RE: Looking for Cox engines and parts
try here :- http://coxengines.ca/
Posted on: 9/2/2012 7:22 AM by Author "SGC" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Starting ?
Chris, I believe they are only made for the hobby industry Chinese manufacturures designation GT R40, imported to Australia by lion electronics http://www.tnet.com.au/~lion/Battery_Chargers.htm scroll down to dry cells.
Posted on: 8/22/2012 8:13 PM by Author "SGC" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Starting ?
Actually the No6 cells as used in telephone systems are still available if you search about, my local hobby shop still sells them.
Posted on: 8/22/2012 5:40 PM by Author "SGC" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Doculam
Ive read that for painting the outside of doculam , its best to scuff with a scourer pad or fine sandpaper to give the paint a key. Also for translucent colours it can be dyed with RIT fabric dye in hot water.
Posted on: 6/11/2012 11:48 PM by Author "SGC" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Club Silver Swallow
" Now defunct, Aero-Flyte was an Australian supplier of aeromodelling kits and accessories. " I'ed be so bold to say the majority of aussie modelers cut there teeth on AeroFlyte kits, my first C/L model was the Aeroflyte Mustang fitted with a Tiapan 1.5cc diesel, and my first R/C model an Aeroflyte Invader 48" (still have the kit plans) ws single ch with OS Pixie , 2 OS motorised actuators on rudder/ throttle(3 position) and an early OS 15 max R/C engine( which I still have). The last Aeroflyte kit I purchased was the 15 Trainer ( Enya .15 R/C)which I still have and is still airworthy. Stew
Posted on: 6/5/2012 8:14 PM by Author "SGC" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: Mills diesel
For fuel, equal parts of kerosine ( distillate-parrafin), ether and castor oil , ie 33% kerosine,33% ether ,33% castor oil , this is commonly reffered too as "Old English " mix the ether and castor first to dissolve the castor oil then add the kerosine .
Posted on: 4/28/2012 8:26 AM by Author "SGC" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: MP jet 061 r/c diesel
Martin, See Robs thread here :- http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7283054/anchors_7319538/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#7319538
Posted on: 4/20/2012 7:07 PM by Author "SGC" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: MP jet 061 r/c diesel
My appoligies , it was Robs, keith Rider Jackrabbit that performed best on the PB 6x4
Posted on: 4/20/2012 4:44 PM by Author "SGC" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: MP jet 061 r/c diesel
I think RocketRob got one of his best runs with the Caudron on a peter Burford 6x4 prop not sure if he had it trimmed to a smaller dia. or not.
Posted on: 4/19/2012 7:38 AM by Author "SGC" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: Rear Integral Tank for DC Spitfire
David Owen is selling both replica tanks for the DC Spitfire motor and MP Jet 061 diesel and glows, see his catalogue and price list here :- http://oea.modelenginenews.org/pricelist_2012-03.pdf
Posted on: 4/12/2012 2:36 AM by Author "SGC" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: New Tiapan 2.5 diesel
Dont forget about the Enya diesels
Posted on: 3/16/2012 7:50 PM by Author "SGC" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: Ron Chernich's site down?
Well its back up now
Posted on: 2/29/2012 10:04 PM by Author "SGC" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: A TRIBUTE TO MY SON, CHARLES IV
Well I sat silently through this last year as my youngest son servered his tour in Afganistan, he's in the Australian army combat engineers, it was there job to find and disarm the IED's (roadside bombs), I'm glad and releived to say he returned home safe,but saddly one of his crew did not, the IED he was working on was remote detonated by the cowards that live in ignorance. Although my son came home in one piece , he is emotionaly scared by the horrific loss of his comraid as many others who have served in the war against terroism and oppression. My thoughts are with them all
Posted on: 2/18/2012 3:59 PM by Author "SGC" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Balancing your rocket
Vic, Hiyu, Ive used the string method in the past myself for small model rockets - it works. But as he mentioned buying large , scale rockets they maybe a bit large or due to scale detail ,difficult to attach a string ,that i mentioned useing the software. Attached is an Openrocket report on my Binder Aspire which can be printed as a feild reference on launch days to aid in motor selection for the prevailing launch conditions etc , also note if the report is on an own designed rocket the full size fin pattern and fin location guide are included to aid construction. Stewart
Posted on: 11/27/2011 4:49 PM by Author "SGC" in the forum "Model Rockets & Rocketry"
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RE: Balancing your rocket
As`a general rule, were the CG is is not overly important- so long as its at least one calibre ahead of the CP (centre of pressure or aerodynamic neutral point), there are other factors as to CG/CP location that affect a rockets overal flyte characteristics, but the one caliber + rule is the main basic requirement. There are rocket design software available that will calculate these for you , Rocksim is an excelant commercial program or Openrocket is a free dounload( http://openrocket.sourceforge.net/ ) . You can imput/design your rockets on these programs and it will give you the CP and proposed CG-(needs confirming after build as amount of glue , density variations of components will vary), also a lot of the comercial kits will have sim files available you can plug ino the software to use to find the CP if the kit instructions dont give it, can also be used to find out the best motor options for your kit and expected altitudes etc. Stewart
Posted on: 11/27/2011 7:15 AM by Author "SGC" in the forum "Model Rockets & Rocketry"
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RE: where to buy ether?
John, The problem with the JD starting fluid is the dissolved butane used as the propellent, the can needs degassing and then poured into an open jar/can to allow the remaining gas to escape, otherwise inconsistant runs/settings starting difficulties manifest themselves. Butane has a low cetane rateing as opossed to the high cetane of the ether.
Posted on: 11/22/2011 6:02 PM by Author "SGC" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: where to buy ether?
Actually it was a hand operated roller cutter type can opener I used to cut the base off the can after spraying off the propellant. But the mention of an electric makeing sparks is not nessesarily correct, the one I used to have had an induction motor(no brushes) so no sparks and the switch was a sealed microswitch. Stewart
Posted on: 11/22/2011 7:42 AM by Author "SGC" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: Sharma 3.5 cc throttle
If you look on there website " http://www.sharmamodelaero.com/engine.htm ", you will see they make both a C/L and R/C versions , which use a different crankcase casting. The C/L version would probably be difficult to put a carby on due to the vertical venturi being close in to the cylinder muff, recheck which version your friend has for sale. Stewart
Posted on: 9/19/2011 8:52 AM by Author "SGC" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: newbie question McCoy 0.049
William, The McCoy 049 diesels have a contrapiston that uses an O'ring to seal it, it also has a flange at the top to prevent it being screwed down to far and contacting the piston. So it must only be removed out the top!
Posted on: 7/19/2011 7:56 PM by Author "SGC" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: Cylinder Numbers for COX Babe Bee
According to the information I have , No2 cylinders were used on Product engines,Baby Bee's and Golden Bee's, No1 cylinders were used on Pre 1996 Black widows and Medalions.
Posted on: 7/5/2011 12:45 PM by Author "SGC" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: KMD Diesel Sold by Mecoa
Earl, here's the website for the Parra engine :- http://www.clubtamaran.com/parramotorING.htm As fiery says, Mr PARRA is very good to deal with and most helpfull, postage was fast , mine only took 5days to arrive. Stewart
Posted on: 6/28/2011 9:55 PM by Author "SGC" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: Best carb. for a Mills 1.3?
What about a TD050 carby :- http://www.exmodelengines.com/product.php?productid=17607&cat=252&page=1, if they can provide for an .8cc @ 20,000rpm it should be about right for a 1.2cc @ 6-10,000rpm.
Posted on: 6/19/2011 8:48 PM by Author "SGC" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: The Great Glow Plug Run Off!
Andrew, From my correspondence with Merlin, the Nelson style plugs are the same on the thread/taper as the original but has the same hex/top construction as a 1/4-32 plug so a regular glowdriver will fit them, I personally havent purchased there nelson plugs as of yet. Ive only got the 1 VA mk2 and still useing up the spare nelson plugs I bought from Larry.
Posted on: 5/12/2011 8:18 PM by Author "SGC" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: The Great Glow Plug Run Off!
Mr Cox, Merlin make flatcoil(glowbee style) in regular 1/4-32 #2016 #2016B, turbo #2017,#2017Band Nelson style #1125B,#1125C plugs, as well as the 1/2A insert with flat coil -#2019B,2019C http://www.merlinglowplugs.com/Aircraft.html Stewart
Posted on: 5/12/2011 12:43 PM by Author "SGC" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Cox 049 RPM ???
trike_flyer , most Cox engine parts can be found here :- http://coxengines.ca/ , only way to fix a crankshaft leak is a new crankcase and crankshaft , if you plan on useing a cox motor a bit , I'ed recommend buying an anodised C/case, also if your building up a motor for high rpm's use the killer crankshaft as its stronger and better balanced. re your crankcase leak , are you useing the correct crankcase gasket ? , these are available in several different varrieties acording to the backplate type and available from the above webstore.
Posted on: 5/9/2011 12:16 AM by Author "SGC" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: NV Engines (formerly Norvel) are returning?
Pic from NV website
Posted on: 4/28/2011 1:03 AM by Author "SGC" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Drone Model Diesel engines
Earl, going by the serial No's your later aquisition would be a later production model.?
Posted on: 4/21/2011 10:38 PM by Author "SGC" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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RE: Hybrid motors?
While it isnt essential for a full length motor tube, it is desireable with forward vented hybreds- Why? to ensure the vent tube isnt dislodged by the chute etc on acceleration, causeing N2O to be vented into the bodytube around the recovery gear as ejection gases/flame could cause undesirable results. Im currently looking at the 54mm Skyripper hybred set for myself and will use full length motor tubes in my designs for the above reasons- may not be needed , but better safe than sorry. Stewart
Posted on: 4/21/2011 8:31 AM by Author "SGC" in the forum "Model Rockets & Rocketry"
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RE: Last time shopping at Hobby Lobby
I dont know what the laws are in your country , but here if you buy and pay for something and they don't honour the sale , its considered fraud , and doest go down well with the constabulary. If you,ve allready accepted a refund well theres not much can be done. But if no refund then push the point!!!
Posted on: 4/20/2011 10:43 AM by Author "SGC" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Recommend a carb for my PAW .06
Have a look at the AP Wasp 061 carby, would be about the closest fit and not to pricey
Posted on: 4/20/2011 5:51 AM by Author "SGC" in the forum "Everything Diesel"
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