RE: Polyspan with Japanese Tissue trim
Thanks Guys, I appreciate it.[;)]
Posted on: 11/19/2009 5:04 PM by Author "Broken Wings" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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Polyspan with Japanese Tissue trim
How do you guys apply the trim? I've got a model that I want to try and put a scalloped edge on the wing. I've never tried it before as I normally paint the trim on. I want the semi-transparent look of tissue.
Posted on: 11/18/2009 5:30 PM by Author "Broken Wings" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Long term OS 120 Ax Reports?
I bought one. It's a nice engine. [:D]
Posted on: 11/17/2009 9:37 PM by Author "Broken Wings" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: BSE 120L
I bought the engine used so I don't know the history. Maybe I should send it back to Dub for re-calibration and a general check-up.
Posted on: 11/15/2009 8:09 PM by Author "Broken Wings" in the forum "Jett Engineering Support"
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BSE 120L
Bob, I've got a BSE 120L and I'm having trouble getting the engine to transition well. I've got it on a large Profile model in the horz. position. Using Sig Champion 15% syn/castor, a Top Flite Power Point 16x6 wood propeller. The needle is mounted off the engine on the fuselage. McCoy 59 plug. Long Red Jett muffler. The engines runs great, idles well, full throttle is fine, but it "puffs" smoke when running in the midrange. At 3/4 or better throttle I get a good smoke trail. When I throttle back it clears up as if its leanning out and will "puff" a wisp of smoke. I've richened the low speed one turn and it will die on take-off. Went a half turn, one quarter turn, eighth, etc. On the bench the initial settings work well. Any suggestions?
Posted on: 11/15/2009 3:28 PM by Author "Broken Wings" in the forum "Jett Engineering Support"
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RE: Venus II Carbon Landing gear
I allready have his gear, I just needed his email address to give to a friend that needed a set.
Posted on: 10/30/2009 6:21 AM by Author "Broken Wings" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: NU B2 Arf or ARC
I ordered one of the ARC's...[:D] I can't be sure but it sounded like he was running a Saito 40. It looked like it wanted to hover but just didn't quite have enough. Maybe one of the New OS AX .35 engines. It's a cool little bee type model. Now I need one of these guys.
Posted on: 10/29/2009 4:10 PM by Author "Broken Wings" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE:
Thats a cool model. Was it difficult to build? It looks like the rotor tilts from side to side. Do you spin the rotor prior to take-off?
Posted on: 10/28/2009 11:16 PM by Author "Broken Wings" in the forum "AutoGyros"
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NU B2 Arf or ARC
Is anyone flying one of these? Cool looking little plane. [:D] Fuel engine size = .25 , 2 stroke, .30-.40 ,4 stoke There is a guy here on RCU selling them. Search for NU B2 ARF
Posted on: 10/28/2009 4:44 PM by Author "Broken Wings" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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Fine Woodworking Magazine Aug. 2007
Fine Woodworking magazine ran a very thourough test on wood glue strengths in their August 2007 issue. There were some surprises in the results. Big surprises. They tested the following: 1. PVA................. (Elmer's Carpenter's Glue, Titebond I, etc) 2. PVA Type I....... (Titebond III, etc.) 3. Epoxy.............. (Slow set type, not the weak 5-minute stuff) 4. Polyurethane.... (Gorilla Glue, etc.) 5. Liquid Hide Glue. (Brown urea based liquid) 6. Hot hide glue.... (Flakes dissolved and heated in glue pot) The surprises? Epoxy was not the strongest. Polyurethane was the worst of the lot, really poor. And regular old PVA won the day. Sure surprised me anyway (as well as the editors doing the testing). The strongest was PVA Type I, but it was only marginally stronger than regular PVA. So unless you need the esoteric stuff for something outside normal bonding, the cheap PVA's are by far the best performer. Please note, the tests were conducted on WOOD joints only. If you are bonding other materials, then epoxy wins. They did not test any CA as it is seldom used in general woodworking and never for any serious joint. I found it interesting... http://www.finewoodworking.com/Materials/MaterialsArticle.aspx?id=28853
Posted on: 10/25/2009 7:12 PM by Author "Broken Wings" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Fine Woodworking Magazine Aug. 2007
Paul, I use Regular Elmers White and have never had a glue joint come loose. It remains somewhat flexable. Elmers white is also the slowest to "Kick" so maybe it soaks into the joint better. I use all the glues but mostly Elmers. It's $14 bucks a gallon at Home Depot, I store it under the kitchen sink and transfer what I need to a squeezy ketchup bottle. I like it and its cheap...[:D]
Posted on: 10/25/2009 3:47 PM by Author "Broken Wings" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Venus II Carbon Landing gear
That's it. Thank You Very Much!!![:D]
Posted on: 10/25/2009 10:47 AM by Author "Broken Wings" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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Venus II Carbon Landing gear
Can someone tell me who is making the Carbon Fibre Landing gear for the Venus II? I bought a set and need another and can't remember the mans name that I bought them from... I've searched and can't find the link. I would appreciate it. Thanks
Posted on: 10/25/2009 12:34 AM by Author "Broken Wings" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: How many engines have you ruined?
I killed a Testors McCoy .35 control line engine using Cox 1/2A fuel. It was peppy and ran real good until the rod went away. You should read this thread. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_1890371/tm.htm I read and follow the manufactures instructions that come with the engines. I've never had a problem.
Posted on: 10/24/2009 5:49 PM by Author "Broken Wings" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Plug temperature
[quote]ORIGINAL: DarZeelon [color=#000066] [quote]ORIGINAL: Oldbob The question was; “Is there a hotter glow-plug than the Merlin?� I was looking for a yes or no answer and a brand name if the answer was yes. It appears that no one knows the answer. [/quote] Bob, And it seems it is either that there isn't one, or that if there is such a plug, it is so rare that no-one knows about its existence... The hottest glow-plug made in large numbers is the OS A3/#6... A close second is the Enya #3, which has a desirable trait... It 'behaves' colder, when installed in mid-size engines. The Novarrossi C-5S is also close... I believe the [link=http://shop.vendio.com/RossiEnginesUSA/item/2019666765/index.html]Rossi R1[/link] may even be hotter than the Merlin, which I have never seen. Most people have probably not heard of hotter glow-plugs, simply because no-one ever asked, or needed his/her plug to be any hotter... ...Until you came along, that is.[>:] [/color] [/quote] It 'behaves' colder.....? [:D] Bob, I suggest you ask this question in the Jett Engine forum. Bob Brassel should be able to give you the answer you’re looking for. I buy Merlin Plugs from Dubb Jett.
Posted on: 10/24/2009 5:35 PM by Author "Broken Wings" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: How many engines have you ruined?
Alex, Was this a new engine or did you buy it used? (OS .46)
Posted on: 10/24/2009 5:24 PM by Author "Broken Wings" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Has anyone seen this guy?
I little gold leaf on one of the two front teeth....[:D]
Posted on: 10/23/2009 12:34 PM by Author "Broken Wings" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: OS-81a Engine question
[quote]ORIGINAL: MOTORMAN37 [quote]ORIGINAL: Broken Wings [quote]ORIGINAL: NM2K While OS is building spectacular glow four-strokes and selling them at ridiculously high prices, Saito is quietly converting their line of engines to gas/oil burning four-strokes. So which way do I go? Me? I'm going with gas/oil burning engines. I'd rather buy an expensive engine that burns inexpensive fuel
Posted on: 10/23/2009 12:20 PM by Author "Broken Wings" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: OS-81a Engine question
[quote]ORIGINAL: NM2K While OS is building spectacular glow four-strokes and selling them at ridiculously high prices, Saito is quietly converting their line of engines to gas/oil burning four-strokes. So which way do I go? Me? I'm going with gas/oil burning engines. I'd rather buy an expensive engine that burns inexpensive fuel, than an expensive engine that burns expensive fuel. I really like both OS and Saito brands. Each has its shining star points, IMHO. However, since I'm just an old man that likes to sport fly, I have no need for the absolutely most powerful engine these days. On the other hand, saving a few dollars on fuel is always a welcome practice. For the moment, I'll stick with the expensive Saito gas/spark conversions. Ed Cregger [/quote] Ed, Are you running any of these engines? There are a couple guys at my field that run various “purpose built� two stroke gasoline engines and I’ll tell you it’s no picnic for them. I can just imagine a miniature Saito gas engine. It sounds great in theory but do they really work as well as an OS on glow fuel? I’ll wait and see… You have even said “Run 12 gallons through the engine and get back to me�… The guys at my field are constantly making adjustments, “it’s too rich, it’s too lean, the plug fouled, I got gas with alcohol in it, I had to go to the Port and buy marine gas because they sell gas without alcohol, the alcohol ruined the pump diaphragm.� On and on. I’ve never seen so many pit area run-ups. I’m using this kind of oil for break-in then I switch to this kind of oil for general purpose flying. Maybe they don’t know what they’re doing but they all have been flying a lot longer than I have. One fellow with a beautiful Aeroworks edge had his muffler come lose. Without the necessary back pressure of the muffler, the engine idled up and he couldn’t land his plane. He had to tool around for 30 minutes until it ran out of gas so he could dead stick the model and land. (I nice relaxing day at the field…Smiles) He decided he needed to purchase a remote kill switch. They tell me. You’ll see, you’ll switch to gasoline. The price of glow fuel will convert you. A gallon of glow fuel is still a lot cheaper than 9 holes of golf, live bait for a days fishing, scuba diving or any other hobby that I’ve participated in. I’m an old man as well. It’s nice to only have to bend a knee “ONCE� and start an OS engine, taxi out and fly my model. (Read the Saito FG-20 thread in the gas forum) Just my opinion…
Posted on: 10/23/2009 10:33 AM by Author "Broken Wings" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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Has anyone seen this guy?
I need him to fly my Bee Model. I can't find one anywhere. Adrian Page used to make/sell them. Does anyone have an extra? His name is Monty...[:D]
Posted on: 10/21/2009 11:43 PM by Author "Broken Wings" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Perry carb on a Rossi engine.
I've had a similar experience with the AXE/Rossi importer... Check this guy. He can probably help you out. http://www.bobsengines.com/
Posted on: 10/18/2009 11:02 AM by Author "Broken Wings" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Cool Power 5 % glow fuel opinion
[quote]ORIGINAL: jessiej I understand that with some of these miracle oils the oil need not be mixed with the fuel. If a couple of ounces of the oil is placed in close proximity to a container of methanol for a moment the methanol can then be used as fuel, providing hundreds if not thousands more RPE than other fuels, requiring no break-in running and giving infinite longevity to the engine which runs for long periods on only a few drops of the miracle mix. There are rumors that the next generation of the oil will enable the substitution of tap water for methanol. jess [/quote] [sm=spinnyeyes.gif][sm=thumbup.gif] That's just good comedy!!!
Posted on: 10/17/2009 2:05 PM by Author "Broken Wings" in the forum "RC Fuels"
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O.S. Carburetor 61C 95AX
Can someone who owns one please give me the dimensions of the carburetor Throat Inside Diameter and the Neck Outside Diameter? I can't find them anywhere. Thanks in advance.
Posted on: 10/16/2009 5:00 PM by Author "Broken Wings" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Re-configured PT-40
It looks Great Bill! I've been thinking about building a trainer for the same reasons.
Posted on: 10/14/2009 7:30 PM by Author "Broken Wings" in the forum "Sport Flying"
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RE: OS engines users Club
OS Max .10 marine OS FP 40 OS FX 40 OS AX 46 OS AX.55 OS FX .61 OS AX .75 (2) OS Max H-80 (4) early/late models OS FS-90 I've had very good luck with OS engines. I had a bunch of old ones that I traded Hobbico for the O.S. Time-Line/history page on thier web site. The majority of the newer engines I have were the result of those trade-ins. Run-em for thirty years, trade-em in and run the new ones for another thrity years...[:D]
Posted on: 10/13/2009 8:28 PM by Author "Broken Wings" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: So what is the verdict for the tower hobbies 75?
Be carefull putting your fingers near the propeller of a running engine. There was a guy that got his arm hung up in the propeller of a Tower .75 and it cut him up pretty good. Oh yea...It was YOU!!![:D]
Posted on: 10/13/2009 6:39 PM by Author "Broken Wings" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: G75 compression loss
[quote]ORIGINAL: MOTORMAN37 [u]From his post: Head is shimmed an extra .008'' higher than stock[/u][i][/i][b][/b] I would say the extra .008 head shim you have in there would tend to lower your compression a little.[sm=idea.gif] Are you a self proclaimed engine guro, that you felt you needed to add a head shim and then wonder why the compression is less.[sm=idea.gif] [/quote] Aren't you a self proclaimed Mechanical Engineer? http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_9025224/anchors_9036815/mpage_2/key_/anchor/tm.htm#9036815 Post number 37 I think the technical term is guru...[:D] "Motorman37" I actually have to come clean and state that I actually have a 2 year Degree in Mechanical Design and do not have a 4 year Degree. My post's might jump around a little once in while, that is my adult ADHD acting up. That's OK...
Posted on: 10/13/2009 4:25 PM by Author "Broken Wings" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: So what is the verdict for the tower hobbies 75?
[quote]ORIGINAL: MOTORMAN37 All 5 being used at the present time in my club run awesome and shut off the same as all other engines.[:D][:D] [/quote] [:D]We know that you're [:D]happy[:D] with Tower engines[:D] but apparently it is a problem for some as stated in this thread and others. If you don't have a problem throwing a rag in the propeller then that's the fix. It would make me crazy. [:@]
Posted on: 10/13/2009 12:03 AM by Author "Broken Wings" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Gizmo Kit :)
but it looks like a nice model. Is there a hatch between the wings?
Posted on: 10/12/2009 7:50 PM by Author "Broken Wings" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: So what is the verdict for the tower hobbies 75?
[quote]ORIGINAL: w8ye I never saw anyone at the field get to excited about them not shutting off at the end of the flight. I would think they would be disappointed if the engines shut off in flight though [/quote] What do you do at the end of the flight? Plug the muffler with your finger?
Posted on: 10/12/2009 6:37 PM by Author "Broken Wings" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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