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| Different gas percent on a rc car | 4/19/2007 | Matt Coia |
Q: Ok I just got 2 rc cars and one uses 30 percent gas and the other 20 percent gas and can I use the ...
A: Yes, you can use 30% in both, or 20% in both without much trouble. I would suggest you use 20% in ...
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| frequencies in Malaysia | 4/14/2007 | Ken Myers |
Q: I am moving over to Malaysia shortly & i am just checking what frequency they use for model planes !
A: I have no idea what frequency is used in Malaysia but I think if you visit the United Hobbies Web ...
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| wrong fuel | 4/11/2007 | Matt Coia |
Q: what would happen if you put the airplane "green" fuel in a rc car that uses the "red" fuel. will it ...
A: I think I would need more information than green and red. What brands of fuel are you talking about ...
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| fuel | 4/9/2007 | Ken Myers |
Q: i live in india and i have bought a nitro airplane.i am not able to find any hobby shop here..so i ...
A: Model fuel that is called "nitro" is not gasoline or even nitro methane, it is mostly methenol ...
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| change to brushless | 4/8/2007 | Ken Myers |
Q: I am busy changing to a brushless motor with controller I just wanted to check on the connections ...
A: With a brushless system, it makes no difference which of the three motor wires from the ESC ...
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| Fix pitch vs variable pitch helicopters | 4/3/2007 | Clarence C Ragland |
Q: I have a question that searching the web just hasn't been able to answer. I have a Walkera DF4 and ...
A: Todd, I believe collective helis are easier to fly than fixed pitched helis. You are correct ...
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| painting rc models | 4/1/2007 | Matt Coia |
Q: i have an electric hydroplane boat. I'm trying to paint it like those of the 50's. How do i paint ...
A: There probably is no easy way. You'll probably need to use both an airbrush and a regular brush to ...
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| Engine for Chief Aircraft Extra 300S 140 ARF | 3/31/2007 | Matt Coia |
Q: if the manufacturer recommends an engine 2c: 108-160; or 4c: 120-140 ...
A: This plane is only for gasoline engines. Airplanes are not my specialty so I do not know the ...
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| diesel engines | 3/20/2007 | Ken Myers |
Q: would like to replace a .40 glow engine & a.61 glow engine with diesel engines what size diesel ...
A: Sorry, but you've got me with this question. One of the very first engines I used was a .09 diesel ...
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| T-Maxx and Revo | 3/18/2007 | Matt Coia |
Q: I'm am looking into buying a gas powered car and i've narrowed it down to a T-maxx 3.3 and a Revo ...
A: Sorry this took so long, Mark. I was out of town and forgot to suspend questions from AllExperts. ...
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| Wing fabric repair | 3/13/2007 | Ken Myers |
Q: What about using a German sticker over the tear? They patched bullet holes with them in WW1. Do ...
A: That should work, if you like the looks of it. Hobby shops that carry planes and other models ...
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| Wing fabric repair | 3/13/2007 | Ken Myers |
Q: I have a small tear in the fabric on the top wing of my Eddie Rickenbacker Nieuport 28. It has a ...
A: From your description and guess at the age, I would have to guess that the model is covered with ...
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| rc flight training | 3/7/2007 | Clarence C Ragland |
Q: Do you train individuals in rc flying? If yes, how would I make arrangements to work with you? If ...
A: Mr. Ellsworth, Yes, I provide on-demand professional RC flight training. My rates are ...
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| training and engine break in | 3/6/2007 | Clarence C Ragland |
Q: I have taken a lesson or two from Ray Smith up in Monterey. He's great but expensive and a bit far ...
A: Chris, I've known Ray for many years now and yes, he is expensive but a very good ...
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| Starduster Too model | 3/4/2007 | Ken Myers |
Q: I purchased the plans for a 1/5 scale Starduster Too rc model @ 1980 from a Jim Neuman, Hobart, IN. ...
A: I am sorry, but I don't know or know of either of the two gentleman mentioned. I did a Google ...
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| training and engine break in | 3/3/2007 | Clarence C Ragland |
Q: I have a very frustrating problem. I have been involved with R/C airplanes for several years now ...
A: Chris, Unfortunately, as far as I know, there aren't any commercial RC flight schools in ...
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| composite construction | 2/17/2007 | Martin Seymour |
Q: thanks
A: This is not impossable task but you will need a great deal of hands on experiance and abillity . In ...
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| gas engine to elec motor | 2/13/2007 | Ken Myers |
Q: with help from experts like you and i thank you very much.johne.
A: A motor that can take about 600 watts in will replace a glow 60 in many designs and fly the plane ...
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| prop and electric motor. | 2/11/2007 | Matt Coia |
Q: Please, can you tell me which one of the following is true if i use a smaller prop (almost 1/2 size) ...
A: Airplanes are not my specialty but there are others at allexperts that can help you. Just check the ...
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| Throttle goes wrong way-maybe | 2/5/2007 | Ken Myers |
Q: Being new to modeling I have built a plane and something seems wrong. When I push the throttle on ...
A: Most modern transmitters have built in servo reversing. Check you transmitter instructions. If ...
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| paint | 2/3/2007 | Allen Shane |
Q: What clear varnish or polyurethane can be used over rustoleum acrylic paint for fuel proofing?
A: Steve: As you know the biggest problem with polyurethane and acrylics is compatibility. Generally, ...
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| spark/gas conversion of 4- cycle glow engines | 1/30/2007 | Ken Myers |
Q: What is your opinion of these conversions? thanks, jim s
A: I am sorry that I can't answer your question. I have never done one and no one in my 125 member ...
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| Thrust to weight ratio for homemade hydrofoam | 1/11/2007 | Ken Myers |
Q: I hope you can help me. Both my brother in law and I bought the new Stormlauncher hydrofoams. Fun, ...
A: Typical thrust is 1:1, i.e. if the model weighs 24 oz., the prop/motor/battery combination for this ...
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| looking for teacher | 1/11/2007 | Clarence C Ragland |
Q: I live in Albany NY and I was wondering if you knew anyone who could teach me to fly Blade cp Heli I ...
A: Kevin, You might be able to get a little further here: ...
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| TX/RX Glitch | 1/10/2007 | Ken Myers |
Q: At about 40 yards my electric plane loses power when the elevator control is operated, could this be ...
A: There are so many, many variables that could be happening. First, there should be no change of ...
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| plane | 1/8/2007 | Ken Myers |
Q: I cant find the brand anywhere on the plane but i was able to find some of the other info you ...
A: I searched the Internet for B-29 RTF ready to fly and found: ...
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| heli gyros | 1/7/2007 | Clarence C Ragland |
Q: I just purchased my first RC heli ( raptor .30) and have it assembled. What gyro is best for sport ...
A: It depends on how much money you are ready to spend. Both gyros work very well, it's just that the ...
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| how to build a plane | 1/2/2007 | Ken Myers |
Q: my names luke and im haveing trouble makin me plane. you see i had this plane that was already ...
A: There are all kinds of materials used in creating RC model planes. While fiberglass, styrofoam and ...
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| RC Model airplane | 12/30/2006 | Ken Myers |
Q: My son is 10 and really wants to get into this, I am wondering what would be the best way to get him ...
A: Of the inexpensive RC planes, the only one that is any good is called the AeroAce AirHog Biplane - ...
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| Obtaining three-view given only 1 illustration, *fictional* aircraft | 12/26/2006 | Ken Myers |
Q: Myers, Thank you for your willingness to answer questions. I could not this of a specialist in ...
A: What an interesting question. Unfortunately, the short answer is that I have no idea who can do ...
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| enya engines | 12/24/2006 | Martin Seymour |
Q: sorry about the last follow up question it wasn't to clear. the motor does have the glow plug and ...
A: I think it is a marine engine as the exhaust has what i think is a water inlet. but it has a prop on ...
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| RC scale boat | 12/23/2006 | Martin Seymour |
Q: I got plenty of time to build the boat, but I need to know how big is the electronic component so I ...
A: The radio gear from the car should be ok but remember to keep it dry . Its surprizing how small ...
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| enya engines | 12/23/2006 | Martin Seymour |
Q: I think it is a marine engine as the exhaust has what i think is a water inlet. but it has a prop on ...
A: on: I think it is a marine engine as the exhaust has what i think is a water inlet. but it has a ...
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| RC scale boat | 12/23/2006 | Martin Seymour |
Q: I want to build a RC boat made from wood. I'm pretty confident with all the wood working bit( I ...
A: I want to build a RC boat made from wood. I'm pretty confident with all the wood working bit( I ...
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| enya engines | 12/20/2006 | Martin Seymour |
Q: I'm a beginner in rc boating but not in real boating. I just have been given an ENYA 19-v1 model ...
A: I'm a beginner in rc boating but not in real boating. I just have been given an ENYA 19-v1 model ...
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| nicad charge after 40 min use | 12/3/2006 | Ken Myers |
Q: My flight sessions are about 20 to 40 minutes flight time with a 1000 ma rx batt, 4 standard servo ...
A: Chargers do not put in a nice, equal amount to what is used. I just use the chargers that come with ...
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| tail heavy model | 12/3/2006 | Ken Myers |
Q: What if any undesirable effects will result from mounting an engine ahead of the recommended ...
A: On a 4-Star, the engine can be mounted forward with no ill effects to achieve proper balance. As to ...
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| water pump for the water-cooling system | 12/2/2006 | Martin Seymour |
Q: i guess i need a water pump for the water coolinbg system..am i wrong?
A: ACTUALLY NO PUMP REQED , PUT A PEACE OF BRASS /COPPER TUBE DOWN THROUGH THE THE HULL JUST BEHIND ...
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| help | 11/29/2006 | Ken Myers |
Q: i'm interested in buying a rc airplane for my boyfriend for christmas i read a review about the ...
A: Excellent choice for a starter plane. You can read my review of the RTF (ready to fly) version at ...
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| servo selection | 11/29/2006 | Allen Shane |
Q: I'm in the process of building a Dynaflight 1/5 scale Super Decathlon. The instruction book calls ...
A: Ed: That Super Decathlon is an absolutely great airplane! The Futaba 3004 is a lightweight ...
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