RE: OS FS70S Plumbing??
I knew I could count on you guys. Thanks carrellh
Posted on: 9/17/2009 10:48 PM by Author "FLYPUCK" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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OS FS70S Plumbing??
All, I picked up an OS FS70S and am ashamed to admit I'm clueless about the pressure fitting on the bottom of the engine. Can someone enlighten me as to the plumbing for this fitting? Thanks a Ton
Posted on: 9/17/2009 10:38 PM by Author "FLYPUCK" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9104449

RE: Don Lien 80
[quote]ORIGINAL: WarbirdMadMan Hey Flypuck, Any more progress on the Hellcat? Cheers WMM [/quote] Nada. Been busy with other things. I hope to get back on it sometime in late fall (spring for you of course). Thanks for asking!
Posted on: 8/13/2009 4:43 PM by Author "FLYPUCK" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
I have struggles long and hard on a method of hinging the elevators to the stab. I started by using hardwood dowels as hard points on the TE of the stab and epoxied them in place. Worked great and was a no brainer. I then decided to cut pockets out in the elevators and insert some hardwood blocks to accept the hinge points. I used Gorilla Glue on the blocks. Big mistake. The stuff started expanding and now I have glue oozing all over the place and clogging up the holes for the hinges. I ended up sticking pieces of piano wire in the hinge holes so I know where to drill them out later. Last time I try using this method.
Posted on: 1/25/2009 10:25 PM by Author "FLYPUCK" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8401447

RE: My A-10 Warthog Project
Glad to see your back in the saddle Paul. Cool plane to put your fan to use in. Sorry I haven't shipped your stuff back yet. Been busy. I'll get it out next week. I'll be keeping an eye on your progress. Doug
Posted on: 11/22/2008 10:30 AM by Author "FLYPUCK" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8171892

RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
Stab halves sheet and leading edges installed. One LE sanded to shape. one to go.
Posted on: 11/16/2008 10:17 PM by Author "FLYPUCK" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
Had to break out the foam cutting rig for this job.
Posted on: 10/25/2008 7:49 PM by Author "FLYPUCK" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
Using a laser line I marked out the cut lines for the stab/elevators.
Posted on: 10/25/2008 2:49 PM by Author "FLYPUCK" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
Finished up the rudder framing. It still needs to be sanded to an airfoil shape but first I need to sheet and install the trailing edge on the fin. I used blue tape as a hinge and glued the sheeting together with Titebond. Stacked the sheets with waxed paper and use a piece of plywood to hold the flat while the glue drys.
Posted on: 10/20/2008 10:49 PM by Author "FLYPUCK" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8068625

RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
Installed hardwood blocks in the rudder. The top 3 are for the pin hinges and the bottom one is for the control wire.
Posted on: 10/19/2008 11:22 AM by Author "FLYPUCK" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8063150

RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
Rudder build-up
Posted on: 10/18/2008 12:37 PM by Author "FLYPUCK" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
Got the rest of the bulkheads installed. Next up I'll start building the rudder so I can get the control linkages squared away.
Posted on: 10/18/2008 8:18 AM by Author "FLYPUCK" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8060026

RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
Throttle push rod and bell crank installed.
Posted on: 10/15/2008 11:45 PM by Author "FLYPUCK" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8053169

RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
Got the engine aligned and the holes drilled for the engine. I cut 1/2" too much off the front of the fuse so I had to block up the mount.
Posted on: 10/13/2008 11:04 PM by Author "FLYPUCK" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8046821

RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: hellcat56 Wish I could be more helpful but I never have even looked a the recommended throws on any plane [/quote] Thanks Lawrence. Here's a thought. I'm guessing the throws would be about the same as your Zcat. Maybe the next time you take her out, you could measure them and let me know what they are. Might be a good place to start. Thanks, Doug
Posted on: 10/12/2008 11:07 PM by Author "FLYPUCK" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8043550

RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: aquaskiman Flypuck what engine did you say you were using? I still have not taken the pic's of the F4U George [/quote] 46cc Poulan
Posted on: 10/12/2008 3:22 PM by Author "FLYPUCK" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8042192

RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
Tonight I cut the front off of the fuse. Used the part I cut off as a template to make a new firewall. Tacked it in place with some CA and poured some 30 min. epoxy around it with some glass cloth for strength. Man, what a mess.
Posted on: 10/12/2008 12:38 AM by Author "FLYPUCK" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8040834

RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
Any help on the control surface throws? Lawrence, anybody?? Thanks
Posted on: 10/8/2008 9:48 PM by Author "FLYPUCK" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8031796

RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
Rudder servo mount and pushrod installed. I will glass around it later (ran out of epoxy brushes).
Posted on: 10/8/2008 9:46 PM by Author "FLYPUCK" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8031788

RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: Chad Veich Doug, I'm pretty sure I have the article scanned on my computer at work. Chad Veich cvnkv@aol.com [/quote] Thanks for the article Chad. A great display of craftsmanship.
Posted on: 10/7/2008 7:39 PM by Author "FLYPUCK" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8028139

RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
And the winner is Chad. Not sure what you've won but at least your keeping me from beating my head against the wall thinking about it. Nice work getting the answer. Interesting concept too.
Posted on: 10/6/2008 5:33 PM by Author "FLYPUCK" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8024378

RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: FLYPUCK [quote]ORIGINAL: Chad Veich I wonder if the configuration shown in your picture is a partial flap setting or something. Chad Veich cvnkv@aol.com [/quote] That would tend to make sense of it. Good observation. [/quote] I happened upon a F6F training video from the 40's I'm guessing. It stated that there were only 2 positions for the flaps, full up or full down
Posted on: 10/5/2008 7:59 PM by Author "FLYPUCK" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8021827

RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: Chad Veich I wonder if the configuration shown in your picture is a partial flap setting or something. Chad Veich cvnkv@aol.com [/quote] That would tend to make sense of it. Good observation.
Posted on: 10/5/2008 12:43 AM by Author "FLYPUCK" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: Chad Veich The Hellcat actually uses a slotted flap and I have an old RCSM article on how to accomplish this on the Lien Hellcat. Lots of fiddling to get it right but it looks fantastic. I can send you a scan of the article if you're interested. The posted pic looks odd as I have never noticed the difference in deflection between the inboard and outboard flaps before. Wonder if that is just a byproduct of the operating linkage or if it was purposely designed to work that way? [/quote] I'm not sure what the deal is with that flap. Just looks really odd to me. If you wouldn't mind scanning the article, that would be great. Thanks for the help Chad! =Doug=
Posted on: 10/4/2008 11:21 PM by Author "FLYPUCK" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
Ran into my first major problem with the firewall today. This kit was designed to use a ST-2500 for power. Hence the funky firewall set-up. I tryed mounting the engine to it and the prop was sticking out Waaaaay past the end of the cowl. Also, the magnito on the engine would be so far foward that I would basicly have to destroy the divider between the upper and lower openings of the cowl. I figure I have to drop the firewall 1-1/2" from it's present location to get the engine to fit correctly. I took a straight edge across the exsisting firewall and marked a line 1-1/2" down all the way around. This is where I figure the firewall needs to be. I invite any and all opinions on if this is the correct way to fix the problem and any suggestions anyone might have before I start cutting. PLEASE HELP!!! Thanks
Posted on: 10/4/2008 9:16 PM by Author "FLYPUCK" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: LDM I will look it up for yuo , looks like that flap is a flowler (spell check ) but its moved out as well as down , it can and has been successfuly imitated in models [/quote] Right you are LDM. Single slot Fowler. I've just never seen one go so far out without moving down. They can be replicated pretty easily with the proper hinging. Although not a true Fowler, they look pretty convincing.
Posted on: 10/2/2008 1:01 AM by Author "FLYPUCK" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
Got most of the bulkheads glued in.
Posted on: 10/1/2008 11:59 PM by Author "FLYPUCK" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8010898

RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: US185Damiani FlyPuck, Indeed you are half correct, A Hellcat has a Triangular shaped door attached to the Gear leg, but no door over the tire itself. [/quote] Then I guess the most scale thing to do is cut the door short of the wheel and leave it open under the wheel. Thanks for the input.
Posted on: 9/29/2008 8:18 PM by Author "FLYPUCK" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
Anyone have the numbers on the controls surface throws? There is no mention of how much deflection to use on the plans. Thanks
Posted on: 9/29/2008 6:57 PM by Author "FLYPUCK" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: LDM Turn over the curve so you can cut from the inside out and cut slowly so that you get the smallest , straightest cut possible [/quote] Thanks for the tip LDM. I'm not quite sure what to do with the TW door. It appears that on the full scale the front of the door goes up into the fuse and it has a smaller one behind the wheel. I'm not sure how that works. I may end up just leaving a hole where the wheel is or hinging some split doors. Take a look at the pic. Also, the outboard flap. What's up with that??
Posted on: 9/29/2008 5:26 PM by Author "FLYPUCK" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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