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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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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