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RE: Wheels for 1/3 scale Waco ymf 5
check out Sullivan Skylight wheels. Largest is six inches but they work well and fit in the 1/3d wheel pants nicely. Mitch
Posted on: 8/31/2012 12:09 PM by Author "nine o nine"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11212772
RE: WACO YMF
Don't know if you've permanently installed your piano hinges yet Cejie. If not you could try what I did. I pulled the hinge wire and replaced it with a slightly narrower guage wire. The slop is negligible but the free swing of the hinge is now perfect. Mitch
Posted on: 8/30/2012 12:21 AM by Author "nine o nine"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: WACO YMF
They ARE counter balances but in aircraft lingo they're called static balances which differentiates them from aerodynamic balances (usually some surfaces area forward of the driven surface). My Waco has counter balances built into the ailerons which allows them to be weightless in relation to the hinge line when in a neutral static position. In my mind it was a good thing to do since only the bottom ailerons are servo driven on my project. Mitch
Posted on: 8/29/2012 4:58 AM by Author "nine o nine"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11210050
RE: WACO YMF
Don't burn out on this project Errol. You're 90% done.......only 90% to go. Wacos are a diabolical test of patience designed by the devil himself. Mitch
Posted on: 8/28/2012 4:42 AM by Author "nine o nine"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11208752
RE: WACO YMF
To apply perimiter tape I firmly seal down the trailing edge at the last inch at the center of the tape. I then sit in a chair and with the wing held vertically between my knees, wing root at the floor, and pull like hell while ironing down the center of the tape along the tip frame. You'll see the tape trying to conform to the upper and lower surfaces of the tip. Once you're at the leading edge all that's required is to iron down top and bottom with extra heat sometimes from a heat gun being careful not to shrink the tape width wise. Practise with some scrap material on a similar structure so as not to ruin that expensive pinked stuff. Mitch
Posted on: 8/27/2012 10:41 AM by Author "nine o nine"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11207781
RE: Meister Scale P 47 - step by step
Congratulations on a wonderful build and succesful maiden flight Mirce. I've got to say though I've never witnessed anything like the 3d routine at the end of the first video. Astonishing!!! Foolhardy!!!!!! Life on the line!!!! Horrible for the hobby if anything went wrong. Had to get it off my chest. Mitch
Posted on: 8/20/2012 7:09 PM by Author "nine o nine"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11200342
RE: Green models 120 Tiger Moth
OK John, now I see that your pump output cannot be adjusted from or mixed at the xmtr. Your only option really is to adjust the flow off the pressure side of the pump with a needle valve or clamping device on the tube. Also a tip is to be sure and use a one way valve near the muffler and from there use neoprene tubing to the muffler input. Mitch
Posted on: 8/2/2012 10:41 AM by Author "nine o nine"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11178589
RE: Green models 120 Tiger Moth
I didn't know that you can vary your oil pump output from the xmtr. The pump input voltage won't matter as the xmtr will vary the speed of it's motor. You then should mix the pump to the throttle so that at low throttle the pump is off and at full throtle the smoke volume is adjusted for the most smoke with the least mess. If you CAN'T vary the pump output from the xmtrbe sure to safety tie the lines on the pressure side so they can't blow off. No matter how you look at it though, the stuff is messy. Doesn't really matter though on a clear blue sky day. Mitch
Posted on: 8/1/2012 4:14 AM by Author "nine o nine"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11176951
RE: Green models 120 Tiger Moth
A suggestion John. Make the smoke oil volume adjustable via a needle valve, smaller tubing, or a wheel collar with a screw to clamp/pinch the line. I think you'll find that much of your oil smear on the bottom of the plane will be reduced along with a thicker smoke trail. Oiliness on the plane is caused by unburned oil. In most cases less is more. Good luck, Mitch
Posted on: 7/31/2012 4:05 AM by Author "nine o nine"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11175632
RE: AMR 33% Waco YMF-5 Build
Congrats on the succesful maiden on a gorgeous airplane. Did you change the stab incidence during the build? It should cruise with a slightly tail high attitude. A bit of added weight in the nose will help also. Mitch
Posted on: 7/27/2012 5:04 AM by Author "nine o nine"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11171004
RE: Moki glo parts
Thanks guys. Bill I appreciate the offer but I'm just getting this engine into running shape....I don't have a home for it right now. Mitch
Posted on: 7/22/2012 3:09 PM by Author "nine o nine"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11164772
Moki glo parts
I need a fuel inlet assy for a 1.8 Moki glo motor....any help? Mitch
Posted on: 7/20/2012 4:25 AM by Author "nine o nine"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11162218
RE: WACO YMF
I've made many of those in the past using music wire. Mitch
Posted on: 7/4/2012 1:31 PM by Author "nine o nine"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11142959
RE: MOKI RADIAL Care and Maintenence
it's the stop screw and can be backed out and thrown away. MItch
Posted on: 7/1/2012 10:01 AM by Author "nine o nine"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11138638
RE: MOKI RADIAL Care and Maintenence
Does anyone have a working Moki ignition module they wish to sell as from a bad crash which may have destroyed the motor? Mine seems to have quit working. I've not been able to find anyone who'll test and repair and replacement cost is unbelievable. I'm waiting for the newly developed ignition but in the mean time I'm down. Mitch
Posted on: 6/28/2012 12:13 PM by Author "nine o nine"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11135319
RE: MOKI RADIAL Care and Maintenence
Is the new ignition a "plug and play" or was there a modified cam installed in your 215 to alter the spark timing? I'm also waiting for a new type module as my old one seems to have gone bad. Mitch
Posted on: 6/26/2012 1:16 PM by Author "nine o nine"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11132757
RE: BYRON P51 wont start
Yes, the engine needs to be primed WET. The thing with the Byron reduction drive is that it's pretty easy to get the spark by hand propping since the mechanical advantage is there. A starter will make the job easier but at the trade off of ruining the paint on that precious plastic spinner. Back in the day (I'm an old fart now along with Bob H :) ) once primed wet the start up was only a couple of hand flips. Good luck, Mitch
Posted on: 6/15/2012 4:36 AM by Author "nine o nine"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11118910
RE: WACO YMF
The two angled side tubes which have the axle at the bottom folded upward toward the upper cross piece. Since they're angled to the rear the geometry just begs to say "angle me some more". :) This is pretty much guaranteed to happen should the spring bottom out....which it will. My silver solder joints, real silver solder, held fine. As an aside, my 1/3d uses an exact scale steel tail gear from Peter Barth. I've not seen his 1/4 scale wheel set up but it may work for you. Mitch
Posted on: 6/6/2012 11:40 AM by Author "nine o nine"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11108881
RE: WACO YMF
Joe, I made a fork from steel brake tubing but given either my landing style (poor) or a heavier airplane than yours it didn't hold up. What seem like stiffness in short lengths still doesn't make it any stronger than trying to hand bend it in longer lengths.....which you can. You can get 1020 or chrome moly in 3/16ths from some suppliers if you're really seriouos about a scale setup. Other than that music wire is the only other option that I know of. Good luck, Mitch
Posted on: 6/6/2012 5:47 AM by Author "nine o nine"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: WACO YMF
Don't know why my post came out twice. Said the same thing though. Thyanks Evan. Mitch
Posted on: 5/30/2012 4:44 AM by Author "nine o nine"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11099642
RE: WACO YMF
What I said Evan!!! Great explanation of aerodynamics 101. Just shows that nothing's really changed to basic airplanes since the twenties. Mitch
Posted on: 5/30/2012 4:41 AM by Author "nine o nine"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: WACO YMF
Whew!!!! Exactly what I said. Nothing's changed since the twenties! Thanks Evan. You an instructor??? Mitch
Posted on: 5/30/2012 4:38 AM by Author "nine o nine"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11099636
RE: MOKI RADIAL Care and Maintenence
2 carbs...one stripped and cleaned, the other brand new out of the box...exactly the same result. Mitch
Posted on: 5/30/2012 4:29 AM by Author "nine o nine"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: MOKI RADIAL Care and Maintenence
I'm going to try and chase down the airleak situation as I'm sure that's the cause of my problem. It'll be a while though as I'm flat on my back for a few days......damn muscle spasms. Mitch
Posted on: 5/29/2012 10:16 AM by Author "nine o nine"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11098665
RE: WACO YMF
Balance is balance. Don't change it unless you really think it IS noseheavy ....sluggish elevator response in the landing flair for instance..... sometimes not enough elevator response for a good flair. The Waco really should have a sightly tail high look in level flight. Sounds like the manufacturer made the wing and tail incidences so as to achieve a level flight attitude. You can only change that by changing incidences. I'd say just go with it. If you remove weight from the nose it won't change the attitude of the plane significantly but it may make it a little more agile. Waco's aren't supposed to be agile :). Mitch
Posted on: 5/29/2012 10:11 AM by Author "nine o nine"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11098655
RE: WACO YMF
Looks really good Jaybird. Patience always pays off. Mitch
Posted on: 5/29/2012 4:51 AM by Author "nine o nine"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: MOKI RADIAL Care and Maintenence
Yes it was in the Stearman. Fortunately there was no prop or engine strike. I ran it after the mishap and it performed fine except for the throttle plate issue. Mitch
Posted on: 5/28/2012 7:09 PM by Author "nine o nine"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11097973
RE: MOKI RADIAL Care and Maintenence
I've had a fuel pump on it for 2 seasons. The throttling problem just recently showed up. I can get very good high rpm it's just that the throttle plate can't go beyond about 1/2 before the engine starts to quit????? I'm baffled. Mitch
Posted on: 5/28/2012 11:15 AM by Author "nine o nine"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: MOKI RADIAL Care and Maintenence
Nope...not gas line or tank problem. Was working normally then this??????? Mitch
Posted on: 5/24/2012 10:17 AM by Author "nine o nine"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11093145
RE: 921 binding issue
Yeah Andy....it should blink but it doesn't. I may have a newer generation satellite receiver on it.... DSMX???? Would that incompatibility cause the problem? I'll dig out an older sat rcvr and try it. I'll post the results as I'm aweay for the long weekend. Thanks, Mitch
Posted on: 5/24/2012 9:59 AM by Author "nine o nine"
in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11093128
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