bleinmiller

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Older Dynaflite Fun Scale 55.5" NIB kit on RCG

WARBIRDRCER

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Likewise!!

WARBIRDRCER

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Good deal guamflyer,

My little helper and I spent Fathers Day (well Saturday before) in Texas at the Texas Warbirds event. Can't wait till I can sit back and watch him make low passes while I sit in the shade and drink tea.

WARBIRDRCER

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I took some time out of my day Sunday to tune the 3W-85 in the Ziroli P-40. Number 1.5 and I have been busy putting in a new runway this past weekend since our current field’s property was sold. I plan to fly it this weekend, so I will take some photos.

For now here are some pics of the construction me and 1.5 are involved in. He is getting pretty good at operating the equipment, with my help of course.

jet22b

#1;
Sorry to hear your club lost the flying field.[&o][&o] Look like 1.5 is having fun. Is the new field on your property???
Please keep us in the loop and let us see how the field turn out!!!
Sonny
aka
jet22b

blainer48

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I am getting ready to build a TF 1/5 Scale P-40 and was wondering if you guys could give me a honest opinion. I am going between the DLE-55 with wrap around pitts or the DLE-55 rear exhaust. I have heard the rear exhaust muffler is junk and is falling apart on guys and I'm not sure if there is an aftermarket, better exhaust for it yet. Does a standard wrap around pitts like a slimline fit inside the cowl without cutting a hole in the side if a guy goes with a side exhaust? Also, what is a great, scale pilot to use in the P-40. Iwould also respectfully request to be added to the fine list of flyers already in the squadron.

Jason Janise
Norfolk, NE

dasintex

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Hey Jason;

Go to the TF Giant P-40 Discussion thread here http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_96...tm.htm#9685029 a ton of info, plenty of guys use the DLE 55 with the wrap around pitts made by JTEC, which fits completely in the Cowl except for two round cuts out on the bottom of the cowl for the exhaust tubes http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXBFMY&P=SM the exhaust tubes on this muffler are long so you shorten them enough so they just clear the cowl

As far as a Pilot, any 12" Pilot figure will work, do a search for Pilot Figures from BLUE BOX TOYS, DRAGON FIGURES and also GI Joe

WARBIRDRCER

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Welcome to the P-40 Brotherhood

P-40 Brotherhood
Master Roster
Started 8-31-2012
Updated: 06-26-2013

Brotherhood Update, we now have 81 in our squadron.

Welcome to the P-40 Brotherhood #:

81. blainer48

If you would like to join the P-40 Brotherhood please make your request on this thread and I will assign you a number.

Never can tell when you may run into another P-40 Brother somewhere, so join now.

1. Warbirdrcer OK, USA
1.5. Talimena Kidd OK, USA
2. Chad Veich AZ, USA
3. dasintex TX, USA
4. Meschmidt TX, USA
5. gaumflyer Gaum, USA
6. gaumflyer’s Dad Gaum, USA
7. tp777fo SC, USA
8. Dash7ATP VA, USA
9. 77chickenhawk CA, USA
10. ccostant MA, USA
11. Capt G NV, USA
12. RBean PA, USA
13. P-40 Driver TX, USA
14. LQUAN CA, USA
15. raptureboy PA, USA
16. SVX UT, USA
17. AmishWarlord NC, USA
18. Duplicator41 ID, USA
19. gregandhollie IN, USA
20. LDM PA, USA
21. spadsriver09 IN, USA
22. mobyal VA, USA
23. Ram-bro NE, USA
24. Lifer MO, USA
25. Peter OZ Queensland, Australia
26. tocstrum NJ, USA
27. Barron VA, USA
28. darren763 MN, USA
29. DrYankum NJ, USA
30. M Callahan OH, USA
31. gsmarino2000 CO, USA
32. Cpt Crash NM, USA
33. proffj550 NM, USA
34. psheffield AZ, USA
35. Quikturn IA, USA
36. trent smith Australia
37. wireman NJ, USA
38. jblloyd MS, USA
39. Dave Bugz U.K.
40. Ford34tom WA, USA
41. doolittles ME, USA
42. SPEED51J FL, USA
43. P-39 fan WI, USA
44. US185Damiani PA, USA
45. bookmaker FL, USA
46. 108buzz NJ, USA
47. Naval Flight Officer FL, USA
48. Super Chief GA, USA
49. n8622t AR, USA
50. jetster MI, USA
51. predman CA, USA
52. jet22b WA, USA
53. askham Dragor, Denmark
54. rppoind TX, USA
55. Antoinebobrob Beijing, China
56. NoFlaps KY, USA
57. yard-dart LA, USA
58. 2muchfun MO, USA
59. skull1971 TX, USA
60. raaf Adelaide, Australia
61. tardster IL, USA
62. mike early KY, USA
63. Hot Rod Todd IA, USA
64. Yogi CT, USA
65. Woody218-RCU ND, USA
66. RPRCBuilder OK, USA
67. p510851 NJ, USA
68. rebranger AL, USA
69. DAKOTANOVASS ND, USA
70. lomcevac540T NC, USA
71. Texan2 TX, USA
72. Texan2’s Dad
73. Eray2012 KY, USA
74. Lormuhl WA, USA
75. Sonofasailor KY, USA
76. mpro326 GA, USA
77. Aluminum Overcast MI, USA
78. lrb75 VA, USA
79. bleinmiller KS, USA
80. bigtim CA, USA
81. blainer48 NE, USA

Hot Rod Todd

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Blainer 48, if you want a great looking pilot for your P-40 I would recommend Best Pilots. They have a few choices that look good. [link]http://www.bestpilots.typepad.com/[/link]

I used the Bob Sweeny pilot to stand in as a Dallas Clinger in my Zirolli P-40. The Zirolli is 1:4.8, so he's a bit small. You can paint the pilot yourself (as I did) or order it pre-painted if you like.

Corsair2013

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Hello All - I would like to be # 82 if possible.  Just purchased a Skyshark P40 kit and will be starting soon on the build.

I look forward to reading the thread and picking all of your brains when i start.

Semper Fi

Keith

WARBIRDRCER

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Welcome to the P-40 Brotherhood

P-40 Brotherhood
Master Roster
Started 8-31-2012
Updated: 06-27-2013

Brotherhood Update, we now have 82 in our squadron.

Welcome to the P-40 Brotherhood #:

82. Corsair2013

If you would like to join the P-40 Brotherhood please make your request on this thread and I will assign you a number.

Never can tell when you may run into another P-40 Brother somewhere, so join now.

1. Warbirdrcer OK, USA
1.5. Talimena Kidd OK, USA
2. Chad Veich AZ, USA
3. dasintex TX, USA
4. Meschmidt TX, USA
5. gaumflyer Gaum, USA
6. gaumflyer’s Dad Gaum, USA
7. tp777fo SC, USA
8. Dash7ATP VA, USA
9. 77chickenhawk CA, USA
10. ccostant MA, USA
11. Capt G NV, USA
12. RBean PA, USA
13. P-40 Driver TX, USA
14. LQUAN CA, USA
15. raptureboy PA, USA
16. SVX UT, USA
17. AmishWarlord NC, USA
18. Duplicator41 ID, USA
19. gregandhollie IN, USA
20. LDM PA, USA
21. spadsriver09 IN, USA
22. mobyal VA, USA
23. Ram-bro NE, USA
24. Lifer MO, USA
25. Peter OZ Queensland, Australia
26. tocstrum NJ, USA
27. Barron VA, USA
28. darren763 MN, USA
29. DrYankum NJ, USA
30. M Callahan OH, USA
31. gsmarino2000 CO, USA
32. Cpt Crash NM, USA
33. proffj550 NM, USA
34. psheffield AZ, USA
35. Quikturn IA, USA
36. trent smith Australia
37. wireman NJ, USA
38. jblloyd MS, USA
39. Dave Bugz U.K.
40. Ford34tom WA, USA
41. doolittles ME, USA
42. SPEED51J FL, USA
43. P-39 fan WI, USA
44. US185Damiani PA, USA
45. bookmaker FL, USA
46. 108buzz NJ, USA
47. Naval Flight Officer FL, USA
48. Super Chief GA, USA
49. n8622t AR, USA
50. jetster MI, USA
51. predman CA, USA
52. jet22b WA, USA
53. askham Dragor, Denmark
54. rppoind TX, USA
55. Antoinebobrob Beijing, China
56. NoFlaps KY, USA
57. yard-dart LA, USA
58. 2muchfun MO, USA
59. skull1971 TX, USA
60. raaf Adelaide, Australia
61. tardster IL, USA
62. mike early KY, USA
63. Hot Rod Todd IA, USA
64. Yogi CT, USA
65. Woody218-RCU ND, USA
66. RPRCBuilder OK, USA
67. p510851 NJ, USA
68. rebranger AL, USA
69. DAKOTANOVASS ND, USA
70. lomcevac540T NC, USA
71. Texan2 TX, USA
72. Texan2’s Dad
73. Eray2012 KY, USA
74. Lormuhl WA, USA
75. Sonofasailor KY, USA
76. mpro326 GA, USA
77. Aluminum Overcast MI, USA
78. lrb75 VA, USA
79. bleinmiller KS, USA
80. bigtim CA, USA
81. blainer48 NE, USA
82. Corsair2013 UT, USA

guamflyer

Yeah Man ..LOL My Dad sips orange fanta......



guamflyer P-40 Bro #5 & Dad #6

Corsair2013

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Question to everyone - I found this perfect condition, still in box, Skyshark and Revolution motor for a great deal.  This plane is much bigger than I have ever flown. 

This is my first big build and also moving to gas engine from electric so I have much to learn.

For planes of this size do you recommend I have someone else fly the maiden flight to make sure everything is working good and to help trim it out?

Is there a way, other than simulator to practice prior to flying it?  Maybe a similar foam plane?

Thanks

Semper Fi

Keith

dasintex

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Too much Plane for you, send it my way and I will give you a foamie....just joking...couldn't help myself; Not a bad idea to get someone to maiden it for you that flys Giant Planes and have someone on hand to take over the controls if you are uncomfortable...put it on a buddy box if your not too embarrassed.

Duplicator41

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Get as much information as you can on the Revolution engine. It has had a bit of a history of overheating. There should be some forums on it here.

Cheers

ccostant

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This plane is not the easiest of Warbirds to fly, i.e. takeoff and landing. Takeoffs will require good skills on the elevator and rudder control. I need full up elevator at the beginning of roll out on takeoff and then you must reduce this once the tail is up. Definitely need right rudder to compensate for torque as well. It does not glide well, landings require power on until your ready to set her down. My buddy has one and it flies the same way. The Revolution motor is a good size for this bird and the good news is there's plenty of room in the cowl for air baffling. Guys who had trouble with the Rev 52cc were putting them in Top Fiite P-51s. A lot less room for baffling so Revolution developed a fan for that application. In the air the plane flies on rails. I have a G62 in my and it's a rocket.

Peter_OZ

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agree with the above, hence why I put a JR 460-T gyro on my old departed TF P40 slaved to the retract channel. Retracts down gyro gain set to 85%. Retracts up gyro gain set to zero. Worked very well amd made takeoffs much easier. cheating? Hell yeah

Will get to building my 96" Model Design P40 at some stage. Custom Retracts from here in Oz, 3W-75 in the nose, scheme will be RAF north Africa with shark mouth.

radfordc

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The Skyshark P-40 is awesome in the air...but you should consider yourself somewhat of a "hot" pilot before flying it. It requires really good takeoff and landing skills. Once in the air its fast and stable but it is a big heavy plane and must be flown accordingly...no yanking and banking like with a light sport plane.

Lifer

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PeterOz,

Using a gyro isn't cheating, it's smart. Keep the planes in one piece!

Corsair2013

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I have not heard of using a GYRO in a plane.  I "assume" it keeps the plane stable.

What type woudl you suggest for my P40 - cheating only counts if u get caught or crash while cheating

Lifer

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Turnigy/Hobbyking used to sell and inexpensive gyro. About $17 as I remember. I used them in my P-40's as they have a narrow wheelbase. Helps to keep it tracking in a straight line when there isn't quite enough air over the rudder. I think there are several other manufacturers retailing them. Got the idea from a local turbine flyer.

radfordc

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On a helicopter the gyro keeps the tail from swinging left to right....same with an airplane. On takeoff if the plane starts to swerve the gyro corrects to keep it going straight. On the Skyshark P-40 and most other big powerful planes the correct method is to increase throttle slowly and let the plane build up speed before trying to get it off the ground. As speed increases the rudder becomes more effect. If you slam the throttle forward and try to jerk the plane off the ground it will roll to the left quickly.

I've been flying these things for 50 years and I still did it wrong on my first flight with the Skyshark. I hit the power too fast and didn't use enough right rudder. The plane veered 30 degrees to the left and the left wing was almost dragging the ground. I recovered but just barely.

Corsair2013

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where do you mount the gyro?

dasintex

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Gyro is mounted inside the fuselage, closer to the center of gravity, I mount mine slightly behind the Center of Gravity; I will add that, I have a Gyro on all my Tail Dragging Warbirds and care less if people say I am cheating, I'm not about to waste a great warbird on some wayward take off because these planes are notorious for crazy take offs, which my Gyros correct.

Lifer

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Plus 1 on behind the c/g.