TF FW190 GIANT ARF
05-20-2013, 03:49 PM
#1701
RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
Well, I received my three-bladed spinner from Tower Hobbies today - it looked like it had been tossed around pretty good during shipment; chipped paint around the backplate area and some scratches on the side.
I called Tower and they immediately offered to replace it. I don't even have to send the old one back!
Kudos to Tower! Great customer service! Thank you!
05-20-2013, 05:36 PM
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
ORIGINAL: Ramstein44
Srtele, I believe I answered these questions earlier in the thread when I posted the fan unit with my FW190, I know I had several PM,s on the issue. The fans are composite /resin type material wrapped around a aluminum back plate and the spinner itself is carbon fiber. If you're seriously interested in getting one, you will pay for it and the best reliable resource again is from Fighteraces.co.uk. Talk to Phil. He's a great guy and can answer all of your questions. Companies aren't carrying them as often as these were designed for the SIST as I'm sure you know and the 1/5th scale SIST kit's are far and few between due to the 1/4 scale kit take over.
I got rid of mine as they don't have a lot of weight to them and wanted a heavier spinner so I don't have so much lead in the nose. And this plane to me just wasn't worth it since it comes with a decent spinner for the money.
Srtele, I believe I answered these questions earlier in the thread when I posted the fan unit with my FW190, I know I had several PM,s on the issue. The fans are composite /resin type material wrapped around a aluminum back plate and the spinner itself is carbon fiber. If you're seriously interested in getting one, you will pay for it and the best reliable resource again is from Fighteraces.co.uk. Talk to Phil. He's a great guy and can answer all of your questions. Companies aren't carrying them as often as these were designed for the SIST as I'm sure you know and the 1/5th scale SIST kit's are far and few between due to the 1/4 scale kit take over.
I got rid of mine as they don't have a lot of weight to them and wanted a heavier spinner so I don't have so much lead in the nose. And this plane to me just wasn't worth it since it comes with a decent spinner for the money.
I want to run a 3-blade prop so I need a spinner anyway.
What ever happened to the days when spinners where easy to get un-cut? I am assuming that the fighteraces/SisT spinner is un-cut as that is how it appears.
I felt like since I needed a spinner anyway this would be an option & I want the function of the fan.
From what you pointed out, I am looking @ the same spinner/fan in either case as the picture I posted was from fighteraces.com so that eleiminated the decision on where to get the fan /spinner.
Thanks. I had sent an e-mail tp Phil already.
05-21-2013, 05:34 AM
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
ORIGINAL: Ramstein44
I got rid of mine as they don't have a lot of weight to them and wanted a heavier spinner so I don't have so much lead in the nose. And this plane to me just wasn't worth it since it comes with a decent spinner for the money.
I got rid of mine as they don't have a lot of weight to them and wanted a heavier spinner so I don't have so much lead in the nose. And this plane to me just wasn't worth it since it comes with a decent spinner for the money.
To understand you correctly, you did not use the SIST Spinner/Fan unit; you used the Top Flite Spinner, did you incorporate any Fan Back Plate for cooling purposes? If this was already stated, I apologize for not reading the thread more carefully, and if I recall, you had a few Fan units to try out, which one worked the best with the Top Flite Spinner DLE/DA Engines.
Thanks,
05-21-2013, 06:10 AM
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
Dasintex, correct. I didn't use the fan, I've built a ton of FW190's and I've used the fan on two and that's only because they were options for scaling out the kit. All other didn't need it. I've yet to run mine as I'm waiting to get my starter systems in. The SIST fan fits well with the DLE type engines.
05-21-2013, 08:21 AM
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
I want the fan for 2 reasons. The scale look is a big factor & also I think it will help cooling W/O cutting too many large holes in the cowl.
If I make baffles for between the cylinders on the Saito FA4503D radial I think the fan will be quite effective.
I need a 3 blade spinner anyway so that writes off about $70 of the price anyway..
If I make baffles for between the cylinders on the Saito FA4503D radial I think the fan will be quite effective.
I need a 3 blade spinner anyway so that writes off about $70 of the price anyway..
05-21-2013, 08:37 AM
#1706
RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
Be it that I've built several other FW190's that are more scale, I questioned purchasing the fan to improve it's appearance. I questioned buying the plane at all. That being said; since it came with a spinner of decent quality and the option to fake the fan, I seen no reason given previous statement to keep the almost $200 unit. I'm in the process of getting the parts for another scale FW190 (not the TF) and a fan unit is included which may work better for the TF as well. Will post.
Srtele, good to know you've made up your mind.
Srtele, good to know you've made up your mind.
05-21-2013, 08:48 AM
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
ORIGINAL: Ramstein44
Srtele, good to know you've made up your mind.
Srtele, good to know you've made up your mind.
What is involved in setting up a sliding canopy?
Sorry if this has been posted before, but th search function on this site is next to worthless.
05-21-2013, 09:10 AM
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
I'll get mine out of the garage and post some pictures later. It was more of a pain for this model then others due to the design of the deck and the engineering process. I know of several way to do it, pneumatic or manual, it just depends on the amount of struggle you want to deal with.
05-21-2013, 09:18 AM
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
ORIGINAL: Ramstein44
I'll get mine out of the garage and post some pictures later. It was more of a pain for this model then others due to the design of the deck and the engineering process. I know of several way to do it, pneumatic or manual, it just depends on the amount of struggle you want to deal with.
I'll get mine out of the garage and post some pictures later. It was more of a pain for this model then others due to the design of the deck and the engineering process. I know of several way to do it, pneumatic or manual, it just depends on the amount of struggle you want to deal with.
If I don't have a sliding canopy so I can remove the pilot, I see little point in doing a detailed cockpit.
If I have to use a non-sliding canopy I'll just put Gunter Rall in the standard TF cockpit.
05-21-2013, 10:05 AM
#1710
RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
Yup, well, It's probably best that you look at other builds I've done. Here is my current. Platt FW190. Also, go to the ESM D9 forum pictures and look at what I did there. It gives more information as to where these pics don't for the deck. This setup is the simplest.
You can also leave the fuse deck open (stock) which would make some parts easier. If I had another ARF, I'd post. Someone wanna lend me theirs..lol Kidding...
You can also leave the fuse deck open (stock) which would make some parts easier. If I had another ARF, I'd post.
Someone wanna lend me theirs..lol Kidding...
05-21-2013, 12:38 PM
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
From the looks of pictures #1, #2 & #3 it looks like you use dsquare brass tubing to make the tracks. (left to right across the top)
Picture #4 is the "shoe" that rides in the center track @ the rear. (top right)
Picture #5 shows the screw head that rides in the front side tracks (bottom left)
Picture #6 shows the rear end of the front/side tracks. (botton right)
A few more questions.
What did you do for a canopy/windsreen & frame?
What sort of frame is used to mount the "shoe" that rides in the rear center track..
What kind of "latch" would you emply to keep the canopy closed during flight?
Got a link for the "ESM D9" forum?
Or at least a date range.
Search on this forum SUX.
Picture #4 is the "shoe" that rides in the center track @ the rear. (top right)
Picture #5 shows the screw head that rides in the front side tracks (bottom left)
Picture #6 shows the rear end of the front/side tracks. (botton right)
A few more questions.
What did you do for a canopy/windsreen & frame?
What sort of frame is used to mount the "shoe" that rides in the rear center track..
What kind of "latch" would you emply to keep the canopy closed during flight?
Got a link for the "ESM D9" forum?
Or at least a date range.
Search on this forum SUX.
05-21-2013, 02:59 PM
#1714
RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
ORIGINAL: SrTelemaster150
From the looks of pictures #1, #2 & #3 it looks like you use dsquare brass tubing to make the tracks. (left to right across the top)
Picture #4 is the ''shoe'' that rides in the center track @ the rear. (top right)
Picture #5 shows the screw head that rides in the front side tracks (bottom left)
Picture #6 shows the rear end of the front/side tracks. (botton right)
A few more questions.
What did you do for a canopy/windsreen & frame?
What sort of frame is used to mount the ''shoe'' that rides in the rear center track..
What kind of ''latch'' would you emply to keep the canopy closed during flight?
Got a link for the ''ESM D9'' forum?
Or at least a date range.
Search on this forum SUX.
From the looks of pictures #1, #2 & #3 it looks like you use dsquare brass tubing to make the tracks. (left to right across the top)
Picture #4 is the ''shoe'' that rides in the center track @ the rear. (top right)
Picture #5 shows the screw head that rides in the front side tracks (bottom left)
Picture #6 shows the rear end of the front/side tracks. (botton right)
A few more questions.
What did you do for a canopy/windsreen & frame?
What sort of frame is used to mount the ''shoe'' that rides in the rear center track..
What kind of ''latch'' would you emply to keep the canopy closed during flight?
Got a link for the ''ESM D9'' forum?
Or at least a date range.
Search on this forum SUX.
05-21-2013, 04:28 PM
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
The robart electrics look good...
n8622t
How is the install going??
I am anxiously awating the roto 85 twin give flight to the 190!....
Also....
Where did you get the good price on the Fw190??
n8622t
How is the install going??
I am anxiously awating the roto 85 twin give flight to the 190!....
Also....
Where did you get the good price on the Fw190??
05-21-2013, 04:40 PM
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
ORIGINAL: Ramstein44
I think it's because it's captured that bothers most, not just the colors (they don't help either). Here is another strange variant (TA-152) with interesting colors. Talk about visibility...
I think it's because it's captured that bothers most, not just the colors (they don't help either). Here is another strange variant (TA-152) with interesting colors. Talk about visibility...
I think the German pilots got darn tired of getting SHOT AT by there own ANTI-AIR defence men!....
Operation Bodenplatte ?
05-23-2013, 01:04 AM
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
HELLO I NEED SOME HELP IM PURCHASING THE TOP FLIGHT GIANT FW 190 AND I WANTED TO MAKE IT ALOT FASTER THE QUESTION IS CAN I PUT A DA85 IN IT? I HAVE THE GIANT P51 MUSTANG W/ DLE55 AND NOT TO HAPPY WITH THE SPEED. PLEASE LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS?
05-23-2013, 07:00 AM
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
I think I'll ditch the Eagle head & go this route.
The graphics are available from Callie.
http://www.callie-graphics.com/airplanes.php
The graphics are available from Callie.
http://www.callie-graphics.com/airplanes.php
05-23-2013, 11:03 AM
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
ORIGINAL: SrTelemaster150
I think I'll ditch the Eagle head & go this route.
The graphics are available from Callie.
http://www.callie-graphics.com/airplanes.php
I think I'll ditch the Eagle head & go this route.
The graphics are available from Callie.
http://www.callie-graphics.com/airplanes.php
Thats the scheme Im going to do on my SisT FW when I build it. Nice high visibility scale scheme.
05-23-2013, 11:59 AM
#1721
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
ORIGINAL: Chris Nicastro
Yes!
Thats the scheme Im going to do on my SisT FW when I build it. Nice high visibility scale scheme.
ORIGINAL: SrTelemaster150
I think I'll ditch the Eagle head & go this route.
The graphics are available from Callie.
http://www.callie-graphics.com/airplanes.php
I think I'll ditch the Eagle head & go this route.
The graphics are available from Callie.
http://www.callie-graphics.com/airplanes.php
Thats the scheme Im going to do on my SisT FW when I build it. Nice high visibility scale scheme.
I was going to do this but it looks too much like the OE ARF.
05-23-2013, 12:42 PM
#1723
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
ORIGINAL: cubarican323
Do you think this plane can handle a DA85?
Do you think this plane can handle a DA85?
I'm putting a Saito 450R3D on mine fired of by CDI burning methanol/nitro & if my mods work out, I'm expecting see up to 8 HP & swing a 24 X 8 pitch 3-blade prop @ 6850 RPM static W/60# of thrust..
It might not be super fast, but it shpuld go out of sight vertically.
05-23-2013, 08:30 PM
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
@ SrT.
I was watching my buddy maiden his the other day. It was partly cloudy, big white clouds, sunshine, etc, and I was surprised how dark the OE ARF looks under these conditions. So for sure the bright nose and rudder will pop in the sky and on approach on overcast days.
I was watching my buddy maiden his the other day. It was partly cloudy, big white clouds, sunshine, etc, and I was surprised how dark the OE ARF looks under these conditions. So for sure the bright nose and rudder will pop in the sky and on approach on overcast days.
05-24-2013, 12:23 AM
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
ORIGINAL: cubarican323
HELLO I NEED SOME HELP IM PURCHASING THE TOP FLIGHT GIANT FW 190 AND I WANTED TO MAKE IT ALOT FASTER THE QUESTION IS CAN I PUT A DA85 IN IT? I HAVE THE GIANT P51 MUSTANG W/ DLE55 AND NOT TO HAPPY WITH THE SPEED. PLEASE LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS?
HELLO I NEED SOME HELP IM PURCHASING THE TOP FLIGHT GIANT FW 190 AND I WANTED TO MAKE IT ALOT FASTER THE QUESTION IS CAN I PUT A DA85 IN IT? I HAVE THE GIANT P51 MUSTANG W/ DLE55 AND NOT TO HAPPY WITH THE SPEED. PLEASE LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS?
