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Old 10-22-2003 | 07:21 PM
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BHunn3
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Default RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly Thread

PS: I am at my moms again. This is Splais, not Bhunn3.

Well, here she is all done (sort of). With any luck she will have her maiden flight on Saturday. a few more pics posted on my review in the User Product Review Forum.

A few final comments. I have run the DA50 three times in the yard. You need the choke. It will not start by hand without it. The engine only has about 15 minutes of actual run time on her. It is turning about 6200 rpm with the 20x12 3-blade prop. I'm still on the factory recommended starting settings.

I have completely re-ironed this plane twice now and it still has extensive wrinkles in her. It seems like they just pop up every few days no matter what. I know some like it; but I am beginning to like monocoat less and less.

I have cycled the landing gear numerous times and it seems to be working fine. All systems are go. so Saturday, here we come.
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