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Forum: Questions and Answers
07-19-2014, 11:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 546
Posted By fvexecdir

Louis: I swap carbs and other parts regularly. ...

Louis:
I swap carbs and other parts regularly. The challenge is that the TH carb's OD throat diameter is huge. I have a parted out Super Tigre carb that I think went to one of the monster ST's and...
Forum: Questions and Answers
07-18-2014, 04:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 546
Posted By fvexecdir

Thank you Gray Beard for the suggestion. I did...

Thank you Gray Beard for the suggestion. I did contact Tower, but they were unable to assist. Got the "that product was discontinued, thank you for your inquiry" response. I do recall seeing...
Forum: Questions and Answers
07-17-2014, 04:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 546
Posted By fvexecdir

Tower Hobbies .61 RC Engine Carbureter

I have a Tower Hobbies .61 RC Engine that is missing its carb. Does anybody have a source to purchase a replacement or have any ideas about what type of carb might fit in this engine?

I have...
Forum: Kit Building
05-03-2009, 02:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,957
Posted By fvexecdir

RE: Installing retracts in Koas 60

Sorry for the late response on this one. I've built two .60 sized Tower Hobbies kaos with retracts. The easiest way to handle the tank situation is to install the tank on the CG. You need to move...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-05-2009, 02:27 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 36,345
Posted By fvexecdir

RE: Dynaflite 81" Spitfire

Steve:

Couldn't agree morewith planeoldme. I'm scratchbuilding my third iteration of this plane. It flies sweet, looks really good and gives you an opportunity to dress it up as much as you...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-04-2009, 03:07 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 36,345
Posted By fvexecdir

RE: Dynaflite 81" Spitfire

Hey guys:

I built one of these kits with the retracts in the scale location. Not any easy piece of engineering because of the main spar location. In effect you need to build a spar in front of...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-17-2008, 08:34 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 36,345
Posted By fvexecdir

RE: Dynaflite 81" Spitfire

Ratchet:

The CG wants to be around 27% of the wing chord at the wing root. The plan calls for 25% to 30% at the wing root. I've built several different sizes of this plane and that location is...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-17-2008, 08:28 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 36,345
Posted By fvexecdir

RE: Dynaflite 81" Spitfire

Mark:

Got it. Thanks for the info.

Starting to cover the bird. Building it light, no retracts, and a Supertigre 90 for power. Had the plane in this configuration in the past and it...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-11-2008, 01:01 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 36,345
Posted By fvexecdir

RE: Dynaflite 81" Spitfire

Hey guys:

Surprised to see this thread still alive. I did some investigating into a good fit for the Dyna spit. I got real lucky and was able to find one from a modeler in Michigan. I'm...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-25-2008, 07:53 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 36,345
Posted By fvexecdir

Dynaflite 81" Spitfire

Hello all:

I've been working on a plans built Dynaflite Spitfire. Worked up a set of templates off of the plans. The fuse is done, the wing will be done later this week and the tail feathers...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
01-25-2008, 03:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,217
Posted By fvexecdir

RE: 81" Dynaflite Spitfire Canopy Source?

Trent:

Thanks for the tip. I've e-mailed them to see what the possiblities are of getting a canopy.

Appreciate the help.

Rick Johnson
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
01-24-2008, 04:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,217
Posted By fvexecdir

81" Dynaflite Spitfire Canopy Source?

I'm in the process of building an 81" Dynaflite Spitfire from plans. I've completed the templates for the die cut parts, I'm cutting them out to make a kit, but have not yet addressed the canopy. ...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
12-21-2007, 01:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,738
Posted By fvexecdir

RE: Dynaflite 81" Spitfire

Steve:

Got 'em done. Still interested? Pretty happy with the way they turned out. Let me know. You can e-mail me at [email protected] to let me know.

Rick Johnson
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
10-31-2007, 06:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,738
Posted By fvexecdir

RE: Dynaflite 81" Spitfire

Steve:

They're not done yet. I ended up getting distracted with an original Phil Kraft Das Ugly Stick. I'm building it to sell, with the intent of using the proceeds to fund the Spit. I'll...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
07-19-2007, 05:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,738
Posted By fvexecdir

RE: Dynaflite 81" Spitfire

Edwin:

Several of the formers are available on the plan. I'm planning on developing a complete set of templates for the plane. I've been successful doing this on several other airplanes. It...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
07-18-2007, 06:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 872
Posted By fvexecdir

RE: Dynaflite 81" Spitfire Plans

For those who are curious. [email protected] ended up being the source for the plans. MaryAnn was very helpful. The plans and manuals should be arriving by the first of August. Total price...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
07-18-2007, 06:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,738
Posted By fvexecdir

RE: Dynaflite 81" Spitfire

For those who are curious. Plans are available through Hobbico.com. The cost is $20 for the plans and $10 for the manual. Takes about two weeks for delivery. I need to thank Austin who replied in...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
07-16-2007, 03:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 872
Posted By fvexecdir

RE: Dynaflite 81" Spitfire Plans

Austin:

Thanks for the suggestion. I've e-mailed support and we'll see if they have any available.

Rick
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
07-15-2007, 06:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 872
Posted By fvexecdir

Dynaflite 81" Spitfire Plans

Hello All:

I'm looking for a set of plans for the 81" Dynaflite Spitfire.

Anybody got an idea on where to look to buy the set?

Anybody got a copy that could be copied?

I had...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
07-12-2007, 10:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,738
Posted By fvexecdir

Dynaflite 81" Spitfire

Hello all:

Does anybody out there have a set of Dynaflite 81" Spitfire plans available. I have a very old set, but the previous owner cut off the horizontal stab and several of the formers. ...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-25-2006, 07:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 490
Posted By fvexecdir

RE: Goldberg Anniversary J-3 CG

Tom:

Pulled my plans to take a look. The plans say to place the CG on the center of the main wing spar. That puts the CG at 6 and 7/8" from the trailing edge of the wing. The plans also show...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-21-2006, 07:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 482
Posted By fvexecdir

RE: OS .20 Woes

Aerowoof and TimC:

Thanks for the suggestions. I pulled the pressure tap and that looked good. I then checked the backplate screws, they looked good. For kicks I decided to pull the backplate...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-20-2006, 10:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 482
Posted By fvexecdir

OS .20 Woes

Here's a challenge for all you engine geniuses out there.

I have a OS 20 FP. Probably about 6 or 7 years old. Not a lot of run time on it, originally broken in according to the instructions...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
05-15-2006, 07:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,628
Posted By fvexecdir

RE: YS 120 NC Questions

Thanks for the help. Waiting for the rain to stop in the Northeast so I can get the engine out to run it up. I'll be back with more questions - I'm certain of that.
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
05-12-2006, 08:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,628
Posted By fvexecdir

YS 120 NC Questions

I recently purchased a used YS 120 NC. Any tricks to tuning this engine in for prime running. I've adjusted valves to spec but not much more. Read the directions, bought the 20 20 fuel. Checked...
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