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10-02-2014, 06:21 AM
Replies: 2,442
Views: 444,187
Posted By Robtck

I have a cockpit kit and drop tank from Zollner...

I have a cockpit kit and drop tank from Zollner Models. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2036717http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2036718I'm...
02-12-2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 59,460
Posted By Robtck

RE: Black Horse Shrike Commander

I was Planning on buying these model this week. It looks very nice. Now I will have to build a Palmer 1:5 Commander.
03-20-2011, 05:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,063
Posted By Robtck

Help I'm looking for DHC-3 Otter plans

I'm looking for a set of plans for a DHC-3 Otter. I would like to find plan for 80+". But I've yet to find any size plans for the Otter. Does anyone know of plans out there for the Otter?

...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-12-2010, 08:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,222
Posted By Robtck

RE: Hangar 9 Twin Otter Wing Strut Problem

I had the same problem. This is what I did.

I had to cut a small slot on the outboard side of each nacelle for strut clearance. I also had to slot the hole in the strut about 1/8". This is...
08-24-2010, 08:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,077
Posted By Robtck

RE: Super Sportster twin, short flight...

I have a Super Sportster 60 Twin that flys great on OS 55AX engines(when both are running). It's flys ok on one engine at 1/2 throttle, above 1/2 throttle the rudder loses the battle. I added one...
Forum: Kit Building
05-29-2010, 07:40 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 44,976
Posted By Robtck

RE: Super Sportster 60

This is what happened to mine when the right engine quit. I got low and slow and not enough rudder at full power. The right engine quit when the rear part of the muffler come off. It took about...
Forum: Kit Building
05-29-2010, 07:26 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 44,976
Posted By Robtck

RE: Super Sportster 60

aa1a,

I built a SS60 into a twin useing OS55AX engines. They pull it around at about 90 mph. Lands a little fast. Flys good on one engine, but mine runs out of rudder at about half throttle...
Forum: Kit Building
05-27-2010, 08:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,265
Posted By Robtck

RE: Flair DR1 Manual

The CG from the Flair manual "nose down by about 3 degrees when it is supported at a point 65mm back from the leading edge of the middle wing."
Good luck on your maiden flight.

Robert
Forum: Kit Building
05-24-2010, 10:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,265
Posted By Robtck

RE: Flair DR1 Manual

I can scan the instructions and email it to you. Right now i'm covering mine in fabric. I will try to answer any questions you have.

Robert
Forum: Kit Building
05-23-2010, 09:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,265
Posted By Robtck

RE: Flair DR1 Manual

smartmart99

Are you still looking for instructions for the DR1?

Robert
12-13-2009, 01:20 AM
Replies: 670
Views: 126,951
Posted By Robtck

RE: Jensen Ugly Stick Build

Here is the lazer works web site. http://lazer-works.com/rcm.html. There price is $65.05 for a short kit.

Robert
12-12-2009, 05:42 PM
Replies: 670
Views: 126,951
Posted By Robtck

RE: Jensen Ugly Stick Build

You picked one of the best planes for your first kit. Like Sean said, it's easy to build. Are you going to cut your own parts or get a lazer pack? Lazer works has a good short kit. He gives you...
12-12-2009, 05:32 PM
Replies: 670
Views: 126,951
Posted By Robtck

RE: Jensen Ugly Stick Build

Got to test fly the stick last Sunday. I got one flight in, because the tail wheel wheelcollar came off and I had every size allen wrench but the size I needed. The flight lasted about eight...
12-02-2009, 08:49 PM
Replies: 670
Views: 126,951
Posted By Robtck

RE: Jensen Ugly Stick Build

No test flight as of yet. The big brown truck dropped off my radio on Tuesday. Now I just have to wait for good weather. I'm hopeful this next week I can test fly it.

Robert
Forum: Kit Building
11-27-2009, 09:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,265
Posted By Robtck

RE: Flair DR1 Manual

Thank you for the insight. Your Dr1 looks nice. What engine did you use?
Forum: Kit Building
11-26-2009, 01:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,265
Posted By Robtck

RE: Flair DR1 Manual

Any help on how this plane flies would be great.

Robert
Forum: Kit Building
11-23-2009, 09:06 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,130
Posted By Robtck

RE: Here today, gone tomorrow

I've been buying kits three times faster then I can build them. Now a number of the kits in my inventory are no longer available. I have 29 kits and maybe 16 are still avaiable. I plan on building...
Forum: Kit Building
11-23-2009, 08:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,265
Posted By Robtck

Flair DR1 Manual

I was woundering if anyone has a Flair DR1 manual they can copy or sale. My Dr1 is about 70% built and my manual is missing after moving. I called Radical RC which is the importer for Flair. They...
11-21-2009, 10:18 PM
Replies: 670
Views: 126,951
Posted By Robtck

RE: Jensen Ugly Stick Build

Tonight I removed the engine and engine mount. Install a smaller mount the reinstalled the engine very close to the firewall. This only moved the CG from the front of the spar to the back of the...
11-20-2009, 09:49 PM
Replies: 670
Views: 126,951
Posted By Robtck

RE: Jensen Ugly Stick Build

The OS61FX is 6.5 oz. heavier then the 46FX. The heavier engine and larger engine mount might be my problem. The RX battery(1800mah) is under the trailing edge of wing. This was as back as I could...
11-20-2009, 02:34 PM
Replies: 670
Views: 126,951
Posted By Robtck

RE: Jensen Ugly Stick Build

The CG is right on the main spar. I think its at 3.50 inches. I uesd the GP 60-120 engine mount. I'm sure if it's a lot heavier then the 40-60 mount. This might be part of the problem since the...
11-20-2009, 12:01 PM
Replies: 670
Views: 126,951
Posted By Robtck

RE: Jensen Ugly Stick Build

Sean, Thank you
I have you to thank. Before reading this thread I never thought about building one. This just shows that some planes are timeless. I still need to add a white border around the...
11-19-2009, 08:50 PM
Replies: 670
Views: 126,951
Posted By Robtck

RE: Jensen Ugly Stick Build

After reading about this plane, I just had to build one. I used the Lazer Works short kit and RCM Plans, which made for a fast build. From start to finsh was only 4 week. I still need to test fly...
10-23-2009, 09:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 984
Posted By Robtck

RE: concept models

I ordered the 1/4 fleet biplane this week. He is still in business.
08-30-2009, 11:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,191
Posted By Robtck

RE: Stand off scale JU52-3M

Ram-bro Based of the length of the fuselage the wing needs to be 80.5"

Got more work done on the fuselage. The plan is to finish the fuselage, then start on the wing.

1) Covering on...
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