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Forum: RC Jets
03-21-2014, 06:19 AM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 215,922
Posted By Jack Diaz

Carsten, just thinking up loud because I am not...

Carsten, just thinking up loud because I am not familiar with sbus systems:

I don't think that you need to insert the failsafe devise between the receiver and the powerbox.
It can be installed...
Forum: RC Jets
03-21-2014, 03:52 AM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 215,922
Posted By Jack Diaz

Carsten, the large air bottle provided is big...

Carsten, the large air bottle provided is big enough for more than 6 cycles.
I use a smaller one for brakes, located on top of the large one.

I am also using a gear "fail safe" @ 60 psi...
Forum: RC Jets
02-10-2014, 05:13 PM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 215,922
Posted By Jack Diaz

Does anyone know where to buy a brake repair kit...

Does anyone know where to buy a brake repair kit (aluminum disk and asbestos ring) ?
They wear out very fast.

Thanks
Jack
Forum: RC Jets
02-07-2014, 08:45 AM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 215,922
Posted By Jack Diaz

Quote: Threads like this is worth a million. We...

Quote:
Threads like this is worth a million. We are a bunch of guys building the same airplane and even though we are seperated by 1000's of miles (and different languages) all works out perfectly...
Forum: RC Jets
02-07-2014, 07:36 AM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 215,922
Posted By Jack Diaz

Dave, the ones I just got are identical to the...

Dave, the ones I just got are identical to the old ones.
Forum: RC Jets
02-07-2014, 07:22 AM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 215,922
Posted By Jack Diaz

I got new pipes from MIBO (Oliver) to replace my...

I got new pipes from MIBO (Oliver) to replace my old ones (the ones that were repaired with 4/40 screws at the spot weld line).

On the new ones, I reinforced the seam with 3 layers of aluminum...
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2014, 12:59 PM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 215,922
Posted By Jack Diaz

Looking at Stan's turbine installation, I think I...

Looking at Stan's turbine installation, I think I may have a theory of why he needs to angle his engines to eliminate thrust induced pitch:

The engines are installed so deep inside the thrust...
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2014, 09:49 AM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 215,922
Posted By Jack Diaz

Stan, my fans have an outer ring that holds all...

Stan, my fans have an outer ring that holds all the blades together.
Does yours have that too?
Probably is something new ???


Jack
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2014, 09:22 AM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 215,922
Posted By Jack Diaz

Carsten, I don't know how old your fan is. I...

Carsten, I don't know how old your fan is.
I got mine about a month ago. They may have changed the design.

On mine, the Clip goes on the back of the aluminum support, not on the front of the fan...
Forum: RC Jets
02-04-2014, 07:26 AM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 215,922
Posted By Jack Diaz

Carsten, The cutouts allow the rail assy to sit...

Carsten,
The cutouts allow the rail assy to sit flat against the CF former.

I guess a couple of pics will explain better:
...
Forum: RC Jets
02-04-2014, 06:49 AM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 215,922
Posted By Jack Diaz

Carsten, it has to be glued to the carbon former...

Carsten, it has to be glued to the carbon former at the rear of the nacelle.
Trim it as shown on the scribed lines. And glue it perfectly centered to the rear end of the nacelle.
Forum: RC Jets
02-04-2014, 06:35 AM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 215,922
Posted By Jack Diaz

Dave, the fiberglass cover comes already shaped...

Dave, the fiberglass cover comes already shaped correctly. When installed it is perfectly parallel to the rear of the nacelle. Do not alter its shape.

I installed the engines centered and...
Forum: RC Jets
02-03-2014, 10:16 AM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 215,922
Posted By Jack Diaz

Dave, so far all KT's have worked great for me. ...

Dave, so far all KT's have worked great for me.
They are not affected by high density altitude at all. (I mostly fly at 4000+ ft density altitude ... 1500ft asl, 30+ celsius, and high...
Forum: RC Jets
02-03-2014, 08:46 AM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 215,922
Posted By Jack Diaz

Dave, I align the engines parallel to the rails. ...

Dave, I align the engines parallel to the rails.
I don't get any thrust related pitch change !! (Only a minor balloning when I go to idle on landing. Which I solved with a mix: about 5% down...
Forum: RC Jets
02-03-2014, 08:01 AM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 215,922
Posted By Jack Diaz

P100RX are 1" shorter than the KT140G. So, you...

P100RX are 1" shorter than the KT140G. So, you should be OK.
Forum: RC Jets
02-03-2014, 07:47 AM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 215,922
Posted By Jack Diaz

I decided to use the rotating fans to enhance the...

I decided to use the rotating fans to enhance the beauty of my Hog. What a difference in scale they make !!!

I tested them on the ground, and they seem to work flawlessly. Will fly with them...
Forum: RC Jets
02-03-2014, 07:07 AM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 215,922
Posted By Jack Diaz

Carsten, I sort of remember that when I built...

Carsten, I sort of remember that when I built mine (a few years ago), almost all screws on the landing gear system were loose.
This might have changed, but check every one of them just in case.
Forum: RC Jets
02-03-2014, 06:19 AM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 215,922
Posted By Jack Diaz

Carsten, Roger is correct (as usual :)) Check...

Carsten, Roger is correct (as usual :))
Check that your scissors are allowing full extension !!!

Also, the nut at the scissor screw tends to loosen.... and they can't be tightened.
I use a tiny...
Forum: RC Jets
01-18-2014, 09:29 AM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 215,922
Posted By Jack Diaz

Except from using a stronger spring, I haven't...

Except from using a stronger spring, I haven't figured out how to make it extend in a more positive way.

One thing I have done, is to lower the absorber a bit, by lowering the shaft where it is...
Forum: RC Jets
01-18-2014, 09:16 AM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 215,922
Posted By Jack Diaz

To refill the oil, remove the screw at the bottom...

To refill the oil, remove the screw at the bottom (last pick of post #888), and inject oil until full.
Forum: RC Jets
01-18-2014, 09:11 AM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 215,922
Posted By Jack Diaz

One more ...

One more


http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1959050
Forum: RC Jets
01-18-2014, 08:52 AM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 215,922
Posted By Jack Diaz

Carsten, since I don't know which 20% you didn't...

Carsten, since I don't know which 20% you didn't get, I will better post some pics :o

Yes, they are partially filled with oil. You will have to refill after maintenance.
...
Forum: RC Jets
01-18-2014, 08:00 AM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 215,922
Posted By Jack Diaz

Carsten, on the lower part of the strut (brake...

Carsten, on the lower part of the strut (brake hub and wheel axle) there are two lateral screws (the ones that shine on your pic). BTW, everything shines on your shop ... LOL.
They hold the shock...
Forum: RC Jets
11-21-2013, 07:13 PM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 215,922
Posted By Jack Diaz

Nice video ...

Nice video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WigToyhO7Fo&feature=player_embedded
Forum: RC Jets
05-31-2013, 07:46 AM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 215,922
Posted By Jack Diaz

RE: 4th gen A-10 by Mibo jets

WOW Stan. Awesome work !!!
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