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02-03-2018, 06:20 PM
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Posted By Bob Paris

Aloha Gentlemen.... Its been a while since...

Aloha Gentlemen....
Its been a while since anyone posted here...so I wanted to let you guys in on my next project.

I have been given a seven year old T.F. P-51D. It is well war wary and has had...
10-18-2017, 06:35 PM
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Posted By Bob Paris

Hay Drube, I use a NoBs 3000 mha. nickel...

Hay Drube,
I use a NoBs 3000 mha. nickel battery on my T.F. P-51. Go to post 3203 in this thread to see that is placed on top of the wing, just forward of the trailing edge of the wing. With a DLE...
12-07-2016, 08:23 PM
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Posted By Bob Paris

Hay Chris, It is a tight fit...but the DLE 20RA...

Hay Chris,
It is a tight fit...but the DLE 20RA does drop straight in. Ok...you kind of need to shovel it in...but if you take your time...the out come is awesome. I managed less then a 1/32" gap...
12-07-2016, 06:22 PM
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Posted By Bob Paris

Hay Raptrueboy, I need to put my new retracts...

Hay Raptrueboy,
I need to put my new retracts into my ESM Skyraider. Then install retracts into my B26 Invader I been flying fixed gear and then onto building my wing for my AMR kit. After...
12-07-2016, 12:10 PM
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Posted By Bob Paris

Hay Raptureboy, I will do so...but it may be a...

Hay Raptureboy,
I will do so...but it may be a few months. I have a couple of projects in line first. I need to finish my Giant Ugly Stick Twin wing first...then pull down my P-38 I built two...
12-07-2016, 11:41 AM
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Posted By Bob Paris

Aloha Guys, This is an amazing model...and this...

Aloha Guys,
This is an amazing model...and this thread on RCUniverse has been on going for more then eight (8) years. I still have my T.F. P-51D Red Tail flying and love it with the DLE 20 RA...
10-25-2016, 06:04 PM
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Posted By Bob Paris

Hay RBean, I used a DLE 20RA (rear exhaust) and...

Hay RBean,
I used a DLE 20RA (rear exhaust) and I did not need to use any ducting. It runs great with out any ducting like you did. If you use the rear exhaust 20 cc class engines...your good out...
10-25-2016, 03:46 PM
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Posted By Bob Paris

Hay Drube, Great to hear your going to put this...

Hay Drube,
Great to hear your going to put this one together...she is the best flying Mustang of any in its class. Your going to love it, for it grooves and with the DLE20...you will be a happy...
10-25-2016, 03:04 PM
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Posted By Bob Paris

Hay drupe, Its a fighter plane...and you need...

Hay drupe,
Its a fighter plane...and you need to fly it differently then a trainer. It does not float and with gear and flaps down...you will need to carry power down to touch down. I balanced...
09-06-2016, 06:07 PM
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Posted By Bob Paris

Hay Accdi, When ever I get a new ARF...I always...

Hay Accdi,
When ever I get a new ARF...I always mix up some 45 minute epoxy and thin it with denatured alcohol. I don't need much alcohol to thin it and then I spread it all over the insides of the...
09-06-2016, 01:58 PM
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Posted By Bob Paris

Hay Acdii, You absolutely right...I always...

Hay Acdii,
You absolutely right...I always place small cut brass tubing on my wheel axels to keep the wheel off the strut and spinning free-or use small washers to do the honors. I also do my best...
09-02-2016, 04:59 PM
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Posted By Bob Paris

Hay Accdii, First off...there is a world of...

Hay Accdii,
First off...there is a world of difference between the P-47 and P-51. I too have them both...and my T.F. 20 cc powered P-47 is a dream to fly, both on the ground and in the air. The...
08-25-2016, 10:32 AM
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Posted By Bob Paris

Hay SuperMustang, Your flap servo's are not...

Hay SuperMustang,
Your flap servo's are not suppose to be symmetrical. The flap servo out put arms slots should both be on the same side-on both wings...where your aileron output arms are opposite...
08-11-2016, 06:48 AM
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Posted By Bob Paris

Dear SuperMustang, #650DB 3/8" dia...

Dear SuperMustang,

#650DB 3/8" dia RoboStrut Gear Door Mounting Brackets

http://robart.com/collections/robostruts-by-diameter-3-8-dia/products/3-8-dia-robostrut-gear-door-mounting-brackets
...
08-10-2016, 01:50 PM
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Posted By Bob Paris

Hay Acdii, I found by moving my C.G. forward to...

Hay Acdii,
I found by moving my C.G. forward to 5-1/4 to 5-3/8 inches will work wonders for your elevator sensitivity. I make a point to keep the power up especially with full flaps and wheels...
08-10-2016, 09:55 AM
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Posted By Bob Paris

Hay SuperMustang, You are going to be surprised...

Hay SuperMustang,
You are going to be surprised just how well this airframe fly's. It groves just like a good pattern plane and though your going electric...your going to be very happy at is flight...
05-16-2016, 07:00 PM
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Posted By Bob Paris

Hay RaptureBoy, I know...the sound of a Merlin...

Hay RaptureBoy,
I know...the sound of a Merlin at full power is something to behold. I crewed Miss America for Howie Keef (sp?) back in the early 70's when he kept it at Fleet Wings Aviation at...
05-15-2016, 08:24 PM
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Posted By Bob Paris

Aloha Gentlemen, Well the weather gods...may...

Aloha Gentlemen,
Well the weather gods...may she rest In peace...brought near calm winds and a perfect day to fly. It was crystal clear and winds right down the run way at about 5kts...perfect. ...
05-13-2016, 11:45 AM
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Posted By Bob Paris

Hay Ackii, I agree...the model does track...

Hay Ackii,
I agree...the model does track better with a bit more forward C.G. This C.G. placement has been an on going discussion since the Top Flight first sold the model. Some state the book...
05-13-2016, 01:21 AM
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Views: 698,714
Posted By Bob Paris

Aloha Gentlemen, I was able to fly this...

Aloha Gentlemen,
I was able to fly this morning, with mixed results. The engine fired right up and ran sweet and smooth. In the center of our runway...I slowly brought in the power and the tail...
05-09-2016, 05:07 PM
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Posted By Bob Paris

Aloha, Well the weather has been crazy here,...

Aloha,
Well the weather has been crazy here, with high winds and rain. I will try to fly tomorrow, Tuesday if the weather cooperates...but its been really windy and this last storm has dumped more...
05-05-2016, 09:07 AM
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Posted By Bob Paris

Aloha Gentlemen, I wanted to say one thing...

Aloha Gentlemen,
I wanted to say one thing about this exercise I had with this engine and that was a gentleman named Craig that works for Red Wing. He was most helpful and sent me several e-mails...
05-04-2016, 04:45 PM
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Posted By Bob Paris

Hay Chris, I was surprised to about the Roto...

Hay Chris,
I was surprised to about the Roto tank, for I've run then with excellent results in the past. But you never know and I also removed the three way filter I used too. Now to be honest I...
05-04-2016, 12:45 PM
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Views: 698,714
Posted By Bob Paris

Hay Radfordc, You know, I just don't know what...

Hay Radfordc,
You know, I just don't know what the actual problem was. I do know that my engine needed 1-3/4 turn out to run properly...not the 1-1/2 turns published with the engine. I also feel...
05-04-2016, 12:02 PM
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Views: 698,714
Posted By Bob Paris

Aloha from Maui, ...

Aloha from Maui,
http://www.bphobbies.com/img/he/a129i.jpg (http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id=E4015314&pid=E2654892&img=l)Ok...this is a three way filter I use on all my gas engines. If filters...
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