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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-18-2019, 05:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 20,223
Posted By smithsfallsbirdguy

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/20150703_133723_c8eea0581b3630c387579bf685fb78c99c77781c.jpg...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-28-2014, 05:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 20,223
Posted By smithsfallsbirdguy

I also balanced at 5" with wheels up and upside...

I also balanced at 5" with wheels up and upside down. I am using a carbon fiber spinner from hobby king, not very heavy . I also had a nice scale tail wheel but opted for a simple wire one with a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-28-2014, 12:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 20,223
Posted By smithsfallsbirdguy

Hey Chuck What is your is your weight before...

Hey Chuck
What is your is your weight before the lead
how far back from the leading edge are you balancing it
I also used fiberglass and latex paint .75 oz glass
mine is 30lbs before adding 6 1/2...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-13-2014, 01:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,758
Posted By smithsfallsbirdguy

Just about ready for paint, DLE85 for power and...

Just about ready for paint, DLE85 for power and Shindin retractshttp://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1977780http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1977781
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-01-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 20,223
Posted By smithsfallsbirdguy

Mine is framed up and ready for sheeting, did you...

Mine is framed up and ready for sheeting, did you guys get anymore flights this summer, any more thoughts about this bird.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-02-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 63,221
Posted By smithsfallsbirdguy

RE: AVRO LANCASTER

Maiden today, a bit scary on take off due to trim issues. after a couple of minutes of trimming she settled down. smooth and good on landing.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-15-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 63,221
Posted By smithsfallsbirdguy

RE: AVRO LANCASTER

Hey Norm
Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner but I have been having computer problems. You are right about the latex paints not being glow fuel proof, you could still use them but you would have...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-11-2013, 04:38 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 63,221
Posted By smithsfallsbirdguy

RE: AVRO LANCASTER

Hey Norm
heard your not a fan of painting, I must admit it is my favourite part. You have got to try latex, it is the way to go, home depot sells small sample containers that they will mix to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-25-2013, 04:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 20,223
Posted By smithsfallsbirdguy

RE: Ziroli Spitfire

Sorry
just to clarify my post was to Chuck

Thanks
Chris
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-25-2013, 04:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 20,223
Posted By smithsfallsbirdguy

RE: Ziroli Spitfire

Nice!
I just got back from the RAM show in New Jersey and after watching your videos I could not resist getting the plans and peices for the Spitfire. I will be putting one of the new DLE 85s in...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-19-2013, 04:08 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 63,221
Posted By smithsfallsbirdguy

RE: AVRO LANCASTER

Norm

That web site for the colours is awsome Thanks

Nigel

Rub downs look great, really looking forward to them.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-19-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 63,221
Posted By smithsfallsbirdguy

RE: AVRO LANCASTER

Thanks Norm
Putting on the rivets was very great fun. NOT!! I stopped at about 1500. They look so good when they are on though I could not imagine her with out them. What paint are the paint codes...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-19-2013, 12:39 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 63,221
Posted By smithsfallsbirdguy

RE: AVRO LANCASTER

Couple more photos
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-19-2013, 12:38 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 63,221
Posted By smithsfallsbirdguy

RE: AVRO LANCASTER

Well I have officially made it to ARF stage, motors are installed, retracts are mounted and working and paint was completed this weekend, next step is to install the radio, hook up the servos and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-12-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 63,221
Posted By smithsfallsbirdguy

RE: AVRO LANCASTER

Wardrdlvr

I must admit that I still use the EZ cote. It is just so easy that I can`t resisit it. It works fine on thicker wood and I did my whole lancaster fuse with it. I did hear that if you...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-31-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 63,221
Posted By smithsfallsbirdguy

RE: AVRO LANCASTER

I am hoping to start mounting motors and hardware in the next week or two, I have already tested the motors on a stand and mounted one on the plane to see how it will work. the nacelles are...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-31-2013, 08:05 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 63,221
Posted By smithsfallsbirdguy

RE: AVRO LANCASTER

A few more photos, found some nice 3blade aluminium spinners at Hobby King for about $15, not exactly scale but nice
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-31-2013, 08:00 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 63,221
Posted By smithsfallsbirdguy

RE: AVRO LANCASTER

My lanc is coming along. I did have a bad experience with a product called EZE KOte. It is a water based producted used to fiberglass instead of epoxy. When I put it on the wing as directed the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-31-2013, 07:44 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 63,221
Posted By smithsfallsbirdguy

RE: AVRO LANCASTER

I ordered the retracts from Unitracts that are recommeneded on the plans. They are air and operate very smoothly, I am very pleased. I have the ESM 80" Hurricane and got the electric retracts that go...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-28-2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 63,221
Posted By smithsfallsbirdguy

RE: AVRO LANCASTER

Great to see you back at it Normand. I am still in the framing stages but it is coming along. I am building as per the plans and hope to keep it as light as possible, I will be fiberglassing and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-21-2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 63,221
Posted By smithsfallsbirdguy

RE: AVRO LANCASTER

Craig
The engine is an RCGF 15cc. I test fit it in to one of the cowls and it will go, the spark plug will stick out of the bottom and the stock muffler would stick out the side. I hope to use a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-21-2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 63,221
Posted By smithsfallsbirdguy

RE: AVRO LANCASTER

I have been following this thread for a while and I am just at the collecting parts stage. I have all the bits and pieces from Tony and have just ordered all the balsa from Trilium Balsa here in...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-07-2011, 08:04 PM
Replies: 1,032
Views: 162,491
Posted By smithsfallsbirdguy

RE: Top Flite Giant P47 arf IS coming

Gasoline is cheap,
gas engines are cheap
Gas engines are reliable, I have never had a dle or dm quit in the air
once they are broke in and set up thats it
and as for the slime and clean up...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-07-2011, 05:43 PM
Replies: 1,032
Views: 162,491
Posted By smithsfallsbirdguy

RE: Top Flite Giant P47 arf IS coming

The DLE and of course the DM both can use the pitts style muffler. I use the one from BISSON mufflers and the sound is great. A small amount of massaging required on the bottom of the engine box but...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-07-2011, 12:28 PM
Replies: 1,032
Views: 162,491
Posted By smithsfallsbirdguy

RE: Top Flite Giant P47 arf IS coming

I agree the DLE 55 is perfect match, FYI being the cheap guy that I am I recently tried a DM55 which in my opinion is the same engine as a DLE and it gave the exact same performance in my P47 for...
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