MOSTLY TOYS AND FLYING THINGS

FRAPS Version 3.5.99 Free Download

2014-02-28T09:20:00.001-08:00

IL2 Forgotten Battles Video Game of a German He 111 medium bomber on a torpedo mission from Feodosiya to Kerch on the Crimean Peninsula; not that far from Sochi Russia (where the games took place and the Germans and Russians battled so long ago). All scenes recorded by FRAPS; the computer screen capture software free licence (limited to 30 seconds not looped recording time).

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HobbyKing Product Video - Durafly Bf.110 1200mm electric warbird (PnF and ARF)

2014-02-06T13:34:00.000-08:00

Dollar Store Foam board Flying Wings

2013-12-29T07:46:00.001-08:00

Published on 28 Mar 2012
GENERAL DETAILS AND BUILD TIPS:
There are many versions of the beloved flying wing. This particular model is made from a single piece of Dollar store foamboard, pre-covered with packing tape, and assembled with hot glue and two-sided foam tape. Its mission is to go very fast with a medium-sized powerplant and 3-cell battery pack. It is easy to build, with only two straight wing cuts, two hinge cuts, and two score-fold-glue joints for the vertical stabilizers. The scale and style factor is pretty humble in order to keep the weight down and the build simple, but it can be made to look relatively cool enough with some nice colored packing tape. Wingspan 21", length 19", AUW 500-650g, speed 60-75mph. I have used 1100kV and 1500kV 70g, 330 watt +/- motors with 8x6 APC props and 3-cell 2200mAh battery packs and gotten very respectable performance. A 2200kV with 6x4 and a 1300mAh pack was 400g and pretty quick as well. One could use a higher kV rating and/or cell count for faster speeds. 64mm EDF works very well too, mounted on top, with a paper cup thrust tube. These can be very fast and nimble with a roll rate over 1000 degrees per second, so I would recommend having at least intermediate skills and low rates to start. Launch 1/2 throttle at 30 degree up-angle and trim while at altitude. The EDF does well with landing gear (nose wheel, tail skids).
Flying wing/delta wing C of G calculator:
http://fwcg.3dzone.dk/

MiG-29 V3: Our Fastest Design Ever!

2013-08-07T05:20:00.001-07:00

Thinking Outside the Box

2013-03-04T16:32:00.000-08:00

"thinking outside the box"

The material in this book is a compilation of computer generated images, hand generated sketches and engineering data, gleaned from hundreds of pages of documentation in the public domain, about the many research projects conducted in Germany through the course of the second world war. Most of the aircraft under development were constructed of non strategic materials, such as wood and composites. As the end approaches in 1945 the projects take on an ever increasing tone of desperation, which is reflected in the extremely non conventional nature of the aircraft designs. The engineers and scientists working on these research projects were to use a modern phrase "thinking outside of the box". The flight testing aspect of these radical designs were extremely dangerous to the flight crews, who incidentally were in a large part women. All of the experienced pilots were engaged in operational duties and could not be spared for test pilot duties. Many of the projects were destroyed in bombing raids by the quickly advancing Allied forces and their existence would have been obliterated from history had it not been for the teams of engineers and scientists who were tasked to gather information by interviewing the personnel who worked on these projects. The volunteers at Luft '46 are dedicated to the preservation of this aeronautical history

New Aerosky 185v with floats

2012-12-06T17:48:00.000-08:00

FMS B-25 Silver Flight Review in HD

2012-10-26T10:00:00.001-07:00

Giant DH Mosquito by Freewing

2012-08-25T05:23:00.000-07:00

de Havilland D.H.98 Mosquito B.35 (TT.35) RS712 Specifications

Manufacturer	Airspeed Ltd., Christchurch Aerodrome, Bournemouth Hampshire
Powerplant	Two Rolls Royce Merlin 114A V-12 piston engines
Fuel Total	539 (Imperial) gal.
Oil Total	31 gal.
Fuel Capacity (with drop tanks)	597 gal.
Wingspan	54 ft. 2 in.
Length	40 ft. 6 in.*
Height	12 ft. 6 in.
Wing Area	435 sq. ft.
Aspect Ratio	6.7
Dihedral	1° 34 ft.
Span Loading	7.5 lbs./sq. ft.
Wing Loading	48 lbs./sq. ft.
Undercarriage Track	16 ft. 4 in.
Tare Weight	14,635 lbs.
All-up Weight	23,000 lbs.
Loaded Weight	25,200 lbs. (when carrying 4,000 lb. bomb and two drop tanks)
Landing Weight	20,500 lbs.
Maximum Internal Bomb Load	4,000 lbs.
Underwing Load	1x500 lb. bomb or a 50, 100, or 200 gal. drop tank under each wing
Maximum Speed	415 mph
Maximum Speed Sea Level	326 mph
Maximum Cruising Speed	375 mph TAS at 37,000 ft. (continuous)
Recommended Cruise Speed	300 mph TAS at 25,000 ft.
Dive Speed	400 mph IAS
Initial Rate of Climb	2,500 ft./min. (at sea level, full climb power)
Maximum Range	1,955 miles
Operational Celing	37,000 ft.
Crew	1 pilot, 1 navigator

*Overall length increased to 41 ft. 6 in. when converted to TT.35 and fitted with longer spinners

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Admiral Kerr's Gigantic HP V/1500 Atlantic Flies in the Opposite Direction

A group of young boys are swept up in the excitement that swirled around the frantic preparations for the Greatest Air Race of them all. Ike is a boy born and raised on the wrong side of town, suddenly thrust into manhood by the untimely death of his father. He finds a distraction from his pain when he and his young friends assume a pivotal roll in history by supporting the competing race air teams.

Our story begins where it left off in part 1.

Eric our hero was soon to turn fourteen. A few short months earlier he he was forced to quit school, take a job in order to help his family after his father who, died suddenly of the deadly Spanish flu. Since Eric thought that his name was more suited to that of a boy he asked of all around him, that he be referred to as Ike.
Ike and his friends developed in intense interest in the air race that was shaping up in their town. They had visited the centers and bases of the ``birdmen``, as the local population called new airplane visitors from away. Ike had been to Glendenning farm at Mount Pearl and met the members of the Sopwith Atlantic team, as well as their pilot Harry Hawker and his navigator Mac Grives. They had witnessed the arrival the massive Curtiss Flying Boats of the Americans at Trepassey; greeted the arrival Raynham and Morgan`s big Rolls Rice powered Martinsyde biplane and; the gigantic Handley-Page V/1500 four engine Berlin bomber of Admiral Kerr.
They were there trying their best to prevent the inevitable disaster with the giant American ``ace in the hole`` entry, the C 5 airship of Commander Richard Byrd at Pleasentville in Quidi Vidi. They waited patiently for news of the missing Sopwith which disappeared somewhere in the stormy North Atlantic with Harry Hawker and Mac Grieves on board.

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Alcock and Brown about to start their flight

Part 3 of a 3 part Series A group of young boys are swept up in the excitement that swirled around the frantic preparations for the Greatest Air Race of them all. Ike is a boy born and raised on the wrong side of town, suddenly thrust into manhood by the untimely death of his father. He finds a distraction from his pain when he and his young friends assume a pivotal roll in history by supporting the competing race air teams. Our story begins where it left off in part 2. Eric our hero was soon to turn fourteen. A few short months earlier he he was forced to quit school, take a job in order to help his family after his father who, died suddenly of the deadly Spanish flu. Since Eric thought that his name was more suited to that of a boy he asked of all around him, that he be referred to as Ike. Ike and his friends developed in intense interest in the air race that was shaping up in their town. They had visited the centers and bases of the ``birdmen``, as the local population called new airplane visitors from away. Ike had been to Glendenning farm at Mount Pearl and met the members of the Sopwith Atlantic team, as well as their pilot Harry Hawker and his navigator Mac Grives. They had witnessed the arrival the massive Curtiss NC Flying Boats of the Americans at Trepassey; greeted the arrival Raynham and Morgan`s big Rolls Rice powered Martinsyde biplane and; the gigantic Handley-Page V/1500 four engine Berlin bomber of Admiral Kerr. They were there trying their best to prevent the inevitable disaster with the giant American ``ace in the hole`` entry, the C 5 airship of Commander Richard Byrd at Pleasentville in Quidi Vidi. They waited patiently for news of the missing Sopwith which disappeared somewhere in the stormy North Atlantic with Harry Hawker and Mac Grieves on board. They watched in horror as the Rolls-Martinsyde Atlantic crashed on takeoff Historical Fiction with embedded photos, hyperlinks and video clips. Created for Apple iPads.

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Mostly Toys and Flying Things (enhanced ebook for Apple iPads)
50 years of RC Model Aircraft

by David Crocker, davideo4301

50 years of Memories Flying RC Models: This book traces the development of the sport of building and and flying radio control model airplanes from the early 1960's up to the present day (October 2012). From a time when one had to build the airplane from a kit or scratch build from available material, then assembly their own radio equipment, to a time of Ready to Fly professionally built scale models or Plug and Play setups. The book is comprised of photos, descriptions, embedded videos and hyper links.

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B-25 Mitchell Build

2012-08-16T06:00:00.001-07:00

Full build with Pete of the Super B-25 Mitchell from Banana Hobby. http://www.bananahobby.com/super-b-25-mitchell-bomber-rc-warbird-arf-75559-pr... Full working retracts and disc brakes!

The F-35 Goes to Sea

2012-04-17T06:21:00.000-07:00

What a concept! First you stop and than you land

No Peter! There are no aircraft carriers included in the 25 Billion......anyway; yours will only land the old way

Who needs a catapult!

My turn?

Off you go!

See if he can land between us

Perfect parking!

Let's try a.....

Touch!

n Go!

That's fun!

Enough for today!

Watch the video now!
This week's featured aviation video

DuraFly DeHavilland DH 100 Vampire

2012-03-18T08:05:00.000-07:00

Durafly D.H.100 Vampire Mk6 EDF Jet w/retracts 1100mm (PNF)
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__20580__Durafly_D_H_100_Vampire_Mk6.

Flite Test - HobbyKing Vampire - REVIEW

In this episode of Flite Test Josh and Josh talk about Vampires! This EDF jet is an amazing plane. Watch this episode to see how it flies and what the team thought about it!

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"thinking outside the box"

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Secret German Aircraft of WW2

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Admiral Kerr's Gigantic HP V/1500 Atlantic Flies in the Opposite Direction

The Great Air Race of 1919 enhanced eBook Part 2

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Alcock and Brown about to start their flight

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50 years of RC Model Aircraft

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International Miniature Aircraft Association R/C Air Show 2011

2012-02-28T13:36:00.000-08:00

International Miniature Aircraft Association R/C Air Show 2011

RCV - Rotary Cylinder Valve Four Stroke Engine

2012-02-27T12:03:00.000-08:00

Engine Overview:-
The RCV - rotary cylinder valve four stroke engine represents a major advance in model engine design.
Although its moving components (piston, crank, cylinder and rotary valve) are totally conventional,
they are arranged in a radically novel configuration to provide the aero modeller with several key benefits,
whilst having similar handling characteristics to other 4-stroke model engines:-

Design Features:-
The engine still uses RCV's unique rotary valve system - which has only one extra moving component to a 2-stroke and so is easy to maintain. Its ultra low profile, means the height of this engine is approximately 18mm less (compared to OS & Magnum) & the highest point is 14 mm further back which makes cowling much easier than with other engines.

Observations:-
Based on my limited my limited experience with this engine I have concluded that this engine is a candidate for an on-board ignition system to prevent low throttle engine flame outs and the inevitable dreaded dead stick landing that comes with it. A close look at the manufactures instructions reveals that he highly recommends using an OS type "F" glow plug with this engine: something that I intend to try before going through the expense of installing the on-board ignition system. I have a plan to try this engine in an old-timer Red Zephyr that I have mounted on floats. This plane is a joy to fly but with its present OS 40 2 stroke it could do better with the extra power of a bigger engine, like this RCV.

Specification	Imperial	Metric
*Manufacture*	Die Cast
*Engine Type*	4-stroke - Glow ignition
*Displacement*	0.58 cu inch	9.5 cc
Max Power (approx.)	0.85 bhp	0.64 kw
*Weight (exc. silencer)*	17.6 oz	500 g
*Length*	4.01 inch	104 mm
*Height - centre line axis*	2.64 inch	67 mm
*Cowling Radius*		R70
*Propeller shaft diameter*	1/4" UNF
*Practical RPM range @ prop*	2,400 - 12,000 rpm
*Example prop sizes (2-blade)*	10x6, 11x6, 12x6, 13x6
*Recommended Fuel*	10% Nitro / 15% Oil including max 6% Castor

Bench Test:-
http://youtu.be/QxteLIj4sfs

In Flight Video:-

Main Components

How it Works
At the top end of the rotating cylinder there is a single port leading to the combustion chamber. This is surrounded by a fixed timing ring with three radially arranged ports; inlet, ignition and exhaust. This simple valve arrangement serves the combustion chamber as the engine cycles through the conventional 4-cycles: induction, compression, power and exhaust. Ignition is achieved through a standard 4-cycle glow plug exposed once only during each complete cycle.The rotating cylinder is effectively combined with the rotary valve in a single component hence - *RCV - Rotating Cylinder Valve*.	CD Cross Section View

Users Manual

U-2 EDF by Phase 3

2012-02-19T06:22:00.000-08:00

Quick Overview
This "Kit" version comes with the airframe, motor and fan. All other electronics (battery and radio system) are sold separately. (Note: The manual shown is for the RTF version and shows items not included in the kit. The kit is also unpainted white foam.)

dvi

Watch it Fly
Here is the new Spy Plane from Hobby People. All stock except for the rudder mod. 2200mah 3s 20c lipo. This is the kit version. 40 amp esc motor fan pull around 34 amps and has about 377 watts. Thanks for watching. Thanks again to Evan for videoing.

FOCKE WULF FW-190 FMS Flight Review with Pete in HD!

2012-02-09T18:49:00.000-08:00

Thank you for viewing the Flight Review for this amazing warbird! The FMS Focke Wulf FW-190 is AMAZING in scale appearance and the flight performance is awesome! Flies like she is on rails! Make sure you visit us at www.bananahobby.com to see the entire line of warbirds and jets! We are proud to be your one stop shop for FMS products! Enjoy the flight review! -Pete

B-25 Bomber AMAZING 79" Wingspan Flight Review with Pete in HD!

2012-02-09T16:57:00.000-08:00

This video will speak for itself. Almost IMAA legal at 79" wingspan! Flight performance is amazing and to see where this industry has gone is more Amazing! This size of an aircraft would cost you $2000.00 to get ready and about 2 months of build time or more! Now they are at your door step in Electric power with scale and performance with minimal build. Amazing! I love this B-25 as it has the most amazing scale flight character ever! Raise that nose and guide her through a flight plan! Guide her back in and she just sits and a nice flare on landing, makes you want to just go and kiss the plane! -Pete

20 Size Outboard RC Tunnel Boat

2012-01-23T16:23:00.000-08:00

Professional Designed Suitable Boats

PRODUCTS
The boats are constructed either from glass cloth and mat with polyester resin, or from two to four layers of glass and carbon fiber cloth with epoxy resin. The polyester resin boats are gel coated and do not need painting. The epoxy boats are primed but need painting.

Leecraft XTR-21 $310
Gelcoated polyester resin/glass hull and cowl with radio box.
The Leecraft XTR-21 is 27 in. long and 12 in. wide with a 6 in. wide tunnel.

http://www.leecraftracing.com/product.htm

Starting and Running the K&B 3.5 CC Outboard

Boat Racing

Admiral 1/14 size Electric Tunnel Boat approximately the right size and shape to copy as a pattern for a suitable home made boat.

The K&B 3.5 cc Outboard for home made Tunnel boat.

http://www.mecoa.com/kb/marine/marine_outboard.htm
Your engine is an older version of the engine shown in the above page: the only difference is with the muffler as far as I can tell, yours doesn't have one, only a battered up conical pipe; which will not have a
great deal of effect and will interfere with starting.
Users Manual for this engine
http://www.mecoa.com/kb/89/8907-og.pdf

The Radio controller for the homemade boat is the same one used for the helicopter. The radio receiver and control servos are hooked up and ready to go. Just connect the battery Red connector to the matching connector on the voltage reducer input to the receiver after turning on the transmitter and the system is ready to go. The charging connector on the battery is the white one; plug it into the matching connector on the charger and plug the charger into the wall, the charger cuts out automatically when battery is fully charged, but don't leave it plugged in in this condition.
The batteries will not survive if allowed to discharge fully so they must be disconnected when the voltage begins to drop off.
I think you should start with the electric boat which is controlled with the transmitter with the steering wheel. Turn on the transmitter first then open the hatch and connect the battery. turn on the boat's radio with the press push switch (Push-on, Push-off). Check the controls (trigger for speed and wheel for turning). Replace the hatch and she is ready to go (I have been told that it is very fast so start slowly until you get the hang of it.
I didn't put it in the water for fear that I would need a boat to get it back.
Have fun and let me know how you made out.

Bits and Pieces

Motor Pipe and Radio

2011-11-20T14:22:00.001-08:00

New PICCO 60 (10 cc) Competition Water Cooled Marine Nitro Engine complete with flywheel and Picco Tuned Exhaust
SOLD!
Picco Marine Engine:-
This is a Blue Head Engine, it is in like new condition and has never been mounted or even seen fuel. It moves freely on bearings that feel a smooth as silk with healthy compression. The engine weighs a hefty 1.97 pounds, stands 4.1 inches high. measures slightly over 5 inches from the tip of the output coupling to the mouth of the carburetor.
There is no box or instructions, the item was stored in a zip-lock plastic bag and is in like new condition showing no signs of rust or discoloration.
The item was purchased from an estate sale as part of a 1/8 scale racing lot.

Tuned Pipe:-
The Tuned pipe is NIB and the box states that it is for a 7020

Radio:-
New in Box Older model Futaba FM 72 channel 42 FG Series
This radio appears to have never been taken of the box in which it was purchased all functions operated perfectly after an overnight charge of the batteries. This is not a computer type radio but has 7 channel functionality with features such as dual rates for elevator, rudder and aileron controls. The set has 4 FP S-128 servos. The connectors are the current Futaba J type so, compatibility of all items with modern equipment is assured.

Avro Lancaster Bomber Pian

2011-11-16T14:22:00.000-08:00

This is the Aeromodeller Plan Service

Visit the Engine Trader Online Store to request the link to download a digital copy of this Plan using the handy "Contact Us" Button.
The plan may be downloaded and printed.
www.enginetradingpost.com

Running Vintage Engines eBook

2011-11-12T17:55:00.000-08:00

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PICCO MARINE ENGINE

2011-11-05T11:25:00.000-07:00

Like New PICCO 60 (10 cc) Competition Water Cooled Marine Nitro Engine complete with flywheel and matching Picco Tuned Exhaust

Picco Marine Engine:-
This is a Black Head Engine, There are no markings other than the embossed raised PICCO arranged vertically on the casting. It is in like new condition and has never been mounted or even seen fuel, It moves freely on bearings that feel as smooth as silk with a very healthy compression. The engine weighs a hefty 1.97 pounds, stands 4.1 inches high. measures slightly over 5 inches from the tip of the output coupling to the mouth of the carburetor.
There is no box or instructions, the item was stored in a zip-lock plastic bag and is in like new condition showing no signs of fuel residue or exhaust discoloration.
The item was purchased from an estate sale as part of a 1/8 scale racing lot.

Rare Picco P-60 EXR Blue Head Never Run or Mounted!!

Tether Race Car Engine or Hydroplane Race Boat engine

Also included is a Hot Short Pipe for your AMRCA Class 3 Race Car

Nice and Clean with GREAT!!! compression

Very hard to find! Don't let it get away!

For your Speed Model Airplane Tether Race Car or

Hydroplane Race Boat

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"thinking outside the box"

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Secret German Aircraft of WW2

The Great Air Race of 1919 Part 1 enhanced eBook

This Book is also available on iTunes Book Store

Tip: Great entertainment filled with embedded video clips, rare Photos and hyperlinks

Admiral Kerr's Gigantic HP V/1500 Atlantic Flies in the Opposite Direction

The Great Air Race of 1919 enhanced eBook Part 2

Tip: Great entertainment filled with embedded video clips, rare Photos and hyperlinks

Alcock and Brown about to start their flight

The Great Air Race of 1919 enhanced eBook Part 3

Great entertainment filled with embedded video clips, rare Photos and hyperlinks
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Mostly Toys and Flying Things (enhanced ebook for Apple iPads)
50 years of RC Model Aircraft

by David Crocker, davideo4301

Category: Crafts & Hobbies

Mostly Toys and Flying Things Enhanced eBook

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1/8 Scale Hydroplane Racing Package Deal

2011-10-24T09:29:00.000-07:00

Picture of Similar Product not the subject of this auction

Dumas 1/8 Scale Hydroplane Boat Kit 1321 Atlas Van Lines U-1 NIB Complete with The required Hardware Kit 2346
Sold!

The item you are viewing is a 1/8 Scale wood kit (number 1321) by Dumas of the 1984 Gold Cup hydroplane race winner (U-1 Atlas Van Lines). That boat posted an average speed of 130.175 mph in that race. The kit has never been started, comes complete with plans, instructions and decals. The finished boat requires a 60 to 67 size marine engine with flywheel.

Finished Boat Dimensions:- Length 43 inches;

Beam 21 inches

Boat kit approximate Shipping Dimensions 46x12x6 inches

Shipping Weight 14 pounds

All Items are located in Ottawa Canada, K2H 9N4

Dumas Boat Kit # 1321:-

Hardware Kit:-
The flexible drive hardware kit recommended for this boat (Kit 2346),
$115 value

**This is a model boat kit that does not comes ASSEMBLED**

You are bidding on an Atlas Van Lines U-1 kit. (Dumas Kit# 1321)

The U-76 was the next in line for the Bill Muncey era and was the National Champion in 1976. This boat had a longer pickle forked bow and a wing on the transom. The U-76 has been designed for competition in the sport .1/8 scale hydroplane class. The all wood kit contains mahogany frames, birch planking, and lettering decals. Step by step written instructions and a page of blue prints tell you how to build this boat.
Length:43"
Beam:21"
Power:
.60 to .67 size inboard nitro Engine.

Good luck on your bidding!
Check out this link to see 1/8TH Scale Hydroplane racing on YouTube

OFFERS:-
Open to offers on any and all items.

Watch a video clip of this model performing with an on-board camera plus an example of exciting RC 1/8 scale racing.

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Admiral Kerr's Gigantic HP V/1500 Atlantic Flies in the Opposite Direction