RE: fourtune 612 II
Believe me, unless you drop your boat from a great height, stand on it or run over it with the car you wont need a replacement hull
Posted on: 10/19/2009 2:31 AM by Author "Thai-fly" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9184511

RE: Another Cessna
I have been following your thread with great interest although I see it is getting a little old now. I am amazed at your skills. You mentioned that you were studying for exams. Is this a military or police position?
Posted on: 10/7/2009 9:24 AM by Author "Thai-fly" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: new cmp 540 edge T 50 cc fly problems need answers
Hi, Where are you flying this plane? Something sounds familiar! TF
Posted on: 8/13/2009 10:45 AM by Author "Thai-fly" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9013084

RE: KMP Pilatus PC-21 Build
Thank you for the info. I did find what I wanted but now I need to know where to get one. The attached picture is (I think) the YT International PC21 with and OS 200FS installed. The muffler is exactly what I am looking for. Where can I get one? Thanks again for the help. TF
Posted on: 7/13/2009 9:12 PM by Author "Thai-fly" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8930605

RE: KMP Pilatus PC-21 Build
Hi Kinverflyer, I know your post was over 4 months ago but I am just getting my PC21 sorted out now. Power will be an 0S200 P. I was just wondering what you did for the muffler installation. Did you use the stock muffler? Do you (or maybe other members) have pictures of the finished engine install showing the muffler. Seems to me that to fit the stock OS2000 muffler there is a lot of cowl to cut. Has anyone used a Slimline or similar in cowl muffler? Looking for some feedback before I start cutting! TF
Posted on: 7/13/2009 4:00 AM by Author "Thai-fly" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8928316

RE: CMPro T-34 Build
We have had the T34 kits here for about 6 months now. We have had no issues at all with the standard retracts but, most of our airfields are sealed. The two formers under the cockpit floor are perforated for easy removal. They are only there to align the fuselage while it is being jigged. All in all a good model with good flying characteristics and good value for money. Well done CMPro! TF
Posted on: 6/4/2009 11:01 PM by Author "Thai-fly" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8826689

RE: northstar
Where can I purchase a new Northstar? Are they kits or ARF? TF
Posted on: 1/21/2009 3:23 AM by Author "Thai-fly" in the forum "Seaplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8382937

RE: OS 3.5 Outboard modifications?
Thanks to all of you for your contribution. I have learnt a lot and I am sure every bit of advice will help to get the most out of my engine/hull combo. As a matter of interest how do you alter the timing?
Posted on: 9/14/2008 7:51 AM by Author "Thai-fly" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7952459

OS 3.5 Outboard modifications?
I am running a standard OS 3.5 OB and a Top Speed 2 hull. I have seen this combination absolutely flying at varios events. What modifications can be made to the engine to really get it to move? I am using an Octura x440 prop and 40% Nitro mix. Thanks
Posted on: 9/12/2008 4:40 AM by Author "Thai-fly" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7945980

RE: MBoat parts
M Boat parts are all manufactured in Thailand. Generally, very nice product!
Posted on: 7/16/2008 1:06 AM by Author "Thai-fly" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7736021

RE: KMP Beechcraft Bonanza's!
This plane is heavy and a 120 (2 stroke?) will probably struggle to say the least. If you are referring to 120 four stroke dont even try it.
Posted on: 6/4/2008 11:13 AM by Author "Thai-fly" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7578986

RE: AUSTARS CESSNA 182TC 120' composite
The Cessna looks great. Split fueslage is a good idea for transportation. Do you have pics of the completed models next to something (or someone) so as to give a better idea of overall size? Keep up the good work with these models.
Posted on: 5/27/2008 11:04 PM by Author "Thai-fly" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7549330

RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
I will be back in Bangkok today. Do you still have the Bobcat kit for 3500 Baht? I will take it if you still have it.
Posted on: 5/15/2008 11:48 PM by Author "Thai-fly" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7501946

RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
Thanks Greg will be in touch as soon as I get back from Manila. I was also wondering if the place you purchased the Bobcat from had any of the other nitro models kits. Am interested in the Seawind float plane as well.
Posted on: 5/13/2008 3:52 AM by Author "Thai-fly" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7489816

RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
I am also based in Bangkok so was wondering where you fly and where you purchased your Bob Cat?
Posted on: 5/12/2008 9:32 PM by Author "Thai-fly" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7488710

RE: KMP Beechcraft Bonanza's!
Just wanted to see what size engine has been installed in this model. Because of the frontal configuration options are limited. Will a 120 size 4 stroke be sifficient?
Posted on: 2/24/2008 8:08 AM by Author "Thai-fly" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7128104

RE: Phantom ARF Kyosho 2008 > BKK THAILAND
I am in Bangkok. Where can I buy one of these kits? Bangkok Hobby? How much is it?
Posted on: 2/1/2008 2:31 PM by Author "Thai-fly" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7007849

RE: surmount 800?
The boat looks OK. If you are just going to be doing some casual lazy sailing it will be quite adequate and you will have heaps of fun.
Posted on: 9/26/2007 11:00 AM by Author "Thai-fly" in the forum "RC Sailboats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6415962

RE: Deep Vee update. Build thread.
I may have missed this somewhere but the pipe, header and manifold. Are they from Bonzi?
Posted on: 2/28/2007 10:07 PM by Author "Thai-fly" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5491416

RE: for anybody thinking of buying a new heres one NOT TO BUY
Sorry to hear about your problems with the new boat. Unfortunately the sort of problems you encountered are all too commom for some of these chinese boat imports. Your hobby store should accept some responsibility for the faulty muffler but regrettably the loss (sinking) of the hatch is probably going to be blamed on you for not ensuring there was adequate flotation fitted. The store should have told you about adding flotation as there is usually none provided when you buy these boats. Contact the store and tell them of your poblems and let us all know what there reaction is. If they are TRUE hobby guys they will help.
Posted on: 2/25/2007 10:23 AM by Author "Thai-fly" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5471716

RE: Homelite Manifold bolt spacing
Ok thanks Bill, got it!
Posted on: 2/19/2007 10:06 AM by Author "Thai-fly" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5440819

RE: Homelite Manifold bolt spacing
Thanks Bill. We are metric here. Any idea what those dimensions are in metric? A Zen exhaust manifold bolt spacing is about 33 millimeters center to center.
Posted on: 2/19/2007 10:02 AM by Author "Thai-fly" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5440780

Homelite Manifold bolt spacing
Does anybody have the manifold bolt spacing for a Homelite engine? Is the spacing a little bit smaller or a little bit larger than a Zenoah manifold?
Posted on: 2/19/2007 9:30 AM by Author "Thai-fly" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5440681

RE: my new boat [help wanted]
Happy to help. We have plenty of the Chinese boats here. Most have been modified from standard so if you need any help let me know.
Posted on: 2/18/2007 9:51 PM by Author "Thai-fly" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5438910

RE: my new boat [help wanted]
You have one of the Chinese made gas boats with a weed whacker type engine installed. The engine will give you good reliable service but will not push that hull you have very fast. There are two needles for adjustment . The low speed needle is located inside the carb cable control (on top of the carb) and has been thread locked in the correct position and shouldnt need adjusting. The other needle is located on the side of the cab and is the high speed needle. To set this one run the engine at full throttle and adjust the needle until the engine reaches maximum revs then back it off about a quarter turn from this point and it should be fine. To start the engine prime it first by pushing the rubberized fuel primer on the underside of the carb. Open the throttle slightly and it should fire up after 4 or 5 pulls. Beware of the spinning prop even though these boats have a clutch. Dont forget to mix oil with the gasoline fuel at a ratio of about 30 to 1. Remove the flex shaft and lubricate it with machine oil or grease. Thats about it for the engine. If you get any radio glitching check the spark plug. Some of these boats did not have a resistor type plug installed. There should be an "R" somewhere in the plug number. If you are new to RC gas boats this boat will be a lot of fun. Make sure you check everything for tightness before you use it (nuts and bolts etc) as they often come loose. You may also need to fit an auto bailer as some of these boats leak around the top of the flex shaft. Have fun !
Posted on: 2/16/2007 11:49 AM by Author "Thai-fly" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Help identify new boat+engine!!
The boat you have is manufactured by Purple Light in China. The engine you have in the boat is a Chinese made weed wacker engine that has been converted to marine use with a very small water jacket. The engine does get hot but as long as there is water circulating it will be OK. The engine is quite reliable but is slow. A Zenoah 26PUM carb is a direct fit and will help to improve performance a bit but not much with just the carb mod alone. The engine can be modified to perform better but will never match the speed of a Zenoah. If you do decide to upgrade the engine and fit a Zenoah you will need to strengthen the hull. Once you push these standard hulls a bit they will break. They are made from polyester not epoxy and are very thin. The boat hull you have handles very well at speed and corners exceptionally well. So, there is potential there but do the strengthening or you will be dissapointed. I almsot forgot to mention the shaft problem you describe. The grinding you mention is caused by the bearings in the strut that have collapsed and broken.
Posted on: 2/6/2007 12:55 PM by Author "Thai-fly" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: what is this boat ???
You probably wont find a website for this engine but it is similar to many that are commonly available. Some of the parts are interchangeable with Zenoah but I am sure your local motor mower repair shop can help with parts and repairs. As for mods I cant help you there I am sorry. For the tuned pipe the bolt spacings for the exhaust manifold are NOT the same as a Zenoah so a manifold to fit may be hard to find.
Posted on: 1/17/2007 5:15 AM by Author "Thai-fly" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: what is this boat ???
We have these Chinese boats here in Thailand but we have the deep vee version. As has been mentioned before they LOOK great but you will probably be disappointed once you start using it. The engine is a weed whacker type engine that actually performs quite well but is slow. We modify these by porting and polishing, adjusting the timing, removing the cylinder gasket and replacing with a liquid gasket and fitting a Zenoah carb. Once they are modified they are about twice as fast as standard but no where near as fast as a stock Zenoah with a pipe. When you start going faster the next thing to break will be the drive shaft or the bearings in the shaft strut. We replace these with standard 6mm shafts similar to WHH spec and replace the bearings with bushes. You also need to upgrade or drill out the props. We fit prather 275's which have been balanced and sharpened. To be fair, the prop that comes with them is not too bad. Then, if you head to a place with a few (small) waves and push it hard the hull will start to flex and the paint will chip off. When you examine the hull you will see that in many places the paint is thicker than the fiberglass which is not epoxy but polyester. We re-glass the inside of the hulls with epoxy and chopped strand mat Now it all sounds like bad news but until you start to push these boats a bit faster than their design spec they are a lot of fun. But here is the best part. If you add up the price of all the mods, repairs and replacement parts plus the labor, you have spent MORE than it would have cost to buy a Super G and maybe even a Team Pro kit from WHH and you still dont have a boat that is as strong or as fast. The catamaran in the picture looks great but the engine is way underpowered for it. A similar sized cat with a Zenoah will pass you as if you are standing still. We now buy the bare hulls and fit and finish them ourselves with M Boat harware and Zenoah engines.
Posted on: 1/16/2007 8:36 AM by Author "Thai-fly" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Look'it this!
Thats the best darn building video I have seen. Great work. Cant wait for part 2 !
Posted on: 1/11/2007 3:21 AM by Author "Thai-fly" in the forum "RC Scale Boating"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5246662

Marine Specialties, Aeromarine 57" Signature
Does anybody have any info on the performance of this hull or pictures of a completed build project? I like the look of this hull and am considering buying one. Any idea of potential speed with 1 or 2 Zens installed? Thanks
Posted on: 12/8/2006 2:59 AM by Author "Thai-fly" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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