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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-08-2023, 04:59 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 60,317
Posted By szempruw

Pica P51 Manual

I scanned and e-mailed a copy to him in pieces. If you can make one pdf and then a zip or compressed file that this forum accepts due to size limitations, then please do it. Post it. I don't have the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-23-2022, 05:19 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 25,237
Posted By szempruw

To anybody who reads this old post. I have direct...

To anybody who reads this old post. I have direct experience with both Flite-Metal and Aerofoil. I can tell you that the Aerofoil s too thin. You can't peel the backing off wothout getting wrinkles....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-30-2022, 10:36 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 60,317
Posted By szempruw

eCalc CG Calculator Software Change

I am happy to report that after sending a copy of the on-line CG Calculator Review noted above, that Markus Muller actively considered my recommended changes and is implementing them. See the updated...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-27-2022, 09:38 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 60,317
Posted By szempruw

You are quite welcome. I'm glad I could help....

You are quite welcome. I'm glad I could help. That is what this forum is all about. I can see that you perhaps exceeded my build in many ways.

First, I can see great detail and it is like eye...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
12-24-2021, 10:31 AM
Replies: 377
Views: 148,348
Posted By szempruw

I'm asking those that built The Proctor Nieuport...

I'm asking those that built The Proctor Nieuport 11, Do you think the Saito R19 3 cylinder would be too much for this plane?.

From a Laser 80, 690 g, the R19 is 1205 with muffler and ignition...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-10-2021, 07:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 16,115
Posted By szempruw

Can someone post the ID dimensions of the engine...

Can someone post the ID dimensions of the engine bay? I'm curious how much room exists for alternate engine types.

i.e. wondering if a twin 30cc rotated 90 deg would fit. Always wanted a twin in a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-31-2021, 05:07 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 60,317
Posted By szempruw

Don't forget to do everything you can to remove...

Don't forget to do everything you can to remove weight from the tail. I'm still fighting tail heavy CG plane. Choose lighter balsa, make lightening holes, fabric the rudder, anything you can think...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-11-2021, 07:57 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 60,317
Posted By szempruw

Hey Predhead, Your plane's looking good. I like...

Hey Predhead, Your plane's looking good. I like to watch the progress of a build. I have a suggestion. Think about setting up a build log on this site. You can post all your pictures and it will be...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-16-2021, 06:08 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 60,317
Posted By szempruw

Air Show Waukegan

This past 9/11/2021 I had the chance to display the nearly completed model. With lot's of effort, I'm down to 29.03 lbs. and at about 7.3% Static Margin or about .33 in. more tail heavy than I would...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-19-2021, 07:54 AM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 294,909
Posted By szempruw

P51 Gear Doors

I don't see anyone answering your request, so I thought I'd respond with what I did.

The gear doors were made from resin/fiberglass before I cut out the bays to ensure conformity to the wing....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-24-2021, 10:35 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 60,317
Posted By szempruw

P51 CG Calculation and Correct Location

My main concern and why I'm writing this is that the CG location is "good enough" to maiden the flight of plane that took a long time to build, and I hate to stall and crash on the first flight.

I...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-20-2021, 08:56 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 60,317
Posted By szempruw

Taking Weight Off Tail

Starting at 29.3 lbs., I identified and removed weight, mostly from the tail end. The Century Jet Tail wheel is about 181 g. I recently found that Spektrum/e-Flite came out with 60cc size gear and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-09-2021, 07:35 PM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 294,909
Posted By szempruw

PREDHEAD wrote: "I started locating the landing...

PREDHEAD wrote: "I started locating the landing gear? what degrees do I angel the gear to the main spar?"

The answer is 85 deg to account for the dihedral. Just extend the gear to make sure your...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-03-2021, 08:47 AM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 294,909
Posted By szempruw

Tail Wheel Steering

PREDHEAD wrote: "I am having trouble figuring out the robart 580rse tail steerable retract to use pull pull linkage ? does anyone have pictures off the proper way to install the rudder to the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-20-2021, 06:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,264
Posted By szempruw

Did you ever fly your Mustang? What was the final...

Did you ever fly your Mustang? What was the final weight and CG location that you decided to try?
Forum: Suggestions
04-16-2021, 06:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,128
Posted By szempruw

"Pica P51" which is in my build log. So it was...

"Pica P51" which is in my build log. So it was broken.
Forum: Suggestions
04-12-2021, 06:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,128
Posted By szempruw

Your Thread Search is NOT Working

Ran simple searches and everything is coming back Not Found and try simpler words.
Forum: Marketplace
04-12-2021, 06:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 277
Posted By szempruw

1/5 scale Pica P51 ABS Scoop

Looking to replace ABS scoop. Don't want Fiberglass Specialties. Let me know if you have one.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-21-2021, 07:51 AM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 294,909
Posted By szempruw

Nearly Finished

I'm down to the last few posts on my Build Log for the 89" Pica kit I started on this site over 5 years ago. It was a fun build. I worked on it part time, in between other planes. It's a little too...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-21-2021, 07:41 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 60,317
Posted By szempruw

Nearly Finished

I'm getting close to my final posting of this build. I have a few more details and perhaps end this log with a summary of flying it

I need to add an access to the needle valve for adjustment of at...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-05-2021, 06:35 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 60,317
Posted By szempruw

Decals

Need to add some small ones too. The large ones are vinyl. The small will be water slide.
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-02-2021, 06:55 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 60,317
Posted By szempruw

Painting a Red Tail

When your friend who has a spray booth offers to paint your plane, you take him up on it. It was nice to see some color on it after staring at aluminum. I used KlasKote epoxy satin. We added a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-10-2021, 07:58 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 60,317
Posted By szempruw

Finished Flite Metal Wing Details

I'll spend the day adding / tracing minor wing details, I traced the major panels with a black ballpoint pen. I added a bunch of rivet lines but it's driving me crazy to over do it per my guide. I'll...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-28-2021, 08:28 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 60,317
Posted By szempruw

Flite Metal Almost Done

I just have a few small parts to finish. The gear covers are kind of fun to see the concave shape stick well. The scuffing of the panels will be next to get that brushed aluminum effect. Some panels...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-18-2021, 10:14 AM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 294,909
Posted By szempruw

I have a link below to a Mustang at my local...

I have a link below to a Mustang at my local airport. It has some great restoration photos for those interested. They now have two Mustangs!! I think it's time for a visit.

Welcome to the Warbird...
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