Mon, 23 January 2012
Well, pretty much all we have to report this week is news from around the RC world. I got some brief flights this week on a favorite, but not much building on anything for me lately. You're still going to want to lend an ear to this 148th installment of our show since we have some fairly interesting things to share. Also, the RCadvisor is back this week with the first part of a two-part series explaning "Pitch Sensitivity". LINKS: HeadsUpRC Selling SlowBipes (Be watching! There's something going around about a new "StuntBipe") Check out RiteWing's Zephyr II Aero-Works Bravata (Mikey Likes It!) SEFF 2012 PREREGISTRATION IS OPEN!!! Dont' forget to LIKE us on our Facebook Fan Page and upload a picture of you and your favorite RC Aircraft for your chance to win a RadicalRC Mini Intern Kit complete with a set of PT-19 decals!! |
Mon, 16 January 2012
In this 147th installment of our little show, we talk about some very cool videos, some friend's websites, some new technology, some SEFF news, and we even answer a listener's question about one of my build techniques. With all of that, we still managed to squeeze in another great "Ask The RCadviser" segment where Carlos explains some common builder mistakes. This week, two more videos have been posted for our Mini Intern Build-Along series, so if you're building along with me, grab your kit and get started on that fuselage! Also, don't forget to LIKE us on FaceBook and post a picture of you and your favorite RC plane for your chance to WIN a Mini Intern kit, courtesy of our friends over at RadicalRC! LINKS: New RCadvisor Site Is Now ONLINE! Check Out Our Friends At FliteTest The Perfect RC Wife (Wish I had on of these! LoL) Some Raspberry Pi |
Mon, 9 January 2012
Happy New Year!! After a two week hiatus, we are "back in the saddle again"! Tune in for some news, banter, and another RCadvisor segment this week. Also, the Mini Intern Build-Along is underway now with the first three videos released covering the introduction to this project as well as a two-part series on building the wing for this plane. Dont' forget to LIKE us on our Facebook Fan Page and upload a picture of you and your favorite RC Flyer for your chance to win a RadicalRC Mini Intern Kit complete with a set of PT-19 decals!! Stuff We Talked About: |
Fri, 6 January 2012
Yep, I finally got this year's project going. If you've been out of the loop, this year we are helping you build RadicalRC's Mini Intern kit. You can find the first three videos HERE! Category:general
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Mon, 19 December 2011
Well, how about that? Another year has just about escaped us! In this 145th installment, we review all of the fun we've had this year, as well as reveal some of our shortcomings (well, Crash, anyway. LoL). This week we have a neat surprise from the RCadvisor, and then we share our CHRISTmas Wishlists along with letters to Santa from Colin, Tony, and Gary. Oh, and one last thing: please check out Tim's plane pictures on our Facebook Fan Page and see if you can help Tim identify two of his recent aircraft acquisitions. LINKS: Our Facebook Fan Page (remember to Like us and upload a pic!) Hey Santa! Gary B. has been a good boy all year and really wants a Super Skybolt, a T-133, a Blade mCPx, a UMX Beast with AS3X, and some uninterrupted shop time, if you please. Colin B. has also been very good and would like a few things, too. He's been jonesing for some Rokenbok (Oh, I've got to get some of these!!) goodies, a Losi Micro HighRoller or Short Course Truck, a Mountain Models EZ Sport, a nice Pin Vise, a Prop Balancing Stand, a Lipo Sack, and maybe some help with some shop renovations. Tony O. has only a simple wish this year, Santa. He just wants to have a look at your list of all the girls that made your Naughty List. ;) Little Timmy would really like to have a new airplane kit that's kind of retro - something like the Cleveland PlayBoy Senior. Santa, I hafta to say, I'm not really sure Timmy has been that good this year. Something about too much jar, whatever that means. Ron really needs something extra special for all the hard work he's done this year. He's really been wanting something like a TroyBuiltModels 30cc SBach with all of the trimmin's to go with it. Of course, he can always use some stocking stuffers like batteries and servos and such. Crash has been the best this year! He'd like a 108" Mud Duck kit, a RadicalRC 66" Intern, a UMX Beast AS3X, and one of those PhlatBoyZ HBot Pro 3D Printers when they become available! TheCrashCast will be going "dark" for the next two weeks, but we will be back the week of January 8th. Until then, we wish you all a Merry CHRISTmas, and a safe and prosperous New Year! |
Mon, 12 December 2011
In this 144th installment of our show, we take you through a simple exercise to find an optimal power system for the Electrifly Cosmic Wind ARF. I am looking forward to getting this airplane in the air, as it looks like it may be quite fast! We also share some cool things found on the web, as well as clue you in on how you can WIN a Mini Intern Kit from our friends over at RadicalRC. Remember, next week is our End-Of-Year, CHRISTmas show, so if you have a CHRISTmas Wishlist that you would like us to share on that show, email it to me at the address given during the lead-out at the end of each show. LINKS: Recommended Power for the Cosmic Wind RadicalRC (sponsor of our Mini Intern GiveAway) You can enter for your chance to win the RadicalRC Mini Intern airplane kit (like what we are building in our soon-to-be-released 3rd Build-Along Series) by simply 'liking' our Facebook Fan Page and uploading a picture of you with your favorite RC Model(s)! One lucky entrant will be selected at random around the end of January 2012 and will win the kit offered up by our friends at RadicalRC. No purchase of any kind is necessary, and only one entry per person is allowed. Good luck!! |
Mon, 5 December 2011
As 2011 starts winding down to a close, we finally get a chance to catch up with our buddies (Mark and Trish Carew) over at PhlatBoyZ HQ in this 143rd installment of our show. They've had quite a busy year this year and yet they just keep plugging away on new manufacturing solutions that we can all look forward to! (Remember, if you've been contemplating purchasing one of the fine pieces of equipment from the PhlatBoyz (Original PhlatPrinter, PhlatPrinter III, or the PhlatFormer), be sure to enter Coupon Code "CRASHCAST" to get $25 off your order! Please note that this offer ends when 2011 is over.) Additionally, Ron talks a bit about the RadicalRC Flightbox that he's started putting together, I share some news about a very interesting FPV plane I found and the prize I won over at XtremeFlyer, and the RCadvisor is back with a segment on servo end points! LINKS: PhlatBoyZ (The place to get your cool PhlatBoyZ Gear) PhlatForum (Customer and Peer-level Support for all things Phlat) Mikey'sRC Slow Flying FPV Biplane A special THANKS! goes out to our friend (wishing to be known simply as an "Anonymous Builder") that donated the last amount of money needed to make TheCrashCast completely "listener supported" in 2012. A total of twenty four of your folks took care of us in short order. We will try our absolute best to make it worth your funds in the new year. God Bless you all!! |
Mon, 28 November 2011
During this 142nd installment of the show, you'll learn all about Ironing Boards and how they may pertain to our hobby (kinda cool, really). Ron shares some flying he got in during the last week; Tim tells us what he's been able to accomplish with his Mud Duck, and I make excuses as to why I've not really accomplished much of anything. LoL Oh, and our RCadvisor pops in to answer questions about servo and receiver compatabilities. As we prepare to embark on our 3rd Build-Along (Radical RC's Mini Intern Kit), I discuss some considerations and preparation for building a kit. Remember, December 18th is the day we record our annual CHRISTmas show, so if you would like me to read your letter to Santa on the show, be sure to email me a copy! LINKS: Have a look at Project "Rusty Zipper" Hinterland RC Club is looking for informative articles for their site. If you would like to contribute, please email Tony at the link HERE The Listener Support continues with the following people lending us a hand with the expenses for the show next year. Thanks so much to all of you; we have almost met our goal. You guys ROCK!! Gordon M., Toronto, Ontario Canada John R., Zeeland, MI Dana Stratton, Leitchfield, KY The Real Gary Ball, Battleford, Saskatchewan Canada Matt Wellington, New Zealand Tony O., MacGregor, Queensland Australia Shane Tomlin, Lalor, Victoria Australia Tim W., Richland, MI Matthew D., Manchester, NH |
Mon, 21 November 2011
Strange title, right? I think it's aptly named though, as I currently appear to be stricken with some sort of flu-like bug, and the entire recording of our 141st show saw me swinging from the chills to just absolutely burning up! LoL But hey, without a little sickness now and then, how can we possibly appreciate good health? I apologize for being late getting this installment posted. :) We've got some great news items this week, and we also answer some listener emails. The RCadvisor is back this week to discuss how you might see "porpoising" with that correctly balanced model. LINKS: PhlatBoyZ HBot Pro 3D Printer Teaser Video GT Power 20 Amp Power Supply (Great Price!) 2830-09 Motor (Looks like great power for Multi's and 1/2A Electric Conversions) PhlatFormer Gets Built By Make! Building a Mud Duck Sport? Check out these Power System components that are like what Tim is using: Motor, ESC, BEC My THANKS go out to the following individuals that have made our 2012 season possible: Matthew K., Rochester, NY Hance A., Grace, ID Nick K, Arroyo Grande, CA Laine and Kristy S., AL Tom E., Manassas, VA Todd Buffington, Forest City, IA Mark H., Piedmont, CA Grampa Tony, Lawrenceville, GA Muryl M., Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta Kevin W., Caterham, Surrey UK Robert Moser, Wyoming, MN Ed W., East Syracuse, NY Ron Kuney, Fayette, OH Anatoly I., Falls Church, VA |
Wed, 16 November 2011
Happy Building And Flying!! AS OF 11:35PM, NOVEMBER 27th, WE HAVE MET OUR GOAL!! THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT CONTRIBUTED!! Category:general
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Mon, 14 November 2011
Our 140th installment brings me and Tim to the ol' workshop this week (Ron's traveling on business) to discuss news in the RC world, some great deals, and another chance for some free loot! The RCadvisor talks about those crazy Canards, and we announce our 3rd Build-Along project - this time a KIT build! LINKS: Carden Extra 300 Build Thread At FG XtremeFlyer Thanksgiving Giveaway RC Jokes (Thanks, Tony!) Radical RC Mini Intern (Scroll Down A Bit), RCG Discussion |
Mon, 7 November 2011
We are all present in the workshop for this 139th installment of the show, and our title this week is related to last week's Halloween shenanigans. Yes, I know - I'm not a very nice person. LoL In this show you'll get some interesting news, some of the greatest deals on the 'net, and the RCadvisor is back this week to discuss "Swing-Wing" aircraft designs. LINKS: 6 Channel DSM2-Compatible Receivers CHEAP! Rewards Program Over At Todd's Models RCadvisor (Carlos is working on a 3rd book!) Hobby People has some new planes! (No foam here!) 105" Edge 540 90" Edge 540 70" FW-190 Guillow's P-40 Warhawk (got mine for only $24 HERE!) If you've been contemplating purchasing one of the fine pieces of equipment from the PhlatBoyz (Original PhlatPrinter, PhlatPrinter III, or the PhlatFormer), be sure to enter Coupon Code "CRASHCAST" to get $25 off your order! Please note that this offer ends when 2011 is over. |
Mon, 31 October 2011
Boy, this 138th installment is just full of all kinds of advice! We've got some news, a continuation of our "Intro To RC Flight" series, and the RCadvisor shares some tips on increasing the efficiency of your power system. Heck, we even share some tips for dealing with those "over-age" Trick-or-Treaters tomorrow night! :) LINKS: Angry Birds Plane at PhlatForum Get Your Ghost On For Halloween Cheap AirSwimmers (Thanks, Ron!) Krylon Short Cuts (perfect for your foamie Angry Bird - Thanks, JohnB!) |
Mon, 24 October 2011
In this 137th installment of our little show, we discuss some new technology on the horizon (no pun intended LoL), we share a couple of letters from our listeners, we get another Ask The RCadvisor segment in, we continue on with our "Intro To RC Flight" series, and best of all, we have a special guest in the shop for some Hodge Hounds All Electric Fly-In (HHAEFI) coverage! LINKS: Altitude Hobbies (more new goodies in the product line!) SlowBipe (My "plane of the week" this week) SuperFlyRC (One in particular was spotted at HHAEFI) Guillow's is Laser-cutting! (Well, some of their kits, anyway) |
Mon, 17 October 2011
In an effort to help our friends just starting out in the great sport of RC Aviation, we are getting back to the basics with this 136th installment of our show. Our "Intro to RC Flight" series will most likely span a few shows, with this first show covering some of the things you'll want to think about before even making that first purchase. As seasoned pilots, it is easy to overlook some of the basic answers you guys may be looking for, so please feel free to drop us an email if there is anything in particular that you are needing. Also in this show is another "Ask The RCadvisor" segment, as well as Tim telling us about his new toy! Hmmm... Bracket races at SEFF 2012? We'll just have to see! :) LINKS: Spike 3D (looks like a January 2012 release!) LazerToyz Now Carries The PopWing and FunFly WMParkFlyers McFoamy XL (Man, I want one of these for indoor season!) |
Mon, 10 October 2011
Are you a redneck? If you're not sure, you will be after you listen to this 135th show! Tim's back with us this week to share his adventures at the First Annual "E-Nall", as well as the hardships that fell upon him afterward. We've got a little news, some upcoming events, and another great RCadvisor segment this week. We hope you enjoy our updates from this less-than-productive week. LINKS: DIY Rubber Band Retracts (A great concept, Gary!) OktoberFest At ARCA Katana 50 ARF (Coming Soon!) |
Mon, 3 October 2011
Well, not exactly, but I think you'll get the connection when you listen to our 134th installment. LoL Join me and Ron as we answer your questions and share some news. We even have th RCadvisor back this week to discuss some current and cell count considerations. LINKS: The "Towel" from Brooklyn Aerodrome RealFlight 6 Coming Soon! Kneedrag's Trick for Cutting EPP On A PhlatPrinter |
Mon, 19 September 2011
Okay, so there's no clever show title this week. I just couldn't think of anything that could possibly sum up this show since we talked about all kinds of stuff. Join us as we answered some emails, cover a few things in the news, and listen to me whine a bit more about the weather. There is some interesting info, however, because the RCadvisor pops in and tells us a bit about how motor "cogging" may or may not affect a motor's performance. LINKS: Urs' SPIKE 3D (Coming soon!) Urs' 50cc Hovering! (Hmmm...) Word About The Beast From Someone In The Know Jewelry Bead Crimps (Thanks, Randy!) Looking For Clubs And Fields In the US? Try HERE In the Virginia area and looking for a cool event to attend? The FunTime Virginia Aero-Nuts are having a Fun-Fly on October 15th (rain date is October 22nd). You can get directions to the field HERE. I expect details to hit the club's website soon!
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Mon, 12 September 2011
In this 132nd installment, we share some more great RC goodness found on the interwebs, some letters we've received, and some elaboration on my DIY hot-wire power supply. Carlos is back again this week with another great RCadvisor segment, too! LINKS: SuperFly Teensie (This little plane is certain to be a favorite) Win A Makerbot Thing-O-Matic 3D Printer! (Thanks, Nick!) DIY Hot-Wire Power Supply Video 1 and Video 2 Optional 4 Amp Transformer (More Power!) An Easy-To-Build PVC Cutting Bow Rene Wire (The BEST cutting wire I've ever used!) A Better Hot-Wire Power Supply (If you have the skills to build this kind of thing) |
Mon, 5 September 2011
In this 131st installment of our show, Tim is back with a thorough report of the RCAE event that he attended last week. This is certainly an event that I am going to have to include in my schedule next year! In addition to our normal banter we include some news, a great tip on making those pesky Multi-Rotor power distribution harnesses, a cannon for retrieving airplanes from trees, and the RCadvisor is back again with another segment. LINKS: RCFlightLine (Another great RC Resource on the webs) OpenPilot Flight Stabilization RCAE Pics (Thanks, Larry!) Multi-ESC Wiring Made Easy (PDF Download) |
Mon, 29 August 2011
It's me and Ron in the workshop this week, and we've got some great news! It seems that our buddies over at PhlatBoyZ are bringing the Original PhlatPrinter out of retirement. If you've ever wanted to use CNC to help you cut out your foam planes in short order, this machine is what you want. You see, this economical machine is what started all the CNC rage in the RC Industry! We also discuss a neat video, some cool kits you can build and fly on the cheap, and we even get another visit from the RCadvisor! LINKS: PhlatBoyZ Original PhlatPrinter RCToday (Hey, those guys sound familiar!) I'll be posting some pics of Scott's Experimental plane over at AllThingsCrash! |
Mon, 22 August 2011
The whole crew is back in the workshop this week for our 129th installment! There's talk of some new products, new websites, some great videos, and some cool upcoming events. Even the RCadvisor is back this week, too! LINKS: HeadsUpRC now has e-Gift Cards! Altitude Hobbies is ONLINE! There are some great deals right now over at 2DogRC We all need and AirSwimmer! (I want TWO!) Carbon-Z Scimitar is Coming Soon! UM F-27Q is now in the pipeline now! BP Hobbies Has Micro Warbirds - ME109, SpitFire, P-40 The Randy Covington Fly-In is this weekend! Don't forget about the Dan RiverR/C Flyers Benefit on Sept. 3rd Kansas City Star's article on the Bryan Jensen My we have a lot of links this week! I think that I got them all, but if not, I'll add them soon! |
Mon, 15 August 2011
After a two week vacation break, we are finally back! In this 128th installment, we'll give you an update on our adventures, answer some emails, and share some news. The RCadvisor is also back with us to share a little insight on motor Kv ratings and how magnet strengths may play a part on Kv values, too. LINKS: Be Sure To Check Out RCRN Tuesday Evenings! In this show we also discuss a Benefit Fly-In for Mr. Brian Epperson. I am unable to get the image to properly post here, so please head on over to AllThingsCrash to see the flyer and consider lending a hand! |
Mon, 25 July 2011
Well, all three of your hosts are back in the workshop this week for our 127th installment. And here's something cool - now ALL of us are licensed Amateur Radio Operators! Tim was the veteran as an Extra Class operator; Ron got his General Ticket last week, and I got MY General Ticket yesterday. Woot! Now I can continue on with the QSC FPV project. In this week's show we'll share some new RC products on the market, some interesting sites, and a new contest where you can win a neat prize package!, Also, the RCadvisor joins us again this week answering the question of whether or not an all-American-made electric ARF can be assembled. Hmmm.... LINKS: RC Airplane Stands (A cool product I found by listening to RCRN) Zing Wings (Get a 5 pack of these for the kids) What is an OQ2A? True RC has some great FPV Antennas (900mhz and 1.2 ghz) |
Mon, 18 July 2011
In our 126th installment, ol' Crash expresses a change of heart in his opinion of classic airplane. The GWS Slow Stick has turned out to be a pretty nice little airplane! There's some discussion on the QSC FPV project, the weather, some flying, and some general news. The RCadvisor is back again this week, too! LINKS: The Fly Guyz Podcast can be found HERE All About Airfoils (Thanks for the link RadicalDave!) |
Mon, 11 July 2011
As the title suggests, we cover all kinds of ground in this 125th offering, including robots! LoL There's an update to my FPV project, and we talk about some new videos, as well as a great contest going on this month. The RCadviser is also back this week with the second of his two-part discussion on batteries. LINKS: Is a 24" SlowBipe on the horizon? Another QuadCopter is up and flying with our QSC Interconnect Board! |
Mon, 4 July 2011
You have the full crew again this week for our 124th installment, and we've got plenty to talk about! Tim tells us about his participation in last week's Amateur Radio Field Day, as well as his first flights on his new TriCopter. Ron's having great results with his new charger and has been draining some electrons, and I have been busy researching some interesting solutions for hauling my planes and gear around to the field and to out of town events. I've even got another FPV update for my "QSC FPV RIG" and share what plane I'll be starting with, as well as how I'm considering seeing video on the ground. The RCadviser is back again this week, too, with the first part of a two-part series on batteries! LINKS: FPV Video Monitor I've Ordered Look At These Video Ground Stations! Four Pages of Goodies For My First FPV Plane Very Cool Trailer Build Thread From A Very Well Known RCer Have a Safe And Happy Independence Day! |
Mon, 27 June 2011
Well, it's official - I've begun the process of getting an FPV plane in the air! I'll tell you all about the preliminary equipment that I've ordered and share a little about how I'm going about my adventure legally and following our AMA's guidelines. I've even started the wheels in motion for getting my Amateur Radio Tech-level license! Additionally, we share some cool things found on the interwebs as well as some listener emails, and we even have the RCadvisor back for another segment. LINKS: A Creative Way To Select A Winner MikroKopter With "Follow Me" (Thanks, K!) RadicalCast #6 - The Street Sweeper Skunk Wurks Project FPVPilot - A Great Place To Start Frosty's SPADFest'11 Links: Team Abby Normal's photos by Mo Joe's Video (he's emailbanter at SPADWorld.net) FPV Equipment: 900mhz Transmitter and Receiver That I Bought 1.2ghz Transmitter and Receiver that would also work Camera I Am Buying This Week For Smaller Projects If you have been interested in getting one of our bare Pro Mini-based QSC Interconnect boards for your Multi-Rotor project, we have 8 of them in stock for only $25 each shipped (we've qualified a new supplier that's a little cheaper). If you want one, please email my buddy John directly and he'll tell you how you can get one - JBernard810ATgmail.com. |
Mon, 20 June 2011
We are taking this week off with the show. Ron is traveling on business, Tim is answering a Fire Alarm for work, and I am at home enjoying my family. :) No worries, though. We'll be back next week preaching the gospel that is RC! Have a great week! Category:general
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Mon, 13 June 2011
In this week's installment (our 122nd), Tim, Ron, and I discuss a plethora of links to some cool stuff we've found in the last week - some are for products and some are for some great informative sites you'll probably want to bookmark. Additionally, I read some letters we've received. Our resident RCadvisor (Carlos Reyes) is taking a few weeks off, but he'll be back soon! LINKS: Inexpensive DIY Wing Bags (Thanks, rpmrpm!) The Lanier Stinger is coming back, but in ARF form OpenPilot CopterControl FSS Board (This thing looks cool!) FlyHigh300 FSS Board (Kinda like our Interconnect Board, but BUILT!) RadicalRC has Doc Brown's Power Supplies! SPADFest 2011 - Return Of Floyd (After years of abuse, he still attends SPADFest! LoL) Turnigy 9x Transmitter DIY Firmware Upgrade EastBay RC (Some very informative articles!): |
Mon, 6 June 2011
While Ron is out enjoying a company picnic with his family and coworkers, Tim and I handle this 121st installment. No worries, though - the banter is bountiful, as we have a couple of guests in the workshop this week! John is in from Florida to talk about some of the new gadgets we're trying out in the Multi-Rotor arena, and my buddy Bob makes his debut on the show to tell us about his new BIG quad and the flying wing he and I built this wekend. Cool stuff! LINKS: RCG thread on that $10 Flying Kite we talked about (And a little challenge for Laine! LoL) CHEAP Power Supplies (Get two if you need 24 volts - I'll be working up some instructions soon!) This week's NEWS on the Home Page at AllThingsCrash spotlights the pictures that Bob sent in of his new projects, so check it out already! :) |
Mon, 30 May 2011
In our 120th installment, we talk about build projects for the kids, the "Charging Cube" I am working on, checking your model's speed with an iPhone app, a free 3D CAM solution, LED strips cheap, and Carlos answers a trick question. Also, I do a little review on the new Radical RC Stinger Quad that I built this week. LINKS: RCSpeedo Is Now Available For iPhones! WMParkflyers Has LED Light Strips Cheap! (They'll be listed on the site soon!) SketchUCam Is Now Available (Create code for 3D milling from within SketchUp!) Radical Cast (A great new RC-related podcast by our friend Dave at RadicalRC) Please take a moment during your activities Monday to remember all of the brave men and women that have given the ultimate sacrifice securing this great nation! Have a Safe And Happy Memorial Day! |
Mon, 23 May 2011
Tim is back in the workshop for our 119th installment and he imparts some impressions of his visit to the Joe Nall event two weeks ago, as well as sharing a Teensie bit of information on a new plane he's built and flown recently.The RCadvisor is also in the shop this week to discuss some considerations on horizontal stabilizor design. We get an opportunity to review a couple of items for you this week. If you've been wanting to try your hand at some Aerial Videography, you're in luck as I review two inexpensive keychain cameras from a couple of our favorite suppliers. Also, I tell you about a must-have gadget for your field box for checking the voltage on your LiPos before you fly! Links SKS Video Productions (Tim has the DVD for SEFF 2011 and says it's great!) SEFF 2012 Dates Announced (Be there, or be SQUARE! LoL) Are Norvel Engines Coming Back? (It's looking good!) Free Control Horns (While They Last!) RCMiniCams (Great little cameras from my friend, Alex) LazerToyz KeyChain Camera (Great camera from my friends Dan ad Diane) LazerToyz Battery Tester (Scroll down to the Battery Quick Tester) Pin Adaptor (Use this with the Battery Tester for your LiPos with the 2mm pin spacing) |
Mon, 16 May 2011
We covered quite a bit of ground again in this 118th installment, but perhaps the biggest news is the release of the files for the new QSC QuadCopter, so if you've been holding off on starting your own multi-rotor project because you wanted an inexpensive Quad instead of the TriCopter we did, now is the time to get started! The other big news item we deliver this week is that you can now order your bare, v2.1 QSC Interconnect Board so that you can build your own FSS. So many of you have been asking for this (since the minimum board order through ExpressPCB is 3 boards), and now we are ready to take care of you. This is how it works: PayPal the money to me ($35/board USD) using the email address I provide in this show and tell me which bare board that you want (Arduino Pro Mini-based or ATmega 328-based). I will place the group order on Monday, May 23rd, 2011. As soon as I receive the boards here (7-10 working days from date of order), I will put them in a padded envelope and send them out to you within two days via regular post. Remember, the ATmega 328 board will require you to flash the chip, but if you don't have that ability, we can do it for you (just email me and we'll work it out). Also, we hope to publish the build instructions for the ATmega 328 board, along with the shopping list, very soon. Everything you need to know about the Pro Mini-based board is already on my site. Please remember, these are bare boards only. You have to buy all of the goodies for them and populate them yourself. Also, the RCadvisor is back again this week with further discussion on thrust angles with this week's discussion concerning downthrust. LINKS: An ESV that should be a staple in your flightbox if you use NiCd or NiMh flightpacks Precision Routers (A new CNC machine on the market) DevFus (Interesting new CNC software) |
Mon, 9 May 2011
In our 117th show, Ron and I ramble on about all kinds of cool stuff! We discuss what we've accomplished this last week, a new QuadCopter I've just about completed, some new Flight Stabilization System boards you can order, some new capabilities a friend of ours has added, and even a really inexpensive camera I just ordered! Oh yes, we have an Ask The RCadvisor segment this week, too! We covered so much ground this week that I honestly haven't a clue what we could have left to talk about next week! LoL LINKS: New FaceBook Fan Site (Thanks to Bill for setting this up!)(Log in to see it) Woot! I am now officially a FlightPass subscriber! 2010 Joe Nall Jet Crash (Explosion, really) WMParkFlyers Now Has A CNC Laser! WMParkFlyers Control Horns (and some LED lighting soon!) RC Mini Cams (I just ordered mine from Alex) RadicalRC Quad Designers Kit (I should have mine finished in the next few days) Assembly Instructions for our FSS Boards Files for our new V2.1 FSS Board FunBat Kits Sold HERE (I'm building mine this week for the RCPA group build) |
Mon, 2 May 2011
In our 116th installment, we delve into some of the lighting systems we are using in our Night-Flying airplanes. Setting up a Night-Flyer is surprisingly easy to do, so if you've ever thought you might like to try this out, now is the time get one ready to go! LINKS: Francisco and his "16 Switches" and Weather Report Understanding How The 2.4 Systems Work RC Pilots Association on FaceBook (You'll need a FaceBook account) RiteWingRC Sells LED Lighting, Too! AndersonR-C (Give them a call and mention TheCrashCast when ordering LED's) |
Mon, 25 April 2011
Our 115th installment has us again babbling about SEFF. We are safe and sound now in our respective homes, but our minds are still reeling from this incredible event, so please indulge us as we cover the events of the last day, including SEFF Night Bowling and significant adult beverages. LoL LINKS: AllThingsCrash (for my SEFF Vids and Pics, currently first page news) SuperFlyRC - The "unfair advantage" for SEFF Bowling ATTF Mega SEFF Pics Thread (Awesome work from Larry and Diggs!) Things Overheard At SEFF Thread (you probably would need to have been there to get it) |
Mon, 18 April 2011
Our 114th installment has all three of your hosts together for the first time. We all piled into Bob's camper, fired up the ol' laptop, and attempted to give you our impression of SEFF live from Hodges Field (well, it was live when we recorded it LoL). If you listen carefully, you may hear the generator running in the background, as well as the occasional Ritewing fly-by, as my noise filter just couldn't get it all. |
Sun, 10 April 2011
Well, gang, we are headed to SEFF this weekend! We didn't want to leave you without your podcast "fix" this week though, so we got together for a brief recording. Our 113th show is a short one, and there's no Ask The RCadvisor segment this week, but we hope to make up for this week's shortcomings with next week's show. Also, I am planning to make an effort to share lots of pictures from this event through my Twitter account (provided there is sufficient cellular coverage), so be watching! LINKS:
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Mon, 4 April 2011
It's been a busy week for all three of your hosts as we are preparing for our week of fun in Georgia. Nonetheless, we get together for this 112th installment of the show to talk about some new offerings that have popped up (some are just totally unbelievable! LoL) and a conversion that Ron has been considering. Additionally, the RCadvisor is back this week to discuss another publication that may help you understand these models we fly. LINKS: Stevens Aero Rockette 100 and Swift 100 Spektrum STi Telemetry Interface F-27Q Stryker With Video If you are in the Statesville, NC, area on April 9th, then you just have to go check out the 2nd Annual Statesville Model Flyers Spring Fun Fly!
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Mon, 28 March 2011
For our 111th installment, this week it's just me, but I have a guest in the workshop! My friend John joins me and we discuss our custom Wii MultiCopter Interconnect board. As you probably know, this board goes far to tame the wiring mess that is inherent in the Flight Stabilization System for our Multi-Rotor projects, and we've already shared the necessary files so that you can order them yourselves. However, if you do not want to order the minimum order of three boards from the manufacturer, we will start coordinating group orders this week so you can order less than three - be watching for the article to pop up on AllThingsCrash this week with instructions on how you can get in on this! Albeit a bit somber, I take an opportunity to say goodbye to my dear friend Dennis who lost his fight with Cancer last week. If you would like to send a card or letter to his wife Anne, please email me and I'll provide her address. You can also share your kind thoughts on the Online Memory Book, as I am certain that the family would find it uplifting to hear from all of Dennis' online friends. LINKS: 1.4a Files (same as 1.4, just a little better pin spacing and layout for multiple sensors) Shopping List (The stuff you'll need to outfit the custom board) WiiNotes (A great resource for setting up and using the FSS, hand-wired or custom board) A Great QuadCopter Build Thread
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Tue, 22 March 2011
I am certain that many of you have been wondering about my friend and co-host of two years. I shared on the show that Dennis had been having some medical issues and had to step away from the microphone, but the truth is, he has been sparring with cancer for the last three months. Unfortunately, Dennis lost that battle and succumbed to the disease yesterday. Anne, his loving wife, phoned me today to share the news and she advised that he went peacefully, which is all that each of us can hope for when our numbers are up. If you would like to send a card, or letter, or whatever expressing your kind thoughts to Anne and the rest of the family, please email me and I'll give you the mailing address.
Dennis, I know you've gone on to a better flying site, my friend. You will be missed, but never forgotten!
Dennis "Dorsal" Fishback Noevember 27, 1952 - March 21, 2011 Category:general
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Mon, 21 March 2011
So this week, it's just me and Ron in the workshop for episode #110. We do a little reminiscing and discuss bearing replacement in nitro motors and give a status update on the QSC TriCopter project. Wow! This year's Scratch-Build Club project has turned into more work than last year's design! LOL Bear with us, though - we're almost done! LINKS: DIY Hand-Wired Flight Stabilization System Free Files! (use these to order the Wii MultiCopter Interconnect boards that we use) Join us next week, as we are expecting to have the information ready so that you can order your board kits directly from us so you can avoid that "bird's nest" of wires! Also, be watching AllThingsCrash this week for the setup and configuration information for the FSS. |
Mon, 14 March 2011
In our 109th installment of the show, we talk a bit about electric power systems, especially how they apply to designs like our QSC TriCopter that we are building for this years Scratch-Build Club project. We actually have two systems that John and I have tried and we like them both. Also, the RCadviser discusses issues that are the real root cause to crashes. LINKS: AfterDarkLED - THE place to get your night-fly lighting! QSC TriCopter Power Systems: What I use and good for light payloads Motors - TP 2410-09 ESC's HKSS25 Props - APC 10x4.7 What John uses for heavier payloads (GoPro Hero) Motors - ExceedRC Alpha 480 ESC's - ExceedRC Volcano Series 25 amp Props - Master Airscrew 3 blade TB0970 (2 tractor, 1 pusher) Additional Items My lightweight system flies great with a typical 3s2200 LiPo, while John's more powerful setup flies nicely on a 3s2600 - 3s4000. |
Mon, 7 March 2011
Last year we kicked off Crash's Scratch-Build Club with a design of my own, the eQSC. The project was aimed at helping first-time builders successfully build a great flying model via easy-to-follow instructional videos, plans, and templates. This year, we're making this an annual event by jumping in on the Multi-Rotor craze with comprehensive resource materials (plans, templates, documents, and videos) so that ANYONE can build their own Quick, Simple, and Cheap TriCopter! We're going to kick it off this week in our 108th installment by talking all about the airframe! Also in the episode, the RCadvisor gives us the low-down on Lipo safety and, of course, we talk about a bunch of other stuff. :) Stuff we talked about: Inexpensive X-acto Blades (Thanks, Randy!) Send Your Letters To Congress! Great e-QSC Landing Gear (Yep, people are STILL building last years' project plane!) National Balsa (Great prices on the plywood and sticks we'll use onn the Tri) HobbyPartz (I LOVE the ExceedRC Alpha Motors!) Quanum Telemetry System (Currently on backorder, but I've got MY order in!) FancyFoam Going Out Of Business :( If you are diggin' on TriCopters and you plan to build along with us, following is a Bill Of Materials you'll need to gather for this weeks' segment: QSC TriCopter Airframe: Two: 12" x 24" x 1/8" Light Ply or Birch Ply One: 3/4" square, 48" long dowel (or Two 36" lengths) Six: 4-40 screws 1 - 1 1/4" long Six: Blind Nuts (preferrable) or locking nuts Six: 4-40 sized washers (or Twelve if you use the locking nuts instead of blind nuts) One: 4 1/2" - 4 3/4" x 1/4" diameter rod (aluminum or music wire) One: 1/4" I.D. Wheel Collar Three: Nylon Washers, 1/4" I.D. Two: Nylon Shoulder Bushings, 1/4" I.D. I am planning to have the templates, instructions, and videos up for the airframe build in the next day, or three. Keep checking AllThingsCrash.com, as that's where all the dope will be!
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Mon, 28 February 2011
A guest in the workshop? Youbetcha! In this 107th show we get to talk with Greg Drusjack, owner of Mud Duck Aviation. If you've been in the hobby for any real length of time, then you no doubt know all about the iconic "Ducks" that were designed by Tom Chipley. Over the years, the Mud Ducks have been described as "beautiful", "so ugly they're beautiful", "just down-right goofy", and even "what the Heck!". Whatever you may think of them personally, though, you'll agree that they are a must-have staple for any hangar. Don't believe me? Just build one and take it to your local field and see if you can find ANYONE without a smile on their face when they see it. LOL LINKS: Check Out The AllThingsCrash Poll Tell Congress To Protect Model Aviation!
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Mon, 21 February 2011
In this 106th release of our show, Tim and I continue on with our discussion from last week regarding "Unconventional Tools". Also, the RCadvisor tells us about using Expo in our radios for the throttle channel (something I honestly never thought of doing, but will certainly check out!), and we have a special guest in the workshop to talk with us about an inexpensive flight stabilization system for our multi-rotor designs. LINKS:
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Mon, 14 February 2011
In this week's installment we'll share some pictures and videos sent in from some of our listeners, and then discuss some tools we use that were not necessarily manufactured with the purpose of RC in mind. Also, the RCadvisor is back with another segment and you get still another update on my TriCopter project (it's only a ball-link away from flying!). LINKS: Pictures of Stef's TriCopter (featured on ATC) Stef's Tri Flying in Windy Perth, Australia 11 year-old Jase Rockin' a McFoamy (from WMParlkFlyers) Wolfcraft EasyCut Utility Cutters
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Mon, 7 February 2011
This week we discuss perhaps the hottest product announcement this quarter - the release of a new flavor of Spektrum's DSM technology. Was it the "J" standard like what Futaba has with their FASST system that I predicted quite some time ago? It doesn't look like it. Spektrum continues the love with their release of the new DX10T transmitter with a form factor reminiscent of what the folks in Europe have enjoyed for many years. In addition to these discussions, we'll talk about some listener emails, the BluWing Tim is getting at SEFF, and the RCadvisor discusses the use of digital servos with FM transmitters. LINKS: How To NOT Be Safe With Your Heli (Thanks, Stef!) Matt's TriCopter Adventure (Lots Of Data, Vids, and Pics - Thanks, Matt!) Spektrum DX10T (Mikey Likes It!) HellRazor_77's BluWing (note that when this drops off the first page you can find it in the ALL ARTICLES section of my site) Discussion Of HellRazor's "454"
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Mon, 31 January 2011
In our 103rd show we delve into a couple of product reviews! After sharing a couple of listener emails, we'll tell you all about Ron's new Hyperion Sniper and my SlowBipe that I've been trying to spotlight for a couple of weeks now. Also, there's a pretty thorough update on my TriCopter project, and the RCadvisor is back again this week for some continued discussion on finding an optimal Center Of Gravity (CG) for your plane. LINKS: RCG MultiWiiCopter Thread (It's A BIG One!) SparkFun Inventor's Kit (Mine's on it's way!) SlowBipe Review (Sorry, still a work in process)
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Mon, 24 January 2011
This week we dip into the ol' mailbag to share some great emails we've received and answer a listener's question about batteries. We also share some cool video links and a great servo database I found while researching a modest-priced tail-roto gyro servo I've been needing for my helicopter. As well, the RCadvisor is back with another informative segment, too! LINKS:
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Mon, 17 January 2011
We are smack in the middle of building season here in the states, so it seems as good a time as any to have our annual safety discussion to help our new pilots (and perhaps even some seasoned ones) to stay safe while enjoying this great sport. In this 101st installment we'll discuss safety in the workshop, safety while transporting your toys, and even some safety at your flying site. Remember, it's all fun and games until someone loses an eye! LOL LINKS: Do YOU follow this Safety Code? If you are in the Salisbury, NC area on February 19th, you just have to check out this Swap Meet!
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Mon, 10 January 2011
Interesting title for a podcast, huh? It's the name of a children's song my kids like on the XM Kids channel on satellite radio, and I found it fit this week's show. This show starts the THIRD year of this podcast; this is our 100th installment (i.e., TRIPLE digits); this week we add a new THIRD person to our team. See what I mean? LOL If you've heard this song before, congratulations - you are now singing it in YOUR head. Happy New Year! In this show we'll introduce my buddy Ron, we'll discuss the loot we got for CHRISTmas recently, we'll get another Ask The RCadvisor segment in, and we'll talk a bit about our resolutions for this year. LINKS: XtremeFlyer January Photo Contest MultiPlex Fox (scroll down to find it) Hyperion Sniper (Amazon seems to have the best price) Tim's FPV Design (sign up to see the pics!)
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Sun, 26 December 2010
Sometimes an hour is just not enough time to cover all of the materials we want to, so in this week's 99th installment we'll pick up where we left off with last week's show. Did you get some really cool swag for CHRISTmas? If so, SEND ME SOME PICS! LOL With this show, we bring 2010 to a close. May each and every one of you enjoy a happy, healthy, and safe New Year, and may 2011 off you more properity than you know how to handle. We'll be back in a week, or two, with our 100th episode! Woot!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!
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Sun, 19 December 2010
Hey, gang! I'm traveling today enroute to the grand state of Michigan to visit my family for CHRISTmas (wish me luck! LOL). Tim and I were, however, able to make some time to discuss some of the things that made 2010 a great year for us. There have been lots of great events; we've enjoyed many successes and accomplishments, and there have been too many new products hit the market this year to possibly cover (but we sure try!). We hope you enjoy this 98th installment. :) This will be my last opportunity to wish you all the best for this holiday season. I hope that you all remember the "reason" for the season, and may Santa bring you all of the goodies on your lists!
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Sun, 12 December 2010
In this 97th installment, I interview the PhlatBoyZ one last time for 2010. Join us as we look at the evolution of their product line this year and try to peer just a bit into the future! You may notice that there's no Dorsal in this podcast. I am sorry to have to report that he's been stricken with some medical problems that prohibit him from doing the show. What a crummy time of the year to be down! Dennis, I'll be thinking some good thoughts for your speedy recovery, bud! LINKS: Hance's G480 Build Pics (Front Page News Presently) Melbourne FD Using Some Quad Technology (Thanks, Matt!) Stef Flying His New TriWii-Copter In A Bit Of A Breeze PhlatForum (The place to find all the cool stuff we discuss this week)
Oopsie! Our show this week ran a little long and I totally forgot to mention an addendum to our "Dear Santa" list that we talked about last week! Our buddy and long-time listener, RCDude07, has a few really nice things on his CHRISTmas list... Dear Santa,
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Mon, 6 December 2010
Well, the Holiday Season is upon us and, after our personal updates, Dennis, Tim, and I each share what's on our wishlists to Santa this year (as well as some listener lists, too). Additionally, you'll hear me talk about cutting MDF on my new Phlatty, you'll hear about some new feats in the full-scale aviation arena, and the RCadvisor will tell us about how we'll know when our design project goals have been fulfilled. LINKS: An Electric Home-built Takes Flight
Dear Santa, We hope you have had a great year this year and are ready for eating LOTS of milk and cookies during your trip around the world this CHRISTmas. I hope you're not working those elves too hard! Leo wants a brand new HK600GT helicopter to take his skills to the next level. Santa, would you happen to know a good, reasonably priced power system for one of these helis? Maybe your elves will know, huh. He would also enjoy someone putting in a local hobby shop in the St Augustine Florida area. Hance just wants some warmer weather so he can fly more, so if you should happen to bump into that Jack Frost character, could you ask him to lay off with the cold weather just abit? If not, he could prolly use some coal in his stocking to help him stay WARM! :) Dennis has been a really good boy this year and would really like an E-Flite Blade mSR to help him get into helicopter flying. Oh, and if it's not too much to ask, could he also get an FPV system? That would be so cool! Little Timmy has also been good and would LOVE to have a Radian Pro, an R/C Ultralight from like one of THESE or maybe even one of THESE , and maybe even a 108" Mud Duck from Mud Duck Aviation. Mikey has prolly not been the best he could be all year, but he'll certainly try harder next year (I promise!). In addition to one of everything those other guys have on THEIR list, I would really dig on getting a SlowBipe, a DIY Drones ArduPilot System, a Go Pro Hero HD camera system, and a Parrot by AR Drones! Oh, a Dubro EZ Bender would make a great stocking stuffer! Sincerely, Leo, Hance, Dennis, Tim, and Michael
PS - Oh yeah, I guess Peace On Earth would be an okay gift, too. PPS - Last time I saw you, you looked like you were losing weight. Looking good, Santa!
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Mon, 29 November 2010
In our 95th installment, we discuss our friend's new Micro Yak and and then break off into some MultiRotor discussion (Yep, I've been bitten by the bug!). Also, the RCadvisor shares with us some great information on making aerodynamic struts and braces (both decorative and strengthening) for our larger projects. Next week, we will be talking about what we will be putting on our CHRISTmas lists to Santa this year, and you're invited to participate, too! Just drop me an email (crash.hancock AT gmail.com) and tell us what you'd like to get this year and we'll read the letters on next week's show. Not a bad way of letting your friends and relatives know what you'd like to get, eh? (wink wink) LINKS: Toast's Micro Yak Doing It's Thing Some Great TriCopter Links ( 1, 2, 3 ) An Aerobatic QuadCopter?!? (Thanks Stef!) XAircraft X650 QuadCopter (My bud Randy has this and LOVES it!) If you go to THIS SITE and call the phone number listed at the bottom, you can ask them about the "seconds" that they have available. This is where Dorsal gets his $1 carbon tubing.
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Mon, 22 November 2010
Boy, we talked about quite a bit in this 94th installment! We cover some pre-holiday sales, where to get my SketchUp Basics DVD, a cool steal on a used PhlatPrinter, some contests, some wicked-cool RC Kites, another new offering from E-Flite, and the RCadvisor is back this week with some talk on battery technology.
LINKS: New Place To Get My SketchUp Basics DVD XtremeFlyer November Contests GO VOTE , ENTER NOW TO WIN THIS ONE! XtremeFlyer December Contest In The Works! Hobby Lobby Pre-Turkey Day Sale Hobby People Christmas In November (Check out that Diablo and Extra 300!) RC Speedometer For Android (How about one for iPhone??)
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Mon, 15 November 2010
Even though it's been a CRAZY week around my place, we've got our 93rd show here for you! There's some info on driving buses, shooting video, a123 batteries, and we have a special visit from our buddy and fill-in cohost, IFLYOS! Also, if you've been wanting to snag a copy of my SketchUp Basics for the PhlatPrinter CNC DVD Tutorial, there's info in this 'cast on how to order your copy today! LINKS: An 8 Foot INDOOR B17!?! (WOW!!) Info On Ordering My DVD is HERE
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Mon, 8 November 2010
Some "technical difficulties" with the first recording lead to having to re-record this week's show. Nonetheless, I think you'll find some good information in this 92nd installment. I've got some videos for you to check out, some more contest information, some new places to get some great products that are made right here in the good ol' USA, and our RCadvisor sheds some light on the branding of some of the products we love. LINKS: PhlatPrinter 3 Tour and Cutting Planet-CNC USB Card and Software Hover And Smile's Mach One Combat Flyer XtremeFlyer Contest 1, Contest 2 Cool Places to get your Foamie Fix: 3DMon Designs (oops! - forgot to mention this one in the show) MiamiRacer's Wicked Cool Site!
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Mon, 1 November 2010
Boy, it was one busy week for me! I'll clue you in on it in this 91st installment, as well as answer some listener emails. Plus, we've got an all new Ask The RCadvisor segment this week, as well! LINKS:
FlyDude's RCG Blog And 3DHS Edge Video Inkscape (Free App For Drawing And Converting PDF to Vectors) Incompetech (FREE Graphiing Paper!)
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Sun, 24 October 2010
We're back again this week with a little more talk about the Micro Airplane scene. After flying my new Ultra Micro 4-Site a bit, I am lovin' it! We also discuss E-Flite's latest announcement a bit - The UMX Extra 300! This little plane looks to be BIG on performance and it looks like E-Flite has another winner on it's hands. Oh, yeah - eventhough I was unable to attend the 3D Hobby Shop OktoberFest Fly-In in Austin this weekend (a true shame, since I was IN Austin!), I got a few notes to share from my buddy Ron, that WAS there. LINKS: Fine Line Automation CNC (where MINE came from) Halloween Decor At The PhlatForum (Register to see pics) A Deal On Some Micro Hardware Over At RCG UMX Extra 300 Discussion And Vid At RCG Some 3DHS Oktoberfest 2010 Pics
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Sun, 17 October 2010
In our 89th session, we talk about batteries, ESC's, Spektrum AR6100's, a little more about my playing with RealFlight G5.5 (boy, do I LOVE Dynamic Slope Soaring!), and my official entry into Micro RC Flight with the Micro 4-Site I got for my birthday! Also, thanks to Hobby People, we've got some more STEALS to talk about this week! LINKS: PhlatBoyZ (PhlatPrinters and the batteries I ordered)
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Sun, 10 October 2010
In our 88th airing, we talk about a bunch of stuff, including some new items coming out, another great contest, some great used equipment for sale CHEAP, and a BIG video project that I worked on this past week. We hope you enjoy it! LINKS: Another Great XtremeFlyer Contest (Prizes from HERE and HERE) HeadsUpRC (Great Products, Info, Shipping, and Customer Service) Some Great Deals On Used PhlatPrinters (HERE and HERE) Gyros For People? (Thanks to David F for this link!)
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Sun, 3 October 2010
Sorry, gang, but something suddenly came up. LOL I hope to be back next week! Category:general
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Sun, 26 September 2010
After editing this 87th installment, I am ashamed to hafta say that the pace is REALLY slow! LOL I apologize for this - very little sleep can have this affect. Nonetheless, we talk a bit about how RC has made an appearance on television this past week, some new offerings from Hobby Lobby that are certain to be a hit, as well as speculate what might be going on with the Ultra Micro 4-Site. LINKS: Dorsal's 4x4 Build And Those Cool New Connectors
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Sun, 19 September 2010
It's been two months since we've had a chance to visit with the PhlatBoyZ (Mark and Trish Carew) so what better time to get an update from them than right now when they're on the cusp of releasing their latest piece of CNC equipment - The PhlatPrinter MK3! Most of you guys that have been following the progress of this long-awaited jewel have a pretty good idea of what it will look like and the kind of things it will do, but in this 86th installment we get into some of the latest improvements to the electronics package and workflow that will be implemented in it. Believe it or not, (as if the PhlatBoyZ hadn't already made CNC easy enough) they are making it even EASIER for the rankest of beginners to learn how to use! LINKS: EZ-G540 for Gecko G540 Controllers
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Sun, 12 September 2010
It's been a really tough week for me and this show stinks of it! LOL After some off-topic discussion, we talk about some HITS that I've found on the interwebs (some of which I have included on my Steals Of The Week), a MISS that I would be concerned about gambling money on, and a RANT that I've harbored for way too long. I apologize in advance if you find that this 85th installment is too far off the mark - even for me! LINKS:
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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: |
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!
Happy 234th, America! You don't look a day over 200. Category:general
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Sun, 27 June 2010
In this 75th installment (75 already??), after we get a few little news items out of the way, we get to hang out a bit with fellow PhlatClub member Shaun "3Dmon" Frank. We learn that Shaun, a capable 3D pilot as well as apt RC Aircraft designer, has created a website for the sole purpose of sharing his wares with the world! Additionally, I've uploaded videos #9 and #10 of the e-QSC build where I cover some pushrods information, mounting the wing to the fuselage, and building and mounting the empennage. Have you started YOUR e-QSC yet? LINKS: New DX8 Radio Coming to the USA 3DMon Discusses the Speedy on RCFC #71
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Sun, 20 June 2010
After last week's LONG weekend trip I'm finally back in my workshop with Dorsal joining me for our 74th installment. Tune in for some reflection of last weekend's fun, talk of a new RC-based forum, another visit from The RCadvisor, and talk of the fuselage build for the e-QSC.
LINKS: This is a Q.H.O.R. XtremeFlyer RC Forum 2DogRC (Remember to use Coupon Code "CrashCast" to save 10%!) Revoultion 3D Trainer (That plane Frosty had) Hit Up My YouTube Channel For e-QSC Build Vids!
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Sun, 13 June 2010
What a busy week it's been! In this 73rd installment, I'll tell you about it, as well as a cool event I attended. Next week we'll get back with the RCadvisor and the e-QSC build, but in the mean time I hope you enjoy my tales and these cool links:
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Wed, 9 June 2010
Hey gang! This is just a quick note to let you know that I will be taking a 1 week break from the Scratch-Build of the e-QSC. The reason? I am heading out of town enroute to Slater, MO for SPADFest 2010! Before I leave, however, I am planning on starting an official Build Log over at RCG to cover this project. I have been working diligently to build a second plane so I can shoot all the necessary photos for the RCG thread, and I have just about finished the wing portion of the build so that the thread will be caught up to the videos. Whew! This is a LOT of work! LOL The next podcast, if all goes as planned, will be detailed coverage of SPADFest. I'm probably not going to have enough time to get some "plastic" ready to fly, but will have cameras and notebook in hand to give this cool event the coverage it so deserves. Remember, it was the SPADders that actually first taught us that materials other than balsa could be used to contruct our planes! So, get those e-QSC wings built, but try to refrain from starting your fuselage just yet, since I have some neat things to show you on this - you won't be building over the plans for this part! Thanks for your understanding... Category:general
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Sun, 6 June 2010
It's been a busy week in the workshop! LOL Please join us this week for some information on a couple of upcoming events and news on some new products now available. Our buddy, the RCadvisor (Carlos), is backagain this week to discuss the potential use of Carbon in place of balsa parts, too. The meat of this week's broadcast? Well, the Scratch-building Club has officially started! This week, we build the wing for the e-QSC! The total PDF Plans and Templates package is available on my site, and the first four video tutorials to help you along are on YouTube (links below). Additionally, I have created a new "Listener's Stuff" section to the support site (AllThingsCrash.com) so that I have a place to show off the photos of the cool stuff you guys send in to me! If you've got an interesting build you want to share with everyone (whether it's a balsa or foam build), send in your pics and I'll get them posted!! LINKS: Hobby City Harness (with safety caps)
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Sun, 30 May 2010
In this 71st installment, we discuss Dorsal's progress and newest acquisitions, a cool site I found (cardboard? REALLY?), Larry's Blue Foam Wonder (as featured in Park Pilot magazine!), the RCadvisor talks a bit about scaling down airplanes, and I offer up a couple more great suppliers of balsa kits (for Corey from last week's show). As well, the cat is out of the bag! I've been kicking around the concept of online tutorials to help more people discover the magic that is balsa, but Fred (a very talented balsa builder) lit the fire beneath me so we're off. It's gonna be a great summer!! LINKS: Oh, and before I forget, here's your shopping list! Four - 3/16" x 3/16" x 36" balsa sticks One - 1/4" x 1/4" x 36" balsa stick Three - 1/16" x 4" x 36" balsa planks Five - 1/8" x 4 x 36" balsa planks One - piece of 6" x 6" x 1/8" Lite Ply If your budget allows, pick up a small sheet of 1/32" ply, too. It's great for strengthening! Buying the sizes I've shown above, you'll have some scrap left over. I actually used quite a few 3" wide planks, but rather than make the list too confusing, I've just shown 4" stock. It's better to have some left over for another project than to be short and have to postpone your building session! If you do NOT have a local hobby shop to get this stuff from, head on over to one of my favorite foam vendors that now sells balsa at very reasonable prices - RCFoam! |
Sun, 23 May 2010
In our 70th show, we dip into the ol' mailbag and share some listener emails. We talk a bit about engine tuning, some "real" kit suggestions, and some Desktop CNC options. Also, Carlos tells us about some things to consider when doubling the size of a model. Oh, and is there a hint in the air of something new and cool on the horizon? Hmmm.... LINKS: |
Sun, 16 May 2010
After a long time without one, we're back with the PhlatBoyZ for an update on the state of things in PhlatLand. In this 69th installment you'll learn what's in stock, what's beeing repurposed for in-house production, and what's on the horizon, so be sure to tune in! Fear not, fellow RCadvisor fans, Carlos will be back again next week to unravel another RC Mystery.
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Sun, 9 May 2010
As discussed in show #68... :) Category:general
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Sun, 9 May 2010
It's been another busy week around here, but I've managed to squeeze in a couple of RC-related activities! First off, in this 68th installment I do a Mini Review on the PhlatBoyZ "PhlatFormer" Vacuum Forming Machine and then I tell a little about the SPAD e-PBF's I'm working on for SPADFest 2010. Do you have a "Spektrumized" 8103, 9303, or one of the 10 channel JR radios with a loose Spektrum module? If so, you'll certainly want the dope in this episode!! LINKS: PhlatFormer (where you get one)
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Mon, 3 May 2010
It's been a slow week on the RC front for me, but some airborne adventures were had when I took the family out for some kite flying at our local Kite Festival. My PhlatFormer arrived earlier this past week (with a couple of surprises in the box, too!), as well as my big order from HeadsUpRC, so you'll hear a bit about that, too! LINKS: My New Kite
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Sun, 25 April 2010
While the title of this 66th installment is silly, the actual topic is no laughing matter. Please make certain that you're flying safely and responsibly. Also in this show there's discussion of the SPADFest 2010 event, some new gear I purchased and the projects I intend to put it in, and another visit from Carlos Reyes in this week's Ask The RCadvisor segment. Oh, and I just heard that my new PhlatFormer is on it's way!!! LINKS: Heli Attack Video 1, Video 2, and Video 3 Wanna DONATE To The Cause? A Nitro PBF SPAD (like Crash used to fly) HeadsUpRC (where I got all my goodies I discuss in this show) PhlatFormer (sorry :( the special intro pricing I bought mine for is over) |
Sun, 18 April 2010
This show is aptly named for all of the links we are providing to cool stuff we saw last week. Of course, we saw so much stuff that we could continue on with links for the next several weeks, but we're going to try to refrain from that. LOL Also, Carlos is back this week with our Ask TheRCadvisor segment! LINKS: National Museum Of The Air Force JT's Interview With The Tank Man (Dave Shultz) Wichita TankMan's YouTube Channel Darrell Sprayberry And His Jet Ranger Cool Air-To-Air Vid Of Darrell's Ranger LazerToyz (scroll down to see the charger we mentioned) Ray and Don With The 1928 Ford Trimotor (I hope it won!) The "Machine" Don Made For Creating The Corrugated Skin Dorsal's YouTube Channel (check out his vids from Toledo) RCFC Is Back At It Again! ModelAero - Some Sweet Laser-cut Kits
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Tue, 13 April 2010
Woohoo! Since I managed to screw up the the podcast recording of our live session in Toledo, I was at least able to extract the audio from the video-feed that we put up on UStream (see the previous blog post for the link to that). Without a doubt, you would probably be better served by going over to Ustream and watching the video webcast - it will most likely make more sense seeing and hearing us, rather than just hearing us. Nonetheless, this installment now makes iTunes as an official show... Please excuse our "goofiness" - it was a LOOONG show and by the time we got to sit down and record this, we were all so mentally and physically "spent" that we were really out of it (no, no alcohol was involved in the taping of this segment! LOL). Regardless of the content and sound quality, we sure did have fun! With any luck at all, next week's show will contain much better information, so be sure to check us out! Links:
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Sun, 11 April 2010
Boy, have we been BUSY!! As of right now, there is no MP3 available for this week's 64th installment that was recorded LIVE from the Park Inn (near the SeaGate Center) where the Toledo show is held annually. I did, however, remember this year to press the RECORD button for the video stream, so if click the following link you will be taken to my UStream page where you can see the show. I am hoping that when I get home I'll be able to extract the audio from this video and edit it in to a podcast episode "properly" so that you can still snag it in iTunes. Please excuse my goofiness, and no, no alcohol was involved in the making of this show (though it would have probably been better to lead you to believe there was! LOL).
Toledo Show 2010 Webcast I'm hopeful that we'll be able to bring you more detailed info from the show next week after significant sleep has been had and notes reviewed. :) Category:general
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Sun, 4 April 2010
In this 63rd installment, we get all "PSA" on you! Seriously though, this week we offer up a bunch of great tips to help you enjoy this cool sport in a safe and responsible manner. There was so much material to cover that we were unable to get in our weekly Ask The RCadvisor segment, but fear not - Carlos will be back in two weeks! Remember, next week were are planning our annual LIVE TOLEDO SHOW, so be sure to follow me on Twitter for details as they become available. LINKS: Horizon On Facebook (Can you spot the April Fools Products?) |
Sun, 28 March 2010
Much Ado About Nothing - not as in Shakespeare's romantic comedy, but instead like, unfortunately, not a lot to report from the RC front. Dennis has been working on the "Observ-a-shed" and I've just completed and shipped two planes for the open-flying in Toledo. In this 62nd installment we yammer on about various things on the upcoming Toledo Weak Signals RC Show. Speaking of that, we are also looking at doing a video webcast LIVE from Toledo (not from the floor - more like from the hotel room after Saturday evening flying, like we did last year). If you guys are interested in seeing us all (me, Dennis, the PhlatBoyZ, and anyone else we can get) and hearing that week's show live, then go to AllThingsCrash to vote! If we get enough interest, we'll do it!
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Sun, 21 March 2010
Well, I braved the cold, the heavy winds, and the torrential downpour to make my way north to the Weatherford Aero Modeling Society's annual Swap Meet and Auction! I was able to resist blowing my life's savings on all the goodies I found there and only made a meager little $20 purchase. Something that this club has added to this event since my last visit are informative lectures given by key people in the RC Industry. In addition to renewing some old friendships at this huge event, I was also able to form another one with my acquaintence of Rick Cummins, owner of C&M Solutions Hobby AND one of the newest PhlatClub members (my first meeting with a fellow Texas PhlatPrinter enthusiast!)! I'm doing a solo act this week, so hang on - I'm all over the board on this one! LOL LINKS: One Supplier Of Thin G10 B-8 Micro Servos (I bought 4 to try out) My New Sanyo Camera Win A New PhlatFormer Vacuum Forming Machine at the PhlatForum!
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Sun, 14 March 2010
We're back again this week with talk of our Toledo Show preparations, some recent purchases and a new plane coming out soon (as well as a great scratch project). I am getting a couple of custom wound motors worked up by the Master himself and we also share a couple more great websites geared toward teaching newer RC enthusiasts the things they need to know about electric flight. Links:
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Sun, 7 March 2010
In this 59th installment the whole team is here to discuss happenings in our RC lifes, as well as some future events on our schedules. I also talk a little about my new RC Kite (it's almost complete now!) and share a letter from DaveReap that contains some great tips for RC Kite-making. Oh, and in addition to another Ask The RCadvisor segment, I've got a couple of great Steals Of The Week!
Links: Virginia Pre-Spring Fling (Tim's going to this one!) WAMSRC Swap Meet (Crash should be at this one) Toledo Show (Look for Crash AND Dorsal here) Some Of My Favorite Shows: ATTF, RCFC LIVE, RCFreak, NZ Parkflyers, PhlatShow
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Sun, 28 February 2010
After some rather strange weather this week kept me from getting my flying fix on, I decided to get started on a build I've been wanting to do for quite some time. In this 58th installment we discuss that weather, that build, an upcoming event in Virginia, and in addition to all of that cool stuff, Carlos is back with another Ask The RCadvisor segment containing some info on KF Airfoils!
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Fri, 26 February 2010
I finally took the necessary time to publish my build review for the new XtremeFoamies Sentinel F3B/3D plane! If you're interested in this great little plane, click on the link below to read all about it on my support site!
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Sun, 21 February 2010
Join us in this 57th installment where we visit with PhlatBoyZ, Mark and Trish, and learn of all the cool things they've been up to during the last month. There's talk of JeepOplanes and Hover-Hoppers, the PhlatFormer Vacuum Forming Machine, and perhaps a way to obtain fully built and tested PhlatPrinters for those that just don't want to take on a machine build! Oh, and one more thing - a new PhlatScript will be released very soon and it has more great features! This workflow is not just for PhlatPrinters anymore! We'll be back next week with another Ask The RCadvisor segment, so keep those questions coming!
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Sun, 14 February 2010
In this 56th installment, we talk about the new Spektrum 10 channel radio that will most likely not be seen in the USA (although I really like it's form factor), some Balsa kits that you can use with that PZ Brick or AR6400, as well as the new XtremeFoamies Sentinel that I just finished and maidened. We also get a visit from the RCadvisor, as well as discuss the best place to get mounts for your motor with an 8mm bearing tube.
Notable Links: "Multiplex-Styled" Spektrum 10t Hang Flat, and other goodies StevensAero V2.4 Kits - S-POU, PuddleBug, LiddleBug, and LiddleRod XtremeFoamies Sentinel WMParkflyers Motor Mounts
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Sun, 7 February 2010
In this 55th installment it's me and Tim bringing you some updates, news of a new and upcoming PhlatBoyZ offering, and some great new airframes to consider for that Micro RC gear you may have laying around. Carlos is back with another "Ask The RCadvisor" segment, too! Notable Links: Mario's Video - Installing EastRC Parts BEST Deal ANYWHERE On A CC Thunderbird 9 Building an RC Kite? I got my Carbon Fiber HERE Coming Soon - the PhlatFORMER! The Brainy Calculator, So You Don't Have To Be! My New Fvorite Spray Gun For Apple Barrel Paints Bill Lowe's Bird Kit for the Park Zone Brick Some Warbird Fun for that ParkZone Brick Already busted that new 4 Site? Put your gear in THIS PLANE
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Sun, 31 January 2010
There's lots of cool information in this week's show, including the first installment of a new segment we're trying out - Ask The RCadvisor! Carlos Reyes (Mr. RCadvisor, himself) will be joining us on a regular basis to answer your RC-related questions, so if you've been seeking the fountain of wisdom, your search is now over! Ask your questions HERE
Notable Links: What's A Sextant? DX6 Voltage Regulator Fix
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Sun, 24 January 2010
This week you get to listen to all three of us knuckleheads (me, Dorsal, and IFLYOS) ramble on about various things. We answer a listener's email about how we go about selecting a power system for a new project, and we clue you in on a special "Ask The RCAdvisor" segment that we hope to introduce next week!
Are you tired of the same old designs composed of balsa, foam, balsa and foam, foam and balsa, more foam, balsa, etc? LOL Well, how about just abandoning those old mediums? GO FLY A KITE! (An RC Kite, that is!) Lotsa Links: Watt Meters - Watt's Up, Super Whattmeter, Power Meter, Tenergy MotoCalc RCAdvisor Online Calculator The Original RC Kite - The IFO! Overseas Imitator With Some Unique Designs Awesome RC Kite Video From Singapore! Davereap's DIY RC Kite Thread Davereap's RC Night Kites Thread Wicked-Cool Vector Kites! Perhaps The Ultimate RC Kite! Some Great Kite Parts Suppliers: ChicoKites IntoTheWind GoodWinds KiteBuilder And, finally, if you are planning to embark on your own RC Kite Journey, you may consider getting the bulk of your parts from one of my favorite suppliers - RCFoam. They can hook you up with the CF, Motor, ESC, and those awesome Hextronics servos! |
Sun, 17 January 2010
This week we're honored to have an old friend back in the workshop with us - Mr. Carlos Reyes from RCAdvisor.com. Carlos spent the Fall of 2009 working on a very interesting project. You'll want to give this show a listen to get a glimpse into what kinds of considerations are made when designing aircraft for a specific purpose like UAV! Also, Carlos teases us a bit regarding some upcoming projects in his backlog. Do I smell another book? Hmmm...
Notable Links: RCAdvisor's Online Calculator RCAdvisor: Model Airplane Design Made Easy RCAdvisor's Modifly |
Sun, 10 January 2010
Hey gang, we're back! After a peaceful 2 week break (actually, I've been ill and trying to get my voice back for the last 2 weeks! LOL), we get a chance to visit with the PhlatBoyZ to find out what all they've been up to as well as see what their plans are for this new year.
I added an interesting goody in the Steals Of The Week section over at AllThingsCrash, as well as an article on 4 Axis Hot-Wire CNC Machines that so many of our listeners have been asking about, so pop over and check this stuff out! Notable Links: PhlatBoyZ (Main site) PhlatForum (Support forums) Losi MRC (Gift from my son) MUS (Gift from Guido!) |
Sun, 3 January 2010
I am so sorry, folks, but yours truly here is still down with this terrible upper respiratory infection which renders me somewhat unable to put out this week's installment of TheCrashCast. The good news is that I'm starting to get my voice back. The bad news is that I can't talk for 30 seconds without breaking out into an awful coughing fit. Thanks for your understanding!
We'll be back next week with this year's first installment. You'll want to tune in because we're slated to have the PhlatBoyZ back on to talk about their 2010 goals and I'm certain we'll hear all about that new commercial CNC machine they've just installed at PhlatBoyZ HQ! Category:general
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Sun, 20 December 2009
Well, what do you know? This is our 50th show and our last for 2009. Time sure flies when you're having fun! In this installment, we show some love for those that helped us make the show a success this year, as well as share our personal CHRISTmas Wish Lists.
Happy Holidays, and may all of your R/C dreams come true in 2010!!! See you next year! |
Mon, 14 December 2009
Review talk? Yep! In this installment we discuss Kevin Martin's (kmart) review of the LazerToyz' Lazer II over at RCGroups, my "light" review of RealFlight's G5 upgrade, and the build I have in process right now on the XtremeFoamies Sentinel (for an upcoming review). Also, Dorsal is finished with his contract work in Southern California and we get to welcome him back to the show.
Additionally, IFLYOS shares the details from his most recent indoor flying session at a new locale. Tim has some really great info for first-time indoor flyers! Also, check out the info on, quite possibly, the world's best model builder in the link below! Notable Links: Lazer II Review XtremeFoamies Sentinel Multiplex Fox FPV?? Young C. Park, Builder Extraordinaire Bill Lowe's PZ Bird Kit |
Mon, 7 December 2009
We are pleased to have Andy Erwin (Draftman) of MidCalSPADs as our guest this week. Andy used SPAD aircraft to reacquaint himself with the RC hobby after some time away, and even used these designs to teach his two sons the ropes of the flying game. Now Andy brings his work to you in the form of SPAD Flat- and ARF-kits for some of the most popular designs. Check out his site at the link below!
Notable Links Cool Enterprise HoverAndSmile MidCalSPADs Andy's YouTube Channel |
Mon, 30 November 2009
This week's show is a special one, in that we get to meet an incredible young lady active on the RC scene. Kimberly Panos (Pylon Princess) tells us all about the E-200 class of pylon racing that she and her husband, Mark, helped to organize with the Utah Valley Aeromodelers. As if RC Pylon Racing wasn't already enough to impress everyone in this male-dominated hobby, Kim is also an RC Heli pilot as well as a full scale pilot!
If your club is looking to come together in the spirit of competition with some Pylon racing, give this show a listen - there's lots of great info! Notable Links: Kim's E-200 Racer Valient-e 1/2A Racer E-Conversion The Panos Wing Quick Latch System Xcell 30 E-Conversion Motion Aero Building A Titan Tornado T-51 Video (wow!) Oh, yes! Here's Xtreme's Sentinel |
Mon, 23 November 2009
In this installment, Guru Aviation is the topic of discussion. It's me, Tim, and Chris Carnes talking all about the wares this new online supplier of foam-flavored heavenly goodness offers. Anybody for a 3D performer that requires ABSOLUTELY ZERO carbon fiber for structural reinforcement? If so, the Lucky Yak and King 260 are the planes for you!
Guys, while our ladies are away spending all that hard-earned cash on Black Friday sales this week, do your part to support your hobby and our nation's economy with Black Friday RC sales! I'll be posting what I find on the Steals Of The Week section at AllThingsCrash very soon! Notable Links: GuruAviation Chris' Website Tim's Website Wings Of Inspiration 4 Guys, One Plane Vid |
Wed, 18 November 2009
For you folks that have heard me talk about the Utah Valley Aeromodelers and their great site that has all of the rules for their Pylon Racing, you can now see their site 'cause it's back up!
UVA Site If you wanna find the rules for their 1/2A Pylon Racing, click on "Articles", then "1/2A Pylon Racing", then "Electric Rules". The page will show an Internal Error, but it should also give an option to download a PDF containing the rules... Category:general
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Mon, 16 November 2009
In this installment, Tim and I get to visit with Mark and Trish of PhlatBoyZ fame to discover what all they've been up to in the last few weeks. It turns out, they've been quite busy! Amongst other things discussed, it looks like we'll be getting another PhlatScript very soon.
We also get to throw out some news about an up and coming JR offering! We'll get you more on this as information becomes available. Notable Links: PhlatBoyZ main site PhlatForum support site PhlatStore New JR Radio? |
Mon, 9 November 2009
In this show, Tim gives a full report on the Fighter Flight Against Cancer Fly-In. You may recall from last week's show that this event serves as a memorial to the late Mr. Kenneth Martin, as well as honors others that are fighting (or have fought and lost) the dreaded battle against various forms of cancer. Check the link below for information on how you may also contribute to this event!
Thanks go out to Phil (pval3 on RCG) for turning us on to a supplier of hot-wire cut foam wing cores that are based on the old injection-molded cores that ACE RC used to provide. These core sets were the foundation for many scracth-built planes over the years, including many design by the late Mr. Fred Reese. Of course, we talked about some other stuff, but I'm too lazy to sum it up here, so check out these links: FFAC Contribution Info ACE Foam Wings Reese Simple Series Plans SOTW CNC Foam Cutter Plans |
Sun, 1 November 2009
While one co-host is away (reluctantly), another steps in this week to warm his seat. IFLYOS (remember him from waaaay back on our 23rd show, RadioActive!?) will be filling in for Dorsal the next few weeks bringing us news from all points in the Eastern Seaboard (well, kinda).
If you have a line on a Ripper or Shredder kit from Lanier RC, or some information to help me recreate them, please email me! Has my talk of boycott spurred your desire to lend some support? The contact info I mentioned during the show is: (800) 654-0688, ext. 76567 (Virginia). Feel free to reference complaint # 5529177. Notable Links: Reason For Boycott XtremeFoamies - The Place to get your Ghost on! GhostPlane Review Fighter Flight Against Cancer |
Sun, 25 October 2009
We've covered a lot of ground this week with a PSA, a mention of my freshly built Axon Racing Micro Aces P51 from 2DogRC (use Coupon Code "CrashCast" to save 10%!), a personal challenge to you RC junkies out there, and a cool interview with SpadMan!
We say fair-well to our good friend Dorsal this week, as he will be stepping away from the mic for about a month and a half while work tugs at him. Notable Links: Ace Hobby Sig Manufacturing Radical RC Early RC Model Kits Select Hobbies |
Sun, 18 October 2009
What are they, how do they work, what kinds have I used? What the heck am I talking about? Pushrods, of course (and everything you've ever wanted to know about them)! Also in this show, I mention that I'm expecting to add another bird to the harem. I've ordered a pair of Multiplex Fox's to see just what I can make this plane do.
Be sure you check out AllThingsCrash for the latest pics of the "ObservaShed" as well as some Steals Of The Week that won't be on sale for very long! Notable Links: Multiplex Fox (where I bought mine) King Of All Fox Threads Glider Fox Another Glider Fox Pylon Fox Pylon Fox Video (Too Cool!) EDF Fox FPV Fox OMG!! Fox Wiki |
Sun, 11 October 2009
This week the PhlatBoyZ, Mark and Trish, stop by the workshop to tell us all about the new expansion going on right now over at PhlatBoyZ Headquarters. They have been so busy the last few weeks and we try our best to catch up as much as we can!
Be sure to hit up AllThingsCrash for this week's two Steals Of The Week finds! Notable Links: Xtreme Foamies, our buddy John's new store PhlatForum PhlatBoyZ PhlatBoyZ Store |
Sun, 4 October 2009
What a fun-filled week! I got in the first "real" cuts with the new CNC machine and also got a chance to hang with some really cool SPADders at the SPADs Over Texas 2009 event in Denton, Texas. There were examples of the typical SPADs that I flew years ago, but I was quite surprised by some of the new concepts that people are making nowadays!
Notable Links: Fred Reese, In His Own Words Plans By Fred Reese Playing Catch With SpadMan (Thanks, Kris!) Say Cheese! (Pay no attention to the ugly giant in the back!) SPAD Twist 3D Knock-Off by FrostKG FrostKG's Electric SPAD AV PapaBear's SWEET Ugly Stick-like SPAD SPADWorld Forum SpadToTheBone, A great place for getting started! Thanks to PapaBear for the pics (and "football" commentary on Frost's video) LOL I'll get the Lipo Vid and a pic of Spadman's Buttercup up soon! |
Mon, 28 September 2009
I just found out that the event information that I announced in the last CrashCast installment has changed. The gathering will still be on Saturday, October 3rd, but the locale has changed.
For those of you that are planning to attend this cool event, please check out the following links that give directions to the North Texas Aeromodelers flying site (new event site) which is in Denton, TX, NOT Decatur, as previously mentioned. SpadWorld.net SOTex 2009 Thread (see the updated first post) Google Map to the Event Site Google Map Close-up of Event Site I hope to see you there! Category:general
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Sun, 27 September 2009
Listen in as we discuss email and visits from some of our friends, as well as discuss our normal wide range of topics including my new Multi4 charger and another new offering from Horizon Hobbies.
If you have a question or comment that you would like mulled over on a future show, please feel free to email me at the address mentioned in this installment! Notable Links: Carlos' RCAdvisor Bigger Piplane 3DMon's SketchUp to PDF Tutorial Randy's BIG Bird Fozzy's MKI PhlatPrinter TurboFlea My New Charger RCFoam Ultra-Micro 4-Site |
Sun, 20 September 2009
We're back again this week, but this time with better sound quality and some talk about some planes I'm certain you'll want to check out. Whether you're a seasoned pilot or just getting your feet wet in the RC hobby, consider building a SPAD as your next plane. SPADs (Simple Plastic Airplane Designs), built from seemingly unorthodox materials, offer the builder unique, rugged, and inexpensive designs that perform well. This will probably be the first of several segments on these types of aircraft! LOL Thanks go out to Spadman for inspiring this episode!
A quick correction: I mentioned in this show that the supplier of my FIRST SPAD aircraft (Airmadillo Kombat 40) was out of business. The truth is, it looks as though they are still alive and kicking! Be sure to check out their site; it's the first link below! Notable Links: Airplane Factory SPADWorld Forums SpadToTheBone RCGroups SPAD Threads SPAD Combat Site |
Mon, 14 September 2009
While surfing this evening I happened upon a very cool site - DLPlanes.com. I haven't figured it all out yet, but it appears that two young gents (from the UK, perhaps?) have started their own site to show folks "how it's done" in the RC world.
After cruising around their site for a bit, I discovered a link to their YouTube Channel and I must say that I'm quite impressed! These kiddoes really seem to know what they're doing!! Look out, Dave Powers! Daniel and Luis are coming for ya!! Be sure you subscribe to these guys' videos. I have a feeling we're gonna see some very cool stuff from them! DLPlanes YouTube Channel Category:general
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Sun, 13 September 2009
We're back with the PhlatBoyZ this week for our monthly update, and what an update it is! Listen as we discuss the latest release of the PhlatScript, as well as changes made to the pricing structure affecting all new PhlatPrinter orders. Oh yeah, and this installment also contains some interesting information about a NEW machine that the PhlatBoyZ expect to be offering very soon! This information even caught ME off guard! LOL Also, the PhlayBoyZ now have an official online store for hawking their wares to the world!
I apologize for the sound quality on my channel in this show. For some reason, my PC decided out of the blue that it should default to my built-in mic rather than my Audio Technica studio mic. This perplexes me since the only thing I've used this PC for in the last 3 weeks is the podcast, and I have not monkeyed around with any of the audio settings for close to six months. Re-recording the show was not really an option, and I didn't want to deny you listeners this great, informative episode, so here it is cleaned up as best I can... |
Sun, 6 September 2009
In this installment we discuss some new planes that are on the market and are piquing our interest, as well as some info on where I'm at on the big CNC machine. Also we have some discussion on a couple of cool developments over at the PhlatForum.
Notable links: Adreher's Airbrushing Tips Decal Paper Pulso Motors Silhouette 3D Plane Phase 3 Squall EDF 3S and 4S 3DMon's "Speedy" Fozzy's MKI PhlatPrinter |
Sun, 30 August 2009
In this installment, we cover a LOT of ground with topics ranging from contests to some new products coming onto the scene. I also answer a particular listener's question regarding plane suggestions for a new engine that he's expecting in soon. As always, please hit up AllThingsCrash for this week's Steals Of The Week!
Notable Links: Football Fun FlyCamOneIII Info New AR6110 Receiver XY 26cc Engine GP Giant Big Stik ARF Decathlon ARF Sig Four Star 120 MoJo 65 Ultra Stick 120 Lite ARF Pulse 125 ARF Extra 260 180 ARF |
Sun, 23 August 2009
Back from vacation now so you get an update of my trip and flying fun. We also get around to answering a letter regarding just exactly how glow plugs stay lit without your ignitor hooked up.
Check out the SOTW section over at AllThingsCrash if you're looking for a fantastic deal on a complete flight pack for your indoor plane! Notable links: 2DogRC's Axon P-51 (I have mine in now!) Davis Deisel Conversions Mackinac Island Info |
Tue, 18 August 2009
I posted a couple of videos over at AllThingsCrash from my vacation. The first video is my screwing around with the PBF that I took to fly. The second video is of the deer that came up to the house every evening.
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Sun, 16 August 2009
In this installment, we get our monthly PhlatPrinter fix with an interview with the PhlatBoyZ,
Mark and Trish. We get some updates on the PhlatBoard, the Surfer Dude
plane designed by Mark, and various other cool things going on in the
PhlatLab. Something all modelers will want to check out is the video that PhlatForum
member 3DMon composed to show us how to take any SketchUp design and
create their own PDF plans (both full and tiled) using the FREE CutePDF application.
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Sun, 9 August 2009
I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to get a podcast installment out
while being on vacation, but it all worked out just fine. Before
leaving out, I was able to get an interview in with Mr. LazerToyz
himself, Dan Greathouse. Dan gives us a glimpse as to how LazerToyz was founded and we talk about many of their offerings.
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Sun, 2 August 2009
PCV's??? LOL
In this show Dorsal and I gab about a few things, including my preparations for the vacation that I'll be heading out on in a few days. I will be reviewing the Axon Racing P51D airplane soon, since I ordered one from 2DogRC last evening and should be receiving it the week I return. Also, I'll be working up some sort of facsimile of Jackosmeister's Turbo Flea very soon to try out as a test-bed for the new 3,oookv Blue Wonder that HobbyCity has been selling. Remember, if you decide to follow suit and order yourself an Axon P51D kit, be sure to use coupon code "TheCrashCast" at 2DogRC to save 10% off your order! No real SOTW this week, but we did talk about some great deals over at HeadsUpRC. |
Sun, 26 July 2009
In this show, Dorsal and I discuss an assortment of things, so hold on and try to keep up! I got a chance to try out the water-slide paper I got from DecalPaper.com and I hafta say, the results were great! Unfortunately, the stuff didn't work on EPP because I ordered the inkjet paper instead of the temporary tattoo paper. Doh! Also, we talk a bit about the new E-Flite mSR FP Heli that is forthcoming.
This is the kinda show you get when we don't really nail down a specific topic and just "wing it"! LOL |
Sun, 19 July 2009
In this 28th installment, Dorsal and I get to hang out with none other than Mr. Carlos Reyes of RCAdvisor.com. With is second book now in print (RCAdvisor's ModiFly), 'Carlos Reyes' is a name fast becoming synonymous with RC technology made easy. Tune in and find out what Carlos is up to as well as some cool things on the horizon!
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Sun, 12 July 2009
In this installment, we catch everyone up on where I am with my new CNC machines (MKII and FineLineAutomation overhead gantry machine), as well as a new gizmo the PhlatBoyZ are working on (sorry, no PhlatBoyZ interview this month, but they'll be back next month!). Also, I give some dope on a nifty trick I found for putting graphics on your foamie using water-slide decals - the same material that is used for the temporary tattoos that the kids sport.
I touched on some nifty Steals Of The Week I've seen and will be posting over at AllThingsCrash soon in the appropriate section. Mentioned: DecalPaper.com Firetrappe's Mini How-To |
Sun, 5 July 2009
Dorsal and I do our weekly "BS Session" and talk about a host of things, including the Independence Day Parade I attended with my club and the new PiPlane (from RCGroups' sr71fan) that I've just worked up in SketchUp to cut on the PhlatPrinter.
Steals Of The Week are from HobbyPeople and HeadsUpRC and you can get the direct links by accessing the SOTW button over at AllThingsCrash. |
Mon, 29 June 2009
Last Thursday, I received the Wings Across America plane from Pilot #126 and I got to fly it with my fellow club members just before Dorsal and I got together for this week's show. You'll hear all about it in this 25th installment. Head on over to AllThingsCrash and you can see some pics we took.
For this week's Steals Of The Week I share a great find with one of my favorite suppliers. ToddsModels has reduced the prices for their Spektrum AR6100 receivers. You'll need to be a Todds Team Member to see these low prices, so be sure to take the time to sign up for the free membership. |
Sun, 21 June 2009
It's been a slow week here in the workshop this past week, so in addition to our usual banter, we share some listener emails.
Be sure to check out AllThingsCrash Steals Of The Week section for the items mentioned in this week's installment! |
Sun, 14 June 2009
In this installment we are honored to interview Tim King (aka IFLYOS here in cyberspace), one of the members of the RadioActive Airshows Show Team! Tim clues us in to how the team started, the great RC enthusiasts putting their hearts in it, as well as the kind of fun they have. This is a "must-hear" episode!
Be sure to check out the team's website to find out when you may be able to catch a performance! FlyRadioActive.com |
Sun, 7 June 2009
In this installment, Dorsal and I get our monthly update from the PhlatBoyZ. The MKII's are now shipping! I should be getting mine in the next week, or so, so look for my build review that will be upcoming.
Also, the Wings Across America 2008 plane is now in Texas. I expect to get my turn to fly it within the next week, or so, so maybe the next show will cover some of that action. For more information on this great project, you can visit the official website --> waa-08 Be sure to check out the Steals Of The Week section over at AllThingsCrash! I found a pretty good deal on a biplane at 2DogRC. Be sure to use Coupon Code "CRASHCAST" to save an additional 10% off your order! |
Mon, 1 June 2009
Do you have a trashed out Vapor sitting in the corner of your workshop? Do you have a Vapor that you now find "boring" and you're looking for something with a little more excitement? Well, then this is the show for you! Axon and 2DogRC have teamed up to bring you a plane to put that old Vapor brick back in service! There's also another option for your electronics package in the form of a Delta for some full contact combat fun!
Also, in this installment you'll hear all about a new overhead gantry, flatbed CNC that I will soon be building. With this machine I should be able to effectively bring my balsa designs to life without having to hand-cut anything! Be sure to check out AllThingsCrash for the Steals Of The Week, and be sure to use Coupon Code CRASHCAST with all of your orders to 2DogRC to save 10% off your next order!! Mentioned Links: Fine Line Automation Ahren's CNC Parts "Operation Secret Squirrel" Revealed Micro Delta Chinese Lighting |
Mon, 25 May 2009
In this installment, Dorsal and I discuss what all we've been up to lately in the last week. Not really anything special - just a general BS session. Be sure to check out 2DogRC on Memorial Day to find out all of the details for "Operation Secret Squirrel"!
Also, check out the Steals Of The Week section at AllThingsCrash for our deals this week! |
Sun, 17 May 2009
This show is all about the subject of "Club Planes" like the one I used to stir things up in my club back in 1996. A project like this offers the perfect opportunity for your club's seasoned veterans to teach the newbs the ins and outs of building rc planes, as well as opening the door for tons of fun! I'll post pics of my QSC 40 as soon as I can get a spare moment, or two. I'm hoping to work up plans for it and share them with the world sometime this summer.
Also, I'm giving a shout out to the DLG enthusiasts out there regarding a plane I'm interested in getting to see if I like this kind of flying. Feel free to email me if you have any comments about this bird, whether good or bad. We'll talk with you again next week! |
Sun, 10 May 2009
In our 18th installment, you'll learn all about "Burned Pop Tarts", as well as some additional comments on covering your new creation. As well, Dorsal tells us how he's planning to use info from the AMA to help secure a flying site in his neck of the woods.
Happy Mother's Day, ladies! As a retired gent now serving time as a Stay At Home Dad to two daughters (ages 3 and 7), I totally understand and appreciate all that you do! |
Mon, 4 May 2009
The title says it all - in this 17th installment, the PhlatBoyZ drop by to share what all they've been up to since the Toledo RC Expo and give us a little news about the soon-to-be-released PhlatPrinter MKII. Mark and Trish also tell us about a new CNC driver board that should be of interest to all CNC hobbyists, as well as folks that are into robotics! Can you imagine NOT having to be tied to a Parallel Port anymore, or even having to run a front-end CAM program like Mach3? That's what's in the works!
I am not only pleased with the content in this episode, but also the sound quality. This is my first time to run a true conference call in Skype and all of the homework I did payed off in sound quality and balance! I hope you enjoy the show! Sorry, no Steals Of The Week were discovered, but watch my website, AllThingsCrash , as this is where I post great offers I find as soon as I find them! |
Mon, 27 April 2009
In this installment, Dorsal and I discuss the scope (and hardships of setting it up!) of the new website supporting this podcast. As well, we talk about some new (actually OLD) computer equipment I purchased for the workshop. There's also some great Steals Of The Week in this show!
Remember, next week is our monthly PhlatBoyZ update, so be sure to catch the show! New Website Steals Of The Week |
Mon, 20 April 2009
This week, Dorsal and I discuss all kinds of things related to covering your new model airplane with heat-shrink films.
I apologize for not including my Steal Of The Week in the show. We totally ran out of time! Nonetheless, I am including the link to the page I had intended to share. I saw this company's wares while at the Toledo RC Expo and was quite impressed with the quality of items they had to offer and you won't believe these sale prices! BP Hobbies Foamie Sale |
Sun, 12 April 2009
While attending the greatest Radio Control event on Earth (Toledo Weak Signals RC Expo), I came across quite a few very cool products. In this installment, Dorsal and I talk about some of these great items!
Millennium's Micro 3DX RaptorGS and Snap And Fly Combo From 2DogRC RadicalRC XeroGear Light Kits Balsa USA Smoothie Easy Bevel 45 Tool (Scroll Down A Bit) Shulman's Zip-Stick Fox Motors CNC Demon LazerToyz LazerII and Mini Arrow |
Thu, 9 April 2009
Here are some videos shot by Trish Carew while we were playing at the Open Flying site in Toledo. We had lots of fun! Of course, you can see the videos with better quality if you click on them and watch them in High Quality at YouTube.
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Wed, 8 April 2009
I had planned to take tons of pics at this show, but I got so overwhelmed that I didn't get near as many as I would have liked. You can get the link to my gallery at www.AllThingsCrash.com .
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Mon, 6 April 2009
Let's flash back to the past for a moment, shall we? DATELINE: Toledo, OH, Saturday, Aril 4th The plan was to go fly a bit at the RCGroups Open Flying session after the Toledo RC Show closed down for the evening. We would then retire back to Mark and Trish's hotel room and set up for a live version of TheCrashCast. We would use Trish's new laptop and wireless card along with the webcam that was broadcasting from the skies over the PhlatBoyz Booth. Well, the 'cast was slightly delayed due to someone (ahem!) forgetting the power cables for said laptop. LOL Nonetheless, we pulled off a LIVE webcast. albeit a little behind schedule. This week's installment is a replay of the audio from that session where we discuss how the PhlatPrinter MKII was received during it's public debue. We also discuss some of the cool things we saw at the show, as well as neat people we met! I've got tons of information from this show that I intend to share with all of you, but we'll have to cover it in future episodes. I'm totally BEAT from the 19 hour drive back! LOL I did, however, want to get this audio up for those that missed it. We had great fun recording it, and I hope you enjoy the listen. --Crash |
Sun, 29 March 2009
After many years of wanting to attend, I'm finally bound for the Toledo Show sponsored by the Toledo Weak Signals club! I'll be leaving Wednesday, April 1st, so my countdown offically begins. If you're planning to attend this show, look for the big ugly fellow lurking around the PhlatBoyZ booth and wearing a T-Shirt emblazed with TheCrashCast logos. LOL
Toledo Show In this installment, Dorsal and I discuss some gap-filling techniques for when parts just don't quite line up as planned on that balsa model you're working on. Also, the plan is (subject to bandwidth available) to broadcast next week's show live via UStream from my support site. Furthermore, you'll be able to ask me or the PhlatBoyz all about our Toledo experience via the chat interface that I've linked to the site! I'll also be recording our session "old school" so that the audio can be uploaded as next week's podcast. Join us and hear all about how the PhlatPrinter was received by the masses, as well as other interesting things we will have observed! AllThingsCrash.com Some great Steals Of The Week offered up by Hobby People. Hurry! Sales end March 31st! UltraFly Furios 3D Bipe Wingsail Slow-Flyer Double Time EPP 3D Bipe Remember to tune in LIVE next Saturday, April 4th, at about 8pm-ish EDST! |
Wed, 25 March 2009
I wanted to share a quick little video I shot this morning with you guys on the subject of Z Bends for your control surface linkages. I won't use Z Bend pliers, as the ones I tried years ago yield a very narrow area for your servo or control horn and they do not give you true 90 degree bends like you need for bind-free movement of the surface. I learned this technique from an old modeling friend and have found it to be priceless! Look for more vids down the line covering how I make pushrod assemblies, including a total Carbon Fiber Pushrod assembly...
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Mon, 23 March 2009
In order to promote my little show when I'm out and about, I decided to get some T-Shirts printed up.
Rather than doing the conventional silkscreen thing, I figured I would try out the inkjet process that Printfection offers. I received two shirts in today and I must say, I am quite pleased with the quality that they offer - so pleased, in fact, that I decided to open up a little store so that any of you listeners out there can order them and sport them at YOUR favorite RC events! If you're interested, click on the link below and check them out. I'll be wearing the White and Sport Gray versions of these shirts in Toledo... Official CrashCast Apparel Category:general
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Sun, 22 March 2009
After my call for some 60-sized kit suggestions last week, I've received quite a few suggestions for kits that I should consider for my Thunder Tiger Pro .61 engine. Thanks for these great responses!
Bridi Airplanes Uproar 60 Goldberg Super Chipmunk Ultra Sport 60 Super Sportster 60 Sig Four Star 60 I snagged up a new compressor from Harbor Freight that works great! Here's the link: My Compressor Also, Dorsal brings up the great tool he's been using to remove the edges from FFF (tool conceived by RCGroup's 66tbird) and the interesting use of that little piece of scrap that's left over! Here's a link to the tool: 66tbird's Cool Tool Until next week... |
Mon, 16 March 2009
What? A little history lesson in this episode?!? Well, you get a little of everything with this show! :)
I'm on a quest to find the perfect sport-plane for a Thunder Tiger Pro .61 engine that I have, so I'm looking to you guys to suggest that perfect all-around, Sunday flier. Remember, I don't dig ARFS and I don't want to get into warbirds. I am looking for something that will serve as a Fun Fly plane, handle some winds, be floaty as well, and hold up to some stick-bangin'! Right now, the Perfection is the top consideration. Email me your suggestions! Perfection Kit Hobby Lobby's Star Program Write a Review and Maybe Win A Plane! Additionally, I talk about the Lanier Stinger 10 kit that I will start building soon. I have been unable to find anything about Lanier RC on the interwebs - it appears that they have gone out of business! If you know anything about this, drop me a line. I'd like to know what happened. I have enjoyed many of the Lanier planes over the years and it's a shame if they're gone forever! |
Tue, 10 March 2009
Well, Spring has sprung! With that (in my neck of the woods) it means that the winds are probably gonna be fierce until about the end of June. What's an electric modeler like me supposed to do? Switch back to Nitro, that's what!
I pulled out a couple of Nitro-powered winners from my hangar and, after about a three year absence from this aspect of the sport, I found it was just like riding that ol' bike. Winds aren't so abusive to the heavier Nitro planes, so it looks like I'm no longer gonna be an electric-exclusive pilot, after all! In this ninth installment, I'll talk about some "must-haves" in the flightbox for all you Nitro nuts out there! My Steals Of The Week: Nice Switch-Mode NEC ESC Great Back-Up LiPo Charger |
Tue, 3 March 2009
In this 8th installment, we get all the dope on the new MKII PhlatPrinter CNC straight from the PhlatBoyZ, Mark and Trish. Expect to see this bad boy tearing up some foam at breakneck speeds at the Toledo show! Also, the PhlatBoyz will be launching a little contest to make things interesting over at the PhlatForum - you'll want to participate in this for your chance to win a nice prize!
I'd love to hear your comments on the audio in this episode - both the PhlatBoyz and me are trying out some new microphones. I think theirs sounds great, but I now need to investigate building a small "dampened environment" booth to achieve the best audio on my end! I'm clipping a bit due to having the gain set a bit too high, but I'll try to get the levels a little better on the next show - WOW this thing's sensitive! Toledo Show The PhlatForum Free DXF Files! |
Mon, 23 February 2009
After finally figuring out how to airbrush (thanks to RCGroups' ADreher!), I had success last week with painting my SloFly Micro 22! In this installment Dorsal and I discuss finishing techniques for all of your foamie airplanes - especially airbrushing.
While the Micro 22 was really nothing more than an airbrushing test-bed, it turned out so nice that I had to complete it. Below is the video I shot of this little plane's maiden flight on Sunday, 2.22.09, but if you got to YouTube, you can see it much better in High Quality. I also get to release some hot information regarding our favorite CNC machine. Trust me, you're gonna want to hear this one! Sworn to secrecy, I've been holding on to this piece of information for quite some time now and I hafta say, it's been KILLING ME! LOL Also, we're back with some more Steals Of The Week! ARCED Servos Cheap HK-450 Heli Kit PowerUp 400 Motor ADreher's Painting Tips Colored Tape MICRO 22 VIDEO LINK WILL GO HERE... We hope you all enjoy the show! |
Mon, 16 February 2009
Oh boy! Dorsal and I talk about a BUNCH of cool stuff! In this installment, we shoot the breeze on varying topics from CNC and motor selection tips to crummy web browsers and OS suppliers. We'll strive harder next week to bring you a bit more RC-related content, but for now, grab your favorite beverage and join us in our ramblings! :)
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Mon, 9 February 2009
In this episode I have another guest stop by the workshop for a visit. Dorsal and I talk all about RC, our favorite CNC machine for RC, kites, etc. What a great guest! Also, a couple of "Steals Of The Week" and a new Phase 3 plane worth checking out.
Dorsal's Site A Great Motor/ESC Combo Phase 3 Mini SpitFire LazerToyz If you're not seeing the header on this page, it's something screwy with the Internet Explorer application. This site views fine in FireFox, Safari, and even Safari for the iPhone (go figure!). I'm still waiting for some technical support from the fine folks that I am paying to host and publish this show. |
Mon, 2 February 2009
In this installment, I'm joined by my building partner and I talk about the kinds of tools I use, my preferred workbench surface, and other various items that can be found around my shop.
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Tue, 27 January 2009
In my third installment I have a couple of guests in the workshop - Mark and Trish (aka The PhlatBoyz). We shoot the breeze for a while discussing the PhlatPrinter, flying, the weather, etc. I got to try out some indoor flying with my two newest planes and have included links to those videos. Also, my "Steals Of The Week" segment includes some great solutions for charging your batteries.
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Mon, 19 January 2009
In this installment I talk about the Swap Meet I attended last weekend, some of the planes I'm working on (including my versions of the Mini Arrow and Leadfeather's PBF), and I answer Joe's question regarding the hinging methods I use.
Some links to the sites I mentioned: Leadfeather's PBF My Version of Lead's PBF For The PhlatPrinter Jason Noll's Vrolet LazerToyz Todd's Models HeadsUpRC |
Tue, 13 January 2009
Hurray! I've finally got the first installment of TheCrashCast up! In this episode, I give thanks where they're due. I also talk a little about my indoor flying session (my first flying for 2009) as well as bring you some of my well known "Steals Of The Week". I'll post some links here to some of the stuff I mentioned as soon as I get it all figured out. Please bear with me as this stuff is all new to me. The show may sound a little rough, but I promise, It'll get there! Here's the link to the video I shot last Sunday: Sunday Indoor Flying As well, some links to the vendors I mentioned: Todds Models HeadsUpRC
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TheCrashCast Everything you ever wanted to know about RC flying, but were afraid to ask! Weekly talk about Radio-Controlled Aviation and CNC as it pertains to the RC Hobby. Hosted by Michael 'Crash' Hancock, an active participant in the hobby for almost 30 years.
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