopwith Camel

The VK-Provtor kits are what you would call 'builders kits'. They aren't for beginners, but it's nothing you can't handle as long as you take your time. I've been building my VK DRI triplane (off and...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
07-20-2003, 03:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 762
Posted By thermalhunter

Straight Line Speed Organization

Sounds interesting. A larger number of classes would give everyone a opportunity to find his 'niche'. Lets not forget the .049 - .061 speed merchants that have 100 mph small planes.

You could...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-19-2003, 04:49 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 21,910
Posted By thermalhunter

Graupner Extra 300

Thanks for the input . My setup is about 1/4" farther forward than yours which would account for most of the extra weight required. I'll try your setup. As for the low rate suggestion on the elevator...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-19-2003, 03:25 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 21,910
Posted By thermalhunter

Graupner Extra 300

I recieved my Extra 300 several months ago and had it built within a week. Quality was excellent. Hobby Lobby sent me the tailplane bracing a week later.

My question is regarding the balance point...
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