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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-10-2022, 02:19 PM
Replies: 1,128
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Posted By Jaketab

I can't disagree with that said. J Tab

I can't disagree with that said.
J Tab
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-09-2022, 08:42 AM
Replies: 1,128
Views: 372,826
Posted By Jaketab

Just to report what a difference a change in...

Just to report what a difference a change in props makes on my 33# TRC Zero with the Saito FG90R3. I was using the Biela Corsair style 23 x 10 x 3. Performance was not so good, and the temps climbed...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-28-2022, 05:56 AM
Replies: 1,128
Views: 372,826
Posted By Jaketab

Excellent solution, thanks. What method did you...

Excellent solution, thanks.
What method did you use to make the nice clean straight cuts?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-30-2022, 02:39 PM
Replies: 1,128
Views: 372,826
Posted By Jaketab

Good find - Thanks

Good find - Thanks
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-30-2022, 12:08 PM
Replies: 1,128
Views: 372,826
Posted By Jaketab

Opening cowl flaps. I slit the flaps along the...

Opening cowl flaps. I slit the flaps along the horizontal seams, but they do not bend outward due to the radius. In order to open the flaps, it appears they need to be cut out completely and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-24-2022, 07:20 AM
Replies: 1,128
Views: 372,826
Posted By Jaketab

Some notes yesterday on the first 4 flights on my...

Some notes yesterday on the first 4 flights on my Top RC Zero with the FG90. The first flight was tail heavy but still very manageable. Landing this plane was easy by keeping a little throttle...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-31-2022, 03:44 PM
Replies: 1,128
Views: 372,826
Posted By Jaketab

Added lead today bolted to the baffles and on...

Added lead today bolted to the baffles and on bottom of motor box. Final weight / CG numbers are as follows:
Weight/CG before: 30.76lb / 169.3 mm
Weight / CG after: 32.61lb / 152.02 mm
Total...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-25-2022, 04:54 PM
Replies: 1,128
Views: 372,826
Posted By Jaketab

According to the Xicoy CG Balancer, 2.68 lbs. is...

According to the Xicoy CG Balancer, 2.68 lbs. is required around the engine to balance at the 145 mm mark. The CG as the plane sits now is at 170 mm. The plane is 30.75 lbs. before adding nose...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-24-2022, 07:36 PM
Replies: 1,128
Views: 372,826
Posted By Jaketab

My Zero is almost ready to maiden. I had it...

My Zero is almost ready to maiden. I had it fully assembled tonight and took measurements required for a manual calculation to determine the CG. If the plane (estimating) weights 32lbs (28lbs on...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-19-2022, 10:29 AM
Replies: 1,128
Views: 372,826
Posted By Jaketab

It's been done 100 or more times but routing the...

It's been done 100 or more times but routing the plug wires, so they don't make contact with the Keleo exhaust ring seems to be a problem.
Does anyone have a picture or illustration of how it's...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-13-2022, 05:06 AM
Replies: 1,128
Views: 372,826
Posted By Jaketab

Juergen - That is a clever solution. I use a...

Juergen - That is a clever solution. I use a catch bottle on my Valach 210.
I have an idea, but I'm not certain it will work as it should. What about running a line from the bleed nipple and tap...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-11-2022, 08:49 PM
Replies: 1,128
Views: 372,826
Posted By Jaketab

As my Zero nears completion, just a few more...

As my Zero nears completion, just a few more questions please.
*I'm in need of touch up paint where some paint came up with masking tape. Does anyone know the exact color green of the TRC Zero and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-28-2022, 06:43 AM
Replies: 1,128
Views: 372,826
Posted By Jaketab

CK1 Thanks for the tip. If I understand your...

CK1 Thanks for the tip. If I understand your instructions correctly, those were my intention in the beginning. However, I have some concern about long term vibration from the engine being transferred...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-27-2022, 06:44 PM
Replies: 1,128
Views: 372,826
Posted By Jaketab

Today's work. Cut away the inside of the ring and...

Today's work. Cut away the inside of the ring and added 1 1/2" aluminum brackets to the cowl mount ring. May be able to cut away the ring if the brackets will hold the shape of the cowl....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-27-2022, 05:45 AM
Replies: 1,128
Views: 372,826
Posted By Jaketab

Darod07. Thanks for the tip. Such a simple...

Darod07. Thanks for the tip. Such a simple solution to add tubes as the cables pass over the stab tube.
On mine, the rudder cables in the center. The outside cables are the for the tail wheel.
I...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-26-2022, 08:20 PM
Replies: 1,128
Views: 372,826
Posted By Jaketab

Nice shots darod07. Question please. I just...

Nice shots darod07.
Question please. I just connected the rudder and tail wheel pull-pull with the stock steel wire. Tight as I have the wire, the cables are stretching and does not firmly hold...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-18-2022, 05:33 PM
Replies: 1,128
Views: 372,826
Posted By Jaketab

Don't know whose idea this originally was, but...

Don't know whose idea this originally was, but thanks for the tip.
The brackets are tapped 3mm where they attach to the cooling fins. Tapped at 4mm where the 1/4" ply attaches to the brackets.
The...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-11-2022, 06:10 PM
Replies: 1,128
Views: 372,826
Posted By Jaketab

After a bit of chiseling it appears the Robart...

After a bit of chiseling it appears the Robart electric TW assembly will fit as it should. I was concerned the TW bracket would rub against the inside bay, but since discovered the rubber on the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-11-2022, 12:19 PM
Replies: 1,128
Views: 372,826
Posted By Jaketab

Robart Electric Tailwheel Installation

Hello. I have the Robart electric tailwheel. It's not an exact fit, but somewhat close.
Does anyone have pictures or modification detail on the Robart tailwheel in the Zero?
Some cutting away of...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-07-2022, 02:19 PM
Replies: 1,128
Views: 372,826
Posted By Jaketab

Flap Control Horns. Sorry for interrupting over a...

Flap Control Horns. Sorry for interrupting over a small detail. The flap control horns are much shorter than the others. The question is whether to cut larger horns or install the horns given for the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-02-2022, 07:40 AM
Replies: 1,128
Views: 372,826
Posted By Jaketab

CK1 - Thanks for the pics. It's great we have...

CK1 - Thanks for the pics. It's great we have these forums to build on the ideas of others.
I believe, from your pics that you mounted the cowl tabs on the firewall as opposed to mounting the cowl...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-01-2022, 05:13 PM
Replies: 1,128
Views: 372,826
Posted By Jaketab

So I may calculate correctly, the diameter of the...

So I may calculate correctly, the diameter of the Saito is 250mm or 9.84 inch. I'm going to estimate the inside diameter of the Zero cowl to be 10 inches. A baffle with a radius of 5" should be...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-01-2022, 03:40 PM
Replies: 1,128
Views: 372,826
Posted By Jaketab

Thanks CK1 for the tip. I think you nailed it for...

Thanks CK1 for the tip. I think you nailed it for me. I was going to make 2 - "L" brackets each to mount the baffles to the heat sinks, but your method would also serve for cowl mounting. I would...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-01-2022, 01:01 PM
Replies: 1,128
Views: 372,826
Posted By Jaketab

Doing engine mounting today. Removed the...

Doing engine mounting today. Removed the tri-stock to get that out of the way. I would like to mount the engine as far forward as possible. The FG90 comes with 3/8" spacers. I would like to add...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-31-2022, 07:45 AM
Replies: 1,128
Views: 372,826
Posted By Jaketab

darod07, Thanks - did you epoxy reinforce...

darod07,

Thanks - did you epoxy reinforce where the tiller rod goes into the rudder?
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