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system: You are Barry Burke, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jack Bestro about "shockty".

They wrote:
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JB> Well, any electrical engineer designing this type of speed knows
JB> better than to exclude this diode.  Any speed control by the major
JB> manufacturers alre ady has this diode in the circuit..

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assistant: Except Novak.  They get very upset if they find, during a warranty
        claim, that you did NOT use an external diode.
... "What?!? This isn't the Files section?!?"
system: You are Andy Heckel, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "RC10T for sale....".

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assistant: RC10T sport model
comes with Futaba Magnum Sport w/external 12 volt power pack and charger
Novak Duster ESC
Midnight stock motor
Protech 706 Digital Peak charger
3 battery packs
raced once
Not enough time to play......
$200.00
Andy
(916)334-5007 after 5pm PST
(916)443-0333 (Work)
system: You are Michael Khanolkar, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Barry Burke about "Re: rc10gt".

They wrote:
BB>     I even BEAT that T2 once. <G>
BB>
BB>     The guys from RCCA race with us all the time.  Frank Masi brings all
BB>     kinds of stuff up there to test.
BB>
BB>     I race at JP's in Seymour on occasion too.  That's where they tested
BB>     Kyosho 1/8 gas car in the current issue.

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yeah, i wish i could race at a track@  i miss them so much!  what are you
racing?
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system: You are Steve Maines, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ken Ellison about "R/C AIRPLANE PROPS".

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assistant: Ken,
  You should visit your local hobby shop and have a look at their SIG
catalogue. Among all the wonderful items they carry, they have included
several info sheets that provide just the info you need. They also include
the prop shaft size along with the thread info. Super information to keep
handy.
  I have used a 7x4 on my OS .10 FSR, a 9x4 on my OS SF25, an 11x6 on my
Webra Silverline .61
  Hope this helps a little,
Steve
system: You are Floyd Reiske, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jason Lumpkin about "Re: SHOCKTY".

They wrote:
JL> ***Jack Bestro was talking to All about SHOCKTY***
JB> breakdown.  This happens under braking, as well as
JB> under throttle......
JB> manufacturers already has this diode in the circuit..
JL> So you're saying that it is only necessary to include a diode on a motor
JL> that has an ESC because that is what is causing the spikes?  What about
JL> motors using mechanical speed controls?

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assistant: well if I may throw my hat in the ring on this as well,My main reason of
running diodes on my motors (I ran 3) was to elimenate radio glitching.
I soldered the smaller type from each leg on the endbell then to the can, the
larger type accross the legs where my wires were soldered on. I had very good
results with this setup.
system: You are Dick Wilson, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "RC\UC Models,Engines,MORE".

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assistant: I have the following U-Control & Radio Control airplanes &
equipment for sale.  NO seperation - bulk sale ONLY!
                           MODELS
Manufacturer  Model             Type  Size  Description
system: You are Eric Nghiem, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Mike Eggett about "Re: Kyosho Optima Mid 4WD 4 Sale".

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assistant: On 12-06-95 (22:31) you (Mike Eggett) wrote
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I'm not sure.  I'm new to RC and would like a good priced, and durable
car to run.
system: You are Ken Ellison, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Roger Marshall about "Re: BBS - RC AIRPLANES ??".

They wrote:
RM> Hello, Ken...
RM> KE> Is there any BBS's in the U.S. that offers information, files, etc.
RM> KE> about RC Airplanes?  I use to connect to AERODATA BBS until he
RM> The Southeast hub for RC_Net is The Camden Forum in Camden, SC.  The
RM> number is 803-432-0641.  You'll find a lot of both information and files,
RM> including graphics, on this board.  You will also find many echos, this
RM> one included, about all aspects of R/C modeling.  Try it.  TTYL - Roger

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assistant: Thanks for the information Roger, I will call it this weekend and check
it out.
  Ken >
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system: You are Ken Ellison, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Roger Marshall about "Re: R/C AIRPLANE PROPS".

They wrote:
RM> Hello, Ken...
RM> KE> I have a question that I have asked so many and everyone at the
RM> KE> local flying field here has a different answer.  First, my question,
RM> KE> is there guide lines that a person could go by when trying to decide
RM> KE> what propeller to use with a particular size engine???  I have bought
RM> There are good guidelines for choosing the proper propeller for an
RM> I'm surprised that you found so many different answers.  These guides can

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assistant: ngine,
  I have a copy of the current Tower Hobbies catalog and the guidelines
  as specified in there was what I was using.  The problem was in
  particular on my PT-40.  I have a GS-40 on it and was running a 10 X 6
  on it.  After a few flights I had some pilots ask what size prop I was
  using and they said I should use a 10 X 8.  I tried it and did not
  really notice much of a difference.  I noticed even in the Tower
  Hobbies catalog it gives two or three different sizes for each size
  motor.  Maybe this is a topic that can't never really be answered.
  Maybe if I can get a better price for a 10 X 6 I should use that or if
  they are having a sale on a 10 X 8 I should use that size.  Thanks for
  your reply though.
 Ken >
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system: You are Ken Ellison, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Donald Blewett about "R/C Airplane Props".

They wrote:
DB>Ken,
DB>KE>  I have a question that I have asked so many and everyone at the local
DB>KE>flying field here has a different answer.  First, my question, is
DB>KE>there guide lines that a person could go by when trying to decide what
DB>KE>propeller to use with a particular size engine???  I have bought
DB>    I'll try and help you out a little here.  The prop size varies greatly
DB>the type of aircraft you have the engine mounted on, the type of fuel
DB> You will have to experiment a little to find just the right size

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assistant: w
  I have the Tower Hobbies catalog.  The confusing part I guess is that
  even the catalog gives three different size props for each engine.
for you DB>particular engine/airplane combination.  If you tune the
engine on the groun DB>for peak RPM and then richen it a few clicks, it
should hold this setting DB>pretty well throughout the flight.  A motor
  I like your suggestion here about the RPM and then richen it a few
  clicks.  The next nice day (if there are any left this year) I will
  try your recommendations here and see how it goes.  I guess I am
  trying to "read" into this subject too much.  I have received a lot of
  great replies in this conference and really appreciate them all.
  Happy flying till we chat again...
  Ken >
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system: You are Ken Ellison, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Steve Maines about "R/C AIRPLANE PROPS".

They wrote:
SM>Ken,
SM>  You should visit your local hobby shop and have a look at their SIG
SM>catalogue. Among all the wonderful items they carry, they have included
SM>info sheets that provide just the info you need. They also include the
SM>shaft size along with the thread info. Super information to keep handy.
SM>  I have used a 7x4 on my OS .10 FSR, a 9x4 on my OS SF25, an 11x6 on my
SM>Silverline .61

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assistant: seve
rop
Web
  Really appreciate your reply.  Here is what I am currently using.  A 7
  X 6 on my OS .10,  a 9 X 6 on my .25 and a 11 X 8 on my .61 .....They
  all seem to do ok, was just wondering if they are giving me top
  performance.
  Ken >
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system: You are Ken Ellison, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "RC MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS".

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assistant: I just received my January 1996 issue of the Model Airplane News.
  Some good articles in there.  Anyhow, I have been interested in
  building an older RC Airplane and noticed the section in there where
  you can buy plans and it showed a plane in there called: FSP04812,
  Old-Timer Satyr.  It is a 1943 design and I was wondering if anybody
  has ever built one or flown one.  OR, if anyone has any older model
  plans they would like to sell or get rid of.....
  Ken >
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system: You are Ken Ellison, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "FLIGHT SIMULATOR".

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assistant: Has anybody ever tried the Dave Brown Flight Simulator program?  I was
  looking at maybe buying one for myself for Christmas and was not sure
  really how good it is...
  Ken >
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system: You are Barry Burke, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Michael Khanolkar about "airbrush hint".

They wrote:
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MK> when you are airbrushing a body, and you need to mask off something,
MK> don't use masking tape.  Go to and art supply store and ask for paper
MK> tape.  the paint  wqill not bleed through the ends of teh tape liek it
MK> does thorugh masking  tape.

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assistant: Mike, Here's two more hints for ya'.
        If you HAVE to use tape, cut the edge with a steel ruler first.  The
        factory edge on masking tape stimks.
        Better yet, use a product called "Bob Dively's Liquid Mask."    Paint
        it on, let it dry overnight, cut out your design, and peel away the
        mask where you wish to paint.  Put it on THICK, with runs and all,
        it's much easier to cut and peel if you do.
... The OFFICIAL tagline of the 1996 Olympics!
system: You are Barry Burke, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Michael Khanolkar about "monte carlo wetrn auto".

They wrote:
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MK> i am gonna paint a Monte Carlo body to match the Westrn Auto car, can
MK> someone  tell me the trim on the bottom of the car is that red or
MK> orange? corrupt

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assistant: I've seen the car a few times in person, and it looks red with a
        little day-glo orange mixed in.
... "Scotty, beam me up another Blue Wave message."
system: You are Saso Babic, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ken Ellison about "R/C AIRPLANE PROPS".

They wrote:
KE>   If someone could tell me what the proper props are to use (and what
KE>   makes one different from another) I would greatly apprecaite it....

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assistant: Hello Ken ...
What akes one different from another? Size, I guess ... :-)) Here are your
props sizes...
        engine size                prop size
         .12                        6x4 - 7x4
         .25                        9x4 - 10x5
         .32                        9x6 - 9x7
         .40                        9x8 - 10x6
         .46                        10x7 - 11x6
         .61                        11x7 - 12x6
         .75                        12x7 - 13x6
         .91                        13x8 - 14x6
        1.08                        14x8 - 15x6
This should do the trick...
                              --== Bye, bye... ==--
                                                    Sa$o
system: You are Neil Scavelli, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Steve Maines about "R/C AIRPLANE PROPS".

They wrote:
>   I have used a 7x4 on my OS .10 FSR, a 9x4 on my OS SF25, an 11x6 on my

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assistant: RE: R/C AIRPLANE PROPS
BY: Steve Maines to Ken Ellison on Thu Dec 07 1995 03:02 pm
Web
Put an 8x6 on that OS 25 for optimum performance.. it should turn it
somewhere
around 16,000
Neil S.
system: You are Rich Lockyer, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Floyd Reiske about "SHOCKTY".

They wrote:
JL>> So you're saying that it is only necessary to include a diode on a
JL>> motor that has an ESC because that is what is causing the spikes?
JL>> What about motors using mechanical speed controls?
FR> well if I may throw my hat in the ring on this as well,My main reason of
FR> running diodes on my motors (I ran 3) was to elimenate radio glitching.
FR> soldered the smaller type from each leg on the endbell then to the can,
FR> the larger type accross the legs where my wires were soldered on. I had
FR> very good results with this setup.

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assistant: Hello Floyd!
On 07 Dec 95, Floyd Reiske wrote to Jason Lumpkin:
Diodes or capacitors?  The only place a diode is needed (if at all) is
reverse-biased across the leads.  Generally, all you want is three
capacitors.  One across the leads and one connected from each lead to
the can.   I've seen diodes connected across relays and motors in
other applications, but never RC cars.
C-ya! Rich
system: You are Rich Lockyer, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ken Ellison about "R/C Airplane Props".

They wrote:
KE>   I have the Tower Hobbies catalog.  The confusing part I guess is
KE> that even the catalog gives three different size props for each
KE> engine.
DB>> You will have to experiment a little to find just the right size

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assistant: Hello Ken!
On 09 Dec 95, Ken Ellison wrote to Donald Blewett:
Look at the pitch like gears on a car.  Lower pitch doesn't 'screw'
it's way through the air as much with each revolution, so it doesn't
load the engine as much.  Like low gear in a car, acceleration is
better, but speed tops out rapidly as the engine reaches and holds
it's peak RPM.
A higher pitch is like a higher gear.  Engine loading at low speeds
is greater, but since it takes a bigger 'bite' of the air, high
speed is enhanced.
C-ya! Rich
system: You are Neil Scavelli, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Mark Corona about "R/C AIRPLANE PROPS".

They wrote:
> In a message of 09 Dec 95  12:36:12, Neil Scavelli wrote:
>
> NS> Put an 8x6 on that OS 25 for optimum performance.. it should turn it
> NS> somewhere
> NS> around 16,000
>
>     No.  Too fast.  If you turn 16,000 on the ground you will overspeed
> engine in the air.
>
>     Unless it is a ducted fan engine it shouldn't turn over 13,000 on the
> ground.  Even 13,000 is pushing it some.

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assistant: RE: R/C AIRPLANE PROPS
BY: Mark Corona to Neil Scavelli on Sun Dec 10 1995 08:26 pm
he
I'm totally disagree with that.. if you have a .25 size engine and you Prop
t
right it will run about 16.5 then you take off 500 by richening it. when it
s
in the air its probably turning somewhere around 17+ Now this is for Racing
Pylone Quicky 500..  if you put too big of a prop on a motor and to get a .25
to not go over 13k your looking at a 9x5,9x6 in which case your not moving
enough air over the motor for that load and running it way to hot..
When running a Q500 racer your not making death dive runs on the motor.. it's
pulling the plane at a constant rate and hard in the turns.. so there is
ever
a point where you will overspeed the motor... I am talking about a motor that
is rated by the manufacturer "practical RPM Range" 2,500 - 19,000
If it's has ball Bearings and it's ABC or AAC it's going to run to its
Optimum.
at that RPM rate with no problems.
if you run bushing engines that's another story.
Neil S.
system: You are Mark Corona, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Neil Scavelli about "R/C AIRPLANE PROPS".

They wrote:
NS> Put an 8x6 on that OS 25 for optimum performance.. it should turn it
NS> somewhere
NS> around 16,000

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assistant: In a message of 09 Dec 95  12:36:12, Neil Scavelli wrote:
    No.  Too fast.  If you turn 16,000 on the ground you will overspeed the
engine in the air.
    Unless it is a ducted fan engine it shouldn't turn over 13,000 on the
ground.  Even 13,000 is pushing it some.
          MC
system: You are Neil Scavelli, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ken Ellison about "R/C AIRPLANE PROPS".

They wrote:
>   X 6 on my OS .10,  a 9 X 6 on my .25 and a 11 X 8 on my .61 .....They

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assistant: RE: R/C AIRPLANE PROPS
BY: Ken Ellison to Steve Maines on Sat Dec 09 1995 12:43 am
try an 8x6 on that .25 you should be able to get about 16,500 on the ground
and have plenty of pull in the turns
Neil S.
system: You are Kevin Kline, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Michael Khanolkar about "airbrush hint".

They wrote:
> when you are airbrushing a body, and you need to mask off something, don'
> use
> masking tape.  Go to and art supply store and ask for paper tape.  the pa
> wqill not bleed through the ends of teh tape liek it does thorugh masking
> tape.
> mike
>

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assistant: I suspect that if your paint is bleeding through the edges of the tape then,
either your tape has not been properly placed down or, your paint is too
thin or, you have sprayed on too much paint at one time.  I have never had
paint bleed through the edges of masking tape without one of these three
conditions beng present.
system: You are Kevin Kline, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ken Ellison about "R/C AIRPLANE PROPS".

They wrote:
> I have a question that I have asked so many and everyone at the local
>   flying field here has a different answer.  First, my question, is
>   there guide lines that a person could go by when trying to decide what
>   propeller to use with a particular size engine???  I have bought
>   several used engines and I cannot figure out what is the right prop to
>   use and which is wrong.  I have the following types:  OS .10, TIGER
>   .40, K & B .61, and a .25 .......    If someone could tell me what the
>   proper props are to use (and what makes one different from another) I
>   would greatly apprecaite it....
>
>   Thanks   Ken >
>

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assistant: Ken,
Roger Marshall gave you some good advice on props.  But, I would like to add
a bit.  Keep in mind that not all props are the same.  That is, with all the
different manufacturers out there a given engine might run as well with a
10-6 from one manufacturer as it does on an 11-5 from another.  When
experimenting with props it is a good idea to stick with one manufacturer to
start with.  Also, very important, make sure your props are balanced.  On a
given engine the wrong prop, balanced, can actually out perform the correct
prop if it is not balanced.
I for one prefer wood props, mainly Top Flight.  I find them easier to
balance and when they hit something soft, like fingers, they tend to break
rather than chew.  Even a wood prop can do serious damage but from what I've
seen, the "plastic" ones do even more.  And don't let the little engines
fool you.  They're just as hungry as the big ones.
When experimenting with different props the rule of thumb is when you
increase one number you decrease the other by the same amount.  This isn't
exact but, it is a good starting point.  Also, if you're going to start
experimenting with different props, get a tach.  Good ones are not that
expensive and they can save an engine.
system: You are Mark Corona, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Kevin Kline about "R/C AIRPLANE PROPS".

They wrote:
KK> I for one prefer wood props, mainly Top Flight.  I find them easier to
KK> balance and when they hit something soft, like fingers, they tend to

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assistant: In a message of 09 Dec 95  11:00:00, Kevin Kline wrote:
eak
   IMO, APC props are the best.  They are quieter and more efficient.
   Master Airscrews are crap.
          MC