RE: Lipo Fire in Workshop
[quote]ORIGINAL: mr_matt [quote]ORIGINAL: warbird51 I beleive that most of the LiPo fires I have read about was when they were not being balanced charged. Has anyone have a battery fire when they are balance charging? I always balance charge and I'd like to know if others have had fires when balance charging. Thanks [/quote] Read the first post of this thread [/quote] Ok, so that is one. Any more?
Posted on: 7/8/2012 10:39 PM by Author "warbird51" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Lipo Fire in Workshop
I beleive that most of the LiPo fires I have read about was when they were not being balanced charged. Has anyone have a battery fire when they are balance charging? I always balance charge and I'd like to know if others have had fires when balance charging. Thanks
Posted on: 7/8/2012 8:09 PM by Author "warbird51" in the forum "RC Jets"
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50" span F-84-F by Lynn McCauley
I just aquired a kit of a F-84-F Thunderstreak by Lynn McCauley. It has a 50" span and is 65" long. The plans show a DF installation. I'm looking to put in a P-60 or EDF in it. Does anybody have any information about this kit? Thanks.
Posted on: 6/27/2012 9:13 PM by Author "warbird51" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: The new Tornado sport jet
[quote]ORIGINAL: maydog75 Personally I think of it as the ''nitro planes'' of turbines, and no I'm not talking about kit moding like the falcon. It's a $500 turbine airframe. Seems like a lot of money but realistically in the turbine world it's a just the price of a bifurcated pipe or some wheels. Of course there is going to be issues with building it but I still think its cool to have a company trying to get people into the turbine world cheaply. Thus far Henry has been great imo on this thread about helping and customer service. Maybe some people should pay a few mortgage payments to BVM then try to get some customer service, keep holding your breath. I did. [/quote] I'm very happy with my V2 Tornado. The only complaint would be with the stock canopy. A Nor-Ray replacement canopy sure fixed that. I have a JetCat P-60 and it's a perfect match for the airframe.
Posted on: 6/26/2012 7:05 PM by Author "warbird51" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Lipo Fire in Garage
[quote]ORIGINAL: PropsnWings those of you using the ammo boxes, where do you find these for sale at ? [/quote] Regarding vented versus un-vented boxes, it's my understanding that, without oxygen, the fire will go out. So, I would think that a un-vented stroage box would br preferable. Comments?
Posted on: 6/26/2012 6:56 PM by Author "warbird51" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: OV-10 Bronco 81
Rich, It must be nice that your design's are much in demand, but upsetting to you and your customers that you can not supply the parts the modelers need to get their birds in the air. I have 2 flights on my 81" OV-10 arf and I am really happy with the model. It sure looks cool in the air. I hope you are sucessful in your search for a new supplier, so more of these fine models can grace the skies. Wayne
Posted on: 6/25/2012 7:14 PM by Author "warbird51" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: FM-2 Widcat LG 1983 March MAN
[quote]ORIGINAL: Chad Veich [quote]ORIGINAL: warbird51 Chad, If you need some close up pics. of the FM-2 gear, I can take some of our FM-2 Wildcat and send them to you on a disc. If that would help. Wayne [/quote] Thanks Wayne! I will certainly take you up on the offer if this project moves forward. You guys take care of Tom Camp's bird, correct? The Atlantic scheme is one of my favorites
Posted on: 6/11/2012 7:40 PM by Author "warbird51" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: FM-2 Widcat LG 1983 March MAN
Chad, If you need some close up pics. of the FM-2 gear, I can take some of our FM-2 Wildcat and send them to you on a disc. If that would help. Wayne [quote]ORIGINAL: Chad Veich [quote]ORIGINAL: wphilb May I recommend that whatever size you decide to make it, the 80'' ws size or larger opens the plane up to IMAA events. It would also be good to see what size the cowl works out to be based on either a G-62 or some of the 50 cc choices like DA, ZDZ or DLE. Again depending on size.  You don't want to come up with a great plane and gear and find it tough to squeeze an engine into it. I admit though with all the choices today that's less of an issue than it once was. Whit [/quote] I am not locked into any particular wing span myself. Ideal size for me when it comes to single engine fighter types is generally around 72-76 inches but I would go bigger if necessary. Heck, I would build the 89 inch Jerry Bates design if I could get my hands on a set of the Robart or Sierra retracts for it. Not really interested in going any bigger than that however, at least not at this time. I am not an IMAA member and have never attended one of their events so the 80 inch minimum rule means nothing to me. I understand the wisdom of going at least 80 inches span with the design if the plans/kits were to be marketed though. Truth is I will be at the mercy of whomever is making the retracts if, in fact, anybody wth the capabilities is interested enough in the project to pursue that end of it. [/quote]
Posted on: 6/9/2012 6:36 PM by Author "warbird51" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Chino airshow 2012
[quote]ORIGINAL: Chad Veich [quote]ORIGINAL: at-6 texan hi everyone. someone of you who were at the show can tell me if the P-59 Aircomet was be present in this air show ? ... I followed the state of progress of the work of this aircraft and I think with this aircraft should now be finished ''at today'' and ready for the event. but there seems not be present at to event. someone there knows something more?. [/quote] This was the only pic I took of the Airacomet which, like Ken noted above, did not look any different externally this year then it did last year. I overheard Steve Hinton last year say that it could be done in a month if they concentrated their resources on it. Makes me wonder why they put so much money and effort into the static Judy when they could have had the P-59 up and flying. Oh well, maybe next year. [IMG]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b376/CVEICH/CHINO%20AIR%20SHOW/CAS%202012/AIRACOMET.jpg[/IMG] More photos from the show coming later this evening. [/quote] Chad, I talked to Ed Maloney on Friday before the show and asked him when the P-59 would be ready. He said the big hold up was finding a fuel sponser to be able to fly the aircraft. As to Steven circling the airport in the Yak on the same Friday, we had changed some of the coolant hoses. Steven had not flown the Yak since last years show and he wanted to be sure the coolant system was leak free before he went off to play. His grin when he landed was proof that he was having a great time getting used to the Yak again.
Posted on: 5/10/2012 8:20 PM by Author "warbird51" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Chino airshow 2012
[quote]ORIGINAL: Chad Veich [quote]ORIGINAL: warbird51 Chad, The P-40 is another fantastic restoration to enmerge from Matt Nightengale's shop. When finished and test flown, it will join the Hawk 75 and the P-40B in England that Matt also restored. More exciting projects will be forthcoming from Matt's shop in the future. [/quote] Thanks for the info warbird51. There was some hinting
Posted on: 5/9/2012 9:54 PM by Author "warbird51" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Chino airshow 2012
[quote]ORIGINAL: Chad Veich Another good show this year, although down a bit on airplanes over previous years. Despite that there were a couple of surprises that made it well worth the trip, one in particular that I would have went to see all by itself! And that would be the beautiful piece of work you see in my first photo. P-40B [IMG]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b376/CVEICH/CHINO%20AIR%20SHOW/CAS%202012/P-40B.jpg[/IMG] This P-40B was a total surprise to me (and many others) as I had no idea of its existence. In fact I still don't know if it is an airworthy restoration or simply a static one. Hopefully it will be airworthy and flying for next year's show. [/quote] Chad, The P-40 is another fantastic restoration to enmerge from Matt Nightengale's shop. When finished and test flown, it will join the Hawk 75 and the P-40B in England that Matt also restored. More exciting projects will be forthcoming from Matt's shop in the future.
Posted on: 5/9/2012 9:35 AM by Author "warbird51" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: ESM P-39 Electric retracts
I just picked up my set of Serria Giant Scale ESM P-39 retracts at Toledo last Frday. The gear is the usual excellent quality I've come to expect from Serria. The gen 2 gear from ESM is not due until the end of April. I talked to Troy Built Models about them at the Toledo show also. They said the transit time is adjustable from 5 to 12 seconds. I've decided to stick with Serria as I KNOW they work and will hold up.
Posted on: 4/17/2012 4:44 PM by Author "warbird51" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: OV-10 Bronco 81
Ron, American Eagle Aircraft Co. has listed on their web site that they have fiberglass booms and center fusealage available for the 81" OV-10. You might want to check it out. Wayne
Posted on: 3/30/2012 8:50 AM by Author "warbird51" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: OV-10 Bronco 81
Gaines, That is a neat installation for your batteries. I was under the impression that it took about 2 lbs. in the nose to balance the OV-10. I was planning on using the batteries in the nose instead of adding lead to balance. It look's like your batteries are on the C/G or very close. Are your batteries tied together, or does each motor have it's own batteries seprately? Wayne
Posted on: 3/27/2012 6:14 PM by Author "warbird51" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: OV-10 Bronco 81
Gaines, Thanks for the info. So as I understand the info, with the master airscrew 14/9 3 blade, you are pulling 47 amps, 1482 watts at 8700rpm and 8 cells. Is that correct? What would be your guesstimate for the speed at full throttle? Did you feel that you had enough power with your set up? I too want to run the 3 blade props. Where did you get the spinners? Wayne [/quote] I'm a novice on electric flight so I spent a lot of time researching, asking questions, and then testing my power systems. But I am sure more experienced electric power guys could have done a lot better. Here is what I have and how it performed during my tests. Motors: Common Sense E-90-3 325KV 64 amps max rated at 2213 watts on 10 cells (I'm using 8 cells) ESC: HobbyWing 70A Platinum-70A-HV Battery: 8 cell (2 - 4 cells in series) Zippy 30C 5000mah Props: Master Airscrew 14 x 9 3 blade Performance info from testing: Thrust in Pounds Prop Amps Watts RPM Prop Calculated Measured Combined MPH Notes MAS 14 x 9 - 3 Blade 47.44 1482.3 8700 1.35 9.78 11.2 22.4 74.1 MAS 16 x 8 - 3 Blade 63.51 1946.6 8200 1.35 12.67 62.1 Amps too high Bam 17 x 6 - 2 Blade 55.85 1678.8 8200 1.3 12.75 13.6 27.2 46.6 JFX 14 x 8 - 3 blade E 50.1 1562.4 8600 1.4 11.98 65.2 Xoar 16 x 8 - 2 Blade 60.95 1897.5 8300 1.4 12.99 13.5 27 62.9 Amps too high JFX 15 x 10 2 Blade E Will test this week The calculated thrust came from Pe Reivers Power/Thrust calculator. The measured thrust was running both motors hooked up to a digital fish scale. The calculated and measured thrust is for one motor. The combined is for both motors. The trick is to pick the best prop for both thrust and speed. I have a 15 x 10 2 blade coming that may be the best of all tested but I really like the scale 3 blade look so may stay with the 14 x 9 3 blade. [/quote]
Posted on: 3/26/2012 6:46 PM by Author "warbird51" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: OV-10 Bronco 81
Looks great in the air! Can you describe your power system in the OV-10? I'm putting together the 81" arf and I'm planning on 2 Scorpion 4025-16's and CC HV80 ESC's using 10s 6000 lipo's. What is your amp draw and what size prop's you are using? Thanks, Wayne [quote]ORIGINAL: gsmith6879 Well, another Uravitch Bronco has flown. The maiden on the new Bronco is done! There were no surprises. The Bronco flew just like all Uravitch Broncos. Plenty of power and speed out of the power systems and after about 5 minutes of 2/3 throttle flight and very good 1/2 flap landing, the batteries still had 4.0 volts per cell. The electric guys at the field said I probably had at least enough battery left for another 5 minutes+. The trim was about dead on. I needed 1 click of right aileron and one click of down elevator to fly hands off. I had one issue with the canopy fogging up due to all of the rain we had this week. I had vented the canopy but it still steamed up when the sun hit all of that plastic surface. That problem will go away with dryer air. [/quote]
Posted on: 3/25/2012 9:55 PM by Author "warbird51" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: OV-10 Bronco 81
Hi Rich, Do you happen to remember what iron on covering was used on the Hobby Hangar OV-10, 80 inch span ARF. I need to match the red. I thought it was Monokote, but I'm not sure. Thanks, Wayne [quote]ORIGINAL: aeroscale Sorry, guys, about the non-response to the e-mails and lack of participation here; I'll try to do better. Here's the scoop on the plastic parts for the 80'' Bronco. As indicated on my web site (www.richuravitch.com), the supplier I had could no longer produce the parts and I have been on the quest for a new source. I have one set of molds out to a potential new supplier and am expecting the sample articles shortly. In any case, I do plan on continuing and do not intend to leave anyone who either has undertaken, or plans to undertake, the building of my Bronco, out in the cold. Since it isn't a full time thing with me, I sometimes get behind the power curve. Thanks for the patience and understanding. Rich [/quote]
Posted on: 3/7/2012 8:51 AM by Author "warbird51" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: OV-10 Bronco 81
Definatly come out to Castle. We have 3 spots reserved and we'll be camping there from thurs - sunday. KMP had a 98" span arf out and I am seeing some for sale on Rcgroups and others. Do a search for KMP OV-10 and you will find the listings. Cool Wayne, I'll have to run out there and check them out. I should head out to Castle with you boys this year and drag some planes along. I really want to build the 109'' bronco, but I'm having a hard time getting any info from Rich..... pretty elusive to the question [:D] I'm taking it as a no But I have lots of time I'm still in the middle of a build so I'll hang out and see what pans out hope to see you guys soon later bud Ron [/quote]
Posted on: 3/6/2012 10:25 PM by Author "warbird51" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: OV-10 Bronco 81
[quote]ORIGINAL: Ron101 [quote]Hey Ron, I'm starting my 81'' ARF Bronco on Monday along with Steve Woodward and Jim Utley. We are getting together for a build session at Steve's house in Danville. That's a total of 3 OV-10 arf's. We are modifying the wings to plug in outer panels. Wayne [/quote] Ha Ha!! Hey Wayne! you lucky dogs where did you score the ARF's? I can't wait to check them out.... going to be really fun to see the three of them at the field. Ron, we bought ours about 4 years ago from Hobby Hangar and I'm just now getting around to building it. Mine will have Scorpion 4025-16"s on 10s for power. Jim and Steve has not procured their motors yet. Mine will be done by the Castle IMAA meet over Memorial Day weekend.
Posted on: 3/6/2012 8:39 PM by Author "warbird51" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: OV-10 Bronco 81
[quote]ORIGINAL: Ron101 Hey guys, I really got the bronco itch after seeing the large bronco in the back of electric flight I sent a few emails to Rich but have heard nothing.... I'd be happy with the 80'' but man I would just love the 109'' Any Word on Progress with the large Bronco Rich??? is it going to happen? if not with there ever be a batch of 80'' arfs? if not the plastic for the kit?? Thanks so much and what a great design... got me really excited and I've been at this along time, take alot to get me fired up Ron [/quote] Hey Ron, I'm starting my 81" ARF Bronco on Monday along with Steve Woodward and Jim Utley. We are getting together for a build session at Steve's house in Danville. That's a total of 3 OV-10 arf's. We are modifying the wings to plug in outer panels. Wayne
Posted on: 3/4/2012 10:42 PM by Author "warbird51" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: OV-10 Bronco 81
[quote]ORIGINAL: warbird51 [quote]ORIGINAL: aeroscale Here are some photos and a drawing of the fill and cap ribs I used to make the three piece wing. A TNT tube and sleeve assembly is used for the joint. Works great; make the cuts carefully and you won't have to strip the wing covering at all. AEROSCALE [/quote] Hi Rich, Just to get a clarification on your photo's on your post #745
Posted on: 11/30/2011 7:44 PM by Author "warbird51" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: OV-10 Bronco 81
[quote]ORIGINAL: aeroscale Here are some photos and a drawing of the fill and cap ribs I used to make the three piece wing. A TNT tube and sleeve assembly is used for the joint. Works great; make the cuts carefully and you won't have to strip the wing covering at all. AEROSCALE [/quote] Hi Rich, Just to get a clarification on your photo's on your post #745, the outer sleeve only goes in one bay on the inboard side. It also looks like you use the outer socket in the outboard wing also. Is the aluminum joiner tube not glued in to the outboard panel? Does the tubing only go through 2 outboard bays? There are three of us how is going to use this mod on our OV-10's Wayne
Posted on: 11/13/2011 8:13 PM by Author "warbird51" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: The new Tornado sport jet
Our Tornado came out at !7lbs dry with the UAT full. We balanced it at the 12.75" dim. listed in the manual. We double checked the nose gear weight and it was 1.8lbs. Had we used the 1.5 lbs, we would have been tail heavy. The 1.5 lbs will only be accurate if you have the same emty weight as the Modelbau listed emty weight. At 12.75" the balance is perfect on our Tornado.
Posted on: 11/9/2011 7:34 PM by Author "warbird51" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: What do most folks here do?
I started modeling when I was 11. I flew control line with my best friend when we were kids. I started flying R/C in 1969. Flying ducted fan jets in 1989 and on to turbines in 2002. I'm still flying with my best friend from control line days and now we fly turbine powered jets. I restore full size warbirds to keep me busy.
Posted on: 10/28/2011 8:48 PM by Author "warbird51" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: The new Tornado sport jet
Here is some feedback on our New Tornado version 3. I ordered one in June from Henry with the red/white color. It arrived the first week of August. This is a joint project with one of my flying buddies. I had a new JetCat P60SE that was gathering dust, so this just looked to be the right fit. We wanted to have it done for the annual Woodland-Davis Jet Fly this weekend in Oct. We split the work up, Donnie took the wings and booms and I tackled the fuse. Donnie found that the gear blocks were balsa, so we replaced those with hardwood. The model went together pretty quickly and we had the Tornado ready to test fly on this last Friday. After 13 flights this weekend, you can't get the grin's off our faces. What a cool jet to fly!! We had a ball flying it. My Facet only got in the air twice! We would fuel the Tornado and go. We were answering questions all weekend about the model. Even the Falcon 120 owners were very interested in the Tornado and asked a lot of questions. The JetCat P60SE was a perfect match for the Tornado. What an awesome combo!!! The canopy somehow cracked on the 11th flight. We taped it up and kept flying. I had already bought a replacement canopy from the guy that was mentioned on this thread. All in All, it's a great jet value! Yes, there were a few things to address in the build, but, for the price, it's outstanding!!! The flight capabilities are awesome!!! We can't wait to fly it again.
Posted on: 10/9/2011 9:34 PM by Author "warbird51" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: The new Tornado sport jet
[quote]ORIGINAL: jetflyr [quote]ORIGINAL: warbird51 I am working on the new Tornado and I have a couple of questions. How is the balance coming out? Do you have to add nose weight? I'll be using a Jetcat P60. Also can people post pics of their equipment placement? Thanks, Wayne [/quote] Wayne-she comes out nose heavy to begin with....get everything as far back as you can (hold in place
Posted on: 8/22/2011 8:22 PM by Author "warbird51" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: The new Tornado sport jet
[quote]ORIGINAL: ausfester There are plenty of pics on this thread.... just look through each page [/quote] I did go through each page and I only found equipment set-up's for 2 different Tornado's. I wanted to see how others had set thieir's up if possible.
Posted on: 8/22/2011 8:21 PM by Author "warbird51" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: The new Tornado sport jet
I am working on the new Tornado and I have a couple of questions. How is the balance coming out? Do you have to add nose weight? I'll be using a Jetcat P60. Also can people post pics of their equipment placement? Thanks, Wayne
Posted on: 8/19/2011 9:33 PM by Author "warbird51" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: F-16 off the end of runway at Oshkosh.
I was working the flight line at Oshkosh and was down at the south end of runway 36 when the F-16's landed. the first touched down almost in front of me. The second looked like he was almost halfway down the runway before he touched down.
Posted on: 8/3/2011 9:32 PM by Author "warbird51" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: The new Tornado sport jet
[quote]ORIGINAL: Modellbau USA Very nice Job on the plane.  Good luck on the maiden and enjoy it.    FYI guys the new Tornado's will come with an updated canopy tub that has a cockpit and pilot seat as well as a pilot figure with the kit. [/quote] Henry, I'm just waiting for the phone call asking for the payment when the Tornado is ready to be delivered. We have a Jet Fly to attend in October and I want it there flying. My new P60 is just waiting for a home. Wayne Cook
Posted on: 6/23/2011 9:13 AM by Author "warbird51" in the forum "RC Jets"
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