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Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
04-17-2008, 06:25 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 71,272
Posted By Greg Covey

RE: Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 150 Review/Conversion

The 1/5 scale P-51 air retracts at Century Jet Models will likely work. I would recommend giving them a call at (502) 266-9234.

Good luck!
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
05-10-2007, 07:50 AM
Replies: 361
Views: 71,272
Posted By Greg Covey

RE: Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 150 Review/Conversion

Fred,

Thanks.

On the first flight, the elevator was too sensitive so we moved both packs forward from my last photo position to just behind the firewall. The new position worked well so I...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
05-08-2007, 08:23 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 71,272
Posted By Greg Covey

RE: Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 150 Review/Conversion

The video of my Hangar 9 150-size P-51D shows the first two flights in 10-15mph wind. Both landings were without flaps. The performance of the E-flite Power 160 motor is a perfect match for this...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
05-06-2007, 07:26 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 71,272
Posted By Greg Covey

RE: Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 150 Review/Conversion

The E-flite Power 160 motor provided tremendous bursts of power that can be seen on the video. The 10s 5AH Lithium packs provided about a 10 minute flight with mixed aerobatics and 10-15mph wind. The...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
05-06-2007, 07:21 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 71,272
Posted By Greg Covey

RE: Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 150 Review/Conversion

It was a beautiful weekend in upstate NY so we finally got to test fly the Hangar 9 P-51D. It performed very well with the electric power system and easily landed without flaps. Take-offs, landings,...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
05-04-2007, 05:04 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 71,272
Posted By Greg Covey

RE: Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 150 Review/Conversion

The Hangar 9 150-size P-51D is finished and passed the ground testing. We set the control surfaces per the manual but added additional elevator throw and exponential to help combat a possible nose...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
05-02-2007, 06:17 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 71,272
Posted By Greg Covey

RE: Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 150 Review/Conversion

The Zinger 4-blade prop was painted black with yellow tips. I added the Hamilton Standard decals from Tower Hobbies for an added scale touch. Note that we added a pin in the prop hub to key the...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
04-17-2007, 07:07 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 71,272
Posted By Greg Covey

RE: Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 150 Review/Conversion

Al,

I'm finally catching up on this thread and saw your video. Thanks for posting it. I had to watch it twice because the first time I was mesmerized by the blue sky and sunshine. :)

Nice...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
04-08-2007, 07:27 AM
Replies: 361
Views: 71,272
Posted By Greg Covey

RE: Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 150 Review/Conversion

Fred,

Don't worry about stressing the Jeti 90. Just be sure to mount it so that the metal fins are in the air flow near the cowl exit by the slanted wood on the bottom. My 33% Edge 540 peaks at...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
04-07-2007, 12:03 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 71,272
Posted By Greg Covey

RE: Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 150 Review/Conversion

Fred,

My best guess was to try the 18x12 4-blade prop and adjust the cell count as needed. Please be aware that I have edited my Zinger prop post a few pages back. It was discovered that my...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
04-07-2007, 07:19 AM
Replies: 361
Views: 71,272
Posted By Greg Covey

RE: Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 150 Review/Conversion

Norm,

Thanks for the link. It was a well written article.

Keep in mind that this thread is merely a scratch pad for my review article. Certain skill level assumptions must be made when...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
04-06-2007, 12:04 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 71,272
Posted By Greg Covey

RE: Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 150 Review/Conversion

Hi Norm,

JR's Matchbox servo matcher is a common way for giant scale modelers and users of multiple servos on a specific channel to match those servos to a greater degree than ever before. In...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
04-05-2007, 06:28 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 71,272
Posted By Greg Covey

RE: Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 150 Review/Conversion

Fred,

You can simply use a single UBEC if you like. Be sure to use the 5v version as the JRPS791 retract servos do not like running on 6v.

The JR Matchbox serves several purposes in my...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
04-03-2007, 07:04 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 71,272
Posted By Greg Covey

RE: Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 150 Review/Conversion

Al,

Re-read my post #155 and you will find the solution to your retract issue with the Spectrum radio system. What is happening is that the receiver is going to the fail-safe positions on all...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
04-01-2007, 02:15 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 71,272
Posted By Greg Covey

RE: Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 150 Review/Conversion

I used three JR DS821 digital servos to control the rudder, tailwheel, and two elevator halves.

The Spektrum AR7000 dual receiver was positioned per the manual recommendations. Remember to...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
04-01-2007, 02:11 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 71,272
Posted By Greg Covey

RE: Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 150 Review/Conversion

I re-wired my MPI Arming Switch to eliminate a pair of Dean's Ultra connectors. Since I am using two packs in series to obtain either a 10s or 12s total voltage, I also needed an On/Off switch...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
03-26-2007, 07:11 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 71,272
Posted By Greg Covey

RE: Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 150 Review/Conversion

Hi Colin,

The 6mm bullet connectors are very nice and will fit the #10 wires better. If your motor comes with mating connectors like the E-flite Power series motors, you can still solder them to...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
03-24-2007, 05:47 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 71,272
Posted By Greg Covey

RE: Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 150 Review/Conversion

Norm,

No fear. We have used this approach many many times already on .40-size models to 33% models. The Hillman furniture bolts rock!

As another example, I replaced the stock nylon 1/4-20...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
03-24-2007, 04:21 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 71,272
Posted By Greg Covey

RE: Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 150 Review/Conversion

When mounting the wing, I choose not to use the supplied nylon 1/4-20 screws and tubes. Instead, I used metal Hillman furniture bolts and held them in place with some spare APC prop spacers. The...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
03-23-2007, 06:04 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 71,272
Posted By Greg Covey

RE: Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 150 Review/Conversion

My suspicion is that you simply misunderstood the suggestion from Tech Support. The prop is a display-only plastic prop but the aluminum spinner can certainly be used for either glow or electric...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
03-21-2007, 06:56 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 71,272
Posted By Greg Covey

RE: Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 150 Review/Conversion

Hi Bob,

It appears to be secure when fully inserted. I will likely try it as is. Perhaps on a glow-powered plane the vibrations would be a concern but not with electric power.

When I do...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
03-18-2007, 12:47 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 71,272
Posted By Greg Covey

RE: Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 150 Review/Conversion

The second retract installed much easier after learning from the first one. I adjusted one of the plastic spacers between the retract mount and the cover for a perfect alignment with the wing...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
03-14-2007, 07:09 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 71,272
Posted By Greg Covey

RE: Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 150 Review/Conversion

As stated earlier in my thread, the P-51 (and many other warbirds) brings out the passion in people. One group gives me praise while another harasses me. It all makes me smile. :)

Due to popular...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
03-13-2007, 06:41 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 71,272
Posted By Greg Covey

RE: Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 150 Review/Conversion

My Zinger 18x12 4-blade prop arrived today. Joe Zingali even made the hub hole 12mm for a perfect fit. The $57 pre-assembled prop costs $67 including shipping.

The Zinger 2, 3, and 4 blade props...
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
03-12-2007, 07:01 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 71,272
Posted By Greg Covey

RE: Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 150 Review/Conversion

I cut an extra access opening to test the fit of my Robart 121 retract mechanism but discovered that it would not fit due to the existing control rods. The rework would not have been a minor task so...
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