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Old 05-09-2005, 12:24 AM
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I was cleanin' the shop when I found this antique ducted fan! Do you remember what it was called and if it really worked? Just a brain teaser! HE HE HE
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Old 05-09-2005, 12:44 AM
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I haven't a clue....

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Old 05-09-2005, 09:28 AM
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Ask this question in the jets forum and you will get a lot of responses!
Old 05-09-2005, 10:30 AM
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Might be an early Kress Jets model.

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Old 05-12-2005, 11:28 PM
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Does look like a Kress Jets fan...Didn't they like to use clear fan shrouds?

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Old 05-12-2005, 11:48 PM
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What ever it is, it sure looks a heck of a lot heavier than a APC!
Old 05-13-2005, 08:05 AM
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Is that one of those multi-rotor fans that were marketed back in the late 1970s and early 80s ??
Old 05-13-2005, 12:52 PM
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How many sets of blades are in there....three ??? [X(]

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Old 05-13-2005, 06:54 PM
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I think it was called a G-Force DF., Force Air or something like that... The company claimed 18lbs of static thrust on an OS .77. I had heard of a few guys getting them, putting them on a thrust stand and getting around 7 lbs of thrust with said motor. The outer acrylic shrouds used to crack and shatter due to the vibration. Needless to say, the company wasn't around long. Makes a nice paper weight now I guess. Heck, clean it up, put in on your desk and tell stories about it or something. Hey, it looks cool...lol...

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Old 05-13-2005, 08:27 PM
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It was called Air Force One and the only thing it did good was "SUCK"!
It first sucked your wallet for mucho mula and then they added an E and an R to the word "SUCK" and called the purchaser "SUCKER"
If it sounds to good to be true well you know the rest!
I got this one from a friend who believed the ad and I will with hold his name to protect the "SUCKER" (he he he}
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Old 05-14-2005, 12:03 AM
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steps for success w/ this unit :

get an old school engine
mount engine to fan unit
place on a neat looking stand
create a comical story about the setup of some sort- an amazing yet beleiveable tail
dust it regularly
make the story bigger and better each time you tell it

enjoy ! lol
Old 05-14-2005, 01:16 AM
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Steps for success with this unit-

1. Use the included optional .049 motor mount supplied with your new fan for optimal performance in heavy aircraft!

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Old 05-14-2005, 09:58 PM
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that 049 better have 100:1 compression, nitrous and a turbocharger on it too!
Old 05-15-2005, 08:52 AM
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....YEAH, that's it.....where's my old Black Widow....

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