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Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions

05-26-2004, 07:58 PM

Replies: 4

Electrified Lanier Sea Bird

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Posted By syd

RE: Electrified Lanier Sea Bird

Matt, thank you for your prompt and complete reply. Sounds like the combo should work, and I'll be doing more work to put it all together. I may have a few more questions later, and will not hesitate...

Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions

05-25-2004, 08:10 PM

Replies: 4

Electrified Lanier Sea Bird

Views: 890

Posted By syd

RE: Electrified Lanier Sea Bird

Matt, thanks for replying. I've been flying glow and gas and just got a GWS Formosa for curiosity. Electric now interests me. As per my post I'm lucky enough (retired) to live aloat in Florida in the...

Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions

05-23-2004, 08:43 PM

Replies: 4

Electrified Lanier Sea Bird

Views: 890

Posted By syd

Electrified Lanier Sea Bird

I am lucky enough to live aboard a yacht in Florida in the winter and would like to take my flying south. Has anyone out there electrified a Lanier Sea Bird or any othe amphip or float plane? If so I...

Forum: Gas Engines

03-14-2003, 10:39 PM

Replies: 29

4-stroke gas

Views: 4,777

Posted By syd

4-stroke gas

bdstr, I used the stock carb, but may try a WT-324-1. Got about 6000 rpm with Zinger 18x8. Robert Dabaghian (post # 13 on this thread) has done a lot with this engine; different carbs, etc. A mount...

Forum: Gas Engines

03-14-2003, 09:35 PM

Replies: 29

4-stroke gas

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Posted By syd

ryobi 26cc

I converted a 26cc Ryobi and installed it on my 1/4 scale sig cub. Used a 18x 8 prop and it barely flew it. A post by Cris Spad on 2/24 suggests using a larger prop because of the higher torque at...

Forum: Gas Engines

03-02-2003, 02:32 AM

Replies: 4

Ryobi 4 cycle 26cc

Views: 1,009

Posted By syd

Ryobi four stroke

Daniel
Enter Ryobi four stroke in search and you will find all the limited info on this engine. I tried it in my Sig 1/4 scale cub and it barely flew it. Later info says larger dia prop with more...

Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic

10-11-2002, 03:49 PM

Replies: 5

Zenoah G-38 in 1/4 scale Cub

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Posted By syd

Zenoah G-38 in 1/4 scale Cub

I have just completed a 1/4 scale Sig Cub which I have flown with a Ryobi 26cc four stroke conversion. It just BARELY flies it. Since I also want to fly it on floats I am thinking of changing to a...

Forum: Gas Engines

10-07-2002, 12:58 AM

Replies: 2

Ryobi 26cc 4 stroke gas engine

Views: 1,127

Posted By syd

Ryobi 26cc 4 stroke gas engine

Has anyone out there had any experience converting the 4 stroke Ryobi to RC use? Any input would be of great interest as I am now in the process.

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