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02-12-2023, 09:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 599
Posted By Pilot_Guy

Avante black special

I understand the Avante Black Special is being re-issued this year(2023) I have a chance to get an Avante Black special(first re-issued back in 2018i think) for 500. I save on tax and shipping so I...
03-13-2022, 02:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 620
Posted By Pilot_Guy

Pictures of Balsa USA P51 wanted

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/363x363/bal416_2_25bdd721b0caadc96e059b31f406f28063b71e2a.jpg
My deal for a TopFlite vintage .60 mustang fell through and now I am looking...
03-08-2022, 10:35 AM
Replies: 383
Views: 64,908
Posted By Pilot_Guy

Yepp I understand. This is why my first...

Yepp I understand.

This is why my first attempt at scale building is my TF-P51 .60. I know those are a sport scale, but the plan is to make it more real scale and add a lot of my own parts to it....
03-07-2022, 08:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,931
Posted By Pilot_Guy

LO I slapped myself against getting another kit...

LO I slapped myself against getting another kit right now, as I am planning to get into scale with two kits already in the works.

What I want to do is detail out my Hangar 9 Carbon cub, practicing...
03-06-2022, 07:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,931
Posted By Pilot_Guy

Just got side tracked, because I found an old,...

Just got side tracked, because I found an old, Dynaflite giant scale PT-19 that is said to be mint condition and from his collection 89 inch wing. Not too far from me, hmmm looks like it would be a...
03-05-2022, 04:21 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 64,908
Posted By Pilot_Guy

WOW! I am for sure going to get the Top...

WOW!

I am for sure going to get the Top flite .60 I found on FB market place and try and achieve similar results. I feel if I do that I will be ready to do a Fokkerrc Mustang in the bigger scale....
03-05-2022, 03:55 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 64,908
Posted By Pilot_Guy

If you don't mind, what plans and/or kits did you...

If you don't mind, what plans and/or kits did you build this Mustang and thunderbolt from? I am currently very interested in fokkerrc 1/5th P51 and the finish and look of yours, inspire me.

Thanks.
03-05-2022, 03:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,931
Posted By Pilot_Guy

I just had a look at Wyoturbines other models he...

I just had a look at Wyoturbines other models he did showing the panel lines, on that thread and wow....

If Fokkerrc is good for him, they have to be very scale and nice....So....Guess I am just...
03-05-2022, 03:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,931
Posted By Pilot_Guy

I am liking what I see with the Fokkerrc aircraft...

I am liking what I see with the Fokkerrc aircraft and a big plus is, it comes as a short kit which is nice, because I don't have a CNC machine or any accurate way to cut the major structure parts....
03-04-2022, 08:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,931
Posted By Pilot_Guy

I looked at almost all the Fokker spitfire...

I looked at almost all the Fokker spitfire thread, impressive and eventually that is the type of build I want to do some day. Although I have built a lot of kits, I think that one is out of my league...
03-04-2022, 03:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,931
Posted By Pilot_Guy

P51 Topflite vrs Balsa USA

I'll just get to it without a bunch of needless information.

My main goal is to build a Ziroli P-51 some day, but not right now and the desire to build a Mustang is itching t me. I decided to...
03-03-2022, 09:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,078
Posted By Pilot_Guy

I ended up letting the Topflite giant P-51 go, as...

I ended up letting the Topflite giant P-51 go, as I cannot travel that far to get it right now and he will not ship it. He is taking it to the Lebanon, PA RC flee market/trade show this weekend if...
03-02-2022, 06:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,078
Posted By Pilot_Guy

I'm torn between getting this or putting my money...

I'm torn between getting this or putting my money towards collecting the plan set and accessories to build a Ziroli P51. I'm currently learning to build from plans and when I am confident I'll build...
02-27-2022, 09:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,078
Posted By Pilot_Guy

That is genius. It's pretty nice that...

That is genius.

It's pretty nice that someone is cutting kits for us when the original companies seem to be fading away. This version is for sure on my watch list, it's probably even better...
02-26-2022, 09:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,078
Posted By Pilot_Guy

The Top flite giant P51D

I have a chance to get the old, TopFlite Giant edition P51D for 450.00, in original box, complete and unbuilt. I have built several trainers and a couple sport planes and my current is a Hangar 9...
02-20-2022, 09:39 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,271
Posted By Pilot_Guy

Old Ryan STA EP from Great Planes!

Hey!!
I have not been here for two years, but wanted to chime in, because I found, What I think, is a real gem of a find.

I was out at the thrift store and came across a New-In-Box, Great Planes...
08-22-2020, 03:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,612
Posted By Pilot_Guy

Hey, thanks and I will do that. I will buy a prop...

Hey, thanks and I will do that. I will buy a prop from him and see what he suggest. I will start by getting one for my lightly modded blackjack 24. Merely just an ESC upgrade to run 4s instead of 3s....
08-22-2020, 02:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,348
Posted By Pilot_Guy

Pursuit steering rod binding.

Our TFL pursuit has the swing away rudder for if you hit something and when I steer the rudder, the rod connecting to the servo binds and lifts the rudder, plus whn it is in neutral it is sprung up...
08-22-2020, 06:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,612
Posted By Pilot_Guy

TFL is the company that makes boats like the...

TFL is the company that makes boats like the Pursuit and Genesis. Very good quality, we can't stop looking at our pursuit, because of the glass smooth and shiny finish. I got my Vegas Duece Hydro 11...
08-22-2020, 05:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,612
Posted By Pilot_Guy

TFL is the company that makes boats like the...

TFL is the company that makes boats like the Pursuit and Genesis. Very good quality, we can't stop looking at our pursuit, because of the glass smooth and shiny finish. I got my Vegas Duece Hydro 11...
08-10-2020, 03:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,612
Posted By Pilot_Guy

I'm done with boats, they are a PITA and can't...

I'm done with boats, they are a PITA and can't get any parts it seems, like the one piece shaft for the TFL pursuit or my Hydropro inception. Very little support for them, except hoping you get your...
08-09-2020, 08:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,612
Posted By Pilot_Guy

Propeller starting point

My dad and I are really new to these FE boats and running a stock TFL Pursuit with a 120 sea king and the SSS 1620 motor stock prop that came with it on 4s. I want to put in a 6s battery to see what...
07-25-2020, 08:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,059
Posted By Pilot_Guy

Do you know the frustration of being in RC for...

Do you know the frustration of being in RC for decades and knowing that the electronics really enjoy a dry, cool storage option then tellling this information to someone that totally disregards the...
07-18-2020, 07:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,059
Posted By Pilot_Guy

It's a TFL Pursuit with the two piece stinger...

It's a TFL Pursuit with the two piece stinger shaft which I hear is a pain in the ass without the one piece shaft. I compared the dyna grease made for RC boats with the marine grease he got from...
07-12-2020, 06:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,059
Posted By Pilot_Guy

Full size boat grease in RC boat

My dad stuffed his new pursuit with Actual, full size boat marine grease. I assume it would be ok, just making sure. Anyone else do this, or is it going to ruin the boat?
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