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Forum: Glow Engines
11-06-2011, 07:05 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 521,566
Posted By HornetFitter

RE: UMS Evolution Radial Care and Operation

Pete, I purchased my Seidel/UMS 7-70 radial when Hobby King first started selling them. (I believe I was the first purchaser actually)
Although I am still waiting for a suitable airframe for the...
02-20-2011, 06:49 PM
Replies: 1,055
Views: 102,357
Posted By HornetFitter

RE: Seidel 7-70 radial: Help me decide!

I picked up some E-Clips at the local (metric) motorcycle shop. They were so impressed with the engine, they did'nt even charge for them!
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-06-2011, 08:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,670
Posted By HornetFitter

RE: Nitroplanes Tiger Moth 120 - Build

I think it was Great Hobbies, but I can't remember for certain. ASP uses different threads than FS if I am not mistaken. Better check it out to be sure.
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-24-2011, 05:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,670
Posted By HornetFitter

RE: Nitroplanes Tiger Moth 120 - Build

I made flying wires for mine and they are 100% structural.

Sorry I can't post pictures, but I am away from home (deployed)...
01-04-2011, 11:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,623
Posted By HornetFitter

RE: RADIAL Saito FA-200 R3 or Seidel 7-35 - need HELP!!

That's funny Abu... It's exactly what I did... I got the first Seidel/UMS 7-70 from Hobby King last spring and have been looking for a suitable airframe ever since...Going to get a Keleo collector...
12-29-2010, 09:08 PM
Replies: 1,055
Views: 102,357
Posted By HornetFitter

RE: Seidel 7-70 radial: Help me decide!

Steve, is the exhaust ring still available?
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-23-2010, 11:15 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 325,949
Posted By HornetFitter

RE: GP Super Stearman

WOW! a DLE 30 will give you a pretty wild power to weight ratio. I have a 16" on mine and it looks pretty scale. A 20" might hit the daisys.
07-30-2010, 01:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,596
Posted By HornetFitter

RE: B 25 1:3 270

I had the opportunity to enjoy dinner with the crew of the real Pacific Prowler in Alaska during Arctic Thunder 2008 and enjoyed the airplane during the air show. It is wonderful to see these old...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-19-2010, 10:45 AM
Replies: 5,283
Views: 759,226
Posted By HornetFitter

RE: NEW DLE30!

You should have fired off a PM to me. I would have been happy to come out with my 1/4 Cub on floats (Not really; just sick of all the rain)...Yes, the land went on the block this spring. It will most...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-19-2010, 01:51 AM
Replies: 5,283
Views: 759,226
Posted By HornetFitter

RE: NEW DLE30!

Finally got my DLE 30 sorted out. It would start with a new plug, but would only run (sputtering) for about 15 seconds, then nothing. Testing for spark outside the combustion chamber revealed a...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-08-2010, 01:40 AM
Replies: 5,283
Views: 759,226
Posted By HornetFitter

RE: NEW DLE30!

Not wanting to doubt your words, but after 26 years as an aircraft technician (jet and recip speciallist) I think my troubleshooting abilities are not too bad.. Like I said, I can pretty much narrow...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-08-2010, 01:31 AM
Replies: 5,283
Views: 759,226
Posted By HornetFitter

RE: NEW DLE30!

Yeah, next time i will spend the extra money and go with a brand that is supported where I am at...
Forum: Gas Engines
07-07-2010, 11:09 PM
Replies: 5,283
Views: 759,226
Posted By HornetFitter

RE: NEW DLE30!

Jodi,
I just bought a DLE 30 and it started the first time and ran well. I figured WOW- this electronic ignition is way better than my Zenoah magneto. Well, the next time, it was harder to start...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-04-2010, 11:51 PM
Replies: 3,922
Views: 801,104
Posted By HornetFitter

RE: Everything Radial Engines

2. I am using Techniplate prior to each run. A drop on either end of each push rod and another on the rocker is all it takes.
3. The valve lash was not set when I rec'd it. I usually check them...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-28-2010, 07:33 PM
Replies: 3,922
Views: 801,104
Posted By HornetFitter

RE: Everything Radial Engines

:D[8D];)
to see more of 'em check out freedomintheskies on youtube
06-13-2010, 02:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,533
Posted By HornetFitter

RE: thrust anglepic

We need some videos and build pictures here guys....
Help a brother out!
06-13-2010, 02:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,017
Posted By HornetFitter

RE: Slipstream 30cc MXS

I just bought one yesterday from Great Hobbies in Edmonton, Alberta and they had it on sale for 339.00 . I ordered the DLE 30 online for 249.00 and a number of servos, accessories and other nice to...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-09-2010, 06:25 PM
Replies: 3,922
Views: 801,104
Posted By HornetFitter

RE: Everything Radial Engines

They come with 7 OS F plugs...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-14-2010, 11:55 PM
Replies: 727
Views: 113,236
Posted By HornetFitter

RE: Great Planes RV-4 .60-.90 ARF

...And a tailgunner view with smoke on...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhC9B6PbdJQ
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-13-2010, 12:00 AM
Replies: 727
Views: 113,236
Posted By HornetFitter

RE: Great Planes RV-4 .60-.90 ARF

This is my favorite plane to fly and I love the stable, slow landing speeds. A little smoke system on board helps keep it interesting too. Power is a Saito .91.

...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-08-2010, 07:56 PM
Replies: 1,314
Views: 213,453
Posted By HornetFitter

RE: Hangar 9 Fokker DVII

Maiden flight almost a catastrophe!!!

Well, after a few fits and aborted starts, I finally maidened the Scourge of the Skies. The take-off was not too bad and then I got into a left hand...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-02-2010, 11:34 PM
Replies: 3,922
Views: 801,104
Posted By HornetFitter

RE: Everything Radial Engines

I feel your pain... I had to wait over a month to get mine from HK and there was zero communication from them. That being said, the engine is really well made and I would not have any issues ordering...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-01-2010, 12:08 AM
Replies: 3,922
Views: 801,104
Posted By HornetFitter

RE: Everything Radial Engines

I keep a very close eye on the engine temps with it installed on the test stand. It consistantly runs at no warmer than 130 F and the max RPM I have run is 4500. This is at an ambient temp of about...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-29-2010, 08:51 PM
Replies: 3,922
Views: 801,104
Posted By HornetFitter

RE: Everything Radial Engines

24 x 10, and have not tried a 3 blade yet...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-28-2010, 10:01 PM
Replies: 3,922
Views: 801,104
Posted By HornetFitter

RE: Everything Radial Engines

Here is the latest Seidel installment for you guys...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MB39FyIVnA
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