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| Author: | Zardoz [ Sat Jun 27, 2015 17:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
Don't leave it till tomorrow mate. Take the battery out and rinse as much of the car (avoiding elective etc) with shower/tap water and let it dry in the bath. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Sat Jun 27, 2015 18:07 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
Mrs JC will kill me if I get sand in the bath dude. We get it in the summer, it's a real sod.If I let it dry it'll come of much easier. I gave the car a good shake off before I left  Ed. We've got no garden or outside area dude. That's the price of a seaside flat unfortunately. I've got a big paint brush, I'll let it dry then just brush it all off. |
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| Author: | MrChris [ Sat Jun 27, 2015 20:29 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
Seriously JC, don't wait. Rinse it under a tap in the sink and leave it on a towel to dry out. The salt will very quickly start to fuck it up otherwise. And that's a nice buggy ☺ |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Sat Jun 27, 2015 20:34 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
I'll see what I can do later. It's oppressively hot here atm I can't even think... Maybe the kitchen sink... |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Sat Jun 27, 2015 20:54 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
When I've ran mine on the beach I always use an old paintbrush and get as much off as I can before I bring it home and rinse it off. It shouldn't make too much mess in your bath sink. If it's caked in sand you're effectively keeping the salt against everything so make your excuses to the Mrs and get busy JC. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Sat Jun 27, 2015 21:04 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
To be fair the car is like 99.9% plastic. I rinsed off the wheels under the tap and the sides of the body. Then I found a old dish brush that we never use so I gave it a good brushing I think I got some water in the motor, but that's cool I will leave it for a few days to dry properly and thoroughly. I have a new motor coming any way..I must say I was a little underwhelmed with the performance of the car. No bones about it, compared to the Cougar it's balls slow. Once I get the 15 turn motor in though that should pep it up. I will say though, the battery lasted for ages. I wouldn't have minded half that time to be fair. I really need to study the tide times. I was sure I had it right, turns out I got there right as it was coming in ffs. The suspension is also pretty pony. I might take it off and oil fill it. The book doesn't tell you to until the last page ffs. Tomorrow I will give it a right good seeing to with a paint brush Was fun smashing sand castles into ramps and then jumping them lol 
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Sat Jun 27, 2015 21:45 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
Just needs brushless motor combo and LiPo batteries. Completely new ball game. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Sat Jun 27, 2015 22:21 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
Zardoz wrote: Just needs brushless motor combo and LiPo batteries. Completely new ball game. In the Kyosho? Just needs a decent motor tbh dude, doesn't need to be Lipo. The one they give you with it is truly awful. Mind you, it ain't exactly a Cougar is it It was fun though. Not sure I will even be able to keep it in a straight line on the sand with a fast motor in, but it'll be fun trying
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Sat Jun 27, 2015 22:23 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
Once you've tasted LiPo / Brushless there is no other way. 
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Sat Jun 27, 2015 22:27 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
That Kyosho is basically the same as my Tamiya DT-02 so a nice 12t brushless combo with 3s LiPo would be nice and fast with great run time. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Sun Jun 28, 2015 10:50 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
If I go Lipo I won't be doing it with either of the cars I have now. I would really like a Cat, so the chances are I will just do that. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Sun Jun 28, 2015 13:27 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
*phones RSPCA* |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Sun Jun 28, 2015 16:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
Leave my pussy alone you nasty man.... |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Sun Jun 28, 2015 21:46 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
Hope my three planes turn up tomorrow.
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Sun Jun 28, 2015 22:12 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
Haha because one is never enough! |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Sun Jun 28, 2015 23:00 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
Not the way I fly them
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Sun Jun 28, 2015 23:13 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
Zardoz wrote: Not the way I fly them haha or rather don't
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Tue Jun 30, 2015 19:46 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
All planes here safely now. Time for some building and hopefully I'll be well enough to take them out soon. |
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| Author: | MrChris [ Tue Jun 30, 2015 21:05 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
That Vampire is properly tempting ... |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Wed Jul 01, 2015 9:47 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
Pics or it didn't happen mofo!!! I'm desperately trying to save money to put toward a schuey Cat. It's gonna be hard with this balmy weather though. I really don't want to cook right now. Can't cook, won't cook (don't fucking cook then) - Lee Evans.. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Wed Jul 01, 2015 9:50 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
All in their boxes at the moment, I'll take some pics as they get put together. |
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| Author: | MrChris [ Wed Jul 01, 2015 21:03 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
What would be a decent cheap 6 channel tx\rx combo on hobbyking, zarzie? Seriously considering that vampire... |
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| Author: | markg [ Fri Jul 03, 2015 13:53 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
Horrifying incident with the little wing Zardoz got me just now. Took it up for its maiden flight and I think the controls locked out because it jut nose dived in full pelt. A bit of super glue and some tape and it's pretty much as good as new, though! |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Fri Jul 03, 2015 15:42 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
Mr Kissyfur wrote: What would be a decent cheap 6 channel tx\rx combo on hobbyking, zarzie? Seriously considering that vampire... I got a 2nd hand DX6i that Mark spotted for me, then I just get the Orange RXs from Hobbyking. The Orange TXs they have are supposed to be good though, Kissy. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Fri Jul 03, 2015 15:43 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
markg wrote: Horrifying incident with the little wing Zardoz got me just now. Took it up for its maiden flight and I think the controls locked out because it jut nose dived in full pelt. A bit of super glue and some tape and it's pretty much as good as new, though! Shame it came down so hard, looked promising as it took off. Hope it's fixable. |
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| Author: | markg [ Fri Jul 03, 2015 15:55 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
It's fixed pretty much. Just need to program it on the other transmitter. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Sat Jul 04, 2015 10:52 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
Wife and kids are out and my house now looks like an aircraft graveyard! Old Bixler being fixed at the dining table and Vampire being built in the lounge.
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| Author: | MrChris [ Sat Jul 04, 2015 18:39 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
Cheers chap. Post pics of the Vampire when it's done! |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Sat Jul 04, 2015 19:04 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
No problem, started building it today actually. Fairly straightforward as the servos, esc and fan are already in. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Sun Jul 05, 2015 14:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
Sorry I've not been posting much guys. Got a bit side tracked with PC problems ! I won't be buying any cars for a bit now. I'm going to get mine out more though ! I will be racing them both on Weds, will try and get a video this time Also I have a Q... My ESC says (on the Cougar) that the max turn motor you can use is 10. Would I burn it out using a 9? |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Sun Jul 05, 2015 17:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
Yeah, don't think it's a good idea to try that, JC. I know I wouldn't risk it anyway. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Sun Jul 05, 2015 19:25 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
Yeah good call. I will treat myself to the ESC in a few weeks time.
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Sun Jul 05, 2015 20:20 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
You deserve it. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Mon Jul 06, 2015 20:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
Very nearly finished the Raven flying wing, just need to stick on the wing tips and motor mount. Should be ready to maiden by the time you're back from the Lakes, Mark.
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| Author: | markg [ Tue Jul 07, 2015 21:03 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
Good work, weather is set fair for Thursday. Finish the vampire and we can smash that up too. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Tue Jul 07, 2015 21:24 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
Stuck the arms on the bottom of the 250 quad frame too. Need some help with this now, can't get my head around what to do with the electrics. Plenty of guides online but non that include the distribution board. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Fri Jul 10, 2015 13:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
Well, those Flying Wings are fucking brilliant. 2nd day out with them, 16 batteries through them... and still intact! If you painted one black, JC, it would look a bit like a stealth fighter
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Fri Jul 10, 2015 13:33 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
Not ran my cars this week as planned. We ended up having to come back early. It'll be the week after next now. Not too much of a problem because I'm still sorting out my new PC but yeah, bit bummed. Still, I got to see my uncle and he's doing well after his cancer op I'm also skint and on the cadge... Does any one have any motor power wire? with some bullet connectors on? I want to prep my car for the 9 turn motor but don't have any wires.. I'll see what I can find on Ebay. |
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| Author: | markg [ Fri Jul 10, 2015 15:08 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
Zardoz wrote: Well, those Flying Wings are fucking brilliant. 2nd day out with them, 16 batteries through them... and still intact! If you painted one black, JC, it would look a bit like a stealth fighter They really are good, just about the simplest plane you could make but the amongst the best fun. Tomorrow's not looking too bad either now. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Fri Jul 10, 2015 16:43 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
What camera should I be looking for for my quad, Mark? One of those Sony CCD ones? |
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| Author: | markg [ Fri Jul 10, 2015 17:21 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
I'll send you a link, bit of a minefield. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Fri Jul 10, 2015 17:22 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
2nd cheapest. |
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| Author: | markg [ Fri Jul 10, 2015 17:48 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
This is the one you want: http://www.securitycamera2000.com/produ ... u-DNR.html Make sure you select the 2.8mm lens. If you get one sent from China via that site I've got another you can borrow in the meantime. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Fri Jul 10, 2015 18:22 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
Nice one, I'll order one soon. Still plenty to build yet so probably won't need to borrow yours. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Sat Jul 11, 2015 15:51 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
Took the Kyosho out on the sand again. New motor in, 15 turn IIRC. Much fun ! this time I really made tracks haha. Just cleaned it all off, got it out on the window ledge drying. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Sat Jul 11, 2015 15:55 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
Vampire is built and ready to maiden. Went together really nicely, only had to whittle out the holes a bit more on the control horns. Steerable nose wheel! |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Mon Jul 13, 2015 12:35 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
Question guys. Can I use a regular trans/rec with a brushless system? or would I need new controls too? |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Mon Jul 13, 2015 13:51 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
Yep. Just need the right ESC with the motor, brushed or brushless. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Mon Jul 13, 2015 13:52 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
oo nice. If things go well I could be ordering my cat next week then ! |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Wed Jul 15, 2015 13:05 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radio controlled aeroplanes, and that... and now cars! |
OK guys. I've now specced up my Cat and should be ordering it next week. If you go to Modelsport (http://www.modelsport.co.uk) and run the part numbers you can check them for me. Battery - £27.99 CR171 Or £34.99 CR295 Charger - 4000001 - £20.85 Motor and ESC - ET0421 - £75.99 Pinion - RW4800-26 £3.65 Tyres front - CR146 £7.99 Tyres rear - PL8228-99 £6.89 Low profile servo for steering - AAS645LMG £20.89 And tell me if I could do any better on things like the ESC and motor etc. |
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