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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-05-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 371,661
Posted By CK1

Separating the retracts from the ign/ receiver ...

Separating the retracts from the ign/ receiver pack would be a better choice . Electric retracts can stall and the instantaneous high load can cause a receiver to go into failsafe because of the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-25-2022, 01:32 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 371,661
Posted By CK1

Jake , mine took several pounds more than that...

Jake , mine took several pounds more than that ,but my weight was placed as far forward in the engine Box as possible , but not over the engine . I used a Vanessa rig to balance mine . It flies...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-28-2022, 07:22 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 371,661
Posted By CK1

If you open up the cowl flaps, your cooling will...

If you open up the cowl flaps, your cooling will be much improved.
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-28-2022, 07:11 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 371,661
Posted By CK1

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x2000/16460610204288658117837249609322_ed5606f4e5c22eafb5e7815217faf23631b2885e.jpg
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-28-2022, 07:07 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 371,661
Posted By CK1

If you're using the supplied cable and crimp...

If you're using the supplied cable and crimp sleeve, you probably will not be satisfied with the stretch . I always use AFW Surflon 1x7 cable and #3 sleeves on all pull pull setups . There is still...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-28-2022, 12:36 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 371,661
Posted By CK1

Jaketab , you already have your cowl mount ....

Jaketab , you already have your cowl mount . Slide the cowl in place over the cooling baffles and mark the baffle location around the inside of the cowl. Pull the cowl off and place a thick bead of...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-02-2022, 07:49 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 371,661
Posted By CK1

J . The cowl mounts to the angle pieces attached...

J . The cowl mounts to the angle pieces attached to the engine heat sinks . I just added a photo of the backside of the cowl to show the additional support/ baffling ....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-02-2022, 07:31 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 371,661
Posted By CK1

Jim, I see nothing wrong with adding weight to...

Jim, I see nothing wrong with adding weight to the lip of a cowl as long as the cowl is sturdy enough and it is well mounted to the fuselage or engine . The TopRC Zero cowl is more robust than most...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-02-2022, 07:03 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 371,661
Posted By CK1

I made it to the storage building today .Here's a...

I made it to the storage building today .Here's a few pix of the Zero cowl and engine. Sometimes, photos are worth more than words. I opened up the cowl flaps and added glass inside of the cowl to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-02-2022, 06:57 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 371,661
Posted By CK1

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x2000/20220202_094216_7c84e37a641a1441357d4e4cdab2c35fdc4d7b67.jpg...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-01-2022, 03:52 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 371,661
Posted By CK1

I set the bracket back far enough to get 2/3 of...

I set the bracket back far enough to get 2/3 of the cylinder in front of the face of the baffle
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-01-2022, 02:20 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 371,661
Posted By CK1

I used the cooling templates from Adrian at CH...

I used the cooling templates from Adrian at CH ignition and transfered them to a piece of aircraft ply, then cut it down to the shape and diameter of the inside of the cowl . Mounted some angle...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-01-2022, 02:07 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 371,661
Posted By CK1

I would skip the cowl ring as it restricts...

I would skip the cowl ring as it restricts airflow when using the exhaust ring . I posted some pics of this type of cowl mounting on the TopRC Corsair thread . I used the same procedure for both the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-20-2022, 05:10 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 371,661
Posted By CK1

The black Toprc control is labeled 7.4v - 11.1v,...

The black Toprc control is labeled 7.4v - 11.1v, but it can not take more than 8.4v period, so only use a 2 cell pack, and the fully charged voltage can come close to 8.4v . So be warned not to use...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-20-2022, 04:49 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 371,661
Posted By CK1

9v gets you a faster retract movement as well as...

9v gets you a faster retract movement as well as helps to reduce or eliminate mid transit stops . The retract system works on an " amp out " process . When the retract reaches the end of its travel,...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-20-2022, 03:43 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 371,661
Posted By CK1

I use 3 cell Lipo packs for the robarts, but...

I use 3 cell Lipo packs for the robarts, but ONLY use a 3 cell if you use a 9 volt regulator ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-08-2022, 11:09 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 371,661
Posted By CK1

We must have different cockpits . Mine had to be...

We must have different cockpits . Mine had to be trimmed bck several inches in the feet /pedal area to clear the fuel tank
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-08-2022, 09:13 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 371,661
Posted By CK1

I see that you must have sacrificed the luxurious...

I see that you must have sacrificed the luxurious (Not..) cockpit to be able to get that tank in there !
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-16-2021, 01:16 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 371,661
Posted By CK1

I believe the Moki 150 weighs about 2 pounds more...

I believe the Moki 150 weighs about 2 pounds more than the Saito FG90 so with careful placement of everything else it's very possible that no additional weight was needed with the 150 to achieve a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-16-2021, 12:19 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 371,661
Posted By CK1

Yes you will need to add additional weight up...

Yes you will need to add additional weight up front if using the FG90 or the FG84 . I had to add several pounds of weight up front with my FG90 as well as placing all batteries , etc...as far forward...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-24-2021, 11:54 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 371,661
Posted By CK1

Very nice production ! Thank you for sharing...

Very nice production ! Thank you for sharing that .
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-19-2021, 03:36 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 371,661
Posted By CK1

Y'all are giving me some great ideas on upgrading...

Y'all are giving me some great ideas on upgrading my sort of scale details on the gear doors.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-18-2021, 07:25 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 371,661
Posted By CK1

Very nice details

Very nice details
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-21-2021, 06:06 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 371,661
Posted By CK1

The Robart struts are very durable but like you...

The Robart struts are very durable but like you say they just don't compare astheticaly to the Sierra . The problem with the Sierra is the retract base is not a drop in fit . The retract base...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-14-2021, 03:13 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 371,661
Posted By CK1

Sorry about the upside down photo

Sorry about the upside down photo
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