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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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| lightning truggy | 5/25/2008 | Justin Lingana |
Q: hi i have a brand new lightning stadium truggy i have had it running but when i stopped the engine i ...
A: Thats a tricky one. If your glow plug is indeed good then all I can think is that the engine may be ...
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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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| Nitro | 4/30/2008 | Justin Lingana |
Q: My Nitro Evader ST is pushing air and fuel backward in the fuel line. The truck will start and run ...
A: I have seen something before where the fuel tank was being vibrated by the engine causing the fuel ...
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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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| nitro rc truck | 4/19/2008 | Justin Lingana |
Q: My truck will not kick over, can you please tell me what the problem is? ANSWER: Well I'm going to ...
A: Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I didn't notice the follow up question. You may have ...
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| nitro rc truck | 4/18/2008 | Justin Lingana |
Q: My truck will not kick over, can you please tell me what the problem is?
A: Well I'm going to need more information. Does it sound like its about to start or just never does? ...
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| Nitro Evader ST head problems | 4/17/2008 | Justin Lingana |
Q: I have an OS DTX .18 engine and the glow plug hole is stripped somehow. Is there such thing as a ...
A: No, It is not normal for fuel to be spraying out from the carb. You probably need to seal up the ...
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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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| Nitro Evader ST head problems | 4/15/2008 | Justin Lingana |
Q: I have an OS DTX .18 engine and the glow plug hole is stripped somehow. Is there such thing as a ...
A: I don't think there is such a thing as a self tapping glow plug. Even if there were I would imagine ...
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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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| rc heli and plane swop crrystals and controller can i do it | 3/25/2008 | Clarence C Ragland |
Q: ANSWER: Tom, I don't know what brand of radio and receiver you have in the T-28 and your heli. ...
A: Once again, I don't know the brands of equipment you have. For example, there are JR, Futaba, Hitec, ...
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| OS 30 FS 4 stroke | 3/25/2008 | Ken Myers |
Q: Can you tell me how to set the valve timing on a four stroke OS 30 mfs engine ,I reloaced the ...
A: I haven't timed a 4-stroke in a long, long time. I did find some manuals that might help. They are ...
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| correct glow plug | 3/22/2008 | Clarence C Ragland |
Q: I have a 30 year old HP 40F Gold Cup 2 stroke. I'm wondering what a good choice of glow plug would ...
A: Fred, IMHO, just about any type of glow should be ok. I use K&B 4520 glow plugs, Fox long ...
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| Starting my rc boat | 3/20/2008 | Martin Seymour |
Q: First time owning a gas rc boat. No instructions for starting. It runs on 90 plus octane gas with a ...
A: I will assume that the engine is ready mounted in the boat with the fuel tank exhaust and cooling ...
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