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RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread - 12/8/2007 10:21:28 PM   
german27


 

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Status: offline 		Sceleman your model is more than excellent!!! I wish i had the knowledge to do somethink like that!!! I have photos of Hans Marseille bf 109 and i would like the same.The other photos you posted is the fw-190d?This is the other aircraft tha i dream of!!

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RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread - 12/8/2007 10:24:44 PM   
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You are making a gross assumption here. In no way, shape, or form am I looking for a quick fix. You suggest laziness where none exists. I dont appreciate you implying such. I merely asked a question about whether FAF might work and what ppl thought.
After the first response, I did mention I would try and replace the t fittings with brass ones as suggested...and then see what happens. I did NOT state I would use FAF regardless.


You keep bring up the FAF as a solution and that implies that you are getting very frustrated "looking" for the leak. Both I and US185Damiani have given you reasons why FAF is not a good idea. If you believe I implied laziness, I apologize. I have noted that you have replaced the valve from air up/spring down to air up/down for the Sierra gear and have other custom parts. I have also note that you have tried using forceps and other tools to try to isolate the leak. Could the squeeze of the forceps have cracked the tubing? I had some older, new tubing still in the package crumble when I tried to use it.

You say the retracts are not leaking as the wing is removed and disconnected. Have you pressurized the air tanks separately, maybe submerging them in a bucket of water? I understand that removing the tanks or running new tubing could be a problem, especially if the tanks or other parts are “glued in” and prevent easy removal. Have you checked the ends of the tubing where they fit over the barbs for splits? Use the pump and the bucket to check each “T” (plastic and brass), run a short piece of tubing to 2 of the barbs and pressurize thru the remaining barb. Do the same on the up/down valve and the pump valve. Inspect the barbs on all fittings for any nicks or scratches. Give the soap bubble leak test a shot.


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RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread - 12/8/2007 10:35:30 PM   
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Status: offline 		I brought it up the first time regarding FAF as a question and then after that one time only in discussion as a reply to what you and US185 mentioned. Thats hardly " you keep bring up".

Now...your 2nd paragraph included some helpful information and is what I have been requesting all along....information. I've never had to do a soap and water test on retracts before so Im sitting reading ppl state...do the tried and true soapy water test and Im like....ok how?
Ppl seem to assume others know exactly what they are talking about and have done it 100 times before. Sure, I could probably come up with some form of test using soapy water, but that doesnt mean Id be on the same page as you when describing it since I have no prior experience doing so.

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RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread - 12/9/2007 1:07:44 AM   
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Mix a couple drops of liquid dish soap (Dawn, Joy etc.) with about 4 oz water (you don't need much), you want a solution that will bubble easily. Or use the kids bubble stuff. Test by blowing some air through a tube into the solution. Pressurize the system, use an eyedroper (to keep excess to a minumum) and apply a drop or 2 to each connection of tubing, "T", the point where the barb screws into the valve body, any slideing parts, etc. If any place bubbles, that is where the leak(s) is/are and where you need to start repairs. Repete the test after repair or replacement of the parts, it may leak again in another spot. Paper towels will get any solution that gets on raw wood. A little locktite, pipe dope (liquid type), teflon tape or finger nail polish (I have used them all) applied to the barb threads will help seal them, just don't get any inside the barb or valve or block the opening with the tape.

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RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread - 12/9/2007 10:23:12 AM   
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Status: offline 		started weathering this morning using wet and dry/wire wool/sanding pad.....only the left side has been done....will use layers of washes next do bring out the dirt

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RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread - 12/9/2007 2:46:46 PM   
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RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread - 12/9/2007 5:03:38 PM   
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Status: offline 		If anyone is interested, my local hobby shop has a new in the box KMP ME-109. I own a KMP Spitfire and have been eyeing the 109, but I want to get the spitfire in the air before I start another warbird. So if anyone is interested, call Mark at Branford Hobbies in Branford, Connecticut. Phone # 203-488-9865. Mark is one of the nicest guys I know, and loves flying big warbirds. When you call, just let him know you saw this post on rcuniverse for the 109 from Adam Martin.

Enjoy,

Adam

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RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread - 12/10/2007 7:16:00 PM   
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first was also added....black/white/green



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RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread - 12/10/2007 7:43:58 PM   
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RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread - 12/12/2007 6:47:31 PM   
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RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread - 12/13/2007 6:19:20 PM   
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RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread - 12/14/2007 12:31:24 AM   
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I'D LIKE TO BUT AN AFFORDABLE GASOLINE ENGINE IN THIS PLANE...ANY SUGGESTIONS ?


Saito FG36....its the gasoline version of the saito 220

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RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread - 12/14/2007 1:02:43 AM   
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Status: offline 		I said affordable...That satio is a beauty, but will cost waay more than the plane.

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RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread - 12/14/2007 1:29:23 AM   
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