where to find ys .45 spare parts?
Hi all, Just buggered up my patriot...anyone know where I can get a needle valve socket for a YS .45 side exhaust engine? Thanks, John
Posted on: 3/1/2007 9:52 PM by Author "JohnnyHotRocks" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5496367

RE: L39/Wren 44 Pics and video
Thanks guys, I think I'll wrap some aluminum tape around it just to be safe. thanks again....maiden flight next week hopefully!
Posted on: 8/9/2006 9:48 PM by Author "JohnnyHotRocks" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4603890

RE: L39/Wren 44 Pics and video
ok....no answer to that one....how about this one... Has anyone had any damage to the carbon fiber elevator rods as they pass by the turbine exhaust?? Thanks, John
Posted on: 8/9/2006 5:16 PM by Author "JohnnyHotRocks" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4602865

can heat damage carbon fiber pushrods?
Hi all, I'm just finishing my first jet (Savex L39)....I am using 6mm carbon fiber pushrods for the elevator....the rods run down the fuselage along side the tail pipe....just wondering if there is potential for damage to the pushrods...the engine tailcone is 30mm from the opening of the pipe. The pushrods run alongside this opening at a distance of about 1" or so.....am I going to melt my pushrods??? Thanks, John
Posted on: 8/9/2006 5:06 PM by Author "JohnnyHotRocks" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4602834

RE: L39/Wren 44 Pics and video
Can anyone give me the dimensions of the Spring Air Tank...my retracts STILL have not arrived and I want to start putting all the bits where they belong so I need to know how much room the air tank will take up. Thanks, John
Posted on: 8/8/2006 9:47 AM by Author "JohnnyHotRocks" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4597215

RE: L39/Wren 44 Pics and video
Very nice...any trouble seeing it in the air? I have a similar type of scheme (silver with red tips, nose and tail)
Posted on: 7/27/2006 4:35 PM by Author "JohnnyHotRocks" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4552075

RE: L39/Wren 44 Pics and video
...nevermind....a little sanding solved that problem...[:D]
Posted on: 7/27/2006 2:24 PM by Author "JohnnyHotRocks" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4551613

RE: L39/Wren 44 Pics and video
Anyone else have problems with ailerons and flaps rubbing together at certain settings...ie, at full flaps (45degrees) ailerons rub against flaps restricting their movement??
Posted on: 7/27/2006 8:58 AM by Author "JohnnyHotRocks" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4550510

RE: Wren44 Gold start problems
Thanks everyone for your help, and especially to Wren for their quick ability to diagnose and solve the problem....thanks also to Peter at Altecare!
Posted on: 7/20/2006 11:26 AM by Author "JohnnyHotRocks" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4523699

RE: Wren44 Gold start problems
Hi Gary, Everything is connected properly...it starts occasionally, but not consistently....I think one of the settings may be off, but I don't know what any of the settings mean [sm=drowning.gif]
Posted on: 7/12/2006 9:15 PM by Author "JohnnyHotRocks" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4494703

Wren44 Gold start problems
Hi All, I have a Wren44 Gold (still on the bench) and I cannot get it to consitently start...I've tried the gas valve in every position from 1/2 turn to 2 turns open...Ocasionally it starts, but mostly I get the following: Gas ignites, Fuel ramp DOES NOT occur, temp reaches approx 170c then start terminates...the ECU displays "Start Bad" Temp is around 25degrees c outside. ECU battery was from between 10.1V and 10.8V Another issue, once I had it running, when I pulled the stick to idle quickly, the engine quit....sure would not be good in flight! Any Ideas?? Thanks in advance, John
Posted on: 7/12/2006 8:18 PM by Author "JohnnyHotRocks" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4494472

RE: L39/Wren 44 Pics and video
Still Waiting on retracts!![>:][>:]
Posted on: 7/11/2006 6:32 PM by Author "JohnnyHotRocks" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4489858

RE: L39/Wren 44 Pics and video
Thanks Gary, I noticed your fuel tanks are very far forward...is that normal?....would you advise against using some heat to form them to fit around the starter on the turbine? Thanks, John
Posted on: 7/11/2006 5:48 PM by Author "JohnnyHotRocks" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4489715

RE: L39/Wren 44 Pics and video
Hi everyone, Does anyone have photos of a wooden engine mount setup with a 44Gold? I built an engine mount based on Paul's plans, then realized that I had the engine setup so it would be running inverted...like the photos in David's Jet International article...I'd rather not run it inverted, and I'd rather not build an aluminum mount...any ideas? John
Posted on: 7/11/2006 3:59 PM by Author "JohnnyHotRocks" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4489300

RE: L39/Wren 44 Pics and video
[quote]this thread IS the manual![/quote] I agree...I am actually working on mine right now (epoxy is drying on the rear pipe mounts) and I am cross referencing all the info on this thread...I would recommend reading the WHOLE thing and make notes as you go so you know where to find answers to the numerous questions you will have as you build.
Posted on: 7/10/2006 1:51 PM by Author "JohnnyHotRocks" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4484512

RE: L39/Wren 44 Pics and video
Is that the thrust number for ALL the 44Golds, or just new ones...I got mine a few months ago..sure would be nice if I could get 10lbs thrust out of it!
Posted on: 6/23/2006 12:05 PM by Author "JohnnyHotRocks" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4422148

RE: L39/Wren 44 Pics and video
Looking good....I have also done a similar paint scheme with red tips, nose, tip of tail....looks really good with the red star decals when it's done....just waiting on landing gear and servos to arrive in the mail [:@]
Posted on: 6/10/2006 12:35 PM by Author "JohnnyHotRocks" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4374966

RE: L39/Wren 44 Pics and video
does digitech have a website where I could order from?? Thanks, John
Posted on: 6/8/2006 9:20 AM by Author "JohnnyHotRocks" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4367262

RE: L39/Wren 44 Pics and video
Thanks guys....I'll use the micros in the wing/rudder/nosewheel and Probably use a couple minis for the elevator.... Just finished painting the plane...I ordered the silver one and did some red wingtips/nose with red russian stars and numbering...looks pretty good. Thanks again, John
Posted on: 5/11/2006 4:40 PM by Author "JohnnyHotRocks" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4267129

RE: L39/Wren 44 Pics and video
Thanks for the reply....I guess I will use the 85MGs on flaps and ailerons (I had my doubts as to whether or not I could fit the 5245 in the wing for the flaps) Any other comments on the servo selection? Am I the only one concerned about using Micro servos on a turbine jet??...it kind of worries me...[sm=frown.gif] I'm not familiar with the duralite battery....what is the voltage before using the diodes? Thanks, John
Posted on: 5/11/2006 3:55 PM by Author "JohnnyHotRocks" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4266984

RE: L39/Wren 44 Pics and video
I've ordered the following servos....just want to make sure they will be strong enough (and fit in the plane!)....any comments on the following? Elevator (two servo setup....I know most are using the single servo, but I'd prefer to do it this way) - HITEC 5245MG digital with 61oz-in torque Flaps - HITEC 5245MG digital with 61 oz-in torque Ailerons - HITEC 85MG (not digital) with 42 oz-in torque Rudder - HITEC 85MG with 42 oz-in torque Nosewheel steering - HITEC 85MG epoxied to the side of the nosegear case Sound right?? The torque figures are quoted on 4.8V RX pack....6.0V numbers are slightly higher....is anyone using a 6V RX pack with a Futaba RX? Are you using any sort of voltage regulator? Thanks in advance for the answers, John
Posted on: 5/11/2006 1:06 PM by Author "JohnnyHotRocks" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4266456

RE: L39/Wren 44 Pics and video
Thanks Marc and Gary...if you get a spare minute in the next week or so, you could take a couple pics of the installations and email them to me[sm=wink.gif] John
Posted on: 5/11/2006 10:17 AM by Author "JohnnyHotRocks" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4265940

RE: L39/Wren 44 Pics and video
Well I FINALLY finished reading through ALL the posts....only took a couple weeks[:D]....Now if only my retracts and servos would hurry up and get here! Thanks for all the great info everyone! It would be a great idea if someone could make a list of all the good information found here without all the filler....I wrote alot of info out on a sheet of paper....maybe one day I"ll get around to posting some sort of summary. John
Posted on: 5/11/2006 8:34 AM by Author "JohnnyHotRocks" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4265660

RE: Kamdax Mig 15--new build--need help
Take an elastic band and cut it into two 1inch long strips...glue each strip to the front of the plane (one on top and one on bottom) where the red ring fits on...the rubber band will give the red ring something to grip onto...not really necessary, but gives you a good feeling knowing that there is no way it will come off in flight. I would highly recommend using a HS56 carbonite gear on the elevator....lost a Kamdax Mig due to gears stripping on the HS55 on the elevator (those high speed low passes and abrupt pull ups will do that if you are unlucky)....My new mig has the HS56...no problems so far.... John
Posted on: 5/5/2006 12:43 PM by Author "JohnnyHotRocks" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4243458

RE: L39/Wren 44 Pics and video
Gary, I saw at FL Jets that you had your antenna inside the nose of the plane...have you had any problems with this setup? Anyone else using this as opposed to the antenna outside the fuse?? Thanks, John
Posted on: 5/2/2006 3:05 PM by Author "JohnnyHotRocks" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4232394

RE: L39/Wren 44 Pics and video
Excellent video! Can't wait to fly mine! John
Posted on: 5/1/2006 9:17 AM by Author "JohnnyHotRocks" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4227065

San Antonio TX flyers
Hi All, I'm heading down to SanAntonio next week and I was wondering if there is a good field where I could spend the day flying my Patriot. Thanks in advance, John
Posted on: 1/4/2006 12:40 PM by Author "JohnnyHotRocks" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3730503

RE: DeHavilland Mosquito
Has anyone had paint peel off the wings when removing the masking from the invasion stripe paint? Thanks, JOhn
Posted on: 11/20/2005 12:15 PM by Author "JohnnyHotRocks" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3570501

RE: DeHavilland Mosquito
Thanks!
Posted on: 11/17/2005 7:31 AM by Author "JohnnyHotRocks" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3560916

RE: DeHavilland Mosquito
ERIC H.....what is the length of the strut on those Fults landing gears? How did they hold up to the abuse? Did you fly them off grass? Thanks, John
Posted on: 11/16/2005 3:03 PM by Author "JohnnyHotRocks" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3558638