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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-07-2020, 04:37 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 635,668
Posted By kevarc

I used the engine box from KELEO or CH ignitions...

I used the engine box from KELEO or CH ignitions now. The box worked very nicely and was easy to install!
Everything aligned perfectly!
Kevin
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-14-2018, 06:39 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 635,668
Posted By kevarc

I have saito 90r in mine and had to fill the ring...

I have saito 90r in mine and had to fill the ring at the front of the cowl with lead shot.
Kevin
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-16-2018, 05:48 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 635,668
Posted By kevarc

I have the air retracts and the only issue I have...

I have the air retracts and the only issue I have had is the locking lever not releasing and allowing the gear to come down.
I did have to rebuild them after my engine quit, and did not have the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-03-2017, 02:28 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 635,668
Posted By kevarc

Scott, Yes I ran two break-in tanks through it....

Scott,
Yes I ran two break-in tanks through it.
I never tried to tune it.
Kevin
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-02-2017, 08:46 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 635,668
Posted By kevarc

Hey Scott, I was definitely slower than I...

Hey Scott,
I was definitely slower than I should have been on the landing but it did not stall as much as just drop when the engine quit.
It came down on the gear, thankful it stayed level and did...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-01-2017, 10:26 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 635,668
Posted By kevarc

I am using the saito Fg90-r3. It only has about...

I am using the saito Fg90-r3. It only has about 5 tanks through it. Runs strong, Not sure why it quit but I was throttled back at the time and should not have been with this plane.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-31-2017, 04:54 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 635,668
Posted By kevarc

I was able to get mine up for the second time....

I was able to get mine up for the second time. Used all of the runway width and length on take off.
Made 7 or 8 passes. really like the way she flys!
Dropped the flaps and gear and lined up to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-25-2017, 02:25 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 635,668
Posted By kevarc

Flyingchef, If I can get a few more flights on...

Flyingchef,
If I can get a few more flights on mine I will bring it out to Warbirds over Denver.
I ended up with your old PICA P51 Kit.
Kevin
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-19-2017, 04:38 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 635,668
Posted By kevarc

Thanks, it was pretty windy so I did not use...

Thanks, it was pretty windy so I did not use flaps.
The plane is heavy enough I should have used them.
I am just glad I did not hit a prairie dog hole!
Can't wait to get here up again!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-16-2017, 09:30 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 635,668
Posted By kevarc

I finally got the maiden flight in! It was a...

I finally got the maiden flight in!
It was a cool with about a 15mph wind right down the runway.
Here is a poor quality video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU2eHEL85w4&t=175s
Flew fine but the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-21-2017, 04:16 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 635,668
Posted By kevarc

Hoping to maiden the Corsair this weekend! I...

Hoping to maiden the Corsair this weekend!
I put about 2 lbs of lead in the front of the cowl when I was going to use the FG60.
After installing the FG90 the CG is right in the middle of the given...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-05-2017, 02:51 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 635,668
Posted By kevarc

Got the second break-in tank through the engine...

Got the second break-in tank through the engine today.
Also ran it for a few minutes at the normal needle settings.
Sweet!
Now on to adjusting the tappets and fine tuning.
Running out of excuses...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-01-2017, 03:08 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 635,668
Posted By kevarc

Not sure but here it...

Not sure but here it is.http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2203563
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-28-2017, 05:14 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 635,668
Posted By kevarc

Scott, I just ran two tanks through it so no...

Scott,
I just ran two tanks through it so no tips really. It started easily(once I hooked the battery up).
Tried starting it by hand with no luck, so I bought a big starter.
When I ordered the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-28-2017, 04:21 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 635,668
Posted By kevarc

I got the motor back from Horizon. The Master...

I got the motor back from Horizon. The Master Rod had come apart and broke two pistons.
Have it reinstalled and have run 28oz through it. So far so good.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-13-2017, 05:16 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 635,668
Posted By kevarc

I had the needle settings as the manual...

I had the needle settings as the manual indicated. Was just getting ready to adjust the needle when it started making noise.
Horizon says they will take care of it.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-12-2017, 06:53 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 635,668
Posted By kevarc

Ran the FG90-R3 yesterday. Things did not go so...

Ran the FG90-R3 yesterday. Things did not go so well. It ran for about a minute and a half then something came apart inside. It's on its way back to horizon.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-07-2017, 06:51 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 635,668
Posted By kevarc

I ended up with 2 14oz tanks. They go in easy. ...

I ended up with 2 14oz tanks. They go in easy.
I did ask Kelvin about the nipple on the exhaust ring and it is for pressure so I will hook that up.
Once I got the engine bolted up and fit the cowl...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-31-2017, 05:17 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 635,668
Posted By kevarc

I went ahead finalized the installation of the...

I went ahead finalized the installation of the Keleo engine box.
I was pretty excited about the install until I realized the fuel tank would no longer fit.
If I had built this from the beginning it...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-29-2017, 09:52 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 635,668
Posted By kevarc

So I have the Keleo engine box built and ready to...

So I have the Keleo engine box built and ready to glue into the Corsair. One question though.
In their instructions they note that the box should sit 1/8" back from the four fuselage sides.
In my...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-13-2017, 01:40 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 635,668
Posted By kevarc

The "guys" are some of the officers of The...

The "guys" are some of the officers of The National Association of Scale Areomodelers (NASA),
Mike Barbee, and John Boyko are some of the guys who I know worked on it.
I won the plane complete and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-13-2017, 11:39 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 635,668
Posted By kevarc

As I work to get the new motor installed one...

As I work to get the new motor installed one other issue one the plane has been concerning me.
The guys that put the plane together spent a lot of time with chartpak tape for the panel lines. ...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-06-2017, 03:55 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 635,668
Posted By kevarc

Just got word the Hobby Shop has my Saito...

Just got word the Hobby Shop has my Saito FG90-r3. Yippee!!
I got the Keleo exhaust ring and their engine Box mod the other day.
I am ready to get this thing flying!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-29-2016, 05:31 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 635,668
Posted By kevarc

As far as I know it will be sometime in January...

As far as I know it will be sometime in January just based on what Horizons site says
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-23-2016, 04:08 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 635,668
Posted By kevarc

LOL better fly it a few times before I use one of...

LOL better fly it a few times before I use one of those!
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