Do Not Open Your Cases Anymore

[BrianG]

BTW: I don't think speed scales like the size does. From what I gather from this page, the formula for finding scale speed is:

1:1 speed = SQRT(scale) X scale_model_speed

So, if your 8th scale RC does 60mph, that scales up to SQRT(8) X 60 = 169.2mph.
Similarly, if your 10th scale RC does 90mph, that scales up to 284mph.

If someone can verify this, I can add this to the speed calc.

[What's_nitro?]

Originally Posted by BrianG

BTW: I don't think speed scales like the size does. From what I gather from this page, the formula for finding scale speed is:

1:1 speed = SQRT(scale) X scale_model_speed

So, if your 8th scale RC does 60mph, that scales up to SQRT(8) X 60 = 169.2mph.
Similarly, if your 10th scale RC does 90mph, that scales up to 284mph.

If someone can verify this, I can add this to the speed calc.

I don't think it's feasible to even try to attain a scale speed for an R/C model. I mean, first of all, what's the point? Second, any estimate will be wayyy off because there are too many variables to account for. For example, take the Thrust SSC vehicle. It can travel at up to 763 mph. A vehicle which is an exact 1/10 scale replica (size, shape, weight, power:weight) would ALSO be able to travel at 763 mph! Now, that certainly does not mean that the "scale" speed of that model would be 7630 mph? Right?

[macr0w]

I guess I'm in trouble then.

I had to do a couple of modifications. Nothing too serious but the case has been opened.