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Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
09-22-2009, 12:19 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,950
Posted By smoknDave

RE: Speaking of changes - fuel

I use Fox Missle Mist toppped off with a little additional castor. A little pricey, but all the engines I use it in run great and its all caster oil not blended.

Dave
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
09-21-2009, 01:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,706
Posted By smoknDave

RE: .049 sailplane set up

I built a power pod for my gentle lady and put a surestart and a sullivan 1oz tank on it. Pulls it up much better than you'd think. I only put about a 1/3oz fuel in the tank. Filled it up full once...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
06-04-2009, 03:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,294
Posted By smoknDave

RE: AP engine

I've also been running one for about a year.  It took a little time to break it in.  But, it starts easy and idles well now.  I use Fox missle mist with a bit of extra castor added.  Checking all the...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
03-18-2009, 04:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 850
Posted By smoknDave

RE: .049 medallion head question

Thank you for all the replies. Had a big computer crash and computer replacement:) Figures it would crash during one of the few times I actually post a question:) Thanks again all!

P.S. Must...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
03-13-2009, 04:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 850
Posted By smoknDave

.049 medallion head question

A friend recently gave me a .049 medallion with a throttle muffler that looks as though it has been sitting neglected for many years. I thought I’d resurrect it since it looks complete and...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
06-19-2008, 05:20 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,822
Posted By smoknDave

RE: How do you fly CL?

I tried to learn with 2 testor arf plastic cl planes. I could never get the first to run right and the second started ok but it always seemed like I was throwing the plane around, and not really...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-30-2008, 08:12 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,703
Posted By smoknDave

RE: My first Herr extra

See...this is why I hate lurking here. You guys catch all the great deals on the web and now I have another plane on the way (purple one):) I've got two .15 FPs and a Norvel .074. The .074 is NIB...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-23-2008, 03:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,063
Posted By smoknDave

RE: Doublers vs CrumpleZone

Absolutely what Digital Trucker said! Never build thinking about crash survival.

Dave
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-16-2008, 06:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,631
Posted By smoknDave

RE: 1/2A Texco

Oops! Need to read better:) Looking for Texaco...sorry.

Dave
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-16-2008, 06:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,631
Posted By smoknDave

RE: 1/2A Texco

I believe the Lanier Dominator 200 could be built as a v-tail. Not sure if its still available though.

Dave
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
02-07-2008, 04:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 837
Posted By smoknDave

SureStart Questions

Hi all!,

I've recently decided to do something with one of the SureStarts I've purchased. I ran the engine on a test stand and was surprised at how easily it started and how strong it ran. So,...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
12-22-2007, 05:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,460
Posted By smoknDave

RE: Blast off Buzzard

I have two friends who use ESC's with the receiver battery to light the ignitors. It seems to work very well. One has an Estes rocket glider he launches with an upstart. He ignites an E engines as...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
12-07-2007, 04:19 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,054
Posted By smoknDave

RE: Hypercolor 074 turbo heads

I'm interested in the Hypercolor 074 turbo heads as well. But, in the meantime I may try the buttons from here http://www.mecoa.com/acc/adaptors/index.htm. Hopefully it will at least keep me...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
11-28-2007, 05:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,584
Posted By smoknDave

RE: How cheap will "CHEAP" servos get?

I've noticed that anytime I've paid for something from that other auction place with Pay Pal I get several Pay Pal phishing emails over the next several days. Anyway, this site is a great find for...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
11-21-2007, 02:06 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,940
Posted By smoknDave

RE: Cox 049 update

Yep, I can second it...received 10 on 11/16 and I can verify that all cases are from bar stock.

Dave
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
03-13-2007, 04:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,024
Posted By smoknDave

RE: AP .061 problem?

I'm waiting on props to break mine in. I did read in the break-in instructions to use a prop no bigger than 5.7x3 (they recommend APC) and a 15% nitro fuel with 20% castor, no synthetic oil or...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
02-28-2007, 01:59 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,218
Posted By smoknDave

RE: rattel

hkbii, very nice lines on your latest endevor. I got a chuckle out of rainedave's airfoil post. I've got several of the Tom Hunt "Stik" designs, and they always amaze me at how well they fly. When...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
03-24-2006, 02:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,485
Posted By smoknDave

RE: kicked out again.

Sorry KidEpoxy... I guess the least I can do is spell your name right.
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
03-24-2006, 02:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,485
Posted By smoknDave

RE: kicked out again.

Well said KidEpoxie,
I’ve been lurking for a long time but, I feel I need to add my 2 cents. My friends and I have been “mercenary flying” as we call it, for several years (don’t ask me...
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