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How To Do It: Economical

Author: G. Kyer


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/12
Page Numbers: 121, 122, 124

THERE ARE AT LEAST dozen starters available large engines distinct absence such 049s peculiar situation because pressing need such product because difficulty starting some frustrating cantankerous little critters started thinking about developing small starter after particularly trying day field goal produce compact self-contained practical unit minimum costand believe achieved goal began rummaging around junk box found old still serviceable 05 can-type electric motor went through several questionably reliable battery packs salvaged seven good cells Six would probably job turned out seven cells fit cardboard tube body like designed combination has plenty power perhaps enough turn over 10-size engine has enough endurance days flying Next search appropriate body strong light large enough diameter accommodate motor finally settled tube Oracover covering material Hobby Lobby comes wrapped around assume Oracover still comes same-size tube bought about five years ago stumbling block starter cone since cant machine own found Puyallup Washington Model Expo about $10 Miller R/C Products [707 833-5905] makes cone rubber insert fits 05 motor perfectly needed now switch Radio Shack has large selection chose subminiature lever action switch $250 would have preferred push-button-type switch no easy way disarm prevent accidental starter actuation during storage made little safety wedge lever switch put flag prevent losing used short pieces wire previous Electric model wiring battery pack motor small receiver-type wire charging circuit since planned trickle-charge starter female three-pin Deans completed charging circuit Some l/ basswood sheet used four bulkheads/end pieces motor shims small piece wood provides safety wedge stand Strips s strip used front rear scuff plates Total cost materials about $15 cant give specific dimensions because may have different-size motor whole starter based motor dimensions will use motor discussion Refer schematic discussion will easy follow Cut out required parts tube six inches long Cut holes top bottom accommodate switch Deans connector Use patterns hole sizes four bulkheads 111/16 diameter two center bulkheads used rigidity isolating electrical components glued Make sure cut accurately snug fit tubetest trial-fitting dont know cooling holes bulkheads required motor front rear put bulkheads just safe side Cut two cooling holes front-center bulkhead directly behind motor lugs will allow wiring easily pass through bulkhead switch battery Drill hole front bulkhead motor shaft hole keep motor rotating tube motor required 4-40 machine screw Countersink hole accept flathead screw will allow screw flush front starter tightened add four x basswood strips top bottom both sides motor shims center motor tube Before assembly give tube front rear bulkheads stand several coats balsa filler seal grain sanding lightly between coats finished sealed items two coats Formula U flat black Fit individual battery cells cluster alternating positive negative ends insert tube December 1997 121 conomical final adjustments Remove tape together transparent tape Solder pack together used thin sheet brass between cells Drill 66 hole switch lever accept small brad safety wedge cut off rear switch lug because used would interfere wiring Wiring I used 12-gauge wire connections between motor switch batteries sure temporarily attach battery determine correct direction rotation Measure cut negative wires correct length shown diagram Positive wires should cut length fmm motor lug Deans lug end tube plus reason will obvious later Tin lugs wire ends Solder positive negative wires motor thread wires through front center bulkhead Solder negative wire front switch lug Solder negative charging circuit wire charge connector rear switch lug negative 12-gauge wire same lug Solder positive charge wire another charge connector lug solder remaining ends small large positive connectors together 1/2A STARTER CROSS-SECTION SMALL NAIL CARDBOARD TUBE 1-72 BRASS SCREW FRONT BULKHEAD [fTElL LL1 4 40 SCREW TO ENT MOTOR ROTATION REAR BULKHEAD 1/8 I3ASSWUOU SHIMLEVER AIRSPACE 600 MA 7 CELL BATTERY 05 MOTORL SVTCH ___ ____ B____ PACKARRANGEDINA -CIRCLE HORIZONTAL5HIMS1-72 BRASS F-SCREWS ON UZBOTH SIDES 3 0 I/B_BASSWOODSHIM____________________ 1-72 BRASS SCREW STAND 3 PIN DEANS FEMALE CONNECTOR FOR CHARGE PLUG AIR SPACE K 1/4 BRASS STRIP 1/4 BRASS STRIP ALL WOOD IS BASSWOOD 122 Model Aviation t view shows 1/8 basswood shims align support motor 4-40 bolt right holds motor place Heres everything need Dimensions may vary materials available prevent rotation Two 1-72 brass screws version based old Oracover tube can 05 motor top bottom attach bulkhead KS SAFETY WEDGE HOLE IN LEVER LESS HISSLE MORE FUN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome L4 50% Power Same Easy Starting No Glow Plugs Runs Twice Long e Sound P0 Box 141 Dept MA ord CT 06460 87-iO7O complete inrmation pocket send $400 credit applied first order vuu~ 4IfMOvO DAVIS MODEL PRODUCTS Now fun Slip whole mess tube front front bulkhead mounted motor Push assembly tube until front bulkhead flush tube front long-nose pliers hemostat maneuver switch Deans connector respective holes until top switch/connector level top/bottom tube Use thin cyanoacrylate CyA glue secure place Remove front bulkhead insert four basswood shims 900 angles around motor Recheck front bulkhead still flush tube front remove secure shims place thin CyA Run remaining wires through rear center bulkhead slide bulkhead against rear switch Run negative wires through space between batteries rear battery terminal Solder positive leads front battery terminal push battery pack tube Solder negative wires negative terminal put rear bulkhead place Use pin vise drill small holes rear edge tube bulkhead secure place drilled holes through front bulkhead shims secure #00 brass screws used front rear Add stand front end used GOO also secure scuff plates Put small brad safety wedge cut off head starter complete ready use ge Kyer 10824 313th Ave NE carnation WA 98014 ElevonMixer ELECTRONIC MIXER elevons v111 flap. spoders USra-simple se4t arid Insfafalion Rugged microproceasor based design 100% eledronle trigh m0 deIfy Simply cormects between servos receivet Fealure servo reversing four different mixing rates allow failor flu mixer flu needs model Will overdrive servos alt options selected simple dip switch Made USA end deelgned wxrk modem radio systemsAM FM end PCM Very low power consumption SIze i8 x 0g x 04 Weight 025oz Lese radio convert or. Part No OA $3086 lees connectors $3886 complete GlowDnver AccessorySwitchDual-Output ServoReverser 124 Model Aviation KEN b-mSS B Aero & Marine Engines Rebuilt Repaired ted K&B can make engine like new again need send us K&B engine will repaired original parts Labar charge $750 $1250 520453-3579 2100 College Drive Lake Havasu City AZ 86403 NCT Sen evens nivynol ho ishocooble due Iv oge cued yIsoe coil beftrs ssvdirg mrergkss MICRO DIGITAL MOTOR CONTROLLERS SAFE 110 GLITCH POWER ON SOFT LOW TORQUE START UP HIGH RATE SMALL SIZE LIGHTWEIGHT SELF ALIGNS TO YOUR TRANSMITTER NO ADJUSTMENT NECESSARY MICRO DEMON 100 2OAMP 1-14CELL 12 xO85 x039 13g146oz wires 4700Hz inCludes setup LED 995 *NEJII* MICRO DEMON 102 *NSJrj* 2OAMP 6-8cELL BEC BRAKE 21g/75oz wires 4700Hz 18xO85x039 includes setup LED$5995 SPEED DEMON 200 35AMP 1-1 6CELL 1eaxlOxOAr 26g192oz wires 2400Hz$8295 VIPER MODEL PRODUCTS 3475 Edison Way Suite Menlo Paik CA 94025 1-800-592-8473 VISA MASTERCARD PO Box 3126 Cospus Cr OsoEsa & Isro t612 6144643 i LIA5Y CT CusToIEs SusnIcs FAX & AFmi ..rss 512 814-5843

Author: G. Kyer


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/12
Page Numbers: 121, 122, 124

THERE ARE AT LEAST dozen starters available large engines distinct absence such 049s peculiar situation because pressing need such product because difficulty starting some frustrating cantankerous little critters started thinking about developing small starter after particularly trying day field goal produce compact self-contained practical unit minimum costand believe achieved goal began rummaging around junk box found old still serviceable 05 can-type electric motor went through several questionably reliable battery packs salvaged seven good cells Six would probably job turned out seven cells fit cardboard tube body like designed combination has plenty power perhaps enough turn over 10-size engine has enough endurance days flying Next search appropriate body strong light large enough diameter accommodate motor finally settled tube Oracover covering material Hobby Lobby comes wrapped around assume Oracover still comes same-size tube bought about five years ago stumbling block starter cone since cant machine own found Puyallup Washington Model Expo about $10 Miller R/C Products [707 833-5905] makes cone rubber insert fits 05 motor perfectly needed now switch Radio Shack has large selection chose subminiature lever action switch $250 would have preferred push-button-type switch no easy way disarm prevent accidental starter actuation during storage made little safety wedge lever switch put flag prevent losing used short pieces wire previous Electric model wiring battery pack motor small receiver-type wire charging circuit since planned trickle-charge starter female three-pin Deans completed charging circuit Some l/ basswood sheet used four bulkheads/end pieces motor shims small piece wood provides safety wedge stand Strips s strip used front rear scuff plates Total cost materials about $15 cant give specific dimensions because may have different-size motor whole starter based motor dimensions will use motor discussion Refer schematic discussion will easy follow Cut out required parts tube six inches long Cut holes top bottom accommodate switch Deans connector Use patterns hole sizes four bulkheads 111/16 diameter two center bulkheads used rigidity isolating electrical components glued Make sure cut accurately snug fit tubetest trial-fitting dont know cooling holes bulkheads required motor front rear put bulkheads just safe side Cut two cooling holes front-center bulkhead directly behind motor lugs will allow wiring easily pass through bulkhead switch battery Drill hole front bulkhead motor shaft hole keep motor rotating tube motor required 4-40 machine screw Countersink hole accept flathead screw will allow screw flush front starter tightened add four x basswood strips top bottom both sides motor shims center motor tube Before assembly give tube front rear bulkheads stand several coats balsa filler seal grain sanding lightly between coats finished sealed items two coats Formula U flat black Fit individual battery cells cluster alternating positive negative ends insert tube December 1997 121 conomical final adjustments Remove tape together transparent tape Solder pack together used thin sheet brass between cells Drill 66 hole switch lever accept small brad safety wedge cut off rear switch lug because used would interfere wiring Wiring I used 12-gauge wire connections between motor switch batteries sure temporarily attach battery determine correct direction rotation Measure cut negative wires correct length shown diagram Positive wires should cut length fmm motor lug Deans lug end tube plus reason will obvious later Tin lugs wire ends Solder positive negative wires motor thread wires through front center bulkhead Solder negative wire front switch lug Solder negative charging circuit wire charge connector rear switch lug negative 12-gauge wire same lug Solder positive charge wire another charge connector lug solder remaining ends small large positive connectors together 1/2A STARTER CROSS-SECTION SMALL NAIL CARDBOARD TUBE 1-72 BRASS SCREW FRONT BULKHEAD [fTElL LL1 4 40 SCREW TO ENT MOTOR ROTATION REAR BULKHEAD 1/8 I3ASSWUOU SHIMLEVER AIRSPACE 600 MA 7 CELL BATTERY 05 MOTORL SVTCH ___ ____ B____ PACKARRANGEDINA -CIRCLE HORIZONTAL5HIMS1-72 BRASS F-SCREWS ON UZBOTH SIDES 3 0 I/B_BASSWOODSHIM____________________ 1-72 BRASS SCREW STAND 3 PIN DEANS FEMALE CONNECTOR FOR CHARGE PLUG AIR SPACE K 1/4 BRASS STRIP 1/4 BRASS STRIP ALL WOOD IS BASSWOOD 122 Model Aviation t view shows 1/8 basswood shims align support motor 4-40 bolt right holds motor place Heres everything need Dimensions may vary materials available prevent rotation Two 1-72 brass screws version based old Oracover tube can 05 motor top bottom attach bulkhead KS SAFETY WEDGE HOLE IN LEVER LESS HISSLE MORE FUN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome L4 50% Power Same Easy Starting No Glow Plugs Runs Twice Long e Sound P0 Box 141 Dept MA ord CT 06460 87-iO7O complete inrmation pocket send $400 credit applied first order vuu~ 4IfMOvO DAVIS MODEL PRODUCTS Now fun Slip whole mess tube front front bulkhead mounted motor Push assembly tube until front bulkhead flush tube front long-nose pliers hemostat maneuver switch Deans connector respective holes until top switch/connector level top/bottom tube Use thin cyanoacrylate CyA glue secure place Remove front bulkhead insert four basswood shims 900 angles around motor Recheck front bulkhead still flush tube front remove secure shims place thin CyA Run remaining wires through rear center bulkhead slide bulkhead against rear switch Run negative wires through space between batteries rear battery terminal Solder positive leads front battery terminal push battery pack tube Solder negative wires negative terminal put rear bulkhead place Use pin vise drill small holes rear edge tube bulkhead secure place drilled holes through front bulkhead shims secure #00 brass screws used front rear Add stand front end used GOO also secure scuff plates Put small brad safety wedge cut off head starter complete ready use ge Kyer 10824 313th Ave NE carnation WA 98014 ElevonMixer ELECTRONIC MIXER elevons v111 flap. spoders USra-simple se4t arid Insfafalion Rugged microproceasor based design 100% eledronle trigh m0 deIfy Simply cormects between servos receivet Fealure servo reversing four different mixing rates allow failor flu mixer flu needs model Will overdrive servos alt options selected simple dip switch Made USA end deelgned wxrk modem radio systemsAM FM end PCM Very low power consumption SIze i8 x 0g x 04 Weight 025oz Lese radio convert or. Part No OA $3086 lees connectors $3886 complete GlowDnver AccessorySwitchDual-Output ServoReverser 124 Model Aviation KEN b-mSS B Aero & Marine Engines Rebuilt Repaired ted K&B can make engine like new again need send us K&B engine will repaired original parts Labar charge $750 $1250 520453-3579 2100 College Drive Lake Havasu City AZ 86403 NCT Sen evens nivynol ho ishocooble due Iv oge cued yIsoe coil beftrs ssvdirg mrergkss MICRO DIGITAL MOTOR CONTROLLERS SAFE 110 GLITCH POWER ON SOFT LOW TORQUE START UP HIGH RATE SMALL SIZE LIGHTWEIGHT SELF ALIGNS TO YOUR TRANSMITTER NO ADJUSTMENT NECESSARY MICRO DEMON 100 2OAMP 1-14CELL 12 xO85 x039 13g146oz wires 4700Hz inCludes setup LED 995 *NEJII* MICRO DEMON 102 *NSJrj* 2OAMP 6-8cELL BEC BRAKE 21g/75oz wires 4700Hz 18xO85x039 includes setup LED$5995 SPEED DEMON 200 35AMP 1-1 6CELL 1eaxlOxOAr 26g192oz wires 2400Hz$8295 VIPER MODEL PRODUCTS 3475 Edison Way Suite Menlo Paik CA 94025 1-800-592-8473 VISA MASTERCARD PO Box 3126 Cospus Cr OsoEsa & Isro t612 6144643 i LIA5Y CT CusToIEs SusnIcs FAX & AFmi ..rss 512 814-5843

Author: G. Kyer


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/12
Page Numbers: 121, 122, 124

THERE ARE AT LEAST dozen starters available large engines distinct absence such 049s peculiar situation because pressing need such product because difficulty starting some frustrating cantankerous little critters started thinking about developing small starter after particularly trying day field goal produce compact self-contained practical unit minimum costand believe achieved goal began rummaging around junk box found old still serviceable 05 can-type electric motor went through several questionably reliable battery packs salvaged seven good cells Six would probably job turned out seven cells fit cardboard tube body like designed combination has plenty power perhaps enough turn over 10-size engine has enough endurance days flying Next search appropriate body strong light large enough diameter accommodate motor finally settled tube Oracover covering material Hobby Lobby comes wrapped around assume Oracover still comes same-size tube bought about five years ago stumbling block starter cone since cant machine own found Puyallup Washington Model Expo about $10 Miller R/C Products [707 833-5905] makes cone rubber insert fits 05 motor perfectly needed now switch Radio Shack has large selection chose subminiature lever action switch $250 would have preferred push-button-type switch no easy way disarm prevent accidental starter actuation during storage made little safety wedge lever switch put flag prevent losing used short pieces wire previous Electric model wiring battery pack motor small receiver-type wire charging circuit since planned trickle-charge starter female three-pin Deans completed charging circuit Some l/ basswood sheet used four bulkheads/end pieces motor shims small piece wood provides safety wedge stand Strips s strip used front rear scuff plates Total cost materials about $15 cant give specific dimensions because may have different-size motor whole starter based motor dimensions will use motor discussion Refer schematic discussion will easy follow Cut out required parts tube six inches long Cut holes top bottom accommodate switch Deans connector Use patterns hole sizes four bulkheads 111/16 diameter two center bulkheads used rigidity isolating electrical components glued Make sure cut accurately snug fit tubetest trial-fitting dont know cooling holes bulkheads required motor front rear put bulkheads just safe side Cut two cooling holes front-center bulkhead directly behind motor lugs will allow wiring easily pass through bulkhead switch battery Drill hole front bulkhead motor shaft hole keep motor rotating tube motor required 4-40 machine screw Countersink hole accept flathead screw will allow screw flush front starter tightened add four x basswood strips top bottom both sides motor shims center motor tube Before assembly give tube front rear bulkheads stand several coats balsa filler seal grain sanding lightly between coats finished sealed items two coats Formula U flat black Fit individual battery cells cluster alternating positive negative ends insert tube December 1997 121 conomical final adjustments Remove tape together transparent tape Solder pack together used thin sheet brass between cells Drill 66 hole switch lever accept small brad safety wedge cut off rear switch lug because used would interfere wiring Wiring I used 12-gauge wire connections between motor switch batteries sure temporarily attach battery determine correct direction rotation Measure cut negative wires correct length shown diagram Positive wires should cut length fmm motor lug Deans lug end tube plus reason will obvious later Tin lugs wire ends Solder positive negative wires motor thread wires through front center bulkhead Solder negative wire front switch lug Solder negative charging circuit wire charge connector rear switch lug negative 12-gauge wire same lug Solder positive charge wire another charge connector lug solder remaining ends small large positive connectors together 1/2A STARTER CROSS-SECTION SMALL NAIL CARDBOARD TUBE 1-72 BRASS SCREW FRONT BULKHEAD [fTElL LL1 4 40 SCREW TO ENT MOTOR ROTATION REAR BULKHEAD 1/8 I3ASSWUOU SHIMLEVER AIRSPACE 600 MA 7 CELL BATTERY 05 MOTORL SVTCH ___ ____ B____ PACKARRANGEDINA -CIRCLE HORIZONTAL5HIMS1-72 BRASS F-SCREWS ON UZBOTH SIDES 3 0 I/B_BASSWOODSHIM____________________ 1-72 BRASS SCREW STAND 3 PIN DEANS FEMALE CONNECTOR FOR CHARGE PLUG AIR SPACE K 1/4 BRASS STRIP 1/4 BRASS STRIP ALL WOOD IS BASSWOOD 122 Model Aviation t view shows 1/8 basswood shims align support motor 4-40 bolt right holds motor place Heres everything need Dimensions may vary materials available prevent rotation Two 1-72 brass screws version based old Oracover tube can 05 motor top bottom attach bulkhead KS SAFETY WEDGE HOLE IN LEVER LESS HISSLE MORE FUN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome L4 50% Power Same Easy Starting No Glow Plugs Runs Twice Long e Sound P0 Box 141 Dept MA ord CT 06460 87-iO7O complete inrmation pocket send $400 credit applied first order vuu~ 4IfMOvO DAVIS MODEL PRODUCTS Now fun Slip whole mess tube front front bulkhead mounted motor Push assembly tube until front bulkhead flush tube front long-nose pliers hemostat maneuver switch Deans connector respective holes until top switch/connector level top/bottom tube Use thin cyanoacrylate CyA glue secure place Remove front bulkhead insert four basswood shims 900 angles around motor Recheck front bulkhead still flush tube front remove secure shims place thin CyA Run remaining wires through rear center bulkhead slide bulkhead against rear switch Run negative wires through space between batteries rear battery terminal Solder positive leads front battery terminal push battery pack tube Solder negative wires negative terminal put rear bulkhead place Use pin vise drill small holes rear edge tube bulkhead secure place drilled holes through front bulkhead shims secure #00 brass screws used front rear Add stand front end used GOO also secure scuff plates Put small brad safety wedge cut off head starter complete ready use ge Kyer 10824 313th Ave NE carnation WA 98014 ElevonMixer ELECTRONIC MIXER elevons v111 flap. spoders USra-simple se4t arid Insfafalion Rugged microproceasor based design 100% eledronle trigh m0 deIfy Simply cormects between servos receivet Fealure servo reversing four different mixing rates allow failor flu mixer flu needs model Will overdrive servos alt options selected simple dip switch Made USA end deelgned wxrk modem radio systemsAM FM end PCM Very low power consumption SIze i8 x 0g x 04 Weight 025oz Lese radio convert or. Part No OA $3086 lees connectors $3886 complete GlowDnver AccessorySwitchDual-Output ServoReverser 124 Model Aviation KEN b-mSS B Aero & Marine Engines Rebuilt Repaired ted K&B can make engine like new again need send us K&B engine will repaired original parts Labar charge $750 $1250 520453-3579 2100 College Drive Lake Havasu City AZ 86403 NCT Sen evens nivynol ho ishocooble due Iv oge cued yIsoe coil beftrs ssvdirg mrergkss MICRO DIGITAL MOTOR CONTROLLERS SAFE 110 GLITCH POWER ON SOFT LOW TORQUE START UP HIGH RATE SMALL SIZE LIGHTWEIGHT SELF ALIGNS TO YOUR TRANSMITTER NO ADJUSTMENT NECESSARY MICRO DEMON 100 2OAMP 1-14CELL 12 xO85 x039 13g146oz wires 4700Hz inCludes setup LED 995 *NEJII* MICRO DEMON 102 *NSJrj* 2OAMP 6-8cELL BEC BRAKE 21g/75oz wires 4700Hz 18xO85x039 includes setup LED$5995 SPEED DEMON 200 35AMP 1-1 6CELL 1eaxlOxOAr 26g192oz wires 2400Hz$8295 VIPER MODEL PRODUCTS 3475 Edison Way Suite Menlo Paik CA 94025 1-800-592-8473 VISA MASTERCARD PO Box 3126 Cospus Cr OsoEsa & Isro t612 6144643 i LIA5Y CT CusToIEs SusnIcs FAX & AFmi ..rss 512 814-5843

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