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Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
05-07-2005, 02:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 571
Posted By knarF

Building big scale calmato ... help! [:o]

Hi,

Im not really a newbee to big planes, but I am if it concerns planes with big engines. ( a .60 was my biggest engine till now)
I'm about to build a Kyosho Calmato 1,35:1 scale and want to...
Forum: Everything Diesel
05-04-2005, 12:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,888
Posted By knarF

RE: Black Oil coming out of exhaust qustion?

Got off guard when I noticed black oil from my exhaust engine too (when i started with diesels)
Now i know its no big deal. My diesels run very smooth and powerfull, but all have black smelly...
Forum: Everything Diesel
04-17-2005, 02:17 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,886
Posted By knarF

RE: Engine gets really hot

Leaning will cause the engine to run on-off-on-off. The leaner it is the longer te on-off periods.
Diesels do get hot yes, its not that they run cold or so.
I agree with most of Jim 's cooment,...
Forum: Everything Diesel
04-16-2005, 12:31 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,886
Posted By knarF

RE: Engine gets really hot

Yep, sounds like overcompressing and thereby too early ignition.
Forum: RC Fuels
04-09-2005, 02:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 36,105
Posted By knarF

RE: MEK vs MEKP

Bondo 912 has approx 30/40% MEKP, the rest is Dimethyil Phthalate. Dunno what it is, but I use butanox 50 wich has the same contents in same percentages. It works for me.

I use 2% butanox ->...
Forum: Everything Diesel
04-04-2005, 12:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,671
Posted By knarF

RE: inverted diesel engine

I did have two diesels installed inverted, but wont do that again.
Thery run fine but are more prone to lock. I have em sideways now
and thats just fine.
Forum: RC Fuels
03-23-2005, 03:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 36,105
Posted By knarF

RE: MEK vs MEKP

Make sure when you check te epoxy and paint store's that you ask for the productname of the hardener they use/or sell.
Then lookup in cataloge or internet what the chemical name and supplyer is of...
Forum: Gas Engines
03-22-2005, 05:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,400
Posted By knarF

RE: Spring starter usefull on quadra 45 ?

Funny you said that.
I was supposed to be just that...till other things came on my path.
Forum: Gas Engines
03-21-2005, 09:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,400
Posted By knarF

RE: Spring starter usefull on quadra 45 ?

Thanks guy's,

Usefull feedback. I tested the quadra today, and indeed the best starting timing is about 4 to 6 degrees.
No kick back, two primes with ignition off and one flick does the job....
Forum: Everything Diesel
03-20-2005, 03:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,053
Posted By knarF

RE: 500 rpm between bigger and smaller propeller

Thanks !

Got the picture. Still, is the faceplate fixed to the chuck with (just) one bolt ?
Probably not applicable to high rpm (inbalance)

Cherio !

Frank
Forum: Everything Diesel
03-20-2005, 03:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,053
Posted By knarF

RE: 500 rpm between bigger and smaller propeller

Hey Jens

Nice work ! One day ill make these engines too .... (I hope) [sm=confused.gif]
Im trying to figure out how you mounted the crank in the 3-bit faceplate. (last picture)

Regards,
...
Forum: Everything Diesel
03-20-2005, 05:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,043
Posted By knarF

RE: ST 3250 and 19x8w prop

Cool! ,

I could get this motor 2nd hand but passed. Too much wear, nu use for conversion no more.
No answer to your question, but I have the same plane, same size.
Have not yet decided to...
Forum: Gas Engines
03-20-2005, 04:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,400
Posted By knarF

RE: Spring starter usefull on quadra 45 ?

It is indeed a 42, sorry for the typo. This is my first BIG engine and ive run it twice in glow version on my testbench.
Ive changed the ignition to a CH unit, so i can run it on gas. I have made...
Forum: Gas Engines
03-19-2005, 04:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,400
Posted By knarF

Spring starter usefull on quadra 45 ?

Hi,

Im cleaning up my scond hand quadra 45. It has a spring starter. I was thinking, removing it
saves some weight. Do or don't ?

BEstr regards,

Frank
Forum: Everything Diesel
03-14-2005, 02:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 746
Posted By knarF

RE: Dieseling a ZDZ 40

Rear exhaust it is. Motor has very high compression as is, hard tot turn shaft by hand alone.
Due to the relativel small size of the cilinder, i can mill a head on my own lathe.
Forum: Everything Diesel
03-13-2005, 03:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 746
Posted By knarF

Dieseling a ZDZ 40

Just wondering.

Im about to get myself a ZDZ40 second hand. Almost new. Now, i'll run it on gas as it's supposed to, but i could'nt stop myself
thinking; how would this engine run on diesel ?...
Forum: Everything Diesel
03-08-2005, 03:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,582
Posted By knarF

RE: Mr. Mulligan

Nice plane, should be a nice combo. No bad habits, if build well that is.

Im restoring a 10 ft model, with a quadra. This one flies very nice.
Maybe i should convert it to diesel...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
02-27-2005, 06:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,456
Posted By knarF

RE: Aileron hookup in guillow's stile wing ?

Fixed up the two fusehalves. This body is really wide.

Nice mulligan, restoring a 1:3 scale now...but thats another project.

http://www.modelbouwforum.net/~foto/uploads/afb14341.jpg
Forum: Tips & Techniques
02-26-2005, 03:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,456
Posted By knarF

RE: Aileron hookup in guillow's stile wing ?

Thanks for the input.

Dave , ive painted your setup in one of the pictures. Did i get it right ?

Best regards,

Frank

I realised that the (1/2) fuse is kinda britlle, its made of...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
02-26-2005, 07:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,456
Posted By knarF

Aileron hookup in guillow's stile wing ?

Hi,

Im building a Globe Swift 30" parkflyer (earl stahl plan) and made the wing with ailerons.
Do any of you guys have some pictures on how to control the ailerons ?

Im thinking of pull...
Forum: Everything Diesel
02-22-2005, 03:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 817
Posted By knarF

RE: Basic Diesel Questions

Go check www.davisdieseldevelopment.com , it has a lot of info.

The diesel fuel is very available in the US of A check your LHs or check davis for availability. If you cant get any, you can make...
Forum: Everything Diesel
02-22-2005, 02:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 607
Posted By knarF

Cold weather and engine behaviour...

Hi folks,

Just a question. I was flying my self made conversion OS .46 today in below freezing point H2O weather and I noticed that the engine had trouble pickin up after longer (4 sec.) periods...
Forum: Everything Diesel
02-12-2005, 06:44 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,023
Posted By knarF

RE: aussie dieselfuel problems

Jens already noted, MEKP is fine and what I use too, although it is not preferred. (Dr. diesel's diary tells me that while burning it produces acids that can eat away you engine [>:] . My engines...
Forum: Everything Diesel
02-03-2005, 02:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 907
Posted By knarF

RE: Perry Carb fir Diesel engine question?

I have three (newer) magnums and this is my experience too. Especially in the idle area.
Has to do with the low end needle construction i guess.

BEst regards,

KnarF
Forum: Everything Diesel
02-01-2005, 01:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 907
Posted By knarF

RE: Perry Carb fir Diesel engine question?

Hm, just curious. What happened ??
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