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RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHA... - 2/24/2008 9:01:17 PM   
Pylon2


 

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From: sleaford, UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		My plane is the ARF version which was weathered and then sprayed with a satin fuel proofer to preserve the finish by a friend of mine.
My is powered by a Zenoah 38cc and is adequately powered. I use this in flying competitions in the UK. Cheers Richard.

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RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISH... - 2/25/2008 12:44:01 AM   
AirWizard



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From: Coffeyville, KS,
Status: online 		What size prop are you using on the revolution 52?

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RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISH... - 2/25/2008 1:21:09 AM   
n9331v


 

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From: Hampshire, IL, USA
Status: offline 		On my Revolution I run a 20X10

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RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISH... - 2/25/2008 4:08:34 AM   
nicjul01


 

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From: Perkasie, PA, USA
Status: offline 		Great thread guys. Just looking for a little advise on what the opinion is out there on firewall for this plane. I have the RTC version and planning to go with a 50 - 60cc gasser. When I look on the inside of the firewall I see some plywood on the two sides but all around it is bala. Just wondering if I should beef it up some perhaps tie it into the airframe a bit stronger with glass or additional plywood. Any suggestions would be great. Thx

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RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISH... - 2/25/2008 5:24:07 AM   
Flyfast1


 

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Joined: 9/25/2005
From: Livermore, CA, USA
Status: offline 		I have the ARF version with a Taurus 52cc engine and thought that some additional support would be good. I added reinforcement using heavy weight fiberglass cloth with epoxy. I used several layers of cloth overlapped in different directions. But remember that this particular bird usually comes out nose heavy, so whatever is added will have to be counterbalanced with weight in the tail. I put one of my receiver batteries in the tail behind the tail wheel and the other one in the air scoop behind the wing.

-Ed B.

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RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISH... - 2/25/2008 1:02:16 PM   
dasintex



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From: Belton, TX, USA
Status: offline 		n9331v;

How has your Revo been working out? I will be putting one in mine, any tips!

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RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISH... - 2/25/2008 2:13:39 PM   
n9331v


 

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From: Hampshire, IL, USA
Status: offline 		I had to do a lot for cooling, unlike a DA 50 or the like. With these engines the cylinder portion is not what overheats, it's the crankcase. I installed the fan and shroud and also had to make cowl flaps to keep mine from overheating. I also found it helps to set the mixture quite a bit richer than usual.

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RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHA... - 2/25/2008 3:50:01 PM   
Novato



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From: Ciudad del CarmenCampeche, MEXICO
Status: offline 		thanks a lot for the info.

Mauricio

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RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHA... - 2/26/2008 5:28:08 PM   
bblizzard


 

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From: new albany, IN, USA
Status: offline 		hi guys, great thread

i have the arc version and i'am battleing with myself on two schemes.
i don't want to glass and paint no very good at it, so i have narrowed it down to the OLD CROW ORIGINAL OLIVE DRAB PAINT SCHEME that i would do with solartex/worldtex fabric with clear over it, or the RED DOG SCHEME that would be done in crome ultracote and brushed with 0 stell wool. wich one would look more realistic? i like both, opinions are welcome!

THANK, BRAD

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RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHA... - 2/26/2008 8:31:58 PM   
eugene


 

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I've done the Red Dog XII scheme.....If you'd like to see it, I need your Email address.......

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RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHA... - 2/26/2008 8:58:15 PM   
bblizzard


 

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Status: offline 		hi eugene,

its kentuckianatruck@yahoo.com. is the crome ultracote the best way to go on that scheme, if im not painting?

brad

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RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISH... - 2/26/2008 10:53:14 PM   
nicjul01


 

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From: Perkasie, PA, USA
Status: offline 		Thanks Ed for the response I will do the same.

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RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHA... - 2/27/2008 12:50:27 AM   
Novato



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ORIGINAL: bblizzard

hi guys, great thread

i have the arc version and i'am battleing with myself on two schemes.
i don't want to glass and paint no very good at it, so i have narrowed it down to the OLD CROW ORIGINAL OLIVE DRAB PAINT SCHEME that i would do with solartex/worldtex fabric with clear over it, or the RED DOG SCHEME that would be done in crome ultracote and brushed with 0 stell wool. wich one would look more realistic? i like both, opinions are welcome!

THANK, BRAD



Brad, this is exactly the same issue I'm battling with, but I'm planning Flite Metal for mine, if I decide to go that way.

Mauricio

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RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHA... - 2/27/2008 1:50:42 AM   
nchrome


 

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Status: offline 		Brad this is the colors that I'm going with. This is about the fourth time that I've had to repaint the nose cause just about every time some of the tape pulls off a little here or there. I'm going to try one more time then I just don't know what I'm going to do maybe vinal tape. Or maybe I should go with the colors of the third photo?

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