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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-27-2022, 08:59 AM
Replies: 321
Views: 122,655
Posted By ForcesR

I have the Saito FG-36 installed in the H9...

I have the Saito FG-36 installed in the H9 Spitfire. I installed a shroud to cover the gap at the hatch. The shroud is made from 1/32 ply with a narrower piece of 1/32 ply on the underside of the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-26-2021, 11:37 AM
Replies: 321
Views: 122,655
Posted By ForcesR

Good day Ken, the info you requested. The length...

Good day Ken, the info you requested. The length of the LH & RH crutches (Eng box sides) extend from frame/former # 1 are as follows:

Left side - 60mm
Right side - 55mm
Height of L & R crutch at...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-25-2021, 08:33 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 122,655
Posted By ForcesR

Ken, I can give you the info you require tomorrow...

Ken, I can give you the info you require tomorrow Tuesday 26- Jan. I don't have a scanner to scan the template but I can give you the measurements for the template including the vertical & horizontal...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-10-2019, 11:06 AM
Replies: 321
Views: 122,655
Posted By ForcesR

Jeff, my RX is located in the area under the...

Jeff, my RX is located in the area under the hatch behind the fuel tank and the electronic ignition box is attached beneath the engine box. I have never had any flight control issues due to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-09-2019, 03:30 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 122,655
Posted By ForcesR

Jeff, what material are you using to hide the gap...

Jeff, what material are you using to hide the gap between the cowl and the removable hatch? I'm wondering why you had to use so much dead weight to meet your CG when you have the FG40 installed using...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-25-2019, 08:01 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 122,655
Posted By ForcesR

Jeff, post a few photos of your FG40...

Jeff, post a few photos of your FG40 installation, it would be interesting to see what you did. I have the FG36 installed in my H9 Spitfire and it's an awesome combination, it looks and sounds great,...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-01-2016, 05:28 AM
Replies: 321
Views: 122,655
Posted By ForcesR

I had the FG-36 previously installed in the H9...

I had the FG-36 previously installed in the H9 150 size 81" WS Mustang. I looked at the H9 60cc Mustang at the LHS but the quality of the ARF was not what an H9 model should be so I passed on it and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-30-2016, 08:17 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 122,655
Posted By ForcesR

The FG-36 has run like a well oiled Singer sewing...

The FG-36 has run like a well oiled Singer sewing machine since I purchased it back in 2010. I originally had it installed in a H9 P-51 Mustang, then in Aug 2014 I installed it in the H9 Spitfire. I...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-30-2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 321
Views: 122,655
Posted By ForcesR

I have the CG at 129mm, powered by a Saito...

I have the CG at 129mm, powered by a Saito FG-36cc, dead weight added is only 13.5oz, AUW before addition of fuel is 18lbs 13.5ozs. Have somewhere between 100 to 125 flights with no major problems....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-05-2015, 05:26 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 122,655
Posted By ForcesR

I finally achieved the maiden flight today,...

I finally achieved the maiden flight today, including several follow on flights. The Spitfire only required 1 click of nose up elevator with no aileron trim needed. When flaps were deployed there was...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-07-2015, 03:14 AM
Replies: 321
Views: 122,655
Posted By ForcesR

Eddy; I'm carrying 18ozs of fuel; total AUW...

Eddy; I'm carrying 18ozs of fuel; total AUW before fuel is burned off is approximately 20lbs.

This maybe of interest for those who use a seperate battery for the retracts. I left the seperate...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-29-2015, 04:25 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 122,655
Posted By ForcesR

I rechecked the CoG today using my new...

I rechecked the CoG today using my new VicRC-CG'er Stand instead of the Great Planes CoG machine. The GP machine indicted I had to add 19oz of lead to achieve the 5" CoG, but the new VicRC-CG'er...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-29-2015, 05:17 AM
Replies: 321
Views: 122,655
Posted By ForcesR

The Spitfire does not like a cross wind, it will...

The Spitfire does not like a cross wind, it will always wind vane, no matter which model Spitfire brand you fly. I have several size model Spitfires and they all perform the same way in a cross wind,...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-28-2015, 05:20 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 122,655
Posted By ForcesR

Changed the C of G from 4 3/4" to 5", moved the...

Changed the C of G from 4 3/4" to 5", moved the batteries etc. It took 19oz to achieve the 5" C of G; AUW is now 19lbs 3 oz. This weight is nothing compared to a fellow flyer in the club who has the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-15-2015, 05:05 AM
Replies: 321
Views: 122,655
Posted By ForcesR

BM, nice weathering and awesome pilot. That's a...

BM, nice weathering and awesome pilot. That's a fairly large prop for the DLE 35, unless the DLE is well broken in? I am not being critical, I am just curious as to the running time on your DLE 35:D...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-14-2015, 06:07 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 122,655
Posted By ForcesR

Eddie P; the flaps fit and the finish are fine on...

Eddie P; the flaps fit and the finish are fine on my H9 Spitfire. I did not have the issues to deal with that you now have.

Roger
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-14-2015, 05:08 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 122,655
Posted By ForcesR

Assembly Completed

Finally finished with the assembly of my H9 30cc Spitfire with a FG36cc Saito installed. To achieve the recommended 4 3/4" C of G, I had to add a little more dead weight to the nose than what I...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-30-2015, 02:28 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 122,655
Posted By ForcesR

Dave, I viewed your video and the FG30 is a sweet...

Dave, I viewed your video and the FG30 is a sweet sounding engine and right at home in the H9 Spitfire. It has good power and pulled the Spitfire around with ease, you also made a very nice landing....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-30-2015, 11:43 AM
Replies: 321
Views: 122,655
Posted By ForcesR

Dave; I had to move the cowl forward, without...

Dave; I had to move the cowl forward, without moving the cowl forward there was a 1" gap between the spinner black plate and the cowl. The FG36 is mounted on the stock Saito aluminum engine mount...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-29-2015, 11:43 AM
Replies: 321
Views: 122,655
Posted By ForcesR

I have the FG36 installed in my H9 Spitfire; the...

I have the FG36 installed in my H9 Spitfire; the engine was previously installed in a TF P-51 Mustang and I never had a problem with cooling. I included photos of the FG36 installation, as you see I...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-29-2015, 05:56 AM
Replies: 321
Views: 122,655
Posted By ForcesR

The GF30 is a good choice, it's a step above the...

The GF30 is a good choice, it's a step above the Saito FG30 horse power wise and the FG30 is listed as a suitable engine by H9 for installation in the 30cc Spitfire.

Roger
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-25-2014, 10:40 AM
Replies: 321
Views: 122,655
Posted By ForcesR

This is not a link but it is the address. Heck,...

This is not a link but it is the address. Heck, even the address is blocked!



Roger
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-24-2014, 02:45 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 122,655
Posted By ForcesR

Scott Douglas; I don't recognize that brand of...

Scott Douglas; I don't recognize that brand of engine, what is the cc and who makes it? I have a Saito FG36 that needs a home so it will be fitted into the Spitfire. I will have to modify the hatch...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-21-2014, 10:41 AM
Replies: 321
Views: 122,655
Posted By ForcesR

Art; I got the pilot at a LHS five years ago, the...

Art; I got the pilot at a LHS five years ago, the only one they had. I've been searching for the same pilot figure ever since, but no luck in finding another one.

Roger
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-17-2014, 04:37 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 122,655
Posted By ForcesR

Chad, yes the ESM wing span is 89" exactly as...

Chad, yes the ESM wing span is 89" exactly as advertised, and as you confirmed slightly larger than 1/5 scale.

Roger
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