linkadrip

LOL Hell with it just hack the front off and rebuild. Maybe that is what i should have done but i'm taking the slow easy approch choping a little off at a time. trying to save the integrety of the plane. and i will reinforce it with glass after i get it all carved out the way i like it. But have to give you credit for just going for it like that. Outacontrol now i know why you have that name.

outacontrol41

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The firewall needed help....bad...so I got outacontrol and completely got rid of it. I'll have a nice piece of 1/2'' ply with triangle stock epoxied to the inner side and now have the luxury of bolting the engine directly to the firewall. Does it get any better than that? When I get done you'll never know I messed with the integrety of my plane...it will look like a factory job. Never done anything half-*****ed...always jumped into it both feet running.

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linkadrip

I'm sure it will be awsome i didnt mean that you messed up the intergrity. If anything it will be stronger then the manufactured version. Looks like a good plan. I probably should do the same thing but i'm not that good a builder yet. I think its agood idea cause you got rid of the old firewall with all those dam inserts in it which, i do think weaken the peice of wood alot. I'm going to try and glass over them when i get the longer standoffs and get ready to mount the engine. Hopefully that will reinforce the firewall enough to prevent it from any damage from vibrations from the engine.

NCIS

Outa,

Looks like you crashed and are fixing it!!! I'm interested in seeing the finished product.

Gibbs

outacontrol41

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Trapped...trapped in an expensive world we call RC. Hooked. No way out. Like a prisoner held captive in the hobby store with the only way out is if you buy something. A prisoner of my own wants and desires...not neccesarily my needs. As I make my way out after my purchase...the warden gives me a smile...he knows I'll be back.

Dear fellow inmates,

I spent a couple hours last night working on the Twist 150 and I have the firewall ready for action. Should start to make real progress now....as I try to make the time to move on.

linkadrip

Very nice job[sm=thumbup.gif] on that firewall. I'm still wating for stadoffs for my engine and it doesnt look like it going to happen very fast. I'm getting real close to doing the same thing just hacking the firewall off and making my own. I'll wait a little longer Starting to wish i would have purchased a diferent engine. seems this manufacture takes forever to ship anything.

outacontrol41

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link...if you do go that route...I mean hack the firewall, don't be afraid to ask questions. I did a very simple and fast report. When you go to install the OEM tank you've got to adjust some more things. There's more to it than meets the eye. I prefer to do 3D stuff so standoffs, which makes the weight of the engine shift forward obviously, would do me no good since I'm shooting for slightly tail-heavy for 3D. This plane promises to be the best funfly I own...and now, best of all,....I'm cookin' with gas!!

linkadrip

If i hack the fire wall and cheeks i wouldnt use the standoffs the only reason i ordered standoff was to get the prop out far enough past the cheeks. the supplied standoffs with the engine are an inch and werent long enough. so i ordered the 2 inch standoffs but seems the manufacture is backed up on orders and is having issues getting supplies i guess. But i can wait i have the 40 and other planes to fly. This one is more of a winter project of sorts wanted to try something different.
I usually go with the recomended equipment for the plane. But i needed a challenge so choose to try and modify this plane with a different engine and keep the cheeks on it if possable.

So far have managed to carve out the cheeks enough to mount the engine but need the longer standoffs to get the clearance for the prop. But if i'm unable to get the standoffs for some reason i will have no choice but to remove the cheeks and use the shorter standoffs supplied with the engine. And if i'm gonna do that then i probably should mod the fire wall as well.

But i'm hoping the standoffs come and i'm able to keep the cheeks. Guess time will tell.

m20512

I have purchased the twist 150 also and I'm trying to decide on a engine. I really like the looks of the evo26GT with that pipe. This is a new area for me, most of my flying has been smaller electrics. I am used to fairly aggressive verticle with my electrics and I'm a little worrried about how well this engine is going to go up. I know the glow would do the trick but I really want to go gas. I haven't seen any one comment on how well this engine plane combination really does. Can anybody comment on this for me. Any input would be appreciated.

paolino1818

I wanted to know how this plane will balance out with a 1.80 satio. I will start building it next week and want to know if i need to mount the engine as close to the firewall as i can or what.
Thanks alot

snacker

Balances out fine. I added no weight and it was right on CG. I built it stock per instructions, no mods. JR 126mg servos, ar7000 reciever, 6V battery and Saito 180 GK.

You will have to sand down the inside cheek for the throttle arm and reverse it 180 degrees. Engine was made for this plane IMO.

Enjoy,
Snacker

RACJ

M20512,the Twist150 I bought was from RC reports reviewer and he used GT26 engine. I put OS160 in it. Same holes in motor mt worked. He added a little wt in rear and that also worked for OS160. He said GT26 more than enough power. Install was very neat with GT26. Only trimmed right side cheek a tad to clear exhaust.I had to trim it more for OS160 exhaust. You may not have to trim with a pipe. I'll try to ask some of pilots who flew it for review at our club about the power.

paolino1818

Thanks that will be the same set up i do. If you have any more pictures id like to see em.

paolino1818

also what prop are you using? Thanks again snacker.

snacker

I'll take some more pictures tommorrow if you would like to see more of the engine setup. The plane is hanging in the garage over my wife's car right now. The engine is a tight fit but not that difficult. This was my first ARF.

The prop is an APC 17x6.

Here's a few more.

outacontrol41

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Over your wife's car? You two must have a wonderful relationship. By the way...how strong are those hooks holding up your Twist?[:-]

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snacker

Strong enough for the bicycle you see to the right in the previous post picture. Besides my planes would be in the house otherwise. My wife made me move them out there; they were dominating two rooms in the house. There's one over the airplane truckster too (my car), and a Sig Senior Kadet upstairs being built. Why you don't trust me to hang a hook? Jeez...I hate to think of what you believe my airplane building skills are.

I have a stud finder.[sm=wink_smile.gif]

outacontrol41

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Just joking. It's just that some women love their car enough that they wouldn't risk allowing their husband to hang a model airplane over it without a fair amount of trust in their building skills. Your airplanes are lightweight. I guess if you were moved out of the house you'd have no choice.
Ive got over a hundred pounds of planes hanging from my ceiling...that number will grow this winter...building two new planes.

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NCIS

Been BUSY,

Happy to see your keeping my thread alive and doing well I might add. I love the way you Guy's are bashing this ARF to fit your specific needs. I love all of them. I'm done for the winter up here in Wisconsin and just building now. I hope you warm weather flyer's enjoy your Twists.

Barry,

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outacontrol41

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Mine is finished. As soon as I get some graphics on it I'll post a few pictures. I'm going with an American patriotic theme using the hot looking flag girl from a few posts back. I've doctored her up a bit in photoshop...she's much more interesting to look at now if you know what I mean. If you care to see or even have this 'men's version' send me your personal PM...won't send it thru RCU PM.

Anyway, My Twist came out at 10 lbs. even and balanced at 5.75'' from LE. This ought to be a hoot to fly...just can't wait.
What weight are you guys with gas engines coming in at?

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outacontrol41

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RACJ,

Your request has been served. We just made hot even hotter! LOL

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RACJ

Can you say scooourchnnn!! Thanks Outacontrol

RACJ Twist 150 Brotherhood

outacontrol41

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Glad you like it. No matter how good something is...you can always make it better. Don't you guys go and get yourselves in trouble now, ya' hear?

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linkadrip

Thanks outcontrol No shes not gonna get anyone in trouble. I was thinking she would be alot more reveling lol. But shes just right very good photoshops skills.[sm=thumbup.gif]

kerwin50

Where can you get the lowest price on a 150 at