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Scale Non-Traditional Composite Materials and Techniques
Thought I'd start a thread for us all to discuss any non-traditional composite materials we've been working on. With the price of Kevlar and carbon fiber being as high as it is, I think experimenting with other materials to be a worthy pursuit. I've had a few miscalculations in my...- graduallycow
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- Forum: Giant / Scale Scratch and Kit Build Threads
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2015 "Cornhuckfest", by FBI
I've been eyeing this event for a while. Looks like a blast! In addition to my black and white Extra 330LX I've got a 40% Mooney M20K I scratch built with wood at my farm. The field looks really nice. Is it a farm? I saw some pictures with planes hoovering over water, is there always water...- graduallycow
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- Forum: Events, Contests, Swap Meets
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The I'm going out flying thread 2016
Just took so killer footage from my black and white Extra 330lx with my Gopro. I've found the video quality is really sensitive to mounting method and engine tuning. I've got a smoooth running DA 100l and a vibration isolating mount for the Gopro so the quality is really nice even with the...- graduallycow
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- Forum: Giant / Scale RC General Discussions
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Why do you use HV and / or why don't you?
I outfitted my entire 100cc black and white Extra 330lx with 9380 servos. They seem to center well and the gear train is holding up. I like Hitec lets you set the deadband, but these center so accurately I haven't changed it. I power my black and white Extra using a combination of battery...- graduallycow
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- Forum: Giant / Scale RC General Discussions