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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-29-2024, 06:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 492
Posted By RC flyer 2

I would always leave room on the stringer to...

I would always leave room on the stringer to attach the lower sheeting and the upper sheeting. If you have an email address, give it to me and I'll send a copy of the instruction manual.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-24-2024, 06:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 492
Posted By RC flyer 2

Here are some pictures of the fuse that you are...

Here are some pictures of the fuse that you are working on, maybe they help you?
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-24-2024, 05:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 492
Posted By RC flyer 2

Do you have a set of plans for this model? ...

Do you have a set of plans for this model? Reading the instructions, looks like there were precut upper fuse sides. The instruction below was to use this piece to trace the curve (Bow) to the lower...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-24-2024, 12:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 492
Posted By RC flyer 2

Okay, I see that your building the smaller...

Okay, I see that your building the smaller Corsair, the .60 size. The plans above are for the giant scale. The way the fuselage for your corsair is built, you build the topside and then the botton...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-24-2024, 07:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 492
Posted By RC flyer 2

I believe the parts your looking for are the...

I believe the parts your looking for are the "Turtle Deck Side Sheet Pattern" and the "Forward Deck Sheet Pattern" See below in the upper right side of the plans..
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-24-2024, 07:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 492
Posted By RC flyer 2

I should be able to help. Is that on page 31 of...

I should be able to help. Is that on page 31 of the instruction manual? Take a look at my build in RCScaleBuilder to see the construction techniques for this part of the build....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-21-2018, 04:53 AM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,930,513
Posted By RC flyer 2

Hi Pittscrasy, I just found a kit on...

Hi Pittscrasy,

I just found a kit on facebook from a guy I met in "RC Warbird Addicts" So after spending a ton of time looking, I have a kit combining this week. Can't believe these kits are now...
Forum: Kit Building
05-04-2014, 11:41 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 21,462
Posted By RC flyer 2

Hi SushiHunter, Just reading through this...

Hi SushiHunter,

Just reading through this thread and saw your post. I may be able to help you and would welcome any questions. quite a few years ago I built the original patriot 40. I loved...
Forum: RC Jets
10-11-2013, 03:15 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 16,190
Posted By RC flyer 2

Banning a company because it makes a poor quality...

Banning a company because it makes a poor quality product? This is America, when we don't like something, we don't buy it. It's called Capitalism!

Don't give our stupid politicians anything...
Forum: Gas Engines
02-16-2013, 05:37 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,863
Posted By RC flyer 2

RE: Oil spatter

I agree with everything that has been posted here. One other thing I would look for is a loose bolt holding the engine down, at the muffler, or anywhere else in the engine area. If a bolt is...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-09-2012, 03:38 PM
Replies: 727
Views: 112,911
Posted By RC flyer 2

RE: Great Planes RV-4 .60-.90 ARF

Hey JoeMamma,

You will enjoy this model. I bought one earlier this year, flys great, I used a OS95V, Pulls it around very nicely..

Have fun
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-01-2010, 11:34 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 89,685
Posted By RC flyer 2

RE: Building Top Flite Corsair 60

Hi Rick

I built one of these and it is a great flying plane. I initially flew it with a Supertigre 61, flew fine. after many flights, I took off and a cross wind grabed it and as I recovered,...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-22-2009, 06:47 AM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 696,188
Posted By RC flyer 2

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

The engine is a saito 115, the muffler is a Keleo stock muffler for this engine. If you look back through my posts, I show pictures of the stock saito muffler installed. I did not like this so I...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-21-2009, 05:13 PM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 696,188
Posted By RC flyer 2

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

I completed my ship this morning. Balanced it at 5.5" inches from leading edge. Moved the battery back to the elevator servo area, this knocked off 1.25oz of lead from the rear. It now balances...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-17-2009, 08:02 AM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 696,188
Posted By RC flyer 2

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

Devens -

I use a small square and place it right on the side of the fuse and slide it back until it touches the leading edge on the wing. From the inside of the square I measure back to the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-17-2009, 07:20 AM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 696,188
Posted By RC flyer 2

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

Hey Jrod -

I'm also putting finishing touches on mine (pictures to follow) and my model came in at 10 pounds, CG at 5.5 I needed to add 5.5 oz in the tail to balance her out. Obviously, we all...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-31-2009, 12:35 PM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 696,188
Posted By RC flyer 2

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

Titan -

WOW! Love those panel lines, did you comment on how you did these in the forum?? If not, can you provide the highlights on your techniques?

You got a great lookin' bird there.
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-14-2009, 10:22 AM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 696,188
Posted By RC flyer 2

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

Wow, Eli Field, I'd be happy to pay twice that for the quality of that facility.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-12-2009, 11:52 AM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 696,188
Posted By RC flyer 2

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

Devens,

Congrats!! I know how it feels... knees wobbling, "cheeks tight" :-) under the conditions, you did great! I'm sure in your neck of the woods, it must have been cold also..

How...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-28-2009, 09:55 AM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 696,188
Posted By RC flyer 2

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

Tiger650-

I have built many planes over the years and some of the advice I received over the years that I always go by is to, "build as light and strong as possible, and balance the model as...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-27-2009, 06:22 PM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 696,188
Posted By RC flyer 2

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

Devens-

You mentioned about opening up the cowl on the bottom to allow proper cooling, yes, at the time I took the picture, I hadn't done this yet. However, I could not accept how my muffler...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-22-2009, 09:42 AM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 696,188
Posted By RC flyer 2

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

Don,

That's exactly how I felt when a freind of mine told me what to do. He is a tool and die maker, a great resourse for me.

Worked great!

Glad it helped..
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-21-2009, 08:57 AM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 696,188
Posted By RC flyer 2

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

[quote]ORIGINAL: JustFlyIt

Question: my P-51 has a Saito 100 in it. Can someone tell me what a good fitting prop adapter for its spinner would be?

Thanks
DRS

DRS- I have a Saito...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-19-2009, 01:21 PM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 696,188
Posted By RC flyer 2

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

Devens,

Yes, the bracket would interfere with the cylinder. My setup doesn't do this, because I bent the gear stub coming out of the gear to move the strut deeper into the wing. Doing this,...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-17-2009, 04:15 PM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 696,188
Posted By RC flyer 2

RE: Top Flite '.60 size' P-51D Mustang ARF: Building & Modifications

Devens

I will be mounting the doors using two #650 gear door brackets. The screw hole that holds the set screw will be used to mount the cover as well as hold it to the robostrut. In my case, I...
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