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Ballistic missile, Gremlin with a OS 32 SX. - 5/12/2004 2:20:31 AM   
TM3D



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From: Palm Bay, FL, USA
Status: offline 		There is no Combat in my area but I built a RA Cores Gremlin and opted not to put the required 25 on it and put a LA 40 to keep the weight down and it preformed well but I was looking for unlimited vertical and the LA 40 would putter out soon after pointing the nose up. After Flying Helicopters for years I still like to hover. I need more power but with a bigger engine means more weight. So I put my OS 32 SX out of my heli on with a Macs tuned pipe and 15% Cool Power fuel. OMG! this thing has to be going 150 mph. I start the engine bring it up to full throttle, hold it vertical and let go and it will climb out of site in seconds. I am having so much fun with this amazing little plane I just had to tell about it. If your looking for a Ballistic missile try the Gremlin with a OS 32 SX.
Thanks, TM3D...

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RE: Ballistic missile, Gremlin with a OS 32 SX. - 5/12/2004 2:40:05 AM   
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Status: offline 		What size prop are you using. I'm having some problems with mine losing power. I'm using my os32 heli engine too. To day when I went to check the plug it came off easy so it could have loosened up causing it to loose power. Any suggestions

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RE: Ballistic missile, Gremlin with a OS 32 SX. - 5/12/2004 2:41:25 AM   
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Status: offline 		also is that thing really loud with the tuned pipe. Our field only allows 90db. for noise

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RE: Ballistic missile, Gremlin with a OS 32 SX. - 5/12/2004 2:45:59 AM   
TM3D



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Status: offline 		For Hover MA 11 x 4 for all out speed APC 10 x 4. and a OS No. 8 plug. What pipe are you using dlmob?

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RE: Ballistic missile, Gremlin with a OS 32 SX. - 5/12/2004 2:48:25 AM   
TM3D



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Status: offline 		No not loud at all.

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RE: Ballistic missile, Gremlin with a OS 32 SX. - 5/12/2004 2:52:13 AM   
dlmob


 

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Status: offline 		I'm just using the stock OS 32 pipe. Where did you get your tuned one at?

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RE: Ballistic missile, Gremlin with a OS 32 SX. - 5/12/2004 3:07:20 AM   
TM3D



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Status: offline 		Local Hobby store I think it was $28.00 I bought it for my Raptor 30 Heli. Tower sells Macs pipes but I couldn't find it on-line just now.

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RE: Ballistic missile, Gremlin with a OS 32 SX. - 5/12/2004 3:13:01 AM   
TM3D



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Status: offline 		Here is a close up picture of the pipe.

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RE: Ballistic missile, Gremlin with a OS 32 SX. - 5/12/2004 3:25:51 AM   
dlmob


 

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Status: offline 		So it's a heli tuned pipe and not the airplane tuned pipe.

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RE: Ballistic missile, Gremlin with a OS 32 SX. - 5/12/2004 6:00:16 AM   
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Status: offline 		I think it is a great plane to,42tt gp.

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RE: Ballistic missile, Gremlin with a OS 32 SX. - 5/12/2004 12:10:53 PM   
ysrcflyer



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Status: offline 		How bou't a YS 45? Fun!

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RE: Ballistic missile, Gremlin with a OS 32 SX. - 5/12/2004 2:38:56 PM   
TM3D



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Status: offline 		Hey ysrcflyer, How far did you have to move the fuse back for the CG? I was going to put a OS 46 SX with a tune pipe but the weight was a big factor. I have had allot of planes and this Gremlin has put the biggest smile on my face. Wahoo! Unlimited Vertical!

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RE: Ballistic missile, Gremlin with a OS 32 SX. - 5/12/2004 4:35:11 PM   
Montague



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Status: offline 		The black Macs muffler is just a muffler, it's not a tuned pipe. It might improve power over a stock muffler, but it doesn't give nearly the boost a mousse can, ultrathrust, or full length pipe will.

I put an old OS .32F with a mousse can on a TufFlight Predator a little while back. More power than the plane was designed for, that's for sure!

Btw, I haven't checked a map, but there are combat contests in FL. You might have to drive a little for them, but it would be worth it. More than once, I've gotten up early, driven 4-5hrs, flown some combat, then drove on home, a fairly reasonable day trip . (never mind the long distance contests, 8-12hrs of driveing each way for two or more days of combat. (and we won't mention the 20hrs each way I did earlier this year))


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RE: Ballistic missile, Gremlin with a OS 32 SX. - 5/12/2004 6:16:57 PM   
TM3D



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Status: offline 		Hey Montague, Thanks for the info on the muffler and the Combat in my area. I just got back from flying and trying different prop sizes and the 9.5 X 6 seems to be the best for this engine. I out ran a Kaos with a OS 46 like he was sitting still hehe! I love it! Now I have three flying buds ordering Gremlins. We just might start a Combat club down here. Who knows? I have two more kits that I got in a trade and will set one up by the rules. Right now I'm having a BLAST going Ballistic with this wing!
TM3D...

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RE: Ballistic missile, Gremlin with a OS 32 SX. - 5/13/2004 3:43:29 AM   
dlmob