RE: Help on engine cowling?
I solved a similar problem on an ME-109 by epoxying hard wood blocks to the firewall and than mating hardwood blocks to them with large screws and blind nuts. This assembly is sanded to fit the inside diamiter of the cowl. You can access the screws when you remove the spinner. I then slide the cowl on make sure it is postioned perfectly and then tack glue the outside blocks to the cowl. You then remove the cowl and epoxy the blocks in permanently. No exposed screws. You will need a long screwdriver, but thats easy. Regards, Dave
Posted on: 8/31/2012 4:16 PM by Author "c550" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Top Flite P=47 help
Sorry= its the .60 size one. Regards, Dave
Posted on: 8/31/2012 2:52 PM by Author "c550" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Top Flite P=47 help
I bought a used TF gold edition P-47 but it didn't come with the fuse plans does anyone out there have a used set? Thanks in advance for looking. Dave
Posted on: 8/30/2012 2:02 PM by Author "c550" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Dyna Flite Super Cub Questions
Eddiec I fly a 550 for my day job. I powered the Supercub with an OS 160FX It is more engine than it needs but it fit in the cowl was relatively inexpensive. I think it would be a good powerplant for float flying. The only dead stick I ever had with it was when I ran it out of gas. I have no idea of the weight but I think it is a fairly heavy model. It flies well though. Would make a good candidate for float flying. Regards, Dave
Posted on: 8/7/2012 8:26 AM by Author "c550" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: were to purchase graphics
+1 for getstencils
Posted on: 7/23/2012 8:34 AM by Author "c550" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Dyna Flite Super Cub Questions
I built one years ago. I still fly it and it is a good project. The biggest thing to look out for is that it is very easy to build up a lot of weight when you build the structure for holding the wing tube to the spar. I upgraded to the robart cub gear and I would reccomend doing that. Regards, Dave
Posted on: 7/8/2012 6:15 AM by Author "c550" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Futaba Faast RX Hobby King?
I have a couple of them, I fly in 40-60 sizrd nitro models. All have worked fine.
Posted on: 6/7/2012 7:11 PM by Author "c550" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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Newbie seeks blade advice for a Raptor 50
I was given a Raptor 50 and I am learning to hover it. I have trashed one set of blades and am hoping someone can recommend decent blades for just learning and flying around. The choices seem endless. Thanks, Dave
Posted on: 5/24/2012 6:21 AM by Author "c550" in the forum "Thunder Tiger - Raptor 30, 50, 60, 90"
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RE: Houston Tx CONTEST
Sorry double post
Posted on: 5/21/2012 7:25 AM by Author "c550" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Houston Tx CONTEST
Bary, Yea I think we should try to put something together. I'll talk to a few other people and be in touch. Regards, Dave
Posted on: 5/21/2012 7:23 AM by Author "c550" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Houston Tx CONTEST
We had some scale contests for awhile in Houston many years ago. The nearest now is in Dallas. Scale fly ins are popular, I wish we still had some form of scale competition locally, but such is life. Regards, Dave
Posted on: 5/20/2012 11:39 AM by Author "c550" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Robart Hinge issue
I found that using a very hot 4-40 rod melted the nylon part of the hinge. I heated the rod in a flame and it melted the nylon and epoxy without damaging the wing. Took very little time also. Regards, Dave
Posted on: 4/27/2012 7:37 AM by Author "c550" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Looking for ESM 74
I have a broken set, failed on first flight. I suspect the broken part is what you want but I can look for them. Regards, Dave
Posted on: 4/23/2012 1:31 PM by Author "c550" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !
Thanks, my 82s are a couple of years old and I will replace the o rngs next time I do any maint.
Posted on: 4/10/2012 7:44 AM by Author "c550" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !
I have two Saito .82s and I am now curious as to where the Viton O-ring is on the engine> I have never replaced one. Thanks in advance for the enlightenment. Dave
Posted on: 4/10/2012 7:01 AM by Author "c550" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Scale looking Prop hub!
Charles, That would depend on the thread size of your engine
Posted on: 4/4/2012 8:07 PM by Author "c550" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Scale looking Prop hub!
Tru-turn is what you want. This is a link: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKE25&P=SM They have a couple of different sizes depending on engine thread size, some Tower does not carry. Regards, Dave
Posted on: 4/3/2012 5:15 PM by Author "c550" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Thunder Tiger f-91 4 stroke
You could use the fuel without any harm to the engine, just make sure you are rich for the break in. If you have castor on hand it wouldn't hurt to add some, but I wouldn't run out to buy any before break in. These are good engines I have had one for a long time.
Posted on: 3/31/2012 10:29 AM by Author "c550" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: PT-17 build and maiden report
Love mine, I power it with a Saito .30 and it does the sweetest touch and goes.
Posted on: 3/6/2012 4:27 AM by Author "c550" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Inverted .55AX considerations..?
I have run a few different size Supertigre engines and the following has worked for me. I have had good luck with this plug mostly due to the idle bar: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXR507&P=7 . I always pull the prop thru by hand a few times before I use a starter, just to make sure its not locked up. I prefer to prime the engine while the model is inverted. I will do this when I am assembling it. If you don't go that route you pretty much have to use a starter to get it going. Once the engine is running it doesn't care that its inverted. Good luck.
Posted on: 2/1/2012 8:53 AM by Author "c550" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Saito RA-170 Radial.....Which Corsair?
The ESM Corsair is a pretty good match for the Saito. It is the same model as the KMP you can take a look at this thread: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7626632/tm.htm. I have one and like it. Regards, Dave
Posted on: 1/12/2012 8:33 PM by Author "c550" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: 4-stroke for G.P. T-Craft?
Looks good so far. It will really be cool once its covered. Great work.
Posted on: 1/12/2012 7:48 PM by Author "c550" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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R2006GS receiver
Just currious if the Futaba R2006GS could be used with a 12FG with a TM-14 module?
Posted on: 1/11/2012 6:01 AM by Author "c550" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: 4-stroke for G.P. T-Craft?
I have to agree with buzzard bait. The model will fly with a larger engine, but it will be heavier, so you will need to fly faster and landings will be less fun. On a larger model a few ounces here or there make less of a difference. If I recall I didn't need any extra weight to balance with the Saito. A cheap .25 two stroke is plenty, one of the small four strokes really makes a nice model that uses little fuel and has a very nice sound. I imagine someone could get a by with a much larger engine, and that may fit their flying style. For a high wing Cub type of plane if you keep the weight reasonable you will have something really fun to fly. Regards, Dave
Posted on: 12/29/2011 6:46 AM by Author "c550" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: 4-stroke for G.P. T-Craft?
+1 A Saito .40 with stock muffler wont have any problem meeting noise restrictions its about as load as an un muffled sewing machine.
Posted on: 12/27/2011 1:33 PM by Author "c550" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Keep fuel and oil out of your plane during engine burn in
Cool idea-I would rather build a model than a break in stand.
Posted on: 12/27/2011 9:40 AM by Author "c550" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: 4-stroke for G.P. T-Craft?
I still have the model-it is haging up in the garage. I pulled everything out of it to finnish another project. I think i used a 11x5 on the Saito .40 but I can't remember exactly. It flew for at least ten minutes on the tank that G.P. recommends in the instructions. It was set up per the pictures in the instructions and all worked very well. The only problem I had was that I decided to save a couple of pennies buy using econocote instead of monocote and the covering after a few years is seperating and cant be tightened. I don't really feel like recovering it hangs from the garage ceiling so use a high quality covering and learn from my mistake. Regards, Dave
Posted on: 12/27/2011 9:38 AM by Author "c550" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: 4-stroke for G.P. T-Craft?
I built this model a few years ago and it is a nice flying mdel. I put a Saito .30 in it and I think it was a good match. Good aerobatics not too heavy. I put the model on floats and it needed a little more pep so I upgraded to a Saito .40 and it flew very well on that. If you can find a good deal on a Saito go with it.
Posted on: 12/26/2011 8:13 AM by Author "c550" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Saito 100 twin mufflers
w8ye, Do you have a pic the setup? Also do you use both pressure taps? Thanks, Dave
Posted on: 12/9/2011 1:09 PM by Author "c550" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Annie mo, grahams big corsair is NO MO
Barry, It was great seeing the Corsair fly-very impressive. Thanks for bringing it out. Dave
Posted on: 10/31/2011 5:32 AM by Author "c550" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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