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There was an R/C Shrike?
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There was an R/C Shrike?
Wow. Did not know that.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Cox-049-engine-RC-Shrike-great-condition-w-matching-radio-Ships-World-/271372190892?pt=US_Radio_Control_Control_Line&hash=item3f2f0b04ac
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Cox-049-engine-RC-Shrike-great-condition-w-matching-radio-Ships-World-/271372190892?pt=US_Radio_Control_Control_Line&hash=item3f2f0b04ac
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Re: There was an R/C Shrike?
batjac wrote:Wow. Did not know that.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Cox-049-engine-RC-Shrike-great-condition-w-matching-radio-Ships-World-/271372190892?pt=US_Radio_Control_Control_Line&hash=item3f2f0b04ac
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Yeah the RC shrike is an interesting one. Personally haven't played with one, but I'd imagine it was pretty hard to control. Since the regular shrikes run pretty fast in circles. If you want one, I just might happen to know where you can get one, buy it now, for less than $100.
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Re: There was an R/C Shrike?
I have a parts bucket one. It is shattered a bit but I have all the pieces and I had big dreams of getting it rolling again with a throttled TeeDee and better lighter radio gear. Shelved the idea for now. No brakes on the things,,so once it fired off and got rolling,,well,, make sure you are a good driver with lots of open space and no curbs.
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Re: There was an R/C Shrike?
The engine nacelle was replaced on that one with a red one, suppose to be all black with a red canopy. You see them from time to time on ebay. You'll definitely need some room to run one... probably just drive it in a big circle
Re: There was an R/C Shrike?
i finaly got my home made one going yesterday no radio just teathered an it runs a modded product motor in an ducted fan set up...ill post a video if any one is interested?
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re: Shrike video
ekitten2: I would definitely like to see the video.
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Re: There was an R/C Shrike?
ok you asked for it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRskgByJSbY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17PAedu07Tg&feature=youtu.be
i cant belive how long that took to upload...well i hope you enjoy it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRskgByJSbY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17PAedu07Tg&feature=youtu.be
i cant belive how long that took to upload...well i hope you enjoy it
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Re: There was an R/C Shrike?
ekitten2 wrote:ok you asked for it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRskgByJSbY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17PAedu07Tg&feature=youtu.be
i cant belive how long that took to upload...well i hope you enjoy it
What did you use for your wheel and axle set up? It stopped pretty quick and seemed a little slow. Is there a lot of friction when turning the wheels?
Great video none the less!
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Re: There was an R/C Shrike?
nah the wheels turn quite easily only three of them an they have brass bushing on piano wire axels
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Re: There was an R/C Shrike?
ekitten2 wrote:nah the wheels turn quite easily only three of them an they have brass bushing on piano wire axels
It's just seems like I've seen a shrike go pretty fast in a circle, but I guess the length of the tether is a factor as well.
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Re: There was an R/C Shrike?
I enjoyed the video!
Thank You
Thank You
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Re: There was an R/C Shrike?
Hey.., that was pretty COOL! Do you have any close-up photos of the car? I'd love to see them!
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Re: There was an R/C Shrike?
as requested...some close ups of my creation
construction is manly toilet roll inner cardboard several peaces super glued together an a solid balsa nose cone added on (once the nose wheel well was carved out)
construction is manly toilet roll inner cardboard several peaces super glued together an a solid balsa nose cone added on (once the nose wheel well was carved out)
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Re: There was an R/C Shrike?
i then made a cpl of formers to fit inside an a few stringers to help support the cardboard. an a fuel tank from an old eye dropper was added an rear firewall...front axle is extended out to the bridle mounting an rear axle assembly added so that shroud would be more stable (it tore off on first attempt at starting) as you can see from the repairs...it tended to vibrate a lil
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Re: There was an R/C Shrike?
i want to run the engine a few more tomes to finish off its running in an reduce the number of head shims to a single one as itss still running a lil rich atm
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Re: There was an R/C Shrike?
Thanks for posting the photos! Homemade models are my passion.. and I really enjoy seeing other modelers' creations! What did you use for a fuel pick-up? I did read the part about the "old eye-dropper".. but I see fill/vent tubes, and am curious. I am guessing that the 4-blade prop is the most efficient to run in a duct/shroud? It would be interesting to convert a model rocket kit into your type of design!
I like it!
This is my "Bull-Pup"... and I'm imagining it set-up like your model! Maybe make a "modular design"... where the engine/tank would "slide-in" to the body and connect to the rear section for easy access/maintenance?
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I like it!
This is my "Bull-Pup"... and I'm imagining it set-up like your model! Maybe make a "modular design"... where the engine/tank would "slide-in" to the body and connect to the rear section for easy access/maintenance?
Roddie
Re: There was an R/C Shrike?
roddie wrote: It would be interesting to convert a model rocket kit into your type of design!
I like it!
This is my "Bull-Pup"... and I'm imagining it set-up like your model! Maybe make a "modular design"... where the engine/tank would "slide-in" to the body and connect to the rear section for easy access/maintenance?
Roddie
I think his is,,with modified fins?
My modifed D engine "Big Daddy" during finishing paint..
Was thinking a Tee Dee .15 with a cut prop, maybe add a roll loop to protect it. light epoxy the fins and axle across those for the rear tires. Add a balsa streamlined strut for the front wheel.
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Re: There was an R/C Shrike?
Ekitten,
That looks very cool. You may get some more revs if you switch to a 2 blade prop.
That looks very cool. You may get some more revs if you switch to a 2 blade prop.
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Re: There was an R/C Shrike?
i did run a two blade earler on with my experiments but the 4 blade seemed to give better thrust ...(i was using an old hand held scales on the ground using different props i)
Roddie i designed the car to resemble a rocket...i have 5 g/kidds two of which can be seen/heared in first video) my point is that im trying to get the kidds interested in cars esp tethered ones as there isent any RC gear to contend with thus far they love it
im nxt thinking of a 020 powered slot car chasis as some one suggested to me awhile back
Roddie i designed the car to resemble a rocket...i have 5 g/kidds two of which can be seen/heared in first video) my point is that im trying to get the kidds interested in cars esp tethered ones as there isent any RC gear to contend with thus far they love it
im nxt thinking of a 020 powered slot car chasis as some one suggested to me awhile back
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Re: There was an R/C Shrike?
it seem we have hijacked the original thread...my opoligys to the OP
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There was a R/C shrike
Hello Friends and Hobbyists, I am new to this Forum and have a great deal of info to share with everyone. Yes, there was a R/C shrike. If You do a little internet research You will see that it came molded in Black. I remember the Original shrikes were a Bright Lime green, then they changed to Yellow. In My last 15 years of research and speaking to some of the guys in the "Gas Toy Collector" Paperback issues & club, Evidently they wrote to Cox and asked Cox to manufacture the Shrike in Red which was the last edition of the "Shrike" Bill.
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