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[b]"TAURUS OWNERS ONLY"[/b] - 11/21/2005 2:42 AM   
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Status: offline 		This site will be for the owners of TAURUS, powered aircraft, to post a picture of themselves with their airplanes. We also would like for you to give us a little rundown on how your plane is set up, which Taurus engine, weight, prop size, ect. Please get you pictures ready and start posting. I'll post my pictures the middle of next week, when I get back from Pigeon Forge, TN. Also tell us a little about yourself, and how long you've been involved in RC.

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RE: [b]"TAURUS OWNERS ONLY"[/b] - 11/21/2005 4:07 AM   
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Status: offline 		Bob we are also setting up a customer picture file on the Taurus site as well. Our web master is doing it this week.We have your pics slated to go first.
Have a safe trip and Happy Holiday.

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RE: [b]"TAURUS OWNERS ONLY"[/b] - 11/21/2005 4:10 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks Bill, Always spend Thanksgiving up at Pigeon Forge. Can't wait to see the new web site. You and yours also have a happy Thanksgiving.

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RE: [b]"TAURUS OWNERS ONLY"[/b] - 11/25/2005 2:18 PM   
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Status: offline 		Heres a piicture of my KMP Yak. I purchased this ARF off ebay for 250.00. This plane is an example of the so called "REJECT" Yak. I assembled it entirely from the componnents that were included with the kit. No modifications, or corrections of any kind were nescessery. The only problem I found with the "ARF," was the fiberglass COWL.
The glass on it was too thin and flexible, so I reinforced it on the inside with glass cloth and eppoxy. The only problem I've had with it after about 25 flights is, the paint on the cowl flakes, and I'll have to re-paint it before long. Overall...........It's the best flying plane I've ever flown.

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RE: [b]"TAURUS OWNERS ONLY"[/b] - 11/25/2005 3:19 PM   
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Status: offline 		Nice pick, but you forgot to give the setup info . Do the engines come with a nice decal??? Or do I need Kirby's?

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RE: [b]"TAURUS OWNERS ONLY"[/b] - 11/25/2005 3:23 PM   
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Status: offline 		Steve, I'll post some better Pic's afterwhile and give more details on my build and equipment. I used "Kirby's" for my engine decals and other markiings.

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RE: [b]"TAURUS OWNERS ONLY"[/b] - 11/25/2005 10:47 PM   
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Status: offline 		Steve, Heres a few more Pic's of my KMP Yak 54. The engine is a "TAURUS," 3.2. The airborn is as follows. All throws are set up as far as they will go.

Elevator 2 JR 8411's
Rudder 1 Hitec 5945
Ailerons 2 JR 8411's
Throttle 1 JR 4721 mini digital
Choke 1 JR 517
Battery (airborn)) 1 JR 2400 nicad
Battery (ignition) 1 JR 1400 nicad
Switches 2 MPI Failsafe regulated

All linkage is dubro ball links with titanium push rods. Rudder is set up "Pull-Pull"

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RE: [b]"TAURUS OWNERS ONLY"[/b] - 11/26/2005 4:22 PM   
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Status: offline 		The plane looks good. How has your engine been performing on that plane now that it has some fuel through it?

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RE: [b]"TAURUS OWNERS ONLY"[/b] - 11/26/2005 4:32 PM   
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Status: offline 		Nice looking "reject"... I like the scheme better than some of the "non-rejects"..

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RE: [b]"TAURUS OWNERS ONLY"[/b] - 11/26/2005 5:20 PM   
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Status: offline 		The engine just runs great out of the box. But I know it will improve after three or four gallons of gas. The plane will hover at 1/2 throttle and is as smooth as a twin. Ya just gotta love the Taurus, engine.

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RE: [b]"TAURUS OWNERS ONLY"[/b] - 11/26/2005 5:22 PM   
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Status: offline 		I really like the color scheme better than most of the other Yak's also. It's a very nice change of pace for the colors used. Nothingg else at the field looks like it.

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RE: [b]"TAURUS OWNERS ONLY"[/b] - 11/27/2005 1:12 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hello Bob, Bill and all: Ok I'll jump into this one. Both Mustangs are 100ws. Fiberglass Fuses, Both are powered by 4.4ci Taurus's.. of course'. The Flight metal one is my friend's .. Chris McCloud's of Milan , Mi. & Mine Is painted w/ Duplicolor, I'm from Ann Arbor Mi. They weigh 33 & 31 lbs w/40+lbs of thrust.. Fast'.. Take a guess'.. Glenn McIntosh
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Exhaust was made from crome copper supply pipe
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Tru-turn 6" 24x12 Ultra Menz

Currently working on a Ziroli Stuka".. Power will be a Taurus 4.2

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RE: [b]"TAURUS OWNERS ONLY"[/b] - 11/27/2005 2:04 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hi Glen........Thanks for posting your pictures on the thread. What can I say that hasn't already been said many times over about your P- 51's. They are simply the most beautiful examples of the "P-51" mustang I have ever seen modeeled in my 45 years in this hobby. Bill O, said that my YAK would be the first picture posted on the Taurus Web Site, but I would encourage him to use your Mustangs. My Yak, is like all the other YAK's that are flooding the fields today. Can't wait for the next great plane to appear. ( Pitts S-12?)

How about give us a run down on your set up and the equipment you're using. The exaust looks like it was custom made?

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RE: [b]"TAURUS OWNERS ONLY"[/b] - 12/9/2005 12:53 PM   
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Status: offline 		, Hello again all , Went and seen Bill O., yesterday, Picked up another 4.2 for my current Ziroli Stuka build. So far proud owner of 3 Taurus engines.. 2)- 4.4's , 1)- 4.2 , yeee-ha'..Glenn .

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RE: [b]"TAURUS OWNERS ONLY"[/b] - 12/9/2005 1:15 PM   
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Status: offline 		That's great Glenn. Keep us posted on the progress of you Stuka. If it's anything like your brace of Mustangs, it will be something to behold. Merry Xmas, Bob

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RE: [b]"TAURUS OWNERS ONLY"[/b] - 12/9/2005 11:35 PM   
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Status: offline 		Glenn showed me some of the parts he has finished for the Stuka when he stopped by. From what I saw this Stuka will be every bit as good as the 51's. He is a class builder. He even built his own fullscale home built.

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RE: [b]"TAURUS OWNERS ONLY"[/b] - 12/13/2005 3:58 PM   
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Status: offline 		I just purchased a Taurus TS42 for a Midwest Super Stinker bipe. Bill @ Taurus has been very helpful in answering my many questions. I'm very excited about joining the Taurus owners brotherhood!

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RE: [b]"TAURUS OWNERS ONLY"[/b] - 12/13/2005 5:12 PM   
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Status: offline 		Have a TS42 in my GP Patty Wagstaff. Great engine swings a Zinger 22x8. Can do great IMAC. Bill is great to work with. Hope to have several more Taurus engines.

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RE: [b]"TAURUS OWNERS ONLY"[/b] - 12/13/2005 5:37 PM   
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Status: offline 		Welcome to the "Brotherhood" You will soon find out why so many of us think that the Taurus line of engines are the best thing in their class. When you get your plane finished, send a picture to the Taurus, web site and have it posted so we can see it.

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RE: [b]"TAURUS OWNERS ONLY"[/b] - 12/14/2005 5:43 AM   
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Status: offline 		Like Mr Laine ssaid. Welcome aboard Texan happy to have you.
And to any other Taurus owneers out there that have pictures of their planes, Taurus Powered.Please share them on the www.taurus-engines.com site as well as the site that Bob has set up.
And to all Thank you for the kind words and support.

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RE: [b]"TAURUS OWNERS ONLY"[/b] - 12/14/2005 4:07 PM   
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Like Mr Laine ssaid. Welcome aboard Texan happy to have you.
And to any other Taurus owneers out there that have pictures of their planes, Taurus Powered.Please share them on the www.taurus-engines.com site as well as the site that Bob has set up.
And to all Thank you for the kind words and support.



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RE: [b]"TAURUS OWNERS ONLY"[/b] - 12/14/2005 5:05 PM   
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Status: offline 		We have thought of putting pricing on the site. But that would not give us a chance to explain the important differences in why the Taurus is a geat engine. And there are important differences in guality and performance compared to other makes.
We would be happy to answer any of your questions.

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RE: [b]"TAURUS OWNERS ONLY"[/b] - 12/14/2005 5:15 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hi Bill,

As a possible future "Taurus owner", I totally hate the "call us for price" line. If you believe in your product, and I know you do, then post a fair price and let the customer make his choice. It almost gives the impression that a company is hiding something. Like it or not, we live in a "click & buy" world. No one wants to wait for a reply to an email.

Your engines look good! I believe that you could explain the differences on the website. Many of us want to see pictures! I'd like to see exactly what I'm getting. If it comes with a muffler I want to know which one (size, weight, etc) , how quiet it is with which props, etc. Yes, it takes work for you, but I think today's customers expect that. People also like to see engine drawings and mounting info so the they can check it against their projects to see how it fits, or prep the plane while waiting for the engine to arrive. You have some very tough competition out there. I think Taurus needs to take these steps to increase sales. I have some training in sales and marketing, my family was in the newspaper business, and my wife is in retail. I know the power of advertising. Do it well, make a good product, and treat people right. You'll come out on top every time. Just my 2 cents worth.

We PM'd back and forth this week, and I am still interested in the 52 for the 80" H9 Cap that Fedex brought me last night! I just need to sell a smaller ZDZ powered Cap first to free up some cash. I like the idea of the rear bearing and double webbed crank. It must make it smoother than the others. In the 40cc to 50 cc range, I've owned a BME 44, a Brison 2.4, and now the ZDZ 40. All great little engines, but none of them are "smooth" as I was told.


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RE: [b]"TAURUS OWNERS ONLY"[/b] - 12/14/2005 5:54 PM   
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Status: offline 		Kinda like the personal touch with the prospective buyer. I understand that. I'm a hearing impaired oldie and don't do any phone calling that is not really needed. I'm sure you would answer my e-mails. But I still would like to see the prices on the web site. Thanks for listening. Brian Smith
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We have thought of putting pricing on the site. But that would not give us a chance to explain the important differences in why the Taurus is a geat engine. And there are important differences in guality and performance compared to other makes.
We would be happy to answer any of your questions.



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RE: [b]"TAURUS OWNERS ONLY"[/b] - 12/15/2005 2:03 AM   
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Status: offline 		OK my turn. Kangke Texas Hurricane
78" WS, 1062 sq", 15.5 LBs, Futuba TX and RX
Hitec servos all around 6 total. Three servos in the tail
HS 5625MG each aileron
HS 5645MG rudder, pull, pull
HS 625 MG each elevator half
HS 545 throttle
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Abell R/C LG 1" taller and a bit thicker, Kavan hard wheels with Abell rims
OH YESSSS, a TS 52 with a wrap around Pitts muffler and a special Tarus short motor mount
With no extra weight it balances in the middle of the recommended range.
Even at 15.5lbs its a real floater and of course excess vertical performance

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