Pica FW 190 D
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On my spinners, I used 1/8th trim tape or 1/16 to get the outline and continued it with blue masking tape.
On my spinners, I used 1/8th trim tape or 1/16 to get the outline and continued it with blue masking tape.
I am a little ahead of you though as my D9 has around 10 flights on it. Regardless, it would be cool to get them together.
while I do love this Pica D9, If I were to build another one, I would do some serious mods to update the design. I would eliminate the maple rail engin mounts and the box fuel tank area. Also, I would build up the fin to make it more sale. The sheet fin just does not look right with it's transition into the fuse. I think this is an area where the Top flite kit was a little closer.
How was the Skyshark kit? They had mentioned they may make some of thier kits avasilable for short runs. Kinda wish I would have snagged one up. They were kind of expensive though.
I hear ya with the larger scale. More options available.
Looking forward to the reports on the ESM 50cc. You seem to be the only one close to a maiden. I am sure it will fly well.
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The skyshark kits are nice.. very light and mine flew like a missle. I added flaps and it still landed fast. I want to build another but like you mentioned, they are too pricy and for that, I can get bigger. I have several 1/5th scale kits that need completion and some to be started so I think I'm good for a while..unless that super deal comes along. I'm slowly walking away from building kits but I would've liked to had a Pica/platt D9 behind me before I go.
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Ram, have you built an IMP kit? If so how did you like them? They are a little pricey as well, but if you get quality and some accesories it would be worth it. They have a lot of designs.
Maybe in the future there will be more, better ARF's, but I am and will alway be a builder, and for now, there are tons more options with the kits.
Maybe in the future there will be more, better ARF's, but I am and will alway be a builder, and for now, there are tons more options with the kits.
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I'm with you on the Hardwood rail motor mounts grimmace . It was a bad idea . After a while they start to crush .Even with a coat of epoxy on them .Mind you mine have lasted since about 1999.
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Ram, have you built an IMP kit? If so how did you like them? They are a little pricey as well, but if you get quality and some accesories it would be worth it. They have a lot of designs.
Maybe in the future there will be more, better ARF's, but I am and will alway be a builder, and for now, there are tons more options with the kits.
Ram, have you built an IMP kit? If so how did you like them? They are a little pricey as well, but if you get quality and some accesories it would be worth it. They have a lot of designs.
Maybe in the future there will be more, better ARF's, but I am and will alway be a builder, and for now, there are tons more options with the kits.
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...ghlight=imp+d9
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Ok, here are some pics and a video. You will notice the DLE 20 performs very well. Skyshark spinner.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zE767SIYcuw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zE767SIYcuw
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I finally found one of these for the right price. It's the Dave platt version. What's the difference between the pica and platt. Other then the wingspan if that be the case. How fast do you think one can build this?? My goal is three weeks.. Is this unrealistic?
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Mine took about 4 years ... Then again that was on and off tinkering. The cowl got eaten by an unravelling spinner , if anyone is wondering why it's all chewed up ..That's micro balloons and epoxy holding it all together .Been too lazy to repaint it ..
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Yah Ramm, I went out Saturday and Sunday. Flew great on Saturday. On Sunday though, I bought more gas on the way out to the field and had engine problems. Has anyone experienced this with gas? This was the only thing that changed. Same oil, percentage everything. I would not be surprised if this could be an issue with common pump gas. Maybe I should move to Coleman fuel Then at least I know it is consistent.
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OK, so this thing is really cool. It was mounted underneath as a parasite and dropped. Would glide, guided to target. The "Hagelkorn". I am thinking of building one of these and having a buddy fly it down. I will put all the release mechanism in the Hagelkorn itself. No room in my D9 now!
http://www.luft46.com/missile/bv246.html
http://www.luft46.com/missile/bv246.html
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I discovered my engine problem tonight. I traced it back to an intermittent connection in my ignition battery. Now let me just say this took some extensive chasing to find, but once I did, all was well. Being relatively new to gassers, (5 years) I have to say that the batteries on these electronic ignitions cannot be overlooked. To be honest, I wish I had a mag on all of my gassers, but that is just not practical.
All seems right with the world now though, hopefully will get in some flights on Wednesday.
Also Ram, If you have nothing else to do for those 3 weeks it might happen. There is a lot of work to do on this plane. I would never try to discourage anyone, but that is a short lead time. Not sure on which engine you had in mind, but this DLE 20 is ideal. It will take extensive modifications from stock, but this will be much easier during the initial build than as a retrofit later.
All seems right with the world now though, hopefully will get in some flights on Wednesday.
Also Ram, If you have nothing else to do for those 3 weeks it might happen. There is a lot of work to do on this plane. I would never try to discourage anyone, but that is a short lead time. Not sure on which engine you had in mind, but this DLE 20 is ideal. It will take extensive modifications from stock, but this will be much easier during the initial build than as a retrofit later.