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RE: ASP/MAGNUM FS400AR Rebuild/Overhaul - 10/31/2012 1:01 AM   
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Status: offline 		Is that the modeltech/hobbyking Ki61? if so i did have one but sold it to a clubmate as i just had too much going on. He test flew it last weekend and i must say it looked great and flew very well.

As for the 400 there is something very satisfying about screaming through at full power. It might not sound WW2 but it sure sounds good!

I hope the weather is better next time i fly it as i can then fly a little closer and really show off the model better

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RE: ASP/MAGNUM FS400AR Rebuild/Overhaul - 10/31/2012 4:14 AM   
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Status: offline 		It looks as though the HobbyKing one is the same; The manufacturer is Dongguon Flight-Model co., Ltd in China. Purchased mine a few years back from an apparently disreputable dealer here state-side. I had no problems or complaints with him.

Since no-one stepped up, I somewhat hijacked a thread and posted the modifications, complete overhaul, and bash here(only 2 pages-bash starts at #22): Lots of potential in this little ARF

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8004575/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm Ok, Guilty...I TOTALLY hijacked the thread

The FA-91 referenced in the thread proved a bit dicey as it was a wee bit underpowered so I put the next larger engine I had onhand and available into it...The FA-125 proved a perfect match.


"As for the 400 there is something very satisfying about screaming through at full power. It might not sound WW2 but it sure sounds good!"(Carosel43)

I'm thoroughly enjoying all of the vid clips here....just don the headphones, crank the volume, lean back, close my eyes and enjoy......like a lullaby. My wife is now convinced I've gone completely looney


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RE: ASP/MAGNUM FS400AR Rebuild/Overhaul - 10/31/2012 9:57 AM   
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Status: offline 		I have 5.1 surround hooked up to my computer for the full 'musical' experience!

As for the Ki61 the guy i sold it to is flying it on a thundertiger 91 4 stroke and it seems well enough powered for scale flight. But it is not by any means overpowered. We do need to play with props a bit as i think the 15x6 is killing the performance a little and a 14x7 might be better. Anyway the weather this weekend looks like it might be good so i will try and get another (better) video of the 400 in the pacer. Mayhaps i wont cock up the landing this time!

Also on saturday im going to look at a 92'' span Jungmeister (i hope) as a possible home for the Saito 450. If it all works i will test fly it and if i like it give it the recovering treatment! oh, and or course i will get some video

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RE: ASP/MAGNUM FS400AR Rebuild/Overhaul - 11/1/2012 9:34 PM   
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Status: offline 		Rev, can i have some details of the pipe you used on the exhaust of your 300v and 450R3. i was curious about the i/d of the pipe

In other news my screws finally arrived so my 400 now has its rocker covers back! it looks like tomorrow will be cold and windy but i may have a go at flying if i feel suitably crazy

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RE: ASP/MAGNUM FS400AR Rebuild/Overhaul - 11/3/2012 10:03 PM   
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Status: offline 		Has everyone gone on holiday or something?

Anyway, i picked up my new model today....its rather big to say the least, but what i dont know is which kit its from. So, if anyone can recall a 92'' span, foam winged glass cowled Jungmeister being sold somewhere in the world can you give me a shout!

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RE: ASP/MAGNUM FS400AR Rebuild/Overhaul - 11/5/2012 7:05 AM   
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RE: ASP/MAGNUM FS400AR Rebuild/Overhaul - 11/5/2012 9:20 AM   
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Has everyone gone on holiday or something?

Anyway, i picked up my new model today....its rather big to say the least, but what i dont know is which kit its from. So, if anyone can recall a 92'' span, foam winged glass cowled Jungmeister being sold somewhere in the world can you give me a shout!


As a matter of fact: yes We went to visit the inlaws over the past couple of days. Got back last night. Had a long Weekend due to "All Hallows".

@Bücker. What fuz is it? Wood or plastic? If its builtup it could be a Garry Allen. A lot of guys in my club make foam wings for everyone and everything due to the shorter build time.

Theres a couple of glass fuses for the 1/3 scale 131 on the market in Germany. Probably anyones guess. (Modellbau Benja, Modellbau barth, Rödelmodell...)

As for the Silencers / Collector Rings. A Friend of mine makes them in Germany. Compared to Keleo etc. dirt cheap. Makes custom Silencers for all 4 Stroke engines.

I have them for my Laser 300, Laser 360V, Laser 150, Laser 100, had one on the Saito. The are extremely good as silencers and give you some extra RPM.

I tested some different silencers for him on the 360 (Stock, one chamber, two chambers).
You can see the results here: http://www.rcmovie.de/video/464a9c1ad922562815c1/Schalldaempfertests-Laser-360V

If you want his contact details, PM me.

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RE: ASP/MAGNUM FS400AR Rebuild/Overhaul - 11/5/2012 10:35 AM   
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Status: offline 		Cheers Rev, i will have a look into that!

As for the Jungmeister its a built up wooden fuz with foam wings. I think it may have been from a plan pack as the formers seem to be home made. Its a nice looking model, or at least it will be when its had a makeover. For now i will just put it together and see if the 450 is man enough for the job. If not i will strip and sell, if its ok then it gets a makeover!

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RE: ASP/MAGNUM FS400AR Rebuild/Overhaul - 11/5/2012 5:58 PM   
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Status: offline 		Speaking of 450, have you guys seen the 840 yet?

Bugger! RCU's image uploader is still FUBAR!

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RE: ASP/MAGNUM FS400AR Rebuild/Overhaul - 11/5/2012 6:05 PM   
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RE: ASP/MAGNUM FS400AR Rebuild/Overhaul - 11/5/2012 6:53 PM   
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Status: offline 		I have been keeping an eye on it. there are no performance figured yet though and thats what i am really looking for

Also on the top picture they show an FG33 3 cyl radial! thats news to me

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RE: ASP/MAGNUM FS400AR Rebuild/Overhaul - 11/11/2012 6:37 PM   
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Status: offline 		Well, its all gone quiet! and also we not been talking about the poor old 400 for a while so i am going to bring us back on topic.

Firstly, i worked out how to hand start mine from cold. You basically stand the model on its nose and pump fuel into the carb with a squirty bottle or fuel pump. Then turn the prop (with the model still nose down) until the fuel hits the cylinders. Then put it back on its wheels, flip it about a few times to get rid of any locks and then its glow on and a good throw usually has it going. I found this out today as i left my starter at work and had no other choice!

Anyway, here is some eye candy from todays flights.













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RE: ASP/MAGNUM FS400AR Rebuild/Overhaul - 11/11/2012 7:38 PM   
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Status: offline 		Thank goodness somebody posted something!

Your photos are awesome! I especially like the last one, it shows off the engine, exhaust pipes, and prop tips in a spectacular fashion!

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RE: ASP/MAGNUM FS400AR Rebuild/Overhaul - 11/11/2012 7:42 PM   
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Status: offline 		And, speaking of airplanes, my magnificent wife has bought me an early Christmas present. It is a plane large enough to mount my FS400 radial. So I finally will be able to fly this engine and hear it in the sky!

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RE: ASP/MAGNUM FS400AR Rebuild/Overhaul - 11/11/2012 8:31 PM   
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Status: offline 		Cheers tom

And you will love the 400 when you get it flying. I must say for that model you have there the 21x8 would be a good prop as you get good thrust without too much speed. also at 6600rpm pn the ground its not revving its parts off!


Also i have been flying mine with the crank drain plugged. This does make the model cleaner but oil now leaks from all of the poorly fitting pushrod tubes and that makes a right mess. The best solution so far is fly with the drain plug in but let it drain after a flight. then plug again, fly, drain. So far its working well.

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RE: ASP/MAGNUM FS400AR Rebuild/Overhaul - 11/12/2012 3:21 AM   
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And, speaking of airplanes, my magnificent wife has bought me an early Christmas present. It is a plane large enough to mount my FS400 radial. So I finally will be able to fly this engine and hear it in the sky!

Someone showed up at my club with a fly baby, Beautiful plane and BIG but this had a one piece wing so you need a vehicle large enough to move it LOL (I'm sure your used to larger planes) Very docile in the air and flew great.

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RE: ASP/MAGNUM FS400AR Rebuild/Overhaul - 11/12/2012 4:12 AM   
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Status: offline 		This will be my first giant scaler Dauntae!

The wings on this VQ model are two piece, get plugged in and secured with a bolt when at the flying field. The original Fly Baby had folding wings!

Here is a Fly Baby with a Rotec radial engine:



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RE: ASP/MAGNUM FS400AR Rebuild/Overhaul - 11/12/2012 6:39 AM   
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Status: offline 		The one at my club was one of the original kits, It was built by a member who passed away before I got into RC and the other member was given the plane to him by the original owners wife as they were friends, I forget what they used for a engine but this one didn't have folding wings, might have been just how he built it but it sure was a nice plane.

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RE: ASP/MAGNUM FS400AR Rebuild/Overhaul - 11/12/2012 8:42 AM   
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Status: online 		Carosel: Awesome Pictures! I am kind of jealous of you still flying. I have stowed all my larger models away for the winter, including the stearman.

Currently working on the other side of the scale and am assembling a "Cartoon Miss America" from Keith Sparks

Tom: NO!! Your wonderful Engine will actually be bolted to an aeroplane?! ...but...but... it will get all DIRTY there!
Just to be on the safe side: You will have to put on a slightly larger Prop [>:](just kidding )

Really looking forward to seeing that fly baby with that beautiful shiny engine on it!




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RE: ASP/MAGNUM FS400AR Rebuild/Overhaul - 11/12/2012 8:44 AM   
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Also i have been flying mine with the crank drain plugged. This does make the model cleaner but oil now leaks from all of the poorly fitting pushrod tubes and that makes a right mess. The best solution so far is fly with the drain plug in but let it drain after a flight. then plug again, fly, drain. So far its working well.



Yes, I can confirm that. I have oil coming out of the bases of the pushrod tubes all over the place. On the other hand, it makes the engine look more "real" and bears witness to the fact, that Oil is getting to where it should!

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RE: ASP/MAGNUM FS400AR Rebuild/Overhaul - 11/12/2012 8:51 AM   
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Status: offline 		Rev, i am giving up the warbirds and 'complicated models' quite soon. I doubt the 400 will fly much more as the spats (pants) get full of mud and rubbish. Also when its frozen cold i think the radial will be a pain to get started. As for the warbirds i cant really fly them with the gloves i will soon have to start wearing as i cant get to my switches and flap sliders etc and again all that mud in the retracts is a pain. I do have however my small cap232, the jayracer, some electric helis (sorry guys) and i will soon have a wot4 xl with an experimantal engine on it so i will most likely fly all winter as usual. They do claim we are going to have a harsh winter though...we will see!

Tom, how long do you think it will be until you get your beasty in the air? and ik we all like large props, but the 21x8 menz is really good on the 400 as its a good dia and wont load up the engine too much

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RE: ASP/MAGNUM FS400AR Rebuild/Overhaul - 11/12/2012 5:09 PM   
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Tom: NO!! Your wonderful Engine will actually be bolted to an aeroplane?! ...but...but... it will get all DIRTY there!

Yeah, that has me concerned. I thought I might put a condom over it when I fly it.



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Tom, how long do you think it will be until you get your beasty in the air?

Months. Even though we don't have 'winter' here like you guys, this will be a 'winter build'. I want to take my time assembling this ARF. I want to make sure all glue joints are secure. I want to beef up any areas as I see fit. I want to use all premium components that I can. This means probably getting some better hardware, and most definitely wheels and tires. Getting some premium servos. I already have a Spektrum radio system so I am good there. I also plan to do some extra detailing to make it more personal, and nicer.

Since my beloved radial will be on the front of this airplane I do not want to take any chances with the construction or components used in this Fly Baby.

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RE: ASP/MAGNUM FS400AR Rebuild/Overhaul - 11/12/2012 6:07 PM   
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Status: offline 		Thats fair comment tom, although the idea of a full engine condom is amusing..it may cause cooling issues! anyway for servos you dont have to go nuts. In the pacer i have 10.5kg (146oz) torque metal gear digitals on ailerons/flaperons. the rudder and each elevator half have 6.5kg (90oz)  standard digitals.The jayracer has the same arrangment. I am using the savox brand and they are really good and a fair price. for the flybaby you wont need more than 100oz in my opinion as a give the pacer and jayracer more of a thrashing than would suit the flybaby. also i am not pushing the servos even with my thrashings!

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RE: ASP/MAGNUM FS400AR Rebuild/Overhaul - 11/12/2012 10:56 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hi guys...I found the radial replacement engine for my Gillmore...Its not a round one but it will do..

The HK 55cc flat twin..I was looking at going EP but it was going to cost more...

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RE: ASP/MAGNUM FS400AR Rebuild/Overhaul - 11/14/2012 1:18 PM   
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