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11-16-2008, 01:17 PM
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Posted By Jonathan2121

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

I also used the stick on weights. But after I stuck them on I went over all the edges with epoxy to reinforce them. They have not come loose one bit.
11-15-2008, 02:23 AM
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Posted By Jonathan2121

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

Here we go!!! I finished building the plane 2 months ago. This forum was so helpful in the building and modifications to this amazing bird.

This is what I got:

I put an OS FS-120 III...
09-18-2008, 01:00 AM
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Posted By Jonathan2121

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

I know we have talked about changing the retracts in this thread and also threw around some ideas of how to beef up the retract mounting areas.

Did anyone do any extra beefing up of the...
08-29-2008, 06:47 PM
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Posted By Jonathan2121

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

Does anyone have photos of how the pushrods are connected to the retract servo?
08-29-2008, 02:30 AM
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Posted By Jonathan2121

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

Should I go with the offset robart struts 653L and 653R

or

Robart 650 Straight RoboStrut 3/8"

is there a difference in performance. will either of them fit ok, without making...
08-28-2008, 03:25 PM
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Posted By Jonathan2121

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

Does anyone have any photos of the landing gear doors attached to the robart struts and how did you attach them?

Thanks
08-28-2008, 11:12 AM
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Posted By Jonathan2121

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

Thanks michaelbbbb and corsairjock,

I ordered everything I needed today. I will be sticking with the 3 1/4" wheels to make my life easier.

Before I mount the retracts I will be beefing up...
08-27-2008, 07:10 PM
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Posted By Jonathan2121

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

I saw the pics of the finished product. But you did not post where you ground down the strut to fit the wheel. Can I just go with a smaller wheel or would you recommend sticking to the 3 1/2".
...
08-27-2008, 02:59 PM
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Posted By Jonathan2121

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

hey CorsairJock,

I am unfamiliar with retracts and how everything fits together. I have done some searchiing around and with some of your advise, this is what I have come up with. Please let me...
08-27-2008, 10:37 AM
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Posted By Jonathan2121

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

Thanks Kempdawg89.

I understand what youare saying. When I was looking at the model last night and trying to figure out how to beef it up. I noticed all the empty space between the retract...
08-26-2008, 05:57 PM
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Posted By Jonathan2121

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

I want to beef up the retract housing.

Other than the extra pieces top flite sent withthe kit, what if anything did you guys do to beef it up some more?

I really dont want to blow a...
08-22-2008, 12:07 PM
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Posted By Jonathan2121

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

Hi everyone,

So I finally finished building her. I will put up photos in a bit.

I have an OS 120 III w/ pump in this plane and was wondering what fuel should I use?

Is 15% nitro...
08-11-2008, 05:38 PM
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Posted By Jonathan2121

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

I want to cover the elevator access hole. And I didn't see anything in the manual to cover or didn't find anything in the kit to cover it with.

Any ideas of what I should use to cover it, or...
08-09-2008, 10:15 PM
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Posted By Jonathan2121

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

about done with putting the plane together. very exciting.

I want to cover the elevator access hole. And I didn't see anything in the manual to cover or didn't find anything in the kit to...
08-08-2008, 02:04 PM
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Posted By Jonathan2121

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

Awesome. Thanks everyone for helping with my fuel system.

bigtim,

Thanks for the advise and photo. I love the idea. Definitely going to attach a brass tube to my cowl.

Thanks, ...
08-08-2008, 12:21 PM
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Posted By Jonathan2121

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

Hey drdoom,

Thanks for the advise. But my engine does not have a nipple on the muffler for the vent line unless I don't see it. The engine i am using is the OS 120 III surpass w/ pump.

...
08-08-2008, 12:18 PM
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Posted By Jonathan2121

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

Thanks gjeffers,

Those fuel dots are just what I am looking for. They make the plane look sleek.

Thanks.

Jonathan
08-08-2008, 02:30 AM
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Posted By Jonathan2121

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

So I got this plane a couple of weeks ago and I am finally almost finished. I am at the point of mounting the engine and fuel tank.

Is the fuel tank that came with the plane big enough for...
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