Send us the pics of the Motor in your TWIST
10-01-2004, 04:41 PM
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Send us the pics of the Motor in your TWIST
Big or small post them all!!!
Some say it is not necessary to put a motor larger then a 46fx in the twist to achieve awesome results...I run a YS63S with a APC 14x4w and at times a APC 13x4w...Pic#3...is a 12x4 used for breakin....JW
Some say it is not necessary to put a motor larger then a 46fx in the twist to achieve awesome results...I run a YS63S with a APC 14x4w and at times a APC 13x4w...Pic#3...is a 12x4 used for breakin....JW
10-03-2004, 09:15 PM
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RE: Send us the pics of the Motor in your TWIST
my twist had a magnum .46 with a apc 12.25x3.75 prop, it's not the most powerful to put on a twist, but it work for me ,until she died
(the twist) the motor was fine and was the eletronics. new twist on the way
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(the twist) the motor was fine and was the eletronics. new twist on the way.
10-16-2004, 10:00 PM
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RE: Send us the pics of the Motor in your TWIST
Twist builds tail heavy. Mount your engine as far forward as you can on the mount. My Twist has an Evo .46 on it and is mounted all the way up front. I still have 4 ounces underneath the fuel tank to balance.
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10-16-2004, 10:22 PM
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Here's my setup....
V-Max .46 ABC
APC 12.25x3.75
stock built airframe, no weight added (engine mounted full forward)
V-Max .46 ABC
APC 12.25x3.75
stock built airframe, no weight added (engine mounted full forward)
12-09-2004, 01:08 PM
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SwampFlier,Remember, this is your son's plane (Christmas Present) I don't want to hear any rumors about Dad flying this beast.
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12-19-2004, 10:48 PM
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RE: Send us the pics of the Motor in your TWIST
I picked up a Jett 76L for mine ...Have you finshed yours yet?
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just getting mine this weekend and will post pics..with my JETT.50 in it!
just getting mine this weekend and will post pics..with my JETT.50 in it!
12-20-2004, 12:42 AM
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I ended up putting in a OS .61 FS as it balanced out perfect right at 4 1/2..flew it today and the power was awesome..trim was ok..seemed to need some down , but flew nice! I'll post a camera pic I have as I lent mydigitial camera out! good luck on yours! Kevin
12-28-2004, 01:49 PM
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RE: Send us the pics of the Motor in your TWIST
Here's my setup:
Magnum .91 RFS, currently using a Zinger 14x4 wood prop
(I like APC better; the LHS only had the 14" Zingers left and I was on my way to the field...)
It was a tight fit. I had to trim a few millimeters off the inside of each motor mount using a Dremmel to fit the crankcase. Then, I had to notch the cheeck for the throttle arm and to give the throttle barrel room to rotate outwards and cut a notch for the HS needle.
Balanced towards the nose-heavy side of the manual's CG recommendation (a little more than 4" from LE). I'll probably move the CG back a bit now that I'm used to the plane.
I absolutely love it. The Magnum FS motors are a great value.
Magnum .91 RFS, currently using a Zinger 14x4 wood prop
(I like APC better; the LHS only had the 14" Zingers left and I was on my way to the field...)
It was a tight fit. I had to trim a few millimeters off the inside of each motor mount using a Dremmel to fit the crankcase. Then, I had to notch the cheeck for the throttle arm and to give the throttle barrel room to rotate outwards and cut a notch for the HS needle.
Balanced towards the nose-heavy side of the manual's CG recommendation (a little more than 4" from LE). I'll probably move the CG back a bit now that I'm used to the plane.
I absolutely love it. The Magnum FS motors are a great value.
12-28-2004, 11:02 PM
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when the Twist first came out I (for fun) set a YS110FZ in the nose, to my surprise it dropped right in the rails ....I took a pic and posted it as a joke ....The response was everything from COOL! to, are you nuts....here s the pic... JW
01-04-2005, 01:06 AM
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RE: Send us the pics of the Motor in your TWIST
autoguns.. Nice twist:-)... Did you use the supplied hardware/mount
that comes with the twist??? I want a twist, But not sure what to
power it with.. Was thinking Saito 82a.. But was wondering what
else I would need to make it all work..
that comes with the twist??? I want a twist, But not sure what to
power it with.. Was thinking Saito 82a.. But was wondering what
else I would need to make it all work..
01-04-2005, 01:47 AM
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RE: Send us the pics of the Motor in your TWIST
Raideron,
The Saito 82 would be a good combo.... I used 4-40 rods on all controls with Du-bro horns. I also used a cable on the throttle. As far as the rest of the plane I did beef up the stress areas before I recovered it. here is a list of the parts I used ....
GP pinned hinges
GP 4-40 rods/with threaded and soldered clevis's
Dave Brown 3 1/2" Wheels #WR35-5735
GP Axles 1 1/4 x5/32 #GPMQ4276
Du-Bro Control horns #867
Sullivan tail wheel bracket #s860
TruTurn Spinner #TT-2282-B-W
Heavy Duty servo arms
Crap Trap Fuel filters
Du-Bro Bubble free clunk
Sullivan Cable (for the throttle)
APC 14x4 standard chord prop (may change to APC 13x4W)
I also have another Twist with a YS63S with a APC 13x4W. and same parts list . This is another great combo to consider . I have several hundred flights on this plane with no problems other then rudder CA hinges failed....I landed no problem and replaced with pivot point hinges...
I think for the price of this plane its hard to beat...JW
The Saito 82 would be a good combo.... I used 4-40 rods on all controls with Du-bro horns. I also used a cable on the throttle. As far as the rest of the plane I did beef up the stress areas before I recovered it. here is a list of the parts I used ....
GP pinned hinges
GP 4-40 rods/with threaded and soldered clevis's
Dave Brown 3 1/2" Wheels #WR35-5735
GP Axles 1 1/4 x5/32 #GPMQ4276
Du-Bro Control horns #867
Sullivan tail wheel bracket #s860
TruTurn Spinner #TT-2282-B-W
Heavy Duty servo arms
Crap Trap Fuel filters
Du-Bro Bubble free clunk
Sullivan Cable (for the throttle)
APC 14x4 standard chord prop (may change to APC 13x4W)
I also have another Twist with a YS63S with a APC 13x4W. and same parts list . This is another great combo to consider . I have several hundred flights on this plane with no problems other then rudder CA hinges failed....I landed no problem and replaced with pivot point hinges...
I think for the price of this plane its hard to beat...JW
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Raideron,
The Saito 82 would be a good combo.... I used 4-40 rods on all controls with Du-bro horns. I also used a cable on the throttle. As far as the rest of the plane I did beef up the stress areas before I recovered it. here is a list of the parts I used ....
GP pinned hinges
GP 4-40 rods/with threaded and soldered clevis's
Dave Brown 3 1/2" Wheels #WR35-5735
GP Axles 1 1/4 x5/32 #GPMQ4276
Du-Bro Control horns #867
Sullivan tail wheel bracket #s860
TruTurn Spinner #TT-2282-B-W
Heavy Duty servo arms
Crap Trap Fuel filters
Du-Bro Bubble free clunk
Sullivan Cable (for the throttle)
APC 14x4 standard chord prop (may change to APC 13x4W)
I also have another Twist with a YS63S with a APC 13x4W. and same parts list . This is another great combo to consider . I have several hundred flights on this plane with no problems other then rudder CA hinges failed....I landed no problem and replaced with pivot point hinges...
I think for the price of this plane its hard to beat...JW
Raideron,
The Saito 82 would be a good combo.... I used 4-40 rods on all controls with Du-bro horns. I also used a cable on the throttle. As far as the rest of the plane I did beef up the stress areas before I recovered it. here is a list of the parts I used ....
GP pinned hinges
GP 4-40 rods/with threaded and soldered clevis's
Dave Brown 3 1/2" Wheels #WR35-5735
GP Axles 1 1/4 x5/32 #GPMQ4276
Du-Bro Control horns #867
Sullivan tail wheel bracket #s860
TruTurn Spinner #TT-2282-B-W
Heavy Duty servo arms
Crap Trap Fuel filters
Du-Bro Bubble free clunk
Sullivan Cable (for the throttle)
APC 14x4 standard chord prop (may change to APC 13x4W)
I also have another Twist with a YS63S with a APC 13x4W. and same parts list . This is another great combo to consider . I have several hundred flights on this plane with no problems other then rudder CA hinges failed....I landed no problem and replaced with pivot point hinges...
I think for the price of this plane its hard to beat...JW
Thanks for the info.. But one question:-) Where are the stress areas that need beefing up
Have a Great Day!! And Thanks again