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Forum: ARF or RTF
01-16-2015, 10:21 AM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,765
Posted By ddewey

Just got off my RF 7.5 upgrade and went exploring...

Just got off my RF 7.5 upgrade and went exploring for files. Found out that they are offering reworked Add-Ons Volumes 1-5 for free for users of RF G4 and higher. Some classic no longer offered...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-06-2015, 11:51 AM
Replies: 6,847
Views: 920,338
Posted By ddewey

Joe, You did hear from one of the...

Joe,
You did hear from one of the winners----post #6203 6/24/14-----with pics. 60 ran great right from the initial startup. Problems getting a plane in the air since my club has lost access to...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-08-2014, 02:18 PM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,765
Posted By ddewey

+1 to all the mods above. I did them all and...

+1 to all the mods above. I did them all and have had three gasers in mine---- an RCGF26, Fox .40, and now a US 41.
Forum: Kit Building
08-15-2014, 04:48 PM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 495,652
Posted By ddewey

+1 both my LT-40 tail wheel set ups are like this...

+1 both my LT-40 tail wheel set ups are like this from my modeling scrap box. Both have worked great for five years.
Forum: Gas Engines
06-24-2014, 03:47 PM
Replies: 6,847
Views: 920,338
Posted By ddewey

+1 for Captmicom he overhauled my odd-ball RCGF...

+1 for Captmicom he overhauled my odd-ball RCGF 26 quickly for a good price; it runs great now. I'm finally uploading pictures of the 60cc RCGF Captmicom offered up for an online raffle at the end...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-29-2014, 01:31 PM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,765
Posted By ddewey

Ten flights and mine failed, was happy to have...

Ten flights and mine failed, was happy to have hinge gap sealed! Replaced with Robarts.
Forum: Aeroworks Vendor Forum
05-15-2013, 11:13 AM
Replies: 2,787
Views: 343,601
Posted By ddewey

RE: Introducing the new 90-1.20 Yak QB

Mine, purchased in December 2012, came with that type of linkage. I know this, since it was the first time I had used the opposite threaded rods which I found out after trying to screw the clevis on...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-17-2013, 03:46 AM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,765
Posted By ddewey

RE: New Giant GP Super Sportster!!!!!

Flew mine for many flights with RCGF 26 before I had an oops that broke the mounting lugs on the motor. It flew as a lively sport model that everyone that flew it liked the relaxed flying. ...
Forum: Beginners
02-24-2013, 02:31 PM
Replies: 483
Views: 84,871
Posted By ddewey

RE: Midwest Extra 300xs Build

Mine is still in the "bones" awaiting time to finish it. Expect it to move up the list of "to do" later this year. DLE 50 installed.
Forum: Kit Building
02-03-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 495,652
Posted By ddewey

RE: ~~Sig Kadet Brotherhood~~.

Count me in! Two LT-40's both built in 1996. Rebuilt #1 as a floatplane and #2 with less dihedral and a taildragger. Both now have bolt on wings (got tired of popping expensive Sig rubber bands in...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-08-2013, 05:09 PM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,765
Posted By ddewey

RE: New Giant GP Super Sportster!!!!!

Hmm,
Wonder who that evil person is? We'll be trying out the old US 41 on it this Spring. Hope it is not too heavy for it.
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-09-2012, 05:43 AM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,765
Posted By ddewey

RE: New Giant GP Super Sportster!!!!!

In answer to the question about getting the remainder of the nylon bolt out, you heat up a flat blade screw driver that you do not have a lot of love for (temper issues) and stab it into the stub of...
Forum: Beginners
08-18-2012, 04:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,604
Posted By ddewey

RE: What do you use to clean your monokote?

Small package of baby wipes for the quick on the field wipe up in combination with the previously mentioned microfiber clothes.
Forum: Beginners
04-29-2012, 03:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,971
Posted By ddewey

RE: Small tuning issue

+1. To Firepower's post.
In our club it has become standard procedure to plug one Pitts opening to get back idle.
If you look at the area of the two openings in the Pitts and compare to the stock...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-28-2012, 05:01 AM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,765
Posted By ddewey

RE: New Giant GP Super Sportster!!!!!

+1 for the last two posts. Ripped hinges on ailerons and elevators-monocot hinge gap seal saved the day. 4-40 rod and ball linkage replaced original hardware when GSS built and have not had issues....
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-09-2012, 06:04 AM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,765
Posted By ddewey

RE: New Giant GP Super Sportster!!!!!

Muttdog- castings on some RCGF's were questionable. I didn't machine the standoffs, mine gave me the correct distance to the prop backplate. Some of the bolts at the engine end were twisted and...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-09-2012, 05:20 AM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,765
Posted By ddewey

RE: New Giant GP Super Sportster!!!!!

Muttdog- I did the same thing with the supplied standoffs on my GSS when I mounted my RCGF 26cc and it worked greatinitially. I had an unplanned orientation on arrival (read that as somehow managed...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-08-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 875,240
Posted By ddewey

RE: Larger Revolver

That GP tailwheel looks like the one that lasted 6 flights on my Giant Super Sportster before it cracked at the solder joint and was replaced by a Sullivan unit. I believe it was brittle from the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-06-2011, 10:39 AM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,765
Posted By ddewey

RE: New Giant GP Super Sportster!!!!!

Mine lasted 8 flights before the metal fatigued and broke at the solder wrap. Replaced it with a Sullivan and that works great.
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-22-2010, 07:14 AM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,765
Posted By ddewey

RE: New Giant GP Super Sportster!!!!!

I put 3/16" Robarts in my GSS after hinge aileron failure last week. Lubed with melted Vaseline; glued with Gorilla glue. Dampened drilled hole with water; wiped one side of hinge with small amount...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-17-2010, 09:03 AM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,765
Posted By ddewey

RE: New Giant GP Super Sportster!!!!!

Just to reinforce some of what has appeared earlier in this thread, my GSS with a good RCGF 26 on it has 10 flights as of yesterday. On the 7th or 8th flight I noticed that slow ground handling...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-15-2010, 04:33 PM
Replies: 718
Views: 75,666
Posted By ddewey

RE: *GP Giant Aeromaster $100.00 Off*

I thought there was an easy answer to your question, but the GP manual-available PDF online by searching for GP manuals-doesn't list the size as far as I can see. I bought mine used/assembled and...
Forum: Beginners
06-22-2010, 11:32 AM
Replies: 483
Views: 84,871
Posted By ddewey

RE: Midwest Extra 300xs Build

Thanks! I willl have to get more building done. Have engine tested-DL-50. Now to finish the plane.
Forum: Beginners
05-14-2010, 02:12 PM
Replies: 483
Views: 84,871
Posted By ddewey

RE: Midwest Extra 300xs Build

Uhsorry adding to post redundancy, but could someone send me a manual and plans set, too. Just picked up this plane all ready to cover from the estate of a club member. Thanks in advance: ...
Forum: Gas Engines
02-09-2010, 03:22 PM
Replies: 1,264
Views: 160,205
Posted By ddewey

RE: Aerovate Engines

My 26cc runs fine on just the center bolt and my US 41 only has a center bolt.
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