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Forum: RC Jets
11-29-2016, 06:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,159
Posted By Scott Todd

Didn't know the answer when I posted earlier but...

Didn't know the answer when I posted earlier but google PSP fuel tanks.
Forum: RC Jets
11-29-2016, 04:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,159
Posted By Scott Todd

The IMAC guys use soda bottles for fuel tanks....

The IMAC guys use soda bottles for fuel tanks. Someone sells an anodized lid for them with the fittings built in. I know one trick is to heat the bottom gently with a heat gun while applying air...
Forum: RC Jets
11-22-2016, 08:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,018
Posted By Scott Todd

I probably had the most fun I can remember at an...

I probably had the most fun I can remember at an event. I saw more people helping others than usual. The EDF and Jet guys REALLY worked well together. The flight line ran smooth and there was never...
Forum: RC Jets
11-20-2016, 07:10 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 19,141
Posted By Scott Todd

"I remember reading about the RAF changing from...

"I remember reading about the RAF changing from rudder stripes to fin flash, and moving roundels off the ailerons, about the mid 1930s."

Thats cool! My flying buddy from England was in town this...
Forum: RC Jets
11-18-2016, 06:22 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 19,141
Posted By Scott Todd

I deleted a similar post earlier because I really...

I deleted a similar post earlier because I really don't want to discuss this but I'll add a bit more.

"It is always wrong to generalize". No its not. This is a trainer forum where people without...
Forum: RC Jets
11-17-2016, 09:01 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 19,141
Posted By Scott Todd

Your model of 40 years ago that fluttered had...

Your model of 40 years ago that fluttered had very weak servos compared to today's standard. You probably also used 2-56 rods. I have seen lots of models flutter, including foamy park flyers. Every...
Forum: RC Jets
11-17-2016, 06:42 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 19,141
Posted By Scott Todd

Interesting questions about mass balance and...

Interesting questions about mass balance and chord line. Very few sport models have mass balances. I can't think of any. Good servos and linkages really make this a non issue for this type of model...
Forum: RC Jets
11-16-2016, 06:34 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 19,141
Posted By Scott Todd

Nice airplane Alasdair. I'm headed toward a...

Nice airplane Alasdair. I'm headed toward a similar looking scratch model. I see it with a low wing with retracts. I agree with the sweep. Yours look sporty without trying for Mach3 :) I also see it...
Forum: RC Jets
11-13-2016, 12:24 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 21,134
Posted By Scott Todd

Yes, the engine was fine. Wood, Monokote, glue,...

Yes, the engine was fine. Wood, Monokote, glue, and time put it back together. The elevator pushrods took a beating so I moved the servos to the tail.
Forum: RC Jets
11-12-2016, 06:58 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 21,134
Posted By Scott Todd

Keep up the good work :) My friend had a rough...

Keep up the good work :) My friend had a rough landing and I rebuilt it for him. Then I decided to change the tail on mine :) Here is what it looks like after you cartwheel it down the runway. It...
Forum: RC Jets
11-08-2016, 10:26 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 21,134
Posted By Scott Todd

I got a PM about the canopy on my 83% Turbinator....

I got a PM about the canopy on my 83% Turbinator. I'll let him remain anonymous but thought I would share the answer for the record, as embarrassing as it may be...

Its from a Parkzone T-28....
Forum: RC Jets
11-07-2016, 06:42 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 21,134
Posted By Scott Todd

Tony, I'm posting here because that exactly where...

Tony, I'm posting here because that exactly where I'm headed. I like the idea of standard servos, 60 size electric retracts and brakes, and fits in my car! The little Turbinator is cool but mine is...
Forum: RC Jets
11-06-2016, 06:17 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 21,134
Posted By Scott Todd

I want to do a scratch Jet that is light and easy...

I want to do a scratch Jet that is light and easy to build. It seems like all the scratch/wood Jets have things I'm not fond of so I'll just do something different. Not sure whether its going to...
Forum: RC Jets
11-06-2016, 06:09 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 21,134
Posted By Scott Todd

If I was building it again for the K-45, I would...

If I was building it again for the K-45, I would adjust F-10 and move the engine as far forward as I could get it. It will go another inch. I didn't here because I didn't want to make a new longer...
Forum: KingTech Turbines International
11-06-2016, 04:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,000
Posted By Scott Todd

I too am very interested in the telemetry adapter...

I too am very interested in the telemetry adapter (Spektrum). I'm also interested in the software to download the data.

I know they are working on the manual but the data software and telemetry...
Forum: RC Jets
11-06-2016, 03:40 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 21,134
Posted By Scott Todd

Sheeting that fin transition is a pain. Be...

Sheeting that fin transition is a pain. Be patient. I helped my friend do it on his. You can see I didn't do it on the 83.

Here is a photo of the K-45 installed. Its in the center and so was the...
Forum: RC Jets
11-03-2016, 12:55 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 19,141
Posted By Scott Todd

Tony, First off, well done! Swimming...

Tony,

First off, well done! Swimming upstream and trying something a tad different. I applaud you. I stumbled across the Firebird a few weeks back when looking at wood airplanes for ideas for a...
Forum: RC Jets
11-03-2016, 12:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 25,908
Posted By Scott Todd

I'll toss a vote in on that green and brown camo....

I'll toss a vote in on that green and brown camo. Its somewhat realistic but you just don't see it done often.
Forum: RC Jets
10-27-2016, 12:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,175
Posted By Scott Todd

My K-45 showed up! Great shipping. Ordered on...

My K-45 showed up! Great shipping. Ordered on Tuesday, arrived today. I should have it flying next week. Look on the Turbinator 44 build thread for updates.

The anodized aluminum ECU and GSU are...
Forum: RC Jets
10-25-2016, 07:04 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 21,134
Posted By Scott Todd

As stated above somewhere, electric gear and...

As stated above somewhere, electric gear and brakes. I have a K-45 on the way! I've wanted a new KingTech for a while and finally got around to it :) My good ole Ram 500 will be in the classifieds...
Forum: Electric RC Jets
10-20-2016, 08:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,852
Posted By Scott Todd

That's pretty cool! Can I get a set of...

That's pretty cool!

Can I get a set of plans?

Do you mind if I copy your color scheme? Its unique and really pops :)

Didn't see plans on the website but I'll try the other thread too.
Forum: RC Jets
10-05-2016, 06:28 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 83,342
Posted By Scott Todd

"Yes, KingTech’s Turbines have the Auto Restart,...

"Yes, KingTech’s Turbines have the Auto Restart, Glider mode restart, self-priming pumps, Touch Screen GSU, and many other features."

This isn't stated on the KingTech website. Are these features...
Forum: RC Jets
10-03-2016, 01:25 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 21,134
Posted By Scott Todd

I don't recall the details but it was pretty...

I don't recall the details but it was pretty straightforward. Here are the results. Red nose is full-size one and black one is 83%. Funny how you NEVER have enough clamps :) Keep going!
Forum: RC Jets
10-03-2016, 07:58 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 21,134
Posted By Scott Todd

Tony, Its mostly 3/32 balsa sheeting and...

Tony,

Its mostly 3/32 balsa sheeting and spar stock. Things like the gear rails you may have already. I probably spent $100-150 on the wood.

Some accuracy was lost in some areas due to plan...
Forum: RC Jets
09-30-2016, 06:52 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 21,134
Posted By Scott Todd

I think you will be happy with the K45. I'm...

I think you will be happy with the K45. I'm slightly jealous...

Be conscious when building the tail parts and hardware selection. Even at 14 pounds, the K45 at nearly 10 pounds of thrust should be...
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