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Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
07-21-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,528
Posted By poorbs

RE: 1/2A Steaker

I don't know if it was designed around the Ace wings, but there's no reason why they wouldn't work.
Forum: YS Engines Support
12-22-2012, 08:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,152
Posted By poorbs

RE: Seating New Bearings in a YS 61-R

Thanks, I hadn't thought of using a heat gun - I had always used a propane torch, and feared that one day I would crack one of my crankcases.

What about seating the front bearing? I once had to...
Forum: YS Engines Support
12-21-2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,152
Posted By poorbs

Seating New Bearings in a YS 61-R

I'm getting ready to reassemble a YS .61-R, and it's been a long time since I replaced the bearings in one of these engines. I think I remember how to do the rear one, with putting the bearing on...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
12-17-2012, 09:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,066
Posted By poorbs

RE: YS 61-R vs. YS 61-AR Crankshaft

Thanks for reply and suggestion. Since I posted, I looked at the YS support website and found the crankshafts have different part numbers and prices, which seems to support the need to ask the...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
12-17-2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 942
Posted By poorbs

YS 61-AR vs. YS 61-R Crankshaft

Can anyone tell me if the crankshaft from a YS 61-AR is the same as, or a drop in substitute for use in, a YS 61-R Long Stroke engine?

Thanks
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
12-17-2012, 03:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,066
Posted By poorbs

YS 61-R vs. YS 61-AR Crankshaft

Can anyone tell me if the crankshaft from a YS 61-AR is the same as, or a drop in substitute for use in, a YS 61-R Long Stroke engine?

Thanks
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
12-16-2012, 08:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 575
Posted By poorbs

I need a crankshaft for a YS .61-R long stroke engine

I hope this is in the right place to ask this, but I need a crankshaft for a YS .61-R Long Stroke engine. If someone has a parts engine laying around from back in those days when the YS .61 was...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
12-16-2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 544
Posted By poorbs

Need a Crankshaft for a YS .61-R Long Stroke

I hope this is in the right place to ask this, but I need a crankshaft for a YS .61-R Long Stroke engine. If someone has a parts engine laying around from back in those days when the YS .61 was...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
11-24-2012, 09:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,421
Posted By poorbs

RE: Contest Quality Balsa - All Sold

All of the contest quality balsa has been sold - thanks to all who inquired.
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
11-12-2012, 12:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 932
Posted By poorbs

RE: YS .61 LSRE Engines

Thanks to all those who have expressed interest in these engines. I'm not really ready to part with these guys yet, as they have a lot of sentimental value. In downsizing and retiring from the...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
11-11-2012, 08:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 932
Posted By poorbs

YS .61 LSRE Engines

During my early days in pattern competition, back in the early 90s, the engine of choice became the YS .61 LSRE with a Hatori 650 pipe, and I quickly got on board with a couple of my own. After...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
11-04-2012, 12:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,209
Posted By poorbs

RE: Contest Grade Balsa Sheets

I live about 50 miles ENE of Dallas, on the West shore of Lake Tawakoni near Quinlan.
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
11-03-2012, 09:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,209
Posted By poorbs

Contest Grade Balsa Sheets

I'm retiring from competitive pattern flying and it was suggested I post here, as I have an inventory of contest balsa that I would like to sell.

I have over 80 sheets of 1/16X4X36 and 6 to 9...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
11-03-2012, 09:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,982
Posted By poorbs

RE: Does the Boxer 60 design fit into Classic Pattern

PICs of the part built Boxer 120: It's currently for sale for local pick up only, but I doubt anyone will buy it, and I won't re-list it. I'm kind of letting fate decide whether I keep it or not. ...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
11-03-2012, 08:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,982
Posted By poorbs

RE: Does the Boxer 60 design fit into Classic Pattern

I remember the power limitations were either a .61 2 stroke or a 1.20 4 stroke engine. In Classic Pattern, is a 1.20 2 stroke engine acceptable? The reason I ask is that I have a Boxer 1.20...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
11-02-2012, 09:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,421
Posted By poorbs

RE: Contest Quality Balsa - All Sold

rm,

Thanks for reply. The reason I'm asking is that I have some inventory of contest balsa that I may sell, as I'm retiring from R/C pattern. I have over 80 sheets of the 1/16X4X36 and between...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
11-02-2012, 08:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,982
Posted By poorbs

Does the Boxer 60 design fit into Classic Pattern

I began flying patterns back in the 90s with a Phoenix like airplane and piped Webra .61. My favorite design was the Boxer 60 with a piped YS .61, and I wonder if it falls into the Classic Pattern...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
11-02-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,421
Posted By poorbs

Contest Quality Balsa - All Sold

What is the current situation regarding contest quality balsa, specifically the 4 inch wide, 1/16 inch thick by 36 inch stuff used for wing sheeting. I remember when I used to buy it, supplies were...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-27-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,806
Posted By poorbs

Removing Cooked on Varnish from an engine

I have a very nice engine that has some varnish cooked onto the head, and wonder what the best way is to remove it without damaging the fins. A very long time ago, I remember helping a friend clean...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-27-2012, 07:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 906
Posted By poorbs

K&B 9020 Engine, Need Information

I recently discovered in my engine collection, a K&B 9020 engine that appears to be NIB. I bought it from a hobby store at a "going out of business sale" in upstate NY many years ago. It is a front...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
10-17-2012, 09:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,528
Posted By poorbs

RE: 1/2A Steaker

Wings are foam and canopy and aft deck is one piece of molded plastic.
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
10-17-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,528
Posted By poorbs

RE: 1/2A Steaker

This kit was out of production when I bought it back in the late 70s. Make an offer for the kit (NIB), or I can send a plan sheet to you for $10 or so, depending on where you are. I'm in the...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-13-2003, 03:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,070
Posted By poorbs

Morris Balsa Nova - Boy was I surprised!

I've seen these in competition before and they've done well. Good Luck!
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-02-2003, 06:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 651
Posted By poorbs

need some help

This could be a Summit, LA-1 or LA-2 design. It's definitely one of the "rockets" from the mid 80s or 90s. You're going to want to keep this baby moving along in the sky because it probably has a...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-02-2003, 04:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,654
Posted By poorbs

Buying in

Do what Harrierboy said - buy the Kaos 60 ARF and fly it in Sportsman until you find out if pattern is right for you. Nobody is ever completely happy with his first pattern airplane no matter what...
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