FiberClassics P-51 now Comp-ARF P-51
08-09-2010, 05:42 AM
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RE: FiberClassics P-51 now Comp-ARF P-51
The cockpit from inzpan is amazing! did you use the 1/5 or the 1/4 because i would use the full kit for the c-arf mustang.
Thanks.
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ORIGINAL: schroedm
Nice going Gary! Always good to see others building this kit! I'm trying to chronicle the building of mine on my website (www.composite-arf.co.uk)
Any major headaches so far or things to warn me about?
btw, what size tailwheel are you using/planning on using?? I have received my cockpit kit today and I am VERY impressed with it....amazing value at the equivalent of $60 too!!!
Thanks,
Mark
Nice going Gary! Always good to see others building this kit! I'm trying to chronicle the building of mine on my website (www.composite-arf.co.uk)
Any major headaches so far or things to warn me about?
btw, what size tailwheel are you using/planning on using?? I have received my cockpit kit today and I am VERY impressed with it....amazing value at the equivalent of $60 too!!!
Thanks,
Mark
08-16-2010, 11:04 PM
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RE: FiberClassics P-51 now Comp-ARF P-51
I hope to proceed soon with more of my build. I am still at the point of deciding what power plant to use.
I want to ensure the exaust and muffler are contained within the airframe for this bird. Still not to sure on the DA 85 or not. Have no clue as to what exaust will fit with the DA 85.
Any input and assistance would be appreciated.
Craig
I want to ensure the exaust and muffler are contained within the airframe for this bird. Still not to sure on the DA 85 or not. Have no clue as to what exaust will fit with the DA 85.
Any input and assistance would be appreciated.
Craig
08-17-2010, 07:16 PM
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RE: FiberClassics P-51 now Comp-ARF P-51
Did some work on the fuselage this afternoon. I figured I would go ahead and fill the glass joining areas. taped them off then applied the filler. Wet sanded it and removed the tape. It turned out well for the first filling. More will be done after primer is applied. I also gave the fuselage a complete sanding with 400 wet paper. WOW the details pop right out after it was sanded. I will still sand later with 400 paper using acetone to make sure all mold release is gone before priming.
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08-19-2010, 02:05 PM
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Did some more cutting on the fuselage.
Have the scoop front and the inside piece cutout, as well as the cockpit area.
The front windscreen has also been cleaned out. I sure love the mustang profile.
Craig
Have the scoop front and the inside piece cutout, as well as the cockpit area.
The front windscreen has also been cleaned out. I sure love the mustang profile.
Craig
08-19-2010, 08:46 PM
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Thanks Gary. Has been fun to slowely plug along with the small pieces.
Cut out the exhaust openings on the cowl. I want to get most of the glass sanding and cutting done prior to the cold weather. Outside is the best place to do this.
Craig
Cut out the exhaust openings on the cowl. I want to get most of the glass sanding and cutting done prior to the cold weather. Outside is the best place to do this.
Craig
08-20-2010, 03:06 AM
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RE: FiberClassics P-51 now Comp-ARF P-51
rdefrei2:
RR258: The engines are available (planned) in October -Novenber
www.heger-technik.de
4 Blade - only with beltdrive!
Do you seen that :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvnna...eature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doAQD...eature=channel
scale Props for Me109 (31x28") and FW 190 D 9 (for the good old german stuff) really g r e a t!
the pictures show: the ME 109 3 Blade VDM scale Prop
and, as motivation for Canuck1 - my P51 .... idling..... :-)
RR258: The engines are available (planned) in October -Novenber
www.heger-technik.de
4 Blade - only with beltdrive!
Do you seen that :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvnna...eature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doAQD...eature=channel
scale Props for Me109 (31x28") and FW 190 D 9 (for the good old german stuff) really g r e a t!
the pictures show: the ME 109 3 Blade VDM scale Prop
and, as motivation for Canuck1 - my P51 .... idling..... :-)
08-20-2010, 10:33 AM
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RE: FiberClassics P-51 now Comp-ARF P-51
Hi Craig
Do you know what color you make on your P51?
I've finished to paint mine and it's really a good result
good work for you bird
Make attention to alignement of wing with elevator[img][/img]
Do you know what color you make on your P51?
I've finished to paint mine and it's really a good result
good work for you bird
Make attention to alignement of wing with elevator[img][/img]
08-20-2010, 10:47 AM
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RE: FiberClassics P-51 now Comp-ARF P-51
Looks sweet Mustang 41.
Im currently building a Byron Mustang, and will have a checkerboard nose as well..
May I ask how you did your layout, yours looks great.
( Link to my build as well if your interested.. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8617202/tm.htm )
Im currently building a Byron Mustang, and will have a checkerboard nose as well..
May I ask how you did your layout, yours looks great.
( Link to my build as well if your interested.. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8617202/tm.htm )
08-20-2010, 11:01 AM
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Looks good Mustang 41.
I am venturing to the wing mounting. I have attached the 1/8th ply plates to the fuselage sides as well as the front mounting plate in the fuselage. I am just figuring out where to put the holes in the wing to attach it to the fuselage. Once the front and rear bolts are in, I will use the 2 carbon fibre shafts for the front of the wing where it attaches to the fuselage. Did you use this method as well just for extra support?
I am doing a camouflage scheme on this P-51. It will be a mark IV. "Canadian" of course 442 squadron.
Craig
I am venturing to the wing mounting. I have attached the 1/8th ply plates to the fuselage sides as well as the front mounting plate in the fuselage. I am just figuring out where to put the holes in the wing to attach it to the fuselage. Once the front and rear bolts are in, I will use the 2 carbon fibre shafts for the front of the wing where it attaches to the fuselage. Did you use this method as well just for extra support?
I am doing a camouflage scheme on this P-51. It will be a mark IV. "Canadian" of course 442 squadron.
Craig
08-20-2010, 12:45 PM
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RE: FiberClassics P-51 now Comp-ARF P-51
I think it's a more low power for the comp p51(in first i mount a zenoah 62)
a simple DLE55 with a canister but i think it's ok for a lite contruction (15 kgs)
I want to build my p51 with cheap but serious material (money,money)
servos S3305 futaba for all function ,Mpx power mc for rudder
sevos S3801 futaba for flap
a simple DLE55 with a canister but i think it's ok for a lite contruction (15 kgs)
I want to build my p51 with cheap but serious material (money,money)
servos S3305 futaba for all function ,Mpx power mc for rudder
sevos S3801 futaba for flap
08-20-2010, 11:42 PM
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After several hours of measuring....drilling, the wing is mounted. Lots of work!!!
Have the front temporarily done, but the main attachment is done. Put a few drops of CA to hold the wooden blocks. I will do the upright supports with hysol which will tie it all in nice and strong to the fuselage.
I also still need to make the wood pieces and insert the blind nuts into the front portion.
Craig
Have the front temporarily done, but the main attachment is done. Put a few drops of CA to hold the wooden blocks. I will do the upright supports with hysol which will tie it all in nice and strong to the fuselage.
I also still need to make the wood pieces and insert the blind nuts into the front portion.
Craig
08-21-2010, 08:09 AM
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RE: FiberClassics P-51 now Comp-ARF P-51
ORIGINAL: mustangrosen
rdefrei2:
RR258: The engines are available (planned) in October -Novenber
www.heger-technik.de
4 Blade - only with beltdrive!
Do you seen that :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvnna...eature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doAQD...eature=channel
scale Props for Me109 (31x28'') and FW 190 D 9 (for the good old german stuff) really g r e a t!
the pictures show: the ME 109 3 Blade VDM scale Prop
and, as motivation for Canuck1 - my P51 .... idling..... :-)
rdefrei2:
RR258: The engines are available (planned) in October -Novenber
www.heger-technik.de
4 Blade - only with beltdrive!
Do you seen that :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvnna...eature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doAQD...eature=channel
scale Props for Me109 (31x28'') and FW 190 D 9 (for the good old german stuff) really g r e a t!
the pictures show: the ME 109 3 Blade VDM scale Prop
and, as motivation for Canuck1 - my P51 .... idling..... :-)
This is amazing , thanks for posting ...
Roger
08-21-2010, 11:40 AM
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RE: FiberClassics P-51 now Comp-ARF P-51
hi gary 9648..
well - we going int direction "hod-rod" . . . no comparison to the zg62 or less - setup.
And - we have here a 1/4 Me 109 with 90ccm twin-inline and gear 2:1 . . - thats really ok. since three years.
The weight dosen't matter - if you have expirience in flying that kind of model. thats no problem.
And the lightweight - models with that butterfly in the wind -flying -style. . .this is not what i want to see. (for me)
well - we going int direction "hod-rod" . . . no comparison to the zg62 or less - setup.
And - we have here a 1/4 Me 109 with 90ccm twin-inline and gear 2:1 . . - thats really ok. since three years.
The weight dosen't matter - if you have expirience in flying that kind of model. thats no problem.
And the lightweight - models with that butterfly in the wind -flying -style. . .this is not what i want to see. (for me)
08-22-2010, 10:54 AM
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RE: FiberClassics P-51 now Comp-ARF P-51
The wing mounting supports on the fuselage side are now in, as well as the blind nuts for the front wing mounting bolts.
Craig
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08-23-2010, 02:19 AM
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There have been a few issues with regards to finding the hinge locations for the flaps. I decided to sand the silver off the trailing edge to reveal the exact hard points for the hinge locations. This will be painted over so I figured that this would be the best way to find the hard points.
Craig
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