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Forum: Seaplanes
04-20-2005, 04:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 858
Posted By smokinghole42

RE: Hanger 9 P40 On Floats?

I'm sure you could. During WW2 The air corps was playing around with p-38's on floats as a method to ferry themselves over. I think, if done correct, it could be really cool.
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-13-2005, 09:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,188
Posted By smokinghole42

RE: Great Planes Tiger Moth ARF?

The kit says 60-75, 2 stroke, but I have a Super Tigre 90 laying around. Its the Same size as the 75, so I figured slightly over powered would be alright assuming that throttle management is used. ...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-13-2005, 05:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,188
Posted By smokinghole42

Great Planes Tiger Moth ARF?

I have been looking into getting a new plane and have an engine and radio sittng around that are looking for a good home. I have been looking into getting this airplane, but haven't seen any reviews...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
03-12-2005, 11:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 519
Posted By smokinghole42

Crazy things done to Shrikes....

I am currently working on a Shrike 40 and am working on it beind able to go amphibious. It is getting canards and a single tail with the engine mounted on top. Has anyone else done crazy things with...
Forum: Glow Engines
12-05-2004, 04:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 813
Posted By smokinghole42

9-6 3 or 4 blade prop for Magnum 46

I have a magnum 46XL I'm putting in my shrike which I'm equiping with landing gear. I was going to use an 11-6 APC prop on it, but the clearance is such that only a 9 inch prop will work. I like the...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
12-05-2004, 12:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,017
Posted By smokinghole42

Wheels and rudder on Shrike?

I was thinking about adding a small tricycle landing gear assembly to my shrike 40 so that I could easily fly from pavement. I know it would add weight and kill speed, but that's always the tradeoff....
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-02-2004, 11:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 475
Posted By smokinghole42

Airplane to go around a ST 90

Anybody have plans or pics of an intersting plane that would work well with this engine. I'm trying to find something different that will stand out at the field.
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-29-2004, 01:00 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,522
Posted By smokinghole42

RE: Post Vectorflight pictures

Do you guys think that the Extra 300 S 66" and a Super Tigre 90 would make a good combo? X-mas is coming up and I like this plane!
Forum: Glow Engines
11-28-2004, 03:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 880
Posted By smokinghole42

3 blade prop for ST 90?

I want to put a 3 blade prop on my ST 90, any suggestions on what sizes will work well on it? Thanks
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-28-2004, 03:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 593
Posted By smokinghole42

H9 Miss American w/ ST 90?

Would the Super Tigre 90 2 Stroke be a good match for this airframe? If so how have people set up the engines in this aircraft with the muffler? Thanks
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-28-2004, 03:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 804
Posted By smokinghole42

Kange 1/5 scale Monocoupe?

Has anyone seen any of these? I was thinking about getting one and putting in a ST 90 2 stroke.
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-25-2004, 12:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 681
Posted By smokinghole42

90 size ARF?

I have a Stuper Tigre 90 2 stroke sitting around looking very lonely. I love this engine, but I want to put it into an ARF. I really don't have the time for a kit with basic training coming up in...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-11-2004, 10:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 615
Posted By smokinghole42

Shrike 40 Building Questions

I started work on my Shrike 40 last night, and already I have a few questions. The hatch doesn't seem to be attached at strongly as I'd think for the speeds and forces put on it. How have others...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
10-31-2004, 11:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 647
Posted By smokinghole42

Shrike Launch/Dolley?

I know that you can hand launch the shrike, but I've heard about a launch dolly. Anyone have any pictures or designs for one?

Thanks
Drew
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
10-20-2004, 11:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,167
Posted By smokinghole42

RE: Lanier Shrike Engine, prop size, and tips please.

I think I'll end up going with a 10-7 or 9-7 prop for the engine. It's been a couple months since I saw a shrike fly, how do they take off? I know they don't have lnading gear more than a skid for...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
10-19-2004, 10:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,167
Posted By smokinghole42

Lanier Shrike Engine, prop size, and tips please.

One of the people in my club has a Lanier Shrike 40 and I absolutely love the airframe. I have one on its way, but I was wondering what size prop to use. I have a Magnum 46XL and I love the engine...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
10-13-2004, 10:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 803
Posted By smokinghole42

Fast, but slow landing

I was wondering if anyone has seen any plans or has built/flown an aircraft that can tear up the sky, but still slow down and land slaw and gracefully. Are there any?
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-27-2004, 08:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 706
Posted By smokinghole42

RE: hanger ( mentor engine size

I had retracts on mine with a Magnum 46 XL, and It flew very scale like. Takeoff from grass was a little difficult with the small wheels. The 61 would work in it just fine, but you may find that you...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
09-15-2004, 08:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 464
Posted By smokinghole42

Delta CG and thrust?

I'm working on a new project of building a VTOL Delta Wing, similar to the ones that were being tried out in the late 1950's. What I need to know though, is where center of gravity needs to be for a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-15-2004, 09:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,035
Posted By smokinghole42

TF Corsair Retracts???

I want to get a set of pneumatic retracts for the my Top Flite F-4U Gold Edition. I've found that Century Jet has a set, and so does Robart. I like the CJ ones beacause of the completeness of the kit...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-08-2004, 01:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 559
Posted By smokinghole42

TF F-4U Covering Options?

I recently aquired a TF F-4U kit (gold edition). It is the 60-sized one. I need ideas on how to cover this plane. I don not like Iron on materials, nor fabrics. 95% of the model is sheeted with...
Forum: Kit Building
07-29-2004, 03:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,177
Posted By smokinghole42

RE: Four Star 60 with Retracts?

With this airplane I would recomend just staying with fixed gear. Retracts are never really worth all of the problems associated with them. But should you choose to anyway I recomend a set of high...
Forum: Kit Building
07-26-2004, 10:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,269
Posted By smokinghole42

Thunderbug 120

Well, I got some work done on my Thunderbug 120. Its an old Kit from Balsa USA. I'm actually rebuilding it from plans that belonged to a deceased member of our flying club. But I still had some of...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-26-2004, 05:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 825
Posted By smokinghole42

RE: Help please, which ARF should I get...

I have an aeroplane that meats all but one of your needs. H-9 has the T-34 mentor. Its quite fast. Smooth and crisp. it it does really nice aerobatics. It's different from the other aircraft and that...
Forum: Beginners
07-26-2004, 05:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 840
Posted By smokinghole42

RE: Will a Trainer Flatspin?

I used to do it with my trainer an Xtra Easy. You have to take all the dihedral out of the wing, move the cg really far back, and increase the throws and it'll barely do it. I broke the tail off my...
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