Originally Posted by marksextra

I REALLY want a 3DHS 104" slick. That's basically all I own. Thus why I've pushed so hard to hear from someone that represents the company. I realize the motor I'm using is very close to fitting which is another reason I haven't walked away sooner. They've got great flying planes. You can't go wrong there.

Here's a DA120(or should I say an engine that is 11 7/8" wide) fit into a 104" slick I believe. As you can see there appears to still be a little room left on the left jug. How much? Well, that's the hundred thousand dollar question. ( I think I just dated myself). If the engine I wanted to use was 12.25 inches. you would divide that by 2 which is 4mm or so. Is there 4 mm left there?

No, if you want to date yourself....you say the $64,000 question, which predated the $100,000 question...

And that certainly appears to be a DA120....at least says Desert Aircraft on it....

SteveT

oh ok i thought you were asking about the DA 120. i didnt realize you were wanting to use a different motor.

Originally Posted by marksextra

My first giant scale planes were Comp-ARF and that was more than a decade ago. Great planes. When I started flying 3DHS though, I just felt like I was a better pilot. Hear that before? Ya, everyone says that. Cause it's true. They're awsome. Maybe it was because I was practicing more or maybe it was the plane. Maybe it was both. I'll never know. In this instance though, it looks like have no other choice but to consider other airframes that have a cowl that is large enough like the EF Yak, AW Edge, Comp-Arf Edge or Yak. I think they'll all fit 12.25.

Unfortunately, the 88" EF Yak is no longer available...there is however (from what I understand) a 91" coming out.

SteveT

Originally Posted by SteveT.

Unfortunately, the 88" EF Yak is no longer available...there is however (from what I understand) a 91" coming out.

SteveT

88 is 50-60cc yak.... 100(or was it 110) is 100-120 cc (i think he is talking about 120cc engine?)

I think at this time, there has just been a whole lot of confusion here, so, in the interest of letting dead dogs lie, and not beating any more dead horses. Why don't we all step back a ways, and if there is still a question to be asked that we (somebody) can answer, then let it be asked, and possibly answered...

SteveT

how many scoops of ovaltine should go in the glass of milk? or is it pre made already? (never had any)

size of stand-off needed for the a60-xs on a 74" edge?

Originally Posted by rimaarts

88 is 50-60cc yak.... 100(or was it 110) is 100-120 cc (i think he is talking about 120cc engine?)

That is true!! D'OH!! Another darn "senior moment"....but then I must admit to being a bit distracted, as I have a Microsoft technician repairing my computer via remote access, so I am watching that too....

SteveT

Originally Posted by SteveT.

That is true!! D'OH!! Another darn "senior moment"....but then I must admit to being a bit distracted, as I have a Microsoft technician repairing my computer via remote access, so I am watching that too....

SteveT

altough it might be quite fun to put 120cc in 88" plane...

Originally Posted by Inverted-I-Fly

size of stand-off needed for the a60-xs on a 74" edge?

I am using 1/4 nylon spacers and 3 washers on each standoff and it is pretty much perfect.

(that quote from Steve T)

Some people just used 1/2" spacers and have a bit of a gap.

Originally Posted by djmoose

I am using 1/4 nylon spacers and 3 washers on each standoff and it is pretty much perfect.

(that quote from Steve T)

Some people just used 1/2" spacers and have a bit of a gap.

those nylon spacers are cool. For the gap perfectionist, you can sand em down a little to adjust the gap. Ziz wheel with some sand paper on it will knock it right down.

Originally Posted by djmoose

I am using 1/4 nylon spacers and 3 washers on each standoff and it is pretty much perfect.

(that quote from Steve T)

Some people just used 1/2" spacers and have a bit of a gap.

It is??? I have an A60-5S (8S, different size motor) with no spacers at all in mine....and gives a .109375" gap.....

SteveT.

I only got involved because you called out Arron because he had not replied to your PM. Arron has been extremely helpful as many of you know, and I just found it rude to call him out since it was the holiday season and I am sure Arron was busy

"busy" would be a word for it. I did drop the ball on mark's PM though... it was day after Chrissy and I didn't have time to measure the 104 at the time, and after reading it removes the "you have X messages waiting" deal at the top of RCG. And apologies that RCG hasn't had my attention... the client that supported my day job (which isn't 3DHS) lost funding, so I've been rather preoccupied with refilling that particular void... haven't even flown in weeks, it's rather depressing. 2013 has been rather sporty for me so far...

...anyways, didn't mean to interrupt, I'll let ya get back to the horse floggings...

God bless Arron and best wishes on finding work.

Yeah good luck on that Arron!!

And personally I think enough floggings (people, horses or camels) have happened today...

SteveT.