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by brplatz
Sun Mar 01, 2009 8:41 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Grappling Hook Cannon??
Replies: 18
Views: 4363

by brplatz
Wed Feb 25, 2009 11:23 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: 130g CO2 cartridge question...
Replies: 2
Views: 893

by brplatz
Wed Feb 25, 2009 10:54 pm
Forum: Ammo & Parts
Topic: Need 4in pressure rated parts
Replies: 17
Views: 3920

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by brplatz
Thu Feb 05, 2009 7:50 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: My A-10 EDF Jet Review
Replies: 10
Views: 1866

Ok thats makes much more sense now. RTF's sometimes skimp quality on the electronics to keep the prices low.

Hope all goes well for you.
by brplatz
Thu Feb 05, 2009 7:42 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: My A-10 EDF Jet Review
Replies: 10
Views: 1866

First of all, why are you using brushed motors? Brushless motors and Lipos are so cheap nowadays and the power to weight is awesome for the size and price. At a minimum tell me you use lipos. For the price you get more power and much less weight. What kind of radio do you use? Perhaps Spektrum tech ...
by brplatz
Tue Dec 16, 2008 12:54 pm
Forum: General How-To & Discussion
Topic: Homemade chronograph
Replies: 54
Views: 33724

Actually i did this too, possibly before you. Here
I used a mic input for the data which is still there on most computers nowadays.
by brplatz
Tue Nov 25, 2008 5:04 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Metal water bottle thread size?
Replies: 6
Views: 1417

Most likely it is a proprietary thread.
I used a old fire extinguisher bottle and it needed to be J-B Welded on.
by brplatz
Tue Nov 25, 2008 4:57 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: Need Horizontal Engine
Replies: 6
Views: 1385

Need Horizontal Engine

Hello all, I am in need of a horizontal shaft engine around 10-15hp. I have searched the usual places for new ones but there all around $300-$500. I would really like to not have to spend that kind of money. If anyone has ideas on where to get one please let me know. It is for a future hovercraft pr...
by brplatz
Wed Nov 05, 2008 11:10 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: rc helicopter new hobby for a little while
Replies: 40
Views: 6496

i learned to fly a heli on a blade cp a while back. now im addicted :D

Im sorry spudblaster but i will always disagree. I find fun in the challenge of flying a heli, which a car lacks challenge.
by brplatz
Wed Nov 05, 2008 9:36 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: rc helicopter new hobby for a little while
Replies: 40
Views: 6496

Flight is boring, as you are limited to a single operation: flying around in circles endlessly. Land based vehicles do not have this limitation.
I think flying in circles is an extreme understatement.

by brplatz
Wed Nov 05, 2008 9:09 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: rc helicopter new hobby for a little while
Replies: 40
Views: 6496

well i think that heli is a great choice for beginners. i have a T-rex, raptor 60 and raptor 90. i have to completley disagree with Spudblaster that land vehicles are more fun than airborne craft. :D much more freedom of movement! have fun flying! PS: Especially chancing the fact it is very easy to ...
by brplatz
Tue Oct 21, 2008 9:30 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: rc cars
Replies: 54
Views: 9644

I have a traxxas rustler too too! haha
but i dont drive it :(

Im too busy crashing my multitude of RC helis :D
by brplatz
Wed Oct 15, 2008 9:16 pm
Forum: General How-To & Discussion
Topic: Google Sketchup
Replies: 55
Views: 10284

Hey i was reading the thread and i made a silencer/suppressor type thing for my pellet gun.

just a little example. took me about 20 min

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based off another silencer i recently saw here at spudfiles
by brplatz
Sat Sep 27, 2008 7:43 pm
Forum: BB, Airsoft, and Pellet Guns
Topic: How can i make a barrel for my bbmg
Replies: 16
Views: 3290

ever heard of searching by yourself a little?

http://www.spudfiles.com/spud_wiki/index.php/Main_Page