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10-07-2016, 06:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,504
Posted By bogbeagle

The Walbro pulse comes from the tapping which...

The Walbro pulse comes from the tapping which normally pressurises the fuel tank ... on that dreadful YS pressurised system.

Left the silicone regulator in situ, 'cos I don't use it. The engine...
10-07-2016, 01:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,504
Posted By bogbeagle

This is one way around that problem, that I have...

This is one way around that problem, that I have used.

The carb is mounted to the firewall of the model.

A short stub pipe is inserted into the cylinder head, and a piece of tubing connects the...
09-29-2016, 10:43 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 51,254
Posted By bogbeagle

Easiest way to get complex bends is to fabricate...

Easiest way to get complex bends is to fabricate them from plumbing fittings, brazed together. Ugly and heavy.

It's quite difficult to beat the performance of the stock exhausts ... in terms of...
08-08-2016, 12:15 AM
Replies: 246
Views: 51,254
Posted By bogbeagle

Long shot, but here goes. I was once given a...

Long shot, but here goes.

I was once given a two-stroke engine that "absolutely will not run properly".

The piston had been fitted 180 degrees out of kilter, such that the porting was...
08-03-2016, 10:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,528
Posted By bogbeagle

Flaps are "the better option" for permitting an...

Flaps are "the better option" for permitting an aircraft to fly more slowly.

Spoilers "require" a speed increase. Think about it.

You can retract flaps and stall ... it is called a "change of...
05-02-2016, 03:46 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,328
Posted By bogbeagle

You don't have a "drone problem"... you have a...

You don't have a "drone problem"... you have a "government problem".
05-01-2016, 12:31 AM
Replies: 246
Views: 51,254
Posted By bogbeagle

Probably a good idea to retain the original. You...

Probably a good idea to retain the original. You can be sure that the motor will run well in that configuration.

Yep, it's bulky. Yep, it's quite heavy ... but, you need the nose-weight, don't...
04-30-2016, 09:23 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 51,254
Posted By bogbeagle

I don't suppose that there's any chance that you...

I don't suppose that there's any chance that you have the wrong direction of rotation?

Stranger things have happened.
04-28-2016, 07:46 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 16,290
Posted By bogbeagle

Was there ever a full-sized bipe that could be...

Was there ever a full-sized bipe that could be rapidly de-rigged?

AFAIK, the usual solution was to make folding wings.
Forum: Beginners
04-28-2016, 03:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,567
Posted By bogbeagle

Well, my starter motor was off a Land Rover ......

Well, my starter motor was off a Land Rover ... but, that is way more than you will need. I would think that an automotive-type oughta do the trick.

I'm currently using the starter motor from a...
Forum: Beginners
04-28-2016, 03:02 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,567
Posted By bogbeagle

I should make it clear that I haven't used this...

I should make it clear that I haven't used this socket-system with cordless drills. Mine have always employed hefty starter motors.
04-27-2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 16,290
Posted By bogbeagle

I'd be interested to see how you do things. You...

I'd be interested to see how you do things. You may have a better system than mine, and I will shamelessly copy it.
Forum: Beginners
04-27-2016, 01:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,567
Posted By bogbeagle

Yes, you simply withdraw the starter when the...

Yes, you simply withdraw the starter when the engine is firing. It works very well and I've used this reliably on model engines as large as 350cc.
Forum: Beginners
04-26-2016, 11:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,567
Posted By bogbeagle

I have made good inserts from the smaller rubber...

I have made good inserts from the smaller rubber toroids, which are sold as dogs' toys. You will be fitting a large-diameter spinner, after all.



Have also fabricated a prop washer,...
04-23-2016, 06:46 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 16,290
Posted By bogbeagle

I have an excellent system, but it's not scale. ...

I have an excellent system, but it's not scale.

Is that important?
04-13-2016, 01:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,580
Posted By bogbeagle

I've run a couple of diesel four-strokes, and...

I've run a couple of diesel four-strokes, and they both seem similar to the Laser, in terms of handling.

Without being able to control the injection timing, it is simply impossible to get a smooth...
04-11-2016, 12:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,580
Posted By bogbeagle

I've seen the Laser guy ... can't remember his...

I've seen the Laser guy ... can't remember his name ... fly his .80-powered model, on a few occasions. Seems to work pretty well.

I know that I had a lot of fun with an Enya .40 four-stroke...
Forum: The Clubhouse
12-06-2015, 07:36 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,610
Posted By bogbeagle

Splendid response. Puts me in mind of the general...

Splendid response. Puts me in mind of the general political tenor in the media.

"Muslims never condemn terrorism."

"Hey, this Muslim IS condemning terrorism."

"He's lying .... it's Taquiyya."
Forum: The Clubhouse
12-05-2015, 11:09 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,610
Posted By bogbeagle

If I provide you with a screen-shot of my HK...

If I provide you with a screen-shot of my HK purchase history, would you have the grace to withdraw your accusation that I'm "making it up"?
Forum: The Clubhouse
12-05-2015, 08:27 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,610
Posted By bogbeagle

1600+ US dollars and 24 orders. One problem....

1600+ US dollars and 24 orders.

One problem. Resolved to my complete satisfaction.

Just lucky, I guess.
11-23-2015, 03:28 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 20,815
Posted By bogbeagle

Where would FF models fit ... I mean the ones...

Where would FF models fit ... I mean the ones that are fitted with radio? Many will fly happily, without pilot' input.
Forum: The Clubhouse
11-15-2015, 09:49 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,610
Posted By bogbeagle

Of course it adds value. It puts the number...

Of course it adds value.

It puts the number of "failures" into context.
Forum: The Clubhouse
11-14-2015, 01:00 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,610
Posted By bogbeagle

Twenty-four orders, here. One of those went...

Twenty-four orders, here.

One of those went wrong, but was rectified to my complete satisfaction. Took quite a while to sort out, but the customer services people were really good ... they kept...
11-12-2015, 12:50 PM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 140,557
Posted By bogbeagle

That reminds me that the Nieuport 11 had a ......

That reminds me that the Nieuport 11 had a ... literally ... fatal design flaw.

The interplane strut is a V, which means that there is only one point of attachment for the lower wing. This (with...
11-11-2015, 11:37 PM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 140,557
Posted By bogbeagle

I don't generally fly such large models as you...

I don't generally fly such large models as you ... though I've dabbled from time to time.

I once built a ten-foot Bird Dog, at 22lbs, which flew very well on a Quadra 42. Not a wild aerobat, of...
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