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Forum: KingTech Turbines International
Yesterday, 04:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 66
Posted By Vettster

Thanks Mark. I had not thought of that. Its an...

Thanks Mark. I had not thought of that. Its an older JR12X

I'll give her a go when I get back from the field.
Forum: KingTech Turbines International
Yesterday, 04:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 66
Posted By Vettster

GSU works but no data

Hello. I have a new to me turbine that is supposed to have less than 5 min run time. I want to check this but the GSU will turn on and display screens but will not give any info. The Lines are black...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
01-16-2024, 12:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,659
Posted By Vettster

Welp.. All I can say is WestSystem is used mostly...

Welp.. All I can say is WestSystem is used mostly in Marine applications and Aeropoxy is use in Aircraft. I see since I last posted this that the price has come down a bit.
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
05-05-2023, 04:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,659
Posted By Vettster

Thanks for the compliment Carl. I think...

Thanks for the compliment Carl. I think Speedracerntirixie has a point. There are several types of epoxy for all different purposes. I use Aeropoxy available at Spruce Aircraft. Its Very hard...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
04-30-2023, 04:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,111
Posted By Vettster

No I didn't reinforce the rear as buddy did with...

No I didn't reinforce the rear as buddy did with epoxy cloth etc. I just wanted to show you the dorsal fin I added. (I think it will spread out the stress on the upper surface better). Soon after...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
04-30-2023, 07:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,659
Posted By Vettster

Decided to stick with Epoxy. Its far superior in...

Decided to stick with Epoxy. Its far superior in every way but cost. Wow.. RCU is DEAD!
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
04-30-2023, 06:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,111
Posted By Vettster

I built this plane last year but haven't flown...

I built this plane last year but haven't flown it. A guy who built 5 of them said that 4 had the tail section break right off. You will have to reinforce the fuse just in front of the tail...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
04-30-2023, 06:37 AM
Replies: 1,362
Views: 192,433
Posted By Vettster

Just posting this so it remains in my subscribed...

Just posting this so it remains in my subscribed threads for reference. I just bought one from an estate sale. The gent did a very nice job building it but he did not make all the upgrades, so I will...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
04-24-2023, 02:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,659
Posted By Vettster

Question Working with Polyester....?

Hi all. Anybody here have experience with Polyester to fabricate airplanes. I have a enough experience with epoxy but know nothing about Poly and would like (ha ha) am being forced to move to poly...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
03-07-2023, 12:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,584
Posted By Vettster

A picture is worth a thousand words. But as Dan...

A picture is worth a thousand words. But as Dan said.. Use Hysol Do NOT use cheap epoxy, it will fail.
Forum: RC Jets
08-18-2021, 05:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,578
Posted By Vettster

Interesting story Alasdair.. Thanks for posting....

Interesting story Alasdair.. Thanks for posting. i cant wait to do this... https://youtu.be/ponzB2hNdWU
Forum: Gas Engines
08-13-2021, 08:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,318
Posted By Vettster

Thanks. That's a gold mine

Thanks. That's a gold mine
Forum: Gas Engines
08-12-2021, 02:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,318
Posted By Vettster

Interesting.. What size motor and KV do you think...

Interesting.. What size motor and KV do you think you/we would need. Plus what about the switch? Is that not designed for Brushed.. or does it matter.

Trevor
Forum: RC Jets
08-09-2021, 03:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,578
Posted By Vettster

So.. Here its called Divinycell And the thinnest...

So.. Here its called Divinycell And the thinnest I can get it is 3.2mm or 1/8. Where are you guys getting it in the states. I might have to go that route in order to get thinner sizes....
Forum: RC Jets
08-08-2021, 10:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,578
Posted By Vettster

Sounds good.. Now the hunt for the Airex or what...

Sounds good.. Now the hunt for the Airex or what ever its called here. Wayyy to expensive to buy from the US. Shipping is just stupid for what adds up to AIR!! I bought some for another project a...
Forum: RC Jets
08-08-2021, 05:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,578
Posted By Vettster

Thanks Invertnmast.. Yes I agree 100% Airex is...

Thanks Invertnmast.. Yes I agree 100% Airex is the way to go. Unfortunately for the prototype I didn't make the switch in time. I realized that the Soric is nothing more than a giant sponge for...
Forum: RC Jets
08-06-2021, 05:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,578
Posted By Vettster

Thanks ravill.. I haven't done much RC stuff in...

Thanks ravill.. I haven't done much RC stuff in the past couple of years as I've got a major reno going on that I'm working on myself. Good news is its winding down and when the cooler days get...
Forum: RC Jets
08-06-2021, 03:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,578
Posted By Vettster

. Yes Laddie did a great job designing the North...

. Yes Laddie did a great job designing the North Star. He helped me with advise during my building of the WETJET. He is only 1hr from me and I promised to let him fly it one day.
...
Forum: RC Jets
08-04-2021, 04:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,578
Posted By Vettster

Thanks Airwolf. I considered your question very...

Thanks Airwolf. I considered your question very seriously during the design phase. The Vert stab has 3 connection points.
First is the 1" CF tube that slides into the fuse and is clamped.
Second...
Forum: RC Jets
08-04-2021, 02:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,578
Posted By Vettster

Any Interest in a Turbine powered water jet?

Curious to see if anyone would be interested in a Turbine Powered water jet. I know I am cause I spent the last 3 winters building this one :)
But what about the general jet public.. This is more...
Forum: Marketplace
08-02-2021, 06:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 489
Posted By Vettster

Just want to be clear about the hours.. The...

Just want to be clear about the hours.. The display shows 20.7 hours. But the new bearings only have about 2 hours or less on them since balanced at JetMunt
You wont need to service the engine...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-02-2021, 03:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,318
Posted By Vettster

Eme 60 electric starter motor replacement?

Hey guys... Had this motor in my GS spitfire for awhile now..LOVE IT!! However I over did with the starter Switch when today it was hesitant to fire up. I think/know I burnt out the starter motor. ...
Forum: Marketplace
08-01-2021, 07:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 588
Posted By Vettster

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/aaa1_4e886556c9a16f0e9fdde70ee59f15ba17c37d75.jpg
Forum: Marketplace
08-01-2021, 07:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 588
Posted By Vettster

Pica Duelist 2/40 NIB Balsa kit.

Pica Duelist.
Box is in great shape for its age and kit is complete
$280US FIRM.

SHIPPING INCLUDED. CANADA AND S 48 STATES.
Forum: Marketplace
08-01-2021, 05:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 489
Posted By Vettster

Merlin 100x

New bearings and balance at JetMunt Spain. Only 2 hrs run time since returned.
Total engine hours..20.7 since purchase.
It appears they no longer zero the clock when you send in for service, if the...
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