RE: Electric Retracts for .60 Size Corsair?
Hi. Go to Hobby King and have a look. The price will knock you over. The cost for shipping + item is very reasonable. I have never had a problem with Hobby King, and have been purch from them for several years now. Just my 2 cents. Ken (Starfighter)
Posted on: 5/19/2013 9:31 PM by Author "Starfighter" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Zenoah G62 electronic ignition conversion???!
). Just my 2 cents. Ken(Starfighter)
Posted on: 5/19/2013 9:25 PM by Author "Starfighter" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Just got a byrons original cap 21
Hi, name is Ken (Starfighter). I have a lot of experience with Cap 21s, and I love them. They are very honest to control inputs, if you balance them at the exact point, or a little nose heavy. If you do not balance them correctly, they will exhibit the dreaded "Cap Snap". This only happens if the acft. is not balanced correctly, or if you employ excessive control throws. Really
Posted on: 5/15/2012 5:48 PM by Author "Starfighter" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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F-22 RAPTOR PLAN ORIGINAL 1/20e WANTED
Hi at all, I'm searching the real Lockheed-Martin/ Boeing F-22 RAPTOR original plans in probably 1/20e scale. These plans are really difficult to obtain ans i know sommebodys have them. I need the real plans with the real bulkheads and cuts and the original 3 views plans for my new static model French company. If somebody know where i can find these plans who are not really secret now can you help me, or if some historians, or some RC model companys can help me to contact the goodest person to obtain or to buy this plan if its necessery. If you have see a part of them in a scratchbuild (this plans are clear and differents than speculation and easy to recognize) in another site please give me the information. This plans are clear and differents than speculates draws and easy to recognize. Some time there is a man who have all this plans and know everything who flight and if this person contact me i have a lot of real execution plans Probably the moderators too, can help me in my researches. I thank you all in advance for your help.
Posted on: 4/9/2011 8:52 AM by Author "LAST STARFIGHTER" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Gas/oil mixture for gas engines
Hi "spalumbo". Use at least 1/8" id (or any called "large") fuel line. High quality Tygon is best, but the modeling stuff is OK if changed every season. The best quality fuel line is Viton, but too expensive I feel since it is easy enough to change out a couple of Tygon fuel lines at the end of a flying season while doing routine maintenance. The 32oz tank is Ok too, and will give you respectable flight times with adequate reserve for landing. Just make sure that the stopper used is gas compatible (reddish brown usually, although some are black too) and solder DuBro fuel barbs on the brass tubes to ensure that the fuel tubing stays put (I also place a zip tie behind the barb for more clamping on the tubing).
Posted on: 12/10/2010 2:28 PM by Author "Starfighter" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: MY FAVORITE GASOLINE ENGINE
Hi. The sweetest gas engine I've ever run was a 3w 100iB2 signature series engine, and second is my Zenoah G-62 w/CH ignition. I'm getting some time on a 3W 70i, and have to say that this is the SMOOTHEST running single cyl. engine I've ever owned. Powerful too, as it yanks my 22 lb. Edge 540 around with abandon. Oil used is BelRay S-2 @ 32 -1, then 50 -1 after breakin. Also use Yamalube, Pennzoil and have very good results with any of these.(no hard carbon deposits) The 100 swung a 27 x 10 and the 70 is on a 24 x 10. The G-62 uses a 22 x 10. Thrust/power with these is exceptional.
Posted on: 12/10/2010 2:12 PM by Author "Starfighter" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Gas/oil mixture for gas engines
Hi. Name is Ken (Starfighter). You will find that most everyone has their own idea about the oil(s) to use when breaking in a new engine, and here is mine: 1) BelRay S-2 @ 32 - 1. 2) Yamalube @ 32 - 1. After break-in, I still use BelRay S-2 @ 50 - 1. You can find either oil at motorcycle/snowmobile shops (Yamalube only at Yamaha dealers). I have used just about every 2 cycle air-cooled oil out
Posted on: 12/9/2010 12:11 PM by Author "Starfighter" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: DA50 -polished alum. has oxidation
Hi. Get a can of "Never Dull" wadding polish from the Auto supply store. This will work. Ken (Starfighter)
Posted on: 11/30/2010 2:45 PM by Author "Starfighter" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: C & H ignitions is closed
Hi Bill, my name is Ken Wilson (Starfighter). I want to wish you a speedy recovery as well. You take your time and heal real good, ya hear. I also want to thank you for all of the great service you've given me over the years (lighten/add ignition to a Sach 4.2, converted my Super Tigres and BGX to ignition among others). You were/are very helpful, honest, and most of all, a GREAT person
Posted on: 10/8/2010 11:17 PM by Author "Starfighter" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Benefits of 100 to 1 ratio?
. Try them, you'll like'em. Ken (Starfighter)
Posted on: 5/11/2010 2:12 PM by Author "Starfighter" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Who manufactured this Cap 232?
, Ken (Starfighter)
Posted on: 4/27/2010 12:27 PM by Author "Starfighter" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: could you help i.d. this plane
Hi again. My guess is that it is a Kangke or a CMP. But, it could be a KMP that was sold on Ebay a couple of yrs. ago. These were really good acft., that were the same as TOC-1.
Posted on: 4/15/2010 5:53 PM by Author "Starfighter" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: could you help i.d. this plane
Hi. It's an Extra 300 , and it is a mix of the "L " and "S" designs that are popular today. It IS NOT a CAP. Starfighter
Posted on: 4/13/2010 11:11 PM by Author "Starfighter" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Benefits of 100 to 1 ratio?
Hi jack19345: SORRY to CORRECT YOU, but I NEVER posted that the MAGNUM has a front carb (side carb on the engine), and IT IS a HOMELITE EZ (mistyped XL, meant EZ). (Had to get repair parts from the "obsolete" parts network for it. Also, still have ALL of the paperwork that came with it as well.) Thank You for your info. Ken (Starfighter)
Posted on: 4/5/2010 5:01 PM by Author "Starfighter" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Glueing stuff inside a fiberglass fueselage??
Hi. The best adhesive to use is a Styrene based type (PFM, E6000, GOOP, etc.). Once applied and cured, the glue joints will not fail. Hysol works too, but is expensive. The E6000 is avail from WalMart craft section for cheap. As others who have used these types posted, these glues really stick to the surfaces, and the glue joint formed WILL NOT fail, unless of course you destroy the acft.
Posted on: 3/28/2010 12:01 AM by Author "Starfighter" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Painting aluminum spinners
Hi. Do this all the time, and I first wash the spinner with "COMET" Cleaner. Yes, "COMET". The "COMET" etches the Aluminum and renders it ready for finish paint w/o any sanding, etc. This really works well for any aluminum that you want to paint. Try it, you'll like it.
Posted on: 3/27/2010 11:51 PM by Author "Starfighter" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Color tinting epoxy?
Hi. I do this all of the time, and use Testors enamels. It only takes a few drops per batch of glue to tint the epoxy, and it is compatible with the epoxies. Do not use any form of water based pigments(latex, etc.). You don't want ANY water in your epoxy mix as the water weakens the glue joint, or sometimes the epoxy will not cure at all. When thinning out epoxies, make sure to use DENATURED alcohol, or Acetone. Do Not use Isopropyl Alcohol as it contains WATER. (Read the labels.)
Posted on: 3/27/2010 11:35 PM by Author "Starfighter" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Benefits of 100 to 1 ratio?
Hi Bonofied, I'm Starfighter. I rarely respond to these anymore, as with TOM, the resultant "challenges" to well intentioned absolutely accurate information offered in response to ques. here @RCU got to be bothersome. (No, I would never "ice" out a newbie who has many ques... of your flying days are CAVU. Regards, Starfighter
Posted on: 3/26/2010 7:09 PM by Author "Starfighter" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: hawk wood propeller?.
Hi. Please, what is the Website address for these props? Thank you, Ken (Starfighter)
Posted on: 7/10/2009 12:33 PM by Author "Starfighter" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Conversion to Gas?
Hi Charley: Re. the 16 to 1 mix for Gas: Yep, that's a good mix to use. You will not damage the engine at all. Just make sure that you do not run it lean, OK? Ken (Starfighter)
Posted on: 12/3/2008 3:51 PM by Author "Starfighter" in the forum "Engine Conversions"
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RE: Sheeting Foam Wings Without Shucks/Cradles
Hi Terry, name's Ken Wilson (Starfighter). I too can sheet a foam wing w/o shucks or vacum bagging by using contact cement and a separating wax paper. Then you carefully roll the core into the skin while exerting pressure, and 'Voila'. Sheeted, and extremely strong wing.... Just my opinion. Ken (Starfighter)
Posted on: 12/3/2008 3:45 PM by Author "Starfighter" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Conversion to Gas?
with the engine. Ken (Starfighter)
Posted on: 12/3/2008 3:26 PM by Author "Starfighter" in the forum "Engine Conversions"
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RE: Conversion to Gas?
Hi. My name is Ken Wilson (Starfighter). Have converted both a ST 2500, and a OS BGX to gas. Both used a Walbro carb and CH ignitions. Both engines run FINE, w/o the problems alluded to by others. Any engine will overheat if not properly cooled, and the gas conversion does not increase the potential for this occurrence. (The ST 2500 turns an 18 x 8 prop @7850rpm using gas. Sold the BGX.) * You DO
Posted on: 11/30/2008 4:40 AM by Author "Starfighter" in the forum "Engine Conversions"
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RE: Supertigre conversion
they are VERY expensive (Avg. $15.00 ea.). Good luck with your Supertigre. Starfighter (Ken)
Posted on: 8/27/2008 5:47 PM by Author "Starfighter" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Supertigre conversion
Hi. I have 2 of these engines converted, and I don't run a needle bearing. Just run CH Ignition and 10 to 1 oil ratio as per the response from TKG (who by the way is CH Ignitions) and you will never have a problem. Also, run the stock carb, it works with gas ok after proper tuning. But, best power will be on FAI fuel [no nitro, just 80/20 methanol/oil] w/ignition. You will be amazed at the power it will develop.
Posted on: 8/25/2008 2:58 PM by Author "Starfighter" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: 3W 75i Prop Bolt Size and Where to Buy?
International, and Gerhard will have them in the mail the same day. Good luck. Ken (Starfighter)
Posted on: 7/17/2008 2:34 PM by Author "Starfighter" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Sports Aviation Corby Starlet ARF
be CAVU. Take it easy, Buddy. Ken (Starfighter)
Posted on: 6/12/2008 2:54 PM by Author "Starfighter" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: thinning z-poxy
. (Epoxy cures w/o problem over CA.) IMHO Take it easy, Buddy. Ken (Starfighter)
Posted on: 6/12/2008 12:47 PM by Author "Starfighter" in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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RE: canopy covers????
Hi. I make mine by purch. another canopy for the acft. and painting with White Polyurethane paint. Then, just place over the clear canopy when in the sun. Works great, perfect fit, and cheaper than the ones that were avail. as generics.
Posted on: 6/8/2008 3:20 PM by Author "Starfighter" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: OPS 60 Twin Maxi: what is modern equivalent?
with your project, and hope your flying days are CAVU. Ken (Starfighter)
Posted on: 6/8/2008 1:09 PM by Author "Starfighter" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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