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Forum: Control Lines
12-11-2023, 08:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,979
Posted By aspeed

Just thought I would mention that BOTH leadouts...

Just thought I would mention that BOTH leadouts pulled out on my Bislob. First was the up line, smashing the ground hard, then the down line pulled out too, from the extra stress. I figured the...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-23-2023, 07:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,003
Posted By aspeed

Why do you add .6 to the swept volume? It is...

Why do you add .6 to the swept volume? It is just the ratio of the combustion chamber volume to the swept volume IMHO.
Forum: Glow Engines
10-21-2023, 08:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,003
Posted By aspeed

I got 12.5 to 1. (7.5 / .6) You have to...

I got 12.5 to 1. (7.5 / .6) You have to remember that almost half of the stroke is not being compressed on a 2 stroke so that lowers the actual compression ratio a lot. I am sure there is a chart...
Forum: Control Lines
10-21-2023, 07:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,000
Posted By aspeed

Lots of the guys use the smaller 1/4" diameter...

Lots of the guys use the smaller 1/4" diameter bore hole from the OS .25 carb to detune the .40 and .46 motors. This essentially gives a more even run because of more suction and makes setting the...
09-28-2023, 09:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,239
Posted By aspeed

I tend to agree with .049 Flyer about the...

I tend to agree with .049 Flyer about the symmetrical airfoil. All my trainers were flat bottomed Clark Y type airfoils and when adding power they all tended to go high, same when heading into the...
08-17-2023, 04:01 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 35,804
Posted By aspeed

about Page...

about Page (http://www.ajhobby.com/textlinks.asp?page=about) Jack knows everybody. Not sure how he is doing. He must be 150 years old by now.
08-17-2023, 08:34 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 35,804
Posted By aspeed

If you are in Toronto, have you met up with the...

If you are in Toronto, have you met up with the Balsa Beavers club at Centennial Park? Lots of guys there are into the stinkers, and could help. Might have to arrange times to find someone. Maybe...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-08-2023, 05:59 PM
Replies: 2,309
Views: 318,987
Posted By aspeed

I have not run anything that big, but why not...

I have not run anything that big, but why not just run them on glow fuel. If you mix it yourself with no nitro, the cost is not really an issue.
Forum: Glow Engines
07-16-2023, 07:58 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 38,159
Posted By aspeed

Don't forget the SH brand engines (Magnum)....

Don't forget the SH brand engines (Magnum). Pretty cheap, and probably work well for a utility plane. PAW is still going, mostly diesels, and Fora is still getting a few engines out the door. Just...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-09-2023, 04:54 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 38,159
Posted By aspeed

It is a big set up and quite close tolerances. I...

It is a big set up and quite close tolerances. I would guess two or three hours each. Don't know anyone that works for half of minimum wage that has the skills and machinery. My neighbor charged...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-09-2023, 04:15 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 38,159
Posted By aspeed

Some of the more popular old Rossi and Supertiger...

Some of the more popular old Rossi and Supertiger sets are made by Hodakov Tolik, and Brian Gardiner might have some stuff for OS LA .40 or .46 motors. They are generally about $80 a set, some with a...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-07-2023, 12:13 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 38,159
Posted By aspeed

They are fine. You get your money's worth...

They are fine. You get your money's worth usually. There was a few bad batches though.
Forum: Glow Engines
07-07-2023, 10:16 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 38,159
Posted By aspeed

It seems pretty expensive when compared to a new...

It seems pretty expensive when compared to a new motor like an SH/Magnum or the old Sanye ASP which are not in business any more. Then again, Sanye sold cheap motors to get all the market share from...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-07-2023, 08:58 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 38,159
Posted By aspeed

Bearings can be sourced elsewhere fairly cheap. ...

Bearings can be sourced elsewhere fairly cheap. I very seldom have needed to change any. The piston/liner is an issue for sure. OS stuff is quite expensive, but really all that is still in...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-07-2023, 07:41 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 38,159
Posted By aspeed

What a long dragged out thread. I will continue...

What a long dragged out thread. I will continue this. I have ruined the plating on an LA .15. My fault for using swap meet fuel that smelled like thinner. I have bought a few with peeled liners...
02-27-2023, 05:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,713
Posted By aspeed

I use an adjustable wrench and crank it on pretty...

I use an adjustable wrench and crank it on pretty hard and never had a problem except over time the wood props dried out a bit and had to be retightened. The wire through the hole may not be able to...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-14-2023, 04:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,270
Posted By aspeed

I've worn out a few Bees from leaking out of the...

I've worn out a few Bees from leaking out of the crank at the front. Would just rev up, slow down, rev up... Also one TD .051 piston cyl. . Got it well used and ran it a few times, but it was just...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-14-2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,270
Posted By aspeed

You know you can just solder up the hole where...

You know you can just solder up the hole where the needle goes in, and then use a remote needle. May cost a bit but it works good and keeps your fingers away from the prop. If you don't have the...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-14-2023, 01:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,270
Posted By aspeed

I have one of those mufflers too. First time I...

I have one of those mufflers too. First time I tried it the revs went up and down. Didn't know it was a throttle too. Opened up the slots so it worked only as a muffler. Wish I didn't do that now...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-14-2023, 09:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,270
Posted By aspeed

I think it should be a good venture. I heard...

I think it should be a good venture. I heard 1,000 units. Maybe making the fine thread needle valve too. I really don't see why they would bother making the old stock needle assembly, but more...
01-27-2023, 07:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,240
Posted By aspeed

I was informed recently that more power gives the...

I was informed recently that more power gives the same effect as nose weight. I have found the same tail heaviness in my electrics too, as I seem to use less power on the throttle stick compared to...
Forum: RC Combat
01-27-2023, 07:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,281
Posted By aspeed

Late to the party. The guys in my old club trace...

Late to the party. The guys in my old club trace the Stryker onto the 1/2" pink styrofoam for their planes. No streamers, just fly until there is one. They repair them with a hot glue gun which is...
01-08-2023, 09:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,345
Posted By aspeed

While far from being and expert on receivers,...

While far from being and expert on receivers, maybe the coated means a conformal coating, which is just an epoxy painted over the electronics to keep them from shaking loose from vibrations. Maybe it...
Forum: Control Lines
01-08-2023, 08:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,887
Posted By aspeed

I think all the "Top flyers" are going electric...

I think all the "Top flyers" are going electric now. The low pitch props are the normal to slow them down when heading down hill and keep the engine in it's power band.
01-03-2023, 10:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,638
Posted By aspeed

They were the prices for a few years at least....

They were the prices for a few years at least. They would go in and out of stock, I think because guys would buy a bunch and they would reorder a variety of sizes that no one wanted. I also got a .21...
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