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Old 11-07-2015, 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by zrooster
Good deal, Chris! I'm looking forward to your maiden report! I'm hoping to get mine ready before the new year, not planning on rushing it. What sort of propulsion system are you using?
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I have mine set with a DLE55. I will post more pictures on Nov 9. It's pack up to take to of club meeting on Sunday.
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Old 11-07-2015, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by dmyers0403
How are they holding up in hot days. Does the composite oilcan or weaken. I did notice one at an event and the plastic interior desorted in sun inside canopy, pilots seat headrest had droped (fallen) over
I've had them out in the sun all day in 95 degree plus days. No effect whatsoever. They are incredibly sturdy. Mike
Old 11-07-2015, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by chris923
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I have mine set with a DLE55. I will post more pictures on Nov 9. It's pack up to take to of club meeting on Sunday.
I love the pilot Chris. Where did you get it from?
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I thought the Spitfire was designed around a 35cc engine. Can you show a picture of the 55cc engine installation?
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Originally Posted by mups53
I love the pilot Chris. Where did you get it from?
Mike

http://www.iflytailies.com/store/pil...-scale-pilots/

I had to cut out the bottom of the seat and the seat pedestal.
Old 11-07-2015, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Lifer
I thought the Spitfire was designed around a 35cc engine. Can you show a picture of the 55cc engine installation?
Just because it's designed for at 35, doesn't mean you can't hang a 55 on it. It's all buttoned up, but I took a couple of pic's when I was trying decide where to put the ignition module( it put it in the engine box). I reinforce the motor box with aluminium angle stock. I did the same on a Hanger 9 P47 150 with a G62.
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Chris,

What size is the four blade prop?
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Originally Posted by Lifer
Chris,

What size is the four blade prop?
19 x 8 Biela. http://www.troybuiltmodels.com/items/BP198-4.html
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Where'd you get your 4 blade spinner?
Old 11-08-2015, 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by zrooster
Where'd you get your 4 blade spinner?
Dave Brown Spinner
JTech Muffler
DLE55
Hitec 645mg servos
Top RC Gear
19x8 Biela 4 blade prop
Roto Flow tank
Quik Fire fuel filter
Miracle switch
Futaba 14 channel receiver
Old 11-08-2015, 12:45 PM
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You went with the parabolic?
Old 11-08-2015, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by zrooster
You went with the parabolic?

No, The standard.. the parabolic didn't look right.
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Some pictures for the finished Spitfire.

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Old 11-08-2015, 08:15 PM
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That's what I thought too, and why I also went with the standard...

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Hi guys I started a thread for the P51 and will also begin one for the Zero soon:
If interested you can follow that here:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...2&d=1447601969
Thanks, Mike Mueller
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I'm enjoying all the info...keep it coming. I'm really serious about getting this Spitfire to replace mine.
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Hey guys our lineup pf Warbirds is scheduled to be on display and for sale at the upcoming WRAM show in February.
Come by the Robart display to see them.
In the meantime we have all in stock and ready to ship.
If interested give us a call at 800 380 9373
We are getting very positive feedback on all 3 planes. Yes there have been a few complaints but certainly nothing that's unexpected for any plane hitting the marketplace.
Thanks for all your support. We couldn't do it without you guys.
Mike Mueller
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We're building one for a customer in Peoria Illinois.
Dave our builder decided to change the pull pull hardware to Secraft wire tensioners and cables.

http://www.gator-rc.com/secraft-wire-tensioner-blue
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http://www.gator-rc.com/secraft-pull...a-3meters-long
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http://www.gator-rc.com/secraft-pull...cable-8mm-1-32
This is a nice way to do it.
FWIW. We offer full building services for all of our planes.
I hook you up with a builder either in Chicago or Florida.
There's lots of people who lack the time and or skill to complete the process.
If interested contact me for details.
Thanks, for your interest.
Mike Mueller
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Old 02-07-2016, 06:32 AM
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We are now scheduled to be at the WRAM show in 3 weekends.
If you've never been there check out this link:
http://www.wram.org/
We'll be showing all the Warbirds as well as bringing planes to sell.
You can save shipping costs by having us bring you one to the show.
If interested give us a call and we will include a show special incentive if you prepay.
If anyone had any doubts about the quality of the TopRCModel lineup this will be a good opportunity for you to see them up close and personal.
Hope to see you there. If you plan to attend let us know so we can look for you.
Thanks and have a great day.
Mike Mueller
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Gents, first I'm sorry I've been slacking on the build. Not much progress as I was on the road for a month and a half. Since my last post, I've mounted the motor and cut the cowling (work in progress), and cut/mounted the canopy/greenhouse. But, the reason for my current post is a direct appeal to Top RC.

I just ordered the following P-38 from Motion: http://www.motionrc.com/flightlinerc...-wingspan-pnp/

In two months, there's already a 50+ page thread on it on RC groups: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...2580046&page=8

If they can build a 63" foamie of this quality and there's this much enthusiasm for it, imagine what you could do with a 115"+ fiberglass version, and imagine the response! I'll order one, the second you announce your intentions to build the ARF.
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WE have many new planes coming in the next 12 months.
I've not heard that a P-38 is in the mix.
Maybe Henry can chime in.
Thanks , Mike Mueller
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I was informed several years ago that the Lockheed corporation expects a payment to them for every scale model of a P-38 that is sold. Apparently their legal staff had a lot of free time on their hands.This information was given to me by an active importer so I am inclined to believe it. Kind of sad, since Lockheed was funded by the Army to develop the plane in the first place.

P-38's are rare and this is one reason why.
Old 02-15-2016, 10:56 AM
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Roger. Obviously it's not insurmountable...there have been numerous examples over the last 5 years or so including the one that JUST came on the market (which inspired my plea). Would love to see an ARF in the 1/4-1/5th scale!
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Ditto. A P-38 with removable outer wing panels and set up for a pair of 20cc, or a larger version for a pair of 35cc engines would be a sure buy for me.
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Amen brother! Preach on! I'm voting for 35cc size, but anything in that scale would be great! One more request: fowler flaps!


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