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Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
04-04-2014, 01:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 593
Posted By kojak41

Newcommer to electrc is convertiog a 35 year old .095 gow to electric

I was iven a

I was given a German kit for an .095 glow power RC about 40 years ago. I was not interested in that small a plane for glow power, but now I would like to build it as an electric RC. ...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-06-2014, 01:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,105
Posted By kojak41

I have bought, finished, and flowen five of their...

I have bought, finished, and flowen five of their smaller .45 to .60 sized planes with good results.
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-09-2013, 08:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 655
Posted By kojak41

Red face Burning Lipo Battery

If a Lipo battery catches fire durimg charging how do you put it out?
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-24-2012, 11:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,053
Posted By kojak41

Texas RC Models

[8D]I want to buy a Red Raider ARF from Texas RC, but I am having trouble locatog them on the internet. My old computer died and my favorites list did not transfer to my new machine. Does anyone...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-27-2011, 03:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,399
Posted By kojak41

RE: Suggestion for cheap but fun 40 size ARF

Tower Koas is a fun plane.
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-19-2011, 07:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 617
Posted By kojak41

Metric hold-down screws for ARF wings

[8D]Most of the ARFs I have use #6 metric screws about 2" long to attach the wings. I seem to lose these at the flying field in spite of my best efforts to keep them. Does anyone know a cheap...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-26-2011, 04:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,183
Posted By kojak41

RE: Need assistance with nitroplanes.com

[8D]

I have not done business with Nitroplanes directly, but I have several CMP ARF from other suppliers and have been very satisfied with the "bang for the Buck". I always change something...
Forum: Kit Building
05-26-2011, 04:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 901
Posted By kojak41

US name for Oracover

I think I remimber the Oracover sells in the US under another name. I think it is Coverite, but I don't want to place an order until I'm sure.

Thanks,

Mike H.
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-07-2010, 10:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,692
Posted By kojak41

RE: Texas RC Bucker Jungman

[8D]I have bought three planes fron Texas RC and have had no problems. Kits are typical CMP quality, but the prices are very right and the final product will fly well after a little TLC. One day I...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-04-2010, 06:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,324
Posted By kojak41

RE: Wing hold down bolts

[8D]Thanks for the suggestions. I don't care if they are nylon since if I hit hard enough to break the nylon bolts, the damage done by the steel bolts is usually the least of my problems. Lowes and...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-03-2010, 10:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,324
Posted By kojak41

Wing hold down bolts

I have several ARFs that use Metric #6 bolts about 1 1/2" long to hold the wing to the body of the plane. Although I try to keep track of these bolts they seem to get lost often. I would like to...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-04-2010, 05:47 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 28,914
Posted By kojak41

RE: How Good Are the Magnum XL 52 4-Strokes?

[8D]I have two OS FS and seven Magnum FS from .52s to .90s. Only difference I can tell is twice the price or more for the OSs.
Forum: JR Radio & Spektrum Radios
09-22-2009, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,655
Posted By kojak41

JR receiver battery wiring

[8D]Is the center pin on a JR receiver battery positive or negative?
Forum: Glow Engines
09-21-2009, 04:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 751
Posted By kojak41

RE: Magnum FS speed control arm set screw

:DI found a 1.5 metric and it works. Thanks!

Mike H.
Forum: Glow Engines
09-20-2009, 11:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 751
Posted By kojak41

Magnum FS speed control arm set screw

[8D]I have both a Magnum .52 and .70 FS where the control arm that connects the throttle to the speed control servo is held in place by a small set screw that has loosened allowing the arm to move...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-27-2009, 04:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,542
Posted By kojak41

RE: Texas RC Planes Edge 540 120

[8D]I've done business with Texas RC and have had very good experience with them. One time the guy ran out the door to stop the UPS driver and get my order out the door a day earlier. Their...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-06-2009, 02:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,130
Posted By kojak41

RE: Hobbico 60 select trainer

[8D]If it doesn't balloon or veer left too much you really don't need it.
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-02-2009, 02:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,443
Posted By kojak41

RE: Tower Kaos ARF Flying Issue

[8D]If a plane is nose heavy if will fly poorly, but if it is tail heavy it will fly once. I always try to start a little nose heavy and slowly remove a little nose weight. I have a TH Kaos that...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-04-2009, 02:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 767
Posted By kojak41

RE: MAGNUM .52fs THROTTLE ARM ADJUSTMENT

Where can you get the right sized wrench? My local hobby shops and hardware stores don't have anything small enough.
Forum: Glow Engines
05-25-2009, 02:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 767
Posted By kojak41

MAGNUM .52fs THROTTLE ARM ADJUSTMENT

I have a Magnum .52FS whose throttle arm has rotated so that the throttle will not close sufficiently to allow a low enough idle. On my 2 stroke engines it is simply a matter of adjusting a single...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-14-2009, 04:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,347
Posted By kojak41

RE: Any list of Easy ARf Airplanes with Flaps?

World Star 40 has optional flaps and includes the hardware to install them. High wing trainer type plane but with symetrical airfoil and no dihedril. Nice easy to fly plane which is much more...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-10-2009, 09:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,977
Posted By kojak41

RE: A short rant about our great hobby.

[X(]Having flown RC since 1953, I am constantly amazed by the quality and reliability of modern RC equipment. Lazer cutting has even made kit parts fit without a lot of trimming and sanding. Even...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-18-2009, 11:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,124
Posted By kojak41

RE: 4 stroke 4 Astro-hog

[8D]The fellow that mentioned puting his old Orbit 10 channel in a Hog should reconsider. Great from a nostalgia point of view, but the channel widths are much narrower today and it would be a wreck...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-29-2008, 04:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,606
Posted By kojak41

RE: How do you "glass" a fire wall?

[8D]Triangle stock has about 75% of the strength with half the weight of regular rectangular stock when used to re-enforce joints. Usually hard balsa is the best. I re-enforce all the hardwood to...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-22-2008, 03:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 885
Posted By kojak41

RE: OS .91FS Break-in

[8D]Thanks for the help. I thought ABS looked wrong; ABC is the right initials. Thought engined was ringed since I have a Magnum .91FS that is ringed and seems to be a direct copy of the OS as is...
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