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Search: Posts Made By: Nostromo1
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Forum: RC Jets
08-10-2022, 07:04 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 57,837
Posted By Nostromo1

I would appreciate it if someone could let me...

I would appreciate it if someone could let me know what length exhaust bends they used? Distance measured from the exterior surface of the cowling (normal to the surface) to the inner surface of the...
Forum: RC Jets
08-05-2022, 11:23 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 57,837
Posted By Nostromo1

I made a few changes to the landing gear rails....

I made a few changes to the landing gear rails. I'll upload the photos soon. I got the Xicoy mounted yesterday and the exhaust cutouts in the cowling are quite a bit off, so that'll require some...
Forum: RC Jets
07-11-2022, 04:53 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 57,837
Posted By Nostromo1

Measurement this morning revealed that each tank...

Measurement this morning revealed that each tank is just above 1700cc, so I agree, one tank will be sufficient for a 5-6 min flight. I'll go that route. Thanks
Forum: RC Jets
07-10-2022, 06:03 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 57,837
Posted By Nostromo1

Hello, I am working on the fuselage with the aim...

Hello, I am working on the fuselage with the aim of installing a Xicoy X45TP. The CG appears to correspond to the front edge of the wing joiner tube. I am trying to decide how to install the two...
Forum: RC Jets
11-23-2021, 07:15 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 57,837
Posted By Nostromo1

Do look at Eurokitshop for struts. I have them on...

Do look at Eurokitshop for struts. I have them on three airplanes and plan on using them on the Tucano as well this winter. Their struts are machined (not cast) to close tolerances and are...
Forum: RC Jets
10-22-2021, 08:43 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 57,837
Posted By Nostromo1

I just recently ordered the turboprop configured...

I just recently ordered the turboprop configured for the Xicoy. Plan is to install Electron retracts and Eurokitshop struts which are hydraulic.
As asked in another post, would folks with flying...
Forum: RC Jets
11-20-2020, 05:09 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 57,837
Posted By Nostromo1

Could someone tell me who is the US distributor...

Could someone tell me who is the US distributor for the kit? I only found it listed on the kingtech luxumbourg site.
Also I'm looking at the xicoy x45tp which is firewall mounted. Any thoughts...
Forum: RC Jets
11-17-2020, 08:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,032
Posted By Nostromo1

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Forum: RC Jets
11-17-2020, 07:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,032
Posted By Nostromo1

Oh, and I heard back from AMA regarding the...

Oh, and I heard back from AMA regarding the installation of brakes on a tail dragger turboprop. He said additional guidelines soon to be released will state that a tail dragger turboprop can...
Forum: RC Jets
11-17-2020, 07:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,032
Posted By Nostromo1

I had mentioned the Xicoy option to Martin...

I had mentioned the Xicoy option to Martin several weeks ago. He said he was going to contact Xicoy to see if he could get a cad file of the tp motor to verify fit in the beaver. I followed up but...
Forum: RC Jets
11-09-2020, 10:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,032
Posted By Nostromo1

Hello, Thank you for the information on your...

Hello,
Thank you for the information on your plane, and despite the misfortune involving the radio, very glad to hear you built a replacement fuselage and it's flying. Yes, I'll certainly contact...
Forum: RC Jets
11-06-2020, 09:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,032
Posted By Nostromo1

Didiwatt, great looking turbo beaver. I was...

Didiwatt, great looking turbo beaver. I was hoping you could answer some questions because I'm contemplating building the mraerodesign kit this winter, but powered by the new xicoy x45tp. I built the...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-16-2020, 03:10 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 97,776
Posted By Nostromo1

My 1/4 scale CAP10 with a Kolm 50 can now be...

My 1/4 scale CAP10 with a Kolm 50 can now be declared airworthy, to which I can add that it exhibited good flying manners and a wonderful sound (Zimmermann exhaust). Had issues with the engine...
Forum: Marketplace
08-12-2020, 09:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,167
Posted By Nostromo1

Do you know approx how old is the engine?

Do you know approx how old is the engine?
Forum: Gas Engines
03-28-2020, 09:53 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 97,776
Posted By Nostromo1

Thanks. I'll try the fuel pump today and have...

Thanks. I'll try the fuel pump today and have sent you an email. I have a TCS micropump which should serve the purpose. Is it typical for Kolm motors to require a pump?
Forum: Gas Engines
03-27-2020, 08:05 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 97,776
Posted By Nostromo1

Hello, I'm hoping I can get some help with my new...

Hello, I'm hoping I can get some help with my new Kolm 50. After a one year build, I've finished my 1/4 scale Cap10. I mixed a fresh liter of avgas (ethanol free) with Motorex PowerSyn2t at 40:1. ...
Forum: Kit Building
01-20-2020, 06:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,451
Posted By Nostromo1

Wheels and lights: I wanted to use a nice looking...

Wheels and lights: I wanted to use a nice looking set of wheels and I was a little put off by the price of the Robarts. I found a set on Aliexpress, and though I'm a little about the quality of such...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-16-2020, 08:28 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 97,776
Posted By Nostromo1

Based on the manual, I got the motorex power...

Based on the manual, I got the motorex power synt 2T. 50:1 mix with avgas (ethanol free).
Forum: Kit Building
01-16-2020, 03:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,451
Posted By Nostromo1

Engine I had been wanting to purchase a Kolm...

Engine
I had been wanting to purchase a Kolm for sometime, and finally managed to get one. I think it is the most beautifully made RC engine I've ever seen. To get the correct down and right thrust...
Forum: Kit Building
01-15-2020, 07:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,451
Posted By Nostromo1

Wings. The panels build differently from other...

Wings.
The panels build differently from other kits I've put together in that the spar does not lay flat on the build table. It must curve up to meet the slots in the ribs, and being hard wood, I...
Forum: Kit Building
01-15-2020, 07:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,451
Posted By Nostromo1

CAP10 building experience

I thought I'd report the build of my CAP10 in the event someone might find some information applicable to their project or might even take up this kit for their next build. I started a thread on this...
Forum: Gas Engines
11-14-2019, 01:03 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 97,776
Posted By Nostromo1

I am installing my kolm 50 in a CAP10 I've been...

I am installing my kolm 50 in a CAP10 I've been building this past year. I made a machined engine mount with all the thrusts built in to the back plate. Everything fits really well. However, due to a...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-09-2019, 07:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,065
Posted By Nostromo1

I've seen this problem at my local airfield on...

I've seen this problem at my local airfield on the same engine. The cause was the ignition module. It operated erratically after heating up and always resulted in the engine shutting off at full...
Forum: Kit Building
05-28-2019, 06:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,481
Posted By Nostromo1

Top Flite T-34 Mentor, seeking a new cowling

I built a TopFlite T34 kit some years ago and it's a great flier. At the end of a flying day last year, a suddenly rising wind blew it off the table as I was taking the wing to the car resulting in a...
Forum: Marketplace
05-28-2019, 06:15 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 130
Posted By Nostromo1

Wanted: TopFlite T34 Mentor cowling

Hello,
I am looking for an original ABS cowling for the T-34 kit (Giant scale 81" span). This came as a three piece assembly. If you happened to replace the original with a fiberglass part and would...
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