F4u5

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Finally got the fuse all marked and painted. She is ready for combat in 2005

Jimmy Bananas

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Hey Jeff:

What kind of paint are you using?? I use prefect paint,but since Cheveron quit making it,looks llike I'm going to have to switch to something else...
Your ME-109 looks good...Any set date yet for your scale fly-in at Owatonna, MN ?

F4u5

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Hi Jimmy, on many warbirds, as on my 109, I used the scale military paints from Model Master, or others at the LHS. I either use the pre-mixed rattle can or I will buy bottles, this it, and shoot it with an air gun. The nice thing is that the Model MAster has a lot of pigment in the paint, and covers well and goes a long way for the volume. Then I clear coat it with Krylon satin clear. Otherwise, I used house latex exterior paint (like on my Corsair and Avenger) with no clear coat. The Owatonna fly-in is still slated for August 05, but the date will be determined by Paul Letourneau, who has agreed to be the CD. More to come. You still have your DCM Typhoon?

Jimmy Bananas

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Jeff:

Thanx for the info..am leaning toward latex paints..available here in great quantities..yep, I still do have my DCM Typhoon..am installing a new fuel tank and plumbing in it now...good thing I did check it..fuel pick up was up front in the tank...Because I live in an apt.,my planes are nose down for storage..I make it habit to change the plumbing once every 3 yrs. Have made some changes with the engine...added a little more down and right thrust..also more flaps ( 45 degrees ) See what happens next spring...Also am thinking of converting the engine ( 4.2 Sachs) to 'Ignition, and get rid of that damn spring starter..it's a pain..let me know when and if you're going to have that scale fly in...about a 1/2 dozen around here and Ames are interested,if it's the right dates...Happy Turkey day..

F4u5

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Well, lets close this baby out. The 109 in her splendid glory:

Here are some shots at the field. The plane was finished off at 32 pounds, with 1.75 pounds of lead in the nose to balance. It has Shindin gear and Glennis wheels, with tail fork from Sierra. The engine is a 62CC chain saw conversion that is now 11 years old. I am running a 22x10 Zinger, but after I become more familiar with the plane, I will switch to a Zinger 20x8-14 prop. There are 6 Hitec 605 servos in the wing running the flaps and ailerons. There are 2 605's coupled with a B&B servo doubler running the elevator. A Hitec 705 runs the rudder and tailwheel steering. Airtronics 94102 standard for throttle. There is a 1/2 cockpit with pilot bust. To date, I have 6 flights on the plane. 5 were made in primer to test the airframe concept. Then, I put one flight on it in full dress when the retract vavle servo failed...luckily on the ground. The airplane tracks well on the ground with rudder. With gear up, the plane flies like on a rail. With gear down, the plane becomes a bit bouncy with the drag from the gear. Lands very nice and slow with full flaps at 55 degrees. It appears my cheap "kit" is a success. With any luck, I plan to build a 125 inch twin "Zwilling" 109Z down the road...in a year or two with the same set-up.

tubig

beautiful work. make sure to post your work on the zwilling. that will be a thing of beauty to see come together.

F4u5

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Thx tubig....will do if I ever actually build it.