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VQ Me 109 E Build Thread - 1/19/2008 5:37:08 AM   
Luxuswaffe



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Status: offline 		I have decided to put up a new build thread since there is no such on the VQ Me 109 Emil.

Box came nicely packaged. I have never seen a plane before wrapped in so much tape and paper. The manual is a folded single sheet in the dimension 60 cm (23 inch) x 64 cm (25 inch).

Painting is of good craftmanship although I can't find any matching colors similiar to the one used. Must be the violett and brownish. I don't have an engine yet but I am thinking of sticking a .61 2-stroke in the nose.

I have ordered an MVVS .61 ABC from Peter Reivers in the Netherlands but Pe is somewhat uncommunicative. Haven't seen my engine yet. I shall keep the forum posted on the outcome of this purchase.

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RE: VQ Me 109 E Build Thread - 1/19/2008 6:23:23 AM   
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Status: offline 		I have a Thunder Tiger Pro .46 in mine with a 10X7 2 bladed prop and she has good power with it, so I would guess a .61 would be good. The added wieght will come in handy, as I need to put an ounce or so of lead in the nose. She flew okay as is, but I think just a tad more nose wieght should dial her right in. Do not worry about those who say she glides like a rock. I had to dead stick on my maiden and I watched her glide right past me, beyond the end of the runway and off for another 70-80 yards before she decided to touchdown! She looks great both in the air and on the ground! Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine!

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RE: VQ Me 109 E Build Thread - 1/19/2008 4:35:46 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hi Guys,
I`m building the 109 with a Saito 82 for the power plant. I can`t beleive the fine detail and quailty of this kit. One word of warning , If you use CA and get some drips on the the covering do not attemp to use CA de-bonder because it will take the color out of the covering. I found that out the hard way,I had to put a patch on top of the main wing because of that . It`s not too noticable with the camo scheem though.
Regards,
Frank

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RE: VQ Me 109 E Build Thread - 1/21/2008 7:01:29 PM   
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Status: offline 		Took mine up four times this morning before the rain came. First chance since our field was closed for hillside re-seeding efforts after our fires. I had a small issue with the engine on three of the flights, and was forced to dead stick. Good news is, that after the first dead stick I had that ended in smashed wingtips, what seems like months ago, I learned that this bird glides great. No issues at all on any of the landings, powered or dead stick. This plane is a keeper! I look forward to the day I get the engine dialed in right! I need to increase the aileron throws a bit, but other than that, WOW!

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RE: VQ Me 109 E Build Thread - 1/21/2008 9:16:42 PM   
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Status: offline 		Colonel what is your xperience with the retracts? They don't look too sturdy to me. Is there a serious substitute?

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RE: VQ Me 109 E Build Thread - 1/23/2008 2:32:16 AM   
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Status: offline 		In a first step I reinforced the firewall with Epoxy. The fuselage has plenty of holes and openings. The extra strength will be needed to avoid the separation between engine and wall.

Second step, I finished the wood surfaces of the firewall with clear acrylic coating to avoid the wood of soaking in with fuel.

Third step is the mounting of the 2 aileron servos. The wing halves come with pre installed metal hinges. The drawing will not tell you to lead the servo wires through the wing before glueing the wing halves together.

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RE: VQ Me 109 E Build Thread - 1/23/2008 2:37:00 AM   
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The drawing will not tell you to lead the servo wires through the wing before glueing the wing halves together.


I noticed this too. The instructions are missing some steps so when you're building make sure you're looking ahead and not, pardon the phrase, "screwing" yourself in the building process.

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RE: VQ Me 109 E Build Thread - 1/24/2008 12:49:39 AM   
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Colonel what is your xperience with the retracts? They don't look too sturdy to me. Is there a serious substitute?

Mine did not come with retracts. Bought it at Hobby People, so mine has fixed gear.

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RE: VQ Me 109 E Build Thread - 1/24/2008 1:25:59 AM   
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Status: offline 		Got adjustible Du-Bro Control Horns (912) today as a substitute for the cheap plastic horns that came in the box. I have good experience with the control horns. They need only one hole and the they are very sturdy and easy adjustible.

Also, I am going to fit the cowl with a Du-Bro Kwik-Fill fueling valve for fast and easy refueling after 109's mission. I'll provide more pictures after installation. Work keeps me from doing more on my plane.

I also will fit the 109 with the fixed gear. I just want to go flying without the hassles of Chinese made retracts. I am thinking of fitting her with the LADO electrical gear but $150 per piece keeps me from doing it.

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RE: VQ Me 109 E Build Thread - 1/24/2008 5:16:20 PM   
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Status: offline 		How about some SPRING AIR gear....
We are suppose to get some newer design gear in soon.. They will be more substantial...
But for the most part the stock blue mechanical retracts have worked for myself and loads of my personal customers!!!
Don't be afraid of them... Using a .70 size 4 stroke or .46 size 2 stroke or similar you will not need to use "HEAVY RETRACTS"

THANKS for posting your progress....

-TOMAS
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RE: VQ Me 109 E Build Thread - 1/24/2008 10:34:06 PM   
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Status: offline 		A few of the guys I fly with have VQ P-51's with the stock retracts. The retracts have held up just fine. The wings have had some issues, but the retracts, they seem just fine. My Bf 109 has had no issues at all with the wing design, nor the stock fixed gear. I really like this plane. Now, if VQ would come out with a larger Bf 109......Life would be good!

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RE: VQ Me 109 E Build Thread - 1/25/2008 6:26:59 PM   
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Also, I am going to fit the cowl with a Du-Bro Kwik-Fill fueling valve for fast and easy refueling after 109's mission. I'll provide more pictures after installation. Work keeps me from doing more on my plane.




I used this fueling valve myself. I located it behind the hole I needed to cut into the cowl for the engine in order to keep the other side clean. When she goes by left to right with the left side facing me she sure looks good! Only see a little of the exhaust diverter sticking down. I might add a cover to the fueling valve on future projects in which I can fit the whole engine in the cowl.

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RE: VQ Me 109 E Build Thread - 1/26/2008 3:41:44 AM   
da50ex


 

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Status: offline 		I've had the P51B for almost a year now with only a few problems. The retracts work well except the struts are very sloppy internally. I'm always amazed that they don't collapse, but they don't. The tail wheel kept breaking off so I finally just left it off and glued a skid plate on. It works great. I have a Saito 82 and it screams. Very nice huge loops and low passes. The gear will occasionally need to be removed and bent forward as i tend to come in fast and do a lot of wheel landings. I've been thinking of getting this too as i have a spare 82 as well.

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RE: VQ Me 109 E Build Thread - 1/28/2008 4:14:14 AM   
Luxuswaffe