Info on putting a p-60 in a Yellow A-4
02-29-2008, 07:32 PM
#1
Info on putting a p-60 in a Yellow A-4
I'm thinking about putting a P-60 in a Yellow A-4 and I'm looking for info on conversions already done. I did a search on RCU and didn't pull up much useable info. Like what fuel tanks were used. Any help would useful as I don't want to re-invent the wheel here.
Thanks,
Wayne
Thanks,
Wayne
02-29-2008, 08:05 PM
#2
RE: Infoon putting a p-60 in a Yellow A-4
Colchester models A-4 is yellow / jhh copy. Should work fine in the Yellow.
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http://www.altecare.com/a4reviwercji.pdf
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http://www.altecare.com/a4reviwercji.pdf
02-29-2008, 09:30 PM
#3
RE: Info on putting a p-60 in a Yellow A-4
Hi,
Do you already have the A-4? If so, feel free to give me a call. I've converted two A-4s for turbine. The biggest problem for you is where to put your fuel. Depending on whether or not your A-4 is already built, it can be easy or it can be a PITA. Either way, that thing's gonna go like a bat outta you-know-where! I built one for a P-80 and ended up putting a buddy's Super Bee in it. It was tooooo cool. The plane built out LIGHTER than my previous two DF ones, and the flight and landing performance was outstanding. If I can be of help, email me or call me.
619-944-7574
Do you already have the A-4? If so, feel free to give me a call. I've converted two A-4s for turbine. The biggest problem for you is where to put your fuel. Depending on whether or not your A-4 is already built, it can be easy or it can be a PITA. Either way, that thing's gonna go like a bat outta you-know-where! I built one for a P-80 and ended up putting a buddy's Super Bee in it. It was tooooo cool. The plane built out LIGHTER than my previous two DF ones, and the flight and landing performance was outstanding. If I can be of help, email me or call me.
619-944-7574
02-29-2008, 10:31 PM
#5
RE: Info on putting a p-60 in a Yellow A-4
bro'
I had a P60 in mine a couple years ago. pretty tight fit but a 50oz tank and a UAt squeezes into the fuselage 5:00 flight time. I chopped the bottom half of the intakes out to squeeze it in but it fits. it scooted along nicely, landed fast as hell without a head wind and could reach and bit you if you weren't paying attention (reefing it off the ground at take off or trying to do the same in a turn)
if I were to do it again (and keep the P60) I would build the fuel system around one of the details for scale centerline drop tanks, a 20 oz hayes internal tank (header tank) then a UAT. Otherwise keep the wing loading down and put a Wren 44 in her.
conversion is not difficult and can be done with minimal effort.
good luck
get ready to hold onto a tiger by the tail
buck
apply CF cloth to the top of the wing in the area of the landing gear for those less than perfect arrivals.
I had a P60 in mine a couple years ago. pretty tight fit but a 50oz tank and a UAt squeezes into the fuselage 5:00 flight time. I chopped the bottom half of the intakes out to squeeze it in but it fits. it scooted along nicely, landed fast as hell without a head wind and could reach and bit you if you weren't paying attention (reefing it off the ground at take off or trying to do the same in a turn)
if I were to do it again (and keep the P60) I would build the fuel system around one of the details for scale centerline drop tanks, a 20 oz hayes internal tank (header tank) then a UAT. Otherwise keep the wing loading down and put a Wren 44 in her.
conversion is not difficult and can be done with minimal effort.
good luck
get ready to hold onto a tiger by the tail
buck
apply CF cloth to the top of the wing in the area of the landing gear for those less than perfect arrivals.
02-29-2008, 10:36 PM
#6
RE: Info on putting a p-60 in a Yellow A-4
Ah.
Well, you'll probably have remove some of the lower half of the rear of the inlet duct. You'll need the space for fuel. You can get quite a big Dubro in there under the inlet (if you chop it) and forward of the engine. I made some plywood adapters to go from the stock engine mounts to the turbine clamp-mounts so that I could move the turbine a hair further back. I don't know if I have any pics. Which ARF do you have? Which scheme?
Well, you'll probably have remove some of the lower half of the rear of the inlet duct. You'll need the space for fuel. You can get quite a big Dubro in there under the inlet (if you chop it) and forward of the engine. I made some plywood adapters to go from the stock engine mounts to the turbine clamp-mounts so that I could move the turbine a hair further back. I don't know if I have any pics. Which ARF do you have? Which scheme?
