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Forum: Seaplanes
06-04-2017, 12:36 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 147,900
Posted By RobKit

Very interesting build approach,, Looking forward...

Very interesting build approach,, Looking forward to the progress,,
What is your plan for the rounded surfaces ? can that be done in the printer ?

Maybe you can make this in to a commersial...
Forum: Seaplanes
06-01-2017, 01:39 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 147,900
Posted By RobKit

Smile Interesting project !! So if I understand it...

Interesting project !!

So if I understand it correctly it is ABS plastic you are using ?? can you share the spec ?
I suppose you are looking for a stronger & lighter NS in the end, hope you will...
Forum: Seaplanes
05-09-2017, 03:16 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 147,900
Posted By RobKit

Thanks, I read it long time ago and finally found...

Thanks, I read it long time ago and finally found it again,,
What happened with the project, did it ever fly ?

I will certanly look in to how to combine materials and make a "hybrid" I would love...
Forum: Seaplanes
05-07-2017, 11:04 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 147,900
Posted By RobKit

Question Yes you are right,, donīt know what I was...

Yes you are right,, donīt know what I was thinking ..
(I was not drunk so canīt use that excuse)

As I said, have to plan this carefully..
Step one is to figure out where the weight "traps" are...
Forum: Seaplanes
05-03-2017, 10:47 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 147,900
Posted By RobKit

That is a considerable altitude for any...

That is a considerable altitude for any aircraft,, And have to be considered for TO and landing performance,
even a 737 have to adjust its TO/landing distance
I have built 3 Polaris (RIP),,have two...
Forum: Seaplanes
05-02-2017, 02:50 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 147,900
Posted By RobKit

Aha ok..Yes I agree it is better to keep the esc...

Aha ok..Yes I agree it is better to keep the esc close to the battery,, Think I read about that model with balsa and foam, yes maybe that is the way forward..
I have experimented a lot with high pwr...
Forum: Seaplanes
04-30-2017, 03:16 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 147,900
Posted By RobKit

Thanks,, that is great info... I am suprsed that...

Thanks,, that is great info... I am suprsed that you are using that small amount of power, but on the other hand you seem to have managed to keep the Northstar very light,,
If you are to move the...
Forum: Seaplanes
04-29-2017, 02:12 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 147,900
Posted By RobKit

Thanks for sharing information of your setup.. I...

Thanks for sharing information of your setup.. I agree that it would be interesting to balance it as close as possible to the step..
Can you tell us what motor/wires/esc you are using ? I suppose...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-18-2017, 10:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,924
Posted By RobKit

Aha ok, Thanks for your suggestions,, addīs is...

Aha ok, Thanks for your suggestions,, addīs is the way the site is financed or maybe itīs a "overlay from google..//Rob
Forum: Seaplanes
04-18-2017, 02:32 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 147,900
Posted By RobKit

Well, I can see the logic in your approach with...

Well, I can see the logic in your approach with regards to models in general, however,, your asumption is correct. The Northstar drawing/instructions say clearly 2 inches ahead of the step with empty...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-17-2017, 09:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,924
Posted By RobKit

Thanks, I might do that,, Have you tried yours...

Thanks, I might do that,, Have you tried yours yet ? what was the result ?
//Rob
Forum: Seaplanes
04-17-2017, 03:21 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 147,900
Posted By RobKit

Yes, that is right,,, it should be balanced empty...

Yes, that is right,,, it should be balanced empty at 2 inches ahead of the step...so when you fill the tank the balance moves one inch closer to the step... anyway I am very interested in your...
Forum: Seaplanes
04-17-2017, 06:19 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 147,900
Posted By RobKit

This is what I mean,, its easy to get...

This is what I mean,, its easy to get confused,,.. if you burn 8oz fuel the tail gets 8oz lighter... the balace point (whatever you have balanced it on) moves back (towards rear) about one inch when...
Forum: Seaplanes
04-17-2017, 03:24 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 147,900
Posted By RobKit

Northstar CG

I know that the topic have been discussed over and over again..:rolleyes:
Sometimes I get confused anyway,,:confused: I started to think about CG after a question to me in this forum about "my best...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-17-2017, 12:08 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,924
Posted By RobKit

Thank you :rolleyes: I am not shure I can...

Thank you :rolleyes:

I am not shure I can use a pipe on my application, It is a Northstar and a pipe would be very long, think I am limited to do what I can with a "normal" muffler size. I also...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-16-2017, 01:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,924
Posted By RobKit

OS55HZ-R conversion done !!

Finally I was able to make a nut allowing me to use proper spinner aswell...

So the needed stuff is a propdrive, a propnut (due to the shorter shaft), and a muffler,
I ordered a cheep muffler...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-19-2017, 08:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,924
Posted By RobKit

Yes you are probably right, but at the same time...

Yes you are probably right, but at the same time people are using it,, I just want to know what their experiance is.. Glass filled nylon is very heavy for my application (100gram+) so I might...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-19-2017, 07:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,924
Posted By RobKit

I am going to run the Engine for the first time...

I am going to run the Engine for the first time next week, I am still fiddeling with the engine mount, would love to use the back plate bolts (M3), but as an other modelist said,, "its a risk to take...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-19-2017, 01:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,924
Posted By RobKit

The 55hz-r is now delivered and converted,,...

The 55hz-r is now delivered and converted,, loking at your engine mount !! is it original OS mount ? Is there any issues using the back cover bolts it sems a bit week for my liking, will it be...
Forum: Seaplanes
02-22-2017, 03:03 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 147,900
Posted By RobKit

Thanks for your reply, Confirmed to be...

Thanks for your reply,
Confirmed to be symetrical, I had a conversation with the foam core manufacturer.
So I will just add some carbon tubes, sheet with 1mm balsa and install it on the fuse.. ;-)
Forum: Seaplanes
02-20-2017, 07:22 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 147,900
Posted By RobKit

What I can messure at wing center (thickest part)...

What I can messure at wing center (thickest part) it seems to be symetrical, what is more difficult to see or messure is if the cord changes towards the wing tip..
Forum: Seaplanes
02-20-2017, 06:50 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 147,900
Posted By RobKit

Gentlemen, this might "sound" insane, But I...

Gentlemen, this might "sound" insane, But I ordered a pair of pre-cut foam wing cores and canīt figure out what is up versus down,,, Does anyone know if the wing profile is symetrical, or not ????...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-13-2017, 01:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,924
Posted By RobKit

Thanks..,,, as I suspected 9,5=3/8inch .....

Thanks..,,, as I suspected 9,5=3/8inch .. roughly.
GREAT VIDEOs !! Must be fun flying 3D,, have to try that some time.
I am in a conversion project, waiting for my 55HZ-R to arrive, My intention...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-09-2017, 12:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,924
Posted By RobKit

Hi, what is the inner diameter of the collet ?...

Hi, what is the inner diameter of the collet ? (diameter of the shaft )

//Rob
Forum: Seaplanes
02-03-2017, 10:37 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 147,900
Posted By RobKit

Yes it is insane,, messured 180kmh last summer,...

Yes it is insane,, messured 180kmh last summer, and I actually dont go that fast all the time, but I like to fly it vertical and it seams like it can do it for ever and ever..
CG is for me a matter...
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