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RE: World Models .60 size P-51 MustangPetie 2nd version
Very cool [b]aaroncmh[/b]! You're going to really enjoy the plane. If the elevator is a bit twitchy, check the CG again. The plane is pretty tolerant of being a little tail heavy but you pay for it with a twitchy elevator. I flew mine a bit tail heavy to help with landing it. But I wouldn't recommend that until you have a few flights on it.
Posted on: 5/20/2013 6:46 AM by Author "SpinnerRow"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11516961
RE: World Models .60 size P-51 MustangPetie 2nd version
[quote]ORIGINAL: aaroncmh BTW SpinnerRow, how did you get the spinner to work on the DLE? The two brass inserts that came with mine, one is a tad to small and the other is a tad too big. Along those lines, how did you get it to fit over the prop? Thanks for your time... [/quote] You're not going to like this answer but I had an extra insert from another spinner that just so happened to fit
Posted on: 5/16/2013 11:44 AM by Author "SpinnerRow"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11513372
RE: World Models .60 size P-51 MustangPetie 2nd version
[quote]ORIGINAL: bignasdy spinnerrow...did ya know that OS has come out with a 15cc gasser for helis? Aircraft model surely will follow :) d [/quote] Yea, I saw that on a few of the boards and magazines. I would still put the DLE 20 in .60 sized warbirds. It is just such a good fit. I'm torn between another P-51 and a 70" Revolver with a DLE 20 in it.
Posted on: 5/16/2013 6:12 AM by Author "SpinnerRow"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11513037
RE: World Models .60 size P-51 MustangPetie 2nd version
[quote]ORIGINAL: aaroncmh I was planning to get a 16x7 which was what I had on the P-47 but I'll probably get the 15x10 on your recommendation. Does the 15x10 make the landings any hotter? I think I'll be fine but I don't want her coming in too fast until I get used to her. [/quote] Well the 15x10 will make it a bit hotter on the landings but the flaps take care of that. Where you notice the difference between the 15x10 and at 16" or 17" prop is the take off. Its a bit slower (also more scale like) but with a DLE 20 on a 10lb plane, who cares? A 17x6 would probably give the plane unlimited vertical, a 15x10 won't do that. Big speed difference between a 15x10 or 15x11 and a 17x6 though. I set my plane up for top end and took off and landed on high rates and flew it on low rates. My roll rate was about what a beginner trainer would be and the elevator was probably slower than most trainers but at speed that is the only way to get the smooth low strafing runs that I loved to do with that plane (at least for me). [quote]ORIGINAL: aaroncmh BTW are the retracts a joke?! I keep waiting for them to collapse or quit going up and down...they gotta do something wrong at least once right? Ha, ha they are way better than the ones that came with the H9 P-47. I found the right servo horn and tightened the set screws at the right length and that was it. Actually I probably shouldn't post this...I'm sure the next time out they'll collapse...or maybe get stuck up on the maiden...that'd be sweet. [/quote] I flew mine off of grass for a year with the mechanical retracts. The struts that come with the plane aren't that high of quality and a rough landing will easily bend them. A few times I took off and hit something on the runway hard enough to move the wheel back far enough that it wouldn't close. Once I burned a servo up due to them not closing properly, I bought the electric retracts and that is the way to go. Keep me talking about this plane and I'll end up buying another one. I have a DLE 20, servos and receiver to use..... Hmmmmm
Posted on: 5/16/2013 5:35 AM by Author "SpinnerRow"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11513009
RE: School Me on Fixing My DLE 20 With a Bent Crank
[quote]ORIGINAL: BR1 Spinnerow Remove the cylinder, remove the rear crankcase half. Then use a flat tip punch on the outer bearing race to reseat the crankshaft bearing back into the front case half and your feeling of a bad bearing or bent crank will be gone. [/quote] Ok, that will be interesting to see if that is all it is. The plane went in at about an 60 degree angle so I assumed the crank was bent but I guess it could be that it is squishing the bearing! Man that would be killer if that it turns out to be!
Posted on: 9/13/2012 12:24 PM by Author "SpinnerRow"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11227457
RE: School Me on Fixing My DLE 20 With a Bent Crank
[quote]ORIGINAL: BadAzzMaxx Are you sure the crank is bent or just the prop hub bolt, 90% of the time it is just the prop hub bolt and can be re alined very easy. Milton [/quote] It is hard to rotate the crank and the hub isn't rubbing on anything. When you rotate the crank, it feels like there are a couple of bearing balls that aren't completely round if that makes sense.
Posted on: 9/13/2012 7:06 AM by Author "SpinnerRow"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11227166
School Me on Fixing My DLE 20 With a Bent Crank
Crashed a DLE 20 and I bent the crank on it. Will I need just bearings and the crank? What kind of puller do you use to get the prop hub off? I don't have one that small. Finally, who has the best prices on parts for the DLE 20?
Posted on: 9/12/2012 6:03 PM by Author "SpinnerRow"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11226685
RE: *World Models 70
[quote]ORIGINAL: coronabob I flew my Jug for the 2nd time today. Found out that my DLE30 was overheating and stalling. I have but one cutout in the cowl for the factory muffler exhaust. Does anyone have a suggestion for baffling? I do not want to cut holes in my cowl. [/quote] You have to cut a hole in the bottom to allow all the air coming in the front to exit some where. Might as well completely seal the whole front of the plane if you don't.
Posted on: 8/29/2012 5:33 AM by Author "SpinnerRow"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11210066
RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
[quote]ORIGINAL: microdon2 Spinnerrow - I picked up an H9 P51 150, 80'', with a MVVS 35 inside. On the maiden I dropped it down to the ground too abruptly and tore off one of the gear. Need to fix and reinforce both wing areas around the gear - there's actually not much there for reinforcement. I also need a muffler - this thing had (I bought it used) only a header - no muffler
Posted on: 8/18/2012 8:30 AM by Author "SpinnerRow"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11197787
RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
[quote]ORIGINAL: mach2 Hey Spinner. What size P51 did you put it in? [/quote] [link=http://www.airborne-models.com/html/productdetails.asp?ProductID=56]World Models .60 sized P-51[/link] that I bought from Airborne Models. I plan to soon get their giant scale P-51 (80") and put that new DLE 35RA in it. I think that would be a killer combo.
Posted on: 8/18/2012 6:23 AM by Author "SpinnerRow"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11197669
RE: What Aircraft are you installing your DLE20
[quote]ORIGINAL: Bob Paris I get a good 9k rpm with my 17x6 prop...and I just may have a strong 20cc engine, but this engine pulls this model hard...very hard. Soft Landings Always, Bobby of Maui [/quote] Which 17x6? An APC?
Posted on: 8/16/2012 10:52 AM by Author "SpinnerRow"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11195869
RE: What Aircraft are you installing your DLE20
[quote]ORIGINAL: cmptrguy What reinforcements did you do to the rudder and elevator on the Drastick Cmptrguy [/quote] The rudder and elevator are stick built and I put a bunch more sticks in it and more balsa at the bottom of the rudder where it connects to the fuse as that seemed pretty fragile. The rudder control surface I built from scratch and it is about twice the size of the stock version. These planes have a reputation of fluttering the elevators due to the way the pushrods work on the plane. I put carbon fiber rod over the pushrods to make them stiffer. I didn't build this plane for speed or I would have put something like a 16x8 or 16x10 on it. I built it for climbing power and it has lots of that. [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_10956033/anchors_10956033/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#10956033]I have a build thread on mine.[/link] Crappy stock setup: [IMG]http://images.rcuniverse.com/forum/thumbnails/446642/Zt52782.jpg[/img] I ended up using new pushrods and slipped carbon fiber over them and CA'ed them in place and I haven't had any problems and with the pipe, the DLE 20 can rip the prop on a level flight pass.
Posted on: 8/16/2012 9:11 AM by Author "SpinnerRow"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11195772
RE: What Aircraft are you installing your DLE20
[quote]ORIGINAL: AJsToyz This one is from Texasrcplanes.com [IMG]http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg525/ajzstuffs/78F900FD-40D2-4DF9-ACF7-CE6F794198B0-3630-0000064EEA168D8B.jpg[/IMG] Tell me what that resembles ??? Looking at your mods though might have me looking for a new Stick this winter or Twist. Andy [/quote] I have one of the .60 sizeTexas R/C Drastiks with a DLE 20/tuned pipe. Fun plane but the elevator and rudder are fairly fragile on them. They need re-enforcing. I made the rudder bigger on mine and put the rudder servo in the rear and then there is the best mod of all - the ES Composites Tuned Pipe. I can turn a X0ar 17x6 in the upper 8K range. Its a rocket on the verticals. I also made my own landing gear (as I've done for years) which is about 2" taller than the gear that comes with the Drastik. [IMG]http://images.rcuniverse.com/forum/upfiles/446642/Hf99044.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://images.rcuniverse.com/forum/upfiles/446642/Pk29807.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 8/16/2012 7:08 AM by Author "SpinnerRow"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11195640
RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
[quote]ORIGINAL: WindGap Which of the two jtec pitts muffler would be quieter? [/quote] I've got both the compact wrap around pitts and the regular wrap around pitts. The bigger one makes the motor sound more like a DLE 30 - more deep and resonate tone and the compact sounds about the same as the stock muffler but takes 300rpm off the top end. I had to use the compact pitts in a World Models P-51 to clear the cowl and it worked well. I plane to try the Valley View wrap around Pitts next.
Posted on: 8/14/2012 6:38 AM by Author "SpinnerRow"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11192874
RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
the second is set up depends on the individual. With SpinnerRow's setup (above), the second switch
Posted on: 8/13/2012 7:41 AM by Author "SpinnerRow"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11191524
RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
[quote]ORIGINAL: Twin_Flyer How do you run both on one battery? Do you use a ''Y'' on the battery, with each half connected to a switch, with one going to the RX and the other the CDI? Isn't there a chance of noise feeding back from the CDI into the RX that way? Bill S. [/quote] The DLE 20 comes with a pigtail connector for wiring into your switch. I drew this up a while back to demonstrate how I do it.
Posted on: 8/10/2012 1:02 PM by Author "SpinnerRow"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11188480
RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)
[quote]ORIGINAL: aerobear [quote]ORIGINAL: mach2 <a target=''_blank'' href=''http://www.tech-aero.net/ultra-ibec''>www.tech-aero.net/ultra-ibec [/quote] From all reports this is a great product backed up with great service. On the other hand, for the $45 purchase price you could instead get about 1400 of [link=http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Fairchild-Semiconductor/1N4007/?qs=ZbYWOjW8mGpgsSEErKxdmfUH0OoFY7oB]these[/link]. That's enough to equip 700 planes with a ignition voltage reducer suitable for LIFE type batteries. If you only need enough for a few planes then your local electronics shop can set you up for a buck or two. Using these with a separate ignition battery will increase your plane's weight by a few ounces over the Ultra IBEC. If that's a problem then there are usually other, cheaper ways to save that much weight. Nothing wrong with either choice, just letting you know there are choices. [/quote] I pay seven cents a piece for them at my local surplus electronics store. Just walk in, get a handful for a quarter and out the door. I then use the extra power cable supplied with the DLE engines to splice it in and hook up to the switched side of my switch. Some people like to have a ready made product but I like to go DIY when I can.
Posted on: 8/9/2012 7:45 AM by Author "SpinnerRow"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11186880
RE: What Aircraft are you installing your DLE20
[quote]ORIGINAL: silverwings SpinnerRow, how is the Drastick holding up so far? I am looking at this plane as it is the closest to the Ultra Stick that H9 discontinued and I really like. Have you heard on any other issues like noaartcc had with his? That seemed like it may have been isolated, but I don't want the same thing to happen. Are there any improvements or suggestions
Posted on: 7/30/2012 6:58 AM by Author "SpinnerRow"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11174364
RE: DLE 20 With ES Composites 26G Pipe
Flew it five times today. NOW THAT IS WHAT I'm TALKING ABOUT! Man, it is crazy how much of a difference a few hundred RPM makes on a plane. THat Xoar was rippin' a bit on the down lines. Engine itself is very quiet now and off idle, the carburetor is louder than the exhaust. At idle, all you hear is the whirrr of the prop. Blip the throttle and the carburetor makes a nice "FEED ME" sound. Very nice step up when it comes on the pipe to. More than a few were impressed with the combo today.
Posted on: 7/15/2012 5:39 PM by Author "SpinnerRow"
in the forum "Tachometer Readings"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11156541
RE: What Aircraft are you installing your DLE20
[quote]ORIGINAL: oldtyme Glad to see this............I'm right in the middle of installing a DLE20 in my GP PT17. Have the switches mounted in the forward cockpit along with the tachometer and will have the ignition and battery up in the engine compartment. Using a smart-fly optical kill and a servo actuated choke. [/quote] I have a DLE 20 in a GP PT17 as well. Great combo. I'm running a Vess 17x6 on mine and it is a fun plane to fly. And yes, change the tires. I'm using 5" dubros.
Posted on: 7/14/2012 2:37 PM by Author "SpinnerRow"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11155246
RE: DLE 20 With ES Composites 26G Pipe
[quote]ORIGINAL: krayzc-RCU SpinnerRow That is a nice set-up when are u due to put her in the air? keep us posted on your findings, i love power! [/quote] I've been flying it without the pipe for a month or so but I'll fly it tomorrow with the new found powwwwaaahhhhh!
Posted on: 7/14/2012 2:35 PM by Author "SpinnerRow"
in the forum "Tachometer Readings"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11155243
RE: DLE 20 With an ES Composites Tuned Pipe
Finally got the pipe tuned - [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_11154978/anchors_11154978/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#11154978]Check the tachometer forum for results.[/link]
Posted on: 7/14/2012 10:34 AM by Author "SpinnerRow"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11154990
RE: What Aircraft are you installing your DLE20
[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_11154978/anchors_11154978/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#11154978]Finally Got My Tuned Pipe Working on My .60 Size Drastik[/link]
Posted on: 7/14/2012 10:28 AM by Author "SpinnerRow"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11154979
DLE 20 With ES Composites 26G Pipe
I have a DLE 20 with about a half gallon of fuel through it. I got right at 8100 with the stock muffler and 8800-8850 on the pipe. Tune was set right before it would 4cyl on the pipe so it was set a bit rich but the way it sounded coming on the pipe, had me worried about it being lean. Very nice combo. Pricey, yes but very light. Thrust calculator says about 16lb of thrust and on the 9lb plane the engine is on (.60 size Texas RC Planes Drastik), it already had unlimited vertical so it should be just about perfect now! I'd like to thank [b]aerobear[/b] on here for his help and research on this combo. He has a nice sliding header setup that he uses to dial in a header length really quick. Thanks man! Engine: DLE 20 Prop: Xoar 17x6 Fuel: 89 Octane Oil: Stihl HP Ultra at 32:1 Tuned Pipe: [link=http://www.escomposites.com/petrol.htm]ES Composites ES26G[/link] Header: Macs Products 2986 Header Header Length: 7" measured from the header flange down the center line of the header tube.
Posted on: 7/14/2012 10:26 AM by Author "SpinnerRow"
in the forum "Tachometer Readings"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11154978
RE: What Aircraft are you installing your DLE20
[quote]ORIGINAL: skypup50 I ordered a DLE 20 which I plan to install in a 120 Spacewalker. I have this BH Birddog with flaps. I was going to fly it electric. Not flown yet. Do you think the dle 20 would work in this plane? 74'' span, 7.7 pounds advertised weight (I guess with a 90 4 stroke). It does not say 90 to 120 but is considered a 60 sized plane. Thanks [/quote] I have a DLE 20 on a 12lb Great Planes PT-17 and it is more than enough to do spirited aerobatics. Run a Xoar or Vess 17x6 prop and you will be fine. Anything under 9lbs and the plane will have unlimited and accelerating vertical with a DLE 20.
Posted on: 7/10/2012 2:10 PM by Author "SpinnerRow"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11150371
RE: New DLE 35
[quote]ORIGINAL: rmoose id start off with a 19x10 a 19x8 works well on a dle -30 or a vess 19 b or c [/quote] I'm looking for speed on an 80" World Models P-51. So for me it may be a 17x13 or 18x12 or so. Hopefully it'll rev into the high 8K range or low 9K range without ventilating the block.
Posted on: 7/10/2012 1:11 PM by Author "SpinnerRow"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11150291
RE: New DLE 35
How does it compare to a DLE 30? Does it like more revs? What prop is optimal for this engine?
Posted on: 7/10/2012 6:53 AM by Author "SpinnerRow"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11149847
RE: New DLE 35
[quote]ORIGINAL: VIRGINIA MODEL BUILDERS What numbers do you seek [/quote] Good ones - hopefully!
Posted on: 7/9/2012 9:17 AM by Author "SpinnerRow"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11148717
New DLE 35
Anyone have numbers on this new engine? With the rear exhaust, this engine and an 80" P-51 seem to be a match made in heaven! Yanked this pic off of Valley View's site: http://www.valleyviewrc.com/estore/dle-35ra-gas-engine.html
Posted on: 7/9/2012 8:42 AM by Author "SpinnerRow"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11148673
DLE 20 Bent Crank - What Puller to Use for the Hub?
Crashed a plane over the weekend and bent the crank on one of my DLE 20s. What kind of puller do you guys use to get the hub off?
Posted on: 7/4/2012 8:53 AM by Author "SpinnerRow"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11142620
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