EDU

Is titanium the best for gears?

by | Saturday, July 30, 2022 |
Shoping for servos can be tricky when pros are out to fool you you, so heads up!

Companies play dirty in our view by hiring world class psychologists to play their customers with sharp advertising and the canny use of words. Words express;y designed to evince emotions that may not be in the modeler's own interest. Be careful and above all else, trust your eyes!

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60-class servos

by | Saturday, June 26, 2021 |
Servos for the Extreme Flight 60-class model

Selecting servos for your next 60-class 3D model from Extreme Flight is either a matter of doing what others say, or thoughtfully deciding whether - for your style - you prefer speed, power, or both!

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TEKNO EB48 2.0 servo

by | Friday, April 2, 2021 |
Servo for a scale comp buggy

Selecting the best steering servo for a big fast competition buggy like the TEKNO EB48 2.0 isn't a slam dunk decision. They suggest 300oz-in but the decision is more complicated. What's best? Depends.

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Double up, another use for a Y-harness!

by | Saturday, March 20, 2021 |
Reverse your thinking regarding Y-harnesses!

Most only think of the Y-harness for connecting two servos to one channel. Thing is, this handy little accessory is useful the other way around, also.

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Low buck trick to stretch mask use

by | Tuesday, March 16, 2021 |
Waste not, want not, or how a spritz of IPA can save a mask for reuse

In the vein of a penny saved is a penny earned, this brief how-to shows you an easy way for making your mask serviceable for its intended duty after repeated use. Maybe it's a stretch to say it results in a free mask, but it's effectively true!

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On the value of double-filtration

by | Tuesday, March 16, 2021 |
If double masking makes an N95 more comfy and encourages use, it helps saves lives!

Watching some rat bastard politician on TV was the first we noticed someone wearing two filters. One with their party's logo worn over a serious N95 led us to think; 'If it's good enough for them...'

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Will ProModeler servos work with NiCds?

by | Wednesday, January 20, 2021 |
How many cells should my packs use?

Figuring out how many cells to use for the control avionics battery pack depends on both the chemistry - and - what it is you're trying to do. Whether it's 2-cells, 4 in series/parallel, or 7 in series, the math is easy and we show you how!

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Frank Tiano

by | Sunday, January 10, 2021 |
The sport has lost a giant

Frank Tiano should have promoter on his gravestone. He was good at it. And not just for his business, but for the sport, too because three events he initially conceived to benefit his ZAP line of adhesives grew to become honest to God model aviation happenings, Top Gun, Florida Jets, and 12 O'clock High!

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Are you playin' checkers or chess?

by | Wednesday, December 30, 2020 |
. . . or how not to get screwed on your next servo purchase!

Selecting servos can be confusing and most guys get snookered by expensive advertising campaigns and sponsored pilots who say what they're told to. How can you figure it out for yourself? We show you how!

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Freewing MiG-29 Fulcrum guide

by | Friday, November 6, 2020 |
You spent a lot for this beauty, now learn how to make it better in three easy steps!

Reports of trouble in paradise may give pause but this brief guide shows how to address reported shortfalls while select the best servos for your expectations in 3 easy steps.

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