With all the wet weather we've been having lately, I needed a wet weather project. The First Step from RCM&E magazine is designed to be a quick build 3 channel slow flying trainer. After studing the p...

Hi All, For my next project I'm looking for some Transparent Heat Shrink covering film preferably in red however I'd consider other colours. I know Hobbyking sells Covering Film Transparent RED (5mtr...

Hi Everyone, I'm very seriously considering buying a Blade mCPx with the money I got for my birthday. I was wondering if anyone knows the best place to get one and about how much they are going for? ...

Hi Rob, Might take you up on your offer. I'm trying to get away over christmas but we need to replace a few things. Might be easier if I just list the links and see what happens: http://www.colemana...

I've found in the past, especially on warm days, that there is generally a really good thermal that seems to hang around the eastern end of the field over the driveway and above the factories. I've ha...

Hi All, Since we don't have an "Off Topic" forum, I'll have to post here. I've decided to have a go at playing with airbrushing and spray painting, so I ordered a Super El_Cheapo Airbrush (http...

Just an update. I went to my local Hobby shop who couldn't help. He suggested Bunnings. Went to Bunnings but they couldn't help and directed me to Super Cheap. Went to Super Cheap but they couldn't h...

Hi All I have some more Really Annoying Newbie Type Questions. This time to do with radios and in particular the Spektrum DX. If/When I buy my Island Hopper, I would want to use my DX7 as the transmi...

Hi All, It's gonna be a little while before i can fly again as I managed to break my hand last week so I was gonna have a go setting up my gyro in my trojan just for something to do. In the trojan...

kizza42 Wrote: (16-08-2010, 05:58 PM) -- Sorry about your hand, hope it mends soon! The spare AIL is just a Mirror of the other AIL port, Like an internal Y-Lead. On a AR500, you can only plug ...

Hi, I'm trying to work out what the Brushless equivalent is to the Speed 400 brushed motor. I need one for my next project that I'm building. The closest I've come is a suggestion on RC Groups of the...

Hey Steve, Work and family and finance have kept me away for a bit, hopefully will make a triumphant return soon. As for build projects, lets just say I'm currently working on something that has cana...

If your looking for something easy and quick to build and great fun to fly, check out the First Step (http://forum.rcflyingclub.com/showthread.php?tid=554&highlight=first+step) build log. It's a great...

I've been observing the skies with my 4.5" Reflector scope for many many years. Love looking at the night sky and finding the various gems that hide up there just out of sight. I've also been experime...

No, I'm not member of any club. Just self taught over many years. Lots and lots of trial and error. Usually more error than anything else :) I picked myself up a Camera Mount (http://www.ebay.com.a...

Sitting here staring out my windows watching the rain pouring out of the sky and thinking about what to make for my next project. It occurs to me it might be fun to make a quadcopter to mount my gopro...

Wow lots of information. Thanks for the replies. Gonna take a little while to digest all of this. First impressions though is very very expensive and quite possibly unaffordable. Quote: -- I'l...

samste Wrote: (19-11-2011, 06:06 PM) -- For Sale Impulse Buy will sell less Shipping Costs $40-00 Only. no shipping costs Save Save Save -- Is that $40 for this one? If yes, then I'll take it. M...

Nice Video. Do you know what camera he was using to take that?

Hi, Saw Hobbyking had a Micro P-40 (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=15736) on a Flash sale for only $30 so I thought I'd take a chance and ordered one. Anyways ...

Wow this is an old post! My mischievous 2 year old is now a very mischievous 6 almost 7 year old! I honestly don't know how much useful information I can give you as I haven't had this plane for a ...

I've been keen to get into Helis for the longest time. I'll take it if it's still available. Mick

disoriented Wrote: (10-03-2015, 01:22 PM) -- It's all yours Mick. If the weather is OK for flying this weekend (doesnt look so good!), I'll bring the heli and hopefully we can meet at the field. ...

disoriented Wrote: (13-03-2015, 07:27 PM) -- Hi Mick, I'll be at the field tomorrow morning and I'll bring the heli. If you can get there tomorrow - great. If not, we'll meet up some other time. N...

Thanks guys for the suggestions. I'll give those a try and get back to you with the results.

Hi All, Having a small problem with a HobbyKing Red Brick 60A ESC (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__18008__HobbyKing_Red_Brick_60A_ESC_Opto_.html) that I'm useing in my EPP FPV. First, I...

Hi All, I had my first flight on Sunday, what a buzz!! Steve was kind enough to buddy up with me and let me have a go at his Island Hopper. After getting "3 mistakes high" he handed control over to m...

Thanks Chris, thats not a bad idea, a nice cheap Hopper to get me up in the air until I can afford the T-28. I figure I can get a stock one first then modify as cash/missus permits. How do they fly s...

Steve, That is really fantastic information, thanks heaps. Just gotta work out exactly what I want and place the orders now Mick

I know a little about these things. If you can find out exactly what the file format is I may be able to find a way to make/convert/write what he needs. Mick

That sounds really awesome. Wonder how much he'd charge us to cut out some planes? There are a bunch of sites on the internet for free rc plane planes. Here are some that found: http://www.willington...

Hi All, Went to convert all my batteries and plane to use Deans connectors but have run into a small problem. My little dinky di Dick Smith Solder Iron isn't up to the challenge of heating up the larg...

I took Steves advice and went and picked up a Jaycar Soldering Iron. Worked a treat. All plugs done but I think maybe I should have a look at the HK Deans plugs. The ones i got were about $10 from a h...

Thanks for the replies. Guess I should place an order for a new motor and think about the mount. I've seen some metal ones advertised somewhere reasonablyl cheap so maybe even go with one of those.

Hi All, I've noticed that my T-28 is starting to get a bit worn in places and I'm thinking I may have to start replacing bits and peices here and there fairly soon. There is nothing specific I'm ...

Thanks for the replies. I'm going for English style markings not the french so I'll put the red at the leading edge on both sides. Mick

Hi all. Just designing some markings for my Moraine and i have a question for all the enthusiests out there. Im trying to work out the tail markings for the plane. Now, if the aircraft is travel...

The scheme I'm going for will be for an australian based squadron from WWI called the Australian Half-Flight (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesopotamian_Half_Flight) or Mesopotamian Half-Flight (so cal...

gbanger Wrote: (15-11-2012, 04:46 PM) -- Hey Mick, When do you expect to have the Bronco in the air, what wingspan is it?... a few build specs please?They have always been a personal favorite of mi...

Hi All, I've just returned from sunny Hong Kong. While I tried to organise a trip to the HobbyKing offices while I was over there, it didn't quite work out. Doesn't matter, when i returned home I fou...

I was surprised to find it was a very easy build. All the parts fit as they should and everything went together without problems. Here is a quick build log. Start by unwrapping all the bubble wrap ...

Hi All, Just a quick one this time. It's been recommended that I get 2 x TURNIGY Plush 30amp Speed Controller (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=2164) for my Bronco, ...

Thanks everyone. I think I will go for a bigger ESC. I'll hunt around the various sites and place an order shortly. Mick

Hi All, Looking at my next Project, another RCM&E (http://www.modelflying.co.uk/) plan. It's a simple quick build canard plane called a Can-Doo (http://www.modelflying.co.uk/news/article/can-doo/1701...

Thanks Steve, That looks like what I need. I always get confused when trying to work out motor equivalents. way too many choices. Mick

How about the Short Shaft version (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__25084__NTM_Prop_Drive_Series_28_26A_1200kv_286w_short_shaft_version_.html) of the first NTM motor. I think this may be a b...

Actually, having a closer look, it appears that that motor (from the picture and user reviews/comments) can't be mounted as a pusher, so I had another look. How about the D2826-6 2200kv Outrunner Moto...

Thanks Steve, I'll go with the short shaft NTM motor I think. Apparently this model is a little tricky to dial in but flies nicely once it is. It's not meant to be a speed demon so I'm a bit wary of ...

dingy Wrote: (09-08-2010, 05:15 PM) -- You can make an adapter - I have because I didn't want to change all my dean plugs including the battery charger contacts I also use the XT60 with the dean ...

Hi All, I'm a new member of the group and so I just wanted to drop a message to say hi and to ask some advice, as it looks like this weekend down the field is out due to the wind and I won't be able t...