RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
How did the scale prop do? Rick
Posted on: 8/18/2012 5:26 AM by Author "TheRickster" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Tired Old Man and Jody
[quote]ORIGINAL: Whistling Death [quote]ORIGINAL: tkg Ignorance can be cured, stupidity is fatal [/quote] Is arrogance a form of stupidity? Or is arrogance just ignorance personified? [/quote] I always thought of arrogance as bragging.. As a famous Texas Ball player once said, " It ain't bragging if you can do it..." Rick
Posted on: 12/4/2011 1:00 PM by Author "TheRickster" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Tired Old Man and Jody
[quote]ORIGINAL: barchiola so wouldn't it be sacrilege for TOM to associate with someone who profited from the deliberate copying of an American manufacturer's product? The Chinese didn't exactly rely on their own self initiative by designing a clone of another product. there's a lot of contradiction going on here and quite a bit of hypocrisy. FWIW, there's an entire community here of people that are doing things successfully which means there's still plenty of help to go around. [/quote] You might save some of those stones and throw them at DA for copying the early 3W engines.... Rick
Posted on: 12/4/2011 8:36 AM by Author "TheRickster" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Tired Old Man and Jody
I always just live by this motto as far as questions go: "I may have answered this question a thousand times already but this may be the first time this person has asked me this question..." Rick
Posted on: 12/3/2011 6:25 AM by Author "TheRickster" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Three line fuel system
For everyone giving the negatives of why the "T" style 2 line system is bad here are some positives: a) Very simple to plumb and get into the stopper. b) No chance of the engine clunk getting tangled with the fueler clunk. c)When defueling you can watch the fuel line for bubbles to check the integrity of the supply side of the fuel system. Rick
Posted on: 11/27/2011 5:56 AM by Author "TheRickster" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Three line fuel system
Been using the "T" for as long as I can remember with no issues.. Simply a personal preference... Rick
Posted on: 11/25/2011 5:22 PM by Author "TheRickster" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: prop breakin DLE 55
[quote]ORIGINAL: jedijody Saw the title of this thread and thought there was something new! A DLE55 that had a propensity to break props all by itself! But alas, just another ..... [/quote] Not at unusual at our field.. Normally following the "Breakin Prop" is the "Breakin muffler stack" followed by the "Breakin sparkplug boot silicone insulator rupture"... Not that uncommon at all...[:D] Rick
Posted on: 11/13/2011 6:37 PM by Author "TheRickster" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Anyone compare DA-50 / DLE-55 / DA-60?
[quote]ORIGINAL: cap10b TOM mentioning 3W is not a high RPM motor is correct, Gehard finds out somebody runs a 55 CS at over 7400 better be ducking when he comes around. Good Luck JDS [/quote] I have seen this response now several times.. The engine has a 23X8 Xoar Laminate prop.. I have run a Menz S 24X8 on it as well to the tune of 7350 or so on the ground.. The engine has seen a Xoar 24X10 on it as well and it turned it right at 6850 .. Why is it that people jump to the "No 3W is a high RPM engine"... That seems like a very generalized statement to be making by some people that have not run this engine.. Has anyone gone to Pe's prop to HP chart to see how much power the engine is making with this prop combo? It looks to me like the 23X8 @ 7700 versus the 24X8 Menz @ 7350 they are both absorbing the same HP and produce about the same thrust.. Difference is the 23X8 is much much better flying and the throttle response is much crisper as well as running cooler.. Everyone is looking to get something a little different from their combo and for me , I am very pleased with mine.. It just gets me that such generalized statements are made with no facts to back them up.. Rick
Posted on: 10/28/2011 3:44 PM by Author "TheRickster" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: RUNNING ZENOAH WITHOUT FILTER/SCREEN
[quote]ORIGINAL: Super08 I use the search feature on forums and the web every day. That is how I get the answers to my questions. At this point it is almost guaranteed that any question I can come up with has been asked before. [size=4]That and a bunch of common sense. What is common sense for one person is not always common sense for another though[/size]. Other times it is just more interesting to figure it out myself. [/quote] My grand dad said it all the time.. "The trouble with common sense is that it is not very common..." Rick
Posted on: 10/26/2011 4:23 AM by Author "TheRickster" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: a hProp drilled wrong OOPS!!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Tired Old Man [quote]ORIGINAL: TheRickster My 3W-55Xi has a 6 bolt hub, can't see 2 more bolt hole being a disaster.... Drill you 4 more inbetween the 4 you have and fly it... Rick [/quote] I certainly hope your engine never experiences a back fire. If it does you better be [i]real[/i] fast. I would [b]never[/b] recommend someone drill an extra set of 4 or 6 holes in a prop
Posted on: 10/22/2011 7:21 AM by Author "TheRickster" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: a hProp drilled wrong OOPS!!!
My 3W-55Xi has a 6 bolt hub, can't see 2 more bolt hole being a disaster.... Drill you 4 more inbetween the 4 you have and fly it... Rick
Posted on: 10/21/2011 9:02 PM by Author "TheRickster" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: DLE 30 dies when upright
Get a friend to hold the plane inverted and suck out the fuel observing the fuel line for bubbles or inconsistant flow. If that checks out then the issue has to be either diaphragm venting or needle settings.. Also check all your ignition wiring to be sure thhere is no wires flopping about that might be giving you intermittant ignition voltage.. Rick
Posted on: 10/21/2011 8:59 PM by Author "TheRickster" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
The Spektrum servos as well as Align servos are made by SAVOX.. They are good units.. Hitec 7955TG is an excellent choice as well.. Rick
Posted on: 10/21/2011 2:26 PM by Author "TheRickster" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Soldering woes
Just another point of interest.. At full travel you will be inducing uneven elevator travel with the servo mounted as it is. As the servo arm moves through it's arc of motion it will put more travel into one pushrod than the other.. If you lay the servo arm on it's side then it will be on the same axis as the elevator and will retain even travel through it's arc.. Rick
Posted on: 10/20/2011 3:57 PM by Author "TheRickster" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Anyone compare DA-50 / DLE-55 / DA-60?
[quote]ORIGINAL: jaka Hi! Intresting! My MVVS 45cc engine turns a wooden Mentz 24x8 prop at 6400-6600rpm. Can you beat that? [/quote] Yes, by almost 1000rpm... Rick
Posted on: 10/14/2011 3:11 PM by Author "TheRickster" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: DA50 and Bel-Ray H1R oil?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Antique If my DA 50 only turned a 22-8 at that rpm on a pipe, I would send it back....[;)] G62s turn 8400..[:D] Yes, I have a DA50..NO, haven't tried it with that setup.Go back to when the DA was new, search ''who needs technology'', author rcign... [/quote] One thing to consider also is the Menz 22X8 is really about a 21.6 X 8 since they run a little "Short" on the metric to american conversion... Rick
Posted on: 10/11/2011 6:12 PM by Author "TheRickster" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: DA50 and Bel-Ray H1R oil?
Far as oil goes... I have an old Echo Line trimmer 21cc from around 1994ish.. It runs WOT wit hthe line fully extended without being in the weeds it is in a slight 4 cycle run that goes clean while cutting.. While running WOT it runs around 300-310*F free running and never checked while workign it.. It has run on everything from Coleman fuel to super unleaded with oils ranging from 32:1 Stihl Ultra all the way through Bel Ray, Lawnboy and even many tanks of SAE 30wt@ 32:1... Still runs flawless and the piston throughthe exhaust port looks new still... As TOM and others have stated.. Buy an oil that you can readily get, mix it in gas that is readily available and go fly.. Repeat as often as possible... Rick
Posted on: 10/10/2011 3:41 PM by Author "TheRickster" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Anyone compare DA-50 / DLE-55 / DA-60?
How bout a 3W-55Xi to put in the mix.. CS version with ES 55G composite pipe with 12" header.. 93 Super with 32:1 Stihl Ultra. Engine has approx. 4 gallons through it now. Props to date: Menz S 24X8 7350 rpm Xoar 23X10 Eagle nose 7550rpm Xoar 23X8 laminate 7700rpm I really like the Laminate 23X8 best.. Instant throttle response and pullout from Hover with the 18lbs Bulldog is "Authoritive".. Rick
Posted on: 10/4/2011 3:28 PM by Author "TheRickster" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Spark Plug Cap Change to Angled?
Why can't you just rotate the boot a few degrees ?? Rick
Posted on: 9/29/2011 5:21 PM by Author "TheRickster" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: How to clean burned up Castor Oil off an engine.....please help.
A spray can of Aircraft Paint stripper will clean the engine back to bare metal in 1-2 applications.. Will not blacken or discolor the casting either.. Rick
Posted on: 9/29/2011 4:20 AM by Author "TheRickster" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
I used 90-10 solid core wire and am also center drilling and pressing 1/16 split pin through it for backup.. Rick
Posted on: 9/25/2011 3:50 PM by Author "TheRickster" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: CD Ignition wire replacement.
Wasn't Ralph getting some 0* curve boxes from RCXL?? I thought I remember him talking about being able to still get them from Xu Lang(sp).. Rick
Posted on: 9/8/2011 3:59 AM by Author "TheRickster" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: 33% Gee Bee Hostetler Build
If anyone is interested in the gear, $125.00 shipped USA Rick
Posted on: 9/7/2011 6:10 PM by Author "TheRickster" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Kyosho Vanning
I have an original all metal Integra still intact.. I think the plastic driver radio cover might be missing, would have to look for it some but else it is all there.. OS 21 Buggy RE engine with the S- pipe and quick fill tank lid... Think it even still has a couple of s-148 servos in it ..LOL Any one interested PM me and I can shoot some pics of it... Rick
Posted on: 9/7/2011 4:10 AM by Author "TheRickster" in the forum "RC Classic Cars & Trucks"
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RE: 33% Gee Bee Hostetler Build
If anyone is looking for a Sierra Gear for the Gee Bee I have one for sale.. I know this is not the right category for selling items but it being a GeeBee specific item and all, if someone needs one i have it.. Here is the comparison side by side to the C-Arf.. PS>> IT appears that this gear has been shortened to fit the C-Arf parameters.. The gear could be lengthend by putting a 1/4" music wire joiner to lengthen the tubes back out.. Because of the alteration and not having any wheels I will let them go cheap compared to what Sierra gets for them.. PM me for more info... Rick
Posted on: 9/6/2011 7:42 PM by Author "TheRickster" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: 33% Gee Bee Hostetler Build
Sent you a PM
Posted on: 9/6/2011 5:58 PM by Author "TheRickster" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
For the price they are getting for this "Kit" you would think they would supply Top Notch hardware rather than this cheap made Fults copy tailwheel and 3 ft stalk of all thread for pushrods rather than some Ti Turnbuckles.... Oh Well just ranting some............... Rick
Posted on: 9/5/2011 6:39 PM by Author "TheRickster" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Help from TOM
Sure it is not your radio fialsafe setting making it go back to idle??? Rick
Posted on: 8/30/2011 5:59 PM by Author "TheRickster" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Do I really need a optikill switch?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Tired Old Man It can be done. The question: Is your plane valued at only the cost of one battery? I always like to run that one by when I'm setting up a plane. [/quote] I find when someone wants to run the IBEC I throw them this scenario.. "Would you have enough faith in the IBEC to run the flight pack off the Ignition. battery??" Normally they say, uh NO... Point made.... Rick
Posted on: 8/26/2011 3:46 AM by Author "TheRickster" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Different Engine Brands
[quote]ORIGINAL: Tired Old Man I do get a kick out of those that mention being on a budget. Any hobby is afforded through ''disposable'' income. At least that's the way it should be. To have a hobby budget, or budget specifically in order to afford any hobby, casts a dim light on the comprehension of basic economics. Any hobby is an option, not a requirement. To try and make it a requirement is ludricous. We need to keep this sruff in better perspective. We do this stuff because we want to, not because we have or need to. [/quote] Good points.. Hence my signature line... Rick
Posted on: 8/18/2011 3:17 PM by Author "TheRickster" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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