Author Archives: Patrick
E-Flite UMX Radian First Flight
E-flite UMX F-16 First Flight
3D Print Carrera Structo Jeep Renegade Tyres
Created these tyres for my Carrera Structo Jeep Renegade Tyres in 123D and test printed in polyflex on an Ultimaker 2+ This model is now 34 years old, as are the original tyres. As such they are cracking and have … Continue reading
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3D Printing
Many years ago I models some gears for my Kyosho Spider EP – I had those printed at Shapways. Now 3D printers are accessible to the hobbist I thought I’d have a go and also provide the files for all. … Continue reading
Mini crawler
Been working on a Mini top for my losi micro crawler – it’s a Revell Mini Cooper 998 Mk1 in 1:24 scale.
Saab ducts
Had some trouble with the ducts – I couldn’t get them to follow the holes properly and then I had the plastic crack. To that end I took the ducts back out for take 2. Back ducts are looking Ok … Continue reading
3D printing – a future for our classic models?
Back in 2009 the gears in my Kyosho Spider EP were worn out – stones have a habit of getting stuck in the belts. Parts for this model are not easy to get a hold of anymore which left an … Continue reading
Twin 50mm EDF wemotec / wicked rc test run
After completing the dynamic balancing on both fans using an old iPhone 3G with Vibration and following a very handy guide on RCGroups I’ve done a test run using the new packs (65C 2250mah – 146.2 amps continuous) with both … Continue reading
Zyma ‘alloy shark’ test after repair
[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zvh5l2z5OAI[/yt] A repair project – filled the battery, stuck the stab on and sanded down the broken rotor – its kinda files but you need to hold quite a lot stick to keep it going straightish – not sure is … Continue reading
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