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Forum: Gas Engines
11-29-2021, 11:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,437
Posted By wtsidney

The GF-6 is a bored out .25 nitro engine that...

The GF-6 is a bored out .25 nitro engine that runs on a glow plug. It weighs 2 oz more than my OS 25fx; Same engine mount spacing and muffler as the .25.

Have been flying it on a Limited-B Combat...
Forum: Gas Engines
11-21-2021, 02:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,437
Posted By wtsidney

I have it pulling a 52oz airplane through the...

I have it pulling a 52oz airplane through the skies nicely. Working on the second gallon of fuel with the original glow plug. Have already picked up a second engine that I'm putting in a Sonic Mk2...
Forum: Gas Engines
11-17-2021, 05:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,437
Posted By wtsidney

Fun Little engine!

I've got a GF-6 engine that I am really enjoying. It spins a 10x4 prop at 14,500 RPM. It starts easily at half throttle with an electric starter.

I have the carb set such that it can be completely...
Forum: Questions and Answers
05-16-2006, 05:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 919
Posted By wtsidney

RE: Preferred Latex Brand

I like Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch - it is an indor/outdor acrylic latex. Sold in 1/2pints and quarts.

It is fule reistant without a clearcoat on it. I regaularly use 15% nitro without a problem.
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
05-09-2006, 10:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,252
Posted By wtsidney

RE: Pull- Pull Rudder system help.

Take a look at the "Pulley and Wire" for Rudder Control. The mechanical advantage of the link is increased as the servo arm moves to the extreme ends of its motion where it is needed.


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Forum: O.S. Engines Support
02-27-2006, 06:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 634
Posted By wtsidney

RE: OS 40 Max Muffler

Thanks - Just noticed the part number on the muffler #743 and found replacement parts
Forum: O.S. Engines Support
02-26-2006, 09:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 634
Posted By wtsidney

OS 40 Max Muffler

Lost the tail cone on a O/S 40 Max Muffler in flight.

What a great engine - what are my options on for replacing it. Any third party mufflers that would easily fit?
Forum: O.S. Engines Support
01-09-2006, 12:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 596
Posted By wtsidney

RE: Help! - OS FS 91 Full throttle is not Full Speed

Thank You for the prompt response will try a smaller prop.

Hadn't expected the prop to be to much. It falls within the prop selection for scale models.

Do you reccommend multi-pitch props? ...
Forum: O.S. Engines Support
01-09-2006, 10:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 596
Posted By wtsidney

Help! - OS FS 91 Full throttle is not Full Speed

Got my hands on a used Four Stroke 91 Surpass 1 and Full Throttle is not maximum power or rpm.

Starting from Full Throttle maximum power / RPM increases as the carb is closed up to approx 7/8 of...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-05-2004, 11:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,009
Posted By wtsidney

RE: Best material for windscreen?

How about using the clear plastic from bottled water or soda and it can be heat formed.
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
08-01-2003, 01:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 834
Posted By wtsidney

Portable flyer

Checkout the CARBON FALCON (http://www.acesim.com/rc/p2/p2.html)

It is a "portable indestructible flying wing slow flyer". Control is mixed pitch and roll via true wing warping without any...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
07-02-2003, 01:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,511
Posted By wtsidney

Carboard Hull

Give the oil based polyurathane varnish a try. Put it on heavy. It will soak into outter ply and into inner webbing.

Actually could use any oil based varnish / shelac.

Once the varnish ...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
06-29-2003, 11:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,511
Posted By wtsidney

Carboard Hull

How did the boat work out?

I've been building with corrugated cardboard. Applying oil based polyurethane varnish seals it up nicely without having to use epoxy. It soaks into the inner webbing and...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
02-25-2003, 03:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,590
Posted By wtsidney

AM Tx as buddy-box to FM Tx??

Any progress?
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