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Forum: Questions and Answers
11-14-2009, 07:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,770
Posted By Squire

Tower Hobbies

What is going on with Tower Hobbies??? Are you experiencing unusual delays in receiving your orders from them?

I live in a city that is adjacent to Memphis, TN - actually about 20 miles fromt...
Forum: Questions and Answers
10-04-2009, 09:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,219
Posted By Squire

RE: making checkerboard patterns

IF you are willing to paint instead of stick-on then it really isn't too difficult. You can purchase masking tape of various widths at an auto paint supply store. First, paint the whole area one of...
Forum: Beginners
06-01-2009, 09:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,910
Posted By Squire

RE: Muffler pressure - yes or no

I'm not really concerned about the "Power" level as in both instances there is plenty. I'm using a 12 x 6 wood prop. What I am concerned about it that it transition smoothly so I don't loose in a...
Forum: Beginners
06-01-2009, 09:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,910
Posted By Squire

Muffler pressure - yes or no

I have an OLD engine - an Italian Super Tigre 60. I'm using a Pitts style muffler and 10% nitro 20% oil mix. It starts very easily and seems to run pretty good using muffler pressure to the tank....
Forum: Questions and Answers
02-22-2009, 11:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 744
Posted By Squire

RE: Prime cowled engine

Yes, I'm using muffler pressure! Two of the three planes have Pitts style mufflers and are difficult to get to when applying the starter as they are exiting the bottom of the cowl. The other plane...
Forum: Questions and Answers
02-21-2009, 11:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 744
Posted By Squire

Prime cowled engine

Can someone tell me how they "prime" a cowled in engine. I have 3 planes now with the engines cowled in. It is a real chore to get the engine started without a prime. I'm used to covering the...
Forum: Kit Building
12-05-2008, 12:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,914
Posted By Squire

RE: 20 years in storage - Flyable or not?

Carl, you can build in some confidence in the hinges. Go to the grocery store and purchase a box of "round" tooth picks. Come back to your shop and drill a suitable hole from the bottom of the...
Forum: Questions and Answers
10-25-2008, 01:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,311
Posted By Squire

RE: Engine overheating

Problem solved! Thank you guys for all your input.

I took it to our local engine guru who ran some of "his" fuel through it without any sign of overheating. - 320ΒΊ. His blend is 10% nitro and...
Forum: Questions and Answers
10-21-2008, 06:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,311
Posted By Squire

RE: Engine overheating

Thanks Gray Beard. Since I wasn't the one to replace the bearing I don't know if the shield was removed or not, but I can probably find out.

As for FAI fuel I really don't know. I had a friend...
Forum: Questions and Answers
10-20-2008, 09:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,311
Posted By Squire

Engine overheating

20+ year old Webra 61 - Runs (at least for a few minutes), overheats, and quits.

Used VERY little - maybe 6 tanks at most and that was years ago. Front bearing replaced. Running Cool Power...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-10-2008, 02:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,601
Posted By Squire

RE: Great Planes Easy Sport vs Hobbico Avistar

Got my Easy Sport last year. The name says it all. It is truly an easy plane to fly. It reminds me of the old Falcon 56 from years back. I think they either bought or stole the design. Landings...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-27-2008, 03:30 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,744
Posted By Squire

RE: TF P-51D ARF 60 SIZE CRAP

I feel for you. Gosh! Harken back to the "old days" when we flew what we built. If it troubles you so much I feel pretty sure you can get the TF kit and build the thing yourself. Then you would...
Forum: Beginners
02-14-2008, 11:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 757
Posted By Squire

RE: tuning an engine

All of the above advice is good but one thing was overlooked. With the engine NOT running shake the plane and listen for the clunk to rattle around in the tank. It could be that your clunk has...
Forum: Beginners
02-14-2008, 11:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,129
Posted By Squire

RE: tearing the skin!!!

Hmmm! Do you have a cat???

Or, are you spending too much wife time at the field???

Both can result in strange rips and tears!
Forum: Beginners
09-27-2007, 10:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 848
Posted By Squire

RE: Bent / Warped canopy

If you have a blower to shrink covering such as MonoKote, you can apply a LITTLE heat and with gloves on GENTLY reshape the canopy. The key words are LITTLE and GENTLY.

Painting the inside of...
Forum: Beginners
09-23-2007, 05:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,293
Posted By Squire

RE: ABS cowl in kit

Haven't done this in a long time but this is a great procedure. From the scraps of ABS cut long strips about 1/4" wide. Clamp these at either end of 1/2 the cowl. Now fit the other 1/2 cowl - this...
Forum: Beginners
09-19-2007, 10:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,982
Posted By Squire

RE: Basic building tools (Updated)

One can never have too many clamps. These are the kind that I use and they work just fine.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXK854&P=ML

Also, I use wooden clothes pins. ...
Forum: Beginners
09-09-2007, 10:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,054
Posted By Squire

RE: Gasket on exhaust manifold

Simple solution: silicon seal - available at any hardware store in the plumbing department in a tube. This stuff I'm told is good to 300 plus degrees. I have used it for this purpose and it lasts...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-14-2007, 11:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,510
Posted By Squire

RE: Is there a formula to find electric engine power to nitro engine power????

Check out excellent article in August 2007 Model Aviation "Electrics" by Greg Gimlick. The article explains how to do the conversion and provides a neat little table "Power Loading for...
Forum: Beginners
07-24-2007, 04:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,370
Posted By Squire

RE: attaching canopy?

Just want to add to the epoxy/microballoons method. If prior to applying the mixture drill a few small holes (1/16") in the exposed canopy. Now, when you apply the mixture some will squeeze through...
Forum: Beginners
06-26-2007, 07:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,664
Posted By Squire

RE: What is the ideal & right approach for landing?

It is good to know how to handle a dead stick landing but use that knowledge only in emergencies. It should not be the normal way to land. Powered landings are best as you can "go around" again if...
Forum: Beginners
06-26-2007, 07:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,417
Posted By Squire

RE: Cleaning oil from plane

The best thing I have found is Krud Kutter. It is a bit difficult to find but I picked up some at Walmart recently. It is great for removing any kind of oil stain from anything! I've used it...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-11-2007, 09:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,718
Posted By Squire

RE: Over-powered Phoenix Decathlon

My Decathlon flies great with an OS 46 AX and a 11x7 prop. This is not a pattern plane but flies in a scale like manner. One has to use the rudder judiciously particularly on takeoff. The 1x1...
Forum: Beginners
03-16-2007, 11:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,813
Posted By Squire

RE: Hand starting procedure...

Lots of comments regarding safety when hand starting. The only true way for your own safety is to have someone else start your engine for you and make all the adjustments while you hold the plane by...
Forum: Beginners
02-28-2007, 02:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,087
Posted By Squire

RE: How do you make good wing saddles?

Hi:
Yep, the sealant method is simple and it works great. Only, instead of aquarium sealant which may be hard to come by, use simple silican bathtub sealant found at Home Depot or Lowe's or your...
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