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  1. BalsaDust

    Airplane Design Fusion 360

    Ok lets do this design tutorial. For simplicity I'm rolling with an Ugly Stick. First things first you want to find some reference photos to insert into your Fusion file to work with. I prefer a 3 view generally but the Ugly Stick isn't a full scale plane so you can't really find a 3 view. Its...
  2. BalsaDust

    Show Your Fish

    Been getting back into fishing recently so why not have a thread here for people to share their catches. These first two pics are the same fish. Snagged her last Thursday during my lunch break. No scale with us but we are guessing 5-6 pounds. These next three are all between 2-3 pounds and...
  3. BalsaDust

    SOLD! RCGF26

    Up for grabs is a RCGF26 engine. I got this engine off of 49dimes about a year ago and I have never used it. He had it on his cub before upgrading. Before that he had installed a new carb, new reeds, and bowman ring. Also included are two scale props. One is a Falcon the other is a Xoar. I...
  4. BalsaDust

    For Sale Taranis X9D

    Taranis X9D for sale. In good working order but I'm switching over to the X9-Lite. Still only running OpenTX 2.1 as I never had any need to upgrade past that. Mods include Speaker upgrade and baffle to improve sound. M9 Hall Effect Gimbals (these things are amazing) Aluminum balance bar...
  5. BalsaDust

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    Alright here is a thread just for the 20cc Edge profile. I will keep this first post updated with the important things we come across as people are building it.
  6. BalsaDust

    For Sale DLE 55

    DLE 55 side exhaust for sale. Has bowman ring installed. Maybe 2 gallons total of fuel through it. has Jtec Pitts Style Muffler and not pictured is a Xoar 23x8 wood prop that goes with it. When installed on the plane I needed nose weight so I had a buddy make me some steel standoffs and in...
  7. BalsaDust

    3D Edge 540 Profile Build (Glitter JR)

    Ok seemed enough people where interested so I will start a build thread on the little profile I designed. Based off of the Edge 540 44" span 40" lentgh 40-45 ounces 3542 outrunner 60amp esc 3S or 4S 2200mah lipo dependent on KV of motor and what size prop you prefer. Pictures uploaded out of...
  8. BalsaDust

    Sport Modified Diamond Dust Build

    So here’s the plan. It’s by no means giant scale but should be fun. Never really had a go fast plane before but this one seems easy enough and I should be able to bash it into what I’m thinking pretty easy. So far I just have the plans printed up and have taken inventory so I know I have the...
  9. BalsaDust

    I’m going out flying thread 2019

    Hopefully I’m not the only one that has flown already. Got a quick toss with my dlg this morning. Oh yeah Happy New Year everyone.
  10. BalsaDust

    For Sale Wing bags

    Spot on RC wing bag for 30cc sizes airframe. In great shape. $45 shipped.
  11. BalsaDust

    Rob Holland Crash Landing

    Read this on Facebook a little while ago. Glad he walked away. https://www.newsairshow.com/headlines/2018/3/28/rob-holland-okay-following-engine-failure-and-crash-landing
  12. BalsaDust

    AutoCAD Tips and Tricks

    So here are my steps for exporting a CAD file into a PDF that will print at the correct size. @Snoopy1 Ok as a first reference here is a drawing after its done without changing the sizing to get it correct. Base viewpoint in CAD for me at least is a 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper. Note the red...
  13. BalsaDust

    For Sale Futaba T8J and 4 RX's

    Selling my Futaba T8J and all the receivers that go with it. There are two of each of the receivers the others are still installed in flyable planes. Making the switch to flying everything off of my Taranis. Radio sells new for $279, 8 channel rx of $50, and 6 channel rx for $30. I would like to...
  14. BalsaDust

    SOLD! 55cc canister setup

    Headed and canister setup for the DLE or EME 55cc engines. Both I bought used but have never been used. Headed is the hobby king one and the canister is a front dump style from EME. Whole setup sells new for $80 plus shipping so I’m asking $60 for it all and that includes shipping.
  15. BalsaDust

    Mid Virginia Radio Control Club Fun Fly

    The MVRCC Club will be hosting a Fun Fly next Saturday September 23. It will start around 9 AM and go until everyone is done flying or it gets dark first. As far as I know there is still landing fee (we have never charged one before) and a BBQ lunch will be provided around noon. All aircraft...
  16. BalsaDust

    3D 20cc Giles 202 Profile

    So as I have talked about in another thread I have been working on designing a 20cc sized Giles 202 profile. The goal is to have a profile that will still perform well at low and slow like most all slabs like to do but I want it the wind up tight and carry energy unlike a normal slab. Most if...
  17. BalsaDust

    Share your great building tips

    as the title implys share your building tips. What do you do to make things easier during a build. Maybe some sweet tricks on covering an airframe or during your setup to get the plane ready to fly.
  18. BalsaDust

    Mike Hurley Extra

    So after flying my first 35% plane the other day it had me wanting one now. Looking at selling a few things to fund one and would like to build rather than buy an ARF. Looking around at a few options and I have heard good things about the Mike Hurley 35% Extra. Trying to find plans but not...
  19. BalsaDust

    Discussion Anybody in the Charlotte NC area

    The week of September 19-23 I will be traveling to Charlotte NC for Thermography training for work. Wondering if there is anyone in the area that would like it meet up and grab a bite to eat? I'm also up for flying as well as I will have my truck loaded with planes to travel to Liepers Fork TN...
  20. BalsaDust

    New from Twisted Hobbies

    Anybody seen the new plane coming from twisted hobbies. Looks pretty neat. http://twistedhobbys.com/35-epp-crack-fokker-dr-1-triplane/ YouTube video of the prototype.
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