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Forum: 3D Flying!
03-16-2008, 06:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 575
Posted By Plummet

Funtana 50 ARF TANK TOO BIG and TOO SMALL

I think there's an issue with the Funtana 50 ARF I just assembled... The tank (11 oz, pre-assembled, came with kit) doesn't fit behind the bulkead. I haven't read about any problems on-line... it's...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
09-06-2007, 06:51 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 23,367
Posted By Plummet

RE: 2.4 GHz - A Broad Market Review

For what it's worth...

Been flying at my local field for several years and hadn't experienced a hit (that I was aware of) until I lost two planes this month - Actually one was when an instructor...
Forum: Questions and Answers
09-29-2006, 12:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 438
Posted By Plummet

RE: Prop pitch advice...

Thanks Carrell, my lhs has a pretty good supply of APC props. Assuming I have clearance for a 12" prop... I'll give it a shot this weekend. Thanks again.
Forum: Questions and Answers
09-28-2006, 11:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 438
Posted By Plummet

Prop pitch advice...

I have had a difficult time slowing my Sig 4 Star 40 down for landing (O.S. 46AX w/ 10x6 prop). Someone mentioned to me at the field that the 4 star is notorious for this and that I should move to...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-26-2004, 10:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 643
Posted By Plummet

RE: ST G-61 Ring dies on take-off

In general when I get done flying my plane is covered with fuel. But it was strange, I did a pinch test (which would normally give me an increase in RPM) and it stayed flat and then died off, so I...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-25-2004, 10:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 643
Posted By Plummet

ST G-61 Ring dies on take-off

My G-61 seems to run quite smoothly. Once it is warm I can instantly go from idle to full throttle without hesitation. It seems to run fine while in the air as well. It's just during take off that...
Forum: Questions and Answers
05-21-2004, 10:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 949
Posted By Plummet

RE: 20 min Finish Cure WILL NOT HARDEN

Oh yeah, one other little lesson learned... Don't use those handy little SOLO plastic cups to hold your acetone during a cleanup job[X(]
Forum: Questions and Answers
05-21-2004, 10:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 949
Posted By Plummet

RE: 20 min Finish Cure WILL NOT HARDEN

Thanks for the advice:

What I couldn't get with a heat gun, paper towels, (and about 5 minuets); I got with forceps, acetone, and cotton-balls (and another 10 mins). Last night I mixed up that...
Forum: Questions and Answers
05-19-2004, 09:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 949
Posted By Plummet

RE: 20 min Finish Cure WILL NOT HARDEN

Is acetone the best solvent to use?
Forum: Questions and Answers
05-18-2004, 11:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 949
Posted By Plummet

20 min Finish Cure WILL NOT HARDEN

Just fuelproofed my engine compartment with 20 min Finish Cure epoxy. (My local hobby store puts a sticker on it so it looks like their brand; you probably got the same stuff in your store). After...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-13-2004, 07:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 765
Posted By Plummet

RE: Gosh Darn Muffler Bolts Vibrate Loose

Thanks for the replies guys. I am using a gasket (original of course is gone, but I bought material and have been dutifully making new ones) I will try without. If that doesn't work I'll move on to...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-12-2004, 10:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 765
Posted By Plummet

Gosh Darn Muffler Bolts Vibrate Loose

Ringed Super Tigre 71... tried lock tight, lock nuts, and split washers. nothing seems to help. One time the engine started sounding really nasty - I landed it and the muffler was literally...
Forum: Kit Building
03-11-2004, 01:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,163
Posted By Plummet

RE: Sig Somethin Extra Fuel Tank & Build Tips/?'s

Thank you for this post. I am in the middle of building my SE40 and had pretty much decided on the 10 oz tank. I will be going 10 oz for sure now. Check out the "strong 40 for Something Extra"...
Forum: Kit Building
03-11-2004, 12:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,079
Posted By Plummet

RE: Great Planes Piper J3 Cub - Does size matter???

Good input. What engine would you select for you Cub?
Forum: Glow Engines
03-11-2004, 01:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 799
Posted By Plummet

RE: Replacing a Super Tigre .51 with ???

Would you have been happy with the ST .51 if (believe me in my case this would be a big if) you hadn't crashed it so much? I have had great results with the ST .61 (ringed) and am currently...
Forum: Kit Building
03-10-2004, 08:54 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,079
Posted By Plummet

Great Planes Piper J3 Cub - Does size matter???

I have built and flown a couple 60 sized kits (one trainer, and one pattern). I like the 60 size for its visibility and (perceived) ease of handling. I am setting out to build the 60 sized Great...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-09-2004, 11:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,749
Posted By Plummet

RE: Need a strong .40 for SIG Something Extra

Do you think as highly of their .51?
Forum: Glow Engines
03-09-2004, 10:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,749
Posted By Plummet

Need a strong .40 for SIG Something Extra

I am engine shopping for a strong .40 size - SIG recommends as high as .50 2S. I had decided on the OS .50 SX (Ringed) until I read the thread on the demise of OS (although it seemed to focus more...
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