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RE: CMP Hellcat - 5/10/2005 8:35:05 PM

mikejdad

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Rick, Gear on it's way via priority mail. You should have it in a couple of days.

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 5/11/2005 1:36:02 PM

rbp

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Thanks again Mike for the quick response. I'll be back in the air in no time! Rick

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 5/11/2005 1:55:42 PM

oriole

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Anyone,

For those of us who don't have access to a paint shop, or spray gun... is there an off the shelf spray can product that is compatible, fuelproof (to 15% nitro) and can be used to cover this plane with a coat of flat clear.

Oriole

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 5/11/2005 3:34:27 PM

warks62

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I used Model Master Paint from cans on mine then shot it with Top Flite Luster Coat Flat Clear after. It came out nice enough and I use YS 20/20 fuel and it holds up. Pics are on Post 107 of this thread. It goes on easy with a nice smooth finish.

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 5/11/2005 9:31:05 PM

oriole

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Thank you, Warks62. I wonder if you can use the lustrecote directly over the original finish?

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 5/15/2005 7:50:13 AM

ram3500-RCU

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Thought you guys might like to see my gear doors. I made them out of aluminum flashing and used Iron Bay hindges.

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 5/15/2005 7:57:38 AM

ram3500-RCU

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Here is a shot of the top. Weathered then shot with flst clear.

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 5/15/2005 9:33:58 AM

krall

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Looks very nice, ram3500-RCU

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 5/15/2005 2:22:18 PM

mikejdad

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ram3500-RCU, What brand of retracts have use installed?.

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 5/15/2005 3:21:05 PM

LDM

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Ram that is firts class!!!!! Really nice job !
Couple of questions please
I just got my first CMP its the P40 73"span
Very nice plane
just curious , the fuse is very light , was yours and did you feel the need to reinforce it anywhere ?
secondly did they give you control settings ? they are not listed in this plane (P40)
Thanks
Lou

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 5/15/2005 5:39:41 PM

ram3500-RCU

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ORIGINAL: mikejdad

ram3500-RCU, What brand of retracts have use installed?.

I had a set of Robart 615s so i used them. I would have liked to use Sierra.

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 5/15/2005 5:46:13 PM

ram3500-RCU

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quote:

ORIGINAL: LDM

Ram that is firts class!!!!! Really nice job !
Couple of questions please
I just got my first CMP its the P40 73"span
Very nice plane
just curious , the fuse is very light , was yours and did you feel the need to reinforce it anywhere ?
secondly did they give you control settings ? they are not listed in this plane (P40)
Thanks
Lou

Yes, though I thought the rear was fine, I did reiforce around the wing mounting bolt area with some expandable foam. It made that area nice and solid. As far as the throws, I just sold this plane to a fellow in Texas and shipped it out. The book went with it and a don't remember the throws. Next time I e-mail him, i will ask or maybe someone else still has their book. Buy the way, I want one of those P40s. How does it look?

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 5/15/2005 8:24:07 PM

hookemut

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Hi,
What a great idea, the aluminum siding! Will incorporate a wheel cover set similar into my F6. Please, if you will, where did you buy your pilot figure?
And did you mention having shipped your finished F6 to Texas? Never even flew it? I wonder if it wound up in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area? (where I live)
Regards,
Jim

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 5/15/2005 10:28:35 PM

ram3500-RCU

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quote:

ORIGINAL: hookemut

Hi,
What a great idea, the aluminum siding! Will incorporate a wheel cover set similar into my F6. Please, if you will, where did you buy your pilot figure?
And did you mention having shipped your finished F6 to Texas? Never even flew it? I wonder if it wound up in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area? (where I live)
Regards,
Jim

I get aluminum flashing. The size sheets are just right to work with and can be cut, hammered, and shaped very easily yet is the right gage to hold whatever shape you bend it into and adds no weight to your project. I was just going to send the parts that i had started but then decided to finish them for the buyer because he hadn't done anything like that. That is why the doors aren't weathered like the rest of the wing. The plane went to Midland Tx. I never got around to buying an engine for it and then decided to put the funds into other projects but thought it would be nice if someone flew it this season. He said he would send me pictures. Now, after working on the F6F, I'm in warbird mode and am exited about building the GSP 140 P51 I got in trade. I'm putting the gear in this weekend and then, back to work on more gear doors for that plane. Thanks for the compliments. I'm learning all the time.

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