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Forum: Dub Jett Engines Support
09-01-2008, 09:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,860
Posted By thomp896

RE: 90 lx?

you are correct sir I did not bench run the engine as I should have. I'll take it off and do it properly. I hope I haven't hurt it with my feeble break in attempt. I did run it maybe close to...
Forum: Dub Jett Engines Support
09-01-2008, 12:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,860
Posted By thomp896

90 lx?

Ran the 90LX for the first time today on my patriot xl. Running 15% cool pwer fuel with an APC 11-8 prop. As per insructions I ran it up until it was "on the pipe" then backed off a bit,maybe too...
Forum: Kit Building
04-27-2008, 11:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,481
Posted By thomp896

RE: first time kit builder.... have a few ?'s

While i'm no expert I do have a few kits under my belt. First I think most would agree that a top-flite P-47 is probably more complex than you want for your first build. Buy a four star kit or...
Forum: 3D Flying!
03-29-2008, 09:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,104
Posted By thomp896

RE: Battery Question for my EF 74" Yak 54

I have a 6v Nimh pack(2000mah)just as you describe in my EF 68" YAK with all digital high torque servos and have no problems what so ever for the last three seasons. Many flights no voltage issues....
Forum: Questions and Answers
01-14-2008, 07:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,223
Posted By thomp896

RE: Ultracote on fiberglass?

what topcoat is fuel proof? I would like to paint the cowl if I can. Thanks Steve
Forum: Questions and Answers
01-13-2008, 12:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,223
Posted By thomp896

RE: Ultracote on fiberglass?

thanks for the info guys, I'llsand it down and give it a whirl, if it doesn't hold I'll try the monokote method. thanks again, Steve
Forum: Questions and Answers
01-12-2008, 11:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,223
Posted By thomp896

Ultracote on fiberglass?

Will ultracote stick and stay stuck to fiberglass? I can't find a fuel-proof paint to match the dark blue(I think they call it midnight blue)ultracote. Rather than have the cowl not match the fuse I...
Forum: Dub Jett Engines Support
12-11-2007, 05:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,249
Posted By thomp896

RE: 90LX muffler gasket?

Thanks for the quick reply. I don't think mine came with a gasket but now I'll recheck the box. If not I'll probably use some high temp gasket maker and call it good, Thanks again. Steve
Forum: Dub Jett Engines Support
12-11-2007, 09:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,249
Posted By thomp896

90LX muffler gasket?

Do I need to make a gasket for the 90LX muffler or is metal to metal ok? Probably a dumb question but you never know if you don't ask I guess. Thanks, Steve
Forum: Kit Building
11-07-2007, 05:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 888
Posted By thomp896

RE: G&P Sales kits, Still making them?

FYI I caught Bill today be phone!!!! He is still making kits and took my order today. Sounds like its more of a hobby for him now with all the ARF's on the market these days its hard for him to...
Forum: Seaplanes
10-29-2007, 12:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,851
Posted By thomp896

RE: Big PBY?

I'll check those out ,thanks. Have you ever built or seen one of them? Thanks again, Steve
Forum: Seaplanes
10-27-2007, 05:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,851
Posted By thomp896

Big PBY?

Does anyone out there know of anyone who makes a big PBY kit? I had been looking at the G&P sales 104" PBY, did my research, and had a tentative color scheme planned. Most importantly I have the OK...
Forum: Kit Building
10-26-2007, 05:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 888
Posted By thomp896

RE: G&P Sales kits, Still making them?

THanks for youre help I think I'll look elsewhere. Steve
Forum: Kit Building
10-24-2007, 10:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 888
Posted By thomp896

G&P Sales kits, Still making them?

Does anyone out there know if Bill Price from G&P Sales is still in the kit business? I've been trying to contact him for weeks and cant get any response by phone or E-mail. I finally decided to buy...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-15-2007, 12:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,334
Posted By thomp896

RE: Any Experience w/ Irvine Engines?

My Irvine 72 runs great on 15% cool power, Pulls my 60 size trainer with floats just fine. With the floats off it will go staight up if you want, not unlimited but far enough.
Forum: Seaplanes
04-16-2007, 06:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,966
Posted By thomp896

RE: G&P sales 104" PBY

I agree, OS 50's doesn't sound like enough power. It's an awfully large airplane for those engines plus the weight of the retracts etc. I'd even be nervous with 61's, but thats just me I'd always...
Forum: Seaplanes
04-15-2007, 03:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,966
Posted By thomp896

RE: G&P sales 104" PBY

FYI the site for G&P Sales I think is tagged SCALE RC AIRPLANES, but I'm sure if you search for G&P Sales you can find it.
Forum: Seaplanes
04-15-2007, 03:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,966
Posted By thomp896

RE: G&P sales 104" PBY

Thanks for the info guys, very helpful. I think I'm going to go for it. Countryboy what engine combo is your friend going to use? I think twin 4 strokes would sound awesome in this plane. Thanks...
Forum: Seaplanes
04-15-2007, 01:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,966
Posted By thomp896

RE: G&P sales 104" PBY

The plane looks awesome, nice job! How does she fly? Thanks so much for the info that is what I was looking for. I to enjoy the build almost as much as flying but don't have the expertise/tools to...
Forum: Seaplanes
04-13-2007, 06:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,966
Posted By thomp896

G&P sales 104" PBY

I tried this question on the warbird section and no takers maybe here is better. Has anyone out there ever built and flown a PBY104' kit from G&P sales? I'm thinking about building one with retracts...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-30-2007, 12:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 638
Posted By thomp896

G&P Sales 104" PBY

Has anyone built and flown a G&P sales 104" PBY? I was almost ready to pull the trigger on one, then saw some comments about them being very heavy and requiring lots of fixes/mods as you build it. ...
Forum: The Clubhouse
03-03-2007, 12:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 702
Posted By thomp896

RE: Jett and Pratt&Whitney powered bipe

I was lucky enough to see the masters of disaster several times befor Jimmy was killed. He also put his son on top of the jet bipe for a wing walking act like no other.
Forum: The Clubhouse
03-03-2007, 12:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,853
Posted By thomp896

RE: shop dust

I was hoping the fan filter thing would work because the shop vac is so noisy and I don't like to run it for long periods of time while sanding. It's also a pain to get it in the right spot.
Forum: The Clubhouse
03-03-2007, 11:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,853
Posted By thomp896

shop dust

When sanding in my basement shop the whole place gets covered in dust and likely gets into the ductwork and thru the house. Was thinking about getting a fan and mounting a furnace filter on it and...
Forum: Kit Building
12-03-2006, 01:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,636
Posted By thomp896

RE: GP Super Skybolt progress

it might look better if you sheet the entire wing but this plane is heavy enough. do all you can to save weight. Mine with the Saito 120 up front and the elevator servo in the tail is just right. Do...
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