RE: Your
the old surfboards, those were the days!
Posted on: 7/21/2012 1:42 AM by Author "blackcat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Glassing
P.S. the guru on glassing was Terry H
Posted on: 4/4/2012 3:08 AM by Author "blackcat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Glassing
thats amine blush, don't mix hardeners, and do wash with soap and water if the first coat goes past sticky, maybe normal hardener at 1 hour or less at 70* f . another real good method is to use a polyester cloth over the top of the 1st coat as a peel ply, one of the guys here recommended it and it works a treat, just put on your fiberglass and resin then squegee the polyester or nylon cloth over the top, let it harden completely and the top poly just peels away, it has a slightly rough surface ( the shape of the weave) which sands out easily. by far the best way to go, and only 1 app required
Posted on: 4/4/2012 3:05 AM by Author "blackcat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Are Printed Magazines worth Buying
They are when you're on the cover! .........sorry, i just could not help myself.
Posted on: 12/20/2011 3:19 AM by Author "blackcat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Unique Jets
i built a sepecat jaguar a few years ago, flew nicely but with a bit a aileron wobble on a p80, which the ordinance seemed to dampen, (who needs gyros?). still got it, and thats the public service aspect of Ians thread here, i'm getting a hankering to get it out and spruce her up. thanks ianober, now i will have no time for chores!
Posted on: 10/24/2011 12:39 AM by Author "blackcat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Fly Eagle 1/6 scale F-16 Build Thread
g'day fender, have been watching this thread and hoping all would go ok for your test flight. i wrote the thread S/M F16 in my hot little hands. i still have this model and still love it as much as tor (icepilot) loves his, maybe more . its had the odd bingle, even after 300 + flights over 5 years , i can get the nerves, land hot or land 1 foot wide or land slow. try not to pay too much attention to the throttle position, just the model speed. my f16 has no flapperon so slow to 60-70 mph, drop the gear and present those big main doors to the air flow with a bit of alpha and a fair bit of power, i'd say it might be 5 degrees nose up and hanging on the elevator,if it climbs, its too fast, you would have maybe 1/4 elevator and 1/2 throttle(not climbing, descending or speeding up), and just drive it through the circuit, maybe a little more throttle downwind if its a windy day, just back off throttle a smidge going to base and let it descend, the roll to the turn does most of the work for the turn and the descent replaces some power (NOT ALL), by that i mean you should still be on the elevator 1/4 , stay on the power, but keep the nose UP , roll to final and you should be still at 1/4 elevator and AT LEAST 1/3 throttle and descending. at this point, if you feel long or short, a flip of power will stop it sinking, just don"t pull the elevator , it will just slow down, just drive it out on power. a real confidence booster i have found on early flights is to drop the gear after 2 or 3 minutes, and then start driving it around the circuit at height with alpha and power, just getting used to the nose high look, to land nicely it touches down with lots 1/3? power and maybe 3/4 elevator to flair . i personally don't like expo, you can suddenly have a surge of movement, but to each their own. i know this has been a little long winded but with a bit of technique it lands like a trainer at maybe 35 to 45 mph depending on wind, 50-60 mph in the circuit. good luck mate
Posted on: 10/23/2011 11:36 PM by Author "blackcat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Air cylinders
i use robart whenever i can, they make 3/8" by 1/2 in, 1in, 2,5/8 in. they have o lot of power, 11 lbs i think at 100 psi. they rarely leak (unless your 'friend' pulls up the gear switch in the pits!) you can easily get an 'o' ring and service set and you'll get them from tower hobbies quick. they get to the other side of the world in 5 days. and they are made in america (or are they?)
Posted on: 8/29/2011 3:24 AM by Author "blackcat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: JetCat Start Problem
0.4 to 0.5 is a high start value, so expect some flames as the engine transitions to normal fuel. remember that the kero start is only pre-heating the combustion chamber, imagine a gas start engine with a pump start voltage that high, its a bar-b-que ! i would encourage you to (if th engine is in the airframe ) make a closed loop in the fuel system, by putting the line that enters the engine back into the fill valve and hold the pump test button on for a total of 40 - 60 minutes, then check / adjust the pumps start voltage, and / or temporarly install an on/off tap after solenoid and before the engine, and only allow a dribble of fuel in on start. be careful of allowing 0.5 worth of fuel in at start-up, especially if its in the airframe. you may not burn it, but the pipe will certainly not appreciate it
Posted on: 6/15/2011 12:29 AM by Author "blackcat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Ziroli F9F Panther - made in Serbia
mirce you are realy going to love jet flying!. and start thinking of your next model, and your duty that is to inspire great effort and humility on this sometime lacklustre site
Posted on: 1/15/2011 12:27 AM by Author "blackcat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Did you log in to RCU Jets on Christmas day
i know, i know ! who invited those guys anyway ( most of the england team). at least they are trouncing us because they playing far better cricket, they deserve to keep the urn, but as for doleing out knighthoods willy nilly? i just realised that it was the last ashes tour of australia that i was building the skymaster f16 1/6, (sm 1/6 f16 in my hot little hands) so thats 4 years ago and the model is still going strong. not like ponting and dominos. three cheers for the barmy army, the best supporters of any team in any sport on the planet
Posted on: 12/26/2010 1:44 AM by Author "blackcat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Did you log in to RCU Jets on Christmas day
yeah its christmas day and i can't wait because its only one more sleep until we get to smash the smarmy half baked south african pommies in the boxing day test. bring your ear defenders, barmy army.
Posted on: 12/25/2010 1:22 AM by Author "blackcat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Wanted Skymaster 1/6 F -16 or The large Yellow F-18
i've got both and you ain't gettin either one! the f 18 is getting close to being ready with a j/c p200 and the skymaster f 16 has around 250+ flights over near 4 years. from everthing i've heard about the big yellow hornet its a great flyer, but its also big building effort, as well as many modifications to make it turbine safe. the skymaster is pretty good as is, just check everything you can think of, and the landing gear is just the ducks guts, i regularly dump it hard for a touch and go like the full size j-055 and the gear is the best lg i've ever seen on any model in 35 years. 4 sets of tyres (worn down through the treads) and only the seal for the air over oil oleos (read REAL oleos) needed replacing after 3 years. i think i love mine more than tor loves his !!! oh yeah, back to topic, you can't go wrong with either one
Posted on: 11/16/2010 6:41 AM by Author "blackcat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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jr 12 x dsm j
my friend mylo rang today after looking at the new 12x dsm j for sale in singapore. anybody know anything? frequency hopping, and comes with 3 satelites, tx not compatible with dsm 2. who knows about this and is not telling us ! i've been putting off going to 2.4 and allowing the others to be the guinea pigs but i think the time is nigh to swap roles! any info?
Posted on: 10/20/2010 6:42 AM by Author "blackcat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: A question for the JMA committee.
imagine having to leave australia and live in england. p.s. revenge is nigh and our ashes shalt soon return to the sunny shores
Posted on: 10/7/2010 3:30 AM by Author "blackcat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: RED ARROWS mid air collision over Crete
hey sandor, the colony is nice and warm!
Posted on: 3/26/2010 7:57 AM by Author "blackcat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: FEJ 1/5,5 scale stabilator help required
g'day oli, thanks for all the detailed posts you spend so much time putting together, always very interesting and educational. this post is to let you know that one of the biggest jet meets in australia is on 16, 17, 18 april, just down the road from manly (about 650 km) or not far from melbourne. here is a link, just post again here if timing might be ok for you and we can talk about getting you in a car, only a 7 hr drive cheers jeff http://www.vjaa.org.au/vjaa/sitedocument.aspx?docId=398
Posted on: 3/26/2010 7:50 AM by Author "blackcat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Final flights of my F-16/Video
mines still going tor, fantastic model, although a few P I R's (pilot induced repairs) and more than a few engine problems, if they ever get sorted out i'll go into detail, $10,000 ($8,000 u s) down the drain
Posted on: 10/12/2009 5:54 AM by Author "blackcat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: wren 44 blade failure
[quote]ORIGINAL: sideshow [quote]ORIGINAL: frema Dont put this failures on this forum . Its not good for the name of Wren. Dont ask the forum viewers ,but ask Sara of Wren directly. [/quote] I hope this was a language barrier or troll post. I don't think you shouldn't post stuff because of the Manufacturer's name, I also don't you should post things just to trash a Manufacturer. That all being said, and I've never owned a Wren (Jetcat only), they seem to be VERY responsive to issues (real or perceived) with their engines. There seems to be a pride at the company in ease of use and reliability with their motors. There's a reason their customers are so loyal. If there is truly a problem, they will remedy it. Let Wren work the problem and I can almost guarantee the OP will be back posting that he is a happy camper......just sayin'. [/quote] sorry mate but you and me must buy different makes of engine .i could not conceive of more pathetic, i won't say dishonest, but i will say disinterested, lack of service or ''duty of care". i am out over $7,500 aud ($6,000 u s) from both sides of the pond. nearly 2,000 for a repaired engine that lasted 8 runs, and so very nearly destroyed my f 16,(6 months) and 5,500 for a 160 sx ,4 runs, blown ignighter, sent for service, lost!(12 months), common reply? (AFTER payment) tell someone who cares. this is not a tall tale or a flame, i had to work a lot of overtime to indulge myself these luxuries, and now can't fly, and have to wait like a begger because i'm not the editor of a mag. going by previous form from these "gentlemen", i'm expecting nothing less than nothing. i know i really should be more patient. ps expecting to be banned from rcu for badmouthing the buddys
Posted on: 9/27/2009 7:38 AM by Author "blackcat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Would you buy a Skymaster Jet
yep, great flying models, thats all that matters isn't it?
Posted on: 7/22/2009 12:59 AM by Author "blackcat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: s/m 1/6 f16 in my hot little hands!
sorry to have to tell u this craig but i'm telling on u to paul bennett. I'm trying to write this on phone, ugh, my eyes! Will elaborate soon. Rebuild. Worth it. Jetcat is crap. P160 sx, 4 starts, kaput. 6 months. Where is my engine u ripoffs?
Posted on: 3/25/2009 5:00 AM by Author "blackcat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: gear to brake mix jr10x
mix your brake channel to gear switch to hold full brakes on with gear up. your brakes should not lose pressure during the flight, depending on valve type of course, a bvm or the new jetronic don't use much air, i think 2 psi per cycle, on with gear up and off with gear down is only 1 cycle. i mix nose steering off and brakes off with gear up, you can command most channels to position. been a while since a big programming effort for me but i'm sure someone will chime in with detailed "how to's " or this ain't R.C.U.
Posted on: 3/17/2009 6:42 AM by Author "blackcat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: what made you want to build and fly jets......
i'm just a poser
Posted on: 1/18/2009 5:46 AM by Author "blackcat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Christen Diffusion Jaguar: build etc
some fotos of my wing and c/g. i'm so embarressed, the lack of gear doors, yuk! this will be rectified during the spruce up, its 5 years and 250 flights old! cheers g mc
Posted on: 1/18/2009 5:37 AM by Author "blackcat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: YA F-4 Wren 44 Gold
i've got a pst bifurcated double wall pipe thats good for a 6kg engine, and this project i think. would swap for a tuned pipe and header for os 91 if anyone is interested? i'll photo tomorrow
Posted on: 12/22/2008 7:16 AM by Author "blackcat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: NEW VIDEO OF DAVID SHULMAN'S VISIT TO KUWAIT.
Here here David G, i agree completely. I seem to recall that not to long ago one of David Shulmans' models crashed in a fireball runway centre, hardly "dumb thumbs" but highly demonstrative of the need to resist the temptation to "let your hair down" and toss S.O.P. out the window.
Posted on: 12/14/2008 5:01 AM by Author "blackcat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: PST Rant
where's the jaguar gordon?
Posted on: 12/7/2008 2:24 AM by Author "blackcat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: PST Rant
pst make great engines, ive had a 600r and a 1300, they both run great (600 since sold) don't let any of the rubbish in this thread turn you off buying a pst, they really are very, very good
Posted on: 12/6/2008 1:56 AM by Author "blackcat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: JetCat Germany good service
g'day john, i'd like to take this opportunity to unreservedly apologise for the tone of my last post, it was quite unwarranted, verbose and ill directed. i'll persue the engines through intairco, the proprietor of which loaned me an engine when the sx played up so really a finer gent one would be hard pressed to find and i should think myself lucky to have such friends. short of any satisfaction through this course of action i'll take up your generous offer of help. i must make much more of an effort to measure my responses, sorry for coming across as so petulant and petty, and better luck this time in the ashes! yours in embarrassment jeff sparkes
Posted on: 11/8/2008 6:23 AM by Author "blackcat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: JetCat Germany good service
could john or david send an email on my behalf and ask about my p160 sent for repairs in july or my 160 sx which clagged after 4 starts (you can't even change a plug or start on gas) but the sx is only 2 months wait so far. is that the service that you're crowing about? REALLY wish i had bought another pst, they do know how to spell 'customer relations' well done jg?
Posted on: 11/5/2008 6:36 AM by Author "blackcat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Original Yellow Aircraft F-14 Tomcat - whats it worth?
i'll give you 50 australian pesos, but hurry, tomorrow they'll only be worth 45. probably a good time for the world to buy from here, our dollar has gone from 98cents US to 60cents in 2 months, same with euro and pounds, so no yellow f18 twin for me, for now. couldn't get an email response anyway
Posted on: 10/28/2008 8:02 AM by Author "blackcat" in the forum "RC Jets"
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