Comp ARF Spitfire
02-18-2013, 04:52 PM
#51
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RE: Comp ARF Spitfire
tfarmer96,
I am enjoying watching your build thread. You are doing a great job and I can not wait to see when it is finish!! Please keep the up dates coming and thanks for sharing!!!
Sonny
aka
jet22b
I am enjoying watching your build thread. You are doing a great job and I can not wait to see when it is finish!! Please keep the up dates coming and thanks for sharing!!!
Sonny
aka
jet22b
02-19-2013, 06:38 PM
#52
Thread Starter
RE: Comp ARF Spitfire
Just like most things when it comes to these planes i have changed my mind on the servo setup. so the airtank is getting moved and the fule take will go on top of the deck next to the fuse. And i put Sailor in when i test fitted the cockpit its starting to shape up. I used my servo trays on the servos for the motor.
02-21-2013, 07:25 PM
#54
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RE: Comp ARF Spitfire
ok last thing for the night. Im ready to install the tail wheel funness. I made a mold of the glass work. This is what i call a safety mold. mess up the glass work no problem just replace it with a new part
02-23-2013, 07:46 PM
#55
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RE: Comp ARF Spitfire
the instruction say to make a plate for the landing gear in the back. i get that but it makes it look like its non serviceable...thats not cool in my book we all know crap happens. I am also glad i made the mold it will make it easy to put a removeable cover over the gear plate
02-25-2013, 06:07 AM
#56
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RE: Comp ARF Spitfire
I was not happy with any of my options for the exhaust stacks so I commissioned a British fellow to help me out. Phil did a bang up job. His work is just outstanding. He also had already made a set of the round stacks for this bird. If you fancy the 12 count exhaust stacks for this kit pay him a visit you will not be disappointed in his work!
http://www.fighteraces.co.uk/
He is currently working on updating his site so all of his offerings may not appear on the current site. If you don't see it just send him a email
http://www.fighteraces.co.uk/
He is currently working on updating his site so all of his offerings may not appear on the current site. If you don't see it just send him a email
02-25-2013, 08:34 AM
#58
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RE: Comp ARF Spitfire
ORIGINAL: Prekin
Nice job tframer!
Did you choose a paint-scheme for your Spitifre?
The cockpit kit, which you used. Is it TY´s cockpit?
Nice job tframer!
Did you choose a paint-scheme for your Spitifre?
The cockpit kit, which you used. Is it TY´s cockpit?
Yes this spit will be painted in Malta desert camo. (EN199) I used the Ty Brown cockpit kit. This thing should be ready for primer soon.
02-25-2013, 01:07 PM
#60
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RE: Comp ARF Spitfire
Im just about done putting this ARF together
So here are a few lessons learned on this plane
1. There is 3 degrees of right thrust built in to the cowling not the firewall. (This is not in the instructions.) Make sure you know about this before you mount your motor.
2. The firewall that ships with this is a little thin I strongly recommend cutting a new one for at least the inside of the fuse from 3/8 ply if your using a larger motor like the DA85
3. The servo hatches and wing are made of material that is easy to cut with an exacto knife. It is not necessary to use a dermal cutting wheel. Use the exacto knife and you won’t have to fill the gaps with ever cote.
I will have all the parts you see used in this build available for sale on my website after i complete this project.
www.wyliewarbirds.com
Now with all that said I did purchase another one of these for a spare to put in my inventory. I feel this is going to be a airplane I will want to always have in my hanger.
So here are a few lessons learned on this plane
1. There is 3 degrees of right thrust built in to the cowling not the firewall. (This is not in the instructions.) Make sure you know about this before you mount your motor.
2. The firewall that ships with this is a little thin I strongly recommend cutting a new one for at least the inside of the fuse from 3/8 ply if your using a larger motor like the DA85
3. The servo hatches and wing are made of material that is easy to cut with an exacto knife. It is not necessary to use a dermal cutting wheel. Use the exacto knife and you won’t have to fill the gaps with ever cote.
I will have all the parts you see used in this build available for sale on my website after i complete this project.
www.wyliewarbirds.com
Now with all that said I did purchase another one of these for a spare to put in my inventory. I feel this is going to be a airplane I will want to always have in my hanger.
03-02-2013, 11:17 AM
#63
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RE: Comp ARF Spitfire
Well i dont know whats up with RCU but i cant post photos. I also have this project on my website. Ill get my latest progress up as soon as i can, but in the mean time if you would like to have a look here is the link to my projects section of my webpage
http://www.wyliewarbirds.com/projects/projects.htm
http://www.wyliewarbirds.com/projects/projects.htm
03-06-2013, 05:59 AM
#70
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RE: Comp ARF Spitfire
ORIGINAL: ccscaler
Hey Terry, That doesn't look like a stock DA muffler. Did you have that made?
Hey Terry, That doesn't look like a stock DA muffler. Did you have that made?
03-06-2013, 01:37 PM
#71
RE: Comp ARF Spitfire
I am doing the same motor and muffler for my build also, and was wondering how much lead do you plan on pouring into the tray up front.
I think I will plan for at least 5 pounds. I think I am going to make a cowl ring out of lead up against the wall of the spinner to weigh about 1 pound alone.
I have bulk lead and usually melt it down into custom molds.
Rebel
I think I will plan for at least 5 pounds. I think I am going to make a cowl ring out of lead up against the wall of the spinner to weigh about 1 pound alone.
I have bulk lead and usually melt it down into custom molds.
Rebel
03-06-2013, 02:00 PM
#72
Thread Starter
RE: Comp ARF Spitfire
ORIGINAL: Rebel Flyer
I am doing the same motor and muffler for my build also, and was wondering how much lead do you plan on pouring into the tray up front.
I think I will plan for at least 5 pounds. I think I am going to make a cowl ring out of lead up against the wall of the spinner to weigh about 1 pound alone.
I have bulk lead and usually melt it down into custom molds.
Rebel
I am doing the same motor and muffler for my build also, and was wondering how much lead do you plan on pouring into the tray up front.
I think I will plan for at least 5 pounds. I think I am going to make a cowl ring out of lead up against the wall of the spinner to weigh about 1 pound alone.
I have bulk lead and usually melt it down into custom molds.
Rebel
i dont know. the book says they used 4lbs with a da 50 so im hoping with the 85 up front i can get away with 2 or 3 lbs.... we will see when i balance it.
03-07-2013, 10:20 AM
#73
Thread Starter
RE: Comp ARF Spitfire
It always works out that way. I didnt want to wait so i used the stacks i got from Comp ARF. The cast stack showed up today... O well i got an extra set now.
03-07-2013, 11:09 AM
#75
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RE: Comp ARF Spitfire
ORIGINAL: Prekin
tfarmer,
the wing and elevator are made from the fibreglass? Because the rivets and the other details in the surface look very nice.
tfarmer,
the wing and elevator are made from the fibreglass? Because the rivets and the other details in the surface look very nice.
You are correct. Comp arf uses a foam material to back the glass work its very lite and strong. This is a very easy ARF to put together and from what i have seen it flys great.