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Robin Bartlett

Switzerland
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  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 9.94
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 9.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 23.2
  • Total Questions 56
 I Can answer most RC car and boat based questions, whether they be about engine tuning, electronics, making the right choice of equipment/car, mechanical issues, or how to set up a car or truck for different conditions. I can also answer basic boating questions and beginner to intermediate airplane questions.

Martin Seymour

U.K.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.62
  • Clarity of Response 9.69
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Response Time(hr) 43.2
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 76.4
  • Total Questions 209
 My experiance is mainly in Ic powered model boats scale and semi scale. size from 2ft to 7ft long using glow plug and petrol engines. But NOT multi boats. I have converted many chainsaw and strimmer engines for this purpose. also designed and built three sizes of model waterjets for model boats.

Ken Myers

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.89
  • Clarity of Response 9.93
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 6.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 3.5
  • Total Questions 951
 I can answer beginning, advanced and expert questions about electrically powered R/C model aircraft, and many questions about R/C model aircraft of all types, except helicopters. I`ve been building, flying and designing R/C model aircraft for 40 years.

Rick G

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 9.75
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 36.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 15.5
  • Total Questions 60
 With my 22+ years of Radio Control, I can answer any questions relating to Giant scale,Aerobatic and Jet Aircraft.This includes single & twin engines, turbines, radio gear setup,batteries,etc.

James Crocker

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 110.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 323.5
  • Total Questions 5
 I can answer most beginner questions about electrically and gas powered R/C model airplanes(except helicopters)that deals with problems in the air flying or even on takeoff using fundamentals and training methods. I can help explain most basic ground and flight school tips to help others gain more experience on how to fly R/C model airplanes. I’ve been flying for 11 years and taught over ten others to fly.

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2012-01-25 Modifying an RC car:

Hmm, not great with toy stuff, but I know that spare parts are non-existent.     Your best bet would be to look around garage sales and on eBay for 1/18th scale (or anything of the same size) static models

2012-01-23 In the market for an RC Airplane:

Hi Daniel,    The ones for $100 or less can only be flown in very low wind conditions.  The best of them is the Champ RTF by HobbyZone.  http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/champ-rtf-HBZ4900    It is

2012-01-23 In the market for an RC Airplane:

Hi Daniel,    What is affordable is kind of wide open because it depends on the individual.    The Multiplex EasyStar meets all of the rest of your criteria.  It is available from many online vendors and

2012-01-18 Epoxy to seal foam:

Hi Terrance,  As far as foams go, packing foam (EPS) isn't ideal for boats etc. the sort of foam you want for that is EPO or EPP foam. both types are readily available online, and won't absorb water.

2012-01-13 Got a new nitro RC buggy, need help starting.:

Hi,  to me it sounds like you've got a simple case of a blown glow plug. remove it as per the instructions and check it by plugging it into the glow plug ignitor. if it glows orange, then the problem may

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