ESM FW D-9
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RE: ESM FW D-9
ORIGINAL: Doug Andre
kahlog,
Great spinner!
I have a spare pair of correct Swastika stencils sized for Red 3 that you are welcome to if they fit your intended scheme. They represent the largest version applied to the FW during the war. They were taken from the Crandall book . Send me your address and I will mail them out!
I have had great luck with the APC 20x8 E prop and will stick with it . Speed is lower but flight time has jumped to 8 minutes at reasonable speeds with a few high speed passes. Vertical performance is just right.
Regards,
Doug Andre
kahlog,
Great spinner!
I have a spare pair of correct Swastika stencils sized for Red 3 that you are welcome to if they fit your intended scheme. They represent the largest version applied to the FW during the war. They were taken from the Crandall book . Send me your address and I will mail them out!
I have had great luck with the APC 20x8 E prop and will stick with it . Speed is lower but flight time has jumped to 8 minutes at reasonable speeds with a few high speed passes. Vertical performance is just right.
Regards,
Doug Andre
I am happy that 20x8 is working for you, but do not be affarid to try a 19x10 once you get comfortable with the plane. Your flight times will get even longer, max speed will increase and vertical performance wount suffer.
Thrust me, I know what I'm saying
@ TA152
You better check those engines of yours, one seems to be faulty !
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RE: ESM FW D-9
Gang,
I wanted to let everyone know how great it has been doing business with Tomas at V Q Warbirds. I bought everything I could from him for my ESM Dora project.
I recently had a problem with my Sierra tail retract and Tomas had it resolved in short order. Please support V Q on your next ESM project.
Regards to all,
Doug Andre
I wanted to let everyone know how great it has been doing business with Tomas at V Q Warbirds. I bought everything I could from him for my ESM Dora project.
I recently had a problem with my Sierra tail retract and Tomas had it resolved in short order. Please support V Q on your next ESM project.
Regards to all,
Doug Andre
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RE: ESM FW D-9
Is VQ dropping the Sierra retracts for the D9? I do not see them listed, now that the electrics are on the site. I will be in need of another set of the Sierra's and honestly, it is easier to get them from VQ. Then I know they are in stock.
Ram, That does look really sweet and you chose one of the best schemes for sure. It is too bad that ESM did not choose more "mainstream" colors, as very few Doras had the red bottom. Not to mention a little market research would have revealed you either love the JV 44 scheme or you hate it. I fall in the Latter group.
Ram, That does look really sweet and you chose one of the best schemes for sure. It is too bad that ESM did not choose more "mainstream" colors, as very few Doras had the red bottom. Not to mention a little market research would have revealed you either love the JV 44 scheme or you hate it. I fall in the Latter group.
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RE: ESM FW D-9
VERTICLE GRIMMACE,,,
We are strong SIERRA OWNERS and SUPPORTERS.. IN fact we just added SIERRA ESM P-39 GEAR and replacement Nose Gear for those who just need a nose unit
to go with their ESM OEM AIR GEAR...
I think you may have missed them:
Here is direct link:
http://www.vqwarbirds.com/advanced_s...286775da336604
(4) pages of SIERRA GEAR , WHEELS and more
http://www.vqwarbirds.com/advanced_s...286775da336604
I still prefer SIERRA GEAR over anything else...
set up properly they can take the abuse and keep on for years...
-CHEERS!
TOMAS
VQ WARBIRDS
"KEEP 'EM FLYING"
www.vqwarbirds.com
email.vqwarbirds.com
We are strong SIERRA OWNERS and SUPPORTERS.. IN fact we just added SIERRA ESM P-39 GEAR and replacement Nose Gear for those who just need a nose unit
to go with their ESM OEM AIR GEAR...
I think you may have missed them:
Here is direct link:
http://www.vqwarbirds.com/advanced_s...286775da336604
(4) pages of SIERRA GEAR , WHEELS and more
http://www.vqwarbirds.com/advanced_s...286775da336604
I still prefer SIERRA GEAR over anything else...
set up properly they can take the abuse and keep on for years...
-CHEERS!
TOMAS
VQ WARBIRDS
"KEEP 'EM FLYING"
www.vqwarbirds.com
email.vqwarbirds.com
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RE: ESM FW D-9
ORIGINAL: nemesis4u
VERTICLE GRIMMACE,,,
We are strong SIERRA OWNERS and SUPPORTERS.. IN fact we just added SIERRA ESM P-39 GEAR and replacement Nose Gear for those who just need a nose unit
to go with their ESM OEM AIR GEAR...
I think you may have missed them:
Here is direct link:
http://www.vqwarbirds.com/advanced_s...286775da336604
(4) pages of SIERRA GEAR , WHEELS and more
http://www.vqwarbirds.com/advanced_s...286775da336604
I still prefer SIERRA GEAR over anything else...
set up properly they can take the abuse and keep on for years...
-CHEERS!
TOMAS
VQ WARBIRDS
''KEEP 'EM FLYING''
www.vqwarbirds.com
email.vqwarbirds.com
VERTICLE GRIMMACE,,,
We are strong SIERRA OWNERS and SUPPORTERS.. IN fact we just added SIERRA ESM P-39 GEAR and replacement Nose Gear for those who just need a nose unit
to go with their ESM OEM AIR GEAR...
I think you may have missed them:
Here is direct link:
http://www.vqwarbirds.com/advanced_s...286775da336604
(4) pages of SIERRA GEAR , WHEELS and more
http://www.vqwarbirds.com/advanced_s...286775da336604
I still prefer SIERRA GEAR over anything else...
set up properly they can take the abuse and keep on for years...
-CHEERS!
TOMAS
VQ WARBIRDS
''KEEP 'EM FLYING''
www.vqwarbirds.com
email.vqwarbirds.com
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RE: ESM FW D-9
Guys,
Try not to sweat the maiden flight on your ships. The flight characteristics are so friendly both on the ground and in the air. You will be amazed.
I found no tendency to tip stall anywhere in the envelope. The flaps are super effective and do not really upset the plane when deployed .
The specified elevator throws will be a little much for scale flying but fine for test flying. Even ground handling is superb with no tendency to tip up on the nose. I expected a wicked torque reaction on takeoff but experienced virtually none.
I have flown many heavy warbirds that make you work for every flight but this one simply does not count. Just consider it a nice looking pattern plane!
Regards,
Doug Andre
Try not to sweat the maiden flight on your ships. The flight characteristics are so friendly both on the ground and in the air. You will be amazed.
I found no tendency to tip stall anywhere in the envelope. The flaps are super effective and do not really upset the plane when deployed .
The specified elevator throws will be a little much for scale flying but fine for test flying. Even ground handling is superb with no tendency to tip up on the nose. I expected a wicked torque reaction on takeoff but experienced virtually none.
I have flown many heavy warbirds that make you work for every flight but this one simply does not count. Just consider it a nice looking pattern plane!
Regards,
Doug Andre
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RE: ESM FW D-9
ORIGINAL: Doug Andre
Guys,
Try not to sweat the maiden flight on your ships. The flight characteristics are so friendly both on the ground and in the air. You will be amazed.
I found no tendency to tip stall anywhere in the envelope. The flaps are super effective and do not really upset the plane when deployed .
The specified elevator throws will be a little much for scale flying but fine for test flying. Even ground handling is superb with no tendency to tip up on the nose. I expected a wicked torque reaction on takeoff but experienced virtually none.
I have flown many heavy warbirds that make you work for every flight but this one simply does not count. Just consider it a nice looking pattern plane!
Regards,
Doug Andre
Guys,
Try not to sweat the maiden flight on your ships. The flight characteristics are so friendly both on the ground and in the air. You will be amazed.
I found no tendency to tip stall anywhere in the envelope. The flaps are super effective and do not really upset the plane when deployed .
The specified elevator throws will be a little much for scale flying but fine for test flying. Even ground handling is superb with no tendency to tip up on the nose. I expected a wicked torque reaction on takeoff but experienced virtually none.
I have flown many heavy warbirds that make you work for every flight but this one simply does not count. Just consider it a nice looking pattern plane!
Regards,
Doug Andre
+1
Thanks
dave
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RE: ESM FW D-9
ORIGINAL: n8622t
Ram... You hit another home run, ditto on the maiden this weekend. Call me after the. First flight and I'll try to you down. As for me doing two so you may have to tranquilize me... Good luck bro
Ram... You hit another home run, ditto on the maiden this weekend. Call me after the. First flight and I'll try to you down. As for me doing two so you may have to tranquilize me... Good luck bro
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RE: ESM FW D-9
ORIGINAL: TA152
Vertical.
Have just finished my battery-airplane and will take the maiden flight this weekend
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiNbsuB4sFU
Vertical.
Have just finished my battery-airplane and will take the maiden flight this weekend
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiNbsuB4sFU
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RE: ESM FW D-9
Hello everyone,
I was looking around to get the landing gear for my D9 and I ended up with 2 choices. both are elec retracts made for this plane but with some differences. do you think the light version can be enough?
Scale version
http://shop.lindinger.at/product_inf...ducts_id=91342
Semi scale version
http://shop.lindinger.at/product_inf...ducts_id=91346
I noticed that retract system aside, the legs are not the same size neither are the wheels...
Any toughts?
I was looking around to get the landing gear for my D9 and I ended up with 2 choices. both are elec retracts made for this plane but with some differences. do you think the light version can be enough?
Scale version
http://shop.lindinger.at/product_inf...ducts_id=91342
Semi scale version
http://shop.lindinger.at/product_inf...ducts_id=91346
I noticed that retract system aside, the legs are not the same size neither are the wheels...
Any toughts?
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RE: ESM FW D-9
I flew my D9 with Phil (Fighteraces) sist D9 last weekend. He has a Z62 in his now, V. Nice. Here (hopefully) is a pic od mine on takeoff by Neillly on here.
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RE: ESM FW D-9
ORIGINAL: Oger Lionel
Hello everyone,
I was looking around to get the landing gear for my D9 and I ended up with 2 choices. both are elec retracts made for this plane but with some differences. do you think the light version can be enough?
Scale version
http://shop.lindinger.at/product_inf...ducts_id=91342
Semi scale version
http://shop.lindinger.at/product_inf...ducts_id=91346
I noticed that retract system aside, the legs are not the same size neither are the wheels...
Any toughts?
Hello everyone,
I was looking around to get the landing gear for my D9 and I ended up with 2 choices. both are elec retracts made for this plane but with some differences. do you think the light version can be enough?
Scale version
http://shop.lindinger.at/product_inf...ducts_id=91342
Semi scale version
http://shop.lindinger.at/product_inf...ducts_id=91346
I noticed that retract system aside, the legs are not the same size neither are the wheels...
Any toughts?
And I have to agree, if your budget can do it, go with Sierra
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RE: ESM FW D-9
ORIGINAL: mudflap31
I flew my D9 with Phil (Fighteraces) sist D9 last weekend. He has a Z62 in his now, V. Nice. Here (hopefully) is a pic od mine on takeoff by Neillly on here.
I flew my D9 with Phil (Fighteraces) sist D9 last weekend. He has a Z62 in his now, V. Nice. Here (hopefully) is a pic od mine on takeoff by Neillly on here.
What wheels did you use, and where did you get hold of them?
Cheers
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RE: ESM FW D-9
Hi P47pilot,
I used the ESM retracts and wheels (aluminum ones) and just buttered them up a bit with plasticard and a few bolt heads. The valve is a 12ba brass threaded rod, decals (rub downs here) as part of a set by Flightline Graphics.
Muds
I used the ESM retracts and wheels (aluminum ones) and just buttered them up a bit with plasticard and a few bolt heads. The valve is a 12ba brass threaded rod, decals (rub downs here) as part of a set by Flightline Graphics.
Muds
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RE: ESM FW D-9
ORIGINAL: mudflap31
Hi P47pilot,
I used the ESM retracts and wheels (aluminum ones) and just buttered them up a bit with plasticard and a few bolt heads. The valve is a 12ba brass threaded rod, decals (rub downs here) as part of a set by Flightline Graphics.
Muds
Hi P47pilot,
I used the ESM retracts and wheels (aluminum ones) and just buttered them up a bit with plasticard and a few bolt heads. The valve is a 12ba brass threaded rod, decals (rub downs here) as part of a set by Flightline Graphics.
Muds
I got hold of scalewheels from http://www.glennis.com/germanwarbirdgallery.htm. Nice and scale, with diameter 5 1/4". This however seemsslightly too big for the wells.
Did you have an issue with the wheel diameter of 5 1/4" being too big for the wells, Ram?