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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-11-2015, 02:54 PM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 698,323
Posted By Flying Fiz

Well I finally got to maiden this little beauty,...

Well I finally got to maiden this little beauty, but it wasn't all plain sailing!

Once again my 15cc gas engine was not behaving itself, but I finally managed to tune it so that it kept going at...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-27-2015, 08:02 PM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 698,323
Posted By Flying Fiz

It was a wet weekend so no chance to maiden the...

It was a wet weekend so no chance to maiden the shiny new plane, and just as well.

I thought I'd better test out the engine some more before attempting flight and it became immediately apparent...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-20-2015, 07:35 PM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 698,323
Posted By Flying Fiz

Hey Chad thanks for your comment. Your correct my...

Hey Chad thanks for your comment. Your correct my Evo 15cc had a nipple on the muffler and the instructions were to connect my vent line to that, which I did. It was the first gasser that I've ever...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-19-2015, 09:00 PM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 698,323
Posted By Flying Fiz

Well I'm all but done now. I'll post a few...

Well I'm all but done now. I'll post a few pictures. I just need to instal the optical kill switch and an batt on/off switch. I have a Jtec pitts style wrap around muffler that looks great. Although...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-01-2015, 04:12 PM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 698,323
Posted By Flying Fiz

Hi, Yes I will be attempting to dremel two...

Hi,

Yes I will be attempting to dremel two additional prop slots in the original spinner. I'll make a template of the shape to be removed and take it slowly with the dremel, I'll drill a few holes...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-31-2015, 09:23 PM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 698,323
Posted By Flying Fiz

Here is a link to Austars Models ...

Here is a link to Austars Models http://www.austars-model.com/
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-31-2015, 09:16 PM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 698,323
Posted By Flying Fiz

Hi I got it from Austars Models. They are an...

Hi I got it from Austars Models. They are an Australian large scale plane hobbyshop, that now has well stocked warehouses in the US, so worth a look.

It is going with an OS GT15cc, but if that's...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-31-2015, 08:49 PM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 698,323
Posted By Flying Fiz

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2085577I grabbed one of these beautiful Biela 4 bladers plus an aluminium spinner. Shame I cant use the red yellow spinner but the 4 bladed...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-05-2015, 08:52 PM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 698,323
Posted By Flying Fiz

I started my build last night.....more...

I started my build last night.....more disappointment..

You Have To Make Your Own Aileron Hinges. And the supplied furry material was pure crap. I binned it and used something else.

I also...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-24-2015, 02:36 PM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 698,323
Posted By Flying Fiz

Hi Mate, Your welcome. I know you will enjoy...

Hi Mate,

Your welcome. I know you will enjoy it, the build is a breeze, goes together like a swiss watch and the quality is fantastic. It also flies great and looks so good flying past fast & low.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-23-2015, 04:46 PM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 698,323
Posted By Flying Fiz

I think you can now get the Seagull P47 Snafu...

I think you can now get the Seagull P47 Snafu through SIG models in the US. It is a fantastic model and worth every cent. And it's the best flying / landing warbird that I've owned.

Yes crikey...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-23-2015, 03:36 PM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 698,323
Posted By Flying Fiz

I do the same with most of my 3D planes, it makes...

I do the same with most of my 3D planes, it makes landing way easier.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-23-2015, 02:55 PM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 698,323
Posted By Flying Fiz

For the first time ever I took it all out of the...

For the first time ever I took it all out of the box to eyeball it lastnight.

Immediate observations;
1. It needs a good iron
2. Given its weight and size the 15cc should be a perfect match and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-22-2015, 06:39 PM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 698,323
Posted By Flying Fiz

Thanks for your comments, I'll think about it a...

Thanks for your comments, I'll think about it a bit more and check the weight difference. The 15cc also has the benefit of just being run in whereas the 20cc is NIB. The 15 is an Evolution whereas...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-22-2015, 04:57 PM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 698,323
Posted By Flying Fiz

So guys, I'm about to start my build and with all...

So guys, I'm about to start my build and with all the talk about retracts being ripped out and nose overs etc, I was thinking of keeping it lighter than heavier.

Two questions,
1. As I have a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-23-2014, 04:14 PM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 698,323
Posted By Flying Fiz

"However, the hardware sucks on these Top Flite...

"However, the hardware sucks on these Top Flite ARF's... seriously, soldering up clevises? It kind of ages the design right there alone. TF needs to update their lineup badly."

You have to solder...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-20-2014, 04:55 PM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 698,323
Posted By Flying Fiz

Wow that's a great bit of information to know....

Wow that's a great bit of information to know. I'll get out the hot glue gun and insulate those wires.

Thanks for the tip Joe.

Cheers,

Phil
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-20-2014, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 698,323
Posted By Flying Fiz

No I'm using the Eflite ones.

No I'm using the Eflite ones.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-20-2014, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 698,323
Posted By Flying Fiz

Thanks for the all tips guys, I will be shaking...

Thanks for the all tips guys, I will be shaking in my boats that first landing I can tell you that's for sure!

I will use the hex headed aluminum servo screws for the retracts as mentioned...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-19-2014, 10:43 PM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 698,323
Posted By Flying Fiz

I pick up my big box from my LHS tomorrow. These...

I pick up my big box from my LHS tomorrow. These ARF's are $500 in Australia so I hope I get a good one! Never had a Top Flite ARF before, mainly Hangar 9.

I have read lots of this thread and it...
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