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Forum: RC Airboats
10-30-2010, 05:26 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 36,362
Posted By ckelloggjr

RE: BIG SWAMP BUGGY

Pete,

Are you still out there? I'd like to talk about how you finished your Swamp Buggy.

Thanks, ckelloggjr
Forum: Kit Building
05-13-2010, 05:47 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 14,663
Posted By ckelloggjr

RE: SIG Manufacturing Tour

Can you post some photos of the paint scheme too?
Forum: Kit Building
05-13-2010, 05:46 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 14,663
Posted By ckelloggjr

RE: SIG Manufacturing Tour

Very nice! Where did you get your gages? Anything official about the layout of the gages? I am thinking of ordering the 1/3 scale decals from J'tec. Any thoughts? Yours look like they have some...
02-22-2010, 09:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,742
Posted By ckelloggjr

"Smart RCS" Servos?? Any Good??

Has onyone used the "Smart RCS Servos? I am thinking of trying them in my 1/3 Sig Spacewalker. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Here is a link:

...
01-16-2010, 11:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,421
Posted By ckelloggjr

RE: Sig 1/3 Spacewalker questions

Dear RC74: What a beautiful plane! Makes me want to dig a hole & bury mine. But, since I won't, is there any way you can give me some details of how you attached the landing gear to the plane?
Forum: Beginners
04-19-2008, 10:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,203
Posted By ckelloggjr

RE: Saito Twin / Propeller Question?

No problem. I apologize for my abruptness. I am building a Great Planes .60 Piper Cub. I have the engine mounted and the cowling fitted. It's pretty exciting. I have always been the type to go...
Forum: Beginners
04-19-2008, 09:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,203
Posted By ckelloggjr

RE: Saito Twin / Propeller Question?

The FA-90TS is NOT a 2 needle valve engine! It is a single carb, single needle valve engine. I fail to see what the compexity or simplicity of this equipment and/or my experience level has to do with...
04-19-2008, 07:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,095
Posted By ckelloggjr

RE: Aielron Control - Very Discouraged!

Thanks to everyone. I REALLY appreciate the detailed and informative responses. I know it will help me. PLEASE KEEP THE ADVISE COMING.

Thanks again,

ckelloggjr
04-19-2008, 05:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 553
Posted By ckelloggjr

Saito Twin Cylinder Temperature Variation

I have been bench testing my new Saito FA-90TS. I touched the clyinders and the exhausts after it ran. Then I used an temp gun on them. The right cylinder runs 40-60 degrees hotter than the left. ...
Forum: Beginners
04-19-2008, 05:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,203
Posted By ckelloggjr

RE: Saito Twin / Propeller Question?

Thanks to everyone! I bench tested it starting it CCW... it ran like a champ. Now I have to wonder why the right cyl. runs 40-50 degrees hotter than the left???? Any thoughts?
Forum: Beginners
04-19-2008, 07:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,203
Posted By ckelloggjr

RE: Saito Twin / Propeller Question?

I worry because there's nothing to worry about! I really do appreciate all of your inputs. I am going to bnch test it again today running it CCW. We'll see. I am sure it will be OK too.

...
Forum: Beginners
04-18-2008, 03:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,203
Posted By ckelloggjr

RE: Saito Twin / Propeller Question?

Yes. From the front The manual clearly states clockwise. I have had it running on the bench. It seems to run OK, but the prop is blowing in my face as I face the prop. the air should flow back...
Forum: Beginners
04-18-2008, 08:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,203
Posted By ckelloggjr

Saito Twin / Propeller Question?

I have a Saito FA-90TS Flat twin. It starts and runs in a CLOCKWISE direction. Does this mean that I need a propeller with reverse pitch since most engines run counter clockwise?

thanks,

...
04-18-2008, 08:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,095
Posted By ckelloggjr

Aielron Control - Very Discouraged!

On RF G4, Should the plane level out when the stick goes to the center? The plane seems to keep banking.

I am ready to give up ever getting control of the G4. Is there any place I should be...
Forum: Beginners
04-04-2008, 05:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 746
Posted By ckelloggjr

Fuel Tank Mounting?

I am building a Great Planes Cub .60. Is the fuel tank held in place between the fuel tank platforms simply by the 1/2" foam rubber that surrounds it? This seems a little uncertain as far as it...
03-26-2008, 09:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 637
Posted By ckelloggjr

RE: Cub Wheels & Tires Assembly

Thanks for the help. I am taking the Great Planes wheels back to my LHS and getting the Du-Bro brand. They use ONE collar sandwiched between the halfs of the hub. Very nice! I still cannot figure...
03-24-2008, 07:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 637
Posted By ckelloggjr

Cub Wheels & Tires Assembly

Does anyone know how the Du-Bro Cub tires with the split hubs work? I cannot seem to get the collars in the right location. If I had a diagram of their assembly on the axle, that would be great.
...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-18-2008, 09:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,450
Posted By ckelloggjr

RE: Fuel System Question - Saito Twin

I have 1 carb. 1 main high speed needle valve. The book says that the nipple located on the carb inlet goes to the exhaust to drain excess fuel away from the air inlet. I've tried, the hose to the...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-17-2008, 12:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,450
Posted By ckelloggjr

Fuel System Question - Saito Twin

I have a Saito FA-90TS Flat Twin. I am running it on the "bench" to break it in. The fuel pressure to the tank is provided by the crankcase. When I turn it over, the carb. fills up with fuel and...
Forum: Kit Building
02-16-2008, 08:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 628
Posted By ckelloggjr

RE: Help With Cub .60 Kit - Wing Spars??

Thanks for your help. I have already glued them in place. I have loosened them back 3 ribs and I am waiting for GP to send me replacement spars. My LHS did not have the size I need. I plan to cut...
Forum: Kit Building
02-13-2008, 08:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 428
Posted By ckelloggjr

Max. Engine Size for Piper Cub .60

I plan to put an onboard glow system with its own battery, etc... on my Great Planes Piper Cub .60 kit. I want to put a Saito 100T opposing twin on the plane. Is this too much engine, or can I get...
Forum: Kit Building
02-13-2008, 08:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 628
Posted By ckelloggjr

Help With Cub .60 Kit - Wing Spars??

I have a Great Planes Piper Cub .60 size. The plans state to cut off 2" of the forward spar on each wing half. When I tried to cut all 4 spars to the CL of the plans, the two forward spars are TOO...
11-28-2007, 05:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 310
Posted By ckelloggjr

applying monokote

Is there a good link for applying monokote - for beginners? I am building a Cub J-3 .60 kit, and I don't know where to start!
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