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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

05-16-2006, 05:09 PM

Replies: 50

World Models 80" GS Zero in Action

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Posted By Ruskmn

RE: World Models 80" GS Zero in Action

I've been flying the WM Zero for about three years and still enjoy it.
If you'd like to see an early video of it go here: http://www.10374.com/bayside/videos/wmzero.wmv
You might call this the...

Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

11-19-2003, 01:12 AM

Replies: 216

WORLD MODELS 80in. ZERO

Views: 33,486

Posted By Ruskmn

RE: WORLD MODELS 80in. ZERO

I fly mine with a G-38 and smoke. Love it! True, it does have a few weaknesses like the landing gear legs and tires, and the pilot. But unlike the other posters, I did not have any trouble with the...

Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD

09-24-2003, 11:43 PM

Replies: 4

need info on this plane

Views: 789

Posted By Ruskmn

RE: need info on this plane

Well, first you need to know what plane it is. Looks to me like a Fairchild C-119G Boxcar.
Bob Banka has three views.
http://www.bobsairdoc.com/3viewcatalog.pdf
Do an internet search and see...

Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD

09-24-2003, 11:16 PM

Replies: 9

Cutting out Wing Ribs

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Posted By Ruskmn

RE: Cutting out Wing Ribs

No idea on what you are building or what size but maybe you could drill round holes and use a dowel for the spar.
If you have a top and bottom spar to join, it could be done with typical shear...

Forum: Tips & Techniques

08-06-2003, 03:21 AM

Replies: 6

How to get the oil into the engine?

Views: 745

Posted By Ruskmn

How to get the oil into the engine?

I always had trouble trying to get the oil in. Turning the prop will pressurize the crankcase too. I found it a pain.
On an OS 1.20, I tapped the back plate and ran a permanent open vent line from...

Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

08-05-2003, 06:13 PM

Replies: 57

Winter project slated......1/3 scale Polikarpov I-16

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Posted By Ruskmn

Winter project slated......1/3 scale Polikarpov I-16

I scratch built a 1/4 scale of the I-16 and have lots of flights on it. Mine is powered with a G-62, and weighs 27 pounds. It is a great flying plane and is very different than all the other planes...

Forum: Tachometer Readings

12-02-2002, 01:36 AM

Replies: 5

Zenoah G-62 tach readings

Views: 1,544

Posted By Ruskmn

Zenoah G-62 tach readings

25-30 pound plane, 22-10 Zinger pro, regular gas with 32:1 oil, 7500rpm.
Same setup with a 24-10 the engine ran too hot and only got 6100rpm.

Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD

11-27-2002, 07:50 PM

Replies: 1

Help needed with installing/securing wing tubes

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Posted By Ruskmn

Help needed with installing/securing wing tubes

One method to consider would be to use two tubes. One located and built into the main spar. The other one as far back in the wing as possible and built into a second spar. Use the thicker wall...

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