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  1. econpatric

    Wattaplane/Skywing 48" EPP/PLY hybrid Slick

    For those using the Omega 130g are you having to use motor mount extensions on the slick? I don't have the Slick yet, but I am looking at the Leopard and it seems like its a bit longer than the Omega by about 13.3mm. I may switch the Omega for the Leopard in the SHP and use the Omega on the...
  2. econpatric

    Wattaplane/Skywing 48" EPP/PLY hybrid Slick

    I have 3s 2200's and 4s 1800's so I will experiment a little. I know the Omega 130g on 3s with a 13x6.5 is the ticket (for me) for 3ding the 3DHS 47" SHP, so I will start there and make comparisons between that motor and the Motrolfly. Then I will hook up the watt meter and set up some other...
  3. econpatric

    Wattaplane/Skywing 48" EPP/PLY hybrid Slick

    It was $157 for the electronics.
  4. econpatric

    Wattaplane/Skywing 48" EPP/PLY hybrid Slick

    Thanks hone!
  5. econpatric

    Wattaplane/Skywing 48" EPP/PLY hybrid Slick

    Wahooo! Just got the tracking info from Max at bestvaluerc.com for the SLICK! For my bird I opted to go with Altitude Hobbies for the following items: **Leopard 4250-7T 710kv Brushless Motor** The Leopard Motor is too long for this plane :cursing: ... so I went with a Motrolfly 2820-950 at...
  6. econpatric

    Discussion powerlab 6 & 8

    Same here. I have a PL6 and will never look back.... or forward for any other charger. It took some batteries with slightly damaged cells and brought them back to life.
  7. econpatric

    Futaba 8FG(S)

    Well to each their own. I understand being a cheap-skate on some things, but protecting an expensive investment like a transmitter isn't an area I would cheap out. I certainly didn't have go as large as the 1500, but I wanted room for extras.
  8. econpatric

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    I hope Scott realizes that there are quite a few of us still on his side and still huge fans of his designs, and while its absurd that this dishonesty can go on with out consequence in our hobby, I think that to throw in the towel because of someone else's subterfuge is also absurd. With all of...
  9. econpatric

    Futaba 8FG(S)

    Thought you guys would get a kick out of the case I picked up for my 8FGS. I decided that $85 for a Futaba branded case was a bit much when I could have the ultimate protection of Pelican 1500 for $30 more. This case has 'pick-n-pluck' foam in it, so I can re-work it for any other transmitter...
  10. econpatric

    Wattaplane/Skywing 48" EPP/PLY hybrid Slick

    By the way congratulations Santi8! Can't wait till' my ship comes in. Looking at it now and hoping that the Bachelors was worth the cash!
  11. econpatric

    Wattaplane/Skywing 48" EPP/PLY hybrid Slick

    Ok. I'll look back also.
  12. econpatric

    Wattaplane/Skywing 48" EPP/PLY hybrid Slick

    Sounds good I would like to see that mod. Now that you mention it, I think I remember reading about your popsicle stick mod here not to long ago.
  13. econpatric

    Wattaplane/Skywing 48" EPP/PLY hybrid Slick

    How did you beef this up? CF rod?
  14. econpatric

    Wattaplane/Skywing 48" EPP/PLY hybrid Slick

    Haha! Nice. At least it wasn't your EF gasser! So what kind of repairs were involved? How difficult is it to obtain parts and such?
  15. econpatric

    Wattaplane/Skywing 48" EPP/PLY hybrid Slick

    I have been eyeing this plane up since the thread was pretty young. The review sure helped solidify my decision. I have been having so much fun with my other EPP Bipe that it was a toss up between this or the 3DHS 48" EXTRA 330 for a EPP mono plane. The week before I had the cash, 3DHS went out...
  16. econpatric

    Wattaplane/Skywing 48" EPP/PLY hybrid Slick

    No do you have a link to that? Well based on the comments and discussion, I decided to give this plane a try. I ordered the red Slick from bestvaluerc.com. I am excited to see how it goes! I will be following Santi's parts/mods list above. How's the hardware included, do I need to dig out my...
  17. econpatric

    Wattaplane/Skywing 48" EPP/PLY hybrid Slick

    Hey guys, I've been eyeing up the 'slick' Wattaplanes a little and am wondering about the durability in a crash. Are these things built to take a severe beating or just slightly more than a full balsa arf? I have a EPP plane now and have piled it in numerous times doing some pretty risky things...
  18. econpatric

    Futaba 8FG(S)

    I have a lot to learn about Futaba systems, but aren't the voltage ratings on the receivers more for the servo than the receiver itself? It seems in my reading about the various receivers (at least the newer ones) that the consensus was that they all could handle HV.
  19. econpatric

    Futaba 8FG(S)

    Well I took the plunge! I went from a JR 9503 to the Futaba 8FGS. Some major differences I noticed right away on power up were: ---Cons--- - The Futaba is lighter and feels more like a toy than the JR. - The display is less cluttered on the 9503 (larger screen). - The gimbals weren't quite as...
  20. econpatric

    Katana 50 from Hangar nine set up

    Really up to you, but you may want to tie the rudder in with the other two, just so your expo value changes with the other surfaces in that 'condition'... Good luck on the Maiden!
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