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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-05-2022, 07:41 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 147,649
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Yes my go to oil for years! I tried the castor...

Yes my go to oil for years! I tried the castor blend to test only and stopped using it. Never had an issue. The one time I seized an engine was because I didn’t use Klotz full synthetic and went with...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-04-2022, 08:26 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 147,649
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Yep I repaired a wing panel from a fence strike...

Yep I repaired a wing panel from a fence strike so I feel your pain!
I’ve got the FG60 in a Hellcat and it’s a pretty sweet engine for that plane, feels like a very good match. In the TF FW I...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-02-2022, 01:35 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 147,649
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Yeah-nahh, you wanna buy the whole plane?

Yeah-nahh, you wanna buy the whole plane?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-26-2022, 10:55 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 147,649
Posted By Chris Nicastro

TF Corsair with Saito FG84 ...

TF Corsair with Saito FG84
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/66873fd9_000e_4977_9121_220f02d67a5c_95bb39d9893bc65c95be7eb7be35eafe7131b6bd.jpeg
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-26-2022, 10:51 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 147,649
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Trying different engines. I was offered the FG84...

Trying different engines. I was offered the FG84 so I had to see that one for sure. The cowl was a mod on the H9 cowl and it worked but the AUW was too much for this plane making it critical when...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-23-2022, 07:32 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 147,649
Posted By Chris Nicastro

I have no idea how many flights on mine but it’s...

I have no idea how many flights on mine but it’s 12 years old and has had 4 engines! I’ve considered retiring it, glassing it and making a mold from it. Love the way it flies and has been old...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-17-2020, 04:54 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 147,649
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Yep, ridiculous...

Yep, ridiculous...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-14-2020, 04:35 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 147,649
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Look on the Composite Store to see if there is a...

Look on the Composite Store to see if there is a suitable diameter to replace the tube.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-24-2020, 11:53 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 147,649
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Couple of flights today on the old club runway....

Couple of flights today on the old club runway. Thanks CAMS for 28 years and the most beautiful airfield I’ve had the pleasure of flying at. ...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-12-2020, 02:48 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 147,649
Posted By Chris Nicastro

I really like how the plane flies when balanced...

I really like how the plane flies when balanced on the front aluminum wing spar.
Set up: tank empty, gear down, horizontal stab level and the plane is right side up.
I used steel fishing leader...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-25-2019, 05:21 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 147,649
Posted By Chris Nicastro

@ DSA44 So close! I don’t recall if you have...

@ DSA44
So close!
I don’t recall if you have flown one of these before but you will see pretty quickly what the Corsair will let you get away with and what it won’t.
For your maiden I highly...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-24-2019, 01:11 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 147,649
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Looking good sir!

Looking good sir!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-12-2019, 11:21 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 147,649
Posted By Chris Nicastro

It’s a spacer. If you use it make sure the bolts...

It’s a spacer. If you use it make sure the bolts have enough thread engagement or you can strip the hub. Depending on the prop hub thickness and spacing you may use it from time to time.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-11-2019, 09:27 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 147,649
Posted By Chris Nicastro

I remember balancing mine at the wing spar and it...

I remember balancing mine at the wing spar and it has had 3 different engines. The lightest was the DLE55RA and it did require a bunch of nose weight. Just make sure the stab is at zero bubble,...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-04-2019, 05:48 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 147,649
Posted By Chris Nicastro

@DSA, that looks better and should be an...

@DSA, that looks better and should be an improvement on grass. Occasionally if I run over a tough weed I’ve had a door linkage pop off or lost or a door hinge damaged.
On my plane I need to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-04-2019, 05:41 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 147,649
Posted By Chris Nicastro

What about the gear doors?

What about the gear doors?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-03-2019, 10:26 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 147,649
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Maybe try the stock painted cowl to scan?

Maybe try the stock painted cowl to scan?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-02-2019, 08:23 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 147,649
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Dusturbd that elevator linkage you made is a good...

Dusturbd that elevator linkage you made is a good idea but I would be concerned with relying on that solder joint to take the torque load.
A better design would be to make the wire loop and twist...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-02-2019, 08:19 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 147,649
Posted By Chris Nicastro

That paint didn’t really match either. Ive...

That paint didn’t really match either.
Ive tried a couple different paints out of the can with no luck. You can go to an auto paint store and have paint matched to the monocote.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-19-2019, 09:07 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 147,649
Posted By Chris Nicastro

The Robart tail retract can be modified with a...

The Robart tail retract can be modified with a spacer to increase the length of the gear. Just loosen the set screws and place a bushing in there about 6mm thick or maybe more if you can. The...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-17-2019, 12:15 AM
Replies: 751
Views: 147,649
Posted By Chris Nicastro

You can use this insert, same one I used. It has...

You can use this insert, same one I used. It has a nice coarse pitch and grips well in most materials.
I toughened up the wood in the wing and drilled it to the cylinder size of the insert, called...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-17-2019, 12:06 AM
Replies: 751
Views: 147,649
Posted By Chris Nicastro

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/13ec2a54_3146_40b0_91c7_2def455af1c4_41b151498c4fdebefbfbc08dcaab311683f7b649.png
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-15-2019, 06:07 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 147,649
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Post #582 pg 24

Post #582 pg 24
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-31-2019, 01:07 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 147,649
Posted By Chris Nicastro

The outer wing bolts, 4 per wing, can be...

The outer wing bolts, 4 per wing, can be assembled at the field. The center wing section is bolted to the fuselage with two larger bolts and the plane can be easily transported gear up or down this...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-12-2019, 10:34 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 147,649
Posted By Chris Nicastro

‘I’ve seen the group of GS war birds listed as...

‘I’ve seen the group of GS war birds listed as RTC which I think is great, not cheaper if you consider the cost of covering film, but if you like to glass and paint that’s the ticket.
‘Are you...
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