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RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread - 3/16/2006 3:53:40 PM   
DocYates



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Status: offline 		I plan on following this thread as well, she is a gorgeous bird, hope we get some more flying reports soon.
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RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread - 3/16/2006 9:58:23 PM   
oriole


 

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Can you briefly explain how you were able to apply the engine and gun exhaust streaks to the finish.

Oriole

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RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread - 3/16/2006 10:23:13 PM   
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Status: offline 		I use the MIG (www.migproductions.com) rust and smoke pigment set, this is a set of powder paints brushed on dry with a soft brush, if I don't like the result it wipes off. I also smudged the exhaust soot using my thumb. When I have the desired result I seal the whole plane with a light sprayed coat of enamel satin fuel proof.

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RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread - 3/16/2006 10:23:18 PM   
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RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread - 3/16/2006 11:38:53 PM   
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did you have to add any nose or tail weight,,,

do you have any pics of your internal setup????


thanks,

John

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RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread - 3/17/2006 7:56:43 AM   
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RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread - 3/17/2006 1:59:39 PM   
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Status: offline 		I too am wondering about weight, the plane is quite large and the 109's have a long tail.

Which is great for flying and taxi but may require some weight to balance out.

this is a gorgeous, gorgeous bird. Good job guys, I hope you guys make good money on this one.

I have decided on a YS 120

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RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread - 3/17/2006 3:53:32 PM   
alanc


 

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Status: offline 		we dont make money, we re-invest it into other birds!!! mention has been made of the saito 100 being no good for the 109, look, in the warbirds thread, at the vid of the prototype, flown with 91RCV, with less go then the 100, for me, although i dont know the performance figures of the 100, i would think it would be ok, either that, or carve chunks out the cowl!!

kniverflyer will have the first one in the air in the uk, bound to be a vid following!!
mention has also been made of the hot melt glue, holding the fomers in, it is NOT hot melt glue, it is indeed resin, hope you all enjoy your 109s, dont delay in deciding if you want one---next YT designed bird is being laid up at the factory NOW!--delivery will probably be around christmas/ early new year and no, i cant tell you what it is


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RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread - 3/17/2006 10:14:45 PM   
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Status: offline 		I guess my thought on the needed nose weight is this. Im putting a Saito 150 in it, there is extra weight there. The head sticking out the bottom doesn't bother me to bad because you need to get cooling air to that motor somehow, and there aren't many options for doing that. Also using onboard glow for it. Might as well be useful weight.

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RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread - 3/18/2006 12:35:28 AM   
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Status: offline 		Here are a couple pics on what it takes to cut the cowl for a Saito 1.50. And also my helpers inspecting the new airplane box.

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RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread - 3/18/2006 4:19:38 AM   
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Status: offline 		Decided to make a few modifications tonight. Never been fond of the tanks with the neck that comes through the firewall. Sealed that with ply and put in a 16 oz sullivan tank. Also removed the wood from the former that makes the mount for the tank, and put a plank across the bottom that is expoxied to the glass on the fuse bottom to make a lowered fuel tank mount. Saitos tend to draw very well, especialy inverted. As the kit was set up, the tank centerline was an inch above the carb center. Now they are center to center. I just ziptied the tank to the plank i epoxied in. After i install the onboard glow, battery for the glow, and flight battery over the top of the tank i will rebrace the former. These steps made for more work, but i think saved some hassles later on. I also reinforced the firewall with more epoxy, and fiberglass strips on the backside.


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RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread - 3/18/2006 1:55:33 PM   
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Status: offline 		flyrc78,, i thankyou for the pics,, but can I be a pain,,,,, is it possible you could post just one more pic that is horisontal to the cowl so you can see from the side how much the valves stick out????? really debating between the saito 125 or the 150.....



Thanks,,

John

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RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread - 3/18/2006 2:45:55 PM   
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Status: offline 		I admit to being a bit surprised by how little the 1.50 sticks out from the cowl. I have a 1.50 engine myself and its a pretty big engine. I would have expected it to protrude much more than it does. One thing for sure, you're not going to be underpowered!

Great build thread, Bud. Keep it coming!

Al

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