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Forum: Kit Building
10-25-2005, 09:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,443
Posted By thexfiles

RE: Does any body have a fiberglass cowl for 4*60?

did you find a cowl for your 4*60 yet?
i have a fibre glass cowl from a smith mini biplane that i used on mine.
it has been cut out for an os91 four stroke mounted sideways and was never flown.
...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-04-2005, 01:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 867
Posted By thexfiles

RE: Will a pitts style motor for an OS 61SF work on a 91FX?

hi warjet;
i just checked the tower hobbies website and the measurements they show for the respective mufflers is quite different.
thanks everybody for your input.
Forum: Glow Engines
01-03-2005, 07:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 867
Posted By thexfiles

RE: Will a pitts style motor for an OS 61SF work on a 91FX?

that 91fx muffler is huge.
i'm modifying a 4*60 by putting a smith miniplane biplane cowl on it, mounting the engine sideways. that's why i wanted to use the pitts style muffler.
bill
Forum: Glow Engines
01-03-2005, 04:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 867
Posted By thexfiles

Will a pitts style motor for an OS 61SF work on a 91FX?

will a pitts style muffler designed for an os61sf work on a 91fx?
the bolt pattern is the same but i'm concerned about the size of the exhaust chamber.
thanks for your help.
Forum: Glow Engines
09-26-2004, 03:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 688
Posted By thexfiles

RE: f91s thunder tiger carb on an 0s91 surpass

i added some info
Forum: Glow Engines
09-26-2004, 02:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 688
Posted By thexfiles

f91s thunder tiger carb on an 0s91 surpass

i recently dropped my os91fs into the ground. the motor survived but the carb body did not.
i read in one of the forums that the TT f91s carb was "better" than an os 91 carb.
can anyone verify...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
10-17-2003, 05:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,901
Posted By thexfiles

RE: crock pot

i'm going to add a new question to this debate:
last summer i dropped an os max 40fp into a farmer's field.
we could not find it until he harvested in the fall.
the plane was totalled but the...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
10-16-2003, 11:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,182
Posted By thexfiles

RE: balsa cowl for a 4*60 and godberg tiger

hi tall paul;
the planes look great!
i like the color combinations.
dswaddling:
i emailed you
thank you both for responding
Forum: Tips & Techniques
10-16-2003, 06:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,182
Posted By thexfiles

balsa cowl for a 4*60 and godberg tiger

some time ago model airplane news or rc magazine ran a "how to" article on adding a balsa cowl for a 4*60 or a carl goldberg tiger.
does anyone remember the article?
i've got the issue somewhere...
Forum: Aerodynamics
10-15-2003, 12:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,235
Posted By thexfiles

RE: to dihedral or not to dihedral 4*60

thanks for the super response to my question.
to be honest, i had not taken the roll factors into account.
here's what i plan to do:
i'm going to leave the wing span "stock" length. i can...
Forum: Aerodynamics
10-14-2003, 08:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,235
Posted By thexfiles

to dihedral or not to dihedral 4*60

i'm in the process of building my second 4*60.
i am making some modifications to the plane because i was not happy with some of the 4*60's flight characteristics.
first, i increased the size of...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
05-18-2003, 01:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 663
Posted By thexfiles

securing high start

hi jack;
can you tell me what you mean by "3x the elastic length of each."
my understanding is that if i use 150' of tubing plus the cord i need to pace off 450' from the relaxed state of the...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
05-17-2003, 12:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 663
Posted By thexfiles

securing high start

THANKS FOR THE ADVICE, GUYS.
I'M NOT WILD ABOUT PUTTING A KNOT IN THE TUBING SO I WILL TRY THE WRAP AROUND IDEA AND I CAN SECURE THE THE TUBING GOING OUT TO THE PLANE WITH A CABLE TIE.
BILL
(p.s.)...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
05-17-2003, 03:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 663
Posted By thexfiles

securing high start

hi john;
thanks for getting back to me.
will i be able to undo the knot after a few launches?
Forum: The Clubhouse
05-16-2003, 07:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,117
Posted By thexfiles

rc flying clubs in corpus christi or surrounding areas

anyone know of any flying clubs in the corpus christi texas and surrounding area?
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
05-16-2003, 07:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 663
Posted By thexfiles

securing high start

i recently acquired a high start for a two meter sailplane.
there is 150' of rubber tubing plus the cord and parachute etc.
i was told that i don't need to use 150' of the surgical tubing and that...
Forum: Gas Engines
03-15-2003, 08:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 966
Posted By thexfiles

? Tartan Flat-twin

hi guys;

i just bought one from a guy who never ran it and it looks pretty awesome.

the specs i got with the engine call for methanol and castor.

i talked to someone who suggested synthetic...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-15-2003, 08:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,806
Posted By thexfiles

OS max 91 four stroke...no power or compression

hi dave;
i bought a 13x8 apc today.
the LHS did not have a 12x10.
i will check the center of balance again and move some weight up like you suggested.
my email address is: ...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-15-2003, 12:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,806
Posted By thexfiles

OS max 91 four stroke...no power or compression

hi dave;
regrettably, i did not build it so i don't know what's inside.
it was built beautifully and covered with fabric. i know that is heavier than monocote.
i think that will add some weight....
Forum: Glow Engines
03-14-2003, 11:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,806
Posted By thexfiles

OS max 91 four stroke...no power or compression

hi dave;
i thought my 4* was going to be a rocket when i found out my buddy is flying his w/ a 70surpass.
do you think the weight differntial could be the cause.
i'm running between 2 and 3 lbs...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-14-2003, 12:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,806
Posted By thexfiles

OS max 91 four stroke...no power or compression

i appreciate all the comments. many thanks.
i'm beginning to think the problem is w/ the plane and not the motor.
i pulled my engine and installed another 91 surpass in my 4*60.
guess what? ...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-12-2003, 08:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,806
Posted By thexfiles

OS max 91 four stroke...no power or compression

i pulled the valve cover and forced down on the valve springs.
one went down easily, the other kind of stuck for a second but then released.
now the compression is back to normal.
valve clearance...
Forum: O.S. Engines Support
03-12-2003, 06:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 517
Posted By thexfiles

OS max 91 four stroke...no power or compression

thanks bill;
i will do that.
i bought the engine in canada, in calgary, alberta and i don't have my receipt here in florida.
is that a problem?
bill
Forum: Glow Engines
03-12-2003, 12:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,806
Posted By thexfiles

OS max 91 four stroke...no power or compression

thanks guys for the response.
i hate to do it with a new engine but i guess i'll have to pull it apart.
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