SWORDSN

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Sorry, I was turned around looking at the pic. I've got it now

donddsms

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Balanced the spinner last night. At least I made a two hour attempt to improve the balance. This was a first for me and I had quite a learning curve (and I haven't mastered it). Anyone out there with a better take on this please let me know, I have a lot to learn.
First, I was impressed with how massive the spinner back plate is. It has a lot of inertia, and is much heavier than any props I am thinking of using. So I can appreciate that this could be the source of most of the vibration issues of this plane.
I picked up Dubro Tru-Spin Prop Balancer from Tower, thinking that it would be able to handle the size of the spinner. It works fine for the back plate, but for the cone you have to improvise, supporting one end of the balance rod with your fingers.

One of the things I learned by the trial-and-error method we modelers depend on: before removing any aluminum, give the disk a good spin. Watch it edge-on to be sure it isn't wobbling. I didn't do this first time through. After an hour I obtained perfect balance (I thought), removed disk, replaced it and re-checked balance. Totally different this time. Another hour and now it's as close to being balanced as I can get.
I would like to hear of other ways to do this.
Don

donddsms

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What is the best way to secure a pilot figure to the cockpit seat? Not really interested in having him attempt to bail out. I'm thinking of adding plywood underneath the seat area below the cockpit floor, the running a wood dowel up through the seat and performing an epoxy colonoscopy. Velcro on the seat would be easier, but would it work?

dasintex

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I use a Black ZipTie, across the waist of the Pilot, like a seat belt and through a hole in the floor on each side of the seat; under the floor inside the fuselage I glue in a strip of Ply or Balsa to give the Zip Tie something to anchor around to; the black Zip Tie is not readily seen when looking through the canopy.

SWORDSN

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I used the dowel and lots of canopy glue.

Lifer

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I lift up his flight jacket, drill a pilot hole thru the chest, then sink a drywall screw thru the hole. Flip the fuse over, dribble a little glue on the threads, and he's there to stay.

donddsms

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Thanks guys. Those are all great ideas I appreciate the help.
Don

DUCATIKID

A cable tie (zip tie) is what i use

donddsms

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Here's my pilot. After shopping online for a scale pilot figure and experiencing sticker-shock, I decided to try to economize. This is a "ken" doll. I think it was $7.00. The legs don't articulate, so I did some knee replacement surgery with Robart hinges. A friend made the flight jacket. He looks pretty young but he fits in the seat.

DUCATIKID

Wow, Barbie is sure to be turned on by that outfit! i considered one of my daughters (male) dolls but she would not part with them so i bought a pilot from Best Pilots unpainted and it was very reasonably priced for such a well detailed figure

SWORDSN

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Looks like he might bail when a Zero opens up on him

Lifer

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Don't ask, don't tell.

SWORDSN

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Well I completed flight 121 on my P40 I noticed the engine flexed some when I pushed down on the prop. After removing the cowl I could see that the firewall is flexing at the top glue joint. I have cleaned it good and I'm considering a fix. Has anyone else had this issue?

mikes68charger

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I use a nice 2in wood screw up his but from the bottom with a big popsicle stick going from one side for the screw. And some canopy gluse for his back

Lifer

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Same issue for me. One of mine has a G-62 and it really flexed. Epoxy/milled fiberglass fillet on the inside plus wood screws from the sides.

121 flights? Pretty darned impressive. I love the way mine flies, but landings remain a challenge. Do you 2-wheel land or 3-point?

SWORDSN

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Have been working on the repair much like you and mike outlined.
I have found that she likes a little speed when landing and it's always on 2 wheels.... just be ready on the rudder.

Lifer

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Ditto on the rudder! I have come to the conclusion that if I want to fly and have fun, take the P-47. If I want some adrenaline and raised blood pressure, take the P-40. The P-40 is still one of the best looking planes I have ever seen. It has character!!!

SWORDSN

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It's the same for me.The P47 is about like a trainer... almost.

DUCATIKID

I agree with the remarks about the landing! 2 wheeled landings are best and good rudder control is a must, bust doesn't it just look the best when it's flying! when i want a harder plane to land i take the 109

SWORDSN

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Have not flown a 109 yet,but I bet it's the hardest to keep straight...

Lifer

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Tower is now showing limited stock available. Given their pattern, I suspect the GS P-40 is going out of program soon. Might buy one while you have the chance.

pacoflyer

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I've got one of these beauties NIB that I was thinking about selling.
Let me know if anyone is interested.

Thanks,
paul

Ethem Ozgur

Experience pilots/builders,

Recently I bought TF giant P-40 and DLE-55 engine and its accessories. While searching internet I found out some electric on board starters for DLE-55. Is it suitable to fit the DLE-55 and such kind of electric starter into the cowling without any cutouts?

I want to keep scale looking of the plane as much as I can, so before ordering an electric starter, it will be perfect to know it fits inside the cowl without any cuts.

Regards,
Ozgur

dmyers0403

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I can take a measurement on my DL that has the onboard starter from center crank to outer edge of starter if that helps. Main gear ring at front of engine prevents any dummy engine to be installed in an open cowl such as the P47 or Corsair. Since the P40 has the spinner to cowl, the big gear ring should be no problem. The SDS starter has worked great for me. Dont forget to use servo on choke as it is a must.

Ethem Ozgur

Dear Dmyers0403,

That would be great if you can measure that. So if I did not understand wrong, you have P-40 and already installed SDS starter which is the same in below link;

http://www.sdshobby.com/special-elec...e-p-11462.html

Ozgur