Best General Purpose Motors - is there such a thing?

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blackjack2564 said:
Don't forget the thousands of cases out there that would become obsolete....unless re-loads were continued to be made for both & that would defeat the purpose.

If one takes the time to learn how to use these properly, there are no more issues than any other stuff out there being used.
A tiny bit of grease rubbed on liner will make it slide in easier.
Never force the re-load in by nozzle. Push load in first, if there is too much resistance use a spacer to seat the re-load.
Screw in nozzle carefully, Do not cross thread.

If any problems ASK some one to help. No point in risking a rocket.

There will always be instances of bad liners,casting tubes etc. all manufacturers go through that from time to time. They are at the mercy of their suppliers.
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Thanks, that's how I thought the safest build method worked. I've only flown 3 38mm loads so far but I put the reload in without the nozzle, then gently thread the nozzle/closure in.
 
boomtube-mk2 said:
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Ops! Wrong Hobby.
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LOL! Is that the booster or sustainer?
 
This is too easy, here one I added details, mod and paint ( HO scale)

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bob jablonski said:
Whats wrong with that hobby?
Mr. Bob
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There is nothing wrong with “That hobby” I’m heavily invested in model railroading so when the OP asked about the best “General Purpose” motor I naturally posted a picture of an EMD Gp-9 a “General Purpose-9” locomotive.

The correct answer but to the wrong hobby.
 
AlnessW said:
Imax? The stuff with the sickly looking smoke and flame?
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You mean the awesome cloud of brown awesome and the magic color changing blue-green-yellow flame of power?

Clearly you haven't flown a big Imax (the more grains, the better, appearance wise).
 
CarVac said:
You mean the awesome cloud of brown awesome and the magic color changing blue-green-yellow flame of power?

Clearly you haven't flown a big Imax (the more grains, the better, appearance wise).
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Imax rocks. This is the little 6G 29mm I204, which is surprisingly powerful for 29mm.
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DizWolf said:
Saw it enough I just sold my pro38 gear to pickup Loki. Which has the benefit of no hazmat for most 38 H/I loads. I know this isn't supposed to be a bash thread, but the 38 design is so bad CTI dumped it in the other case sizes and used closures.

my advice, remove the nozzle, seat the liner with a spacer, and CAREFULLY thread it in last, and once.
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SCrocketfan said:
I really wish CTI would re design the closure system for 38 and replace it with a normal closure like the rest of the line. I usually pop the nozzle off and thread it in separately like you said, and I like to build reloads the day before the launch so I don't rush and forget something (like the case :)) at the launch.
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The Pro38 design is fine and it works. You simply have to read and follow the instructions.

Certain AT loads use 2 different size O-rings and some use seal washers. Again you need to read and follow the directions to avoid reversing the O-rings and/or leaving out the seal washer.

Snap ring cases use different nozzle for certain reloads and needs a good snap ring pliers. Again you need to read and follow the directions or you can get in trouble.

Bob
 
CarVac said:
You mean the awesome cloud of brown awesome and the magic color changing blue-green-yellow flame of power?

Clearly you haven't flown a big Imax (the more grains, the better, appearance wise).
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"Lucy in the sky with diamonds..."
Actually now that I think about it, I'm not sure I've ever seen an Imax load larger than an L935 fly before.
 

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