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Old 02-01-2010, 05:13 PM
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I may try one from B&D. Its the same one Yellow A/C uses. Its light weight and I have even used it in my 46lbs Halifax. It has a small cylinder built into the retract...

http://bdretracts.com/products.htm#pneumatic_retracts

B&D0013 Nose Gear Forward Nose Only $39.95

The nose gear and tail gear are the same.....

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Old 02-01-2010, 05:33 PM
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Default RE: ESM LA-7 From VQ Warbirds

I hadn't thought of using a nose gear for the tail? I have a couple small ones that might work there too.



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Old 02-02-2010, 02:23 AM
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Ty,

The paint for the cockpit looks like it matches well. What did you use?

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Old 02-02-2010, 11:10 AM
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Well I try to use what I have on hand. I was looking for a blue grye that I have seen on some documentation I have but I settled with a RLM 74 that was a violet grey. Well I primed the parts first and it turned out that the primer I used was a perfect RLM 74 match. Rustoleum Painters choice sandable primer. So that was my base colors . They may not be perfect but I felt they were close enought for the prototype..

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Old 02-03-2010, 11:47 AM
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He's my tail wheel setup. I don't have the gear doors installed yet, but the setup seems to work well. I still need to make sure the door hinges don't interfere with the rudder control wires.

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Old 02-04-2010, 05:52 PM
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Here's a shot of the motor mount and spinner. It fits nicely, but the spinner is only a 4 1/2 inch one and should be larger.

I think I need a dummy radial engine


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Old 02-04-2010, 06:52 PM
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Default RE: ESM LA-7 From VQ Warbirds

Jeff,
I think your spinner at 4.5" is about right . I just blew up a 3 view to full model size and 4.5" was right on the money ...I don't know if this pic will translate so it can be printed from here...

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Old 02-04-2010, 07:31 PM
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Ty,

It may be the right diameter, but I think it's too pointed. I used a standard Dave Brown spinner. It may look better with a P51 type spinner. I'll blow up your drawing and see if it matches.


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Old 02-05-2010, 11:53 AM
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Ty,

Here is a shot of the 4.5 inch spinner on the plane. As you can see it's exactly what your drawing shows. I also stuck a dummy radial in the cowl to see what it looked like. Not bad for a piece of paper



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Old 02-05-2010, 11:56 AM
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I also installed cannons in the cowl. I have to paint them, but I think they will look nice. Here's another shot of the spinner with the dummy engine behind it.



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Old 02-08-2010, 01:01 PM
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Got some more done on the LA-7 this weekend. I just need the gear and cockpit to finish it now. Here's some shots of the weathering I did:



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Old 02-08-2010, 01:08 PM
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Default RE: ESM LA-7 From VQ Warbirds

Jeff,

Your weathering job looks great...what do the tops of the wings look like?

oh and BTW...YOUR COCKPIT and SIERRA GEAR should be arriving at your door any day now!

CHEERS!

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Old 02-08-2010, 01:43 PM
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Default RE: ESM LA-7 From VQ Warbirds

What did you do to achieve the weathering effect?
Old 02-08-2010, 02:40 PM
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The wings are painted Solatex type fabric. I used a pencil to apply panel lines and will be adding some rivits too. I haven't weathered the wings yet.

I used some thinned grey acrylic paint for the weathering. Just applied it using a foam art brush, then wiped with a paper towel.

The exhaust stains were done with Testors gun metal and burnt metal paints, then wiped with an alcohol soaked rag before it dried. Same one the cannons.

A little grey paint goes a long way and really makes it look more realistic. The white on the tail looks much better now with a little dirt on it

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Old 02-08-2010, 02:43 PM
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Thomas,

Great! Then I can finish the plane and fly it I have all day Sunday and Monday to fly so I hope it gets here before then.

I will try and post a photo of the wings when they are finished. I can't fine a drawing of the panel lines for the under side of the wings. Anyone have one?


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Old 02-09-2010, 11:49 AM
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Thomas,

I got the gear and cockpit kit yesterday. I may be able to get it in the air this weekend now. I wish Ty would have painted my cockpit kit as that would have sped things up a little

Thanks for the speedy delivery!

Ty...what's the link to the instructions for your kits?

Here are a couple more shots of the spinner. Also, some panel lines on the wing. I hope you can see them. I just started adding the rivets last night and will weather the wings next.



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Old 02-09-2010, 12:09 PM
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Default RE: ESM LA-7 From VQ Warbirds

JMOHN,

PART I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADd1UEzKCoQ

PART II
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkOXce9pBW4

PART III
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lm3a-rFumDI

order here COCKPIT KITS HERE (bottom of page):
http://vqwarbirds.com/products/aircraft/ESMLA7.html

THANKS!

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Old 02-09-2010, 02:02 PM
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Thomas,

Thanks for the links! I couldn't remember them and I wanted to download them onto my iPhone before I left on a trip so I could watch them. It looks like Ty did a great job documenting all the installation.

I sure hope this plane flies as good as going to look



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Old 02-09-2010, 02:43 PM
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Those cockpit installation vids are great ! I've also seen one for the Corsair.

Is there one for the ESM Spitfire?
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You may want to check out the MPI spinners. I have one on my KMP Sea Fury and it really looks the part. They are fuller at the bottom and mid-point and much better looking then the P-51 style which is too narrow (trust me, I spent the money just to be disappointed). They are rather inexpensive too and mine balanced fine. Mine is a 5 inch.

http://www.maxxprod.com/mpi/mpi-11.html
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Old 02-17-2010, 11:24 AM
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Thanks for the recommendation on the spinner.

I finished the cockpit installation last weekend and now just have to install the receiver and get the CG right. I hope to do the maiden in two weeks (busy next weekend or I would then).

Here are a couple photos of my cockpit. Ignore the blue tape


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Old 02-17-2010, 11:09 PM
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Does anyone know what the weight will be when completed with a 50cc gasser and the ESM Landing gear? I saw the rated weight as being 16.5lbs, but Troy Built has stated that is the lightest possible weight with no retracts, a glow engine and only the needed assceries to fly. It looks to me the plane will weigh in closer to 20lbs. I have a 82" Skyshark P-40 and a 82" CMP Zero. The Zero was rated at 16.5 lbs but no one can build it that lite. Mine weighs 20.5 lbs and flys great I think this LA-7 will come in at of very near to 20lbs. I hope the ESM landing gear I ordered can handel the weight
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Thomas,

I got the gear and cockpit kit yesterday. I may be able to get it in the air this weekend now. I wish Ty would have painted my cockpit kit as that would have sped things up a little

Thanks for the speedy delivery!

Ty...what's the link to the instructions for your kits?

Here are a couple more shots of the spinner. Also, some panel lines on the wing. I hope you can see them. I just started adding the rivets last night and will weather the wings next.



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HI guys
I'm coming along with my LA 7 (now mounting the wing). I agree that the spinner is a tad small and should be more of an "acorn" shape. The LA 7 spinner left a very small opening around the cowl. Still, these spinners look fine and I have one on order. I am going to power mine with an epower system as well...contemplating the motor/batteries. I am going with A123 10S2P for some solid flight times. Contemplating the Scorpion, Hacker, Rimfire and Eflight as all possibilities. I want to see what the all up weight will be before I decide. I note that the wing is also stretched a bit which should help the flight characteristics. The Don Smith LA 7 is a 1/4.5 scale and has an 80 inch wing span with a cowl close to 13 inches in diameter! The Smith LA 7 was a great flier but very easy to snap/stall and once in a spin, it would not recover. I bet the ESM LA 7 will be much more forgiving!
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I got mine finished last night and just need to do the final electronics checks before it flys. The CG came out much farther forward than recommended, so I will need to move some stuff back to get it where it needs to be which is great! It's rare that you need to add weight in the tail on a plane

Here are a couple shots of the finished plane:

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Old 02-18-2010, 03:01 PM
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Great looking War Bird. What is your toal weight? I see you used the ESM landing gear. How well do you like it. I have a set coming form mine

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