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Forum: Kit Building
05-02-2003, 08:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,556
Posted By RCFan-RCU

Sig 4*60 or Bruce Tharpe Venture 60?

VENTURE 60

finishing it as my first build now.

Great Kit and Great guy to work with!

Thanks Bruce

Jason
Forum: Kit Building
04-24-2003, 12:49 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,250
Posted By RCFan-RCU

Covering Question

MinnFlyer,

I am also attempting my first covering job.

The scheme you posted above, do you cover the entire surface in white then place trim over that or are the areas of trim(blue and red)...
Forum: Kit Building
03-28-2003, 06:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,216
Posted By RCFan-RCU

SIG 4* 60 vs Venture 60

The build on the Venture 60 is almost complete. Everyone was right. Bruce has been very helpful with the few questions I've had. The kit really did go together rather easily.

I just have the...
Forum: Kit Building
12-19-2002, 10:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 844
Posted By RCFan-RCU

Making a Cowl???

Paul,

Do a search on RCU for cowl suggestions. It can be built from several materials(balsa, foam, etc.). I've been trying to decide on a method for my Venture 60 and am still debating with...
Forum: Beginners
11-26-2002, 05:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 582
Posted By RCFan-RCU

Where to fly in Sylacauga, Alabama

JamesHow,

I'm afraid I don't know any one down there but there are a few clubs around Birmingham. I'm a member @ Birmingham RC Club. I would urge you to find a good instructor as it has helped me...
Forum: Questions and Answers
11-21-2002, 03:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 875
Posted By RCFan-RCU

Aileron servo installation

Another question Jeff,

I see the remote needle valve adjustment, but I'm not sure of your fueling set-up. Advice?

Thanks,
JB
Forum: Questions and Answers
11-21-2002, 02:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 875
Posted By RCFan-RCU

Aileron servo installation

Thanks Jeff.

Actually, your pics are where I got the idea for mounting the servos that way. It looks great. I have also been trying to figure out exactly how that cowl job works.

Can you...
Forum: Beginners
11-20-2002, 11:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,054
Posted By RCFan-RCU

Clueless questions

My $0.02:

I started with the Realflight Simulator and an Avistar RTF set-up. With the help of an excellent instructor at my local field, I was soloing on my third visit.

Now I'm really hooked....
Forum: Questions and Answers
11-20-2002, 09:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 875
Posted By RCFan-RCU

Aileron servo installation

I have 2 questions (and am not afraid to admit to being a newbie)...

#1) Which is preferred when installing dual aileron servos?
-A hatch with the servo mounted on its side and only the end of...
Forum: Kit Building
11-11-2002, 02:34 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 14,191
Posted By RCFan-RCU

my 4* 60 kit build with retracts UPDATE: CRASHED

Hey Downwind,

I'm building a BTE Venture 60 and want to position my aileron servos like you have yours. Think you could post a pic of the mounting on the hatch?

BTW, Looks GREAT!

Thanks,
JB
Forum: Kit Building
11-10-2002, 10:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 509
Posted By RCFan-RCU

Dumb Question

Thanks guys.

I've just started a Venture 60. Planning on a Saito 72.

Appreciate the rapid response.
Forum: Kit Building
11-10-2002, 10:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 509
Posted By RCFan-RCU

Dumb Question

If the first rib on your wing is set with the dihedral, are the following ribs at 90 deg to the table?

Almost ashamed to ask....
Forum: Questions and Answers
11-09-2002, 02:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 647
Posted By RCFan-RCU

Oil leak

Thanks guys. You've put my mind at rest.

I'll take the advice on not hanging it over my wife's car to heart. LOL.

This is one of the most useful websites I've seen.
Forum: Questions and Answers
11-08-2002, 02:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 647
Posted By RCFan-RCU

Oil leak

I have an Avistar trainer with an OS 40LA. It's been flown 6-7 times. I keep it sitting on it's gear on my work bench and noticed some oil had dripped onto the tabletop. I had been turning the prop...
Forum: Beginners
10-29-2002, 10:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,233
Posted By RCFan-RCU

Starting first Kit-Sig 4 Star 60

Hey dbow,

Glad to see you're getting started. My Venture just arrived but, I'm going to wait until mid-November to get started (Life serving as an inconvenience to my hobby!). I look forward to...
Forum: Kit Building
10-26-2002, 12:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,462
Posted By RCFan-RCU

Venture 60 Cowl

Thanks H8w8n. I'll try to get my hands on it.

JB
Forum: Kit Building
10-25-2002, 06:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,462
Posted By RCFan-RCU

Venture 60 Cowl

No harm done.
Forum: Kit Building
10-25-2002, 02:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,462
Posted By RCFan-RCU

Venture 60 Cowl

Thanks for the continued suggestions. And, Jafrh, obviously this was the question I was posing. Being new to this I wanted to understand exactly how all these great cowl jobs I see on this site are...
Forum: Kit Building
10-24-2002, 08:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,462
Posted By RCFan-RCU

Venture 60 Cowl

Great pics guys. Thanks for the ideas, but I still don't see how or if the cowl is removable to mount the engine or do maintenance. Sorry, Newbie here.
Forum: Kit Building
10-23-2002, 06:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 750
Posted By RCFan-RCU

I need suggestions for cowl please.

Any pics?
Forum: Kit Building
10-23-2002, 06:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,462
Posted By RCFan-RCU

Venture 60 Cowl

I'm getting ready to start a BTE Venture 60 and was thinking of a few mods like 2 servos for ail, perhaps clipping the wings and (most importantly) cowling the engine.

My question is, do you...
Forum: Beginners
10-19-2002, 09:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,280
Posted By RCFan-RCU

Sig 4* .60 Suggestions needed.

I'm on-baord with dbow. I was going to go with the 4* but the posts about the Venture were hard to ignore.

Hoping my new kit will arrive this week. Trying to decide between the OS 61FX and the...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-17-2002, 01:49 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,080
Posted By RCFan-RCU

four vs two stroke?????

A question from someone with no 4-stroke experience:

Is it any more difficult to get a 4-stroke broken in or to keep it running/starting well as compared to the 2?
Forum: Kit Building
10-16-2002, 09:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,216
Posted By RCFan-RCU

SIG 4* 60 vs Venture 60

Good points, thank you.
I am probably going to go up to the Saito 91 but, if power is all I'm worried about, why not go to an OS FX series 2-stroke?

Would an OS 61 FX with a tuned pipe be a good...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-15-2002, 11:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,149
Posted By RCFan-RCU

Venture 60 and Saito 72

So an OS 91 Surpass wouldn't be too much engine?
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