Replacement for Downspout and U channel
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The RC Combat guy at Toledo mentioned that they are using a tube made for electrical fences instead of the U tube for the SPADS. It happened to be on sale for $6 for a 4 ft piece so I picked one up. 10.3 oz. and measures 1.480" X 1.05" It seems a bit lighter than the light downspout, and quite strong. Just thought I would mention it on the three forums in case someone is interested, or needs something smaller than the downspout. It is black, and called Poly Splicer Multi Groove on the receipt at TSC.
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http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro...r?cm_vc=-10005 Wow, we get burnt here. List price is $9.59.
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The RC Combat guy at Toledo mentioned that they are using a tube made for electrical fences instead of the U tube for the SPADS. It happened to be on sale for $6 for a 4 ft piece so I picked one up. 10.3 oz. and measures 1.480" X 1.05" It seems a bit lighter than the light downspout, and quite strong. Just thought I would mention it on the three forums in case someone is interested, or needs something smaller than the downspout. It is black, and called Poly Splicer Multi Groove on the receipt at TSC.
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I haven't used it yet. It is a bit hard to place a tank, and I really don't need any more planes in the basement. I did come across someone making a combat kit that used it. It is the Phencepost. http://www.fayettevillercclub.com/id73.html
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I did see that before. I emailed Hat Trick RC but got no response. I also emailed the Fayettville club to see if Mike Fredricks was still making kits but no response from them either.
I'm going to pick up a couple pieces of it anyways to check it out. Maybe I'll use some on my next build.
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I'm going to pick up a couple pieces of it anyways to check it out. Maybe I'll use some on my next build.
Thanks
John
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I guess combat has lost it's popularity lately. They still do it at the Nats. I know locally here at Cobble Hills, they used to go all winter every Sunday, but it has slowed down. Maybe the guys are getting old or cold. They did WW1 and WW2 12th scale mostly. You don't really need a kit, just cut a few wings and guess the tail. The rubber band strengtheners look like plastic drywall outside corners.
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You're right. I plan on driving 3-4 hours to go to some next season. I live near Chicago and I have to go to Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio and Iowa. I'll be checking the AMA events and the RC newsgroups for for more. There's none around me. I hope it picks up here in Illinois.