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Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
11-09-2015, 01:21 PM
Replies: 621
Views: 95,953
Posted By liam_irish

I have several flights on this airplane and I...

I have several flights on this airplane and I love it! I would like better ground handling on takeoff though. I have a hard time adjusting the springs on the tail wheel tiller to get the plane to...
Forum: Questions and Answers
04-24-2015, 07:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,689
Posted By liam_irish

Well, I finally came to my senses and tested this...

Well, I finally came to my senses and tested this configuration with my multimeter to make sure I wouldn't send more than 12V to my power panel. Works perfectly! Thanks for the advice guys!
Forum: Questions and Answers
04-22-2015, 02:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,689
Posted By liam_irish

Posting again w/ quote this time -- I am in the...

Posting again w/ quote this time -- I am in the process of adding the 2 new sets of female banana connectors to my field box (described in quote below and by diagram John provided). I just want to...
Forum: Questions and Answers
04-19-2015, 07:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,689
Posted By liam_irish

Thanks John, I am in the process of adding the 2...

Thanks John, I am in the process of adding the 2 new sets of female banana connectors to my field box. I just want to confirm that when I am using the green jumper for 24V, I will not short out my...
Forum: Questions and Answers
04-05-2015, 12:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,689
Posted By liam_irish

12v/24v field box-how to charge?

I am thinking about using this setup in my Great Planes Master Caddy. I will be installing the 24v female banana plugs on the outside of the battery box, probably on the side so as not to interfere...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
02-05-2015, 07:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 894
Posted By liam_irish

Thanks. I have an opto kill switch too, but my...

Thanks. I have an opto kill switch too, but my problem is getting the idle low enough without the choke arm interfering. I ordered a new throttle arm from Valley View RC that will extend the throttle...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
02-02-2015, 07:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 894
Posted By liam_irish

GP Giant Citabria DLE30 Help Needed

Hey fellas, I recently got the new Giant Citabria from Great Planes. I have about 6 flights on it, and I am happy so far, but have an issue with throttle control. I installed a DLE30 as recommended...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-16-2008, 06:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,562
Posted By liam_irish

RE: Ziroli F6F Hellcat Build

Made some more progress on the fuse. Got all the pushrod tubes in, and finally got all the stringers glued in. It's really starting to take a 3 dimensional shape now!!! I will begin sheeting in a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-13-2008, 08:59 PM
Replies: 724
Views: 217,118
Posted By liam_irish

RE: Ziroli F6F Hellcat Builder's Diary

Hey Wulf,

Any tips on installing the motor box? Do you assemble it before installation, or install it piece by piece (sides first, then top and bottom, followed by the motor mount)?

Also,...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-08-2008, 10:20 PM
Replies: 724
Views: 217,118
Posted By liam_irish

RE: Ziroli F6F Hellcat Builder's Diary

Hi all,

I'm just about finished installing the mounts for the retractable tail wheel. Then, I will finish adding stringers around the bottom half of the fuse. Before I do that, I want to make...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-10-2007, 08:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,562
Posted By liam_irish

RE: Ziroli F6F Hellcat Build

Solution! Wulf190 who is also building a Hellcat helped me out:

"No snag Liam....you're in good shape. The crutch becomes kind of useless once the whole structures together-it's not at all a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-10-2007, 07:57 PM
Replies: 724
Views: 217,118
Posted By liam_irish

RE: Ziroli F6F Hellcat Builder's Diary

Thanks Wulf. Whew!! For a moment there I thought I was going to be ordering all new formers and building a new crutch! I studied the plan a bit more too - it actually does show F1 just a bit in...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-10-2007, 06:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,562
Posted By liam_irish

RE: Ziroli F6F Hellcat Build

A bit of a snag in my Hellcat project. I glued up the crutch, got most of the formers in place, and got the inner wing saddles in place. I thought I followed the plans perfectly, but it looks like...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-10-2007, 06:29 PM
Replies: 724
Views: 217,118
Posted By liam_irish

RE: Ziroli F6F Hellcat Builder's Diary

A bit of a snag in my Hellcat project. I glued up the crutch, got most of the formers in place, and got the inner wing saddles in place. I thought I followed the plans perfectly, but it looks like...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-28-2007, 10:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,562
Posted By liam_irish

Ziroli F6F Hellcat Build

Hi everyone,

My name is Liam and I am just beginning my latest project - a Ziroli F6F Hellcat. I haven't been able to build for the last few years because I was in graduate school and trying to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-27-2007, 02:55 PM
Replies: 724
Views: 217,118
Posted By liam_irish

RE: Ziroli F6F Hellcat Builder's Diary

Thanks, I was leaning in the direction of air and you just sealed the deal!!

Liam
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-27-2007, 11:34 AM
Replies: 724
Views: 217,118
Posted By liam_irish

RE: Ziroli F6F Hellcat Builder's Diary

Hi all. I'm building a Ziroli Hellcat and wondering whether to go with servo operated or pneumatic tailwheel. What do you guys think?

Also, I'm interested in the c/f cloth technique used...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
02-20-2006, 09:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 694
Posted By liam_irish

Charging 3700 mAh NiMh--question

Just got myself a rerelease of Tamiya's Hornet. I bought a trinity 6 cell 7.2v 3700 mAh NiMh battery. I have a hobbico accucycle elite charger that says it can output up to 2000 mAh for NiMh when...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-12-2006, 10:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,387
Posted By liam_irish

Are ASP engines any good?

I am currently flying an underpowered Seagull Models Edge 540. It is a .61-.91, and I only have a .61 in it. I was about to purchase an OS .91 for over $200, but I remembered that I had an old ASP...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-29-2004, 09:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,308
Posted By liam_irish

Hangar 9 Fuel Filler-how does it work?

I have been using Great Planes easy fueler valve, but got sick of it because it is so difficult to push the filler nozzle into the inlet. Anyway, I just bought some Hangar 9 fuel fillers, or fuel...
Forum: Century - Predator, Hawk IV, Falcon, Raven
05-19-2004, 04:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,769
Posted By liam_irish

RE: Hummingbird CP tail spinning problem

I know what you mean. I had been planning on buying a v2 FP for a few months. Of course when I went into the store they sprung the CP on me. I am happy with it so far--apparently flying is a lot...
Forum: Century - Predator, Hawk IV, Falcon, Raven
05-18-2004, 05:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,769
Posted By liam_irish

RE: Hummingbird CP tail spinning problem

Yep
C at the top, Y at the bottom--exactly opposite of what the instructions call for. Give it a try--you might have a funky gyro with the insides reversed like mine! I was also amazed at the...
Forum: Century - Predator, Hawk IV, Falcon, Raven
05-17-2004, 06:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,769
Posted By liam_irish

Hummingbird CP tail spinning problem

I had a problem with the tail spinning on my Hummingbird CP. I needed to correct left a little when getting off the ground, but when it did leave the ground, it REALLY started to go left, so I...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-17-2003, 10:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 513
Posted By liam_irish

Hobbico Extra 300S ARF--replacement wheel pants?

The wheel pants on my Hobbico Extra 300S ARF are shot. I want to get some new ones, but I don't want to buy from Hobbico, because they come in two pieces and you have to use bondo to put them...
Forum: Beginners
08-25-2003, 05:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,072
Posted By liam_irish

What to do.( dumb newbie questions)

I like the way Woodsy thinks!
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