Need some advice on my TopFlight P-51 build
10-12-2008, 10:09 PM
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Need some advice on my TopFlight P-51 build
I purchase a TopFlight P-51 60 gold kit.
And my engine is a Saito FA-120.
Im now looking for advice on my options.
For example; Whats the Max Fuel tank I can go with?
I have some Air Retracts.
But would like to use 4" Wheels on the mains & 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 on Tail.
So my qestion is will this kit work with 4" wheels and if so how much mods will I have to do?
Any other advice on the Build is welcome.
Thank You!
And my engine is a Saito FA-120.
Im now looking for advice on my options.
For example; Whats the Max Fuel tank I can go with?
I have some Air Retracts.
But would like to use 4" Wheels on the mains & 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 on Tail.
So my qestion is will this kit work with 4" wheels and if so how much mods will I have to do?
Any other advice on the Build is welcome.
Thank You!
10-13-2008, 08:22 AM
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RE: Need some advice on my TopFlight P-51 build
I doubt if you'll be able to fit 4" wheels between the spar and the leading edge stock. And even if you can, it will be a tight fit - which is something you don't want with retracts. You want plenty of room around them because if the gear wires should get slightly bent (Which they often do) they could easily get stuck inside a tight wheel well.
10-13-2008, 11:33 AM
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RE: Need some advice on my TopFlight P-51 build
the tank you can put the biggest that you can, the extra weight you can balance installing a piece of lead in the tail.
I prefer use big tanks, because these bigger engines eats fuel like breakfast.
I prefer use big tanks, because these bigger engines eats fuel like breakfast.
