Part one of the a build log for my latest project, the RCPowers Mig 29 v2, is up over on my other blog.
http://greysaerobuildlogs.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/rcpowers-mig-29-v2-build.html
Regards,
Grey
Saturday 16 June 2012
Thursday 14 June 2012
I'm a fanboy.
Recently on Flight Test's Youtube channel they reviewed a scratchbuilt F-22 foamy. Looking at the comments section it became clear that the review got lost and it's become a pissing match on who is the best plane designer and whatnot.
I find myself wondering how Josh and Josh feel that their video is now somewhat redundant because of the replies. That, despite their positive intent to bring a bit of fun and happy into the world it's been railroaded into a stream of back and forth rubbish from "fanboys" and "haters".
So you know what? Here's my spin on things.
I'm an RCPowers Fanboy and I'm definately not scared to admit it. My youtube channel being full of videos of the RCP F-22 V1 is probably a dead giveaway anywho. I have about 5 of their planes and I enjoy most of them regularly.
What I really don't understand is when Fanboy crosses the line into OCD. When RCP, RCFF, 6mmFlyRC etc becomes the only thing worth looking at. They all have planes worth looking at IMO, even though I'm an RCPowers fanboy.
I mean, seriously speaking, what is the point of letting your like for a certain designer or website get in the way of looking at others where you might find a plane that you are going to like just as much?
I look at RCFoamFighters a fair bit. I'm not really into the speed planes they seem to specialise in, so the majority of it I'll never build, but it's still interesting to go and read. On the planes, the Nova is wicked fast but just doesn't interest me, sure. The Aurora though? Now that's a nice looking plane I could get behind. It's by a different designer so it's not going to have the performance characteristics that I love in the RCP designs but... It's sweet looking plane, slick and fast and it's something I'm not going to get from RCPowers.
So... What's the point of not considering it? It's not like I need to show some solidarity for starving kids in Africa, people suffering under oppressive military regiemes or trying to save the amazon rainforest.
It's an RC plane built out of a sheet of foam with some electronics stuck onto to it. It's just a couple hours of fun with the lads. So if I get a couple hours of fun with the lads out of it... Why should who designed it really matter?
Do I tell people looking at getting into Scratchbuilt RC planes to go to RCPowers? Sure I do. If they are beginners that's about all I tell them because RCP specialises in beginner friendly planes. But if they are looking for a speed plane? I mention the RCP T-50 V1 but also send them to RCFoamFighters too. Thats' what RCFF are good at so what reason is there not to? If they are an SR-71 plan? I'll send them links to popular SR-71's with good reports from people who built them regardless of the source.
I really, truly, think that a lot of people are cutting off their nose to spite their face. There's a lot of good stuff out there, don't let your fanboyhood get in the way of you finding it.
Regards,
Grey.
I find myself wondering how Josh and Josh feel that their video is now somewhat redundant because of the replies. That, despite their positive intent to bring a bit of fun and happy into the world it's been railroaded into a stream of back and forth rubbish from "fanboys" and "haters".
So you know what? Here's my spin on things.
I'm an RCPowers Fanboy and I'm definately not scared to admit it. My youtube channel being full of videos of the RCP F-22 V1 is probably a dead giveaway anywho. I have about 5 of their planes and I enjoy most of them regularly.
What I really don't understand is when Fanboy crosses the line into OCD. When RCP, RCFF, 6mmFlyRC etc becomes the only thing worth looking at. They all have planes worth looking at IMO, even though I'm an RCPowers fanboy.
I mean, seriously speaking, what is the point of letting your like for a certain designer or website get in the way of looking at others where you might find a plane that you are going to like just as much?
I look at RCFoamFighters a fair bit. I'm not really into the speed planes they seem to specialise in, so the majority of it I'll never build, but it's still interesting to go and read. On the planes, the Nova is wicked fast but just doesn't interest me, sure. The Aurora though? Now that's a nice looking plane I could get behind. It's by a different designer so it's not going to have the performance characteristics that I love in the RCP designs but... It's sweet looking plane, slick and fast and it's something I'm not going to get from RCPowers.
So... What's the point of not considering it? It's not like I need to show some solidarity for starving kids in Africa, people suffering under oppressive military regiemes or trying to save the amazon rainforest.
It's an RC plane built out of a sheet of foam with some electronics stuck onto to it. It's just a couple hours of fun with the lads. So if I get a couple hours of fun with the lads out of it... Why should who designed it really matter?
Do I tell people looking at getting into Scratchbuilt RC planes to go to RCPowers? Sure I do. If they are beginners that's about all I tell them because RCP specialises in beginner friendly planes. But if they are looking for a speed plane? I mention the RCP T-50 V1 but also send them to RCFoamFighters too. Thats' what RCFF are good at so what reason is there not to? If they are an SR-71 plan? I'll send them links to popular SR-71's with good reports from people who built them regardless of the source.
I really, truly, think that a lot of people are cutting off their nose to spite their face. There's a lot of good stuff out there, don't let your fanboyhood get in the way of you finding it.
Regards,
Grey.
Wednesday 13 June 2012
New blog page
Later today I'll be adding a new page! I'm putting the finishing touches on my first "how to" video as one of the first upgrades to the blog to make it a source of info as well as someplace where you can see what I'm doing.
I apologise in advance because I really need to buy a better microphone!
Regards,
Grey.
I apologise in advance because I really need to buy a better microphone!
Regards,
Grey.
Saturday 9 June 2012
Blog updates;
Still havn't managed to fix the "Followers" gadget :P. The same fix that worked for the last template doesn't work with this new one. It works in both Firefox and Chrome but I just can't seem to get ti working in IE...
Updated the RCPowers eCourse page to reflect the new "Ultimate Parkjet System" name, I'll fix the link for it tomorrow.
Have done some work to gadgets so I can get video working well in the sidebar (for future updates).
Well, it's 2am and the house is getting cold, winter is almost here. I'm shuffling off to a warm bed for some well-earned sleep. Nighty night ;).
Regards,
Grey.
Updated the RCPowers eCourse page to reflect the new "Ultimate Parkjet System" name, I'll fix the link for it tomorrow.
Have done some work to gadgets so I can get video working well in the sidebar (for future updates).
Well, it's 2am and the house is getting cold, winter is almost here. I'm shuffling off to a warm bed for some well-earned sleep. Nighty night ;).
Regards,
Grey.
Friday 8 June 2012
An evening flying
I managed to make it out flying the other evening!
The result is 2 new videos. As usual, both are available in up to 720p. The first needs fullscreen because of the video of the Funfighter Corsair from Hobbyking. Those funfighters are quite small (600mm-ish wingspan) and wicked fast so the mrs has a hard time keeping the video camera pointed at it!
The result is 2 new videos. As usual, both are available in up to 720p. The first needs fullscreen because of the video of the Funfighter Corsair from Hobbyking. Those funfighters are quite small (600mm-ish wingspan) and wicked fast so the mrs has a hard time keeping the video camera pointed at it!
The music is the same because I was originally only going to make 1 video. They both turned out OK (although they both have a couple issues with Image stabilization, one has a spelling mistake and the other is missing a transition :P).
Hopefully today will see me out again. Batteries are charged and waiting, all I'm doing is waiting for it to warm up a bit!
Regards,
Grey.
Whare is this blog going and why hasn't much been happening to it?
So I changed the blog around a bit. I've had some complaints about the old black format so I moved to something a little more colourful and cheerie (as well as easier to read!).
I've been toying with it off and on, between spending far more time on my wife's blog,. Her blog has given me a chance to add and shuffle features to try them out and see what works and what doesn't. I'm far more ready to begin some serious work on my own now.
I've got plans for some upgrades to the blog with more constant and more informative posts about my spin on the Scratchbuilt Foamy portion of the RC plane hobby. It will take a while though, it's a lot of fact checking to try to avoid spreading bad information! It also involves some Multimedia stuff which will take some time to produce.
My Youtube channel is also going to get more than just flight videos soon. I plan on doing a few instructional videos and some opinion-based vids too. Hopefully it all works out in the end!
Tax time is almost here too so I'll have a new case of Depron! Australia is a bit of a bumer for Depron or other foams with a single sheet costing you about $25 after shipping :P. The new case should see my Build Logs blog start to populate itself around late july or early august some time!
There should be a few RCPowers planes, I'm going to do some Tom Hellberg planes and there's a couple designed by the guys in the RCPowers and RCGroups forums I'd like to make too. This should see my Youtube channel get populated with larger variety of planes than the RCPowers F-22. Of course, being one of my favourite planes, it will still make appearances!
Regards,
Grey.
I've been toying with it off and on, between spending far more time on my wife's blog,. Her blog has given me a chance to add and shuffle features to try them out and see what works and what doesn't. I'm far more ready to begin some serious work on my own now.
I've got plans for some upgrades to the blog with more constant and more informative posts about my spin on the Scratchbuilt Foamy portion of the RC plane hobby. It will take a while though, it's a lot of fact checking to try to avoid spreading bad information! It also involves some Multimedia stuff which will take some time to produce.
My Youtube channel is also going to get more than just flight videos soon. I plan on doing a few instructional videos and some opinion-based vids too. Hopefully it all works out in the end!
Tax time is almost here too so I'll have a new case of Depron! Australia is a bit of a bumer for Depron or other foams with a single sheet costing you about $25 after shipping :P. The new case should see my Build Logs blog start to populate itself around late july or early august some time!
There should be a few RCPowers planes, I'm going to do some Tom Hellberg planes and there's a couple designed by the guys in the RCPowers and RCGroups forums I'd like to make too. This should see my Youtube channel get populated with larger variety of planes than the RCPowers F-22. Of course, being one of my favourite planes, it will still make appearances!
Regards,
Grey.
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