HOLY MOLY !!! I WORK at hieghts and have to carry tools up to 30kgs like that up ladders also , although not to those extremes . how does one get over fear of those heights ? SIMPLE , you just...

running out of ideas with this plane , flies beautiful , and ive just managed to fly it scale like . really enjoyed the 3 flights today , but the retracts collapse and drop the nose . I'm at my wi...

FRIDAY FACT . the BRAIN actually named itself !!!

redtail Wrote: (13-02-2013, 06:01 PM) -- :evil:well this little guy to my left kinda sums it up how I feel about Xtreme hobby in Brissy,ordered a fuselage over 4 weeks ago.told it was in stock,then a...

^^^^^^ LETS HOPE YOUR MODEL doesnt suffer the same fete . we know the crew would survive . dont get me to launch them for you .

going to need some of your fibre glassing repair skills Jase . might try and pop over tonight , and get you assisting my repairs also . LOL . IF I CAN I'LL GIVE YOU A RING LATER AND SEE IF YOUR FREE ....

Skidz Wrote: (20-01-2012, 08:39 PM) -- Is that your garage or do you have a super cool boss at work that is in to RC planes? -- back in school days we used to call him "PROF" . (professor) . these...

MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATE !!!!!

yeah mate . watching keenly .

cant wait to see this one in the air mate .

i think it will be a hi speed demon , with an 8x8 e prop. and a hi speed aerobatic flyer too . it's definately another equation to the mix , somewhere in between a rare bear. yak and extra 260. Inte...

secant0give Wrote: (14-11-2012, 09:29 PM) -- Here's a video of a full sized Shoestring Formular 1 air racer You can see it's only a small plane http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QeJE7Ngw1E&list=...

unusual looking plane mate , looking forward to see this one fly with its large wingspan . nice colour scheme .

ooooooh yeah thats a nice plane Jason . i could use one of those . it comes in a bit hot though for prcac . still i love that plane 1400 kv would be better .

MY GOD , IT SAYS 3 OR 4S . I WAS THINKING 6S MAX . That vid is probably on 4S

i think i'll put the 36 sized one on my list , it will have to wait though as a dx8 is going to expose my secret stash again , ill be looking at the power 25 or better . i guess a nitro would be nice...

^^^^^ that another nice looker . and i bet speed demon .

mate, eeeeeerrrrrmmm . im not sure i like that models charactoristics , it flew exactly the same as my HK focus i had , even looks similar with its short fuselarge and large wingspan, except the focus...

smuzz Wrote: (27-03-2013, 09:16 AM) -- Hmm - not bad at all. What would each box end up costing? -- i would expect it to cost mates rates for friends and built to size ;)

next project . just ordered . http://www.superandcheaper.com.au/view_product.asp?id=1447 they are $269 on EBAY + $29 , DELIVERY SYDNEY METRO . CANT WAIT !!! it begins . if they are ...

INTERESTING MOTOR , this will pull 90 amps on 6s with a 20x8 prop , 4.5kg plane recommended , 370kv . pretty impressive on youtube vids . my motor on 12s 190 kv will have similar rpm and will weig...

cool , thanks for the tips . i'm off next weekend so i'll have a look at yours on the field , i'll probably stick with the 6s 3000's as well as i have some and will buy a few more . this will be a s...

ITS BIG !!!!!! 73 INCH WINGSPAN .

GETTING THERE . just have to save up around 400 bucks then comes the spending spree , really looking forward to this . most of the main stuff is available at hk australia , so thats good , i can get ...

unpacked and scrutinized all parts, i have to give this 99% + . covering perfect , no twists or faults evident in fuselage , wings or horizontal stab and tailplane . cowel paint perfect along with f...

THANKS , fellas , much appreciated.

HEY THANKS MATE . we dont have any stuff at work under 24 inch diametre if you have any of this tube and some brooker rod/ grub screws in stock i'll grab some , if not i have other options . thanks ...

well a lot of theory has been going on about this while i get more stock on other models etc . i have an 18x8 , an 18x12 , and 2 20x8 light wood props on order , i have the srvos ready to fit , and wi...

well another $260 spent at HK AUSSIE WAREHOUSE on this beast + the $190 spent at the int warehouse last week , which is now on the way , adding to the purchase frame $299 , and that makes $749 so far ...

Thanks guys . Jason thanks for the offer i'll take you up on that

Well some props arrived today . 3x a beech props , very heavy 2 ( 20x8 )105g, and 18x12 100g . and one light electric 18x8 65g prop . will the a beech type props be ok for electric 3d ? i'm ...

what about apc props . ? if i was to buy a 20x8 apc . would that be a better option than what i have ? or is it akin to what i have and the lightprops are more suited over the apc also ? the hub ...

OK ! TIME FOR A WHINGE FEST !!! I received the SK3 motor today , and when i looked at it i wasn't impressed , the outrunner casing has a spigot where the stub shaft bolts onto the casing and 4x 3...

getting there .

Yeah i guess your right GAZZ . IT'S WRONG TO ADVERTISE higher quality than standard , as you can see the bearing in the motor will be good for a go kart wheel , yet the the 3mm screws swinging a hig...

JASON thanks for the explanation of the capacitors . I'll leave em where they are , i just didnt recall so much wiring and stuff dangling off other esc's of the same type and thought either i have a ...

well its just about there . comes in at 5.3kg , runs 12 s , 20x8 prop , 70amps max and bang on 3000watts . just needs a little bit of fine tuning now and decals , and spinner . thats complete weigh...

weak at the knees . i dont know whats wrong with me . i was talking about the plane too , i think . maybe not . i dont know . thats just a nice page . and i cant afford either option .

THE CONSENSUS , FROM THE CLUB SEEMS TO BE SPECTRUM . one thing ive recently noticed getting back into the hobby which is now crystal less , and electric . that there are many different plugs , rece...

dont remember how i ended up as mode 1 user . but i remember finding out about mode 2 afterwards and thought it was rediculous !!!!! . the best thing about this hobby is the amount of selections an...

corsair_pilot Wrote: (08-03-2012, 08:49 PM) -- Hmmm seems I have started something here.... I should sus out the Jr systems, but I think I've decided on joining the bear army n getting the futaba. ...

corsair_pilot Wrote: (09-03-2012, 08:18 AM) -- Before this thread I was actually all for the spektrum, and it was a few comments about having the few extra channels that prompted me to have a better ...

corsair_pilot Wrote: (09-03-2012, 01:02 PM) -- Hey Frank, I have been doing my research on the JR radios today. they are nice radios, and could see the benefits of one of those, especially since the...

LOOKING AT IT . I HAVE TO AGREE . i was wondering where the old sturdy big trainers of yesteryear went . and here it is . http://www.e-fliterc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFL2900

I think you've chosen wisely corsair man . A good trainer one never gets sick of .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM40t1KIGOo&feature=related well . i'm not being smart . but this is the reality of beginners flying . you need a plane that can cop a few stacks . because if you hav...

corsair_pilot Wrote: (18-03-2012, 06:14 PM) -- I was looking at a Cessna 182 that was bout $120. Internationally it was $99. Just been having issues finding good reviews on it. I'll go back around....

very interesting , i'm looking forward to the electrics involved in this one , and the pics . will it fit in your van ?

the quality looks brilliant !

loving this plane GAZZ , i hope i get to see this one . i might build one of these one day .