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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-25-2014, 05:57 PM
Replies: 1,608
Views: 466,879
Posted By facia

My first pilot painted. Not scale colors, but ...

My first pilot painted. Not scale colors, but
I think he'll look good at the control of the corsair. ...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-22-2014, 11:23 AM
Replies: 1,608
Views: 466,879
Posted By facia

Looking good acdii. I am heading to the LHS...

Looking good acdii.
I am heading to the LHS after work to pick up some
acrylic paint for the pilot figure. Will check out some
sites on how to mix the paint and different techniques for painting...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-21-2014, 09:03 AM
Replies: 1,608
Views: 466,879
Posted By facia

After the initial shock..... put the aircraft...

After the initial shock.....
put the aircraft together (mock) to see how the "working retract' would look and how it would sit on the ground.
The 100deg Wingspans sit nicely forward of the leading...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-20-2014, 04:47 PM
Replies: 1,608
Views: 466,879
Posted By facia

I am pretty upset with myself right now. ...

I am pretty upset with myself right now.
Painted the wing today and cut away the fiberglass that was hiding the
wingspan retracts to expose them again after many months.
Hooked up the servo tester...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-08-2014, 08:18 AM
Replies: 1,608
Views: 466,879
Posted By facia

LOL. Are you sure that you are not working on my...

LOL. Are you sure that you are not working on my aircraft??? :D
That's exactly what was happening to mine when I put it into storage
for the summer.

Andreas
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-07-2014, 05:51 AM
Replies: 1,608
Views: 466,879
Posted By facia

@acdii, you are right :-) I got the idea from...

@acdii,
you are right :-) I got the idea from you a few posts back when you mentioned the tri color scheme and the paint matching.
There is so many dark blue ones out there mainly because of the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-06-2014, 07:02 AM
Replies: 1,608
Views: 466,879
Posted By facia

I have not been on the forums for a while. Just...

I have not been on the forums for a while.
Just a quick update on my f4u project. Have not worked on it all summer, as flying and other projects took most of my time.
I finally decided on a color...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-20-2014, 04:01 PM
Replies: 4,345
Views: 638,923
Posted By facia

The paved runway sure helps. I am flying off of...

The paved runway sure helps. I am flying off of a grass runway and even with pulled elevator, she wants to
nose over on take off as soon as throttle is applied. It's a balancing act every time,...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-19-2014, 04:46 PM
Replies: 4,345
Views: 638,923
Posted By facia

Congratulations on your successful maiden. She...

Congratulations on your successful maiden. She looks great and you bet, the Spitfire looks awesome in the air.
Did you have any nose over tendencies?
Can't wait to get mine back up in the air this...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-10-2014, 02:56 PM
Replies: 1,608
Views: 466,879
Posted By facia

Hi acdii, my robart 650's coupled with the...

Hi acdii,
my robart 650's coupled with the Wingspan 100deg rotating electrics actually fit quite flush into the wheel wells.
Here is a pic from mid February with a test fit of wing and fuselage....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-09-2014, 05:16 PM
Replies: 1,608
Views: 466,879
Posted By facia

That sounds great. Let me know how well they are...

That sounds great. Let me know how well they are able to match the colors. We have Lowes and HD up here as well.
I am undecided yet on what color scheme I will be using.
It'll be some time until...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-09-2014, 09:51 AM
Replies: 1,608
Views: 466,879
Posted By facia

Hi acdii, this worked like a charm. I used...

Hi acdii,
this worked like a charm. I used 3/8" ply and balsa in the fashion that you suggested.
I had to extend the engine out a bit more in order to gain enough clearance for movement of the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-06-2014, 01:39 PM
Replies: 1,608
Views: 466,879
Posted By facia

Thanks very much, acdii. I have the...

Thanks very much, acdii.

I have the necessary wood and hardware at home and hopefully will have a chance
to get at it after work tonight. :)

Andreas
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-06-2014, 08:53 AM
Replies: 1,608
Views: 466,879
Posted By facia

Thank you for your fast reply acdii, That's the...

Thank you for your fast reply acdii,
That's the route I'll take.

Andreas
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-06-2014, 08:06 AM
Replies: 1,608
Views: 466,879
Posted By facia

Hi accdii, Have you mounted your 20cc engine...

Hi accdii,
Have you mounted your 20cc engine yet?
If so, do you have any pics of the engine/firewall/engine mount?
I am in the process of mounting my DLE 20RA now. Top Flite specs are 5 3/4" from...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-23-2014, 06:55 AM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,931,138
Posted By facia

yes Steve and Bob it is 1/2oz. I should have...

yes Steve and Bob it is 1/2oz. I should have written 0.5 not just .5


Andreas
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-22-2014, 09:05 PM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,931,138
Posted By facia

Scott, From my research, I gather that: Silane...

Scott,
From my research, I gather that: Silane is generally stiffer than Volan and Silanes are usually clearer (I guess it won't matter
after it's primed and painted)
I have opted for Volan in...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-22-2014, 08:47 PM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,931,138
Posted By facia

Hi acdii, How are you covering the rudder and...

Hi acdii,
How are you covering the rudder and elevator. In order to glass it, you would have to add sheeting. Right?
But even at 1/32" balsa sheeting each side, It will be 1/16" total thicker...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-22-2014, 05:29 PM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,931,138
Posted By facia

Thank you for the welcome, Steve & Bob. Lot's...

Thank you for the welcome, Steve & Bob.
Lot's of work left on my F4U. Just finished the belly pan sheeting this afternoon.
I will be working on the flaps next week. This is my first kit build...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-22-2014, 11:41 AM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,931,138
Posted By facia

Thank you George. I am very happy to be a part...

Thank you George.
I am very happy to be a part of the brotherhood.
Winter still has a grip on this neck of the woods.
Perfect for building....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-21-2014, 11:38 AM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,931,138
Posted By facia

I know the thread is for the Giant Scale F4U...

I know the thread is for the Giant Scale F4U Corsair, but I am not ready for one..........yet.
I have read through most of the thread and love the wealth of info and love for the hobby.
I am in the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-31-2013, 11:41 AM
Replies: 4,345
Views: 638,923
Posted By facia

Oh...my...That looks good. I could really see...

Oh...my...That looks good. I could really see myself having a loooot of fun with it at the flying field.
Let's see what 2014 has in store for the finance department. ;)

Happy New Year to all!
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-29-2013, 02:59 PM
Replies: 4,345
Views: 638,923
Posted By facia

Thanks Sonny, :) This is my first 4 stroke, and...

Thanks Sonny, :)
This is my first 4 stroke, and it makes sense. I'll check with Saito on their site for specs and
see if I can do the rocker adjustments myself.

Andreas

P.S.
Found it. :-)...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-29-2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 4,345
Views: 638,923
Posted By facia

Great save and bringing the aircraft back down in...

Great save and bringing the aircraft back down in one piece. Hats off to you.
Oh man, that doesn't look good. Hope you are able to repair or get spare parts from Clark Industries.
Let us know how...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-29-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 4,345
Views: 638,923
Posted By facia

Hi Sonny, I see you got the wingspan retracts. ...

Hi Sonny,
I see you got the wingspan retracts. Let us know how they work.
So far, I am happy with my 100 deg rotating wingspan retracts, but time will
tell if they will hold up. I guess we'll...
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