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| Question??? | 7/3/2008 | Matt Coia |
Q: My boyfriend's birthday is coming up this august and I know he loves RC cars,trucks, ...
A: Wow...what a supportive girlfriend! Awesome! First question, do you have any hobby stores in your ...
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| A Better radio system for a sailplane | 7/2/2008 | Ken Myers |
Q: I recently purchased a "Great Planes Spectra Select 2 meter powered RTF saiplane. The included radio ...
A: I'm not sure why Great Planes would not include an appropriate transmitter with their glider. I ...
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| 2 meter glider with ailerons and spoilers or flaperons | 7/1/2008 | Ken Myers |
Q: Ken, I am looking for a 65 to 80 in. wingspan,electric powered glider that has ailerons and ...
A: This page will give you a good idea of the many electrically powered sailplanes that are available, ...
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| .46 engine | 6/27/2008 | Clarence C Ragland |
Q: I just got a Yak with a .46 size engine and when i start it it runs good, but when i hold the plane ...
A: Stephen, Is this your first plane? Have you had any previous glow engine experience? It ...
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| 28" EP Racing Boat | 6/25/2008 | Ken Myers |
Q: Do you know how to change frequencies on these boats? I bought one, loved it and thought I would ...
A: I'm not a boat guy, but I do know a little something about radios. More than likely, the frequency ...
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| gas rc car | 6/25/2008 | Matt Coia |
Q: can you help please
A: It sounds like the rear differential is worn out and slipping. This is pretty common and just ...
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| covring | 6/22/2008 | Ken Myers |
Q: I'm covering my first wood air plane. can I use just a basic iron on the covering? At a low heat!
A: For low heat applications, I have found both TowerKote and Econkote to be quite good. Both are ...
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| crystals in receiver | 6/22/2008 | Ken Myers |
Q: In a radio controlled car receiver,specifically a Futaba Digital Proportion 4 channel micro ,75 ...
A: The crystal must match the frequency that the transmitter is on. That is why they are sold in sets. ...
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| crystals in receiver | 6/21/2008 | Ken Myers |
Q: In a radio controlled car receiver,specifically a Futaba Digital Proportion 4 channel micro ,75 ...
A: I'm sorry, I am unclear of what you are asking me. You can purchase Futaba crystal sets which ...
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| engine trouble | 6/15/2008 | Ken Myers |
Q: I have flown my plane twice. Since then my brother tried to start it - I think he changed the inlet ...
A: This is a little hard to answer, because I don't clearly understand the terms you are using. If you ...
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| my rc areobird swift airplane | 6/12/2008 | Ken Myers |
Q: I have the swift and everytime I try to start going I lose the controls and the motor stops working, ...
A: Without actually seeing what's going on, it sounds like the flight battery is not charged. If you ...
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| Electric rustler | 6/12/2008 | Matt Coia |
Q: I have the electric rustler, and I was wondering if you can lift them any way? because they are so ...
A: Hey Mike, Great question. Most vehicles can have their ride height changed pretty easily. This is ...
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| Radio Frequency | 6/11/2008 | Ken Myers |
Q: I want switch out a non-proportional transmitter with a proportional one. How do I know what the ...
A: The radio system is what allows for proportional steering. The system includes the transmitter, ...
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| Radio Frequency | 6/10/2008 | Ken Myers |
Q: I want switch out a non-proportional transmitter with a proportional one. How do I know what the ...
A: You cannot just switch out the transmitter. You'll need a whole new system including receiver and ...
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| chainsaw | 6/10/2008 | Clarence C Ragland |
Q: I purchased a Partner 1616 Deluxe Type 3 chainsaw with no instructions. What is the gas-oil mixture ...
A: Bill, I don't know the year based on model #. If you got it in the last 5 years, it will be a 50:1 ...
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| i need help | 6/3/2008 | Ken Myers |
Q: iam trying to find a good professional airplane but i always find like 787s and stuff. I need a 747 ...
A: You didn't say whether you are looking for a flying model, or static display model. There are very ...
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| wing servos | 6/2/2008 | Ken Myers |
Q: I am building a 4 star 60 w/dual wing servos, when checking, both servos move in the same direction, ...
A: When setting up dual servo ailerons, the physical hook-ups should be opposite each other. If the ...
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| Propellor choice for a hovercraft | 6/1/2008 | Ken Myers |
Q: I'm currently in the design stage of an RC hovercraft, which will be using a .40 plane engine for ...
A: Yes, in a propeller described as 10x6.5, the diameter is 10 inches and the pitch is 6.5 inches. For ...
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| Wing Incidence | 5/30/2008 | Ken Myers |
Q: I'm working on building a bi-plane. The instructions provide a dimension for the wing incidence. ...
A: Wow, you've got me on this one. I've never heard of a "J" inch. The only thing I can think of is ...
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| building a 3.5cc ic engine car | 5/22/2008 | Matt Coia |
Q: ....i'm trying to build a 3.5cc ic engine car that is to be put up in a comptetion....theres still a ...
A: I would start by checking out websites that have forums that deal with r/c. A quick google search is ...
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| assembly problem | 5/20/2008 | Ken Myers |
Q: My question is so basic it's been hard to find advice for my difficulty; I hope you can help. I'm ...
A: Tissue is applied in sections. If the wing is fairly straight, it can be done with four pieces. One ...
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| Airplane Kits | 5/18/2008 | Clarence C Ragland |
Q: I inherited a bunch of RC plane items. I wish to pass them along to someone who will use. I have a ...
A: Jeff, Not saying you won't get what you're asking, but I've been in this hobby for 38 years ...
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| building a 3.5cc ic engine car | 5/16/2008 | Matt Coia |
Q: ....i'm trying to build a 3.5cc ic engine car that is to be put up in a comptetion....theres still a ...
A: I would start by doing some research into the kinds of vehicles that are already produced by ...
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| powering an rc boat | 5/15/2008 | Matt Coia |
Q: im new to this, first rc build. I have worked on VEX robots, a FIRST robot and a losi buggy, but ...
A: That sounds like an awesome project! Looking at the specs on the jet drives, I think they would be ...
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| DC motors for model submarine | 5/13/2008 | Martin Seymour |
Q: Our science center is trying to develop an exhibit featuring a remotely operated sub. I have ...
A: You do not say how large the sub is, is the motor being asked to do tooo much work --over loading ...
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| first airplane | 5/6/2008 | Ken Myers |
Q: i am thinking about getting my first modle airplane and i was wondering what would be best one on ...
A: I am assuming that you are looking for a radio control model (American spelling). The Multiplex ...
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| assembly problem | 5/6/2008 | Ken Myers |
Q: My question is so basic it's been hard to find advice for my difficulty; I hope you can help. I'm ...
A: Doing a tissue covered model is extremely difficult. The tissue should be applied using dope, which ...
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| overheating twinstar | 5/3/2008 | Ken Myers |
Q: My multiplex twinstar motors cut out after about 5 mins then the servos cut out. the ESC gets very ...
A: I am familiar with the TwinStar, and I have seen several of the older versions. I know they are ...
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| rc truck | 4/25/2008 | Matt Coia |
Q: hey. i started my truck and when it idles it idles high and the idol screw doesn't do nothing so the ...
A: It sounds like you need to adjust the linkage on the throttle servo or on the radio (or both). It ...
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| RC car motor problem | 4/24/2008 | Matt Coia |
Q: have bought a 2nd hand Tamiya Madcap with Acoms IC AS-11 Servo, when i first charged the battery and ...
A: Ok Michael, If it works properly after you hold the back wheels then maybe you just need to make ...
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| RC car motor problem | 4/23/2008 | Matt Coia |
Q: have bought a 2nd hand Tamiya Madcap with Acoms IC AS-11 Servo, when i first charged the battery and ...
A: It sounds like a fried speed controller. If possible, you should take it to your closest hobby shop ...
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| any help would be great | 4/22/2008 | Martin Seymour |
Q: im building my first boat and im having a hard time seeing what parts i need , i have the hull,all ...
A: Ok I would suggest a magazine or 2 for a start these very often have pictures of the things you are ...
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| how to adjust an O.S .40 &.46 engine | 4/16/2008 | Clarence C Ragland |
Q: how many turns i need to turn the high and low speed needle to adjust the engine from closed
A: Turn the high speed needle all the in and then turn back out about one and a half turns. The low ...
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| Insurance for r/c model air planes | 4/11/2008 | Ken Myers |
Q: Model air plane insurance
A: There is no "crashing" insurance. That's why you really need to join a local club and have an ...
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| ethanol | 4/6/2008 | Matt Coia |
Q: can I use ethano in any radio controlled vehicle. My son is going to attempt to make some for a ...
A: I would advise against it mainly because normal r/c vehicle engines run on a mixture of alcohol ...
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| engine | 4/3/2008 | Martin Seymour |
Q: I have built my own replica of Kyosho's rare Casablanca Tunnel Hull, 42" x 20" / 9 lbs with outboard ...
A: Yes glows can be a right pain at times as they need so much back up equipment _____. Your idea with ...
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| engine | 4/3/2008 | Martin Seymour |
Q: I have built my own replica of Kyosho's rare Casablanca Tunnel Hull, 42" x 20" / 9 lbs with outboard ...
A: This would be quite a change --outboard to inboard ? The 2 engines are obviously quite different in ...
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| covering | 4/2/2008 | Ken Myers |
Q: I have just scratched build from downloaded plans a vintage sailplane that was 36" wing span, but I ...
A: It would probably be easiest to use Monokote, or a similar iron on material. For that vintage look, ...
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| building a wooden boat | 4/2/2008 | Martin Seymour |
Q: I am building a boat out of wood using 1/8'' plywood as a frame with a 25cc weedeater motor this ...
A: Ok Do you have a design on paper to cut out the hull frames from --I do not recommend designing it ...
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| RC plans | 3/29/2008 | Matt Coia |
Q: Where can I find plans to build a RC truck from scatch?
A: Well, to be honest, I've never seen any. With all the great vehicles made these days I don't know of ...
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