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Forum: RC Jets
04-09-2015, 11:13 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 19,060
Posted By LQUAN

Got this one from Walmart. The best one of out...

Got this one from Walmart. The best one of out the previous 3 different brands. It has been 7 years. Replaced the gel 12V battery 3 times. The pump is still going strong. I use it for my warbird...
Forum: Kit Building
01-22-2015, 04:30 PM
Replies: 1,726
Views: 229,147
Posted By LQUAN

You took the words right out of my mouth Stikum. ...

You took the words right out of my mouth Stikum.

I used to build too. I love those detail kits from Yellow Aircraft. I consider myself as an expert builder. Now a day, I prefer to build and fly...
09-02-2014, 04:45 PM
Replies: 306
Views: 14,829
Posted By LQUAN

Most people who fly those multi-rotor don't...

Most people who fly those multi-rotor don't understand that when set to GPS mode, they cannot fly reliably 100% of the time. For example, if you have ever use a GPS in your vehicle, you know the...
10-14-2012, 02:10 PM
Replies: 607
Views: 101,062
Posted By LQUAN

RE: Yellow P-40 (under construction)

The top wings panel-lining is done. After the rivets, it still needs to be smooth down with 600 grit.

The rest are photos of the work in progress of the bottom wings. I just finished...
09-01-2012, 11:09 PM
Replies: 1,750
Views: 287,304
Posted By LQUAN

RE: P-40 Brotherhood (All P-40's Welcome)

I am modeling mine base on the one in black and white photo.

But no such luck in finding detailed photos for her. Not sure if she even still exist. Therefore, I model her after the one in...
09-01-2012, 10:19 PM
Replies: 607
Views: 101,062
Posted By LQUAN

RE: Yellow P-40 (under construction)

It has been a while, but I haven't given up on building this bird. My job has been keeping me away from this hobby. I am chipping away on this bird as much as I can on the weekends.

I spent...
08-31-2012, 02:11 PM
Replies: 1,750
Views: 287,304
Posted By LQUAN

RE: P-40 Brotherhood (All P-40's Welcome)

Hello Everyone,

Can I join this brotherhood, too? I have a Yellow P-40 in the work that most of you guys here already know. Work on the P-40 is slow due to extensive travelling for my job. ...
01-18-2012, 12:09 AM
Replies: 607
Views: 101,062
Posted By LQUAN

RE: Yellow P-40 (under construction)

Steve, thanks for the tips on using clear paint to seal the edge of the mask. I have always wondering how to avoid get paint not to seep under the mask. Liquid mask is too much trouble. I used...
01-16-2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 607
Views: 101,062
Posted By LQUAN

RE: Yellow P-40 (under construction)

Steve, that is a beautiful paint scheme by the way. How did you make that shark mouth?
01-16-2012, 10:22 AM
Replies: 607
Views: 101,062
Posted By LQUAN

RE: Yellow P-40 (under construction)

Yes, I can see overheating problem on a small OSTG55 on a P-40 due to the enormous spinner. You need to deflect the air upward to the cylinder.

My spinner backplate has lightning holes which...
01-14-2012, 11:49 PM
Replies: 607
Views: 101,062
Posted By LQUAN

RE: Yellow P-40 (under construction)

Recently, I have been working on the P-40 a little bit everyday. I have been taking a long break do my new demanding job. I just finished putting together a 120cc Edge 540T; a one-year long...
05-05-2011, 01:51 AM
Replies: 607
Views: 101,062
Posted By LQUAN

RE: Yellow P-40 (under construction)

I don't know if Orchard Supply Hardware (OSH) exists where you live. Even if it does, not all have them. It would be best to get them at McMaster. Part# 15205A32.

...
03-23-2011, 09:36 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,824
Posted By LQUAN

RE: Down & Locked elec. Gear conversion

Thanks for clearing that up.

I had my eyes D&L for a couple of years now. The original actuator design had a leadscrew came out of where the wire is coming out now when retracted. Plus the...
03-23-2011, 04:33 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,824
Posted By LQUAN

RE: Down & Locked elec. Gear conversion

[quote]ORIGINAL: ram3500-RCU



Hi Gary,

Can you show how long the leadscrew comes out behind the motor?
Looking at the motor you posted, I see a set of wire coming out where I...
03-17-2011, 01:36 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,824
Posted By LQUAN

RE: Down & Locked elec. Gear conversion

Hi Gary, I thought I saw you on my Y/A P-40K thread a few times.:)

I am thinking of sending my Y/A P-40 main retracts to D&L for electric conversion also. I know they can do the conversion on...
02-21-2011, 06:03 PM
Replies: 607
Views: 101,062
Posted By LQUAN

RE: Yellow P-40 (under construction)

Here are the latests...

I don't like to airbrush because of all the equipment cleaning that I have to deal with afterward. I have to make the painting worth while. It took me 3 weeks to...
02-17-2011, 08:11 PM
Replies: 607
Views: 101,062
Posted By LQUAN

RE: Yellow P-40 (under construction)

I only bought the hex bolts for the armor plate. I didn't think those hex bolts are used anywhere else.:)

The flat screws, I got more than I know what to do with. My company got them by the...
02-17-2011, 04:43 PM
Replies: 607
Views: 101,062
Posted By LQUAN

RE: Yellow P-40 (under construction)

Where else would you put these hex bolts beside the armor plate?
02-17-2011, 03:49 PM
Replies: 607
Views: 101,062
Posted By LQUAN

RE: Yellow P-40 (under construction)

Thanks ChickenHawk, I just ordered a bag. I'll post some photos as soon as these hex screws are installed and painted.
02-17-2011, 03:15 PM
Replies: 607
Views: 101,062
Posted By LQUAN

RE: Yellow P-40 (under construction)

Hi Chickenhawk, could you tell me which size of Hex Head Lag Screws you are using on the armor plate? Thanks.

I was out for 3 weeks trying to recover from a very bad bicycle injury, plus, I...
Replies: 4,979
Views: 912,101
Posted By LQUAN

RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System

Aurora 9 flight conditions firmware bug!

Has anyone ever setup multiple flight conditions on the Aurora 9? I am very disappointed and embarassed after recommended the Aurora 9 to a good friend....
01-23-2011, 11:27 AM
Replies: 607
Views: 101,062
Posted By LQUAN

RE: Yellow P-40 (under construction)

FireBee,

Empty Saddle on the starboard side? This is all I got. Looks like your friend has to handsketch the noseart from this photo.
01-01-2011, 12:16 PM
Replies: 607
Views: 101,062
Posted By LQUAN

RE: Yellow P-40 (under construction)

Well, since I have the camera out, might as well show some of the details that I have been working on...

Since my company has tons of these little screws that look like Slotted Head Captive...
01-01-2011, 10:42 AM
Replies: 607
Views: 101,062
Posted By LQUAN

RE: Yellow P-40 (under construction)

Thanks guys for the good compliment.

Charles, between the tedious work I have to do for a living and my family, I have to find something to concentrate on to forget all of the crap I have to...
12-31-2010, 06:06 PM
Replies: 607
Views: 101,062
Posted By LQUAN

RE: Yellow P-40 (under construction)

ChickenHawk, I noticed your window rims look like the full size. I didn't know they were aluminum. I thought you built them out of MinWax. I am thinking of building mine out of Bondo.

If you...
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