RE: OS 10 FP issue
Martin, If you watch fleabay you can pick up these engines pretty cheap - cheaper than a new PL. Might be easier to find another complete engine - with the added benefit to get another carb/NV :)
Posted on: 9/3/2012 7:46 PM by Author "RocketRob" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11216378

RE: IRVINE ENGINES NEW OS MADE
are they making 15R motors or bits?
Posted on: 7/27/2012 7:01 PM by Author "RocketRob" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11171795

RE: Loving the AE .2cc with video
have you tacked the clan? mine would only turn 7,500 on a 5x3. Compared to the schlosser .25 turning a 5.7x3 mid 10's
Posted on: 4/28/2012 2:27 PM by Author "RocketRob" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11060414

RE: Loving the AE .2cc with video
In the Kitchen! [8D] You go Nitro! A much better candidate than the clan for a flying model.
Posted on: 4/28/2012 10:56 AM by Author "RocketRob" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11060248

RE: No more Youtube, engine videos
you need a mac[;)]
Posted on: 3/10/2012 7:45 PM by Author "RocketRob" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10994862

RE: Quaker 84 Penn Valley Hobbies
Evan, It just dawned on me that is the plane in your avatar....[8D]
Posted on: 1/26/2012 7:38 PM by Author "RocketRob" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10929813

RE: Reaction to Diesel Fumes...?
The ether perhaps? Our flying field has no trash service and we must pack out what we pack in. Sometimes after driving home with all my oily rags and towels in the car, by the time I get home i am ready for a nap.[8|]
Posted on: 1/15/2012 2:50 PM by Author "RocketRob" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10910356

RE: norvel mod page
Toad, Thanks for putting it out there! Do you have anything similar for the screaming VA engine? Thanks RR
Posted on: 1/10/2012 6:24 AM by Author "RocketRob" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10901533

RE: Bambi Variants
Chris, I love the grin on your face - priceless! RR
Posted on: 1/8/2012 4:30 PM by Author "RocketRob" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10898554

RE: 1/2A Servos Revisited
Dymond 4.7 and 60 are great servos - expensive but well worth it. My only gripe is the customer support is lacking - and gear train seems less than robust - but haven't found anything better in terms of centering accuracy, weight and size. They have been used in wing servos in F5D and F5b planes for years but those guys seem to be moving toward the hyperion servos now (Hm(???) Can't recall or decipher the alphabet soup that hyperion uses and my first look into them indicated they are even pricier.
Posted on: 1/8/2012 7:09 AM by Author "RocketRob" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10897666

RE: Quaker 84 Penn Valley Hobbies
Good point - wing wiggle - Oh what is a model aeronautical engineer to do? - everything is a compromise....... I looked up your motor specs and see 12 ozs and .8hp "rated" spinning 11ish props - seems like a fine motor! My twin diesel weighs 14 ozs and on its best day makes .42hp - but is happy spinning the 13x6 prop. If I interpolate you are not in your power band with the 13" prop, so not making "rated power" - would it be safe to guess you are not exceeding the .5hp range on this prop? A ground rpm reading would be a big help - hint hint.... Going in to the build I know I will have a cg issue so might either shorten the nose or figure a battery pack near the tail plane.
Posted on: 1/1/2012 7:59 AM by Author "RocketRob" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10885926

RE: Quaker 84 Penn Valley Hobbies
Your TT 54 installation looks very clean. Any idea what rpm you are turning the 13x6 prop on the ground? reason I ask is I an considering using a Tappin Twin diesel (.49 - 8cc) and it spins a 13x6 and I wan't sure if this would be enough motor for this big plane? Thanks for the offer on the rubbers but on this size plane I might do a leading edge rod and a trailing edge screw hold down - I tend to fly my planes in ways they were not meant to and have broken to many rubber bands pulling out....................to watch the wing float down minutes after the fuse has augured in Your plane is beautiful![8D]
Posted on: 12/31/2011 8:03 AM by Author "RocketRob" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10884405

RE: Quaker 84 Penn Valley Hobbies
Thanks guys for this discussion - I have been wanting to get mine started! What will you both use to spin the prop?
Posted on: 12/27/2011 5:34 AM by Author "RocketRob" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10877747

RE: Merry Christmas
Happy Winter Solstice! I think we get about 1.5 minutes of additional sunshine every day now.
Posted on: 12/25/2011 9:36 AM by Author "RocketRob" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10875601

RE: Worlds smallest glow engine and throttled
the .10 4 stroke seems nice for $256. watch the video of the .15 4 stroke - don't think it is intended funny but makes me laugh anyway.
Posted on: 12/12/2011 7:41 PM by Author "RocketRob" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10856722

RE: new design: Strega 45
Freakin - yes it is one of the custom 9x10 props. I Love Jets schooled me to tune for 20k on the ground and not to launch with anything else. So the prop is trimmed to 8.75" and the section is thinned slightly, measuring and comparing each station from blade to blade with a micrometer. Vicman - I do not know Q40 rules - this plane is for shits and giggles Combat - thanks and I must admit to reviewing many of your cowled planes as well as the photos of the German speed cup to develop the engine cowl plenum
Posted on: 12/12/2011 6:39 PM by Author "RocketRob" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10856618

RE: Profi .049-.061s...????
The Nooner is a decent plane - no world beater and a bit thick airfoil but solid plane. We were flying them with Mega 3turns on 10cell nimh getting 130mph
Posted on: 12/7/2011 8:26 PM by Author "RocketRob" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10849041

RE: new design: Strega 45
Rudder linkage and fairing....... Single horn rudder
Posted on: 12/6/2011 7:01 AM by Author "RocketRob" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10845748

RE: new design: Strega 45
Cleaned up the tail feathers from the prototype...... Dual horn rudder horn.
Posted on: 12/6/2011 7:00 AM by Author "RocketRob" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10845740

RE: new design: Strega 45
Single horn internal elevator linkage
Posted on: 12/6/2011 6:57 AM by Author "RocketRob" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10845831

RE: new design: Strega 45
Top side of 4 horn elevator linkages
Posted on: 12/6/2011 5:50 AM by Author "RocketRob" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10845752

RE: new design: Strega 45
Thanks guys, It is long over due! Freakin, I am using the truturn spinner. I have had one fail on my Miss Ashley, where the thru bolt sheared the head. I believe that is from the starter motor and will fabricate an aluminum bushing to fit between spinner seat the the prop bolt so I can torque down the spinner bolt.
Posted on: 12/5/2011 6:41 AM by Author "RocketRob" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10844032

RE: Lil' Extra landing gear
Skaligawagger - If you land smoother the gear is just fine[:D] On my plane however, I use nylon screws to shear and let the gear pull from the fuse so to not tear up the structure - saves the fuse but is hell on props and wheel pants. I have also replaced the lame aluminum gear for a glass gear from a plane in Tower's site, the gear was like $9 - also allows the longer prop - following Trevin's lead running 9x4.5 apc.
Posted on: 12/4/2011 7:28 AM by Author "RocketRob" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10842448

RE: new design: Strega 45
jay1st, Sorry for the delay in response, but for gear I am using spring air 300 series which were made a bit lower profile to fit the wing. available with either 5/32" or 3/16" diameter gear legs I am using the 5/32" currently. I like a strong stout gear as not all of my landings are greasers. The gear on the prototype are from a european or asian manufacture and hardly up to the .45" size engine.
Posted on: 12/4/2011 7:21 AM by Author "RocketRob" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10842438

RE: new design: Strega 45
The belly of the beast.......
Posted on: 12/4/2011 7:14 AM by Author "RocketRob" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10842430

RE: new design: Strega 45
My Fav [;)]
Posted on: 12/4/2011 7:11 AM by Author "RocketRob" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10842427

RE: new design: Strega 45
another
Posted on: 12/4/2011 7:09 AM by Author "RocketRob" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10842423

RE: new design: Strega 45
Some progress photos of the big bore version
Posted on: 12/4/2011 7:05 AM by Author "RocketRob" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10842418

RE: Ok, I'm going to gloat.
Dave just has this unassuming boyish look that the vendors feel sorry for. "Poor Kid, I'll give him these nitro engines to save him from going electric"
Posted on: 11/10/2011 6:21 AM by Author "RocketRob" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10805433

RE: Profi .049-.061s...????
guilty as charged[;)]
Posted on: 11/7/2011 7:36 PM by Author "RocketRob" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10801854