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Forum: Glow Engines
04-25-2015, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By vertical grimmace

Which twin did you have in mind? I started...

Which twin did you have in mind? I started building a smaller .25 size, sport/pattern plane called a .50 calliber. There is a big brother version of it called the Magnum .40, for .40 sized...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-14-2015, 03:36 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By vertical grimmace

Dang Larry, build one of those larger Shark CL...

Dang Larry, build one of those larger Shark CL stunters for that .59 long nose. Do you fly CL? I may have to bring down a 1/2 a to fly during off hours for a demo at your event.
Forum: Glow Engines
03-14-2015, 09:10 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By vertical grimmace

I just cannot agree with this, sorry. I can...

I just cannot agree with this, sorry. I can build a 1/5th scale warbird for under $600 maybe less, painted to the ARF stage. And the quality would be 10 time what the ARF is, as it would be...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-13-2015, 05:30 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By vertical grimmace

With the resurgence of classic pattern, you are...

With the resurgence of classic pattern, you are seeing a lot of demand for some of the older kits. As far as the wood versions are concerned, you can build one of these models from the plans for...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-13-2015, 01:42 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By vertical grimmace

It is too bad they are not restocking their...

It is too bad they are not restocking their inventory at Blue Jay. I would have also recommended the Escape and the Killer Kaos. I loved my Killer Kaos. I am now flying a Sun FLi 5 that I scratch...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-13-2015, 10:08 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By vertical grimmace

Bluejay models has some Bridi kits. The UFO...

Bluejay models has some Bridi kits. The UFO looks really nice. did Horizon dump the Phoenix 7? I was gonna mention the dirty birdy. Also, Eureka models has a bunch of classic pattern kits. I...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-12-2015, 06:18 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By vertical grimmace

These engines must have a shorter stroke. They...

These engines must have a shorter stroke. They would have been designed to run higher RPM to get in their power band. I would find the prop recommendation about right. I had a Rossi .65 with a...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-10-2015, 10:12 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By vertical grimmace

That is really cool.

That is really cool.
Forum: Glow Engines
03-09-2015, 03:55 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By vertical grimmace

Venturi size seems to always have a sweet spot. ...

Venturi size seems to always have a sweet spot. Go too far and needling can be tricky. One of the easiest ways to gain performance today is to use one of those Jettstream mufflers. Or a mousse...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-05-2015, 08:48 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By vertical grimmace

Not sure I would want a long box. No xtra cab...

Not sure I would want a long box. No xtra cab for me, just another area for junk to pile up/collect. My short bed gives me 7'. Regardless, a PU truck is a great plane hauler. I have a trailer,...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-05-2015, 08:40 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By vertical grimmace

Why is it that all of those Ford trucks and vans...

Why is it that all of those Ford trucks and vans from the late 80's-90's would float all over the road? I would never by a Ford truck just for that reason alone. I like tight steering, like my Chevy.
Forum: Glow Engines
03-04-2015, 04:19 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By vertical grimmace

Not having seen this auto mentioned, my least...

Not having seen this auto mentioned, my least favorite are Subarus. They have the worst cooling system. It does not matter old or new, they all overheat, warp heads, and always get hot. Also, who...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-04-2015, 11:26 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By vertical grimmace

That thing has so many after market parts on it,...

That thing has so many after market parts on it, you can barely call it a Fox anymore!
Forum: Glow Engines
03-03-2015, 11:28 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By vertical grimmace

Yikes! Never used diluted. I would not want any...

Yikes! Never used diluted. I would not want any water, or whatever in that process. Otherwise, it make them look like new.
Forum: Glow Engines
03-03-2015, 11:09 AM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By vertical grimmace

That crockpot trick works miracles.

That crockpot trick works miracles.
Forum: Glow Engines
03-01-2015, 08:59 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By vertical grimmace

Whatever it takes to keep your Foxes from burning...

Whatever it takes to keep your Foxes from burning up. : )
Forum: Glow Engines
03-01-2015, 07:44 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By vertical grimmace

Also, I would not feel bad if you had some Fox...

Also, I would not feel bad if you had some Fox engines get weak or fail. Even though there are many of us that love them, they were/are not perfect. Anyone that truly has a lot experience with...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-01-2015, 07:39 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By vertical grimmace

The problem is knowing you have high quality...

The problem is knowing you have high quality synthetic. Most fuels sold at the hobby stores, are a mystery. Considering Powermaster was supplied at almost all races, it was one you could generally...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-01-2015, 07:28 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By vertical grimmace

Actually, for a Jett or a Nelson ( high...

Actually, for a Jett or a Nelson ( high performance modern engines) You want high quality synthetics. Just ask Henry or Dubb. LB 625 or good Klotz techniplate.

Delicate is a relative term....
Forum: Glow Engines
03-01-2015, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By vertical grimmace

The combat specials were tight, and came with...

The combat specials were tight, and came with special break in instructions, including lapping compound or jeweler's rouge. This is one of the reasons why OS became so popular, they were kind of...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-01-2015, 03:48 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By vertical grimmace

One of the things about Fox engines is they have...

One of the things about Fox engines is they have to be treated a certain way. If you rely on info that you get elsewhere, pertaining to typical glow engine handling, you may end up not being...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-26-2015, 10:13 PM
Replies: 5,192
Views: 567,025
Posted By vertical grimmace

It was always said by my old CL buddies that Fox...

It was always said by my old CL buddies that Fox had 3 sizes of P/L. And hopefully you got a matched set with the engine you bought.

That said, I have 4 combat specials. I absolutely love...
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