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Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
11-30-2023, 07:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 435
Posted By Pond Skipper

Yes see vid ...

Yes see vid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zu-tRAJJuxA

Dec 24, 2018
SH 07 / Profi .8cc Tuned Pipe / 28.5k rpm / 109 mph prop pitch speed
APC 4.2x4 / 11.7oz thrust / .211hp - 158w / MRP set at...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
08-12-2023, 02:35 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,218
Posted By Pond Skipper

Nice, go for it Will, the clouds await!! Tee...

Nice, go for it Will, the clouds await!!
Tee Dee with upgrades can go much faster with APC E prop selection.
The plane design could do with improved airfoil and over all size at
75% of the...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
07-24-2023, 09:41 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 28,118
Posted By Pond Skipper

Great run time and execution of the engine stop...

Great run time and execution of the engine stop landing phase of the flight.
The plane design responded well with the new prop choice, good to see it grooving along.
Cox 5x3 given the engine load...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
06-24-2023, 12:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,931
Posted By Pond Skipper

Great find, a mint RC Pee Wee version is rare....

Great find, a mint RC Pee Wee version is rare. :cool:
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
10-22-2022, 10:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,101
Posted By Pond Skipper

Hey Mike! Yes, your plane was in full air slice...

Hey Mike!
Yes, your plane was in full air slice mode.

I tested a Profi 1cc with a APC 4.6x3 open exhaust hit 32,784 rpm
More prop pitch is needed for best straight line speeds / should be...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
08-16-2022, 05:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,134
Posted By Pond Skipper

Sturdy balsa sheet fuselage to learn how to...

Sturdy balsa sheet fuselage to learn how to operate and fly with a PW engine would be way better than a weak
stick plane meant for inspiration more so than lots of functional RC flying.
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
08-06-2022, 12:34 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,012
Posted By Pond Skipper

Your most welcome, choice of prop per engine and...

Your most welcome, choice of prop per engine and plane type can yield great results.
APC 7x4 - 7x5 will give a good mix of thrust and speed. Per engine type displacement a
generous oil percentage...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
08-01-2022, 10:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,012
Posted By Pond Skipper

https://www.ebay.com/itm/134186302400?hash=item1f3...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/134186302400?hash=item1f3e207bc0:g:zycAAOSwBLVi5duS
...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
05-03-2022, 02:06 AM
Replies: 516
Views: 180,331
Posted By Pond Skipper

Anyone have some 1/2A vid besides me yet lol... ...

Anyone have some 1/2A vid besides me yet lol...


I am interested in a sleek purpose design for a TD .051 with a Profi 1/2A tuned pipe.
It is possible to hit speeds over 30mph based on past...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
03-16-2022, 08:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,018
Posted By Pond Skipper

You should post some pics so we can all see...

You should post some pics so we can all see what's happening.
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
11-15-2021, 03:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,531
Posted By Pond Skipper

Did you ever get a chance to fly / vid the...

Did you ever get a chance to fly / vid the project?

:cool:
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
10-16-2021, 03:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,531
Posted By Pond Skipper

Post a vid of it flying on Youtube =)

Post a vid of it flying on Youtube =)
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
06-20-2021, 09:11 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 27,302
Posted By Pond Skipper

Airspeed it is low on power / control and spinner...

Airspeed it is low on power / control and spinner robs rpm.
TD .049 -.051 odds are good the engine will get the surface throws actively in control.
APC 5.7x3 is also going to get the airspeed up. ...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
06-20-2021, 07:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,101
Posted By Pond Skipper

Alan 150 was a good price BV sold them for 215...

Alan 150 was a good price BV sold them for 215 when first offered.

I will be making another video here is the setup for the 2nd test:
This will ramp up the rpm in a controlled manor, to compare...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
06-20-2021, 02:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,101
Posted By Pond Skipper

Yes optional radial mount, the stinger on the...

Yes optional radial mount, the stinger on the tune pipe has a exhaust choke aka throttle allowing 3 ch RC.
Could be used as a kill switch in case of in flight trouble but does make a good idle with...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
06-20-2021, 12:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,101
Posted By Pond Skipper

VIDEO Shuriken .05 / VY 4.49x3.15 Static 32,380 rpm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmsJMe4nZY4
youtube /watch?v=XmsJMe4nZY4

First Gen Engine # 118 / 1991 Shuriken .05 - VY 4.49 x 3.15 glass combat prop.
Per 2017 prop calc @ 32,380 rpm
.37hp /...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
06-06-2021, 02:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,051
Posted By Pond Skipper

AP .061 APC 4.2x4 / 94 mph peak pass ...

AP .061 APC 4.2x4 / 94 mph peak pass
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiLQfuQ4y64

Norvel AME .061 APC 4.2x4 / 108 mph peak pass
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9781kPmbDc
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
06-01-2021, 12:20 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 28,118
Posted By Pond Skipper

Unheard of until your photo. I have seen and...

Unheard of until your photo.
I have seen and used plenty over the years, since the 80's no issues.
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
05-31-2021, 08:07 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 28,118
Posted By Pond Skipper

Well done, lovely bird and made good power even...

Well done, lovely bird and made good power even on one engine.
Did you test fly the other project?
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
05-04-2021, 09:16 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 27,302
Posted By Pond Skipper

Best wishes on the maiden, vid reviews will help...

Best wishes on the maiden, vid reviews will help sort out any issues. :cool:
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-21-2021, 03:21 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 18,372
Posted By Pond Skipper

Fizzwater, I had discussed improved centering of...

Fizzwater, I had discussed improved centering of APC props a few yrs. ago / now prototype testing, I didn't do the lovely milling.
Alan the wee Cox .049 needs all the help it can get - The prop...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-19-2021, 11:34 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 18,372
Posted By Pond Skipper

I have done some engine add on testing and pipe /...

I have done some engine add on testing and pipe / prop testing is about it towards the cause.
You have had quite the to do list keeping busy through the cold months. No fuss over here all
has gone...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-18-2021, 03:58 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 18,372
Posted By Pond Skipper

Hey Chuck how goes, the winter is starting to...

Hey Chuck how goes, the winter is starting to back off have you had a chance to mess with this one yet?
We are in the windy season here with typical April showers.
I keep my wing incidence at 0 as...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-04-2021, 09:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,531
Posted By Pond Skipper

1/2 A Streaker Allied hobbies mfg Easy...

1/2 A Streaker Allied hobbies mfg

Easy design to copy just off specs and pics
...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
03-25-2021, 02:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,153
Posted By Pond Skipper

New SHU-OFF 1/2A pylon racer kit #RC204 by R/N...

New SHU-OFF 1/2A pylon racer kit #RC204 by R/N Models.

Unique rare pylon racer utilizing the well known ACE mini foam wing (constant chord version) with the same airfoil used by the ACE Pacer and...
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