Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications
08-21-2014, 02:32 AM
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For you electric converts, I was thinking this might be a great candidate to run electric due to the smallish nose. I really liked the way it flew, and can see electric being a great platform.
So here is what I need to know: I have a Castle Phoenix 125 I would like to use (and not spend $$$ on another controller) but its the older one that was only good for 3 to 6 cells. I need a motor that would work, with a little oomph to spare-always
, with a 6 c limitation. I was thinking a Hacker A50-20L, as I have a line on one, but am worried the TF might be a bit heavy and need an 8 cell with this motor?Also, on a budget, I was looking at a Turnigy SK3 5055-430kv from HK:
https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...dproduct=40690
and thought it might work as well, but again would need to be a 6 cell.
Just my 2 cents.
http://www.motionrc.com/fms-p-47-sil...-wingspan-pnp/
08-25-2014, 10:12 AM
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Looks good Poitivin!
I should unsubscribe this thread before it costs me another $350 (to start!), but I just can't seem to.
I sent the VVRC 20 back, Tom wanted to see it, I was going to put it on a 60 size stick to test it out, but am curious to see what he finds.
For you electric converts, I was thinking this might be a great candidate to run electric due to the smallish nose. I really liked the way it flew, and can see electric being a great platform.
So here is what I need to know: I have a Castle Phoenix 125 I would like to use (and not spend $$$ on another controller) but its the older one that was only good for 3 to 6 cells. I need a motor that would work, with a little oomph to spare-always, with a 6 c limitation. I was thinking a Hacker A50-20L, as I have a line on one, but am worried the TF might be a bit heavy and need an 8 cell with this motor?
Also, on a budget, I was looking at a Turnigy SK3 5055-430kv from HK:
https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...dproduct=40690
and thought it might work as well, but again would need to be a 6 cell.
I'll let you know what Tom says about the 20cc when I get it back. Until then, I will just sit here jealous of all you TF P51 flyers....
I should unsubscribe this thread before it costs me another $350 (to start!), but I just can't seem to.
I sent the VVRC 20 back, Tom wanted to see it, I was going to put it on a 60 size stick to test it out, but am curious to see what he finds.
For you electric converts, I was thinking this might be a great candidate to run electric due to the smallish nose. I really liked the way it flew, and can see electric being a great platform.
So here is what I need to know: I have a Castle Phoenix 125 I would like to use (and not spend $$$ on another controller) but its the older one that was only good for 3 to 6 cells. I need a motor that would work, with a little oomph to spare-always
, with a 6 c limitation. I was thinking a Hacker A50-20L, as I have a line on one, but am worried the TF might be a bit heavy and need an 8 cell with this motor?Also, on a budget, I was looking at a Turnigy SK3 5055-430kv from HK:
https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...dproduct=40690
and thought it might work as well, but again would need to be a 6 cell.
I'll let you know what Tom says about the 20cc when I get it back. Until then, I will just sit here jealous of all you TF P51 flyers....
I built my first TF Mustang a few years ago with a Saito 125, and the performance of the electric setup seems pretty close to that of the Saito.
08-25-2014, 11:03 AM
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I did an electric conversion and am using a setup of the Hacker A50-12L/E-Flite 80 amp esc on 6S, with a 17x10 APC thin electric prop. Plane weighed in at around 10.4lbs with the lipo installed, and I have been more than satisfied with the speed and vertical performance. I saw a youtube video of a guy who used this same type setup, and I was impressed with the way the Mustang flew, so I decided to go with it myself.
I built my first TF Mustang a few years ago with a Saito 125, and the performance of the electric setup seems pretty close to that of the Saito.
I built my first TF Mustang a few years ago with a Saito 125, and the performance of the electric setup seems pretty close to that of the Saito.
Sonicman, what lipo's are you using (c rating/mah, etc?)
08-25-2014, 11:24 AM
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09-15-2014, 01:51 PM
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09-15-2014, 08:50 PM
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That looks good, great job on the hatch. Its posts like this that make it hard to be good and stick to the builds I have...(my wallet says no, but my heart says....)
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09-16-2014, 06:32 AM
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Hi guys,
I just bought Top-Flite P-51 which was converted to P-51B. It’s beautiful. (It’s a .60 series)
Now I need engine and I want go with Gas.
I understand the airplane was not design for Gas. From your experience is it an issue or I should put epoxies on the firewall and that it?
Second question is the engine size. I called Tower hobby, thinking the DLE 20 CC will do the work and they recommend not buying it. it will not fit. They recommend OS 15 CC.
Please advise which engine size will fit the airplane.
Thank you
Meir
I just bought Top-Flite P-51 which was converted to P-51B. It’s beautiful. (It’s a .60 series)
Now I need engine and I want go with Gas.
I understand the airplane was not design for Gas. From your experience is it an issue or I should put epoxies on the firewall and that it?
Second question is the engine size. I called Tower hobby, thinking the DLE 20 CC will do the work and they recommend not buying it. it will not fit. They recommend OS 15 CC.
Please advise which engine size will fit the airplane.
Thank you
Meir
09-16-2014, 07:04 AM
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Hi guys,
I just bought Top-Flite P-51 which was converted to P-51B. It’s beautiful. (It’s a .60 series)
Now I need engine and I want go with Gas.
I understand the airplane was not design for Gas. From your experience is it an issue or I should put epoxies on the firewall and that it?
Second question is the engine size. I called Tower hobby, thinking the DLE 20 CC will do the work and they recommend not buying it. it will not fit. They recommend OS 15 CC.
Please advise which engine size will fit the airplane.
Thank you
Meir
I just bought Top-Flite P-51 which was converted to P-51B. It’s beautiful. (It’s a .60 series)
Now I need engine and I want go with Gas.
I understand the airplane was not design for Gas. From your experience is it an issue or I should put epoxies on the firewall and that it?
Second question is the engine size. I called Tower hobby, thinking the DLE 20 CC will do the work and they recommend not buying it. it will not fit. They recommend OS 15 CC.
Please advise which engine size will fit the airplane.
Thank you
Meir
09-16-2014, 09:58 AM
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I just looked up the specs on that OS15, its heavier then the 61 FX 2c glow (32 vs 24 oz respectively) it looks like its made from (or the punched out 91fx, which is the 15's displacement) with roughly the same power. I'm sure it would be enough to fly the plane, but with the extra wt, and the extra wt of another battery, not sure it would be a whole lot of fun.
09-16-2014, 10:30 AM
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Good choice, you will love that engine. I have the FG-11 in my T-Clips and it purrs. 12 ounce tank will last about 40-60 minutes. It will sound Purrfect in this plane. I have the FA 100 GK in mine and when I flew it, plenty of power and sounded great.
09-16-2014, 11:17 AM
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The Good Die Young
I pulled out of a dive and leveled out at 50 feet on the far edge of the runway. Suddenly....BOOM. I flew through another airplane going the opposite direction. We couldn't do that in a 100 times if we were trying. The right wing was vaporized in the the air and the rest of the damage was when it hit the ground. Luckily no damage to the engine or spinner. Most spectacular mid-air I've ever seen.
09-16-2014, 01:41 PM
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I pulled out of a dive and leveled out at 50 feet on the far edge of the runway. Suddenly....BOOM. I flew through another airplane going the opposite direction. We couldn't do that in a 100 times if we were trying. The right wing was vaporized in the the air and the rest of the damage was when it hit the ground. Luckily no damage to the engine or spinner. Most spectacular mid-air I've ever seen.
09-16-2014, 06:00 PM
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Hi Guys,
need some advice. I bought the DLE 20CC. what battery (LiPo) do you recommend for the ignition, and I need recommendation for Gas tank (Fuel) that fit in the P-51.
Thanks in advance
Meir
need some advice. I bought the DLE 20CC. what battery (LiPo) do you recommend for the ignition, and I need recommendation for Gas tank (Fuel) that fit in the P-51.
Thanks in advance
Meir
09-16-2014, 07:36 PM
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J301, I had a cooling problem with a DLE 20 with a pitts muffler. It turned out to be vapor lock because the pitts muffler can was right under the carb and not enough air flow in the upper rear cowl area. I used old flexible muffler ducting from the scoop below the spinner, above the motor mounts and back to even with front of carb. Then an air dam to create low pressure area to help hot air exit. See pictures not elegant but it works. I have almost 300 flights on this plane now, no heating problems.
