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Forum: Electric Indoor & Micro RC Flight
08-12-2007, 01:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,255
Posted By randy1985

RE: Guillows 20" Piper cub RC conversion

Hi 60buick,
I have the same guillows model and would like to convert it to rc. I'm fairly new to electrics so I'm not sure what motor or what to use in that department. If you have any...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-19-2006, 09:14 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 44,013
Posted By randy1985

RE: Thunder Tiger F8F Bearcat ARF - Navy Version

Do you think the cowling will conseal the little zenoa gas engine? Also, is there enough room to put in air retracts? I can't wait to hear the flight report. Your bearcat looks awesome!
Forum: Kit Building
08-01-2006, 09:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 590
Posted By randy1985

RE: Pica 1/8 Corsair

Whrjr1, there is one rolled plan with the wings and the fusalge on it. That is the plans I got with my kit, it builds fast and looks great. I'll try to post some pictures of mine in a couple of...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-21-2006, 08:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 840
Posted By randy1985

RE: GP AT-6 Texan ARF WINGS needed

Instead of the plastic wingtips, you may try to carve some wingtips out of balsa
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-08-2006, 10:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 654
Posted By randy1985

RE: Engine placement for GP AT-6 Texan

Im rebuilding a GP AT-6 with a thundertiger .46. Moving the engine foward would not pose a safety concern, actually moving it forward will help with c.g. of the plane. AT-6's are known to be tail...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-02-2006, 08:14 PM
Replies: 1,608
Views: 468,478
Posted By randy1985

RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods

Thanks corsair jock! I purchased the canopy and it will be in shortly. (My corsair is modeled after the checkerboard squadron of WWII, VMF-312 #530). I will post a pic when I finish.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-27-2006, 01:33 PM
Replies: 1,608
Views: 468,478
Posted By randy1985

RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods

I was wondering if the top-flite corsair canopy would fit on the pica 1/8 scale corsair? (I messed mine up trying to paint it). If any body has any suggestions they would be greatly appreciated.
Forum: RC Jets
09-21-2005, 10:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,610
Posted By randy1985

RE: Painting with Latex

Thanks for the advice but it will be awhile before I am able to use it due to hurricane rita. I will start building again after the storm.
Forum: RC Jets
09-20-2005, 10:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,610
Posted By randy1985

RE: Painting with Latex

I got some latex paint mixed at home depot. I tested the paint using a testers airbrush and compressor and the results are not good. Any tips?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-21-2005, 11:07 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,296
Posted By randy1985

RE: New Top Flite P51D

Thanks Richard, I am going to purchase the 85 degree retracts and robostruts.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-20-2005, 08:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,296
Posted By randy1985

RE: New Top Flite P51D

I got my 1/7 P-51 this past week and I am very excited to start building. Richard, I see you used the robart 85 degree retracts, but the plans call for robart 90 degree. Is it because you used the...
Forum: Kit Building
03-18-2005, 03:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,425
Posted By randy1985

RE: top flite p-47

I test flew the p-47 this morning and it flew good. It wanted to climb quit a bit but once I throttled back to half it smoothed out. After about 5 minutes I noticed a weird vibrating noise and...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-13-2005, 10:31 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 31,855
Posted By randy1985

RE: Hanger 9 AT-6

I have been reading about replacing the stock gear with robart mech. and robart gear. What mods. will have to be done to the mounting rails for the robarts to fit and work properly?
Forum: Kit Building
03-12-2005, 03:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,425
Posted By randy1985

RE: top flite p-47

Kram51, how did you post your pictures on this forum? I was able to post a picture in the gallery. I am courious as to how it works.
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-12-2005, 01:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 803
Posted By randy1985

RE: Dragon Lady CG

The instructions say to balance it between 3 1/4" and 3 1/2" from the leading edge. I have mine with a Thundertiger .46 with a slimline pitts style muffler. It flys pretty fast but slows up nicely...
Forum: Kit Building
03-12-2005, 01:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,425
Posted By randy1985

RE: top flite p-47

I went out to the field this morning and a cross wind was blowing. It pick up quickly and I decided to wait for a better day. I got a digital camera and hopefully I can post a few pictures today.
Forum: Kit Building
03-09-2005, 12:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,425
Posted By randy1985

RE: top flite p-47

I was fine tunning the .75 and found that when the engine was running at the mid range it would billow smoke as if it were rich and then when I went to idol it quit. I think it might be over-heating...
Forum: Kit Building
03-08-2005, 12:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,425
Posted By randy1985

RE: top flite p-47

I am completed with my 1/7 Jug. I am hoping this weekend will be a good one for flying. It weighed 9.5lbs and with the supertiger .75 I hope it will perform in a scale type manner. I balanced it...
Forum: Kit Building
12-18-2004, 07:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,261
Posted By randy1985

RE: Who has built a Toplflight Warbird

I am almost finished with my 1/7 scale P-47. All I have to do is mount the air tank and secure the canopy and were flying. I have a s.t. 75 and the Top-Flite in cowl muffler, flaps and robart...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-30-2004, 05:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,630
Posted By randy1985

RE: Pica 1/8 F4U Corsair

I C.G. the corsair today and found out how tail heavy it was. I put almost 1/2 lb. in the nose for it to balance. Did you have the same problem? The battery pack and receiver are right up against...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-28-2004, 10:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,630
Posted By randy1985

RE: Pica 1/8 F4U Corsair

How far is the C.G. on the corsair? I measured 3.5 inches from the leading edge on the plans. Is 3.5 inches right or not? The advice you gave on the cowl flaps worked, there is plenty of area for...
Forum: Kit Building
10-22-2004, 09:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,425
Posted By randy1985

RE: top flite p-47

I have the 1/7 scale P-47 almost completed. I am going to try to test run the supertiger .75 today. Is a 13x6 the right prop size? I have the TF in-cowl muffler and the baffle. I covered mine in...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-18-2004, 09:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,630
Posted By randy1985

RE: Pica 1/8 F4U Corsair

What did you cover the corsair in? It looks really good. I covered mine in ultracote corsair blue with a yellow ring around the front of the cowl. I put in a hangar 9 pilot 1/7 scale. What kind of...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-18-2004, 06:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,630
Posted By randy1985

RE: Pica 1/8 F4U Corsair

How would you go about cutting out the cowl flaps? I am unsure of how to do it. Also, how would you reattached the cowl flaps once they have been cut away? Any suggestions welcomed!


Corsair...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-16-2004, 06:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,630
Posted By randy1985

RE: Pica 1/8 F4U Corsair

Purchased a thundertiger .61 and a slim line muffer today. I was wondering if the cowl fit tight on the fuse becuase it does on mine. Did you have to cut out cowl flaps? It doesn't look like you...
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