ARC Jupiter
02-15-2010, 02:31 PM
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RE: ARC Jupiter
Please note that there is a duplication slide in the above posting. The slides that have a flag at the top right corner are duplication. The last slide should be in the second. Sorry about that.
03-08-2010, 02:35 PM
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RE: ARC Jupiter
ORIGINAL: electricpete
I have been watching for the model to come in, but would like to electrify it. I would not be able to put it though its paces like you seem to, but I wondered if you need much correction when rolling. Also I like an artf, not very inventive with modifications so wonder how easy to electify, is a motor suggested. I cannot find a manual.
Peter
I have been watching for the model to come in, but would like to electrify it. I would not be able to put it though its paces like you seem to, but I wondered if you need much correction when rolling. Also I like an artf, not very inventive with modifications so wonder how easy to electify, is a motor suggested. I cannot find a manual.
Peter
http://www.throttlestore.com/planes/...p.aspx?lang=EN
03-24-2010, 12:57 AM
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RE: ARC Jupiter
ORIGINAL: texaswarbird
Saw this ad on RCUniverse. I'd be interested if someone has experiences on this engine. It probably fit in my Jupiter configuration since I mounted an Evolution 46 size. That's a lot of punch for this plane, I think.
http://www.evolutionengines.com/Prod...rodID=EVOE0600
Here are some pics for today. This plane is ''like a rock'' Chevy. Hard landing, flip over, rough landing are no problem. As you see my broken prop when it hit a bump on full take off speed and flipped over. Absolutely no damage but a broken wood prop!!
Saw this ad on RCUniverse. I'd be interested if someone has experiences on this engine. It probably fit in my Jupiter configuration since I mounted an Evolution 46 size. That's a lot of punch for this plane, I think.
http://www.evolutionengines.com/Prod...rodID=EVOE0600
Here are some pics for today. This plane is ''like a rock'' Chevy. Hard landing, flip over, rough landing are no problem. As you see my broken prop when it hit a bump on full take off speed and flipped over. Absolutely no damage but a broken wood prop!!
06-16-2015, 09:46 AM
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I just want to share my Jupiter experience.
It was my 1st low wing model and took all the hard landings without damage. Engine was an OS FS70 (I). The model was painted red which gave him a very nice look.
Now I bought another (well used) Jupiter and fly it just for fun. I tried many different engines in it (OS 50SX-H, ST G40, Saito FA50, OS FS48 and FS52).
Currently I use it as a cheap everyday model with the FS48 (10x6 APC). The engine came to me in bad and worn out condition. I changed the bearings and cleaned it from gunk and rust. It fits the Jupiter very well even it is not an "unlimited vertical" package.
In the picture you see the Jupiter together with his bigger brother "CAROSEL" which is more a fast RC-1 style model. Unfortunately it was discontinued and not produced for Thunder Tiger.
It was my 1st low wing model and took all the hard landings without damage. Engine was an OS FS70 (I). The model was painted red which gave him a very nice look.
Now I bought another (well used) Jupiter and fly it just for fun. I tried many different engines in it (OS 50SX-H, ST G40, Saito FA50, OS FS48 and FS52).
Currently I use it as a cheap everyday model with the FS48 (10x6 APC). The engine came to me in bad and worn out condition. I changed the bearings and cleaned it from gunk and rust. It fits the Jupiter very well even it is not an "unlimited vertical" package.
In the picture you see the Jupiter together with his bigger brother "CAROSEL" which is more a fast RC-1 style model. Unfortunately it was discontinued and not produced for Thunder Tiger.
06-21-2022, 07:35 AM
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Hi all, I'm new here but have been flying an ARC Jupiter (before Thunder Tiger took over production for a few years) since July 2005. Managed over 1,500 flights with the original fuselage & wing and 2 Irvine 53 engines.
Last time she flew the very tired fuselage didn't take the strain of a forced landing (engine failure), but the wing was unmarked. So, having a spare "shell" fuselage, I went big - transferred servos, linkages, battery & receiver, fuel tank, vertical fin & stabilizer from the old fuselage, but instead of the .53 engine, I made a custom firewall out of 10mm thick multi-layer plywood and fitted a nearly-unused Irvine .72 engine in her, with a 14x6 prop. Today just balanced her, only needed some 75 gramms at the bottom of the vertical fin, and she balanced fine, battery was brought just in front of the wing support bulkhead instead of normally being underneath the fuel tank.
Worth mentioning, I introduced about 2.5 degrees right - side thrust to counteract the significantly increased torque of the Irvine .72, but left the down-thrust unaltered.
Engine runs will commence soon hopefully, adjustments etc... cannot post a video link showing her amazing maneuverability here when balanced @ 90mm because I've got only one post...
Last time she flew the very tired fuselage didn't take the strain of a forced landing (engine failure), but the wing was unmarked. So, having a spare "shell" fuselage, I went big - transferred servos, linkages, battery & receiver, fuel tank, vertical fin & stabilizer from the old fuselage, but instead of the .53 engine, I made a custom firewall out of 10mm thick multi-layer plywood and fitted a nearly-unused Irvine .72 engine in her, with a 14x6 prop. Today just balanced her, only needed some 75 gramms at the bottom of the vertical fin, and she balanced fine, battery was brought just in front of the wing support bulkhead instead of normally being underneath the fuel tank.
Worth mentioning, I introduced about 2.5 degrees right - side thrust to counteract the significantly increased torque of the Irvine .72, but left the down-thrust unaltered.
Engine runs will commence soon hopefully, adjustments etc... cannot post a video link showing her amazing maneuverability here when balanced @ 90mm because I've got only one post...
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08-06-2022, 07:36 AM
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Hi all, just transferring a message I wrote for the Irvine 72 in this section too, since it concerns the Jupiter.
Just writing back to say that the very thorough carb cleaning did have a huge effect on the way this great engine works, re-installed it on my ARC / Modelfly Jupiter, it transitions absolutely perfectly now, the thing has become ballistic, even 80% power is too much, just keeps on climbing vertically & nearly lost sight of it once. Full power on take off sees the aircraft off the ground in 2 seconds flat and she slows down nicely to land, but I do have to use the least possible reliable revs on the ground (~ 1,300 rpm idle on 10% nitro content & 18% oil fuel).
I wish I could post a link to a new onboard video I've made, if anyone's interested visit my YT profile "Irvine7214x6apc", first video by date is that last 6-flight session one. A bucketload of fun, I'd say the 72 and the Jupiter are "a marriage made in heaven". Only difference is, on that video I used an MA 14x6 prop (10k revs on the ground easy), now I've installed an APC 14x6 prop on her - should perform even better, RPM are pretty much identical.
Just writing back to say that the very thorough carb cleaning did have a huge effect on the way this great engine works, re-installed it on my ARC / Modelfly Jupiter, it transitions absolutely perfectly now, the thing has become ballistic, even 80% power is too much, just keeps on climbing vertically & nearly lost sight of it once. Full power on take off sees the aircraft off the ground in 2 seconds flat and she slows down nicely to land, but I do have to use the least possible reliable revs on the ground (~ 1,300 rpm idle on 10% nitro content & 18% oil fuel).
I wish I could post a link to a new onboard video I've made, if anyone's interested visit my YT profile "Irvine7214x6apc", first video by date is that last 6-flight session one. A bucketload of fun, I'd say the 72 and the Jupiter are "a marriage made in heaven". Only difference is, on that video I used an MA 14x6 prop (10k revs on the ground easy), now I've installed an APC 14x6 prop on her - should perform even better, RPM are pretty much identical.
