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RE: World Models .60 size P-51 Mustang--Petie 2nd version - 10/31/2004 1:07:12 AM   
viper21


 

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Status: offline 		Thanks Mike, I will keep an eye on the covering bummer that you have had such a bad time. I looked at my plane and it looks great so well see.
I am going with pneumatic gear I just havent decided which gear I am going to use yet.
I think I will go with the Saito 120.
Viper

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RE: World Models .60 size P-51 Mustang--Petie 2nd version - 11/1/2004 2:41:08 AM   
MustangAce



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Status: offline 		Got mine together today, Finally!!!! Didn't have time to fly her yet. YS 110 engine ran great with factory set everything. Needle valve was turned out 1 and 1/2 turns per instruction manual. Maybe a little lean. Still gobbs of smoke. Can't wait till next weekend!

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RE: World Models .60 size P-51 Mustang--Petie 2nd version - 11/1/2004 2:59:54 AM   
viper21


 

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Status: offline 		She looks sharp MustangAce, I am deciding on which four stroke to get I think I have it narrowed to a Saito 120 or an OS 120 Pumper III
I thought of the YS 110 but I was told they are out of stock and wont be imported till December sometime. What muffler is on the engine.
Thanks Viper

PS: how are the stock retracts I am planning on installing Robart 551 pneumatic retracts that are bored out for their Robo Struts I am going to use 653 L/R

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RE: World Models .60 size P-51 Mustang--Petie 2nd version - 11/1/2004 3:23:02 AM   
MustangAce



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Status: offline 		The plane has barely a tank through it so far. I will taxi and fly it after the engine has been ran a little more. The muffler is a Slimline Pitts that was made for the YS 91. I am a little concerned about possible contact with the cowling though. Vibration can cause big problems here. Next weekend.

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RE: World Models .60 size P-51 Mustang--Petie 2nd version - 11/1/2004 3:26:06 AM   
MustangAce



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Status: offline 		P.S. I came across the phone number of a Hobby Shop that still had a couple on the shelf. It was on the YS engine support forum here. Thanks to RC universe I have a brand new FZ110. I am sure there are still some around somewhere.

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RE: World Models .60 size P-51 Mustang--Petie 2nd version - 11/1/2004 3:38:39 AM   
Richard L.



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ORIGINAL: MustangAce

YS 110 engine ran great with factory set everything.


I had a feeling you're going to like the YS 110. It wasn't too difficult to tune, wasn't it?

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RE: World Models .60 size P-51 Mustang--Petie 2nd version - 11/1/2004 4:59:00 AM   
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Status: offline 		Yes, the engine has remarkable power and I only touched the high speed needle about a quarter turn.

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RE: World Models .60 size P-51 Mustang--Petie 2nd version - 11/1/2004 5:37:01 AM   
viper21


 

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Status: offline 		So guys since the engine is only a dollar more at Chief Aircraft I should go for the YS? Like I said I wont be building the Mustang till llate December or January. So I am going with the YS also(I always wanted a YS 4 stroke) I have a NIB no longer made YS 61AR thats going in a Sig King Kobra that I am painting in Thundertbirds colors.
I will strengthen the firewall with West Epoxy and 4 oz cloth and balsa and ply doublers on the Mustang.
Thanks for the advice Richard and the rest of you guys.
Joe

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RE: World Models .60 size P-51 Mustang--Petie 2nd version - 11/1/2004 12:53:45 PM   
MustangAce



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Status: offline 		One of the sources, either Chief or Central, includes shipping on their price with the YS110.

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RE: World Models .60 size P-51 Mustang--Petie 2nd version - 11/2/2004 12:26:14 AM   
bbuss


 

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Status: offline 		Hey Dave, what control throws are you using, including flap. I recall you said that you used 40 degrees of flap for landing. With the recommended throws you get just over 30. The aileron and elevator are way over the top. I would like to hear what you finally came up with. Then when I fix it I can set it more realistically.

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RE: World Models .60 size P-51 Mustang--Petie 2nd version - 11/2/2004 12:28:36 AM   
bbuss


 

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Status: offline 		I have a 110 on back order with Chief and the last time I checked he was estimating December before he gets them. Tower is now listing them and is expecting delivery mid November according to their web site.

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RE: World Models .60 size P-51 Mustang--Petie 2nd version - 11/2/2004 1:06:20 AM   
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Status: offline 		On the control throws, I believe I cut what they said for the ailerons and elevator in half. The flaps are set just until they bind against the wing--but not quite. At the speeds that we fly at, control throws can be kept to a minimum. I'm using about 1/4" on the ailerons and no more than 3/8" on the elevator. I run the rudder up to the stops also. I set the CG exactly where the book said. To me, this plane is the absolute best Mustang I have flown. I hope a change in setup yields a better flying plane for you, too.

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RE: World Models .60 size P-51 Mustang--Petie 2nd version - 11/4/2004 12:45:53 AM   
bbuss


 

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Status: offline 		Thanks Dave, that is exactly what I needed. I had actually looked at the flap throw and concluded that it was the limit of travel to get the 40. I did fly it with dual rates on elevator and aileron set to 50% on low rate and it really tamed it down, but with the 30 or so degrees of flap resulting from the recommended throw it was not good.

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RE: World Models .60 size P-51 Mustang--Petie 2nd version - 11/4/2004 4:17:35 PM   
lownloud


 

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Status: offline 		well, I simply cant believe the quality of this thing. Not one wrinkle and comes almost completely built. It seems very light to me and with a 1.20 Saito, this thing will be a total rocket ship. Here's what it looked like 10 minutes after UPS dropped it off. I will have her in the air in a few weeks and will post some in flight shots. I may need to adjust my shutter speed on my camera!

I am impressed to say the least.

Very cool bird.
Flaps, it has F*&%ing flaps!


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