RE: What size of RC planes do you like?
I have flown aircraft ranging from "Peaunut scale"-size R/C models to 100" giant scale models. Over the years I have gravitated toward aircraft in the .60-1.2 cu.in range. They are big enough to fly really well, but small enough to not difficult to transport and store. Also, standard radio control equipment is quite sufficient. There is very little to gain by going up in size, unless of course you are into scale or aerobatic competition.
Posted on: 8/23/2012 7:18 AM by Author "Red B." in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: OS FT-160 Gemini, how much oil is required?
You are probably right. However I have heard rumours about poor lubrication of the conrod bearing surfaces. If so, it would be interesting to know how people have gone about solving that problem (if it exists).
Posted on: 8/22/2012 12:56 AM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Glow Engines"
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OS FT-160 Gemini, how much oil is required?
lean? Regards, Red B.... published by O.S. Engines Mfg. Co. in the years 2000 and 2004 respectively. [b]Why has the recommended oil content been increased from "at least 10%" to "not less than 18%"? [/b
Posted on: 8/21/2012 7:54 AM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
SAAB Viggen?
Posted on: 6/11/2012 2:59 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: If you could only have FIVE airplanes, what would they be?
1) SIG Somethin Extra 2) Paolo Severin Bücker Jungmeister 3) MK Aurora 4) Mick Reeves Spitfire Mk. IX 5) Graupner Alpina WP ALPINA 4001-E glider
Posted on: 6/7/2012 12:42 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Flights per Day
During the past 22 years I have had 5.0±2.6 flights per day at the field ;-)
Posted on: 4/24/2012 1:44 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Black Horse Models
[quote]ORIGINAL: dgliderguy So did BH Models discontinue their 59'' Pitts S-1? (And did I get the last one in stock at Hobby People when they went on sale last fall?) [/quote] You can see their current product line here: [link=http://www.blackhorsemodel.com.vn/index.php]http://www.blackhorsemodel.com.vn/index.php[/link]
Posted on: 4/19/2012 4:14 AM by Author "Red B." in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: 100 OCTANE aviation fuel in gasser
AVGAS 100(L) contains tetraethyllead which is a highly toxic substance. I see no real reason to use AVGAS in model aircraft applications. Here in Europe we have been running our gas engines on unleaded fuel for ages with no problems. It is strange that so much is written about gasoline problems in U.S. forums. This is in stark contrast to the situation over here, where this kind of discussions died out many years ago.
Posted on: 3/18/2012 12:03 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: what is the best RC transmiter out there?
IMHO the most versatile transmitter is the Multiplex MC4000. Although an old radio that is not manufactured any more, it still outperforms all modern transmitter I know of when it comes to programming complex setups. As for the new radios, I think the Graupner MC32 is hard to beat.
Posted on: 3/18/2012 11:44 AM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Synthetic oils soluble in methanol besides klotz?
Motul Micro should be available in the U.S., other than that I guess you have to order from Europe. There are several brands available over here.
Posted on: 2/26/2012 1:39 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "RC Fuels"
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RE: DHC-1 Chipmunk T10, WB550 @ Canada's National Air Force Museum
[quote]ORIGINAL: DaveB I would suggest looking at the website www.airliners.net Search Dehavilland Chipmunk and you will find many full scale pics. DaveB [/quote] I have done that, but unfortunately I have found no pictures of WB550 with sufficient detail to reproduce the badges.
Posted on: 2/24/2012 11:29 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: DHC-1 Chipmunk T10, WB550 @ Canada's National Air Force Museum
Thank you guys! Even though the pictures from Charlie are depicting WP833 and not WB500, the same names appear on the fuselage side, i.e., "Eng Mr D Gill" and "Sqn Ldr W Purchase". Unfortunately, the squadron insignia below the cockpit appear to be different. I enclose the best image I could find of this insigna, maybe someone will recognize it. Also the markings on the cowling remains to be identified. I will try posting a question on the RCCanada forum. Abufletcher, thank you for letting me know about the performance of the BH Chipmunk. What you describe is exactly what I am looking for. I will look into the undercarriage issue, and possibly do some strengthening in that area.
Posted on: 2/24/2012 7:55 AM by Author "Red B." in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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DHC-1 Chipmunk T10, WB550 @ Canada's National Air Force Museum
Hi! I am in the process of assembling a Black Horse semi-scale model of a DHC Chipmunk and would like to reproduce the markings of WB550 at Canada's National Air Force Museum. Unfortunately I can not find any close-up photographs of the squadron insignia on the fuselagee side below the cockpit and the markings on the engine cowl below the flags. I would very much appreciate if someone could help me out with pictures of these markings. [image]http://www.abpic.co.uk/images/images/1075817M.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 2/23/2012 11:36 AM by Author "Red B." in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Sebart Pilatus PC21 E50 Build thread
Thank you for a very nice write-up on the PC21. It looks absolutely fantastic. I have one question for you: What is the distance betwwen the firewall and the spinner backplate. I would like to know because I have a Saito 100 that is looking for a new home ;-).
Posted on: 2/19/2012 10:30 AM by Author "Red B." in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Congratulations! You didn't need many clues to find out what aircraft I was looking for. The Brisfit it is. Over to you!
Posted on: 1/17/2012 1:07 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
[quote]ORIGINAL: Ernie P. I'm going to try a long shot here. You said the 2nd largest user was ''Poland''; not quite the same thing as ''Polish air force''. So maybe it was Polish pilots, but not Polish air force? Thanks; Ernie P. Caudron Renault CR-714 Cyclone [/quote] Good guess, but no it is not the Caudron. It was the Polish Air Force that was the second largest user of the aircraft. What aircraft is this: 1) The name of the aircraft was used for a car introduced in 2003 2) There were plans to produce a license built version of the aircraft in the U.S., but the attempt failed because a much to heavy engine was chosen by the Americans. 3) The 2nd largest user of the aircraft was Poland 4) Despite its somewhat ungainly appearance it was eventually realised that this two-seater was fast and manoeuvrable enough to be flown in combat more or less like a single-seat fighter.
Posted on: 1/16/2012 3:57 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
What aircraft is this: 1) The name of the aircraft was used for a car introduced in 2003 2) There were plans to produce a license built version of the aircraft in the U.S., but the attempt failed because a much to heavy engine was chosen by the Americans. 3) The 2nd largest user of the aircraft was Poland
Posted on: 1/15/2012 12:50 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Morane-Saulnier L as flown by Roland Garros?
Posted on: 1/14/2012 2:23 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Commercial Drones in the News!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Loopman I suggest you go eat more ''surstromming'' (No Moderator that is not a flaming term) Red. I was not making a political or socio type statement. I was pointing to the fact that this issue could have negative repercussions on us as an RC community. The people in government are not stopping whaling but they are looking at RC in its many uses and ways
Posted on: 12/27/2011 6:59 AM by Author "Red B." in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Commercial Drones in the News!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Loopman ... As I thought, there appears to be no conscience in the sUAV community and if you've got the bucks then you can have the technology. JUST MY HONEST OPINION! The tree huggers are now in the RC arena, what do we (or can we) do about it? Happy Flying! Loopman [:@] [/quote] The point is that some people have a conscience. Have you watched the movie "The Cove", which won the 2010 Academy Award for best documentary? If not, I suggest you do that. [link=http://www.savejapandolphins.org/]http://www.savejapandolphins.org/[/link] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYKNCN1ESZM[/youtube]
Posted on: 12/27/2011 12:04 AM by Author "Red B." in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Best all around 40 size engine
It is O.K. to run on castor based fuel as long as you inspect the engine occasionally for carbon builup in the exhaust valve and exhaust area.
Posted on: 12/26/2011 2:12 AM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Sig Somethin' Extra Build
As long as the landing gear is at the position indicated on the plans everything will be fine once you get all equipment mounted and the balance point (C.G) in the correct position. There is no need to move the landing gear forward. In fact, this my cause ground handling to become worse instead of better.
Posted on: 12/26/2011 2:08 AM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Jungmeister Tire Diameter?
According to the original spare-part list (Ersatzteilliste), the tire size is 420 mm x150 mm, which is equivalent to 16.5"x6".
Posted on: 12/25/2011 10:02 AM by Author "Red B." in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: There I was thinking it was just us RC pilots who flew too low!
[link=http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/81567250/]Too close for comfort[/link] What aircraft is it?
Posted on: 12/24/2011 10:35 AM by Author "Red B." in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Why Gassers are more addictive or better than Glows e?
Why argue over whether gas or glow engines are the best? Grow up and get a life. Since very few of us do model flying for a living, but enjoy building and flying as a hobby we can all choose to use what means of propulsion we like best, be it gravity, electric motors, diesel-, glow- or gas engines. There is no single best choice that suits everyone. Merry Christmas to all and a happy 2012!
Posted on: 12/24/2011 10:27 AM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: European radio
I am very excited about JETI's new series of transmitters. I am on the waiting list for one DS-16 and I am very much looking forward lay my hands on it :-) According to the information available at this time, the transmitters (the "hand held" DS-16 and the tray version DC-16) will go on sale in early 2012. Here in Europe JETI enjoys a very good reputation. The JETI transmitters are designed and will be manufactured in the Czech replublic, which is within the European Union. The JETI transmitters belongs to the "all singing and dancing" category and while it may lack 2 channels, the S-BUS system and the 0.3 Mpixel camera of the Futaba 18MZ, its screen is mounted where it can be seen, i.e., above the neckstrap connector rather than below it and the indicated price, approx €1100-1200, is about half what I would expect to pay for an 18MZ. Also it sports a mangesium body and Hall effect sensor sticks. [image]http://www.electricwingman.com/img/product/large/Jeti_Duplex_DS16_Transmitter914.jpg[/image][image]http://www.electricwingman.com/img/product/large/JetiDuplexDC16Transmitter_2_10_78.png[/image]
Posted on: 12/21/2011 9:21 AM by Author "Red B." in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: micro ww1 rc models
If you care to build from plans, here is a very nice 12" span Sopwith Pup: [link=http://www.mjd.se/MJD_Models/pages/sopwithpup.htm]MJD Pup[/link] The plan can be downloaded here: [link=http://www.mjd.se/MJD_Models/pages/mjdsopwithpup.pdf]MJD Pup plan[/link] The model makes use of the electronics from a Parkzone Cub and the ready to fly weight is 3/4 oz. [image]http://www.mjd.se/MJD_Models/images/pup3.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 12/14/2011 9:51 AM by Author "Red B." in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Sig Somethin' Extra Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: jetblast96 Finally, one more issue: I heard people complaining about the pushrods but I was curious as to why. Upon not finding any metal pushrods in the package besides 10 or so 6'' pushrods, I looked in the manual and found that they use nylon tubes with the metal pushrods at the ends! Tiny nylon tubes? As pushrods?! I'm sorry, that sounds crazy to me. The tubes will flex like crazy and have a ton of friction in the pushrod housings! What should I do? Buy real metal pushrods? [/quote] Plastic pushrods are quite O.K. if mounted properly. They need support at regular intervals and one should strive to leave as little of the inner plastic pushrod exposed as possible. For example, do not cut the outer sleeve flush with the fuselage side, instead let it extend backwards as close to the elevator and rudder horns as possible. The exposed part of the inner plastic tube should have a metal pushrod inside. Unless you are flying in climate conditions with severe variations in temperature and humidity trim changes will be very small. I have built and flown a a couple of SSEs over the years and all of them used the supplied plastic pushrods without any problems whatsoever.
Posted on: 12/14/2011 9:43 AM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
] Clarifications on some of the clues: [b]2) The aircraft was exported to a country that was neutral during WWI[/b] The Royal Netherlands Navy bought 12 aircraft between 1917 and 1918 and an additional three of the two-seater version, Thulin KA. [b]3) The company used the badge shown below on the cowling of its aircraft.[/b] [image]http://www.maritiemdigitaal.nl/wwwopacx/wwwopac.ashx?command
Posted on: 12/9/2011 11:10 AM by Author "Red B." in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
[quote]ORIGINAL: The Raven This one is bugging me. Could it be the Blackburn Type L? [/quote] No, unfortunately not. The aircraft I am looking for is a monoplane (clue 4). What aircraft is this: 1) Its designer earned his doctorate in physics (subject: aerodynamics) prior to WWI 2) The aircraft was exported to a country that was neutral during WWI 3) The company used the badge shown in post #6144, on the cowling of its aircraft (retouched to remove the manufacturers namne) 4) In contrast to most of its contemporaries, the aircraft was a monoplane. Three more clues: 5) The engine was NOT a Le Rhône 9, but it would be difficult to tell the engines apart. 6) The designer of the aircraft was killed while demonstrating the aircraft during an exhibition 7) Following the death of the designer, aircraft production was terminated and the company began producing cars. The first model is shown in the picture in post #6146. I have retouched the registration plate. Two more clues: 8) There is an ARF model of this aircraft available, which is distributed in the U.S. as well as in other countries. 9) The ARF model is NOT manufactured in China. And another one: 10) The aircraft is not from France, but the design is strongly influenced by contemporary French aircraft. More clues: 11) The aircraft at first used wing warping and an all-flying stabilizer, but later on some were modified with ailerons and a fixed stabilizer with elevators. 12) The aircraft was marketed as a fighter, but performance and armament wasn't good enough so it was used as an "advanced trainer". 13) The export version of the aircraft had wing roundels on the top surface of its wings as shown in post #6150 Some more hints that might simplify things a bit: 14) It is a single-seat, mid-wing aircraft, but for training purposes a couple of two-seaters were also built 15) The company producing the aircraft was established in 1914 16) Late in WWII John Wayne starred in a movie with a name that should help you identify the name of the U.S. distributor of the ARF model mentioned in hint #8. Maybe a more specific clue might help: 17) In 1912 the Aéro-Club de France issued International Aviator Certificate #1314 to the designer of the aircraft.
Posted on: 12/8/2011 3:39 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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