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Search: Posts Made By: Carlo Vangompel
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Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
02-07-2024, 11:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,112
Posted By Carlo Vangompel

Altijd welkom Rick! Groeten, Carlo

Altijd welkom Rick!

Groeten,
Carlo
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
02-06-2024, 11:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,112
Posted By Carlo Vangompel

Dag Rik, Inderdaad al een tijdje geleden, de...

Dag Rik,

Inderdaad al een tijdje geleden, de Raskal doet het nog steeds, ik heb wel de motor vervangen door een nieuwe versie + een 2-blad prop gebruikt om meer trekkracht te hebben.
Wilga was...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
02-04-2024, 11:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,112
Posted By Carlo Vangompel

Hi Rick, Yes, that's a coincidence, the...

Hi Rick,

Yes, that's a coincidence, the Rascall still is a nice plane to fly.

How are you going to build your Wilga, what engine?

Carlo
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
12-31-2023, 01:22 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,112
Posted By Carlo Vangompel

Hi Chuck, What kind of prop are you swinging...

Hi Chuck,

What kind of prop are you swinging on the UMS150?
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
12-30-2023, 11:21 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,112
Posted By Carlo Vangompel

I didn't change the dowels but made made new...

I didn't change the dowels but made made new nuts, a little wider and knurled.
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
12-30-2023, 04:10 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,112
Posted By Carlo Vangompel

The weight without fuel is about 18.4kg I do...

The weight without fuel is about 18.4kg

I do not understand your other question, do you have a photo?

Carlo
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
12-28-2023, 10:07 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,112
Posted By Carlo Vangompel

This week I finished most of the Wilga, wings,...

This week I finished most of the Wilga, wings, doors, decalls.
I also added the fuel pump but the motor doesn't turn good for the moment,
I got some information from you guys how to use the pump,...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-26-2023, 10:26 AM
Replies: 303
Views: 51,869
Posted By Carlo Vangompel

thanks, I will try it this week. I also noticed...

thanks, I will try it this week. I also noticed to use 5V. I Have 7.4V Liion batteries but will test with 5V
Forum: Gas Engines
12-26-2023, 07:52 AM
Replies: 303
Views: 51,869
Posted By Carlo Vangompel

Well, that motor runs fine. I also mounted a...

Well, that motor runs fine.
I also mounted a PowerFuel RX V2 hacker on my UMS150, and tested it out today but seems that the motor runs even worse than before, finally it stops running.
When I...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
12-22-2023, 11:50 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,112
Posted By Carlo Vangompel

Maiden, I hope to do it next month but it depends...

Maiden, I hope to do it next month but it depends on the weather, It will be raining for the rest of this year and for next year, we have to wait and see what we get😂
I even could't fly for 2 months...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
12-21-2023, 10:05 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,112
Posted By Carlo Vangompel

I used metal primer, afterwards yellow DHL paint...

I used metal primer, afterwards yellow DHL paint a company made for me in a spray can, not 2K


Sub-D connectors for the wing servo's and the led lights in the wings
...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
12-20-2023, 02:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,112
Posted By Carlo Vangompel

Aluminum rims, painted them yellow:D I thought...

Aluminum rims, painted them yellow:D
I thought about it using real bearings but changed my mind because I need some resistance during landing., I made the bearings out of bronze.

...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
12-19-2023, 08:01 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,112
Posted By Carlo Vangompel

You make me jealous flying a real Wilga... ...

You make me jealous flying a real Wilga...
Stunning job on that Wilga, I didn't do so many reinforcements.

Your son has some nice toys in his hangar:)
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
12-18-2023, 12:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,112
Posted By Carlo Vangompel

I modified the position of the tail wheel servo,...

I modified the position of the tail wheel servo, the servo arm is now in the fuselage.
A bit tricky to connect the wires but it worked out well.

https://youtu.be/RPPKLgIjSCA
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
12-18-2023, 11:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,112
Posted By Carlo Vangompel

I unscrewed the shock absorber, the weight is...

I unscrewed the shock absorber, the weight is 148gr each.
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
12-17-2023, 09:33 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,112
Posted By Carlo Vangompel

Hi Chuck, I will ask it tomorrow at Tomahawk...

Hi Chuck,

I will ask it tomorrow at Tomahawk Aviation.
concedrnig the shock absorbers, I also replaced them with WEMO, much better!!...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
12-17-2023, 09:28 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,112
Posted By Carlo Vangompel

The inflateble wheels supplierd have plastic...

The inflateble wheels supplierd have plastic rims.
I do not think they are strong enough especially when landing with cross wind.
It"s difficult to find inflated wheels with alulinum rims so i will...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
12-17-2023, 09:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,112
Posted By Carlo Vangompel

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2843_photo_conv_c65e3e07a10f3eb74655cfe235897517730be18d.jpeg
Installing the 3 batteries against the firewall.

...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
12-17-2023, 08:49 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,112
Posted By Carlo Vangompel

Hi Chuck, My fuel tank and tailwheel...

Hi Chuck,

My fuel tank and tailwheel assembly are already installed, it's difficult to check the weight rigt now..
Send an mail to Tomahawk Aviation, they will give you this information.
As for...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
12-16-2023, 09:09 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,112
Posted By Carlo Vangompel

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_2617_photo_conv_6e46de21169f4a7dde6639ed397642c62c268bd8.jpeg
Gluing upper part of the coil
...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
12-14-2023, 11:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,112
Posted By Carlo Vangompel

Modifying the rudder pivot system. It was a...

Modifying the rudder pivot system.
It was a very poor design, I made a new support and added a small bearing.
I also mounted the engine with a short stand-off. I maybe have to change this length in...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
12-14-2023, 11:24 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,112
Posted By Carlo Vangompel

Hi Chuck, What kind of upgrades did you do? ...

Hi Chuck,

What kind of upgrades did you do?

Concerning the engine, I didn't have any issues during breaking in.
A few flips, it started immediately, of course it was running rough but after a...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
12-13-2023, 09:36 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,112
Posted By Carlo Vangompel

Connecting the tail wheel. I had to change...

Connecting the tail wheel.
I had to change servo position, at first I wanted to use the elevator mount into the fuselage ( 2 servo's position) but because of the heavy motor, I changed mounted the...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
12-11-2023, 12:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,112
Posted By Carlo Vangompel

Cutting on length the stainless steel tubes, the...

Cutting on length the stainless steel tubes, the length defined in the manual is not good, I had to adjust them.
I also had to make some new bushings to get a better fit. I painted the struts red...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
12-09-2023, 05:43 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,112
Posted By Carlo Vangompel

Some inside fuselage work, reinforcements, Back...

Some inside fuselage work, reinforcements, Back side window.I modified the towing system...
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