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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-05-2017, 04:29 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 833,027
Posted By Loco3D

did you cut the firewall before installing the...

did you cut the firewall before installing the FG84?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-03-2017, 01:45 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 833,027
Posted By Loco3D

yeah, I also cut the firewall and did the same to...

yeah, I also cut the firewall and did the same to get more clearance for the Keleo ring exhaust.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-03-2017, 12:42 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 833,027
Posted By Loco3D

Absolutely! I took them out at the beginning...

Absolutely!

I took them out at the beginning of the build as most people fitting this engine did so @3.5Kg all in.

I even measured CG twice upside down and normal and got the same results..
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-03-2017, 10:43 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 833,027
Posted By Loco3D

Weight & Balance

Double post

sorry
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-03-2017, 10:42 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 833,027
Posted By Loco3D

Weight & Balance

For Saito FG84 users: how did your plane come out with this engine?

I have done some preliminary weight and balance with a Vanessa rig and after measuring CG twice ( upside down and normal with...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-15-2016, 10:48 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 833,027
Posted By Loco3D

Hi I bought these brand new from Robart....

Hi

I bought these brand new from Robart. When I added second cam blocks to both gears I used different screws hence why they are mismatched. Pins are straight.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-15-2016, 09:02 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 833,027
Posted By Loco3D

Hi BobH Do you have his email address ?,...

Hi BobH

Do you have his email address ?, What company is D&L ?

Thanks
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-15-2016, 08:32 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 833,027
Posted By Loco3D

Unhappy I have measured everything including the gear...

I have measured everything including the gear mounts in the wing : both sides are perfect, no discrepancies here.
One of the gear doors is is slightly twisted as HoundDog mentioned but this is...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-14-2016, 02:36 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 833,027
Posted By Loco3D

Hi I just installed my retracts and it seems...

Hi

I just installed my retracts and it seems that one of them travels lower than the other, that is approx. 0.5cm difference and don't know what to do...

Comparing the travel between them from...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-05-2016, 11:14 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 833,027
Posted By Loco3D

I am in the process of installing my retracts and...

I am in the process of installing my retracts and I know that someone posted something about scale wheels. I looked at sierra http://belairkits.com/detail.asp?id=700
Do these wheels fit with the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-02-2014, 11:46 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 833,027
Posted By Loco3D

That looks great! I was thinking doing the...

That looks great!

I was thinking doing the same thing when I get to that point though...
Get some scale stickers for retracts and proper weathering and will look much better ;-)
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-01-2014, 08:00 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 833,027
Posted By Loco3D

I just got my Biela 22x12 3 blade spinner for my...

I just got my Biela 22x12 3 blade spinner for my Saito.

Does anybody know where to get a FW190 3 blade spinner for it ?

Top flite one seems to be out of stock everywhere and I am wondering if...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-27-2014, 01:35 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 833,027
Posted By Loco3D

I think that saying that this engine is...

I think that saying that this engine is underpowered for its weight/capacity is a bit of a statement... Many people think that when buying this engine you MUST do this modification in order to use it...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-24-2014, 11:41 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 833,027
Posted By Loco3D

Hi! Im about to follow your steps for...

Hi!

Im about to follow your steps for cutting the fire wall. What length stand offs did you use ?, 20cm ?

Also how is the prop clearance with the cowl following your steps ? - any pics ?
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-24-2014, 11:39 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 833,027
Posted By Loco3D

Ignore this post! below. ( can't delete...

Ignore this post!

below.

( can't delete it! )
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-19-2014, 04:10 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 833,027
Posted By Loco3D

I tried my Robart electrics the other day and all...

I tried my Robart electrics the other day and all seem to work fine except one of the mains...the actuator doesnt work properly when fitted in the retract as it seems that it stops due to some forces...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-16-2014, 11:29 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 833,027
Posted By Loco3D

So decided to cut my cowl for engine access and...

So decided to cut my cowl for engine access and what a job..
As Im glassing and painting my Butcher bird, had to sand cowl before surgery.

Did all the hinges myself cutting brass plates and tubes...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-12-2014, 03:07 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 833,027
Posted By Loco3D

Right, so I followed the advise from some people...

Right, so I followed the advise from some people about reinforcing the Robart Electric retracts by installing a new set of cam blocks ( part number fw107A ) for the second pin to give more support...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-06-2014, 10:13 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 833,027
Posted By Loco3D

Cool. Thanks. I remember seeing this somewhere. ...

Cool. Thanks. I remember seeing this somewhere.
How long are you stand offs that you used for mounting the engine?
is prop clearance ok once cowl is fitted and spinner?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-06-2014, 03:14 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 833,027
Posted By Loco3D

So did you cut the firewall of simply shave it to...

So did you cut the firewall of simply shave it to fit both engine/ring?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-05-2014, 01:01 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 833,027
Posted By Loco3D

I ordered my ring collector almost 2 months ago...

I ordered my ring collector almost 2 months ago and today got an email notification of shipping!!!
YEAH!!!!

yours should be soon as well.
So 30mm standoffs engine crankshaft and prop clearance...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-05-2014, 11:47 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 833,027
Posted By Loco3D

Did you shorten out the firewall to accommodate...

Did you shorten out the firewall to accommodate the FG84 or did you just install it using the stand offs that come with ?

I wil be installing mine as soon as the Keleo ring collector comes and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-28-2014, 03:26 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 833,027
Posted By Loco3D

Has anybody come out with a better system for the...

Has anybody come out with a better system for the removable hatch ?, it seems very flimsy and a pain to remove while at the field.
Thinking of cutting the bottom wood hooks and use some hinges on...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
10-23-2014, 01:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,929
Posted By Loco3D

Good to hear that, will go for these in the end...

Good to hear that, will go for these in the end anyway.
:cool:
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
10-23-2014, 08:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,929
Posted By Loco3D

Thanks for your feedback. Do they hold or...

Thanks for your feedback.

Do they hold or center nicely ?, they have metal gears and 10.5Kg at HV 7.4v is perfect for my warbird.
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