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Forum: Speed - Electric
07-19-2011, 08:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 594
Posted By wja

ESC for Astro Ferrite 40 Marine motors?

I’m building a 1/16th scale PT Boat and have 3 Astro Ferrite 40 Marine motors to power the three props. I’m planning on setting it up with two outside (left) props to be on one channel and...
Forum: RC Scale Boating
08-24-2006, 02:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,270
Posted By wja

Motor/ESC suggestions for a 60” PT Boat?

I recently picked up a 60” PT Boat and I’m now trying figure out what electric Motors/ESC(s) might be a suitable for this boat. I’m thinking of using 3 direct drive motors with port and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-06-2004, 01:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,587
Posted By wja

RE: Looking for Engine Suggestions for Royal F8F Bearcat

Thanks for your suggestions guys. I’m tempted to use either the RCV90 or 120 engine primarily because their design fits nicely within the cowl and supposedly has enough torque to spin a 4-blade...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-05-2004, 09:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,587
Posted By wja

Looking for Engine Suggestions for Royal F8F Bearcat

I’m in a middle of building the Royal F8F Bearcat kit and I’m looking for suggestions in regards to a suitable engine for this plane. This kit has a wingspan of 62.2” and I’m guessing that it...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-15-2004, 03:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,148
Posted By wja

RE: Best engine for a Platt Spitfire?

I appreciate all the insight I received here thus far. I used this opportunity to do a little research in regards to use of gas engines in RC planes and it definitely appears like there is a growing...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-14-2004, 06:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,148
Posted By wja

RE: Best engine for a Platt Spitfire?

Al and f4U5, thanks for your input. I was leaning towards going with the Moki 1.8 since I have never used a gas engine in any off my planes. I’ve been reluctant to go with gassers previously...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-14-2004, 10:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,148
Posted By wja

Best engine for a Platt Spitfire?

I’m getting ready to start building Dave Platt’s 1/5th scale Spitfire kit and I was wondering what engine would be ideally suited for this plane? I was contemplating using a Moki 2.10 for power,...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-22-2004, 09:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,009
Posted By wja

RE: Dave Platt’s method of simulating fabric covered surfaces?

Todd, thanks for sharing that idea! I must say the control surfaces on your 109 look great. I just might have to borrow your idea on one of my projects!
Waldemar
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-21-2004, 03:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,009
Posted By wja

Dave Platt’s method of simulating fabric covered surfaces?

I recently watched Dave Platt’s video series on building and fiberglassing. In his videos he suggests that the fabric covered control surfaces are more realistically simulated by building solid...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-20-2004, 10:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,309
Posted By wja

RE: Need some help with old Royal Bearcat kit

I bought this kit half-finished ages ago and unfortunately the guy I bought it from butchered the aluminum cowl to make room for some oversized engine that he was planning on using. Given that I am...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-20-2004, 10:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,309
Posted By wja

RE: Need some help with old Royal Bearcat kit

Thanks Scott,
I went back and did some more research and it looks like number of other people have previously recommended this engine for this kit, so I will definitely look into it especially...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-19-2004, 10:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,309
Posted By wja

Need some help with old Royal Bearcat kit

I finally decided to finish my old Royal Bearcat kit that’s been sitting on the backburner for ages. I plan on using a set of old Rom-Air retracts in this kit, which come with 3/16-inch wire...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-09-2004, 09:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 864
Posted By wja

RE: Holman or Reines FW190A kit?

JG that is one great looking FW. What engine do you have installed in it and how much did your plane end up weighing? Did you have to put any extra weight in the nose? Likewise, what retracts did you...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-08-2004, 07:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 864
Posted By wja

RE: Holman or Reines FW190A kit?

Am I correct in assuming that the Holman components are compatible with Raines’ glass fuse? What about Platt components like the gun kit, Rack kit or the scale prop, are these components compatible...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-08-2004, 10:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 864
Posted By wja

Holman or Reines FW190A kit?

I am looking to get a FW190A kit in the 80” wingspan range. Two of the kits I’m considering are the ones offered by Bob Holman and Scott Reines. I believe that both of those kits are based on the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-10-2003, 11:07 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,420
Posted By wja

RE: Fw190A8

JG, Thanks for the update! I have shindin retracts on order for FW190D as well as the Spitfire, as such, I was a little concerned when I read that you had a problem with the retracts. Anyway, it was...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-09-2003, 03:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 461
Posted By wja

Holman or Raines FW190A kit?

I have a set of Platt retracts intended for an 80” FW190. As such, I’m considering getting either the Bob Holman’s “Epoxy Glass Semi Kit” or the one that Scott Raines offers. Since both of...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-02-2003, 10:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,420
Posted By wja

RE: Fw190A8

JG, earlier you mentioned that you had problems with the Shindin retracts and had to remove part of the gear doors in order for them to lock. What did you do to resolve the problem and have you been...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-31-2003, 02:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 597
Posted By wja

Is there a laser-cutter who has components for Platt FW190 short kit?

Recently I got a great deal on a set of Platt FW190 competition retracts. Now of course, I need a FW190 kit to go with those retracts. Having recently purchased, Dave Platt’s construction videos, I...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-29-2003, 11:26 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 34,892
Posted By wja

RE: Dave Platt FW-190 Project

Drifter,
Thanks for that post! I just picked up a set of Platt competition retracts for the FW190 at a really low price and now of course I need to get me an FW190 to go along with these retracts....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-28-2003, 09:21 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 34,892
Posted By wja

RE: Dave Platt FW-190 Project

Doug,
What year and month of RCM is this article in?
Thanks,
Val
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-22-2003, 10:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,924
Posted By wja

RE: Yellow Aircraft prices

I was told to call ahead of time and schedule an appointment before coming. If anything this might be a good idea just to make sure that they have on hand the kit you might be interested in.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-22-2003, 08:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,924
Posted By wja

RE: Yellow Aircraft prices

I guess I got lucky because I had no problem reaching them yesterday. In any case, I was told that at this point they have the Razorback version in stock but the Bubble version of P-47 won’t be in...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-21-2003, 10:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,193
Posted By wja

RE: Ziroli or Yellow Aircraft P-47?

Bob, I’ll second the request to see some pictures of your SE5a project. Also please document your progress on the Jug when you get to working on it again. I’ll probably be tackling a P-47 project...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-20-2003, 09:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,193
Posted By wja

RE: Ziroli or Yellow Aircraft P-47?

Thanks for that info Bob. If that cockpit is any indication of the way the rest of your Jug will look like, I think you’ll have a winner on you hands. Anyway, it definitely sounds like one can’t...
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