RE: Great Planes Extra 300 GP/EP
[quote]ORIGINAL: Felar Furlong does someone found where to get a replacement carbon fiber wing tube for this extra? stock tube is way too heavy. maybe some tube from other great planes aircraft will fit? [/quote] i found one from here but dont remmember what size it was....if you measure yours u should be able to find it with the right diameter just cut to lenght http://www.mcmaster.com/
Posted on: 4/2/2012 9:41 AM by Author "kiosk" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11025116

RE: Great Planes Extra 300 GP/EP
[quote]ORIGINAL: AreoFanatic seriously considering this extra since i crashed my AeroWorks Edge 540t. Would a .55AX be enough for good 3D flight though because thats what id have to put in it [/quote] i went electric with mine....love it, tons of power on 5-cell setup.....
Posted on: 4/2/2012 9:38 AM by Author "kiosk" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11025112

RE: Great Planes Extra 300 GP/EP
[quote]ORIGINAL: iflircaircraft You could also use a monokote trim sheet but I couldn't find a color I liked. [/quote] I use clear ultracote light....works like a charm
Posted on: 8/1/2010 9:30 AM by Author "kiosk" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9902871

RE: Which JR\Spectrum receiver did you crash with?
spektrum/JR receivers have failed, and will fail.....there is no argument to that, period....it might be a small amount but it happens nevertheless..... this for all you JR "enamored" folks give it up already....why do you feel that you have to "defend" the brand?? nothing is perfect.....I have flown JR explicitly and I would agree a radio failure is very rare, but I have had two of them happen where even the manufacturer has admitted the problem.....I wouldnt switch because of this, I like the brand and plan to stickin with it....
Posted on: 8/1/2010 9:25 AM by Author "kiosk" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9902856

RE: Hangar-9 Sopwith Camel Build Thread
i think i am going to burn this thing down....no matter how smooth a landing I cant keep it from flipping over the nose as it rolls to stop.....I cant figure it out and sick of it. is as if the wheelbase is too short? it just cant balance itself on the wheels laterally and then it drops a wing, wing tips the ground and it throws it into a forward flip over the nose and tail into the ground. I mean I have made perfect landings where I touch down and keep the tail off ground and roll for long time, letting tail touch very smoothly....still goes wheel until right before it comes to a stop just starts swinging left and right and from there I already said it... lets see I've checked wheels arent too tight, CG is spot on at 3.5in from top wing LE, even when i balance it sitting on the gear it drops the tail which contradicts why would it flip forward with ease when landing. well i have no clue to just looking for some help....it flies great and looks great but I only have a limited amount of tolerance for this landing nonsense!! :)
Posted on: 1/27/2010 8:38 AM by Author "kiosk" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9452258

RE: Great Planes Extra 300 GP/EP
[quote]ORIGINAL: kiosk am ready to pull trigger on this one, has anyone gone electric can they post their setup? [/quote] anyone? c'mon, am gettin depressed over here!!! need/want this plane!
Posted on: 1/12/2010 1:44 PM by Author "kiosk" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9409864

RE: Great Planes Extra 300 GP/EP
am ready to pull trigger on this one, has anyone gone electric can they post their setup?
Posted on: 1/7/2010 12:59 PM by Author "kiosk" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9395673

RE: Hangar-9 Sopwith Camel Build Thread
i just got one of these previously owned....took it up yesterday and boy was it a handful!!! ran out of down trim wanted to pitch up so bad, I think decalage issue of some sort havent checked yet....also how the heck do you keep it from trying to nose over all the time??? here is a little good doc on the full scale bird, enjoy [link]http://drop.io/kioskimrj/asset/profile-publications-no-31-sopwith-camel-pdf[/link]
Posted on: 12/30/2009 8:55 PM by Author "kiosk" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9373366

RE: New Hangar 9 1.50 P-51 Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: captainron The Saito FG 36 is four things, overpriced, underpowered, tempermental and has heating problems! NUFF SAID![/quote] i agree with everything except is underpowered......that is not for an H9 P51..... ALWAYSPDG, I would only do it again because of the sound, is very unique and perfect for a warbird, cant beat a four stroker ripping down a low pass, two strokes sound like a cheap weedeater to me, unless they are 2 cylinders :) but yes, the FG36 is a pain in rear...no doubt, I am settled in with it now so I know its ways very well.....am thinking about the FG20 for my Sop Camel.....
Posted on: 12/25/2009 4:45 PM by Author "kiosk" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9359522

RE: New Hangar 9 1.50 P-51 Build
i always use a digital metal gear servo and arm on ALL aileron surfaces of my scale birds, is worth the extra cost...you can lose a rudder or elevator servo and make out ok, but losing an aileron servo is death sentence....
Posted on: 12/22/2009 5:48 AM by Author "kiosk" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9350695

RE: Seagull's
it can be done but not sure on this bird, also depends on wind conditions and other factors also, the dual ace just aint got a big enough rudder to counter torque at low airspeed of (a rather overpowered, in my case!!!) single engine and a x-wind on same side adding to it...survival chances are slim, at best, regardless of pilot skills, laws of physics take over
Posted on: 12/9/2009 6:01 PM by Author "kiosk" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9317273

RE: Seagull's
[quote]ORIGINAL: JoeMamma Then I thought, what the heck, I'll try to keep her in the air and made a few more passes. I had to trim in a bunch of rudder, but she still flew. Landing was also fairly easy. [/quote] try a go around after an aborted landing on one engine.....bet you wont think the same!
Posted on: 12/9/2009 10:51 AM by Author "kiosk" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9316299

RE: GAS Saito
[quote]ORIGINAL: rv8pilot I have a cowl opening that is only the width and height of the cylinder and baffles directing air from the opening back and around the intake side of the jug. I had this set up on glow, but I also added a tapering cooling duct from the front to the rear of the cowl on its bottom with the gasser. This creates a negative pressure within the cowl and improves the cooling substantially. Full-scale A/C do the same thing except they are adjustable. [/quote] thats good idea, i've been trying to duct some air for my FG36 inside the tight H9 P51 cowl, but havent figured out how to build this ducting...what did you use? while i agree cooling the cyl head is important, i think my problem with the FG36 in the P51 is the carb is literally upside down against the fuse, almost completely blocked from any fresh air and this is causing "vapor lock" in the carb due to the hot air not circulating... i do have to say the FG36 run hot as is...i have measured cyl head temp on an open bench and WOT and gotten up to 325deg F, while on my DA150 cylinders only run up to 250 or less.....is a big differnece...
Posted on: 10/24/2009 5:33 PM by Author "kiosk" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9198961

RE: New Hangar 9 1.50 P-51 Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: kahloq but the nose to spinner area is wrong and not quite scale[/quote] yea that was a turn off from me when I was considering this model too....the nose drop is too sharp to meet the spinner.....the scale P51 ot H9 arent like that, not sure what were they thinking.....thats odd for aeroworks, usually they are flawless
Posted on: 10/24/2009 9:16 AM by Author "kiosk" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9198086

retract cylinder...what grease?
after ditchin in mud/dirt, had to take robart air retracts apart for some serious cleaning, does anyone know what grease is used inside the air cylinder in the retract? it looks like white lithium but not sure...
Posted on: 9/17/2009 10:18 AM by Author "kiosk" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9102947

RE: GAS Saito
[quote]ORIGINAL: waynere The engine needs to be choked or primed no question and you cannot choke simply by closing the throttle because in that position the barrel is closed both before and after the spraybar (jet). [/quote] man i dont know about that.....closing the throttle on mine chokes it just fine, starts in a few flips after. I have even done this with engine on bench and seen the fuel draw from tank as I flip the prop with throttle closed.....after fuel enters the carb is only a couple more flips and it starts
Posted on: 9/14/2009 9:27 PM by Author "kiosk" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9096072

RE: New Hangar 9 1.50 P-51 Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: EdwardB L Flap on Aux 4 channel (mixed via Mix 3 function) [/quote] hi edward, the issue if you use a program mix you cant access sub-trim function for that channel, if you look at my setup (pics posted above) you can use all channels w/o any program mix.....
Posted on: 9/1/2009 11:23 AM by Author "kiosk" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9061563

RE: New Hangar 9 1.50 P-51 Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: Pale_aileron [/quote] here is what mine setup is like...no need for matchbox or y-harness(stay away from y-harness, those things are lethal!!!!!) the problem is Aux 4 & Aux 5 are sent at a different rate to the other 8 channels, so what i do is use the gear channel for mating, and then you assign your gear switch to AUX4, the pics should be self explanatory...let me know if it doesnt work out
Posted on: 9/1/2009 8:42 AM by Author "kiosk" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9061268

RE: New Hangar 9 1.50 P-51 Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: joejoe923 Another question for FG-36 flyers, are you using the stock tank and if not what size tank are you using? [/quote] i use a 12 oz tank, and I can get 20+ min flites, thats one great thing about the FG36...extremely efficient!
Posted on: 9/1/2009 8:18 AM by Author "kiosk" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9061229

RE: New Hangar 9 1.50 P-51 Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: joejoe923 Or do you think it's one or the other??[/quote] i dont think you will be happy with the gap if you dont use stock spinner, is over 1/4'', take a look at picture mine when I first built it using spinner with lip [quote]ORIGINAL: joejoe923 Did you use a 30min epoxy to attached the firewall, is that strong enough?[/quote] initially I did use 30min epoxy, but it wasnt holding up, when i added the second firewall i used JB weld....hasnt been a problem since[/quote] [quote]ORIGINAL: joejoe923 Is the demal disk the best way to cut the firewall?[/quote] you wont be able to, not enough room to work dremel disk at right angle, i drilled biggest hole i could in middle, then use the dremel general purpose cuttting bit and route it around, very steadely !!!!! [quote]ORIGINAL: joejoe923 *sorry for all the questions i just want to get the surgery right so I don't end up with a funeral for Frankie.[/quote] thats what we here for....not to see others make same mistakes we did!!!
Posted on: 8/26/2009 12:02 PM by Author "kiosk" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9046592

RE: New Hangar 9 1.50 P-51 Build
joejoe thats the trickiest part...BEFORE you drill any holes make sure everything lines up specially the spinner to fuse alignment and clearance. this is what i did... 1. bolt the engine to saito mount and put spinner on also (so you have an assembly of all three). 2. now take the whole assembly and place it by hand against the firewall and make sure you have the alignment and clearances that you want. 3. you will need an assistant to use a sharp and thin pencil to then outline the edge of the mount on the firewall while you hold it in the position you want very still (you wont be able to get in to outline the whole mount, thats ok , as long as you do the top half 4. then take mount off and use the outline to now mark the position of your mount holes. 5. repeat this as much as you need BEFORE you drill the holes, you can erase penciled lines, but once you drill the holes is over! good luck, here is a pic of mine. I had to make firewall even deeper because I didnt use stock yellow spinner, I use an aluminum dave brown 5'' spinner that didnt have that lip behind the spinner plate!
Posted on: 8/26/2009 4:44 AM by Author "kiosk" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9045843

RE: New Hangar 9 1.50 P-51 Build
interesting day for frankie, after much 3D and IMAC flyin I decided to take the warbird out....on the last flite out of 5....dam gear stuck in up position, take a look at video. sorry my spotter had too much coffee this morning, too busy talkin and didnt shoot very good film....enjoy! frankie lives another day! not sure how long his luck will last!!! [link=http://drop.io/kioskimrj/asset/frankienogear1-wmv]frankie no gear landing link video[/link]
Posted on: 8/20/2009 3:30 PM by Author "kiosk" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9031434

RE: New Hangar 9 1.50 P-51 Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: captainron 5: COULDN'T AFFORD AND DIDN'T WANT TO PURCHASE A FG36 [/quote] i could understand the afford part but not the "want to" part, i can do pretty much a 2C gasser can but with the 4-stroke roar of the FG36 and 6FT from the deck "inverted" ;-) just teasin u a bit man, a buddy of mine has DL50 on his TF P51 and it rocks....so fast the dam thing whistles flyin down the runway! good luck at the event!
Posted on: 7/22/2009 2:11 PM by Author "kiosk" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8954898

RE: Seagull's
[quote]ORIGINAL: Sandmann_AU - If possible use two channels for throttles with computer mixing so you can have one trim for both throttles, and a second trim for just one (easier to balance engines). You can also throw in some throttle steering by mixing the rudder with the throttles. If you do this one, assign a switch so you can disable it if you don't like it.[/quote] i use the TWIN E function on my JR 9303 and is really nice, a must have I think for any twin...however I havent been able to use the trainer button to kill (close trim) on both engines (rather than use main THR trim)....has anyone figured this out?
Posted on: 7/16/2009 7:56 AM by Author "kiosk" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8937722

RE: New Hangar 9 1.50 P-51 Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: Tisoy909 clocked my frankie for three passes 122, 126 and 118 mph consecutively[/quote] wat?? u sure bout that man?? thats awfully fast for a phat @ss warbird!!!
Posted on: 7/16/2009 6:59 AM by Author "kiosk" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8937667

RE: Seagull's
i dont believe the incidence thing with washers but to check decalage, try (with caution) to put her into a vertical dive, if incidence is wrong she will climb assuming elevator is neutral of course....usually this issue is to do with engine thrust angle needs adjusting, by giving some more down thrust putting washers/spacers in two upper bolts between firewall and mount.... here is a good reference trim chart which is very helpful....good luck
Posted on: 7/6/2009 7:57 PM by Author "kiosk" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8911619

RE: 35% Extra Build
thx man...will try that...what size arms u got on servos? and is it just me or the elevators are insane on this bird? for high rate i think only got like 35deg now and it still do elevator 3D like if it was 55deg
Posted on: 6/12/2009 2:45 PM by Author "kiosk" in the forum "WildHare R/C Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8847068

RE: 35% Extra Build
lookin for some throws suggestion for this bird for IMAC? i recently moved to 1in arms for better IMAC setup but find the elevator is still VERY sensitive, even on this setup and with it being slightly nose heavy....just some general around setup numbers if you use this for IMAC would help
Posted on: 6/12/2009 10:18 AM by Author "kiosk" in the forum "WildHare R/C Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8846517

RE: Pretty uncomfortable experience today...
shouldnt have tried helped someone who just soloed w/o a buddy box....if a buddy box was used none this would have happend so i think is both your faults
Posted on: 5/24/2009 5:49 PM by Author "kiosk" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8795103

RE: GAS Saito
well you know what I have to say already I am subscribed to this one too
Posted on: 5/21/2009 6:50 PM by Author "kiosk" in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8788400