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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-04-2012, 09:55 PM
Replies: 2,265
Views: 391,084
Posted By marooncobra

RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread

Schummie,

For panel lines I used a fine permanant black pen. Get yourself an airbrush and some water colours. For the weathering I sprayed a number of times using grey, browns, yellows, and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-07-2012, 07:35 AM
Replies: 2,265
Views: 391,084
Posted By marooncobra

RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread

Brad,

Do you fly with the opening as is or do you fit something in the gap to strenghten. I have had to use my wife's hand to place everything up front but would like to do the same as you to...
Forum: JR Radio & Spektrum Radios
09-24-2011, 01:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 622
Posted By marooncobra

AR 6100E in a Stryker

Hi,

Just ordered a F-27Q Stryker and purchased the PNP version by mistake. I have an unused Spektrum AR6100E DSM2 laying around in the shed and wondered if this would be able to be used (bound...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-19-2011, 02:01 AM
Replies: 818
Views: 161,622
Posted By marooncobra

RE: Let's See Your Luftwaffe Birds!!!

Here is my ESM 109E. 26cc gasser spinnning a 17x8. Converted the ESM retracts with Lado 666 motors. Pilot is Ace of Iron bust. I enjoyed completing the weathering but wish I had spent the time on...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-28-2011, 04:36 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 16,347
Posted By marooncobra

RE: Opinions on ESM P-47 or any ESM Warbird

I have the ESM ME 109 with a Turnigy 26CC gas engine spinning a 17 x 8 prop. I bought the ESM retracts as the wheels themselves are fantastic, to scale and made from turned aluminium. The air...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-05-2011, 07:42 PM
Replies: 2,265
Views: 391,084
Posted By marooncobra

RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread

Photos from the field.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-30-2011, 12:43 AM
Replies: 2,265
Views: 391,084
Posted By marooncobra

RE: KMP / YT Me 109 E Build Thread

Just finished off my ESM ME 109E. Hope to get some better photos next time I go to the field as I forgot the camera today!! Too windy to fly but ran a tank of fuel, 25:1 mix, to run in the 26CC...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-26-2009, 03:17 PM
Replies: 1,507
Views: 208,909
Posted By marooncobra

RE: H9 Spitfire Build

Oz0,

If you go to posts 1008, 1015, 1018 & 1020 in this thread you will see further pictures and details on how I weather my warbirds.

Cheers</p>
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-26-2009, 07:38 AM
Replies: 1,507
Views: 208,909
Posted By marooncobra

RE: H9 Spitfire Build

Hi all,</p>

Just had a friend take some photos today of my Spit flying down at Malabar Ranges. Lost the nut from the Keleo exhaust on the last flight so will have to put on the rack until I get a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-19-2009, 05:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,151
Posted By marooncobra

RE: H9 60 size warbirds

Dale,</p>

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Sorry link doesn't work for edit.  </p>

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The link to the Hellcat panel lines has changed.  You can find it at http://richard.ferriere.free.fr/ then choose 3 - views...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-19-2009, 05:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,151
Posted By marooncobra

RE: H9 60 size warbirds

Dale,</p>

To start with I put the Cats mouth and eyes on with an air brush. I then used a black permanant pen to draw in the panel lines. I used this link for the panels <font...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-16-2009, 08:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,151
Posted By marooncobra

RE: H9 60 size warbirds

Hi Dale,</p>

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I have both the Hellcat & the Spitfire H9 Warbirds. Both are fantastic to fly. Although I didn't have any problems with setting up my retracts I have since swapped them...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-24-2009, 03:09 AM
Replies: 1,507
Views: 208,909
Posted By marooncobra

RE: H9 Spitfire Build

dasintex,

I can confirm that the Keleo exhaust mounted to my Saito 100 spews oil everywhere. I have to clean the Spit every time I fly it! But for the pure joy of seeing peoples faces when it...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-08-2009, 02:51 PM
Replies: 1,507
Views: 208,909
Posted By marooncobra

RE: H9 Spitfire Build

Kenbill,

Thanks for the comments. This is only the scond plane that I have done, my first was my H9 Hellcat. Its not that hard. Just have some confidence and also some acetone around as it...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-08-2009, 05:33 AM
Replies: 1,507
Views: 208,909
Posted By marooncobra

RE: H9 Spitfire Build

Kenbill,

I got the pilot from a local hobby store here in Sydney, Extreme Hobbies. From the package it is from a company called Hao Ye Models and it cost me AUS$6. I didn't like the original...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-28-2009, 03:32 AM
Replies: 1,507
Views: 208,909
Posted By marooncobra

RE: H9 Spitfire Build

dasintex,

Sorry I didn't post them sooner but I have only just got back from a business trip. You can see quite clearly where I have scratched the spinner

I have also included a copy of...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-23-2009, 05:42 AM
Replies: 1,507
Views: 208,909
Posted By marooncobra

RE: H9 Spitfire Build

dasintex,

The spinner is a 4" Tru Turn, you have to pay extra for it to be black anodised. I sent them an email telling them I wanted a spinner for a H9 Spitfire running a Master Airscrew 14 x...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-22-2009, 02:57 PM
Replies: 1,507
Views: 208,909
Posted By marooncobra

RE: H9 Spitfire Build

dasintex,

I did exactly the same with my H9 Hellcat but the wire was still to flimsy and the retracts being plastic don't have the strength. Once I fitted the Lado retracts it stiffened...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-22-2009, 06:48 AM
Replies: 1,507
Views: 208,909
Posted By marooncobra

RE: H9 Spitfire Build

Hi,

Just finished off my Spitfire and maidened her today. Couple of clicks or right aileron and she was trimmed. Flys well although only 5 tanks of fuel through the Saito 100 at this point. ...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-11-2009, 04:28 AM
Replies: 1,507
Views: 208,909
Posted By marooncobra

RE: H9 Spitfire Build

Lee,

I'd like to get hold of some Hysol here in Sydney, what is 'DA Australia'?

Cheers
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-29-2009, 02:49 AM
Replies: 1,507
Views: 208,909
Posted By marooncobra

RE: H9 Spitfire Build

I had the same problem and just used a slightly larger drill dit, increased by 0.25 mm, to enlarge the dowel holes. I carried the task out using the drill bit in my hand so I could control how much...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
12-08-2008, 02:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,445
Posted By marooncobra

Repair to Pitts Muffler

I have recently had a heavy landing which has pushed one of the exhaust tubes back on the Pitts Muffler. There is a small hairline crack running around the tube where it attaches to the muffler.
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-08-2008, 02:32 AM
Replies: 362
Views: 46,960
Posted By marooncobra

RE: Lado Electric rotating Retracts for H9 P40

Guys,

Just wanted to let you know what a great guy Doug is and the work he is doing at Lado. I recently bought a set of 60 series rotating retracts for my Hangar 9 Hellcat. Due to a schoolboy...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-13-2008, 04:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 865
Posted By marooncobra

RE: I can not decide

Burr,

Get the Hellcat, you will not be disappointed. Retracts are retracts regardless of whether they rotate or not. You just need to set them up correctly and there is enough threads in the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-11-2008, 05:00 PM
Replies: 362
Views: 46,960
Posted By marooncobra

RE: Lado Electric rotating Retracts for H9 P40

Bassman, I tried the same thing but even after removing a lot of material they would still not fit. Hangar 9 workers may be using different jigs in the manufacture phase of the wings? I also used...
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