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Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
11-29-2016, 02:14 AM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 246,117
Posted By kiwibandit

Howdy. I have a pair of ASP 180 4 strokes on my...

Howdy. I have a pair of ASP 180 4 strokes on my beast and to absorb the power I have used Biela 3 blade props
16x8 These give the model plenty of power and also keep the engine revs in check. ...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-28-2015, 01:25 AM
Replies: 1,019
Views: 183,435
Posted By kiwibandit

Hello AZThud. After a bit of searching around my...

Hello AZThud. After a bit of searching around my local area I have found a place that has your canopy in stock. Here is the link if you wish to check it out for yourself.
...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
03-24-2015, 11:57 PM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 246,117
Posted By kiwibandit

Hi guys. The bomber is flying superbly and...

Hi guys. The bomber is flying superbly and getting lots of air time. Minor little niggles like screws coming loose on the cowlings. Nothing serious. I have had to replace one of the ignition...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
02-25-2015, 12:53 AM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 246,117
Posted By kiwibandit

Hi all. This Mitchell is getting some SERIOUS...

Hi all. This Mitchell is getting some SERIOUS airtime. It has a total of 15 flights now in the space of a couple of weeks. I ended up adding another 200 grams up front as the tail was dragging a...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
02-21-2015, 02:46 AM
Replies: 1,020
Views: 167,167
Posted By kiwibandit

Howdy Rocketman, ...

Howdy Rocketman,
To answer your question. You are absolutely correct about the throttle creeping. It is now only happening below 50% of stick travel. Since I am not...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
02-18-2015, 11:26 PM
Replies: 1,020
Views: 167,167
Posted By kiwibandit

Hey Dgiatr, Here is an update...

Hey Dgiatr,
Here is an update on our throttle creeping issue. I swapped out the throttle servos and used the hextronic hxt12. Mainly because I had them in my box. No other reason....
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
02-11-2015, 09:13 PM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 246,117
Posted By kiwibandit

Howdy Mike. I didn't have any expo at all for...

Howdy Mike. I didn't have any expo at all for the first flight. I wanted as much INSTANT control as I could get for that first take-off. The first 30 seconds or so I was fighting the sticks for...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
02-11-2015, 12:22 AM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 246,117
Posted By kiwibandit

I have uploaded the video and added another...

I have uploaded the video and added another flight on the end of it. This was not the best of landings. I had put in some more expo for this flight and I didn't flair quite hard enough. The result...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
02-10-2015, 08:40 PM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 246,117
Posted By kiwibandit

Sorry about the dead link. I left the computer...

Sorry about the dead link. I left the computer on this morning to continue the upload and it crashed. I will have another go and see if I have better success.

Kiwi Bandit.
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
02-10-2015, 03:10 PM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 246,117
Posted By kiwibandit

Right guys. Here is a link to my first flight on...

Right guys. Here is a link to my first flight on the B-25. It is a bit dis-jointed as the person on the camera kept stopping and starting instead of just letting it run and get the complete flight....
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
02-10-2015, 12:29 AM
Replies: 1,020
Views: 167,167
Posted By kiwibandit

Thank you Dgiatr for your reply. Very...

Thank you Dgiatr for your reply.

Very interesting about your two cases. As it turns out - the pair of servos that I have to swap out with my Futaba 3004's are Hextronic 12k. I think they are...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
02-10-2015, 12:24 AM
Replies: 1,020
Views: 167,167
Posted By kiwibandit

Hi Ronald, Thank you for your...

Hi Ronald,
Thank you for your input. I am a small engine specialist by trade and tuning engines is in my blood. As I said in my earlier post - both engines run perfectly fine while...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
02-09-2015, 10:10 PM
Replies: 1,020
Views: 167,167
Posted By kiwibandit

Hi all. It seems that no body is posting on this...

Hi all. It seems that no body is posting on this thread anymore. It has been over 1 year since the last posting. I hope there are people out there still using this piece of electronic wizardry.
...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
02-09-2015, 02:04 AM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 246,117
Posted By kiwibandit

Mike & Eldher. Thank you for your inputs. You...

Mike & Eldher. Thank you for your inputs. You both have valid ideas - however, what I observed was different to what you have explained. Let me clarify. The throttle position on the radio in my...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
02-08-2015, 12:50 AM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 246,117
Posted By kiwibandit

Mike! As you also use the D&L twin sync - I was...

Mike! As you also use the D&L twin sync - I was wondering if you could shed some light on a small issue I have come across.
I set my device up on the bench and got it configured the way I wanted it...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
02-06-2015, 10:47 PM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 246,117
Posted By kiwibandit

Well guys. She flew. And it flew extremely...

Well guys. She flew. And it flew extremely well. As soon as I get the video footage from the lads at the field - I will up load it to my Y-Tube page. I ended up going with my C.O.G. at 100mm back....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-27-2015, 06:19 PM
Replies: 1,019
Views: 183,435
Posted By kiwibandit

Hey dude!! Well done on a successful first...

Hey dude!! Well done on a successful first couple of flights. This will become your new favourite very quickly. Mine has over 100 flights now and I still enjoy giving it a thrashing.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-21-2015, 11:24 PM
Replies: 1,019
Views: 183,435
Posted By kiwibandit

Irocbsa is correct about the ignition module. ...

Irocbsa is correct about the ignition module. Get yourself an RcExel unit and start with a decent module straight away. I have a pair of these engines and both of the ign units failed within an hour...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
01-19-2015, 11:42 PM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 246,117
Posted By kiwibandit

Here is a link to my ESM La7 with the radial...

Here is a link to my ESM La7 with the radial fitted.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2RzJJuAlk0

Enjoy. I adore flying this model. To date it has over 100 flights and is still going strong. ...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
01-19-2015, 01:19 PM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 246,117
Posted By kiwibandit

The rc excel modules I have used have got a 120...

The rc excel modules I have used have got a 120 degree metal cap which is a twist to lock fitting system. When they are on - THEY ARE ON. I have not seen any movement of the caps so far during the...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
01-18-2015, 10:12 PM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 246,117
Posted By kiwibandit

I considered changing to petrol but the design of...

I considered changing to petrol but the design of the engine is not really suitable. If the conrod could be changed to a needle roller bearing then I might consider it. I have seen too many engines...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
01-18-2015, 02:23 AM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 246,117
Posted By kiwibandit

Ok, so both engines have been pulled apart and...

Ok, so both engines have been pulled apart and the front bearings removed. Sensor screw holes drilled n tapped. Both engines re-assembled and the whole system changed to spark ignition. The starting...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-11-2015, 03:17 PM
Replies: 1,019
Views: 183,435
Posted By kiwibandit

Unfortunately, that is the down side of using a...

Unfortunately, that is the down side of using a heat gun. You may have overheated the covering beyond the optimum. Once that happens the covering starts to sag. No amount of extra heat will cure the...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
12-29-2014, 11:57 PM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 246,117
Posted By kiwibandit

Harmonics it is. I changed the blades to a pair...

Harmonics it is. I changed the blades to a pair of 16x8 apc. Mounted one in line with the crank and one at 90 degrees. The one at 90 continued to run so both were set at 90. Hmmmm. Now both...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
12-28-2014, 11:49 PM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 246,117
Posted By kiwibandit

www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJSvxrCTW50&list=UUKmKw1FP...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJSvxrCTW50&list=UUKmKw1FPAsBKxOKh1vDUqDA

This is the link for the Bronco
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