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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

12-15-2022, 08:48 AM

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Brian Taylor Bf109E-4 build

Views: 221,698

Posted By tubig

It has been brought to my attention that the...

It has been brought to my attention that the photos in this thread are missing, and sure enough, they are. I don't know the reason and it would take far too long to re-submit them.

For those that...

Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

02-14-2021, 03:18 PM

Replies: 590

Brian Taylor Bf109E-4 build

Views: 221,698

Posted By tubig

Sean, my understanding with Unitracts is that it...

Sean, my understanding with Unitracts is that it is still in business with a new owner who is a one-man show. That being said, sometime ago I emailed him to inquire about retracts for a BT Mossie but...

Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

02-14-2021, 03:14 PM

Replies: 590

Brian Taylor Bf109E-4 build

Views: 221,698

Posted By tubig

Sorry that I missed your post Allan. Apparently,...

Sorry that I missed your post Allan. Apparently, I didn't get a notification.

To answer your question, when I originally built for a glo engine I followed the plan. However, I don't remember the...

Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

03-21-2020, 02:24 PM

Replies: 590

Brian Taylor Bf109E-4 build

Views: 221,698

Posted By tubig

Yes, I static balanced it but just the spinner...

Yes, I static balanced it but just the spinner without the prop attached (not possible for me to do that). As it turns out some of the runout in the spinner is actually coming from runout in the...

Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

03-18-2020, 06:42 PM

Replies: 590

Brian Taylor Bf109E-4 build

Views: 221,698

Posted By tubig

Carl, I used the aluminum spinner that I bought...

Carl, I used the aluminum spinner that I bought with the plans as a form for vac-forming the spinner.
...

Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

03-17-2020, 03:36 AM

Replies: 590

Brian Taylor Bf109E-4 build

Views: 221,698

Posted By tubig

5344 has maidened. It wasn't a total success as...

5344 has maidened. It wasn't a total success as there was too much speed on landing causing a bad bounce and a subsequent hard landing causing one of the legs to collapse. But the problem has been...

Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

02-14-2020, 05:57 AM

Replies: 590

Brian Taylor Bf109E-4 build

Views: 221,698

Posted By tubig

Took 5344 to the field a couple of days ago for...

Took 5344 to the field a couple of days ago for taxi tests. Discovered a problem with the rudder/tail wheel linkage so didn’t get far. Repositioned the rudder servo to solve the problem (I think). A...

Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

01-24-2020, 04:52 PM

Replies: 590

Brian Taylor Bf109E-4 build

Views: 221,698

Posted By tubig

The last major effort to be completed was the...

The last major effort to be completed was the weight/balance. Initially, a 6s 5200mah LiPo was strapped in and the cg came in about 1/2" behind the balance point shown on the plans of 3 7/8" from the...

Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

01-14-2020, 03:16 PM

Replies: 590

Brian Taylor Bf109E-4 build

Views: 221,698

Posted By tubig

The tongue-in-slot wouldn't work due to the wing...

The tongue-in-slot wouldn't work due to the wing getting in the way of the cowl moving fore/aft, so went with plan B of using 4 sets of magnets.

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Lower cowl attached with the 8 total...

Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

01-14-2020, 05:27 AM

Replies: 590

Brian Taylor Bf109E-4 build

Views: 221,698

Posted By tubig

I came up with 15 3/4” but the trailing edge...

I came up with 15 3/4” but the trailing edge fairing makes this a little arbitrary because of the curvature. Still, it’s as close to the fuse as I could get.

Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

01-12-2020, 03:24 PM

Replies: 590

Brian Taylor Bf109E-4 build

Views: 221,698

Posted By tubig

Nice cockpit work! Now, finish her up! ;)

Nice cockpit work!

Now, finish her up! ;)

Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

01-11-2020, 04:09 PM

Replies: 590

Brian Taylor Bf109E-4 build

Views: 221,698

Posted By tubig

Cut a new aileron hinge, installed and painted...

Cut a new aileron hinge, installed and painted it.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1124/bt109e_251_c1b0d9ce2e1d064c3ae01bd7f93d0d2175da8890.jpg

Have decided on...

Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

10-09-2019, 05:32 PM

Replies: 590

Brian Taylor Bf109E-4 build

Views: 221,698

Posted By tubig

Repairs to the aileron and flap hinging have...

Repairs to the aileron and flap hinging have commenced. The aileron hinge will just require a re-glue while the head of the flap hinging bolt pulled through the hinge hole so a washer has been added...

Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

10-05-2019, 04:07 AM

Replies: 590

Brian Taylor Bf109E-4 build

Views: 221,698

Posted By tubig

Finally got the engine problem sorted...it was a...

Finally got the engine problem sorted...it was a new carb that I had installed but is defective somehow so the original was reinstalled and engine runs great now. However a new problem has arisen...

Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

10-03-2019, 03:45 PM

Replies: 590

Brian Taylor Bf109E-4 build

Views: 221,698

Posted By tubig

Have spent quite a bit of time dealing with...

Have spent quite a bit of time dealing with engine issues. I've had to rotate the cylinder 90 degrees in an effort to cure a sag as the engine decels from full power to idle. Still working this...

Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

09-18-2019, 05:04 AM

Replies: 590

Brian Taylor Bf109E-4 build

Views: 221,698

Posted By tubig

The RCV has been reinstalled in the model and a...

The RCV has been reinstalled in the model and a shake-down test with the engine and airframe was conducted. Found a few items that needed attention including a couple of loose cockpit pieces and...

Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

08-27-2019, 03:02 AM

Replies: 590

Brian Taylor Bf109E-4 build

Views: 221,698

Posted By tubig

The Saito 125 arrived and I did a quick prelim...

The Saito 125 arrived and I did a quick prelim check to get an idea of cowl modifications and it was obvious that too much of the cowl would have to be removed for the engine to fit. So, I’ve...

Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

08-18-2019, 02:36 PM

Replies: 590

Brian Taylor Bf109E-4 build

Views: 221,698

Posted By tubig

Deleted due to double post.

Deleted due to double post.

Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

08-18-2019, 02:32 PM

Replies: 590

Brian Taylor Bf109E-4 build

Views: 221,698

Posted By tubig

Thanks for the kind remarks Greg, limodune and...

Thanks for the kind remarks Greg, limodune and planekrazee.

I had wanted to use a RCV90SP for this model but after trying it in a Seagull 109, there just didn't seem to be enough power so I am...

Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

08-11-2019, 03:49 AM

Replies: 590

Brian Taylor Bf109E-4 build

Views: 221,698

Posted By tubig

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1000x563/cc46c954_d907_456a_a48f_5dbce3a87c23_1865ce05a6f45eb88a2f982973fa58c397501ff8.jpeg...

Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

01-31-2018, 06:05 AM

Replies: 590

Brian Taylor Bf109E-4 build

Views: 221,698

Posted By tubig

Thanks Clive! I only have the graphics left to...

Thanks Clive! I only have the graphics left to do to finish it up but it will be my first time with these graphics so I'll be learning myself as I go.

Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

01-30-2018, 07:48 AM

Replies: 590

Brian Taylor Bf109E-4 build

Views: 221,698

Posted By tubig

Haha! That's funny. I know it has been a while...

Haha! That's funny. I know it has been a while and I debated whether to even continue the thread but in the end I want to finish what I started even if it is rather anti-climactic.

Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

01-30-2018, 12:35 AM

Replies: 590

Brian Taylor Bf109E-4 build

Views: 221,698

Posted By tubig

Well, it's been almost 10 years since I made any...

Well, it's been almost 10 years since I made any progress on the 109 but I'm slowly get back in the saddle. I apologize to anyone who may have been following this build but I had some life changes...

Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

05-30-2011, 03:08 PM

Replies: 590

Brian Taylor Bf109E-4 build

Views: 221,698

Posted By tubig

RE: Brian Taylor Bf109E-4 build

I still have not flown her yet. Since moving into a new house my rc stuff including the 109 has been packed away for a while. I'll be sure to post when I do finally her in the air.

Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

11-27-2008, 05:46 AM

Replies: 590

Brian Taylor Bf109E-4 build

Views: 221,698

Posted By tubig

RE: Brian Taylor Bf109E-4 build

hi Mark,
no, i never intended on going that route, too much re-engineering. someone else must have mentioned it but i can't remember who. it would be a nice touch though.

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