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Forum: RC Jets
09-08-2020, 11:26 AM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 630,603
Posted By bodywerks

I think jet central still ok's it, but it is the...

I think jet central still ok's it, but it is the worst oil to use, imo. The are jet oils that aren't all that great. It depends on the turbine, as far as what oil they recommend. Kingtech...
Forum: RC Jets
07-25-2020, 07:56 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 630,603
Posted By bodywerks

I'm embarrassed to show my work bench! I always...

I'm embarrassed to show my work bench! I always start out somewhat organized and try to put tolls back where I got them, etc. But as the build nears completion I get all excited and the bench becomes...
Forum: RC Jets
07-16-2020, 07:23 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 630,603
Posted By bodywerks

And my way...

And my way...
Forum: RC Jets
07-15-2020, 07:20 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 630,603
Posted By bodywerks

I balance with 'some fuel' on jets because the...

I balance with 'some fuel' on jets because the tanks are almost always in front of the CG(my IMAC planes always had the tank on the CG either by design or because I made it that way), and because I...
Forum: RC Jets
07-12-2020, 03:41 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 630,603
Posted By bodywerks

oh, I thought they had a skin hinge. My bad. ...

oh, I thought they had a skin hinge. My bad. Now i get what you're saying.
Forum: RC Jets
07-12-2020, 03:20 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 630,603
Posted By bodywerks

you said you favored a shift to the front, which...

you said you favored a shift to the front, which I assume you meant the servo arm leans more toward the leading edge of the wing at neutral aileron. If that's the case you'll have more up travel...
Forum: RC Jets
07-12-2020, 03:15 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 630,603
Posted By bodywerks

From what I've read, they tend to be around...

From what I've read, they tend to be around 30lbs dry.
Forum: RC Jets
07-12-2020, 03:08 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 630,603
Posted By bodywerks

wouldn't you want a shift to the back? That world...

wouldn't you want a shift to the back? That world naturally result in less up travel than down, which is what you want.
Forum: RC Jets
07-09-2020, 11:18 AM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 630,603
Posted By bodywerks

Looks like this thread will get back to a build...

Looks like this thread will get back to a build discussion. Nice!
Forum: RC Jets
07-08-2020, 07:42 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 630,603
Posted By bodywerks

Get to work!

Get to work!
Forum: RC Jets
07-07-2020, 09:53 AM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 630,603
Posted By bodywerks

What scheme did you get?

What scheme did you get?
Forum: RC Jets
07-06-2020, 07:41 AM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 630,603
Posted By bodywerks

I was talking about the T3 with smcharg. Sorry to...

I was talking about the T3 with smcharg. Sorry to get off track.
Forum: RC Jets
07-06-2020, 05:36 AM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 630,603
Posted By bodywerks

I paid $3790 shipped to my door, with a custom...

I paid $3790 shipped to my door, with a custom Rebel Max scheme, then $200 for the pipe, $450 for CMjets smoke, main, and UAT tank, and $1,000 for electron gear with gs200 controller, so $4500ish to...
Forum: RC Jets
07-06-2020, 04:20 AM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 630,603
Posted By bodywerks

It was, that is correct. I'm wondering if the T3...

It was, that is correct. I'm wondering if the T3 has always been that much. It's almost exactly the same size as a Rebel Pro, and I only paid $125 in shipping(actually, $250 total in shipping for the...
Forum: RC Jets
07-06-2020, 04:03 AM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 630,603
Posted By bodywerks

delete.

delete.
Forum: RC Jets
07-06-2020, 04:00 AM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 630,603
Posted By bodywerks

The website has been updated, it looks like. A...

The website has been updated, it looks like. A T-1 now carries a $525 shipping charge. T3 is $1,345 for shipping. Not sure if that's the price it has always been. I seem to remember it being under a...
Forum: RC Jets
06-14-2020, 11:15 AM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 630,603
Posted By bodywerks

Oops, wrong thread!

Oops, wrong thread!
Forum: RC Jets
06-01-2020, 09:05 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 630,603
Posted By bodywerks

Having a new jet in your hands is always worth...

Having a new jet in your hands is always worth it...
Forum: RC Jets
06-01-2020, 01:54 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 630,603
Posted By bodywerks

You have a point there. But I know Dirk isn't in...

You have a point there. But I know Dirk isn't in the business of screwing people, either. Your refund might have come out of his pocket and he's hoping your already built aircraft will sell to...
Forum: RC Jets
05-31-2020, 10:55 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 630,603
Posted By bodywerks

But Dirk requires full payment up front when...

But Dirk requires full payment up front when ordering a jet? I thought it went directly to the factory to get the order rolling. Wouldn't make sense for the middleman to have the money sitting in his...
Forum: RC Jets
05-17-2020, 02:28 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 630,603
Posted By bodywerks

I remember them hacking a metric crapton of holes...

I remember them hacking a metric crapton of holes into it to try to keep the fan from cavitating. They pretty much ran out of places to cut holes and ultimately just reduced power output from the...
Forum: RC Jets
05-17-2020, 02:25 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 630,603
Posted By bodywerks

I made an educated guess, in that I converted a...

I made an educated guess, in that I converted a 100cc aircraft to electric once(cost twice what a da100 would) and I flew edf for a couple years, even waisted $700 to make a foamy fly a whopping...
Forum: RC Jets
05-16-2020, 06:52 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 630,603
Posted By bodywerks

what's the draw toward powering a jet designed...

what's the draw toward powering a jet designed around a turbine with a powerplant that produces less thrust, less speed, and less than half the flight time?
Forum: RC Jets
05-16-2020, 05:34 AM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 630,603
Posted By bodywerks

agree about that, but it's harder to get a good...

agree about that, but it's harder to get a good thrust/ weight ratio the heavier the airframe is. My little rebel HOT is 16lbs at take off. Heavier than the guys putting 45n turbines, but my 85n...
Forum: RC Jets
05-16-2020, 05:29 AM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 630,603
Posted By bodywerks

good to hear you still have it. I agree on the...

good to hear you still have it. I agree on the lg15 controller. It's all I use anymore.
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