Sun, 5 September 2010 No, we're not talking about the "X" planes project that was started in the '40's. In this 84th installment of TheCrashCast, we have the honor of visiting with Mr. James Karpy of Millennium RC - makers of the SSX and MicroSSX series of planes! I also get to respond to a few letters I've received from around the world. Are you an avid RC enthusiast that is NOT in the United States? If so, please drop us an email and share how YOU enjoy this great sport in YOUR part of the world. LINKS: Wings Across America (Dorsal has the plane now) Urs' Coverage of the Horizon AirMeet 2010 (The Quique Interview is in English) AirMix Online Mag (You'll prolly need to use a translator like Babel) RCadvisor (email your questions to Carlos!) PhlatForum Contest (Hurry - it ends Sept 8th) WyoWindWorks (I'm diggin' on the Slope Monkey!)
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Sun, 29 August 2010 In this 83rd show, we do a little "call-back" to some older material that we have some updates for (otherwise, not a whole lot going on LOL). I was able to get my Millennium RC MicroSSX finished and maidened, so I do a quick review of my experience with this cool little (and I MEAN little) plane. LINKS: UFO's very informative Foam-Cutting Resource material Magazine with even MORE data (see page 103) HeadsUpHobby is open! Toxic Toast's e-QSC maiden flight
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Sun, 22 August 2010 In this 82nd installment we discuss an exciting new product from Horizon, a potential solution for people with module-based JR radios that want 2.4ghz without using the Spektrum module, a DIY project for people wanting use use a hot-wire system instead of an X-acto, and the RCadvisor explains Carlos' Power Rule! LINKS: UMX Beast (Vid 1, Vid 2, Vid 3) HeadsUpHobby (Coming August 27th!) WMParkflyers 42" Yak (Coming soon!)
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Sun, 15 August 2010 This week we talk about some cool things discovered on the interwebs (lost plans found, LED tutorials, CNC information, etc,), some letters I've received, and a great Old Timer design that I contributed to.
LINKS: The XB-70 Dorsal Received This Week Tweakie's VERY Informative Site Eric's SUPER Detailed LED Tutorials LED Calculator Dorsal Found Lanzo Bomber Thread (you'll need to be a member to see the pics) BluBaby Thread - (one of the BEST planes around!) Matt's Extra 300 in 90 Seconds What LDMFA Thinks Of Us RC Podcasters (Thanks, guys!) Good Info At Fangin
Is a PhlatPrinter CNC machine just a bit outside of your budget right now? Well, here are the links that I shared with Tim to inspire the build of a 'manual control' hot wire cutter ti make it easier to cut out those foamies: Large Dimension Hot Wire Foam Cutter LOTS Of Great Foam Cutting Info Here! Oh, and if you should happen to find one of these on the shelf at your local Hobby Lobby, you might snag one up as it appears that they have been discontinued!
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Sun, 8 August 2010 Just like clock-work, we're back with an 80th installment this week, but alas, it's just been so stinkin' hot that we just don't have a lot of RC talk this week. If you know us, though, you'll know that both Dorsal and I are really into CNC machines to support our respective RC 'habits'. I spent some significant time in the workshop on a mission to discover more about these great machines and how they operate. Tune in as we explain the "Right-Hand Rule", as well as how I suggest that the PhlatScript might be improved for use with the upcoming PhlatPrinter MK3 machine and other such Overhead-Gantry systems. We also have some other stuff, including a visit from the RCadvisor and also some great pictures of a listener's completed e-QSC! Have you completed your e-QSC from this summer's Scratch-build Club? If so, get your pics to me by August 15th so that you can be eligible to win a free power system!! LINKS: Dorsal's Observa-Shop - As Planned and Current Progress Sneak-peek of the WMParkflyers McFoamie!
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Sun, 1 August 2010 We're back this week for our 79th show, and this time we've got a guest in the workshop - Mr. Greg Markley from WMParkFlyers. During our visit with Greg, we get a little insight as to how he's creating and painting the kits he sells, as well as some new kits that will be coming soon to his site. LINKS: Hinterland Model Flying Club Site (Thanks, Tony!)
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Sun, 25 July 2010 Lots of fun stuff in this 78th installment! Dorsal won a Millennium RC Micro SSX from RCRN, I've got a mess of Mercury Adhesives to try out, and the PhlatBoyZ are GIVING away a PhlatPrinter MK3 kit! Also, I talk at length (don't I always? LOL) about some options for club Pylon Racing, including the Slipso 400 that I am currently building. On another note, if you are building your e-QSC from our Scratch-building Club, be sure you send me pics of your finished plane by August 15th so we can enter you in to our little giveaway of the motor and esc combo! LINKS: RCRN - Great online radio 24/7 and live "AirShow" on Tuesday nights!
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Sun, 18 July 2010 This week we get to catch up with the PhlatBoyZ, Mark and Trish Carew, to learn of the progress on the latest PhlatPrinter design, the MK3. This new machine is getting very close in transition from prototype to final product, and the list of features is mind-boggling! Just when you think that the PhlatBoyZ concept of "Quality CNC for the average Joe" can't get any better, IT DOES! LINKS: Comments[1] |
Sun, 11 July 2010 A few things contributed to the name of this 76th show, but you'll have to give it a listen to understand the primary reason... The e-QSC project finally comes to a close this week with a total of thirteen videos shot and uploaded to YouTube, including the maiden flight of the low-winged 'sport' version. Have you been building along with me? If so, submit photos of your finished project to me (via email) by no later than August 15th, 2010. I'll post all photos received to AllThingsCrash so that our listeners can view them and vote for their favorite. If your plane is chosen as "Listener's Choice", I'll send you a motor and ESC (the ones I specified for use on this plane) for your next project! Remember, if you should have a question that's not adequately answered on the PDFS or in the videos, don't hesitate to email me. LINKS: Warbirds Over Atlanta 2010 Video Georgia Model Aviators Website The place to GET Mercury Adhesives (and a lot of other great stuff) And finally, a link not discussed on this show, but promised in the last of the e-QSC Build Videos - the greatest Covering Tutorial I've seen to date!
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Sun, 4 July 2010 Due to plans with family and friends this weekend, I've decided to cancel this week's show. No worries, though - we'll be back next week with our normal RC chatter.
ALL countries have a "Fourth of July". I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Independence Day!
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