RE: OT - RCU log in difficulties anyone?
Have not been on much ..but seems to work OK right now [:D] Been doing some thread reading but not sure what I want to build ...or re-build. Have to put something together this winter ....mind you have a bud in Alaska that wants to build something have to get a hold of him see what he has in mind. Nice to see you again Bob [:D] may need your good advice again later.
Posted on: 9/4/2012 8:00 PM by Author "Blade47" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: AK Models F16 Test Build/Fly Prototype Project
North Star Hmmm that sounds like a good one .... I think i may have looked at that on a build thread here on RCU .... I will check it out and have a look ...mind you not to much water here other then the river so may build to go both ways land and sea :-). If anyone else reading this and you have a link to builds on this plane maybe you can post them here !!! You still have my email Address? if not I will pm you with it so we can get a build list going ..... later Pete
Posted on: 6/8/2011 3:28 PM by Author "Blade47" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: AK Models F16 Test Build/Fly Prototype Project
0-0 Holy Cow is that you bud :-) ...good to hear you are back to work ...mind you it is back up north ...but hey ... money is well .....KITS ...lol just having you on ....yeah for sure we need to build somethng ....what do you have in mind?
Posted on: 6/5/2011 7:59 PM by Author "Blade47" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: AK Models F16 Test Build/Fly Prototype Project
Thanks Guys :-) ..You know I may even build another F16 this winter not sure yet ... still 3 months to building season up this way.
Posted on: 9/8/2010 10:55 PM by Author "Blade47" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: AK Models F16 Test Build/Fly Prototype Project
Sorry Gents I have been away from building and RCU ..so ...how is the building going ??? any flights yet .... as for the main gear going forward I think I put the information in this thread someplace if not I will re -read and and add the information. the location for the gear is still well behind the C/G when down for a good balance on the ground ..when retracted the front main kinda cancels the mains out when retracted so all is good . Cheers for now
Posted on: 9/5/2010 6:15 PM by Author "Blade47" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: Foam Strikemaster
The Strikemaster lives on ...anyone building one ??? just bumping this thread to keep it going ....Hi Don [:D] !!! When you moved back to Redding did you take your Big Strike with you and did you ever figure out the weired sound the motor was making ???
Posted on: 9/5/2010 6:06 PM by Author "Blade47" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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RE: Global Cutlass 45 new build with MODS
I balanced mine right side up ..good luck on the next flight :-)
Posted on: 12/20/2009 4:56 PM by Author "Blade47" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Global Cutlass 45 new build with MODS
HI Don oooh I am still here buddy just have not been on for a bit ..all is good .. Have not looked to see what the hell I build next this winter yet. Been playing a on line Game called DarkOrbit ..give it a try Don you may like it Cheers
Posted on: 11/20/2009 8:44 PM by Author "Blade47" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: AK Models F16 Test Build/Fly Prototype Project
Yes the MIG 29 then the SU27 would be a good choice before the F-16 in the building sequence ....[:D]
Posted on: 8/31/2009 5:44 PM by Author "Blade47" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: AK Models F16 Test Build/Fly Prototype Project
Have you started to build the Kit yet Ser00??? ...how about some pics
Posted on: 8/31/2009 11:53 AM by Author "Blade47" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: need help picking first
Hmmm with the OS55 that I have with the Jett Muffler (red one ) I can prop it with a MAS 11x7 scimitar 2 prop on the ground for 14,500 rpm and can hear it unload in the air ..( not sure to what RPM in the Air ..but would think maybe up to 15,500 or more ) as for the AX ..not sure what that would mean ...maybe if you sent OS a email they can tell you.
Posted on: 8/7/2009 3:38 PM by Author "Blade47" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8997921

RE: need help picking first
How about a nice OS 55AX ... weight is about the same .... fits a .46 motor mount and puts out a bit more power at 16,000 1.75 hp ...you can enhance it with a Jett muffler as well.
Posted on: 8/7/2009 3:33 PM by Author "Blade47" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: Super Duellist 2/60 Build
I sold it last fall [&o] ...And the new owner has not had it up this year ...yet. May build a smaller 2/40 from plans over the winter.
Posted on: 7/31/2009 8:03 PM by Author "Blade47" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: Global Cutlass 45 new build with MODS
Ditto what Don says [:D]
Posted on: 7/28/2009 11:00 PM by Author "Blade47" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: AK Models F16 Test Build/Fly Prototype Project
Ser00 you can re read this thread and you should be able to pick out the updates or changes made... big one is the placement of the main gear ... next would be the c/g at 6 3/4".
Posted on: 7/27/2009 2:46 PM by Author "Blade47" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: AK Models F16 Test Build/Fly Prototype Project
[:D]
Posted on: 7/23/2009 3:14 PM by Author "Blade47" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8958065

RE: AK Models F16 Test Build/Fly Prototype Project
I have built the F-18 as well and sorry no the tail cone is the wrong size ...the one on the F-16 is larger and a different shape.
Posted on: 7/23/2009 9:10 AM by Author "Blade47" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: AK Models F16 Test Build/Fly Prototype Project
Ser00 I can not answer for Alex and I do NOT know why he is not shipping out the kits.... You may want to reconsider his offer of sending you the kits with out the nose/tail cone ... that way you will have the better part of your investment in hand .... I was going to build my own nose/tail cone if he had not come up with the ones from Kit #2 that had a bad take off. His communications skills ( for the business sake ) are a bit lacking .... I do know and have read that other customers have had delays of shipment of other kits ..BUT.... he has always ( that I know of ) completed the sale. I will remain positive that he will send you good news that they are on the way to you.
Posted on: 7/22/2009 11:28 PM by Author "Blade47" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: AK Models F16 Test Build/Fly Prototype Project
Ah yes the nose and tail cone... they will save a lot of work... as soon as they arrive Alex will ship the kits out right away as it is in his best interest to get a few more in the air. hang in there [:D]
Posted on: 7/21/2009 9:12 AM by Author "Blade47" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: AK Models F16 Test Build/Fly Prototype Project
Well.... Has anyone purchased a Kit?? and have you started to build it yet??? looking forward to hearing how the build is working out. Cheers
Posted on: 7/20/2009 5:13 PM by Author "Blade47" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: Global Cutlass 45 new build with MODS
Nope did not use the tray at all ... Had put in its place the rudder servo fixed to a tray that I made myself...but have now taken it out ..rudder servo that is ... the only thing coming out of the wing in the middle is the two servo wires that's it.
Posted on: 7/20/2009 4:41 PM by Author "Blade47" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Global Cutlass 45 new build with MODS
Nope No spin at all ...on the sheet with the extra info on it I think it tells you to flex the end tips up a tad ... let me check
Posted on: 7/20/2009 4:18 PM by Author "Blade47" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Global Cutlass 45 new build with MODS
You can use the nose ring as the spacer for the Spinner/nose cone you are going to use..... What I do is take strips of 1/16" balsa and outline the back plate of the spinner ..then take the nose ring and tach it to the balsa on the back of the spinner ... then when you mount the spinneron the engine it will show you how much you may have to remove from the blocks or add to them to keep it flush. when you have the nose ring in place ( glued to the balsa blocks the ones that shape you engine compartment )you can break it free from the balsa on the back plate ... then remove the balsa from the back of the spinner and you have a very even space 1/16" wide all the way a round the back of the spinner.
Posted on: 7/20/2009 11:13 AM by Author "Blade47" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Global Cutlass 45 new build with MODS
Here is the picture ..IF you had been building a Contender ....[:D]
Posted on: 7/20/2009 9:50 AM by Author "Blade47" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Global Cutlass 45 new build with MODS
[sm=red_smile.gif] OOOPS ..have the Cutlass and Contender mixed into this build ( The Contender had the front scoop ) [X(] ..On pages 4 and 5 there are some pics of the engine side hole that was made .... I used a Dave brown .40 size mount for the GMS. With the mount in place you can cover in the engine area ...with this done you can then cut in the hole for the engine then trial fit the motor to the mount and then adjust your front spinner ring and glue into place .....then use your preferred method to fasten the engine to the mount.
Posted on: 7/20/2009 9:06 AM by Author "Blade47" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Global Cutlass 45 new build with MODS
Yes make sure that you have your nose gear block mount and that the engine mount is in place as well then you can glue the blocks in place but you will have to cut and dremel out the opening for the engine ... I think it was about this time that I made the front scoop for the air intake ...sure helped with cooling the engine and side mounted muffler. Are you side mounting the engine or going with the top mount?
Posted on: 7/19/2009 10:28 AM by Author "Blade47" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: OS 55ax
FF ... you are right that is what I used ... I did check with another program and do get what you have at 1.53 hp ... to bad [&o] oh well it still performs well.
Posted on: 7/18/2009 2:02 PM by Author "Blade47" in the forum "Tachometer Readings"
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RE: OS 55ax
I have two OS55ax one on a f-16 and the other on a F-18 ...both run Jett muffler with a 11x7 Master Air Screw 2 scimitar 10% fuel Hanger 9 super plug and local field at 2300' Ground tach to 14,500 with room to spare on the top end ..you can hear them both unload in the air ...but ground run at 14,500 should be 2.232 HP is this about right?
Posted on: 7/18/2009 11:17 AM by Author "Blade47" in the forum "Tachometer Readings"
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RE: Super Duellist 2/60 Build
Has anyone else finish the 2/60 and test flown it ??? I know that there is at least 48 other kits out there and I know Don H has one yet to be build but come on guys ..get them in the air ...or offer them for sale so some one else can enjoy building then flying.
Posted on: 7/17/2009 4:36 PM by Author "Blade47" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: Global Cutlass 45 new build with MODS
Well.... I was having a look at this http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1020748 check the thread out ..lots of neat build pictures. Then again ....maybe... a AG wagon ...Hmmmmmm OR maybe a ............ [8|].......[&o]....not sure yet......[:o]
Posted on: 7/14/2009 12:31 PM by Author "Blade47" in the forum "Kit Building"
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