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Forum: Off-Topic 10-19-2008, 11:19 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,571
Posted By imstock
Ever flown a model airplane? You hand hold...

Ever flown a model airplane?

You hand hold the tail in your hand, spool the motor and it will take off from a completely stationary position.
Forum: XMOD Modification 10-19-2008, 11:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,162
Posted By imstock
Small nail works great, hold it with a pair of...

Small nail works great, hold it with a pair of pliers though so you don't hit yourself in the process. If you cant get your hands on a vice to hold the pinion, use a pair of dikes behind the pinion...
Forum: Off-Topic 10-18-2008, 09:06 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,571
Posted By imstock
The question states the the treadmill moves in...

The question states the the treadmill moves in the opposite direction at the same rate of speed at the which the planes moves forward. This keeps the plane from moving forward. The plane can obtain...
Forum: Off-Topic 10-18-2008, 06:41 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,571
Posted By imstock
If it gains zero forward momentum on the...

If it gains zero forward momentum on the treadmill, the distance it travels before take off is zero which is a lot less then it takes the average plane on a standard runway.
Forum: Off-Topic 10-18-2008, 09:02 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,571
Posted By imstock
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=airpla...

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=airplane+treadmill&search_type=&aq=f
Forum: General XMODs 10-18-2008, 12:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,755
Posted By imstock
Holy Off-Topic Reply Batman! Good to see CF...

Holy Off-Topic Reply Batman!

Good to see CF getting put into the mix though. It's in every other aspect of the RC Hobby, why not these micros...
Forum: Off-Topic 10-18-2008, 12:15 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,571
Posted By imstock
Simple physics. If the force created by the prop...

Simple physics. If the force created by the prop generates 10mph forward movement, and the treadmill is rotating at 10mph, the lift needed would be obtained while the plane was stationary on the...
Forum: Off-Topic 10-18-2008, 12:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,747
Posted By imstock
No one ever leaves the RC Hobby permanently, so...

No one ever leaves the RC Hobby permanently, so don't waste your time selling everything. You will eventually get back into it after your sabbatical. Trust me... lol...

Most likely you will change...
Forum: Off-Topic 10-16-2008, 09:34 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,571
Posted By imstock
If an airplane gains 3 tons of lift within a...

If an airplane gains 3 tons of lift within a 10,000 runway, then it will create the same amount of lift on a >100 foot runway if the speed of the pavement matched the forward momentum of the plane.
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Forum: General XMODs 10-16-2008, 11:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,377
Posted By imstock
In Orlando the only place you can find pawnshops...

In Orlando the only place you can find pawnshops are in the hood, so all they ever have is tools, bikes, jewelry, TVs and Stereos. They stopped carrying fire arms last year... bastards.
Forum: Off-Topic 10-16-2008, 11:46 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,571
Posted By imstock
The turbine would move the same amount of air,...

The turbine would move the same amount of air, whether the plane is on a treadmill or not. The lateral movement of the plane would be hampered, but it would take off just the same (air still moves...
Forum: Real Cars: Full scale 10-16-2008, 11:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,580
Posted By imstock
The mustang is a good value for the base model....

The mustang is a good value for the base model. Invoice is a little over $19k but there are dealership using the base model as bait, selling it deep under invoice putting it into Focus territory....
Forum: Off-Topic 10-15-2008, 01:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,164
Posted By imstock
Good start. Very "Ian Van Dahl"... Get...

Good start.

Very "Ian Van Dahl"...

Get a board and start making your own beats, once you get the hang of that it will help with other aspects because you will have a more intimate knowledge of...
Forum: Off-Topic 10-14-2008, 10:46 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,571
Posted By imstock
i love chaos... :lol:

i love chaos... :lol:
Forum: Off-Topic 10-14-2008, 01:20 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,571
Posted By imstock
Rack your brain...

I am going to create chaos before I goto work...

A jet airplane sits atop a tread-mill style conveyor belt with it's nose cone facing your right. As the turbine spools up the belt begins to rotate...
Forum: Gamers Corner 10-14-2008, 11:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,802
Posted By imstock
I'm poor. Putting Noreen through school has...

I'm poor.

Putting Noreen through school has effectively seized all funds originally ear-marked for "entertainment". Hell it's beginning to eat away at those earmarked "Rent" and "Food" too, so I...
Forum: Real Cars: Full scale 10-14-2008, 10:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,211
Posted By imstock
My family has purchased 5 vehicles from Carmax,...

My family has purchased 5 vehicles from Carmax, my In-Laws have purchased at least 4 from them as well. I am driving one of the five my family purchased still. Never had an issue that was resolved to...
Forum: XMOD Projects 10-13-2008, 09:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,836
Posted By imstock
Using a drillpress to tap the hole in the center...

Using a drillpress to tap the hole in the center slightly smaller then the shaft it will be attached to. Braze the shaft and press is into the gear. When it cools it will be snug.
Forum: XMOD Projects 10-13-2008, 08:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,836
Posted By imstock
If you want to wager a guess toss me a PM, dont...

If you want to wager a guess toss me a PM, dont mind.
Forum: Real Cars: Full scale 10-13-2008, 06:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,211
Posted By imstock
...and how many cars have you bought in your life...

...and how many cars have you bought in your life time? I'm upto 6. lol
Forum: XMOD Projects 10-13-2008, 06:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,836
Posted By imstock
Actually, it was pressed using a white gear....

Actually, it was pressed using a white gear. :bigwink:
Forum: XMOD Projects 10-13-2008, 06:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,836
Posted By imstock
For the final version I will be using a...

For the final version I will be using a particularly strong solder that we purchased a few years back. I wont get into details but if you solder two aluminum cans together a three points with this...
Forum: XMOD Projects 10-13-2008, 02:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,171
Posted By imstock
Holy sh*t. Do your shirts come with...

Holy sh*t.

Do your shirts come with instructions or did your parents label the holes with magic marker?

You are incapable of doing anything without someone holding your hand, you cant even use...
Forum: XMOD Projects 10-13-2008, 01:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,482
Posted By imstock
Can I ask what the purpose of this thread is? ...

Can I ask what the purpose of this thread is?

Are you really just asking us for ideas of what your body should be?

I can find a list of random cars if you want...
Forum: XMOD Projects 10-13-2008, 01:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,171
Posted By imstock
So get one.

So get one.
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