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RE: OS 91 VRDF experts wanted - 11/20/2012 5:36 AM   
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Status: offline 		A guy posted a video here a few years ago that showed the OS VRDF on a out of production delta with about 36 inches of span IIRC. He hand launched it at part throttle and it was really impressive how well it throttled and how quickly it hit full power when he nailed it. After seeing that plane perform I did a quick check on ebay and those engines were pretty plentifull at what looked like fair prices.


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RE: OS 91 VRDF experts wanted - 11/20/2012 6:13 AM   
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Status: offline 		You see them come up on a fairly regular basis, the only downside besides what's been mentioned is they eat a lot of fuel. But they really spool up really good I had one in a df setup years back and it was entertaining.
I am curious how it will work with a prop... (I have the RNV setup for it as well.)

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RE: OS 91 VRDF experts wanted - 11/20/2012 6:31 AM   
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Status: offline 		If I could get one to run decent on FAI fuel, that would satisfy me. $3 / gallon for methanol. It's been a few years since I bought a case of castor from Sig...but it works out to be pretty cheap fuel if that's all you have to buy.
I got a 55 gallon drum of methanol from the local Standard Oil distributor, but sprint car fuel suppliers in some areas will sell smaller quantities..
VP Racing fuel is one dealer.


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RE: OS 91 VRDF experts wanted - 11/20/2012 5:27 PM   
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Status: offline 		Setting it up to run on that type of fuel may be the better option as far as cost of operation...

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RE: OS 91 VRDF experts wanted - 12/28/2012 4:14 AM   
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22% Oil (Sint+Castor)
APC 10x10
MCCoy MC9 Glow Plug
5% or 0% Nitro
No head shim
BVM Pipe
17800 RPM
Do not use spinner a spinner nut will be OK
Take care with the prop balance and check it every landing, when you see little clear veins discard the prop inmediatly.

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RE: OS 91 VRDF experts wanted - 12/28/2012 6:23 AM   
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From my own experience...

22% Oil (Sint+Castor)
APC 10x10
MCCoy MC9 Glow Plug
5% or 0% Nitro
No head shim
BVM Pipe
17800 RPM
Do not use spinner a spinner nut will be OK
Take care with the prop balance and check it every landing, when you see little clear veins discard the prop inmediatly.

That's pretty impressive to be able to burn cheap fuel and to go that fast.
Will the engine have a decent lifespan running at this level of power...?
[I know that question is a matter of opinion, but it's good to hear what people have to say about these engines]


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RE: OS 91 VRDF experts wanted - 12/28/2012 10:27 AM   
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Status: offline 		Some good news here, first I have found a source for carbon props 10x10 and another source where I can get 8x12 or even 8x 13... second good news last week the first Hobby Shop in our country has opened and I can get fuel with nitro :-) I think the Heli mix with 25 % NM and 18,5% oil will do the trick. (Does anyone know Tornado fuel ??) I will test run the engine on Sunday again also using an OPS pipe (open) to check the RPM I can get.
Many of you suggested to run the engine without spinner ? Well the manufacturer of that carbon spinner told me it was tested up to 30.000 RPM, so I hope there will be no problem...
Also the plane where I want to use that engine will look a little strange without spinner

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RE: OS 91 VRDF experts wanted - 12/29/2012 3:10 AM   
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ORIGINAL: Javier-RCU

From my own experience...

22% Oil (Sint+Castor)
APC 10x10
MCCoy MC9 Glow Plug
5% or 0% Nitro
No head shim
BVM Pipe
17800 RPM
Do not use spinner a spinner nut will be OK
Take care with the prop balance and check it every landing, when you see little clear veins discard the prop inmediatly.

That's pretty impressive to be able to burn cheap fuel and to go that fast.
Will the engine have a decent lifespan running at this level of power...?
[I know that question is a matter of opinion, but it's good to hear what people have to say about these engines]


Hi Minister of propaganda!

As you can see on the specs this engine do not have any warranty from OS, so you can guess a short lifespan compared with normal engines. I have some of these on ducted fan aplications running at 24.000 RPM in Dynamax fans but with good lubrication and maintenance you can enjoy this little beast for years.

With regards to the spinner, the problem is when the prop explodes in flight, the backplate of the spinner will cut the engine shaft as a knife in a butter. I have saw a lot of this situations in my flying field.

HEADHUNTER70 with that low oil (18%) and high nitro (25%) you will toast this engine in the first flight. Do not use green fuels with this engine, the oil viscosity in these fuels are useless for the VR-DF. Again use 22% Oil and 5% or less nitro.

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RE: OS 91 VRDF experts wanted - 12/29/2012 4:12 AM   
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Hi Minister of propaganda!
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Wow..! You have such a good memory.... I had to laugh..!
That is a very good endorsement from you. I understand the risks involved, but it is good to hear that this engine can give decent life if it is handled with respect and lots of oil.
If I ever decide to "GO BIG"...this engine might be the one for me. Not to try to set any records, but just to have a popular, low cost engine with lots of spare parts and spare engines floating around the internet.


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RE: OS 91 VRDF experts wanted - 12/29/2012 4:53 PM   
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RE: OS 91 VRDF experts wanted - 12/29/2012 5:10 PM   
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RE: OS 91 VRDF experts wanted - 12/29/2012 7:11 PM   
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I can mix 75% / 25% / 0% for about $12 per gallon and running that mix saves the cost of installing a seperate smoke system.


Your experience with FAI setups will serve you well with one of these engines if you ever decide to go with one, the oil aids both in the lubrication and cooling of these when they are really spinning up.
I was going to use the new one I have in a DF setup originally, but the more I think about it the more I am drawn to putting it in a clean airframe with a prop.

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RE: OS 91 VRDF experts wanted - 12/29/2012 10:05 PM   
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I can mix 75% / 25% / 0% for about $12 per gallon and running that mix saves the cost of installing a seperate smoke system.


Your experience with FAI setups will serve you well with one of these engines if you ever decide to go with one, the oil aids both in the lubrication and cooling of these when they are really spinning up.
I was going to use the new one I have in a DF setup originally, but the more I think about it the more I am drawn to putting it in a clean airframe with a prop.


Useing this engine in a clean airframe with a prop from NIB during one or two seasons will ensure a perfect breaking in for a ducted fan setup.

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RE: OS 91 VRDF experts wanted - 2/9/2013 12:32 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hi all,

I am in the process of building a Parkinson Barracuda with ducted fan with a OS91 VRDF.

Was wondering if anybody has a machined throttle arm made by Jet Model Products (JMP). I understand the stock one that came with the motor sometimes fails, so looking for a better quality one.

Thanks for any help,
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