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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-27-2023, 03:06 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 116,641
Posted By jimkron

Here are the basics based on data collected from...

Here are the basics based on data collected from the Tribunus ESC:
RPM: 5012 max
Amp draw: 198 max
Flight Time: 8 minutes
Batteries: Not even warm

The Stingr 3:1 Gear Reduction system has...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-22-2023, 07:53 AM
Replies: 472
Views: 116,641
Posted By jimkron

Also, spent a lot of time balancing the plane...

Also, spent a lot of time balancing the plane with a Xicoy "balancing pucks". This thing is very accurate, easy to set up, and great with large heavy planes. (no more hanging from rafters) :)...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-22-2023, 06:07 AM
Replies: 472
Views: 116,641
Posted By jimkron

Finally did the maiden of the Thunderbolt. ...

Finally did the maiden of the Thunderbolt.
TopRc P-47 with Stingr gear reduction
48 lbs flying weight with batteries
(4) 8100mah lipos provides power
Tribunus 300 amp ESC
26 x 14 x 4 Biela prop...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-04-2023, 05:16 AM
Replies: 472
Views: 116,641
Posted By jimkron

[QUOTE=Colt4570;12781062]Took some time to get...

[QUOTE=Colt4570;12781062]Took some time to get the ground handling straightened out, but she's flying good these days. A short video of the P-47 filmed by a friend a few weeks ago.

What did you do...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-15-2023, 08:00 AM
Replies: 472
Views: 116,641
Posted By jimkron

Hey Darrin, I noticed a flex in the tail wheel...

Hey Darrin,
I noticed a flex in the tail wheel G10 backplate when operating the retract. When mounted to the bulkhead, this could create a fair amount of tension on the motor as it moves. Could...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-10-2023, 04:16 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 116,641
Posted By jimkron

Hey Colt4570, Couple of questions: 1. Where...

Hey Colt4570,
Couple of questions:
1. Where did you order your Electrons from in the US?
2. I realize you extended the "pin" shoulder. Did the strut pin diameter fit the Electron? Do I have to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-03-2023, 01:29 PM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 510,289
Posted By jimkron

Hey Planenutzz, I could never get mine to work...

Hey Planenutzz,
I could never get mine to work right using the same actuator and the 3 slot approach. As the canopy got near closing it would not line up with windscreen. Too much lateral wiggle. ...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-21-2023, 03:43 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 116,641
Posted By jimkron

Hey All, Anyone have a suggestion on where to...

Hey All,
Anyone have a suggestion on where to get wing-tip lenses for the navigation lights?

thanks,

jim
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-06-2023, 12:14 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 116,641
Posted By jimkron

Going electric with mine on a Stingr system with...

Going electric with mine on a Stingr system with a 4-bladed prop. The system can take some fairly large diameter props.
I'm trying to figure out how to prevent prop strikes. Can anyone suggest the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-26-2023, 10:24 AM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 510,289
Posted By jimkron

Jaketab, Love adding the weight to...

Jaketab, Love adding the weight to baffles...very clean and secure. Gonna need nose weight. Better than putting more on the firewall or motor box.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-26-2023, 07:05 AM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 510,289
Posted By jimkron

Hey Planenutzz, Love the tight fit of your...

Hey Planenutzz, Love the tight fit of your baffle. I'll be curious how the cowl vibration is affected by attaching to engine as well.
The enclosed cowl on the FW 190 was a problem on the Full...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-15-2022, 06:08 AM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 510,289
Posted By jimkron

What are people doing to beef up the sleeve?

What are people doing to beef up the sleeve?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-10-2022, 01:54 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 370,560
Posted By jimkron

In general, 2-blade props outperform 3 bladed. ...

In general, 2-blade props outperform 3 bladed.
Still, I fly my Zero with a Biela 22x12x3 bladed and have plenty of power with the Saito FG 90R3.
I like the scale look.
Forum: RC Jets
05-04-2022, 09:23 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 59,900
Posted By jimkron

Hey All, I've run out of channels on my...

Hey All,
I've run out of channels on my receiver. How can I set-up and run a Black.4 without going through a transmitter/rx?
Thanks,
Jim
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-02-2022, 07:15 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 370,560
Posted By jimkron

I opened up the cowl on mine as well. Made a big...

I opened up the cowl on mine as well. Made a big difference with engine temps.
Finally, I added nose weight (lead shot) to the front lip of the cowl in a 3/4" clear vinyl hose. Felt this was the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-01-2022, 07:50 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 370,560
Posted By jimkron

Perfect. Good job.

Perfect. Good job.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-01-2022, 03:49 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 370,560
Posted By jimkron

Beautiful job on the baffle. Nice and tight. ...

Beautiful job on the baffle. Nice and tight.
How far back from the front of the heat sink is the face of the baffle?
My air flow expert suggest 1".

jim
Forum: Gas Engines
01-10-2022, 03:39 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 251,146
Posted By jimkron

Those temps and rpm look fine to me. Temps could...

Those temps and rpm look fine to me. Temps could be a little cooler. But a lot depends on the air temp that day. If it was 90F air temp, those are good numbers. If it was 50F...I might worry...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-08-2022, 05:06 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 251,146
Posted By jimkron

Same here on the Klotz. Everything looks great. ...

Same here on the Klotz. Everything looks great. Little rich is not bad. What kind of RPMs and temps are you getting?

jim
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-02-2022, 05:26 PM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 510,289
Posted By jimkron

All was fine after the landing...but that was a...

All was fine after the landing...but that was a nice save.:o
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-02-2022, 12:00 PM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 510,289
Posted By jimkron

Here is a short video of Flight #2 of my Toprc FW...

Here is a short video of Flight #2 of my Toprc FW 190. Saito FG90, Xoar 24x12 prop, Sierra Retracts, fresh weathered paint, rivets, full cockpit, servo actuated louvers, and Reverend's Fan. All up...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-29-2021, 06:04 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 251,146
Posted By jimkron

Same thing happened to me while tuning and...

Same thing happened to me while tuning and running tanks on a test stand with a NIMH. Manual suggest 2-3s LIPO.
Why take a change on voltage. I only use 3s Lipos in the air.
Forum: Gas Engines
12-20-2021, 10:43 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 251,146
Posted By jimkron

Ray English did the hub change on my FG 90. He...

Ray English did the hub change on my FG 90. He gaps plugs at .016. My engine runs flawlessly.

jim
Forum: Gas Engines
12-19-2021, 10:57 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 251,146
Posted By jimkron

We fly the TopRc Zero (93") with the Saito FG 84...

We fly the TopRc Zero (93") with the Saito FG 84 and a Biella 22 x 12 3-bladed prop. 6100 on the ground BUT it can unload in the sky to 7000 rpm. No reason to rev that high. Nothing good happens...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-19-2021, 10:39 PM
Replies: 640
Views: 251,146
Posted By jimkron

I wrap mine around cylinder #1. I usually put...

I wrap mine around cylinder #1. I usually put the sensor in the front of the head near the top in between the fins.
I cut the sensor cable and solder a JST connector in-line. This way I can...
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