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Forum: RC Jets
02-07-2017, 09:48 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,398
Posted By sillyness

For the recent threads, my tail seat was fine....

For the recent threads, my tail seat was fine. Trimmed out easily.
Forum: RC Jets
02-07-2017, 09:48 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,398
Posted By sillyness

Hi all. It's time to sell my XCaliber. Only has 9...

Hi all. It's time to sell my XCaliber. Only has 9 flights and no mishaps, but it's just not for me. Going back to IMAC. I noticed on RCU that all the ads seem to have expired, not really any showing...
Forum: RC Jets
08-31-2016, 02:43 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,398
Posted By sillyness

Anyone ever try mixing spoiler to up...

Anyone ever try mixing spoiler to up elevator/flaperons to down elevator to get it to sit into medium speed hard elevator pulls without tip stalling?
Forum: RC Jets
08-29-2016, 07:38 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,398
Posted By sillyness

Alright, maiden yesterday! Finally! Got 4 fun...

Alright, maiden yesterday! Finally! Got 4 fun flights. Thank you all for the help. The elevator settings for the flaps were perfect!

Regarding crow... I wound up using 6mm, worked awesome. Doing...
Forum: RC Jets
08-27-2016, 05:20 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,398
Posted By sillyness

Awesome! What kind of elevator mix did that...

Awesome! What kind of elevator mix did that require?
Forum: RC Jets
08-26-2016, 09:16 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,398
Posted By sillyness

WWYD? 1) Make the rudders' max throws match...

WWYD?

1) Make the rudders' max throws match each other, limited by the rudder with the tightest hinge?

2) Max each rudder, even if they are assymetrical at full throw?
Forum: RC Jets
08-23-2016, 04:10 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,398
Posted By sillyness

Dumb question. In our large gassers we loop the...

Dumb question. In our large gassers we loop the tank vent line around the tank in an anti-siphon loop before going out the bottom. I'm not seeing that with turbines. Do we just accept the venting on...
Forum: RC Jets
08-22-2016, 02:09 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,398
Posted By sillyness

Should I put a restrictor on my up line? ...

Should I put a restrictor on my up line?

Btw... Had my first turbine flights yesterday. First was on a BVM 1:5 F-16! Too cool! Second was someone else's xcaliber, also very cool :)
Forum: RC Jets
08-19-2016, 07:17 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,398
Posted By sillyness

Thanks folks!

Thanks folks!
Forum: RC Jets
08-18-2016, 09:43 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,398
Posted By sillyness

Can anyone recommend starting flap to elevator...

Can anyone recommend starting flap to elevator mixes for take off and landing flap?
Forum: RC Jets
08-18-2016, 09:42 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,398
Posted By sillyness

Thanks man! I just decided to save the weight...

Thanks man! I just decided to save the weight and use Velcro though.
Forum: RC Jets
08-02-2016, 07:18 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,398
Posted By sillyness

Where can I get the 3D printed air tank mount?!...

Where can I get the 3D printed air tank mount?! That's awesome!
Forum: RC Jets
08-02-2016, 07:17 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,398
Posted By sillyness

I was on the verge of ordering a PB Mercury for...

I was on the verge of ordering a PB Mercury for mine, but just found out about the Cortex Pro and might use a JETI CB and the Cortex instead! Good to know it will fit though!



I
Forum: RC Jets
06-18-2016, 08:34 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,398
Posted By sillyness

How in the world to I get the brake line all the...

How in the world to I get the brake line all the way over the nipples on the gear?
Forum: RC Jets
04-09-2016, 06:35 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,398
Posted By sillyness

Has anyone used the Dreamworks landing gear...

Has anyone used the Dreamworks landing gear package on this airframe?

I got it and the nose gear doesn't fit right so I had to use stock, the main gear legs are too short so I'll have to add...
Forum: RC Jets
09-29-2015, 06:04 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,398
Posted By sillyness

OK I give... how are you drilling the holes for...

OK I give... how are you drilling the holes for the retract air lines. Nothing I have seems to fit in the required space to do the job.

I'm a heli guy... used to kits that just bolt together.
Forum: RC Jets
09-26-2015, 02:52 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,398
Posted By sillyness

Ok... a few questions if I may... finally...

Ok... a few questions if I may... finally starting the build!

The directions are, frankly, useless. Gonna need to pick your brains.

1) There are no screws in the hardware package that seem...
Forum: RC Jets
09-09-2015, 08:43 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,398
Posted By sillyness

Picked mine up from UPS today! Looks beautiful. ...

Picked mine up from UPS today! Looks beautiful. I'll have some glueing to do on the inside... kinda shoddy job. Do you guys wick CA into the joints?
Forum: RC Jets
09-03-2015, 05:35 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,398
Posted By sillyness

Thanks man!!! My Jet is finally shipping! ...

Thanks man!!!

My Jet is finally shipping! Will be here Wednesday... just in time for me to go out of town for two weeks :(

Couple more questions...

1) How are you securing the air tanks?
...
Forum: RC Jets
08-30-2015, 08:54 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,398
Posted By sillyness

Anyone? Also... any tips for aligning the...

Anyone?

Also... any tips for aligning the engine to ensure no side-thrust?

Is everyone using the self-tapping screws into the wood as per the manual?
Forum: RC Jets
08-22-2015, 06:01 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,398
Posted By sillyness

Dumb question... can anyone measure the roughish...

Dumb question... can anyone measure the roughish dimensions between the bolts on the stock retracts? I have some gemini retracts to put in but don't really want to if the bolts are closer together...
Forum: RC Jets
08-16-2015, 05:30 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,398
Posted By sillyness

Ran my motor tonight (bug grin, first turbine)......

Ran my motor tonight (bug grin, first turbine)... just waiting for the jet to arrive!

Dumb question... painting the trays inside... compulsory? Does the paint actually keep Kero from penetrating...
Forum: RC Jets
08-11-2015, 08:27 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,398
Posted By sillyness

They are sending me 90 degree nipples for the...

They are sending me 90 degree nipples for the retracts. I'll try them out and see how they do. It's only money ;)
Forum: RC Jets
08-09-2015, 09:13 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,398
Posted By sillyness

Thanks man! I'm sitting here looking at the...

Thanks man!

I'm sitting here looking at the dreamworks gear and finding some problems. For example, the nipples on the ends of the cylinders are straight and face the main wheels when...
Forum: RC Jets
08-08-2015, 06:52 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,398
Posted By sillyness

True, true:) I'm doing a single BVM...

True, true:)

I'm doing a single BVM servo-operated valve, BVM e-brakes (self-contained pneumatic, not electric) on mine... super simple, brakes not even on the pneumatic system.

I'm pretty...
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