Go Back  RCU Forums > RC Airplanes > RC Warbirds and Warplanes
Reload this Page >

NEW H9 P51 Mustang 60 ARF

Notices
RC Warbirds and Warplanes Discuss rc warbirds and warplanes in this forum.

NEW H9 P51 Mustang 60 ARF

Old 04-14-2012, 03:39 AM
  #1726  
chaos2984
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: pasadena, MD
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: NEW H9 P51 Mustang 60 ARF

yea i beefed up the rear tail mount.  I put a piece of plywood down and mounted a tail wheel bracket for a .60 size plane and just had to drill the hole a little bigger.  That seems to help some but still looks a little weak.  I will have to see on the taxi test.  It was just so bad factory it wanted to fold over.  Atleast this way it doesn't want to fold over as bad.  But we will see today
Old 04-26-2012, 04:43 PM
  #1727  
R/C Foolish
My Feedback: (6)
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: BILLERICA, MA
Posts: 1,331
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: NEW H9 P51 Mustang 60 ARF

ok, I'm all ready to go, I think.....I'm balanced right at 4-7/8" is this correct or should it be 4-1/2"???

R/C Foolish
Old 04-29-2012, 07:08 PM
  #1728  
tclaridge
Senior Member
 
tclaridge's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Centreville, VA
Posts: 628
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: NEW H9 P51 Mustang 60 ARF

IMO, Put the CG at 4.5†aft of the wing leading edge and NOT 4 7/8†per the manual.
Old 04-29-2012, 07:30 PM
  #1729  
R/C Foolish
My Feedback: (6)
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: BILLERICA, MA
Posts: 1,331
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: NEW H9 P51 Mustang 60 ARF

I did, after rereading thru the thread, I set CG at 4-1/2...too windy to do the maiden though this weekend here in new England...I did some taxi test, lowered the position of the tail wheel to give a better angle of attack. Trying to do whatever I can to avoid nosing over, too bad Hangar 9 didn't move the gear just a little farther forward...

R/C Foolish
Old 04-30-2012, 07:04 PM
  #1730  
tclaridge
Senior Member
 
tclaridge's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Centreville, VA
Posts: 628
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: NEW H9 P51 Mustang 60 ARF

I raked the gear forward. I think if you fly off grass, it is a must-mod. Rake the landing gear forward by adding a 1/8†spacer or shim under the back mounting bolts of the landing gear, and remove about 1/16†material under the front mounting bolts (a Dremel works fine for this).

Also, I created 3 degrees of wing twist by putting the ailerons up by 1/16†and the flaps down by 1/8â€. This will make the plan very stable, and avoid tip stalls. It works great!!
Old 05-01-2012, 02:30 AM
  #1731  
R/C Foolish
My Feedback: (6)
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: BILLERICA, MA
Posts: 1,331
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: NEW H9 P51 Mustang 60 ARF

When you raked the gear forward, did you have to do any mod to the wheel opening?

R/C Foolish
Old 05-01-2012, 03:43 AM
  #1732  
da Rock
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Near Pfafftown NC
Posts: 11,517
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default RE: NEW H9 P51 Mustang 60 ARF


ORIGINAL: R/C Foolish
...... too bad Hangar 9 didn't move the gear just a little farther forward...

R/C Foolish

Yes to that.

I usually angle the gear forward (as described by tclaridge) and it helps. Only problem is the wheel will be slightly canted in the wheelwell.
Old 05-02-2012, 04:57 PM
  #1733  
tclaridge
Senior Member
 
tclaridge's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Centreville, VA
Posts: 628
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: NEW H9 P51 Mustang 60 ARF

There is a slight angle to the gear doors when retracted, but it is not bad. They clear the wheel well without any mod.
Old 05-02-2012, 05:01 PM
  #1734  
R/C Foolish
My Feedback: (6)
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: BILLERICA, MA
Posts: 1,331
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: NEW H9 P51 Mustang 60 ARF

Ok, I canted the gear and changed the CG to 4-1/2...I'm ready for the maiden, hopefully this Sat.

R/C Foolish
Old 05-05-2012, 02:13 PM
  #1735  
R/C Foolish
My Feedback: (6)
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: BILLERICA, MA
Posts: 1,331
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: NEW H9 P51 Mustang 60 ARF

Well it was a very short maiden flight. Started to roll down runway, building speed and not pulling on elevator, plane broke the ground, started to climb applied a little elevator and she just did a slow roll to the left and went nose in. I believe it tip stalled, I tried to go full right aileron, nothiong. She is a total loss. Motor and gear ok though.....maybe I will try the Top Flight ARF.....

R/C Foolish
Old 05-05-2012, 04:25 PM
  #1736  
jet22b
Senior Member
 
jet22b's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Olympia, WA
Posts: 2,012
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default RE: NEW H9 P51 Mustang 60 ARF

R/C Foolish,
Sorry to hear about your maiden flight!! That was the same way my Blue Nose went in. As for the Top Flite P-51 ARF, you are going to love it I have one and I never look back at the Blue Nose. In fact I just came in from flying my Top Flite P-51 with a Thunder Tiger 1.30FS in the nose. I had a Magnum 1.20FS in her, but the engine gave out, so I pickup the Thunder Tiger from Tower Hobbies. I like this new setup!! Flies like a dream!!
Try the Top Flite ARF and see what you think!!
Again, sorry about your maiden flight!!!
Sonny
aka
jet22b
Old 05-05-2012, 06:56 PM
  #1737  
ALWAYSPDG
Senior Member
My Feedback: (1)
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Torrance, CA
Posts: 262
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: NEW H9 P51 Mustang 60 ARF

How much ground speed do you obtain before rotating the nose to lift off?

Is it possible you didn't have enough airspeed and as you climbed it tip stalled and rolled over?


Sorry to hear about your maiden flight, that bites!


Mike
Old 05-06-2012, 06:02 PM
  #1738  
chaos2984
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: pasadena, MD
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: NEW H9 P51 Mustang 60 ARF

sorry to hear about ur nose in.  But i too lost mine on the maiden flight as well.  But mine pancaked in.  Its repairable.  The wings need rebuilt a little and a new motor mount fire wall.   I had the club pro fly it first to get it up and trimmed out.  It was flying fine and was flying good.  But he was coming around at 1/2 throttle and it just quit.  He tried to bring it in as best he could but bad deal and it pushed the gear threw the wings.  The gear mounts are very strong just not the rest of the rib.  Im rebuilding it stronger.  And going for another test flight again after it is rebuilt.  Im getting close.  I'm going to get with a building guy and have him help me put everything back together after i have all the pieces  cut.  

But overall he said the plane was flying well and smooth  
Old 05-07-2012, 07:00 PM
  #1739  
tclaridge
Senior Member
 
tclaridge's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Centreville, VA
Posts: 628
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: NEW H9 P51 Mustang 60 ARF

R/C Foolish, I wish it went better for you. Sorry. I would be interested to know if it was a full throttle TO, and if so, what motor? Also, did you try the wing twist trick? Just trying to figure out why this bird is having so many problems.
I hope your next P-51 is a great success.
Old 06-06-2012, 05:37 AM
  #1740  
paladin
My Feedback: (9)
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Vestal, NY
Posts: 2,921
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default RE: NEW H9 P51 Mustang 60 ARF

anyone know when the next batch arives?

Joe
Old 07-04-2012, 04:32 PM
  #1741  
Jason Lewis
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: NEW H9 P51 Mustang 60 ARF

4 Month build. Finally finnished! V-2, 10 lb 4 oz, Saito 125A, Keleo functional Exhaust, Retract tail wheel, Sequenced Main Gear doors- tail wheel doors, functional radiator exhaust, Highly Detailed Full cockpit. Whew... it's been fun!
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Ax72906.jpg
Views:	63
Size:	109.5 KB
ID:	1778674   Click image for larger version

Name:	To43456.jpg
Views:	71
Size:	92.6 KB
ID:	1778675  
Old 07-04-2012, 04:35 PM
  #1742  
Jason Lewis
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: NEW H9 P51 Mustang 60 ARF

Gear up, with doors closed, radiator exhaust open
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Zx70693.jpg
Views:	49
Size:	90.7 KB
ID:	1778676   Click image for larger version

Name:	Fa86740.jpg
Views:	53
Size:	70.4 KB
ID:	1778677  
Old 07-04-2012, 04:37 PM
  #1743  
Jason Lewis
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: NEW H9 P51 Mustang 60 ARF

Tail wheel door mechanism, main door mech
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Vs55808.jpg
Views:	64
Size:	100.2 KB
ID:	1778678   Click image for larger version

Name:	Lg16196.jpg
Views:	69
Size:	58.5 KB
ID:	1778679  
Old 07-04-2012, 04:40 PM
  #1744  
Jason Lewis
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: NEW H9 P51 Mustang 60 ARF

Engine compartment, battery was eventually moved aft to ballance
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Qo40741.jpg
Views:	63
Size:	96.8 KB
ID:	1778680   Click image for larger version

Name:	Av67378.jpg
Views:	65
Size:	111.6 KB
ID:	1778681  
Old 07-04-2012, 04:43 PM
  #1745  
Jason Lewis
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: NEW H9 P51 Mustang 60 ARF

Cockpit
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Rp43796.jpg
Views:	68
Size:	68.6 KB
ID:	1778682   Click image for larger version

Name:	Fb88049.jpg
Views:	58
Size:	60.8 KB
ID:	1778683  
Old 07-04-2012, 04:47 PM
  #1746  
Jason Lewis
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: NEW H9 P51 Mustang 60 ARF

The Real plane.. Fantasy of flight. Orlando FL
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Ol31498.jpg
Views:	45
Size:	124.2 KB
ID:	1778684   Click image for larger version

Name:	Hc92050.jpg
Views:	33
Size:	122.7 KB
ID:	1778685  
Old 07-04-2012, 05:30 PM
  #1747  
jet22b
Senior Member
 
jet22b's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Olympia, WA
Posts: 2,012
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default RE: NEW H9 P51 Mustang 60 ARF

Jason Lewis,
You did a great job on your P-51!!! Please come back with your flight report. I have the Keleo functional Exhaust on my H9 Spitfire and just love it!! Yes your plane get more oil on it, but, that's the life of a warbird!!!
Sonny
aka
jet22b
Old 07-04-2012, 05:40 PM
  #1748  
Jason Lewis
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: NEW H9 P51 Mustang 60 ARF

Hatch and radio compartment
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Nl28702.jpg
Views:	64
Size:	164.5 KB
ID:	1778713   Click image for larger version

Name:	Gb89254.jpg
Views:	55
Size:	82.0 KB
ID:	1778714   Click image for larger version

Name:	Qv53846.jpg
Views:	66
Size:	118.1 KB
ID:	1778715  
Old 07-04-2012, 05:47 PM
  #1749  
Jason Lewis
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: NEW H9 P51 Mustang 60 ARF

My cockpit detail photos are on page 68 Post # 1682-1688
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Om32866.jpg
Views:	57
Size:	77.2 KB
ID:	1778716   Click image for larger version

Name:	Ie97971.jpg
Views:	41
Size:	47.7 KB
ID:	1778717   Click image for larger version

Name:	Qv54282.jpg
Views:	44
Size:	80.8 KB
ID:	1778718  
Old 07-05-2012, 08:52 AM
  #1750  
tclaridge
Senior Member
 
tclaridge's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Centreville, VA
Posts: 628
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: NEW H9 P51 Mustang 60 ARF

Jason, awesome job. Thx for sharing.

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.