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Forum: Drones Talk
01-16-2023, 02:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,677
Posted By Stuntguy13

Over 1000 views and no one has anything to say...

Over 1000 views and no one has anything to say about aerobatic drones? Once you can fly them (takes about 1 minute if you have flown anything else with wings and controls) what do you do with them?...
Replies: 1
Views: 2,129
Posted By Stuntguy13

Simple servo trigger from key fob

I am wondering if there is a simple way to trigger three position servo mechanism that can be triggered by a key fob? I know why do this with a XX channel radio. I am looking to use this on a four...
01-10-2023, 06:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,376
Posted By Stuntguy13

Sounds great. For those of us that might like to...

Sounds great. For those of us that might like to fly what events are you holding? I would love to see drones expand into more than just aerial photography and closed course racing. Are there...
Forum: 3D Flying!
12-18-2022, 07:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,284
Posted By Stuntguy13

Props for 3D - 60 size ships

Was wondering what brand and type of props work for a 60 size 3D ship? I have heard there are variable pitch designs that are high pitch at the hub and low at the tips to give good hover and...
08-09-2022, 09:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,146
Posted By Stuntguy13

Looking online I found a site that indicated you...

Looking online I found a site that indicated you should use the proper hardness "O" ring, 70 rating is medium and should work for us. Next drop the "O" ring in hot water for a few minutes to soften...
06-09-2022, 03:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,146
Posted By Stuntguy13

Davis Diesel head "O" ring seal replacement- How?

Has anyone done a replacement on a Davis Diesel head "O" ring? Bob never gave out to much information and wanted customers to return the head to them for "O" ring replacement. Since DDD is gone, I...
Forum: RC Fuels
04-08-2022, 11:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,060
Posted By Stuntguy13

Anyone out there in Diesel land working on some...

Anyone out there in Diesel land working on some inexpensive sport fuel mixes? Weather is getting nicer and would love to get my diesel ships going again. Fuel is the issue. Where are you getting fuel...
04-08-2022, 10:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,829
Posted By Stuntguy13

W Dan, A quick google search gets you to...

W Dan,
A quick google search gets you to Castro's site, you should be able to get a dealer near your zip code ( SEMI SYNTHETIC MOTORCYCLE OILS | WELCOME | CASTROL USA...
04-08-2022, 06:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,640
Posted By Stuntguy13

One thing that was not mentioned (at least I...

One thing that was not mentioned (at least I didn't see it) was the potential that the fuel had lost ether. He indicated that he was flying at an outside temperature of 81F, Ether can boil off at...
Forum: Drones Talk
03-12-2022, 07:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,677
Posted By Stuntguy13

Aerobatic Drones

Getting interested in Drones, being an old control line stunt flyer would like to get something that will eventually allow one to fly various maneuvers rather than just fly around. I have seen the XK...
12-08-2021, 06:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,717
Posted By Stuntguy13

MVVS 60 Diesel tight contra piston

Is this a Davis Head or a is it from MVVS? You might want to try a heat gun to warm the top section of the engine and see if you can get it to move.

Best, DennisT
11-10-2021, 05:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,508
Posted By Stuntguy13

New guy, the PAW's are solid engines that will...

New guy, the PAW's are solid engines that will serve you well. Go to there website they have videos on setting up there engines. If you buy one new don't play with the compression setting as they run...
10-17-2021, 05:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,593
Posted By Stuntguy13

The ammo boxes are great for storing all size...

The ammo boxes are great for storing all size lipo packs. I have two the smaller for my field box that I put vertical dividers in to allow storing the packs end up. I mark the packs with green and...
Forum: Control Lines
10-17-2021, 05:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,795
Posted By Stuntguy13

Lee, Any updates? What part of SC are you in?...

Lee,
Any updates? What part of SC are you in? Did you also ask on Stunthanger.com? Most control line guys hang out there. Am looking myself for where in SC would be a group. I might in the not to...
Forum: RC Fuels
10-05-2021, 04:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,707
Posted By Stuntguy13

I agreed with Q that the castor itself will not...

I agreed with Q that the castor itself will not prevent the nickel from peeling, My point was only that our engines use part of the oil as cooling. One of the things that can cause peeling is excess...
Forum: RC Fuels
10-01-2021, 05:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,846
Posted By Stuntguy13

The acetone is a good additive but remember to...

The acetone is a good additive but remember to use a good fuel proof paint topcoat and be careful with raw fuel getting on the finish, wipe off quickly.

Best, DennisT
Forum: RC Fuels
10-01-2021, 05:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,707
Posted By Stuntguy13

If it is a plain bearing engine you should add...

If it is a plain bearing engine you should add the castor as Q suggests and use the after-run oil. Simple air tool oil works great. For ball bearing engines they can run less total oil and for...
Forum: RC Fuels
10-01-2021, 05:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,060
Posted By Stuntguy13

Aspeed, One of the tricks with diesel when...

Aspeed,
One of the tricks with diesel when first learning how they work is to use a little bigger prop. This give you a little leverage on flipping them and has a little weight to keep it running/...
10-01-2021, 05:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,005
Posted By Stuntguy13

Steve, You are close but to get a reasonable...

Steve,
You are close but to get a reasonable airspeed you might want to consider increasing pitch to 6". This would give around 55 mph. The diesels like more load then the glow engines. The 19 will...
10-01-2021, 04:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,604
Posted By Stuntguy13

S, What has worked for me is to first clean...

S,
What has worked for me is to first clean them off with a solvent, then give a dose of something like WD40, let it sit a while. Put a big prop on it, take a heat gun and slowly heat the case then...
Forum: RC Fuels
09-28-2021, 04:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,301
Posted By Stuntguy13

T, As Q said the K&B 1000 was higher nitro but...

T,
As Q said the K&B 1000 was higher nitro but lower oil than what the Fox plain bear engines run best with. missile mist was a high nitro Fox fuel that gave more power but also had lower oil. If...
Forum: RC Fuels
09-28-2021, 04:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,060
Posted By Stuntguy13

Aspeed, Did you ever complete your test with...

Aspeed,

Did you ever complete your test with the Kleen-flo starter fluid? I did fine another brand from NAPA - Johnsen's Premium Starting Fluid 50%, 10.7oz that is 60& ether, I have read this...
09-26-2021, 06:20 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 60,314
Posted By Stuntguy13

Q, How do you get the ether from the JD can -...

Q,
How do you get the ether from the JD can - spray into a container or degas, punch holes and pour out?

Here in FL the temps in the summer make keeping ether in the mix a bit of a challenge. I...
09-24-2021, 10:58 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 60,314
Posted By Stuntguy13

Q, We are not that far apart on most diesel...

Q,
We are not that far apart on most diesel issues. We seem to have difference views on ether being calmed down by mineral oil or kero. Fact is it doesn't matter, both approaches work for there...
09-23-2021, 10:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,936
Posted By Stuntguy13

Is Allen still active? Last time i tried to...

Is Allen still active? Last time i tried to contact him via email I got no response?

Best, DennisT
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