These guys are not being harsh just truthfull. Right now getting the engine strait on a warbird should go on the back burner until you know more about offset thrust and such. ie... most airplane engines, especially taildraggers like the spifire, aren't suppose to be strait inline but require an offset to compensate for engine torque.
If you are dead set on the Spitfire you should find someone local to help you.
ORIGINAL: jship
Join a club and listen to them. You may think they are takeing you to slow, but You will learn more in a week than You can teach Yourself in a year.
Don't forget to have fun.
john
ORIGINAL: bruce88123
ORIGINAL: bladeboy
hi i am new to rc airplane's i built a ww2 spitfire from balsa wood it took me month's to build and i was happy with the final product,,
however i had problem.s lining the engine and proppellor's up so it is straight,,,i dont have any movement to adjust on the engine mount's,,,
i was considering using washer's to try and even it all out but it will need a lot....
doe's anyone have any good tip's for this...???,,,thank,s
Yes, put it on a shelf and go purchase a trainer aircraft. A Spitfire is NOT a beginners airplane in ANY manner. Join a club and get proper instruction. Your new club mates will be able to actually look at your Spit and give good suggestions for when you are ready to fly it.
If you try to fly it too soon it won't last long.