TF FW190 GIANT ARF
11-13-2014, 07:02 PM
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Hey guys I never ask such a newb question as I have a few of these top flite gaint war bird
I was going to use a satio 300 but decided to keep it simple and run a dle 55 standard with stock muffler as it fits well
Anyway im useing robot electric retracts. I put the 2s 2200 lipo and 2 2500 life packs next to the fuel tank. Im trying to set up the cg and even with these huge batterys up front im going to need a lot more weight upfront to get the 5.5in cg
Does this sound right?
What/how did you add weight up front?
I didn't mess with the stock metal plates
I was going to use a satio 300 but decided to keep it simple and run a dle 55 standard with stock muffler as it fits well
Anyway im useing robot electric retracts. I put the 2s 2200 lipo and 2 2500 life packs next to the fuel tank. Im trying to set up the cg and even with these huge batterys up front im going to need a lot more weight upfront to get the 5.5in cg
Does this sound right?
What/how did you add weight up front?
I didn't mess with the stock metal plates
11-14-2014, 06:44 AM
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I have a 4000Mah 4.8v NiMH for the radio in the stock location (under the air retract valve), a 2000Mah 4.8v NiMH for the ignition on a plate above the motor (with ignition module), and a 3s 2200Mah inside the firewall (wedged in front of the tank) for the electric starter... The electric starter from MileHIghRC ($150 complete) fits the DLE55RA perfect! and I've added no weight to the plane.
11-14-2014, 10:50 AM
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11-16-2014, 09:44 AM
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Maidened my Würger yesterday, just in time before winter hits us.
What a fabulous plane! Needed 180g of lead in the tail with the big Saito FG-84 up front. AUW is 12,5kg.
Nice an responsive on the Ailerons and Elevator. Both can use some expo. Otherwise an dream to fly. Used 30mm Flaps due to strong head wind but could have gone with 60° too. It will glide forever.
Very very happy I am...
No worries. Just to keep you motivated, heres a short sound check 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQM9-SGxXNQ
What a fabulous plane! Needed 180g of lead in the tail with the big Saito FG-84 up front. AUW is 12,5kg.
Nice an responsive on the Ailerons and Elevator. Both can use some expo. Otherwise an dream to fly. Used 30mm Flaps due to strong head wind but could have gone with 60° too. It will glide forever.
Very very happy I am...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQM9-SGxXNQ
Last edited by Reverend; 11-16-2014 at 09:59 AM.
11-16-2014, 10:44 AM
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The Best Sound ever!!! And congrats with your maiden 
Have about 20 flights on mine, but That Whats with the saito fg 57.. Can wait to maiden my FG 84, again congrats..
regards Dan
Have about 20 flights on mine, but That Whats with the saito fg 57.. Can wait to maiden my FG 84, again congrats..regards Dan
11-16-2014, 11:29 AM
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So decided to cut my cowl for engine access and what a job..
As Im glassing and painting my Butcher bird, had to sand cowl before surgery.
Did all the hinges myself cutting brass plates and tubes then soldering, all fits great.
Just need to trim the allen bolts and apply thread locker and move on.
My FG84 will be happy in there. ;-)
As Im glassing and painting my Butcher bird, had to sand cowl before surgery.
Did all the hinges myself cutting brass plates and tubes then soldering, all fits great.
Just need to trim the allen bolts and apply thread locker and move on.
My FG84 will be happy in there. ;-)
11-16-2014, 11:47 PM
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Reverend, I also still preparing my FW with FG84. My concern is engine cooling cowl cut-out. Could you please advise me regarding area that you open in the bottom of cowl ? Thank you very much, riccardo
11-16-2014, 11:55 PM
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I did use the original flex exhaust and routed them out in the bottom. Found my wooden saw and removed all that plastiv fake exhaust outlet and also removed the wood in firewall. This done on both side made the flow very good for the FG 84. Just baffled the cowling inside with 6mm depron foam.
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11-17-2014, 02:20 AM
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11-17-2014, 03:26 AM
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11-17-2014, 04:27 AM
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11-17-2014, 05:17 AM
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PS - Hmmm...now that's weird. Other vids play the sound ok, but not that one. But only in Google Chrome. I tried it again in IE8 as well as FireFox, and it plays sound no problems.
"Modern Technology"... bah! Humbug!! LoL
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11-17-2014, 05:33 AM
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Say Rev - you might be the bloke to ask.
Off-topic for this thread, but I'm trying to get some info re a prop extension shaft so I can set my Saito 180 further back in a CMP BF 109 to avoid having to hack the cowl too much.
If you or anyone else has any recommendations, would it be possible to PM me (so I don't clutter up this thread with O/T babble) ?
BJ
PS - the FG sounds BOSS man!
Off-topic for this thread, but I'm trying to get some info re a prop extension shaft so I can set my Saito 180 further back in a CMP BF 109 to avoid having to hack the cowl too much.
If you or anyone else has any recommendations, would it be possible to PM me (so I don't clutter up this thread with O/T babble) ?
BJ
PS - the FG sounds BOSS man!
11-17-2014, 10:28 AM
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Say Rev - you might be the bloke to ask.
Off-topic for this thread, but I'm trying to get some info re a prop extension shaft so I can set my Saito 180 further back in a CMP BF 109 to avoid having to hack the cowl too much.
If you or anyone else has any recommendations, would it be possible to PM me (so I don't clutter up this thread with O/T babble) ?
BJ
PS - the FG sounds BOSS man!
Off-topic for this thread, but I'm trying to get some info re a prop extension shaft so I can set my Saito 180 further back in a CMP BF 109 to avoid having to hack the cowl too much.
If you or anyone else has any recommendations, would it be possible to PM me (so I don't clutter up this thread with O/T babble) ?
BJ
PS - the FG sounds BOSS man!
I researched a prop extension for the FA-180 & the only ones available merely screw onto the existing prop shaft. The 1st time a backfire occurs, by-by prop extension & everything ahead of it.
It will also tend to unscrew when starting the engine.
If you find anything practical, please share as I would have use for it.
