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  1. Bartman

    Best Blades?

    I'll betcha a few swipes on a stone can be done faster than changing out the blade once i get the hang of it
  2. Bartman

    Best Blades?

    I couldn't wait! :) Bought these #11 blades https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CR7QBRB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and these single edge blades https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073N7X6GJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The scalpel blades seem...
  3. Bartman

    Best Blades?

    https://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-167110-1001-Heavy-Craft-Knife/dp/B001A42CTW/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp?keywords=%2311+xacto&pd_rd_i=B001A42CTW&pd_rd_r=58b696e0-9b85-45f9-bbab-c3a90633abed&pd_rd_w=sEBHY&pd_rd_wg=GUes8&pf_rd_p=a6d018ad-f20b-46c9-8920-433972c7d9b7&pf_rd_r=TF212K4R8BZTSFMWE3WN&qid=1575491243
  4. Bartman

    Best Blades?

    and while we're talking x-acto blades, the original aluminum handles never seem to stay tight. suggestions? what's a better handle? thanks!
  5. Bartman

    Best Blades?

    is anyone using this type of knife instead of an x-acto style knife for cutting balsa and monokote type coverings? https://www.amazon.com/YS-Industries-Retractable-Utility-Cutter/dp/B07WWJDFTS/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=%2311+blade&qid=1575480177&refinements=p_72%3A1248909011&rnid=468240&s=hi&sr=1-9
  6. Bartman

    Best Blades?

    Hi All, Some of you have professional experience in paint shops and I know that dull blades won't cut it :laughing: in a pro shop! What brand of single edge razor blades would be considered pro quality? What about replacement x-acto #11 blades? The ones that Lowe's sells are garbage, by the...
  7. Bartman

    Happy Thanksgiving Everybody :)

    Hope everyone's having a great day today. Be safe if you're traveling! Here's to the first family of Giant Scale RC! :yesss:
  8. Bartman

    Top Flite RTC Giant Scale P40/Roto 85 FSI

    I think RTC would be more popular if there were more airframes available. covering is so much more doable than building for a lot of people. that fillet for the wing/fuselage joint is impressive!
  9. Bartman

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Saw this and thought of you Roger. Was at Sussex County Airport in NJ this morning, Sussex was the home airport of Leo Loudenslager. I haven't been here in a number of years and saw that they installed a memorial to Leo. Photos below;
  10. Bartman

    Discussion Taranis Discussion Thread

    calculus!?!?! you had to ruin a perfectly good conversation by using the c word? had 5 semesters in college, can't even help my daughter do her calc homework! i looked into it, it's for the timer trigger for some reason. the low end trim box is an issue, been reading into it to see how to make...
  11. Bartman

    Discussion Taranis Discussion Thread

    @BalsaDust In the OpenTX firmware, what is the correct entry for the Throttle Source on the Model Setup page? Is it the throttle stick or the throttle channel or something else? I've got "Trim Idle Only" selected but I'm not getting any trim response on the low end. Thanks! Bart
  12. Bartman

    Troubleshooting Rotary Valves

    Woo hoo! Problem solved! I admit it, I can be a dingbat. The engine was running great wide open but wouldn't idle and wouldn't recover once it started to die. I was about to start looking for another engine but thought to reach out to ZDZ USA first and they offered one last tip that fixed...
  13. Bartman

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Nice flying Nick! Just curious, what's your limit as far as low temps and flying RC go? How cold is too cold in Alaska?
  14. Bartman

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Nice flying Nick! Just curious, what's your limit as far as low temps and flying RC go? How cold is too cold in Alaska?
  15. Bartman

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Awesome work on the old Futaba FG Tony! Glad to see you guys keeping the lights on here! Last you heard I was trying to get a ZDZ80 running, it's still dead but maybe tomorrow my luck will finally change. Have barely flown RC this year, going to try to get some time in at the field before the...
  16. Bartman

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    There'll be more! Hope you get better soon, we'll look forward to your return sir! Cheeseburgers with extra bacon, standing by.
  17. Bartman

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    that's amazing!
  18. Bartman

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    :too-cool: hope all y'all are doing well!
  19. Bartman

    THE EXTRA NG — THE NEXT GENERATION OF AEROBATIC AIRCRAFT

    I am so jealous Wade!!! Next year I'm there, that's it! No compromises anymore. :(
  20. Bartman

    THE EXTRA NG — THE NEXT GENERATION OF AEROBATIC AIRCRAFT

    is the full scale acro world done with the blunt leading edges? or is that new plane supposed to be dual purpose acro and cross-country??
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