Max Z Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 My Snow Boot electrified: Elevons are controlled with RDS, slop-free but a bit springy. Maybe I should have used 2 mm dia. torque rods rather than 1,5 mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wagg Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Posted by Martin McIntosh on 08/04/2020 17:19:18: Don`t really know about compression and starting because I now only use an electric starter. Mine has plenty of power for the model and the top end is fine, same plug and fuel as yourself. Phoned JE and got them to measure a new idle needle which agreed with mine. I can only think that my jet is too large. In the end I have drilled an air bleed hole, gradually increasing the size until the motor will idle for a good 30 secs. The guy who did a review of the SC30FS recommends not to use an electric starter in case of doing some internal damage. But' I made a starter from a car windscreen wiper motor and it doesn't have a lot of torque. It will drive a small motor but I doubt it will do any real harm in an hydraulic lock situation. Review here:- http://sceptreflight.com/Model%20Engine%20Tests/SC%2030%20FS.html Apologies for off topic post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 I like my fingers too much these days, having been bitten quite a few times. A hydraulic lock is unlikely on a four stroke anyway on my models because most are mounted inverted so the valves will let out any excess fuel when turned over by hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly boy3 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Thanks John, I did think it was a golden oldie as it has no ailerons. I have a Super Scorpion built in 1973 and a dream to fly when suitable weather arrives. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Cooper Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Posted by Martin McIntosh on 08/04/2020 16:36:36: Another Spit. Brian? Have you run the motor yet because the one I had, also for a Spit., had to go back for a refund after the camshaft started to break up with less than two tanks through it. 2k revs down on the smallest recommended prop. as well. Not had much luck with new motors lately, Lasers excepted. Yup, yet another Spitfire. I am a sucker for them. They just look sooooo beautiful, and I can't resist having a few in my hangar. Nope, I haven't run the NGH 38 yet. It is about 2 years old but has never been run. I was hoping this (30cc) Spit would be a good home for it but I am already having doubts as they don't seem to be revered as being over-endowed with power. I will run it, but if it is in any way limp-wristed and "asthmatic", it will be replaced with something with more muscle before it has its first flight. B. C. Edited By Brian Cooper on 09/04/2020 04:21:48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Vinten 1 Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 just made this week in lockdown more to go lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Very nice!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 At one a week you should have quite a few by the time this is over. I am trying to make new builds last at least a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Blakeborough 1 Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Just finished... DB Whisper in Dusty Crophopper scheme. PAW 19 r/c... Fleet 4 chan (2.4ghz) ... wonder when I’ll get chance to fly him ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHR Dave Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Finished a couple of weeks ago but not yet flown. Built from Flair kit this Cap 230 has been modified for electric power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 The ultimate 'Hanger Queen' built in 1990, exhibited at The Model Engineer Exhibition at Olympia but never flown. Now refitted with electric power instead of the .40 two stroke originally fitted. Due for a test flight whenever we are free of lockdown.... My own design and built for a two stroke, but when I showed it to Alec Gee at Old Warden ASP Designs Day back in 1990 he said it deserves a four stroke. So I waited until I had a sutable forur stroke and that day never came! The nose has been extended for electric to get CG right without lead. All up weight is 4 pounds 9 ounces with 4S3000. Span is 54 inches, foam wing, built up balsa fuselage. Big thick wing section 19 percent 510 sq inches. Will it fly?............. Edited By kc on 12/04/2020 13:37:12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Parker Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Hi All, Just finished my Flair Cap 230, powered by an OS 52FS I had to put the battery under the pilot to achieve the correct CoG. I had to add 20g of lead to counteract the side-mounted engine The instrument panel was taken from the net. Looking forward to flying her if and when the lockdown ends. Regards Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walby Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Very nice job Robert especially the instruments PS - Don't tell your name (or OP0) Pike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHR Dave Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 It will be interesting to see how the two Cap 230's fly with different power plants one electric and one IC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malmaz Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Just finished this plan built Curare, it has foam cored wings and tailplane cut for me by Cloud Models, fitted with electric retracts and powered by an OS 65 AX motor. I am waiting for a couple of props to arrive and this lockdown to be lifted so I can get out and give it it's maiden. In the mean time I will crack on and get a PB Tornado ( also supplied by Cloud Models ) Built. Regards Malc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 That will fly as good as it looks. You will love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Paint job or film Malc ? Great job either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Cottrell 2 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Hi Guys Finally able to put the model in this thread. It is a Mini-Capiche from the Malcolm Corbin plan. Have to say I had some issues during the build, some self inflicted, some designer. Enough to say I'm glad to see the completion of it. No cowl yet. Waiting to see if it flies first. Jeff P.S. on to something else now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Elegant Jeff, the flies will love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Cottrell 2 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Hi Malc Old saying 'if it looks right, it'll fly right'. On that basis you have a winner. Superb job. Somewhere in my 'just for fun' file I have the plan for a Curare 20. Might have to promoter that further up the list. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malmaz Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Thanks for the reply's re my Curare, My intension was to paint it but decided to go down the film route, I used a mixture of hobbyking yellow, solarfilm red and solartrim black. Malc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Jeff C, kicking around somewhere I should still have my female mould for the cowl. Let me know if you are interested and I shall go and look. It may even be possible to persuade me to make one from it. Don`t hold your breath though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Cottrell 2 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Hi Guys John You're so right. As soon as I got it out the bug(ger)s were clustered round it. Must have thought it was some weird flower. Weren't even practising social distancing, shame on them! Martin Thanks for the offer but I had to move the motor way forwards to get the c/g right, so probably wouldn't fit. Anyway, need to see if it flies first. It needs to earn the right to be finished off. Cheers Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Foley Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Malc, Great looking Curare. Who's plan did you use. Enjoy the maiden. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malmaz Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Hi David Foley I used the Sarik Hobbies plan Curare 64" Plan No.RC1323 and I also got the canopy from them CANRC1323. Regards Malc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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