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Forum: Beginners
05-25-2005, 10:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 459
Posted By J421

receiver question

A friend of mine recently gave me his old futaba receiver and transmitter. I'm not sure as to how old it is, but wanted to check if it's legal to use for glow powered planes. It's a futaba FP-R114H...
Forum: Beginners
05-22-2005, 03:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 674
Posted By J421

RE: which fuel

Thanks for all the responses. Is there a clear advantage between, say, 5%, 10%, and 15%? I'll be using the engine for casual use (I'm not racing or anything).

thanks
Forum: Beginners
05-21-2005, 12:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 674
Posted By J421

which fuel

I'll be using an OS .61FX in my plane, and was wondering which type of fule to use, and what percentage of nitro.

Thanks
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
05-17-2005, 08:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 570
Posted By J421

Scale pilot question

I'm near completion of my TF P-51d mustang gold edition (not the giant), and was looking for a 1/7 scale pilot figure. There's a small note on the box, that recommends the TOPQ9000, but this does not...
Forum: Beginners
05-16-2005, 08:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,195
Posted By J421

RE: SERVO QUESTION for Futaba 7CAP

Just wanted to add that they're pneumatic retracts, not mechanical. Would I still need a high torque servo or a specialized servo?
Forum: Beginners
05-16-2005, 08:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,195
Posted By J421

RE: SERVO QUESTION for Futaba 7CAP

bruce88123,

I didn't think about the retracts! This is my first time using retracts, and they might need a special servo. I'm using the Century Jet pneumatic retracts for my TF p-51 mustang....
Forum: Beginners
05-16-2005, 10:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,195
Posted By J421

RE: SERVO QUESTION for Futaba 7CAP

Thanks for the info so far. Bruce88123, that was my next question. Here's where I'm going to need servos:

Throttle
Right Flap
Left Flap
Airleron
Retracts
Elevator
Rudder/Tailwheel
Forum: Beginners
05-15-2005, 03:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,195
Posted By J421

RE: Futaba 7CAP question

I have another ques regarding this radio. I noticed that the PCM version comes with (4) digital S3151 servos. I'd need an additional 3 servos to complete my build. Tower Hobbies doesn't have any...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-13-2005, 11:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,471
Posted By J421

RE: Monokote for a P-51D

I have a ques about a servo setup. For the airleron servo, a few friends have recommended using a double ended ball joint to connect both airlerons. I'm a little cautious, however, as to if this will...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-11-2005, 05:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By J421

RE: TF P-51 spinner ques

I think I'm going to start off with the dave brown spinner - maybe move up at a later time. I'm confused, however, as to which adapter to get. The link is:

...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-11-2005, 11:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By J421

TF P-51 spinner ques

Just wondering if there are any recommendations as to which spinner to put on my Top Flite P-51D gold edition (not giant).
I've been recommended the Dave Brown spinners, but I'm not sure which...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-10-2005, 03:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,471
Posted By J421

RE: Monokote for a P-51D

Thanks again for all the responses! I'm going to have to decide from so many choices.

I've actually been flying for quite some time now - unfortunately, however, I've never actually got involved...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-10-2005, 11:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,471
Posted By J421

RE: Monokote for a P-51D

I'm going to search some more for different paint schemes. If I decide to go with a checkered cowl, I'm guessing I'll have to paint it. Today, however, I found this on Towerhobbies website:

...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-10-2005, 11:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,471
Posted By J421

RE: Monokote for a P-51D

Thanks for all the responses! I'm going to a search for schemes. Also, does anyone know about how much covering I'm going to need?

Thanks again!


PS: I know it's a little off topic, but...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-09-2005, 09:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,471
Posted By J421

Monokote for a P-51D

I'm close to finishing my Top Flite P-51D mustang (gold edition). I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations as to which monokote colors to get and how much. I'm thinking of going with the "Big...
Forum: Kit Building
05-09-2005, 07:39 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 707,483
Posted By J421

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Just want to say that I'm working on the same plane. I have a question, though. Should I cover the "rudder" with balsa wood? - or should I leave it and just cover it directly with monokote? I noticed...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-07-2005, 02:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 527
Posted By J421

In-Cowl muffler advice

We're finishing up our Top Flite P-51D gold edition (NOT the giant scale), and we wanted to use an in-cowl muffler. We're going to use the OS .61FX engine. Which in-cowl muffler do you recommend for...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
05-05-2005, 07:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,263
Posted By J421

RE: BLT vs. SLOW STICK

Perhaps if anyone has any photos of the blt and ths slow stick together (for comparison)?
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
05-05-2005, 03:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,263
Posted By J421

RE: BLT vs. SLOW STICK

Just out of curiousity, does anyone have any pics of their slow stick/blt?
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
05-03-2005, 08:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 704
Posted By J421

RE: Battery Choice

I think I'll stick with a nimh or a nicd. NiMH and NiCd batteries do not have the risks that Lithium batteries have, right? I've been reading that lithium batteries can cause a possible fire. Can...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
05-03-2005, 04:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 577
Posted By J421

Your favorite park flyer

I'm just about to buy a park flyer - probably the blt or the slow stick. Just wondering what you recommend in terms of a park flyer that can be flown in a relatively small field.

Thanks
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
05-03-2005, 03:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 704
Posted By J421

RE: Battery Choice

wow, thanks for all the info! After reading it, I'm wondering about my radio system. I purchased the Futaba 7CAP a few weeks ago, to use on my P-51 I'm building. The futaba setup came with two...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
05-02-2005, 07:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 704
Posted By J421

Battery Choice

I'll be purchasing my first park flyer soon, and will need some extra equipment (I've had experience with 'regular sized' scale airplanes). I'm looking at batteries. (I'm either going to go with the...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
04-30-2005, 08:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,263
Posted By J421

RE: BLT vs. FUNDANGO

After gathering advice and doing some research, I think i should change the title to BLT vs. SLOW STICK. I have a few more questions, though. Are the wings on the slow stick made of foam? Also, which...
Forum: Beginners
04-30-2005, 07:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 435
Posted By J421

RE: servo question

Thanks for the info - I'll check the numbers on my radio and re-post.

Joe
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