RE: Piston build up, time to learn more from the masters...
The carb,prop hub, and fuel lines look OK though. Greg
Posted on: 5/20/2013 3:58 AM by Author "OldRookie" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: DAVE PATRICK ULTIMATE 120
The DP Ultimate is a scaled up version of the Goldberg 10-300 ARF. The Goldberg version was 54" span, whereas the DP Ultimate was 60.5" span. The larger size made it legal to use in IMAC competition.I believe they were both designed by Dave Patrick. I don't know about the Great Planes version of the Ultimate. Greg
Posted on: 8/27/2012 4:40 AM by Author "OldRookie" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: DAVE PATRICK ULTIMATE 120
I'm just following up....I received another request for the DP Ultimate manual. I almost forgot about this thread, and figured I would upload a few pictures of mine and another club members DP Ultimate. Mine is in the foreground, and has a YS 140L for power, and the other plane has an OS 160 for power. Greg
Posted on: 8/26/2012 8:36 AM by Author "OldRookie" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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Help locating canopy/hatch for Yak
I am looking for a canopy/hatch for a 50cc Yak 54 Russian Thunder. This one was made by SD Models, Toc Extreme, Avation models. The canopy is broken, but the hatch is in good shape. Thanks in advance, Greg
Posted on: 8/25/2012 8:28 AM by Author "OldRookie" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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Plane editing in Real Flight
How do you go about editing dual rates, total travel of control surfaces, center of gravity, expo, etc? I have owned Real Flight for a few years, and only use it a couple of times a year due to not being able to edit the planes. I have read through the instructions, and they are poor at BEST. I don't get it. Greg
Posted on: 8/17/2012 9:08 AM by Author "OldRookie" in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
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RE: DuBro Vibration Mount
I got out last weekend, and did my maiden flight on my DP ultimate. The DuBro vibration mount worked well throughout 3/4 gallon of fuel. Here is a picture of my DP Ultimate (front) and another one built by another club member. Both of these planes had their maiden flights last week. Not bad for a plane that has been out of production for several years. Greg
Posted on: 7/24/2012 1:59 PM by Author "OldRookie" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: DuBro Vibration Mount
[quote]ORIGINAL: SitNFly Too late now, but is a cowl ring available for this mount? This would keep your gyrations within reason. [/quote] I was thinking of going with the mount with a built in nose ring, but the casting with the regulator screw interferes with this mount. It looked like a pain in the azz to construct one, so I went with the mount that doesn't require a nose ring. The ultimate cowl doesn't have a lot of room under the engine. Greg
Posted on: 7/16/2012 7:14 PM by Author "OldRookie" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: DuBro Vibration Mount
I just got done installing my mount, and I lubricated the rubber parts before installation. I figured it certainly can't hurt. I used the YS after run oil. I am installing a YS 140L on the DuBro mount, in a Dave Patrick Ultimate. I had purchased a Hyde mount initially for this set up, but the motor flopped around too much to make it useable with a cowl on the plane. I would have to remove a lot of cowl to give the motor clearance to move. I ran two tanks of fuel through the YS 140L on a hard mount on my test stand, and nothing loosened up. I mounted the engine on the Hyde mount, and within 1/2 tank the exhaust header was loose, and it also caused the engine to run slightly lean when the engine movement was at its maximum. At low speed it was only moving about 1/16", but at 3/4 throttle it was moving about 3/4" total. FOR SALE...One Hyde Mount HCMCMIII Type C MKIII Firm Idle Greg
Posted on: 7/15/2012 10:23 AM by Author "OldRookie" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: DuBro Vibration Mount
The instructions are scant at best, and were found printed on the back of the package. Notice the orientation of the elastometric parts. Instead of being at 0, 90, 180, 270 degrees, they are at 45, 135, 220, 310 degrees in the illustration. I wonder if this makes any difference? I think I am going to lubricate mine with YS after run oil. This is safe on rubber. Greg
Posted on: 7/14/2012 12:04 PM by Author "OldRookie" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: DuBro Vibration Mount
What do you mean by "I didn't use any grease."? The instructions say to use castor or wash the rubber parts is fuel. Greg
Posted on: 7/14/2012 9:21 AM by Author "OldRookie" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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DuBro Vibration Mount
How tight should the motor mount bolts to the firewall be? Anyone know recommended torque? Is there a best way to orient the rubber inserts, in the aluminum mount? I have the four cycle mount for the 120 to 150 size engine ...588 mount.. Greg
Posted on: 7/13/2012 8:05 PM by Author "OldRookie" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Li Fe Batteries?
When you are cycling the A123 packs, what cut off voltage are you using? What load are you putting on the pack during the discharge? Greg
Posted on: 7/10/2012 4:25 AM by Author "OldRookie" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Turbine Waiver
OK...Thanks for your replies guys. Greg
Posted on: 7/2/2012 4:35 PM by Author "OldRookie" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Turbine Waiver
I guess I don't see why the pilot needs to submit an affidavit stating that the he/she has flown aircraft capable of 150 mph for 50 flights. Under this ruling I could be flying a model capable of 150 mph, but only fly it at 90 mph. It doesn't actually say that you need to fly 150 mph. The model that I intend to put the pulse jet in, will never get close to 150 mph. Just because a jet engine is in a model, doesn't mean it has to be a high speed model. I have flown hundreds of flights in excess of 100 mph, but don't even own a model capable of 150 mph. So according to AMA I am not competent to fly a plane with a pulse jet engine at 100 mph? Ridiculous[:'(] Greg
Posted on: 7/2/2012 12:21 PM by Author "OldRookie" in the forum "RC Jets"
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Turbine Waiver
Is a turbine waiver required in order to fly pulse jet airplanes? Greg
Posted on: 7/2/2012 9:15 AM by Author "OldRookie" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Best charger for A123 LiFe packs
I would recommend the Cellpro Multi4, or the Cellpro 4S Gold. I have an old 4S and the Multi4, and both work well for the LIFE chemistry. This charger also charges LiPoly, LiIon, LiFePO4, A123, LiMn, NiCd, NiMH, Pb. Be aware that there is a difference between the A123 and the generic LIFE packs. I have been using A123 for over 5 years now without a problem. I would never go back to NiCd, or NiMH to power my planes. Greg
Posted on: 6/16/2012 6:30 AM by Author "OldRookie" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: gorilla glue vs. epoxy
[quote]ORIGINAL: Gray Beard Relax, some products are just beyond the use of some people?? In this case I think perhaps the Gorilla glue may have out thought the user? Things like that have been know to happen.[;)] [/quote] Typical fan boy response. Are you a fan boy Gray Beard? I have had good success with Gorilla Glue. I never said once that I had problems using the product, just that it wasn't worth the trouble to use the awful stuff. I've used it to glue parts of two MoJo 60 planes, and to laminate. I have found that cyanoacrylates, alphetic resins, and epoxy are all generally stronger than needed for model building. My reply to the OP was intended to point out that all of the glues we use are strong enough for his use, and that polyurethane glue will work as well, but why bother? It is a pain in the azz to use. I guess I don't care for your condescending remarks about my perceived inability to use glue properly. It is not flattering to you, and shows your ignorance. Belittling people only shows your ignorance, and not the person you felt compelled to put down. When it gets down to it, I don't give a damn what you use for glue, but you have to realize that other people may not always share your opinion of a products worth. Just saying[:D] Greg
Posted on: 6/12/2012 2:23 PM by Author "OldRookie" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Best paint for firewalls?
What type of Rustolium are you using? I don't think all of the Rustolium products are fuel proof. Greg
Posted on: 6/11/2012 10:45 AM by Author "OldRookie" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Best paint for firewalls?
Remove
Posted on: 6/11/2012 10:10 AM by Author "OldRookie" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: gorilla glue vs. epoxy
[quote]ORIGINAL: Gray Beard Gorilla glue has a lot of uses or I wouldn't bother stocking it in my shop, I'm way too cheap for that. I just glued in a hard point, a piece of dowel in a balsa rudder with the GG. It expands and will fill in any slop between the parts. [/quote] There are no uses for Gorilla Glue that you listed, that couldn't be done better, faster, as strong if not stronger, and with less hastle....using alphetic, cyanoacrylate, or epoxy glue. I can't even think of a use in modeling where Polyurethane type of glue is specific to. Greg
Posted on: 6/11/2012 9:51 AM by Author "OldRookie" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: gorilla glue vs. epoxy
I agree with OldScaleGuy. Gorilla glue is the worst for our hobby use. What a pain in the azz. This stuff isn't worth the effort it takes to use it properly. Greg
Posted on: 6/11/2012 8:41 AM by Author "OldRookie" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Funtana X100
How much for the kit? How much shipping to Minnesota 55372? Greg
Posted on: 4/14/2012 12:33 PM by Author "OldRookie" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: 3Ders are so dangerous! Brotherhood of Circle Flyers
[quote]ORIGINAL: combatpigg Classic FAIL mentality, only a totally fried potato would / could follow your piddle stream of justification and rationalization. [/quote] Great reply, and right on topic...if you have nothing to say...DON'T. HAW Greg
Posted on: 2/26/2012 9:38 PM by Author "OldRookie" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: 3Ders are so dangerous! Brotherhood of Circle Flyers
[quote]ORIGINAL: combatpigg So, unless it is strictly forbidden, you think that hovering over the runway with other flyers concentrating on their own planes is safe..? [color=#3300FF]Yes[/color] Except for landings, takeoffs and announced touch and goes [with other pilot's present at the pilots stations] none of the fields I fly at condone prolonged flight right over the runway unless they are having a fun fly event. The bulk of the flying should be down range of the runway. [color=#3300CC]Kind of eliminates most of the challenging 3D manuvers....doesn't it? [/color] Anyone who thinks that hovering right over the runway with other pilots busy flying their own planes is a clueless moron. If you are amongst like minded flyers who are all onboard with ''group hovers'' over the runway, then of course have at it. Just don't mindlessly, or foolishly expose other flyers to that sort of risk and expect them to be happy with it. [color=#3300CC]I must say that classifying all 3D pilots as morons, certainly isn't very flattering, but it is still above the imbecile or idiot class you put yourself in with your narrow mindedness.[/color] Have a good one, Greg [/quote]
Posted on: 2/26/2012 1:09 PM by Author "OldRookie" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: 3Ders are so dangerous! Brotherhood of Circle Flyers
The general idea is that InboundLZ is a self centered azz. Unless hovering over the runway is specifically forbidden at his flying field, he is totally in the wrong, and to believe that the 3D flyer has the audacity to make a mess on the runway just as he was ready to land, proves he is a self centered azz. Seeing as flying between the runway and flight stations is forbidden, flying over the runway is the perfect distance. Not difficult to understand at all for most of us. Greg
Posted on: 2/26/2012 11:38 AM by Author "OldRookie" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: 3Ders are so dangerous! Brotherhood of Circle Flyers
[quote]ORIGINAL: InboundLZ I have been nearly mid-aired on more than one occaision by these 3D types and I had one incident where Captian Ding-A-Ling stacked up his 3D bag of balsa on the runway effectively shutting it down, which is all well and good if I had not been up flying my turbine equipment. Did I manage to land ''around'' his newly kitted aircraft, sure, but I should not have had too. I say live and let live, right up until you stop me from doing the same....if you are going to fly 3D so be it, to each his own...but lets do it in the pattern and not in everyones face! [/quote] I just can't even imagine the gall of these 3D flyers. To think that this pilot would be inconsiderate enough to crash his plane right in the middle of the runway so that you had be inconvenienced during the landing of your jet. My god...what is this world coming to? Gee...I have never seen a person fly 3D in a pattern. Do you have some videos of this? Haw Greg
Posted on: 2/26/2012 10:26 AM by Author "OldRookie" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: 3Ders are so dangerous! Brotherhood of Circle Flyers
[quote]ORIGINAL: aussiesteve [quote]ORIGINAL: MetallicaJunkie keep the videos coming, it makes me feel better, as i dumb thumbed one the other day... im in the rebuilding process [/quote] Got any video? [:D] - Still shots even? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n63lfsXp998&NR=1&feature=endscreen No wonder he crashed, he was flying Spektrum[X(] Greg
Posted on: 2/17/2012 10:13 PM by Author "OldRookie" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: RCUniverse vs Facebook
[quote]ORIGINAL: PaulD Forget facebook, I think we should open an RCJets thread on the ProBros forum. That one's run in a pull no punches, swear if you want, over 18 web site. The whiners and wussies quickly get tossed.... PaulD [/quote] Jets really don't fit into the profile or 3D venue of the ProBro forums. Find another place. Facebook is a bad idea to replace RCU, or any other modeling web sites. Greg
Posted on: 2/17/2012 9:41 AM by Author "OldRookie" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Counterfeit Spektums ??
Counterfeiting Spektrum is like counterfeiting pennies....Why Bother? Greg
Posted on: 12/10/2011 7:50 AM by Author "OldRookie" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
Go here http://www.hitecrcd.com/support/firmup/spec24update.html In the first paragraph, click on the blue [b]HERE[/b] It is everything you need to know. Greg
Posted on: 10/8/2011 9:21 PM by Author "OldRookie" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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