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Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
03-20-2002, 09:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,041
Posted By Valkyrie-RCU

Hot wire cutting foam-Stainless steel

Ollie,

I won't argue with you regarding your comment that I'm lucky to be alive. However, if one knows what they're dealing with and takes the appropriate precautions, I would argue that I and...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
03-19-2002, 05:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,041
Posted By Valkyrie-RCU

Hot wire cutting foam-Stainless steel

Years ago, I had good success with a lighting dimmer switch and an typical wall outlet connection. I wired a cord to the dimmer switch, that plugged into the wall, then the outlet wires of the...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-08-2002, 09:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,510
Posted By Valkyrie-RCU

Hey Chuck

Regarding your Gannets, I think you just hit on what I was trying to get at regarding R/C hobby "collectables" holding their value across the generations. They sure have no, or little, value outside...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-08-2002, 09:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,510
Posted By Valkyrie-RCU

Ross 4 Cylinder

Chuck,

I went to the site and his 4 cylinder is only 1.2 cubic inch, with each cylinder a .30.

The one I have is approximately 5.25 cubic inches, each cylinder being approximately 1.3 cubic...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-08-2002, 08:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,510
Posted By Valkyrie-RCU

Collectable engines?

Elwood,

An interesting topic. Obviously, what is of collectable value to one person is junk to someone else. That always makes it interesting as to what to collect. I have a small collection of...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-07-2002, 03:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,573
Posted By Valkyrie-RCU

Elwood, I like your "wheels"

Elwood,

We're on the same wavelength regarding more discussion on the engine aspect of this thread.

As for your vehicle, I drove one of those for 5 years. 144 mph if I remember correctly. Had...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-07-2002, 02:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,573
Posted By Valkyrie-RCU

Twin Engine Synchronizer

Mike,

With a project of this magnitude in terms of cost, effort, complexity, I would strongly urge you to consider the Twin Engine Sync System, manufactured by Electronic Model Systems (EMS). I...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-07-2002, 01:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,573
Posted By Valkyrie-RCU

Who makes reverse-rotation engines?

fiery,

Yep, that's where the inspiration came from for my "screen name". The sole remaining aircraft is at the Air Force Museum and is my favorite military aircraft of all time. It was light...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-07-2002, 04:21 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,573
Posted By Valkyrie-RCU

Who makes reverse-rotation engines?

Mike,

Those great compound Italian curves you mentioned are pretty phenominal considering that it's an all metal aircraft. They are serious craftsmen at Piaggio. Most people think the Avanti is...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-06-2002, 10:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,573
Posted By Valkyrie-RCU

Who makes reverse-rotation engines?

Mike,

I'm seriously impressed with your Avanti project. I find it interesting because I've actually made three trips to the Piaggio factory in Genoa, Italy, spending 3-4 days there each time. ...
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