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It's a shame that aerotech closed down as they had some great gear for the TF GS Mustang. The canopy is one that we all got to try and make so it can open and close. I will have too see what I can here. I've had my kit for 3 days now and still haven't opened the box, but soon as I haven't got much room just now. I'm trying to finish my Hanger 9 Piper Cub and I have ordered the Super Cub H9 and I will use a brushless motor because our club has a problem with noise and have to keep it down or we may lose the field like so many others here in Australia.
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Hi Goose,
Do you also know if Sierra Giant Scale still do the 5" scale wheels for the Mustang as I cannot see the wheel on their web site. I would ring them but I have to sit up and not go to bed so I can ring. That would be about 2AM my time. That's the trouble living in Australia.
I see robart have them, but they are the same asSierra Giant Scale have??
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Do you also know if Sierra Giant Scale still do the 5" scale wheels for the Mustang as I cannot see the wheel on their web site. I would ring them but I have to sit up and not go to bed so I can ring. That would be about 2AM my time. That's the trouble living in Australia.
I see robart have them, but they are the same asSierra Giant Scale have??
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Yes, as far as I know the 5" wheels are available... I hope so as I have to buy a pair shortly.
The wheels are on the site to show the styles and I think he will CNC them to size. See [link=http://www.sierragiant.com/prod08.html]here...[/link]
2am phone call is worth it and I know what you're talking about... Kiwi here mate, just living on Hoth right now.
Robarts are not the same, only 8 spokes instead of 10 and feel cheaper. Yes, they cost less so if you are selling your kidneys for wheels go Robart, but if you want the best go Sierra's.
No I don't get cash-backs from Darrell... but I have been using his products for years and have never suffered a failure.
Good luck!
Goose
The wheels are on the site to show the styles and I think he will CNC them to size. See [link=http://www.sierragiant.com/prod08.html]here...[/link]
2am phone call is worth it and I know what you're talking about... Kiwi here mate, just living on Hoth right now.
Robarts are not the same, only 8 spokes instead of 10 and feel cheaper. Yes, they cost less so if you are selling your kidneys for wheels go Robart, but if you want the best go Sierra's.
No I don't get cash-backs from Darrell... but I have been using his products for years and have never suffered a failure.
Good luck!
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Hi,
I was just thinking that any one had crashed there TF GS P-51 and may have been a right off AND had use the Aerotech canopy would sell it if not going to rebuild the Mustang again. If so just pin me ok. I know it is a shame to see any plane that a guy who has spent many hours building and finish up a right off.
Anyway I opened my TF GS P-51 and I have some work to do in replacing some timber as lots of damage in shipping from the US to me here in OZ.I am so happy to find a kit as I was going to build from a plan which I did 20 years ago. But now trying to find good timber and so onand after reading what you guy's have done to this kit, I just wanted to do the same.
Take care guy's
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I was just thinking that any one had crashed there TF GS P-51 and may have been a right off AND had use the Aerotech canopy would sell it if not going to rebuild the Mustang again. If so just pin me ok. I know it is a shame to see any plane that a guy who has spent many hours building and finish up a right off.
Anyway I opened my TF GS P-51 and I have some work to do in replacing some timber as lots of damage in shipping from the US to me here in OZ.I am so happy to find a kit as I was going to build from a plan which I did 20 years ago. But now trying to find good timber and so onand after reading what you guy's have done to this kit, I just wanted to do the same.
Take care guy's
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Re wheels, these look just like the Roberts, and they can be painted up to look good. Plus you can't beat the price!
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...2pcs_Set_.html
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...2pcs_Set_.html
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Hi gree,
I was buying a set from a guy inCal who would ship to my in tTexas, but my friend in Texas is having problems with his health and i don't want tootrouble him now as the guy in Cal was going to ship to him and my friend in Texas would then ship to me. So now i will have to buy fromSierrawhostill have them up for sale. Just now I am waiting to hear fromthe guy in Cal US to ship me the doors he has for sale but he must be sick as I haven't heard from him at all. He was going to shipjust thegear doors before until I found that my friendin Texas could ship them to me. But now i don't know what is going on.
Thanks for letting me know about the wheel but I will be trying to build my TF mustang very close to scale.
Cheers
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I was buying a set from a guy inCal who would ship to my in tTexas, but my friend in Texas is having problems with his health and i don't want tootrouble him now as the guy in Cal was going to ship to him and my friend in Texas would then ship to me. So now i will have to buy fromSierrawhostill have them up for sale. Just now I am waiting to hear fromthe guy in Cal US to ship me the doors he has for sale but he must be sick as I haven't heard from him at all. He was going to shipjust thegear doors before until I found that my friendin Texas could ship them to me. But now i don't know what is going on.
Thanks for letting me know about the wheel but I will be trying to build my TF mustang very close to scale.
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Just wondering what people think of the OS BGX-1 engine in this airplane ?? I too am building this great machine and brought an OS BGX to throw in it, will it have enough power ??
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Really depends on a few factors. If you are scaling it out with lots of bell and whistles (i.e. weight) than you may want to consider something larger. Mine was built light with monocote, non-retractable tailwheel and flew just fine with a Moki 2.10 which is similar in displacement to the BGX 1. It had plenty of power and very few issues other than flooding out due to being inverted. I've seen these planes with 75cc gas engines in them that flew FAST!! You won't get that with a 35cc glow motor, but it will fly just fine.
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Thanks andernamen, im currently glassing the whole model, so I've removed the old monokote and want some input into a "Different" colour scheme ??? any suggestions. I don't want to go for the same old polished aluminium looks. ?????
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Didn't the Australian air force have a few of these during the war, a lot of countries did, just wonder what it would look like with your countries markings on it or some other country scheme ?.
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There are over 500 different schemes.
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I am just beginning my giant and wanted to find out if it is needed to isolate the engine with rubber mounts. I am going to use a dle 55. I can't seem to get a good answer on this.
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The DLE 55 shake anyway at low idle and using a rubber mount will as Michel as said you will have lots of problems later and may even rip the engine out it self.
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Hard mounts are used alot in the large planes that have opposed engines in them, they run alot smother than a single cylinder engine, a radial runs even smoother, these engines have a balanced throw crank shaft in them that counter the effects of the forces that create the inbalance of a single piston engine, hence they have a harsher vibration in them.
My 1/5 scale hase a soft mount and it is recommended by TF to do so, other mfg. recommend them also and there is good reason for it. It's really your choice.
I used the Great Planes mount in my mustand and it was built up to allow for good air movement to the carb. don't do anything to restrict that no mater how you do it
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Hi,
I tried the mount and found after many flights I had to remount the engine again and used hard mounts this time and is still holding on okay. The plane I run my DLE55 is the hangar 9 Extra 260. i found that the soft mount worked well for a little while. Now hard and I have been flying RC from the 60's and have always foamed every thing in the fuse to help the life of the battery receiver and what else you add. So it is up to you what way you go in regards to mounting your DLE55. But again the vibration at idle is bad and I did find the DLE55 was better with the hard mount than the soft. Maybe lift the idle up a little. Anyway that's what i have found. But you try for your self. I have a TF 51 as well and will be soon getting into the build. But will use a hard mount with the exhaust I will use if a soft mount is used I think I maybe in trouble. But we will see.
Great lakes say this about there mount. I think it is the glue you use to glue the airframe together is the most important part of building your model. So there you go!!!
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This is a Large Engine Isolation Mount for the US Engines 25,35,& 41cc engines.This mount has rubber isolators that reduce vibration that could damage theairplane airframe or radio equipment inside.[/TD]
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I tried the mount and found after many flights I had to remount the engine again and used hard mounts this time and is still holding on okay. The plane I run my DLE55 is the hangar 9 Extra 260. i found that the soft mount worked well for a little while. Now hard and I have been flying RC from the 60's and have always foamed every thing in the fuse to help the life of the battery receiver and what else you add. So it is up to you what way you go in regards to mounting your DLE55. But again the vibration at idle is bad and I did find the DLE55 was better with the hard mount than the soft. Maybe lift the idle up a little. Anyway that's what i have found. But you try for your self. I have a TF 51 as well and will be soon getting into the build. But will use a hard mount with the exhaust I will use if a soft mount is used I think I maybe in trouble. But we will see.
Great lakes say this about there mount. I think it is the glue you use to glue the airframe together is the most important part of building your model. So there you go!!!
NOTES FROM OUR TECH DEPARTMENT[TABLE="width: 100%"]
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[TD="width: 450"]
This is a Large Engine Isolation Mount for the US Engines 25,35,& 41cc engines.This mount has rubber isolators that reduce vibration that could damage theairplane airframe or radio equipment inside.[/TD]
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I appreciate the responses! I still have some time before I mount the engine to decide. Have any of you fitted the inner doors to your plane. I have seen the pictures of the aerotech doors. Shame they went out of business. Does anyone have any drawings or plans for these doors. I can make them but it would be great to have some dimensions..
Chris
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More on engine soft mounts. I suggest you also consult your engine's instructions. I also have this TF P-51 (in B version) and am installing a ZDZ Super 80. As another reference point, the ZDZ instructions say this:
The engine can be mounted directly to the firewall or to an engine box which is conically changing its shape gradually from engine to firewall. Non-symetric solutions of box helps to decrease vibration level. IN ANY CASE soft rubber spacers or soft silent blocks should not be used. This solution can cause damage to the engine and bearings by providing even higher vibration levels.
Having a mechanical engineering background, this does make sense for single cylinder lightweight high performance engines that have little mass to stabilize itself...like our engines. A rigid mount allows for proper and consistent transfer of torque to the propellor shaft. Yes, soft mounts would offer damping, but could become out of phase with the engine torque pulses potentially causing increased inertial load on the shaft, shaft bearings and connecting rod bearings.
For gas engines mounted on a wood box or aluminum extensions, these already offer slight damping without impacting engine operation/performance. If you ensure proper balancing of your spinner and prop, and soft mount your electronic ignition module & Rx, you should be fine.
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The engine can be mounted directly to the firewall or to an engine box which is conically changing its shape gradually from engine to firewall. Non-symetric solutions of box helps to decrease vibration level. IN ANY CASE soft rubber spacers or soft silent blocks should not be used. This solution can cause damage to the engine and bearings by providing even higher vibration levels.
Having a mechanical engineering background, this does make sense for single cylinder lightweight high performance engines that have little mass to stabilize itself...like our engines. A rigid mount allows for proper and consistent transfer of torque to the propellor shaft. Yes, soft mounts would offer damping, but could become out of phase with the engine torque pulses potentially causing increased inertial load on the shaft, shaft bearings and connecting rod bearings.
For gas engines mounted on a wood box or aluminum extensions, these already offer slight damping without impacting engine operation/performance. If you ensure proper balancing of your spinner and prop, and soft mount your electronic ignition module & Rx, you should be fine.
Cheers,
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I appreciate the responses! I still have some time before I mount the engine to decide. Have any of you fitted the inner doors to your plane. I have seen the pictures of the aerotech doors. Shame they went out of business. Does anyone have any drawings or plans for these doors. I can make them but it would be great to have some dimensions..
Chris
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Hey all,
I have come to the realization that I am not going to finish my kit. I started it in 2008, and it has been in the rafters of my garage since 2010. Probably a wise decision since I realize that I made a lot of mistakes on the wing and when I mounted the horizontal and vertical stabs. I will likely get the ARF and do some bashing on it.
Anyway, if anyone wants, I will send you the decals and the plastic parts; canopy, cowl, radiator scoop, and gun blisters.
All I ask is if you want them you cover the shipping. Just let me know. I'm going to post this in the P-51 Brotherhood thread too.
Eric
I have come to the realization that I am not going to finish my kit. I started it in 2008, and it has been in the rafters of my garage since 2010. Probably a wise decision since I realize that I made a lot of mistakes on the wing and when I mounted the horizontal and vertical stabs. I will likely get the ARF and do some bashing on it.
Anyway, if anyone wants, I will send you the decals and the plastic parts; canopy, cowl, radiator scoop, and gun blisters.
All I ask is if you want them you cover the shipping. Just let me know. I'm going to post this in the P-51 Brotherhood thread too.
Eric
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Hello Eric,
gee mate that's not good news!! But I suppose buying the ARF kit would be better for you. But there is so much info on building this TF kit that you shouldn't have any trouble if you ask and read what other builders have done. Your call for sure and if you feel better at the ARF kit go for it.
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gee mate that's not good news!! But I suppose buying the ARF kit would be better for you. But there is so much info on building this TF kit that you shouldn't have any trouble if you ask and read what other builders have done. Your call for sure and if you feel better at the ARF kit go for it.
John
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Back to soft mounting for a DLE55 engine. My Hangar 9 Extra 80" wing span runs the DLE55 and the engine is fitted to a box mount. The soft mount didn't work for me so I changed to hard mount and have no problems what so ever. I did add some timber to help the box stay in it's place and being a no-holds barred scale aerobatic plane may have been why the soft mount didn't work for me.
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