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Joe Just

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Joe's latest .15
« on: January 21, 2013, 05:04:57 PM »
As promised in another thread, here is my latest .15. It does have some things most don't care for: ie inboard tank, homemade bell crank etc. It basically is a clipped wing stretched Flying Clown.
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Re: Joe's latest .15
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2013, 05:07:26 PM »
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« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2013, 05:16:31 PM »
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Re: Joe's latest .15
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2013, 07:02:41 PM »
Joe,
Have you used that inboard setup before? It is hard to get a good high speed needle with that type tank
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Re: Joe's latest .15
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2013, 09:42:12 AM »
Joe,
Have you used that inboard setup before? It is hard to get a good high speed needle with that type tank
john

John, yes I have.  I have also used it on my P-38 twin.  Years ago I tried it on several profile stunt ships and as you said it was difficult to get the desired needle setting.  Once I tried inboard tanks with MUFFLER pressure I found it much easier to get the needle I wanted.  Now, with that said I am not saying that my setup would be best for everyone.  One has to remember that I in practically no way am I concerned with the hottest high speed run etc etc.  From my strictly "Sportsman" approach to Carrier muffler pressure works well.  Several owners of my "Wildcat" kits also use inboard tanks and find them suitable for what they are doing. Muffler pressure makes things simpler for me.
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Re: Joe's latest .15
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2013, 10:36:11 AM »
As promised in another thread, here is my latest .15. It does have some things most don't care for: ie inboard tank, homemade bell crank etc. It basically is a clipped wing stretched Flying Clown.
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What is it powered by?

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Re: Joe's latest .15
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2013, 11:33:55 AM »
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What is it powered by?

Duke, both planes shown are powered by OS .15CVA engines.  The work just great, have excellent throttle response, and provide all the power I need and are very user friendly.  I first saw this engine being used by Bob Reese at a Brodak contest 3 years ago.

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Re: Joe's latest .15
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2013, 12:03:10 PM »
Really.  I was told by a guy that tried that engine, that it wasn't fast enough to hit 70mph.  My oldest son has one he could use and build a plane for.

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Re: Joe's latest .15
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2013, 12:22:31 PM »
joe,
yeah with muffler pressure it is easier. In my younger days I used it in combat before it was outlawed in SLOW. We would keep squeezing the tank before launch, which was only a sec or two. Harder to do in carrier. I have that setup on a profile scale B-10 with mufflers, and it works but is still hard to get a correct high speed needle, but if you aren't pushing for 70, why not.
john


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