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  1. Bartman

    First Flight! Pistolera's 35% Krill Extra 330SC

    More to come later, wish our guy Earle luck!
  2. Bartman

    February 29th, SAVE THE DATE!

    http://www.helpsaveourhobby.com/#howtohelp We're running out of time.
  3. Bartman

    Sport 26cc 78" Pattern Scratch Build

    So we've got @WMcNabb to thank for this one! He put an engine in the classifieds for FREE! http://www.giantscalenews.com/threads/evolution-26cc-gas-engine-and-accessories.10877/ and of course, being the first to happen upon it, I grabbed it. The plan was to put it in a 1/4 scale Cub that...
  4. Bartman

    Best Blades?

    Hi All, Some of you have professional experience in paint shops and I know that dull blades won't cut it :laughing: in a pro shop! What brand of single edge razor blades would be considered pro quality? What about replacement x-acto #11 blades? The ones that Lowe's sells are garbage, by the...
  5. Bartman

    Happy Thanksgiving Everybody :)

    Hope everyone's having a great day today. Be safe if you're traveling! Here's to the first family of Giant Scale RC! :yesss:
  6. Bartman

    Rave F3A Rainbow Foamie Pattern Plane

    Is it the F3A Rainbow? The DreamS? The Inspiration? The F3A A388? I still don't know! Came across this on Banggood.com for $90 (!!!) and wanted to share because it's been awesome! Only have a couple of flights so far and am looking forward to many more! Tracks straight, went together...
  7. Bartman

    New Product Strick Pro Grip Radio Trays and Harnesses

    Never saw these before, someone posted a link to them on :steamer::steamer::steamer::steamer:book. https://strick-model-products.myshopify.com/ I like the double shoulder style, probably goes well with an ankle length skirt. :msn_slap:
  8. Bartman

    Troubleshooting Rotary Valves

    Hi All, The ZDZ 80 problems continue. :( Opened up and cleaned the carb, put in a donor diaphragm, and the engine will run off the primer charge from the choke but then die after a second or two. The engine has rotary valves which I understand a bit but is there anything that needs to be...
  9. Bartman

    Carb & Fuel Flow Question

    Hi all, Today is the day to finally start the ZDZ RV 80 that came on the hundy buck Cap 232 that I basically adopted last winter. Here's the thing, with the choke closed it sucked up fuel into the line almost immediately but when I stopped flipping the prop, the fuel ran back into the tank...
  10. Bartman

    Discussion Flap/Elevator mix a' la C/L Stunt

    Anyone ever try mixing flaps to elevator like control line stunters all do? My big Cap 232 is almost ready to fly and I split the ailerons so I'm playing with different options. Right now the flaps are just about parked except in the third position of the switch which is 3D throws (I can't 3D...
  11. Bartman

    Discussion Flying Fields, How Big is Enough?

    Guys (and gals?) We might have the opportunity to cut out a runway at our flying site. This would be huge for us because we currently fly at a sod farm, which is every bit as awesome as you would think, but the grass is too long and thick for anything other than giant scale and hand launch...
  12. Bartman

    Wanted RealFlight 7.5 with USB cable adapter

    Trying to help a friend get started in RC, looking for a used RF 7.5 preferably with the cable adapter so he can use his DX6. Thanks!
  13. Bartman

    Discussion RC Hardware, Servo Screws, Etc. source

    Was shopping for servo screws the other day and couldn't find where they're coming from. Even McMaster doesn't have anything similar. Just stumbled across this site, not the source but the best price I've found. JRhobbyhardware.com 100 #3 x 9/16" servo screws for $4. Most places sell...
  14. Bartman

    Discussion Onboard On/Off Switches

    Seems simple enough but the very popular anodized aluminum toggle style single and dual switches are reportedly problem prone. The old reliable slide style switches are potentially limited to lower voltage systems. Pin style safety switches and .......did someone say remote??? ......switches...
  15. Bartman

    Optical Kill Switch as On/Off?

    Was ordering radio/receiver switches this morning and thought about using an optical kill switch AND an on/off switch for the ignition battery. I'm thinking the second on/off isn't necessary since the optical kill switch is an on/off switch. The wiring would need a 'y' just before the battery...
  16. Bartman

    SOLD! Hitex Aurora 9 Tx w/ 3 Optima 9 Rx's

    Hi all, Hitec Aurora 9 transmitter with three Optima 9 receivers, charger, manual, maybe the original box if I can find it. Will post pictures later. Radio was lightly used, everything works. These receivers send receiver battery voltage level back to the transmitter. This was one of the...
  17. Bartman

    Discussion Taranis Discussion Thread

    Hi All, Been toying with the idea of making a change from my two legacy manufacturer radios (JR and Hitec) over to a FrSky/Taranis radio. I bought a Taranis X9D a few years ago but sold it after I unpackaged it and it felt kinda cheap. A friend brought over a newer X9D Plus the other day and...
  18. Bartman

    Help! Do you recognize this clevis rod end?

    I need a few more like the one in the photo, it's been in my parts bin for years? Anybody know what it is? Threaded for 4-40 rod and the pin is 4-40 also. Maybe steel? Thanks!!!
  19. Bartman

    Enya 120-4C Bearings

    Hi guys, I've got an Enya 120-4C that was on a Cub I picked up a couple of weeks ago. The bearings that were in there were rusty so I ordered new ones but the original main bearing had open bearings and the front bearing was sealed in the front. The replacement bearings that Boca sent me are...
  20. Bartman

    Question? What's good in cheap servos these days?

    My favorite servos are Savox and MKS are pretty damn good too but the airplane is an old Hangar 9 1/3 scale Cap 232 that I paid $100 for so I'm wondering if the cheap servos have come far enough to try them again. Last time I checked, Hobbyking was selling PowerHD and they were garbage but that...
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