Grumman Wildcat F4F-3 1/5 scale
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I think I am actually going to go to Toledo this year for the first time. Some of the guys in the club go every year and I am going to tag along to get some ideas.. who knows.. might even spend some money while I am there
Are you still flying your wildcat Carl?
Are you still flying your wildcat Carl?
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That G80 twin is cool, but wow almost 7 pounds! and for the money you can put the DA 85 on it at 3 pounds less.. I have to tell you though, I am really drooling over that Saito 325 5 cylinder.. I wonder at 3.25 CI, would that be enough to pull a 30 pound aircraft? Makes no matter though because at $2000, I doubt it will be in the cowl of my wildcat anyway..
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RE: ROBART Gear / Fiberglass Fuse
Nose weight is not a problem in this plane. My Saito 450 weighs 6 pounds. I was very careful about keeping the tail light and did not use any lead. I have a couple of Saito 325's, both purchased used. I have one in a 25 lb Jungmeister and its just enough for mild aerobatics. I would not use the 325 in a plane over 25 pounds unless the wing loading was light, maybe a high wing radial plane close to a Cub. I suspect the G-80 would be much smoother running. I know all singles are not vibrators but I have not seen one yet that does not try to shake the tail off.
I like the growl of the 450 at mid rpm better than the 325. Unless you are a great light builder the weight will be closer to 33lbs.
I like the growl of the 450 at mid rpm better than the 325. Unless you are a great light builder the weight will be closer to 33lbs.
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RE: ROBART Gear / Fiberglass Fuse
It will barely fit under the cowl but it pulls a 32lb Bates Wildcat around nicely. My plane could do fairly large loops from level flight. I prefer to fly as scale like as possible, I don't take off in 10 feet and no hovering.
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RE: ROBART Gear / Fiberglass Fuse
I am very pleased with the match and my buddy BobH also likes it a lot also. He wants me to get a 1/4 Wildcat. Its just to big for my setup.
Have you checked out rcscalebuilder?
Have you checked out rcscalebuilder?
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yes.. There is a ton of resources for me there too.. I am really excited about this whole project.. I would rather build than fly anyday. My flying skills are not up to the point to fly a warbird anyway, but by the time I get this done, maybe they will be.. I think I will take something from your experience and let somebody else maiden it for me. I read about your wreck and I felt really sick for you. I was glad to read you got it fixed so quickly.
What kind of wingspan does the 1/4 scale have? I bet it is huge.
What kind of wingspan does the 1/4 scale have? I bet it is huge.
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well the whole unemotionally attached to an airplane thing made a whole lot of sense to me. I think even if my skills were good enough I would be a mess on the controls trying to fly an airplane I just invested 3 grand and a couple of years time into. especially an airplane that has never flown before that may have trim issues or some other heart stopping emergency..
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ya know something Carl, after looking at your pictures again and looking at it on thier website.. I may just say the heck with it and buy the Saito 450. Its only money and being divorced now, I don't have to ask for permission. Maybe I can find one at Toledo this year for a good price. I saw one on RC groups minus the warning light and glow system for $750.
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RE: ROBART Gear / Fiberglass Fuse
It could be your down fall. I now have four radials, three used. Also the 450 sucks fuel fast making for short flights. Still life is better with them.
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RE: Grumman Wildcat F4F-3 1/5 scale
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RE: Grumman Wildcat F4F-3 1/5 scale
That was a Classic Glass made in the early eighties. Currently Jerry Bates has plans for the 1/5 scale model and a guy is importing a 1/4 scale from Europe. Currently I am repairing mind after a pilot error[:@]. I will be using a Dbalsa cockpit kit this time. You may want to look at www.rcscalebuilder.com in the Bates section for more info.
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I believe have information on that kit and stuff on the gear.
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RE: Grumman Wildcat F4F-3 1/5 scale
Hi,
Who is importing the one from Europe?
I would rather do the 1/5 scale and was looking for an ARF model from EMC or AMS but I guess that neither do that kit, probably because of the landing gear.
So I am considering the Jerry Bates plans. Does anyone make a glass fuselage for the Bates plans?
My AMA 16137 goes back to the fifties if that tells you how long I have been in R/C. My first radio was an ACE, now out of business, single pulse system.
Charles
Who is importing the one from Europe?
I would rather do the 1/5 scale and was looking for an ARF model from EMC or AMS but I guess that neither do that kit, probably because of the landing gear.
So I am considering the Jerry Bates plans. Does anyone make a glass fuselage for the Bates plans?
My AMA 16137 goes back to the fifties if that tells you how long I have been in R/C. My first radio was an ACE, now out of business, single pulse system.
Charles
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RE: ROBART Gear / Fiberglass Fuse
Not currently. Robart and Century Jet make landing gear. Leo Spychalla makes a cowl and canopy. The Wildcat is a great flying plane. http://www.vogelsang-aeroscale.com/fischerwildcat.html offers a 1/4 Wildcat.
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RE: ROBART Gear / Fiberglass Fuse
Anyone having a Bates plan unfinished F-4F Wildcat laying around collecting dust I may be interested in rescueing it. I am looking for that deep winter project and just love that plane.