RE: smallest Gas engines
In my opinion if you want to fly .40-.55 sized planes and don't like glow, electric is the best option. DLE 20cc seems to be the smallest gasser that people are happy with. I personally think the best gasser starting point is probably DLE 30cc with a 68"-72" wingspan.
Posted on: 9/16/2012 9:04 PM by Author "jeffk464" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: What's a good plane for this engine?
50% spitfire :)
Posted on: 9/5/2012 5:33 PM by Author "jeffk464" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Reno NV, rc friendly
I was thinking of moving to Reno and was wondering how the situation is for RC fields and clubs.
Posted on: 9/5/2012 5:25 PM by Author "jeffk464" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
[quote]ORIGINAL: tfarmer96 [quote]ORIGINAL: n8622t while we are waiting for the model to show up so we can get on with the fun part someone needs to post a pic of something cool they have in their hanger [8D] [/quote] Ok fine i like call this one the baby wulf. I got myself a cutter so i could cut my own paint masks. As you can see i have a set almost done for a buddy of mine that has a big 47 that should be close to paint here anyday [/quote] Looks like a nice size actually, what is it?
Posted on: 8/31/2012 12:47 PM by Author "jeffk464" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: GP LITTLE TONI ENGINE CHOICE
[quote]ORIGINAL: mikes68charger I know this is an old thread, but I finily got a Little Toni from a RC swap meet new for $100 with servos. The seller had a .61 2c that he removed from the bird, I do not use nitro on any plane I have. so I was thinking a DLE20 would be great motor for this bird. But I have 2 DLE 30's laying around doing nothing, so Gess what guys a DLE 30 will just fit!!!!! It came out to 8.25 pounds ready to fly, I put my 5 cell reciver pack, and 4 cell nicad pack for the ignition, in the tail after the tail former. The only led needed was 5 of the little led peaces in the wing to counter act the motor, Side CG. I did my first really quick maden flight today durning lunch. The DLE30 has a built in rev limitier at 10K and the only prop I have laying round was a 16X10 APC (prop speed of 95mph). So this prop at 10K was great! But I got a 15X14 APC comeing in the mail!! And Im sure It to will spin real close to 10K if so thats a prop speed of 135mph, and with the thrust of this set up it should come real close to that speed. I can say she is as fast as my stock GP Rifle, but my goal is to have a gas powered bird thats is close to 150mph. Also I did kill the motor off durning landing, and it was a great landing plane at this weight. Sorry it was such a rush I had to shair! [/quote] Wow, thats insane
Posted on: 8/28/2012 9:32 PM by Author "jeffk464" in the forum "Scale Racing"
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
[quote]ORIGINAL: cocobear I also am planning on glassing mine. I am hoping to do a captured American scheme. Anyone have more info on planes in US markings? [/quote] Seems like it should have ronald mcdonald on the side. :)
Posted on: 8/23/2012 8:47 PM by Author "jeffk464" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: TF FW190 A3 ARF
[quote]ORIGINAL: wulf190 Yeah, I would agree with Jeff, probably I would guess about 100mph with the DLE in it.....fast enough to make low passes ripping down the runway for sure. Having seen it, I would recommend against going with something like the 85, even if some nose weight is required with the 55. It would be silly power and there's too much throttle that would never be used in any condition really, so probably not only hard on the airframe, but silly to spend that much extra money for something that would never be used. Weight is a lot cheaper than more un-needed power, and there was certainly un-needed power with the 55 in there. It was a great combo with the 55...could fly it scale or make as big of loops as one would desire. A DA 60 would be a better choice if you still want even crazier power than the 55 offered. [/quote] Hmm, a 100mph giant 190 sounds like an awful lot of fun. Prop selection and what not might squeeze out some more mph's too. Might be able to chase the jet guys down with something like this. Share Rotomotor 70V2, 70cc Opposed Twin Two Stroke Gasoline Engine with Auto Advance Electronic Ignition
Posted on: 8/22/2012 10:13 PM by Author "jeffk464" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
[quote]ORIGINAL: Ramstein44 I'm going to patiently wait to see what everyone does to theirs as the plane comes out and the forum turns into the build forum.[:D] [/quote] Smart, its always easier to let someone else do the experimenting.
Posted on: 8/21/2012 8:46 PM by Author "jeffk464" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: TF FW190 A3 ARF
[quote]ORIGINAL: Nordicz I seen the TF FW190 in action at Fond Du Lac this past weekend. The plane was set up with a DLE 55 and was a rocket ship. The Hobbico respresentatives put on an impressive demonstration of it's abilities and I can say it not only looks the part but fly's extremely well. My only negative comment is that the DLE 55 at full throttle makes this thing zip around like a .40 size on steroids. The plane resembleded a typical Top Flight flyer. Nimble, precise and very stable no bad habits. The assembly is very similar to the P-47 ARC and ARF with a nice Hatch/Cockpit access up front. The Air Tank is positioned like the P-47 and all of the switches and Air filler are pre-cut in the same location. For those who would like to convert to electric this should be no problem. Plenty of room and good access. Nice scheme but it is common for many. If I was to do it myself I would strip the covering, glass it and do my own scheme. The Airframe is solid and it fly's extremely well. Z [/quote] What speed would you estimate?
Posted on: 8/21/2012 8:42 PM by Author "jeffk464" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Electric Vs Engine.
[quote]ORIGINAL: danamania Electric power is the reason I returned to the hobby as adult. Given the amount that I have spent in the past 3 years, EP must be good for the hobby! I started flying contests last season, a few IMAC basic (didn't suit me), and a few pattern meets. This year I decided to stick just to Pattern. EVERY contest I have been to in these past 2 years has had at least one IC deadstick per contest, and at least two of those this season alone resulted in extensive damage to the model (vs. no electric deadsticks). These were not newcomers to the sport, like me, but experienced, seasoned pattern flyers who are competitive. One fellow I know has made the decision to come over to the dark side and try electric. I guess that is an easier move to make when the glow bird is grounded for rebuild. Over the course of these same 8 contests to date, I have not met or heard of a single pilot talking about going back to YS. True this is anecdote - and a sample of convenience with no statistical power, no doubt - but my observation from within my  parts of D1 is that the move FROM YS to electric is still occuring, albeit at a glacial pace.  So much for this limited data LOL! Now Matt (MTK) has a gasser or two he flies pattern with, his own designs, and has bought a Vanquish to convert to gas. This interests me much more as I have a stock electric one. As far as IC goes, could it be that gas is the future, not nitro? Anyway, I am not yet inclined to haul a gasser in my used Volvo wagon, but as it ages and starts to smell like old car, who knows right? A slimer? Not likely, I just don't enjoy the mess, smell, noise, etc. Oh, and I usually get at least 2-4 flights in while the glow guys are getting set-up and started.  Sometimes I am even done for the day before a glow bird gets in the air.  True, most of these are NOT YS, but this repeated experience at the flying field reinforces for me, at my level of experience, that the time is better spent as stick time in the air on electricity, rather than throttle time on the ground messing with glow fuel (after all , I am a flyer not a mechanic). All just my opinion and observations of course, to each his/her cherished own in this great hobby we share. [/quote] My experience from watching people down at the field with gassers is that they basically almost never dead stick, if you look at properly set up name brand engines I would say never dead stick at all.
Posted on: 8/20/2012 9:31 PM by Author "jeffk464" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: OS 55
[quote]ORIGINAL: Ernie Misner >>> Its mounted 4 o'clock muffler under fuse >>> Very cool. You put some thought into it! [/quote] Hey, thanks for the info, I'll try the 12x5 on 10% and see how it pulls. My flight time is ridiculous with this plane by the way, I fly ten minutes and still have half a tank.
Posted on: 8/12/2012 6:29 AM by Author "jeffk464" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: OS 55
[quote]ORIGINAL: freakingfast [quote]ORIGINAL: jeffk464 I can vouch for that, I'm running the recommended 13x6 apc on mine and only get just shy of 10,000rpm at 4500' elevation. That being said it does turn it, I heard that OS designed the AX series to get around very strict noise regulations in Japan and so were shooting for higher torque lower rpm. I need to bump my fuel from 10 to 20
Posted on: 8/11/2012 11:01 PM by Author "jeffk464" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: DLE55RA
Yup, this RA layout is the way to go, it fits in with so many more models. I'm thinking about getting the 35RA, should be great for 70" warbirds and aerobatic models. It might even be possible that the 35RA will make it into pattern competitions.
Posted on: 8/11/2012 12:39 PM by Author "jeffk464" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: DLE 35 RA
With the price of glow fuel I'm seriously eye balling this engine as just an all around motor warbirds, pattern, aerobatic, etc. I gave electric a go but wasn't thrilled with the charge times and the power to weight didn't seam that great, even though the low hassle and 100% reliability were great.
Posted on: 8/11/2012 12:34 PM by Author "jeffk464" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: OS 55
[quote]ORIGINAL: freakingfast The only thing bad about about the 55 is the manual. Unrealistic prop recommendations. Proven props from speed, sport and 3-D. APC 10X10, 10X9, 11X6,[color=#00FF00] Master Airscrew11X7 S-2 series[/color], APC 11X7, [color=#00FF00]12X5[/color] 13X4.[color=#00FF00]these two are my favoites[/color] [/quote] I can vouch for that, I'm running the recommended 13x6 apc on mine and only get just shy of 10,000rpm at 4500' elevation. That being said it does turn it, I heard that OS designed the AX series to get around very strict noise regulations in Japan and so were shooting for higher torque lower rpm. I need to bump my fuel from 10 to 20% and probably go 12X6 or 13X4 apc to get the power I want, but even as it is it pulls my phoenix jupiter pretty well. Or I could just move back to sea level :)
Posted on: 8/11/2012 12:30 PM by Author "jeffk464" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: CMP BF109F BUILDING THREAD
Saw one of these flying at the field today and was seriously impressed with how it flew. Don't know what happened to CMP but if they had kept going they could have really kept putting out some good warbirds.
Posted on: 8/11/2012 12:11 PM by Author "jeffk464" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
[quote]ORIGINAL: tfarmer96 [quote]ORIGINAL: jeffk464 [quote]ORIGINAL: Ramstein44 Well, Consider that you're dealing with a short nosed bird. I'm thinking something with some weight like a Zenoah something.[:-] [/quote] Maybe go larger and grab some speed. [/quote] Sounds like a DA85 kind of thing.... [/quote] I wonder what kind of speed that would give
Posted on: 8/8/2012 10:44 PM by Author "jeffk464" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
[quote]ORIGINAL: Ramstein44 Well, Consider that you're dealing with a short nosed bird. I'm thinking something with some weight like a Zenoah something.[:-] [/quote] Maybe go larger and grab some speed.
Posted on: 8/5/2012 5:43 PM by Author "jeffk464" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: 35 or 55 DLE for 80 inch yak
[quote]ORIGINAL: captinjohn Its a no -brainer....get the 55.  You can always throttle back to the power of 35cc.   Best thing is with the 55cc engine you can fly  other bigger airplanes already set-up for a 55 later if you decide too. [/quote] It seems to me you are always better off at the top end of the recommended engine size.
Posted on: 7/29/2012 6:29 PM by Author "jeffk464" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: TF FW190 A3 ARF
[quote]ORIGINAL: tfarmer96 well it is what it is in this pc world we live in. I purchased a cutter last year so i could do my own paint masks....my fw 190s will have the crooked cross on them. [/quote] You know I was just saying that they should put them in the box so they are optional, that way people can do what they want with them.
Posted on: 7/29/2012 12:15 PM by Author "jeffk464" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: prop 55ax at 4500 feet
Checked my RPM again on the 13X6 and was only pulling 9800-9900 rpm. I really need to drop the prop size.
Posted on: 7/29/2012 11:59 AM by Author "jeffk464" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
[quote]ORIGINAL: Chad Veich [quote]ORIGINAL: jeffk464 Wow, did that crash recently or has it been sitting at the bottom of the lake since WW2. It looks pretty darn good. [/quote] It is one of the new build replicas and it crashed a few months ago. Was only under water for a few days before being salvaged. [/quote] Hope the guy is ok, what a great hobby.
Posted on: 7/28/2012 3:42 PM by Author "jeffk464" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: TF FW190 A3 ARF
[quote]ORIGINAL: edp It is the same color scheme as my Flyzone foamie. I notice the lack of the swastika also on all the German ARFs. I did do all the weathering to it as to not look like all the others. I think mine needs a big brother[:D] [/quote] I like the lack of swastika's for those that don't want to upset anyone down at the field. Maybe the should include sticker or decals in the box for those that want them. The easy non upsetting thing to do is just toss another iron cross on the tail.
Posted on: 7/28/2012 3:37 PM by Author "jeffk464" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
Wow, did that crash recently or has it been sitting at the bottom of the lake since WW2. It looks pretty darn good.
Posted on: 7/28/2012 11:29 AM by Author "jeffk464" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Thunder Tiger 40 Saved
If you allow all sports 40 engines everyone will quickly figure out which is strongest and you will be down to one again.
Posted on: 7/22/2012 6:26 AM by Author "jeffk464" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: TF FW190 A3 ARF
I hope that's just the intro price. Its a lot more than their other 80" war birds.
Posted on: 7/20/2012 10:53 PM by Author "jeffk464" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: What glow engine would you choose
[quote]ORIGINAL: NM2K [quote]ORIGINAL: jeffk464 So far I have had the best luck with my 55AX. My thunder tiger .40 was also a very solid motor. Maybe so, but I would still tell anyone new to the hobby to put down the cash for the OS and be done with it. Dead stick motors Tower hobbies 46, 75 Gms47 Super tiger 2300 Oh my magnum gp25 bushing engine ran like a top. [/quote] And what do all
Posted on: 7/20/2012 10:03 PM by Author "jeffk464" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: What glow engine would you choose
[quote]ORIGINAL: jeffk464 So far I have had the best luck with my 55AX. My thunder tiger .40 was also a very solid motor. Dead stick motors Tower hobbies 46, 75 Gms47 Super tiger 2300 Oh my magnum gp25 bushing engine ran like a top. [/quote] Oh, I guess if I could have any engine from what I hear it would be a YS 110 or 120. But thats a wish list, not from experience.
Posted on: 7/20/2012 1:34 PM by Author "jeffk464" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: What glow engine would you choose
So far I have had the best luck with my 55AX. My thunder tiger .40 was also a very solid motor. Dead stick motors Tower hobbies 46, 75 Gms47 Super tiger 2300 Oh my magnum gp25 bushing engine ran like a top.
Posted on: 7/19/2012 7:16 PM by Author "jeffk464" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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prop 55ax at 4500 feet
What's the best prop size for all around power on a 55AX at 4500 feet elevation. Looking for good vertical but not hovering.
Posted on: 7/17/2012 3:59 PM by Author "jeffk464" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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