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Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
01-05-2020, 05:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,247
Posted By jprimrose

heavy wood in the kits

At that time, 60's to early 70's, Keil Kraft RC kits often had too heavy/hard balsa for the design so the kits built too heavy. My KK Student had this problem but was not too heavy to fly well once i...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-12-2016, 04:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,395
Posted By jprimrose

If you want ailerons and electric, why not just...

If you want ailerons and electric, why not just buy the plans (eg., Derek Scott) and preserve the kit (or copy the ones you have of course).
I build old kits when I can, part of the whole...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
04-28-2009, 06:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,769
Posted By jprimrose

RE: Debolt Live Wire Cruiser

Ye gods !

that looks like the R101 airship in the background !
great link

(R101 was the UK's first and last airship if memory serves)
Forum: Engine Conversions
04-22-2009, 12:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,606
Posted By jprimrose

RE: Converting big glow to gas?

Hi Ken,Capt'n an all

OK, I am probably, no definitly, going to go for it [>:], since I like messing with engines anyway and I have just had confirmation from Mike Clewes of...
Forum: Engine Conversions
04-21-2009, 05:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,606
Posted By jprimrose

RE: Converting big glow to gas?

Hi all,

my question centers on "is it worth it" on converting a glow engine to gas; Also I am interested in smaller engines/planes and want to actually reduce the power, increase the prop size...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-17-2009, 12:40 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 14,569
Posted By jprimrose

RE: Question regarding the new CS .061 RC engine

Hi Andy

thanks for all that info, plus your tale of learning on your own reminded me of having to do the same back in 68 or so, with single channel (bang bang rudder only) radio and lotsa trees,...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-16-2009, 06:39 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 14,569
Posted By jprimrose

RE: Question regarding the new CS .061 RC engine

Hi Andy

OK, I can see I really need to get an adjustable bleed hole. I will start with just a small hole of course and take it a step at a time.
To avoid trying to thread small 1/32+ dia...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-16-2009, 06:03 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 14,569
Posted By jprimrose

RE: Question regarding the new CS .061 RC engine

excellent !, i have ordered a 110mah and 160mah Rx packs, good site that
cheers
Jim
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-16-2009, 03:25 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 14,569
Posted By jprimrose

RE: Question regarding the new CS .061 RC engine

Hi Andy, and all

well the Sopwith Camel isnt built yet, soon I hope. Its actually 36" span not 31" as I had previously thought, which may mean I need a tad more power than a glow CS .061 r/c.......
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-16-2009, 12:47 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 14,569
Posted By jprimrose

RE: Question regarding the new CS .061 RC engine

Hi MJD

I eventually got my CS 061 r/c carb to run fine, but to idle lower than 6k (on 6x3) it needs an airbleed; However, on thinking aboyut it, in the air with these small engines 6k is pretty...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-15-2009, 05:04 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 14,569
Posted By jprimrose

RE: Question regarding the new CS .061 RC engine

Hmm.. the pic looks like what was left after your CS went > 18800 rpm in the air....

I also though that; whilst nicely made, the needle itself was somewhat coarse so at the least I put some...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-15-2009, 01:36 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 14,569
Posted By jprimrose

RE: Question regarding the new CS .061 RC engine

Hi Andy

wow! thats some info you have given me there, many thanks ! it has turned a pain into an interesting project

And..I do actually have a PAW 80 r/c deisel but its set in a Veron...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-14-2009, 05:53 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 14,569
Posted By jprimrose

RE: Question regarding the new CS .061 RC engine

10% nitro is low, but almost any 1/2a will run on low nitro fuel but maybe not so well. As for over-cooled this one has a restrictive muffler (and very nice too) and that will make it run hotter....
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-14-2009, 05:48 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 14,569
Posted By jprimrose

RE: Question regarding the new CS .061 RC engine

Hi,

I have a CS 061 r/c and had the same problem, but I was trying to get a larger than usual prop that I needed for using it on a WW1 round cowl (Sopwith Camel) since a 5" prop, even a 6" prop...
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