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by Marauderer
Mon Nov 25, 2013 1:33 pm
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
Topic: Invictus EF-1 ARF from Hobby King
Replies: 13
Views: 6241

Re: Invictus EF-1 ARF from Hobby King

$62. :o Wow that is not competitive. It really looks good but, I am glad i went with the WM "Outrageous".
by Marauderer
Tue Nov 05, 2013 1:25 pm
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
Topic: World Models EF1
Replies: 3
Views: 2307

Re: World Models EF1

They are available from Airborne-Models http://www.airborne-models.com/html/pro ... ductID=163 here in the states.
by Marauderer
Wed Oct 30, 2013 9:50 am
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
Topic: Rules change
Replies: 3
Views: 1588

Re: Rules change

Eric, go to this link http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthre ... st26464698 and go to pg 39/ the last page and you will get answers.
by Marauderer
Wed Oct 30, 2013 9:40 am
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
Topic: Rules change
Replies: 3
Views: 1588

Re: Rules change

Hi Eric, I understand minimum battery weight will be increased to 335g and that overall weight weight will be increased from 3.25 lb to 3.5 lbs. If I don't have the correct numbers I hope someone comes along and corrects me. The official rule changes will take effect Jan 1, 2014. But, like the Julia...
by Marauderer
Sun Oct 27, 2013 11:25 am
Forum: Building Tips
Topic: Building Traveling Storage in your Vehicle
Replies: 5
Views: 4088

Re: Building Traveling Storage in your Vehicle

This was the truck loaded for Mulberry and I had room left over. :D I was very lucky with this project as it came out better than I expected.
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by Marauderer
Mon Oct 21, 2013 8:03 am
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
Topic: World Models EF1
Replies: 3
Views: 2307

World Models EF1

I understand that WM is bringing out two EF1's based on Dan Kanes's designs. Does anyone have any info on release dates to be available?
by Marauderer
Mon Oct 21, 2013 7:56 am
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
Topic: Invictus EF-1 ARF from Hobby King
Replies: 13
Views: 6241

Re: Invictus EF-1 ARF from Hobby King

Any word on when the "Invictus" will be released??
by Marauderer
Mon Sep 09, 2013 12:14 pm
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
Topic: Shoestring Aluminum Spar Folding
Replies: 16
Views: 7368

Re: Shoestring Aluminum Spar Folding

Ed, I bought my Shoesting (Ss) used and here is a pic of how my wing is held on.

All comments and suggestions are appriciated.

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by Marauderer
Fri Sep 06, 2013 10:18 pm
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
Topic: Shoestring Aluminum Spar Folding
Replies: 16
Views: 7368

Re: Shoestring Aluminum Spar Folding

twitte wrote:Barry,

Goodwinds is a good place and Darrol Cady also sells a replacement spar, ready to run $10 + shipping.

Trey Witte
Yep, Darrol doesn't list them on his web site but he has them. Thanks Trey and all.
by Marauderer
Fri Sep 06, 2013 4:57 pm
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
Topic: Shoestring Aluminum Spar Folding
Replies: 16
Views: 7368

Re: Shoestring Aluminum Spar Folding

Thanks Guys for all the input. Not being as smooth as DK and having been known to do hi speed aerobatics during a heat it would probably not hurt to get the CF spars. :o :mrgreen:
by Marauderer
Mon Sep 02, 2013 7:28 am
Forum: Building Tips
Topic: Building Traveling Storage in your Vehicle
Replies: 5
Views: 4088

Re: Building Traveling Storage in your Vehicle

Trying to get it finished in between the rain. I noticed that the foam I put on rotated the fuselage and the exh. pipes rested on the bare wood. The long board in the pic is to be an installed baffle to protect the tailfeathers when sliding in the wings on the to be built shelf under the fuselages. ...
by Marauderer
Sat Aug 31, 2013 5:24 pm
Forum: Building Tips
Topic: Building Traveling Storage in your Vehicle
Replies: 5
Views: 4088

Re: Building Traveling Storage in your Vehicle

I put the frame in the truck and it was kind of loose and not very stiff http://greyghost.smugmug.com/VEHICLES/07-GMC-Bed-Modification-for/i-qmXQ9KR/0/M/DSCF5403-M.jpg I decide to bolt it to the Bedslide and installed metal threaded insert into the frame. http://greyghost.smugmug.com/VEHICLES/07-GMC...
by Marauderer
Sat Aug 31, 2013 3:32 pm
Forum: Building Tips
Topic: Building Traveling Storage in your Vehicle
Replies: 5
Views: 4088

Re: Building Traveling Storage in your Vehicle

I have been thinking of this rack for a year so every time there is a race I am wandering around looking how others are packing and storing their planes. I finalloy decided on pine wood for the material and to make 1X2 angle boards for strength and lightness. http://greyghost.smugmug.com/VEHICLES/07...
by Marauderer
Sat Aug 31, 2013 3:13 pm
Forum: Building Tips
Topic: Building Traveling Storage in your Vehicle
Replies: 5
Views: 4088

Building Traveling Storage in your Vehicle

I have been racing 424 for 1.5 yrs now and my truck has been maxed out with the bed full and the back seat also full just with my 424 equipment. I have a tonnau cover on my truck http://greyghost.smugmug.com/VEHICLES/H2-Wheels/i-dn5hwtk/0/M/DSCF3196-M.jpg I am now going to move up to 426 and 422 cla...
by Marauderer
Fri Aug 30, 2013 7:16 am
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
Topic: Shoestring Aluminum Spar Folding
Replies: 16
Views: 7368

Shoestring Aluminum Spar Folding

Has anyone had a spar bend/fold on their Shoestring or know of one that has?