• If you are new to GiantScaleNews.com, please register, introduce yourself, and make yourself at home.

    We're 1st in Giant Scale RC because we've got the best membership on the internet! Take a look around and don't forget to register to get all of the benefits of GSN membership!

    Welcome!

Search results

  1. SnowDog

    Skywing 91" Edge 540 V2 Assembly Thread

    I haven't done a build thread in quite a while. This airframe is such a gem that I felt it was worth the time to do one now. So here goes, and thanks to @AKNick and @pawnshopmike for the encouragement.
  2. SnowDog

    Introducing the new Extreme Flight Family of Brands

    Chris Hinson of Extreme Flight RC, and Ben Fisher and Noll Smith of 3D Hobby Shop, have officially teamed up to form an RC company that spans not only giant scale 3D planes but also park flyers and detailed war birds! They have 14 new planes they will be debuting at Joe Nall this week...
  3. SnowDog

    Need LG for 89" Slick

    Guys I had a deadstick with my 89" Slick yesterday and managed to get it down safely except for busting the CF gear...I'm looking for another set of LG for this airframe...anyone have anything suitable sitting in their parts bin?
  4. SnowDog

    3DHS 84" Bigfoot --BUILD ONLY--

    Introduction Bigfoot is 3DHobbyShop's first high-performance high-wing aircraft. The amazing maneuvers performed by Alaskan and Canadian bush pilots, and the rugged, light, maneuverable aircraft they fly, are the inspiration for this amazing model aircraft. Bushplanes rely on light weight...
  5. SnowDog

    Hitec HS-7245MH Hi-Voltage "Hi-Torque" Metal Gear Digital Mini Servo [HRC37245S]

    Hitec HS-7245MH Hi-Voltage "Hi-Torque" Metal Gear Digital Mini Servo [HRC37245S] I'm trying to find a Savox equivalent to the above named Hitec servo, but I can't find a good match in the Savox lineup...am I missing something? (I like to comparison shop, but I'm having trouble finding another...
  6. SnowDog

    Hitec HS-1000SGT

    http://hitecrcd.com/products/servos/giant-servos/digital-giant-servos/hs-1000sgt/product Holy power batman! Rated for 11.1V or 14.8V!!! :veryshocked: The ultra heavy duty, giant scale HS-1000SGT delivers digital precision and high voltage punch to your most demanding projects. Designed with...
  7. SnowDog

    IMAC learning and support using flight videos

    Okay, so here's the idea...many of us have expressed a desire to learn the IMAC basic sequences and others. For many of us, competing in an actual IMAC competition is not available for many reasons: time, money, equipment, etc. But is that gonna stop us from learning? NO! Was it over when...
  8. SnowDog

    3DHS 84" Bigfoot Build Log

    Hey guys, I'm starting a build log for my Bigfoot. I'm going to follow the manual as closely as possible but I'm also going to highlight changes/updates based on this build and other builds that have already been completed. This plane will be getting an OS GT33 for power. So let's start...
  9. SnowDog

    Servo load and BEC

    I've got a system where I have 4 digital servos with the following specs: Brand/Model: Solar/D771 Speed @ 6.0v0.1Speed @ 7.4v0.08Torque (oz./in) Torque (oz./in) 6.0v 189.04 7.4v 214.06 I don't see any information on current draw and I have not hooked up an amp meter...
  10. SnowDog

    Align DS-610 vs. Align DS-615

    I've been looking at the following servos for my 71" Slick: Align DS-610 (@6v: 167 oz/in, 0.08sec) Align DS-615 (@6v: 188 oz/in, 0.07sec) Anyone have any feedback regarding these servos? The DS-615's can be found for around $50/ea., the DS-610's are around $65/ea. which seems strange to...
  11. SnowDog

    Discussion Servo Power Board

    I saw this servo power board from ServoCity mentioned: http://www.servocity.com/html/servo_power_boards.html so I took a look, but I'm having trouble figuring out how it works...it appears that the connections are staright-through connections, but that doesn't make sense. If all three leads...
  12. SnowDog

    MEDIA BLITZ! 3DHS Tennessee Fly-Low-In - August 15-18, 2013 Knoxville, TN

    The Knoxville FLI is officially in session! This is our MEDIA BLITZ thread. Check back here throughout the week and weekend for photographic and video updates! The main discussion thread is here: http://www.3drcforums.com/showthread.php?709-3DHS-Tennessee-Fly-Low-In-August-15-18-2013-Knoxville-TN
  13. SnowDog

    MEDIA BLITZ!! Mid-America Fly-Low-In, Cape Girardeau, MO

    Day 1 of the Mid-America FLI is finally here! The dawn brought clear skies, a slight breeze, and a great day for hucking! A handful of us arrived last night and camped at the field. This morning RobJ started us off with a flight on his 3DHS 104" Extra and PB is putting together one of his...
  14. SnowDog

    [SOLD] Selling NIB Mintor 33

    I'm selling my NIB Mintor 33 with ignition, muffler, and NG6 spark plug. Also included is the M33/M38 Prop Drill jig. I was going to buy a 30CC airframe for this engine, but I ended up getting a great deal on an 87" airframe with a DLE-55 instead. I'm selling this engine to help pay for the...
  15. SnowDog

    3DHS 71" Slick (gas) with OS GT33

    I'm (finally) assembling my 3DHS 71" Slick (gasser) with an OS GT33 and I figured I might as well do a build log on it. The guys on the 71" Slick discussion thread agreed with me, so here we go.
  16. SnowDog

    Savox SV1270

    Just heard about these; anyone have any more info/experience?: Here is some new happiness from Savox, been in the making for several years http://www.savoxusa.com/Savox_SV1270...avsv1270tg.htm Weight(g): 56 Speed(@6.0V sec/60): .14 Torque(@6.0V oz-in): 361.1 Speed(@7.4V sec/60): .11...
  17. SnowDog

    Hangar 9 Sukhoi Su-26mm SE

    Key Features Mike McConville design Spektrum's A6030 High Torque and A6000 Sport servos installed Hangar 9® Aluminum heavy-duty servo arms Hangar 9® Fuel Filler with overflow Heavy duty 20 AWG servo extensions installed Pilot figure and canopy already installed Fuel tank plumbed and installed...
  18. SnowDog

    91" Extra 300-EXP ARF

    Just got an email from EF saying the 91" Extra 300-EXP ARFis in stock! Thought I'd start a thread for it. Sure is a sharp looking airframe! Can't afford one right now, but it is a top contender for a spring purchase! Someone buy one and post some build and flight pictures...
  19. SnowDog

    Thanks to Tim at Quantum Hobby

    Just wanted to give a shout out to Tim at Quantum Hobby...he helped me with an order yesterday and he went out of his way to work with me and my credit card company who was having trouble authorizing my payment. I called the support phone number for QH and talked to Tim (I real live person on...
  20. SnowDog

    Programming and setup help for the Airtronics SD-10G radio

    Programming and setup help for the Airtronics SD-10G radio
Top