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Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
03-28-2018, 09:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,721
Posted By silent flight

Byron Originals Cap 21

I recently acquired an old Bryon Originals Cap 21 kit. The kit is very complete so I am tempted to build it. Any of you old timers out
there who have had experience with this airplane ?
Forum: Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
03-06-2016, 08:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,362
Posted By silent flight

Turnigy SK4250-650

I mounted this motor with the supplied prop adapter. On start at low rpm I found the treaded end of the shaft does not run true (wobble). I purchased a second one brand new and it has the same issue....
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
03-12-2015, 07:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,757
Posted By silent flight

Several years back, I read that the Cloud Dancers...

Several years back, I read that the Cloud Dancers show team had disbanded. They were outstanding to watch. Excellent R/C pilots. Were you able to buy the actual models they flew?
If so are they...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
03-10-2015, 08:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,757
Posted By silent flight

Ram-bro, From your location, I would guess you...

Ram-bro, From your location, I would guess you attended the Expo at Ida Grove Iowa. If I remember correctly I only missed one, was at the very first, then a Fun Fly.
and the very...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
03-08-2015, 08:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,757
Posted By silent flight

Bryon Corsair

You certainly got a deal if the kit is complete. I have kit and have looked at it several times but just haven't put forth the effort to date. The Bryons Corsair is not a easy build.
It will take...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
02-19-2015, 04:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,088
Posted By silent flight

I think your first reply was the best one. Dual...

I think your first reply was the best one. Dual batteries,dual switches, dual switches are a good idea but have had good luck with one good quality switch. (MPI)
isolate the servo power from RX...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
02-16-2015, 08:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,757
Posted By silent flight

Thanks, JeffH. Yes I already planned on putting...

Thanks, JeffH. Yes I already planned on putting aileron servo's in the wings. Some of the Byrons ideas were good at their time, but I never could figure out why they used that goofy setup.
Byron...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
02-15-2015, 01:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,757
Posted By silent flight

Yup, I was around the Byron's stuff a lot in...

Yup, I was around the Byron's stuff a lot in the 80's. Including many hours spent at Aviation Expo in Ida Grove Iowa. Most of his planes were very scale like and heavy,.
they struggled with power...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
02-14-2015, 08:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,757
Posted By silent flight

Thanks Guys, I think I remember hearing that the...

Thanks Guys, I think I remember hearing that the Byron Cap-21 liked to snap. I believe the manual is in the kit so I am guessing suggested throws are listed. Any one who built one that could give me...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
02-13-2015, 10:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,757
Posted By silent flight

Byron Originals

Any of you old timers,like me, ever built and "flew" the Byrons Cap-21? Have a chance to grab a NIB kit. We built the Byron Pitts so am familiar with the foam construction.
I know their...
Forum: Questions and Answers
01-19-2010, 12:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 798
Posted By silent flight

retracts

I am looking for a set of mechanical retracts to fit a OK EZ Models Voodoo that I am assembling. This kit is very much like the old original EZ Dago Red. They used be Supra that I used in our Dago....
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-22-2009, 10:23 PM
Replies: 415
Views: 144,266
Posted By silent flight

E Z Arf Models

Many years ago (20 plus) a company I recall as OK Model Mfg. marketed a EZ series of ARFs. They were very nice looking and were covered over balsa with some sort of thin foam and a colorful skin. A...
Forum: Unusual R/C
02-11-2009, 01:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,143
Posted By silent flight

New Bright

I have a New Bright R/C snowmobile I purchased for my grandson. He was very happy with it, but we dropped it off the shelf and the left steering arm is broken. (The black plastic arm the wire...
Forum: Unusual R/C
02-08-2009, 10:10 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 39,407
Posted By silent flight

RE: Snowmobile Hop ups?

I have a New Bright R/C snowmobile I purchased for my grand son. He is very happy with it but we dropped it off the shelf and the left steering arm (the black plastic arm the wire steering rod goes...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-31-2008, 10:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,755
Posted By silent flight

RE: GAS MOTOR FOR HANGER9 taylor craft

We have the same clipped wing T-craft. Installed a Zenoah G-26 w/ smoke system. It flys very scale and never fails to turn all the heads at the field. Even the hot doggers. You do not need a larger...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
01-24-2008, 08:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,076
Posted By silent flight

RE: I want to make my own servo extensions where can I buy the wire, tools, and connectors

Hi all

I bought my wire ,connectors and crimper from CUSTOM ELECTRONICS. I have made dozens with no failures.
IMO you don't need calibration or hi tech tools. You do need good hands, good...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
01-14-2008, 09:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,445
Posted By silent flight

RE: Kraft Bicentennial Series AM/FM ?????

I also have one of those old radios. I had a friend who had a Kraft dealership back in those years. I acquired it from his collection after
he passed. I flew Kraft for many years and still use a...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
09-06-2007, 10:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,222
Posted By silent flight

RE: SOURCE FOR SERVO CONNECTORS AND CRIMPING TOOL

I purchased alot of connectors and a crimping tool from Custom Electronics. Fabricated many long extensions in my shop with never a problem. You just must keep in mind it requires much patience and...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
07-24-2007, 06:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,702
Posted By silent flight

RE: Airtronics Spectra 7 PCM Manual

GBMIKO
If I understand correctly you need the entire pack (rectangle case the batteries are in) That will be a bit more difficult as Airtronics has not carried them for a long time. If I recall at...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-11-2007, 12:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 467
Posted By silent flight

Carb settings for G-45

I have a G-45 with about 30 flights on the engine, I have been running basically the factory out of box settings. It runs fine and has never stalled but I would like to really fine tune it. Sorry ,...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
03-14-2007, 12:05 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 427
Posted By silent flight

SkyShark Chrisen Eagle Wing Struts

I am installing the wings on the Christen Eagle ARF. It's easy to tell the struts lean slightly forward, but I cannot tell if there is a top and bottom to them. Mine seem to have a small variation...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
03-06-2007, 10:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,590
Posted By silent flight

RE: Prop Noise

RTK

Been ther many times with the crop duster!
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
03-06-2007, 01:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,590
Posted By silent flight

RE: Prop Noise

Silversurfer, Yooou got it. So I smoke the G-45 or crash the model, at least I tried.

Thanks
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
03-06-2007, 12:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,590
Posted By silent flight

RE: Prop Noise

OK guys, sorry for being misleading. I should have titled the post More Prop Noise!
I understand and appreciate your comments, Safety, Noise etc.
FWIW I live in a very rural area, private field,...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
03-06-2007, 01:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,590
Posted By silent flight

Prop Noise

Last year at a funfly I ran into a modeler flying a Extra or an Edge w/ a old Tartan Twin turning about 8000 RPM. On a high speed pass the model exibited a distinct prop noise that I think is caused...
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