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Forum: ARF or RTF
05-04-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,054
Posted By roknHS

RE: New Hangar 9 1/4 Scale P 18 Super Cub

SkyPilot,
First thing, shake the wings and check for rib shards..........rough shipping on some of these. Pull the gromets on the bungee covers and make sure the hole are round, not egg shaped. Use...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-26-2013, 06:04 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,054
Posted By roknHS

RE: New Hangar 9 1/4 Scale P 18 Super Cub

Hanko,
After looking the plane over and measuring for engine placement, I opted for the DLE 35. The length of the 55 would require cutting the center of the firewall out to recess the carb so the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-17-2013, 07:43 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,265
Posted By roknHS

RE: ARF prices going up?

For example:
5 years ago the Great Planes Super Stearman was $349.
2 years ago it was $379.
Today it is $429. The Waco, essentially same size, similiar airframe is $499. Why is the Waco so much...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-04-2013, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,054
Posted By roknHS

RE: New Hangar 9 1/4 Scale P 18 Super Cub

Biker,
My field box battery is a Lawn Tractor battery, 12V. It is about a third bigger than the size of a Motorcycle battery yet, much smaller that a small 12V Car battery. I think mine has 450 CCA...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-04-2013, 06:24 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,054
Posted By roknHS

RE: New Hangar 9 1/4 Scale P 18 Super Cub

Biker,
I've got a G-26 on a Stearman.......I can start it with a Tower Hobbies HD 12V starter. I back the prop up to compression so the starter has a down hill run to begin with. The biggest issue...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-03-2013, 06:29 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,054
Posted By roknHS

RE: New Hangar 9 1/4 Scale P 18 Super Cub

Ya know Biker, I read Frank's post again...........I think you're take on it was correct.........and I think I had to ream the end of the tube in the rudder to get the shrink tube on the light...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-02-2013, 06:37 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,054
Posted By roknHS

RE: New Hangar 9 1/4 Scale P 18 Super Cub

No embarrasment Biker,

I had to read it a couple of times and think about it for a while.......still not 100% sure my take on it is correct.

You have done a lot of helping on this cub, for...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-01-2013, 06:46 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,054
Posted By roknHS

RE: New Hangar 9 1/4 Scale P 18 Super Cub

Biker,
He's trying to figure out how to get the wire through the tail structure.....................


You have to take the plugs off the light pigtail and the extension that runs out the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-26-2013, 06:44 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,054
Posted By roknHS

RE: New Hangar 9 1/4 Scale P 18 Super Cub

Biker,
If it were me, I'd send those floats back to Horizon and get my money back.............for the money they cost, you should get something quality in the box.

I always had it in the back...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-23-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,054
Posted By roknHS

RE: New Hangar 9 1/4 Scale P 18 Super Cub

Wow.....I wouldn't have guessed you could get it that heavy with electric. Mine is right at 17 lbs with a DLE 35.........and I put the light system and interior kit in it...........plus 1/3 scale...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-22-2013, 06:54 PM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,054
Posted By roknHS

RE: New Hangar 9 1/4 Scale P 18 Super Cub

Biker,
I still lurk here to see what's new. I just finished checking the timing on my DLE 35 and added the silicone muffler pipe extensions on my cub. It is ready to fly but, like every body North...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-16-2013, 06:35 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,054
Posted By roknHS

RE: New Hangar 9 1/4 Scale P 18 Super Cub

So, with all the trouble you boys are having with these $250 plus shipping floats, sounds like they aren't worth the money unless you just like the looks and never really plan to put them on the...
03-10-2013, 08:40 PM
Replies: 1,796
Views: 322,671
Posted By roknHS

RE: RC Guys Super Decathlon coming

I've got a new spare cowl for sale if anyone is interested.
Forum: Gas Engines
03-03-2013, 05:50 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 81,164
Posted By roknHS

RE: DLE 55-RA

For great video instruction on timing the electronic ignitions, Search this forum and use "CH Ignition timing instructions" for your search term. That will get you to a thread where you can find a...
Forum: Gas Engines
02-28-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 81,164
Posted By roknHS

RE: DLE 55-RA

I was just finishing up the install of my DLE 55 on a Graupner Taxi 2400 and decided to check the ignition timing...........it was factory set at 42 degrees BTDC............now that's not right! I...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-28-2013, 09:17 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,054
Posted By roknHS

RE: New Hangar 9 1/4 Scale P 18 Super Cub

Ezflyr,

Tell him to go to the tank compartment..........My Sub C (Big) 1950mah ignition battery fits on the left side of the fuel tank, My Rcexl ignition box sits on the right side of the tank....
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-25-2013, 07:51 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,054
Posted By roknHS

RE: New Hangar 9 1/4 Scale P 18 Super Cub

Joe,

IMO the 20 will fly the plane OK..........it won't be a powerhouse..........at best, if you skip the cockpit kit, bigger wheels and the other weight gathering temptations, you probably...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-25-2013, 07:16 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,054
Posted By roknHS

RE: New Hangar 9 1/4 Scale P 18 Super Cub

Biker,
I made new axles. I had some piano wire in the shop (3/16" I think), left over from when I put 1/3 scale wheels on the H9 J3 cub. I used the the stock axles as a pattern to cut the flat...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-24-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,054
Posted By roknHS

RE: New Hangar 9 1/4 Scale P 18 Super Cub

I think they are about 4 inches..........this compares them to 1/3 scale cub wheels.
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-24-2013, 07:35 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,054
Posted By roknHS

RE: New Hangar 9 1/4 Scale P 18 Super Cub

Looks like a great job.......
I am interested to hear about your experience with the Vortex Generators...........I've thought about adding those to various airframes but, was always told at this...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-23-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,054
Posted By roknHS

RE: New Hangar 9 1/4 Scale P 18 Super Cub

I've got em all.......glow, gas, electric and gliders..........they all make me smile, sound or no sound...........

and I like Asian women more than Caucasian women, they seem to be quieter...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-22-2013, 05:58 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,054
Posted By roknHS

RE: New Hangar 9 1/4 Scale P 18 Super Cub

I had a seat that was broken, Horizon sent me a new set of course. Yep, they aren't very solid..........the plastic on the seat and the back is very thin. I did use hook and loop to hold my guy in...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-20-2013, 05:11 PM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,054
Posted By roknHS

RE: New Hangar 9 1/4 Scale P 18 Super Cub

Thanks for the generous comments. I'm just glad to have it finished so I can get on with my list of other RC fixes that I need to get done before flying time arrives. I do look forward to getting...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-20-2013, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,054
Posted By roknHS

RE: New Hangar 9 1/4 Scale P 18 Super Cub

The prop is a Xoar 19 X 8............base coat is grey primer............tips are white primer..........blue stripes are trim tape.
Final coat is a Matt (flat) clear coat. Didn't use any gloss as...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-20-2013, 07:21 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 437,054
Posted By roknHS

RE: New Hangar 9 1/4 Scale P 18 Super Cub

I'm done..................
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