TF FW190 GIANT ARF
02-24-2014, 07:29 AM
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I flipped over the wing and noticed that the retracts don't lock in the up (retracted position) anymore. I loosened up the mounts and found that they'd need to have 1/4 inch of spacers to get the cam lock to engage (for the retracted position). Anyone else having this issue?
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A 1/4 inch seems a lot for sure.
When I set the toe-in I mount the wing on the fuse and prop up the tail in take-off position. I then take two stright edges and lay square up to the mains and get behind the model and see if they would cross out there...only a little. I fly off a hard surface and have pretty stright runs...also thanks to a JR 370A gyro. But, I have forgot to click it on and the takeoffs are still ok. I feel this plane takeoffs better then my P-51's with their shorter legs. It's the landings that I struggle with sometimes more then the 51's...thicker wing?
Our difference might be I am still useing the stock foam wheels (thinner) that came in the box. I know....I know..... But, I have two sets of Robart P-51 spoked wheels and spent enough.
And the foam wheels are working well....and are lite. I haven't broke out the plastic hubs...yet.
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A 1/4 inch seems a lot for sure.
When I set the toe-in I mount the wing on the fuse and prop up the tail in take-off position. I then take two stright edges and lay square up to the mains and get behind the model and see if they would cross out there...only a little. I fly off a hard surface and have pretty stright runs...also thanks to a JR 370A gyro. But, I have forgot to click it on and the takeoffs are still ok. I feel this plane takeoffs better then my P-51's with their shorter legs. It's the landings that I struggle with sometimes more then the 51's...thicker wing?
Our difference might be I am still useing the stock foam wheels (thinner) that came in the box. I know....I know..... But, I have two sets of Robart P-51 spoked wheels and spent enough.
And the foam wheels are working well....and are lite. I haven't broke out the plastic hubs...yet.
02-24-2014, 08:38 AM
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02-24-2014, 09:08 AM
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all this talk of bad landings is starting to make me feel that buying this bird was a mistake ,
mine still hasn't turned up yet just waiting for the model shop to get them in stock. was suppost to be a week last Friday but still no joy.
and the wife wont let me buy the DLE 55RA and robart retracts until it arrives. lol.....
mine still hasn't turned up yet just waiting for the model shop to get them in stock. was suppost to be a week last Friday but still no joy.
and the wife wont let me buy the DLE 55RA and robart retracts until it arrives. lol.....
02-26-2014, 02:47 AM
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Very interested in hearing what sort of Electric motors you guys are using in "giant" scale airframes these days.
The FW190 will be getting a radial. Corsair has a DLE 55. But I'm seriously thinking of a nice Electric set-up for my 73" ME 109.
All input greatly appreciated
PM me if you could - so I don't take this thread too far off-topic...
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The FW190 will be getting a radial. Corsair has a DLE 55. But I'm seriously thinking of a nice Electric set-up for my 73" ME 109.
All input greatly appreciated
PM me if you could - so I don't take this thread too far off-topic...
BJ
02-26-2014, 08:29 AM
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02-26-2014, 08:32 AM
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Very interested in hearing what sort of Electric motors you guys are using in "giant" scale airframes these days.
The FW190 will be getting a radial. Corsair has a DLE 55. But I'm seriously thinking of a nice Electric set-up for my 73" ME 109.
All input greatly appreciated
PM me if you could - so I don't take this thread too far off-topic...
BJ
The FW190 will be getting a radial. Corsair has a DLE 55. But I'm seriously thinking of a nice Electric set-up for my 73" ME 109.
All input greatly appreciated
PM me if you could - so I don't take this thread too far off-topic...
BJ
03-01-2014, 06:39 AM
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Nothing is going on. My opinion, these arfs are opening up a segment of the hobby that was normally only undertaken by individuals willing to invest a large amount of time into building such an airframe. Usually this was only attempted after having the expiernce and comfort level in your building and flying abilities. Nowadays, if you have the funds you've got airplane.
03-01-2014, 07:18 AM
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I also agree, it's usually dumb thumbs, at least in my case. The FW190 is a nice performer. I have been plagued with gear problems but hope to have it all sorted out soon.
03-01-2014, 07:26 AM
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A long time ago, after witnessing someone going from a trainer to a ducted-fan Mig-15 and spiraling it into the ground, a friend of mine made a very profound statement: "The ability to buy does not guarantee the ability to fly." I have seen this statement verified dozens of times.
I have gone from scratch built, to plans built, to kits and now a bunch of arf's and I think the hobby has gotten nothing but better. I can't wait for what comes next!
I have gone from scratch built, to plans built, to kits and now a bunch of arf's and I think the hobby has gotten nothing but better. I can't wait for what comes next!
03-01-2014, 07:37 AM
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A long time ago, after witnessing someone going from a trainer to a ducted-fan Mig-15 and spiraling it into the ground, a friend of mine made a very profound statement: "The ability to buy does not guarantee the ability to fly." I have seen this statement verified dozens of times.
I have gone from scratch built, to plans built, to kits and now a bunch of arf's and I think the hobby has gotten nothing but better. I can't wait for what comes next!
I have gone from scratch built, to plans built, to kits and now a bunch of arf's and I think the hobby has gotten nothing but better. I can't wait for what comes next!
03-01-2014, 09:14 AM
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well guys I agree I kind off fit into that category even though I have been flying for a couple of years know with 40 and 60 sized sport planes and warbirds this will be my first giantscale and when I received it the other day I was a bit shocked by its size. but since I have had time to get use to it I have to say I am looking forward to putting it together and the start of the good weather I will be extremely nervous to fly it as it is so expensive and not foam but I feel I have enough knowledge and flying skill to manage it, I am a bit concerned about all the comments of peoples bad landings but I feel this is just something that takes time to get use to.
any ways does anybody feel that the kit with the topflite fw-190 is good enough quality or should I buy better control horns etc. and is there any reason why the futaba 3305 servos are not up to the job. I think I am going to just build this per the instructions but it would be good to know if there where parts that would be worth upgrading. cheers
any ways does anybody feel that the kit with the topflite fw-190 is good enough quality or should I buy better control horns etc. and is there any reason why the futaba 3305 servos are not up to the job. I think I am going to just build this per the instructions but it would be good to know if there where parts that would be worth upgrading. cheers
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03-02-2014, 07:27 AM
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well guys I agree I kind off fit into that category even though I have been flying for a couple of years know with 40 and 60 sized sport planes and warbirds this will be my first giantscale and when I received it the other day I was a bit shocked by its size. but since I have had time to get use to it I have to say I am looking forward to putting it together and the start of the good weather I will be extremely nervous to fly it as it is so expensive and not foam but I feel I have enough knowledge and flying skill to manage it, I am a bit concerned about all the comments of peoples bad landings but I feel this is just something that takes time to get use to.
any ways does anybody feel that the kit with the topflite fw-190 is good enough quality or should I buy better control horns etc. and is there any reason why the futaba 3305 servos are not up to the job. I think I am going to just build this per the instructions but it would be good to know if there where parts that would be worth upgrading. cheers
any ways does anybody feel that the kit with the topflite fw-190 is good enough quality or should I buy better control horns etc. and is there any reason why the futaba 3305 servos are not up to the job. I think I am going to just build this per the instructions but it would be good to know if there where parts that would be worth upgrading. cheers
03-02-2014, 08:02 AM
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I used the supplied hardware. This is a standoff scale model. I am sure some on here have used nicer looking horns and stuff....but for me I am only interested one thing and that is a trouble free flying warbird that looks the part.
I have used the 3305's in three of my 1/5 warbirds. The control surfaces aren't that big to move. They have given me no problems over four years of my use. I have read the above comments about F-3305's and I agree...don't stall them and that is the reason I use JR 8411's on the flaps and any 1/3 scale I have. But they are about three times the cost.
As far as the comments of myself and others on here, TopFlite has a wonderful flying/landing airplane. It just a little different then I am use too.... flying TF Mustangs for so many years. With the thin wing Mustang I have learned to just fly it onto the runway and cut the power. This next summer I am going to try to slow things down in the "flare" and "ease" this FW-190 on a little more carefully???? I see on u-tube a guy almost doing a full stall landings. This will work if a person don't try it five foot high. This spring I plan on going to the field with no one around and try something's different. ha-ha
For new people not use to these birds, it will be the weight & mass.
I have used the 3305's in three of my 1/5 warbirds. The control surfaces aren't that big to move. They have given me no problems over four years of my use. I have read the above comments about F-3305's and I agree...don't stall them and that is the reason I use JR 8411's on the flaps and any 1/3 scale I have. But they are about three times the cost.
As far as the comments of myself and others on here, TopFlite has a wonderful flying/landing airplane. It just a little different then I am use too.... flying TF Mustangs for so many years. With the thin wing Mustang I have learned to just fly it onto the runway and cut the power. This next summer I am going to try to slow things down in the "flare" and "ease" this FW-190 on a little more carefully???? I see on u-tube a guy almost doing a full stall landings. This will work if a person don't try it five foot high. This spring I plan on going to the field with no one around and try something's different. ha-ha
For new people not use to these birds, it will be the weight & mass.