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Forum: User Product Reviews
01-11-2013, 04:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,045
Posted By aircowboy

AVOID BANANA HOBBY AT ALL COST!

Their stuff looks good on the website, but dont be fooled! I purchased 4 planes from Banana Hobby. I should have bought just one first, before wasting my money. Sure, the planes look great on the...
Forum: Electric RC Helis
01-11-2013, 04:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,887
Posted By aircowboy

RE: booo to banana hobby

I agree! Do not buy from Banana Hobby! I ordered a 4S LiPo battery and they sent me a 2S battery. I have been trying and trying to get them to send me the correct battery but they do not respond...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-17-2006, 07:38 PM
Replies: 1,852
Views: 336,396
Posted By aircowboy

RE: P-6E Curtis hawk (build thread)

My Hawk has a Saito 125 in it and the maiden flight was flawless. This plane flew easily with the 125. Takeoff roll could be reduced to under 10 feet if you advance the throttle quick enough. The...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-15-2006, 07:58 PM
Replies: 1,852
Views: 336,396
Posted By aircowboy

RE: P-6E Curtis hawk (build thread)

I noticed there are no exhaust stacks or machine guns on your cowl. How come?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-26-2006, 09:46 PM
Replies: 1,852
Views: 336,396
Posted By aircowboy

RE: P-6E Curtis hawk (build thread)

Hookemut,

Where did you get the Echo 21? And did it come with electronic ignition?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-22-2006, 04:07 PM
Replies: 1,852
Views: 336,396
Posted By aircowboy

RE: P-6E Curtis hawk (build thread)

I just weighed the plane and it is 14 lbs but there is almost a full tank of fuel still. The prop is a 2-blade prop. I do not know what the oil content is for Cool Power 15%, only that it is all...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-22-2006, 12:14 PM
Replies: 1,852
Views: 336,396
Posted By aircowboy

RE: P-6E Curtis hawk (build thread)

FLIGHT REPORT: P-6E Hawk with Saito 125

I did the maiden flight today. The Saito 125 started right up and no adjustments were needed. The motor had 2 tanks of fuel through it during the 40...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
01-17-2006, 02:35 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 198,254
Posted By aircowboy

RE: Top-Flite T-34

Pictures of my Evolution 100 install.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-09-2006, 10:04 PM
Replies: 1,852
Views: 336,396
Posted By aircowboy

RE: P-6E Curtis hawk (build thread)

I was looking at the squadron photo(post#342 on page 14) and didnt notice until I looked again. Did Anyone notice how close they are to each other? That is impressive! Even th best aerobatic...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-09-2006, 09:59 PM
Replies: 1,852
Views: 336,396
Posted By aircowboy

RE: P-6E Curtis hawk (build thread)

Wile E,
You are going to make that panel replaceable, right? It wouldn't look very good left open like that all the time.
Forum: Questions and Answers
01-04-2006, 07:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,758
Posted By aircowboy

RE: STARTER NOT STRONG ENOUGH!- any suggestions?

My Torquemaster 180 has the banana clips supplied by and installed by the manufacturer. It still makes no sense why the 180 has less power than my Tower Hobbies regular starter. I will check all...
Forum: Questions and Answers
01-03-2006, 03:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 681
Posted By aircowboy

RE: Problems with Hangar 9 Ultra-Paint

I have been in the automotive paint business for many years and I believe the problem is improper mixing. The paint may not have been shaken long enough to mix the solvents properly. Spray paints...
Forum: Questions and Answers
01-03-2006, 09:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,758
Posted By aircowboy

RE: STARTER NOT STRONG ENOUGH!- any suggestions?

I always back the prop up to give it a running start. The torquemaster 180 will not turn over my Evo 100 or Saito 125. I tried my Tower Hobbies Deluxe starter rated for up to 60 size engines and it...
Forum: Questions and Answers
01-02-2006, 07:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,758
Posted By aircowboy

RE: STARTER NOT STRONG ENOUGH!- any suggestions?

Ed M.
What are you using for a starter battery? Can you stall the starter with your bare hands?
Forum: Questions and Answers
01-02-2006, 07:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,758
Posted By aircowboy

RE: STARTER NOT STRONG ENOUGH!- any suggestions?

Thanks for the advice Richard.

I checked the brushes on my starter and they are worn in fine. There doesnt seem to be any reason why this starter shouldnt turn over my 1.00 with ease. I am...
Forum: Questions and Answers
01-02-2006, 06:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,758
Posted By aircowboy

RE: STARTER NOT STRONG ENOUGH!- any suggestions?

I was wondering about the brush contact not being worn in. I will check that. Richard, I really like that starter setup and it may be a serious consideration. The wires on my starter are the ones...
Forum: Questions and Answers
01-02-2006, 11:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,758
Posted By aircowboy

STARTER NOT STRONG ENOUGH!- any suggestions?

I have 2 starters, a tower hobbies deluxe and a new hobbico 180. The Tower starter would not start my Evolution 1.00 engine so I bought the Hobbico 180, but it doesnt have any more power than the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-26-2005, 09:27 AM
Replies: 1,852
Views: 336,396
Posted By aircowboy

RE: P-6E Curtis hawk (build thread)

Here are some more pics of my Hawk, nearly completed. Notice how I mounted my weightbox. By mounting on rails forward of the firewall, I was able to reduce the amount of weight required to balance...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-23-2005, 09:09 PM
Replies: 1,852
Views: 336,396
Posted By aircowboy

RE: P-6E Curtis hawk (build thread)

Here is a picture of my Saito 125 install. Sorry for the bad picture. I will post better ones later. My control surfaces are also removeable for future repairs. I simply intalled pinned hinges,...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-29-2005, 07:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,210
Posted By aircowboy

I ordered parts, but get no response

I ordered parts from US engines and its been almost a week and they havent shipped. Are they still in business?
Forum: Glow Engines
09-13-2005, 03:51 PM
Replies: 54,857
Views: 5,416,302
Posted By aircowboy

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

Thanks, I have a puller, but was afraid to try before asking.
Forum: Glow Engines
09-13-2005, 03:34 PM
Replies: 54,857
Views: 5,416,302
Posted By aircowboy

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

How do I remove the propeller drive hub from a Saito 100? I need to replace the bearings, along with a few other parts. Thanks.
Forum: O.S. Engines Support
09-09-2005, 07:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 839
Posted By aircowboy

RE: 91FX solutions?

I dont think fuel foaming is my problem. I have had 2 other engines in this plane, an Evo 61NT and a Saito 100 4 stroke, and didnt have this problem. My prop is balanced and the engine is running...
Forum: O.S. Engines Support
09-07-2005, 08:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 839
Posted By aircowboy

91FX solutions?

I have a 91FX with about a gallon of fuel through it. I have read several post about bubbles in the fuel and found that I have the same problem. I have replaced the glowplug, moved the needle valve...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
05-05-2005, 07:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 514
Posted By aircowboy

Rx battery drain question

I am using a Hydramax 1200 mah NiMH rx battery in my Giant Aeromaster. I have cycled the battery and the capacity is fine, but after one 10 minute flight, more than half of the capacity is used up. ...
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