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Forum: Marketplace
01-25-2021, 09:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 877
Posted By balsafire

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Forum: Marketplace
01-25-2021, 09:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 877
Posted By balsafire

Hi I like in Vegas and can pick up. I'll offer...

Hi
I like in Vegas and can pick up. I'll offer 150.00. Just getting back in and this would be perfect
10-02-2007, 08:02 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 46,099
Posted By balsafire

RE: Dietrich Extra 260 50cc

Thanks Flack.
You can really tell how much of an amature photographer I am with that thumb print:D. Actually, it turned out to be a lens fogged on the inside. I've ran 4 more tanks of fuel through...
09-27-2007, 12:02 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 46,099
Posted By balsafire

RE: Dietrich Extra 260 50cc

Well, she's all done but lousy weather AND a new grand baby last weekend kept me grounded, can't complain about that:D. Looks like the maiden will have to wait 'till weekend after this one. My auw...
09-19-2007, 10:19 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 46,099
Posted By balsafire

RE: Dietrich Extra 260 50cc

I finally got everything and should be done tomorrow:D. I have to install the servo in the new wing panel, dial in all the throws, break in the engine and mount the spinner. I finalized my "custom"...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-18-2007, 03:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,001
Posted By balsafire

RE: 58GX2 Brillelli 366GT or DA50 for Dietrich Aircraft 50cc Extra 260

I'm building this plane as we speak and plan on braking in the engine today or tomorrow. I went with the DL 50 because all the feed back I got was awesome as well as Bob at DL USA being so helpful...
09-17-2007, 11:27 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 46,099
Posted By balsafire

RE: Dietrich Extra 260 50cc

Yeah, I got that in mind. With the choke open it clears by 1/2", close but not bad. I'm going to break it in tomorrow(finally got my servos:))and finish the radio set up and get it dialed in. If it...
09-16-2007, 09:05 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 46,099
Posted By balsafire

RE: Dietrich Extra 260 50cc

Well, I had hoped for a more productive weekend but the Big Brown truck really blew it, actually big brown the company[:@]I got the engine 1 day late and mounted it that same day. My servos were...
09-12-2007, 04:12 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 46,099
Posted By balsafire

RE: Dietrich Extra 260 50cc

Hey Radical.
I have the red, yellow and black version that is yellow on bottom. I actually spoke to Kevin this morning and he had already read my e-mail. I should have the replacement in 3-4 days...
09-11-2007, 10:15 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 46,099
Posted By balsafire

RE: Dietrich Extra 260 50cc

Well, when I got home I had 3 boxes waiting to be opened which I made quick work of:D. This plane is absolutley gorgeous and within 10 minutes I had my bench organized and was twistin' screws. Alas,...
09-10-2007, 07:45 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 46,099
Posted By balsafire

RE: Dietrich Extra 260 50cc

Thanks for the info Dan. That's a bummer on the hardware. I have had a lot of World Models ARFs and they were great for the money but I never have liked their hardware, especially the control horns....
09-10-2007, 06:17 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 46,099
Posted By balsafire

RE: Dietrich Extra 260 50cc

Howdy all.
My wife gave me the green light on a new project a couple of weeks ago and when I saw the red, black, yellow and white version I was hooked. They were out of stock so I had to have one...
08-19-2007, 12:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,359
Posted By balsafire

RE: How Do I Report an Unethical Member?

In my opinion, what he did was bad but what you are trying to do is worse. In my experience, revenge is not always that sweet and neither are the consequences. Just my .02 and I mean no offense.

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08-17-2007, 06:26 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 76,965
Posted By balsafire

RE: SKYSHARK RC, CHRISTEN EAGLE II ARF BUILD!!!!

Well, nobodys posted for a while so I hope this gets read. I just brought this bird home and they weren't kidding about the wrinkles in the decals. It'll take some time to work these out but it...
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-16-2007, 08:44 AM
Replies: 754
Views: 95,937
Posted By balsafire

RE: H9 Sundowner

I've never owned a YS myself but from what I have seen and read they are awesome power. I don't know which would be faster but it certainly would be a good choice for this bird. It is a pricy engine...
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-15-2007, 11:30 PM
Replies: 754
Views: 95,937
Posted By balsafire

RE: H9 Sundowner

Hey Andrew.
I was using a O.S. BGX-1 3500 and a custom(home) made pipe/header. This time around I'm going to go with a Slimline Pitts for the big O.S. It's on the tower sight for $75.00. The main...
Forum: 3D Flying!
08-15-2007, 11:17 PM
Replies: 1,544
Views: 166,318
Posted By balsafire

RE: GP Cap 232

Thats no problem. I had issues with fuel draw the last go-a-round so I have a perry pump ready to go. Trust me, it draws fuel. I ran it on my BGX-1 3500 and I had a rich run at only 1 turn out. Power...
Forum: 3D Flying!
08-15-2007, 10:10 PM
Replies: 1,544
Views: 166,318
Posted By balsafire

RE: GP Cap 232

Hey all, Balsafire here.
Been away from the thread for a while due to some other projects but I've got the Cap out of moth balls(out of the rafters) and am ready to get it in the air again. I just...
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-15-2007, 09:43 PM
Replies: 754
Views: 95,937
Posted By balsafire

RE: H9 Sundowner

Hey Jason.
I maidened mine just a tick nose heavy for the maiden and we did get to land it once:eek:. As has been reported it does land fast but not THAT fast. I've had a lot of planes that came in...
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-15-2007, 05:45 PM
Replies: 754
Views: 95,937
Posted By balsafire

RE: H9 Sundowner

Hi Rod,

I saw your post and am really surprised. Its a very wierd failure. Any chance
there was damade to the fuse before the flight?
Is there any chance I can get you to send me the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-12-2007, 11:15 PM
Replies: 754
Views: 95,937
Posted By balsafire

RE: H9 Sundowner

Yeah, but the ca hinges held:D
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-12-2007, 08:09 PM
Replies: 754
Views: 95,937
Posted By balsafire

RE: H9 Sundowner

Hey all.
I suppose it's my duty to post some pics of the damage much as I hate to look at it. Luckily, the engine seems ok and so far all of the servos seem ok as well. In the one pic you can...
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-12-2007, 12:45 PM
Replies: 754
Views: 95,937
Posted By balsafire

RE: H9 Sundowner

Well guys, here's the maiden report I promised. My trim pilot put her up and after a couple clicks of down elevator she was hands off. As Reincarnate said she is absolutley beautiful in a bank. After...
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-11-2007, 10:38 PM
Replies: 754
Views: 95,937
Posted By balsafire

RE: H9 Sundowner

Arizonan.
I to am sorry I couldn't be of help as I have always had JR or Spektrum But I will say take Afterburners advice on the "miracle y". Before I had a radio that supported dual elevators with...
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-09-2007, 01:29 PM
Replies: 754
Views: 95,937
Posted By balsafire

RE: H9 Sundowner

SWEET!!! Did the wheel pants off of the Little Toni take a lot of mods? The stock ones although beefy do seem a bit big. What kind of rpm are you seeing with that prop?
Way cool and good job:D. Bet...
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