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04-12-2003 | 07:11 PM
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I have acquired a Thunder Tiger - Mustang that a fellow crashed, and I am new to the R/C hobby and learning as I go. I would like to get this plane back to RTF condition.
I need to know the following if anyone can help that would be great!
I will be using the Futaba T8HUPS to fly it with and it needs...
Wheels - What Size Should I Order?
Engine - Which one do you recommend?
Servos - Which ones would suit for this model?
Plane is 40"
Wing Span is 54"
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I need to know the following if anyone can help that would be great!
I will be using the Futaba T8HUPS to fly it with and it needs...
Wheels - What Size Should I Order?
Engine - Which one do you recommend?
Servos - Which ones would suit for this model?
Plane is 40"
Wing Span is 54"
Thanks
04-12-2003 | 08:46 PM
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Ok, lets assume that he goes and buys a trainer. How does that get his mustang in rtf condition?
I can't really help you with your question, but I just hate when others won't answer them and just offer smart remarks.
I am sure there is someone here that can help you out with your question! Good luck!
I can't really help you with your question, but I just hate when others won't answer them and just offer smart remarks.
I am sure there is someone here that can help you out with your question! Good luck!
04-12-2003 | 10:13 PM
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How about this:
I dug this arcived article up from RCUNIVERSE archives (google search)
http://www.rcuniverse.com/rcarchive/57/2002/10/3/70523
I am new to RC flying as well, and I hate smart ass answers also.
Hope this helps ya
http://www.rcuniverse.com/rcarchive/57/2002/10/3/70523
I am new to RC flying as well, and I hate smart ass answers also.
Hope this helps ya
04-12-2003 | 10:28 PM
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Mike Bogh Hideho,
I flew this plane last summer...loved it. The instructions call out for a 25 but I flew it with an OS40 FP with perfect results. The current equivalent LA series should be fine, also.
With a standard 10X6 the plane was way to fast, and developed a "waggle" at top speed, very scary. I then propped it down to a 10X4 and had no further problems.
Terrific slo flight, stable inverted to a oh so low invert runway pass and an "almost harrier" to the runway from 50 feet or so in a good wind, full sock.
Lost it to dumb thumbs trying to squeeze one more flight out of it after the sun went down.....lost all orientation in the dusk.
glowplug I also had an OS 40 FP in mine....flew great...unfortunately lost it to a mid-air.....I miss that plane.....
little-boy-14 I have a k&b 40 and it is entirley to mutch motor
Bipelover Depends on how you want to fly it. Got a Saito 30 on mine and though it's no powerhouse it still does beautiful hammerheads, inverted flight, loops and rolls. By no means do I have unlimited vertical or anything but then that's not my thing. Especially not with a plane this size. The way I've got mine set up makes it a great relaxing flyer.
I flew this plane last summer...loved it. The instructions call out for a 25 but I flew it with an OS40 FP with perfect results. The current equivalent LA series should be fine, also.
With a standard 10X6 the plane was way to fast, and developed a "waggle" at top speed, very scary. I then propped it down to a 10X4 and had no further problems.
Terrific slo flight, stable inverted to a oh so low invert runway pass and an "almost harrier" to the runway from 50 feet or so in a good wind, full sock.
Lost it to dumb thumbs trying to squeeze one more flight out of it after the sun went down.....lost all orientation in the dusk.
glowplug I also had an OS 40 FP in mine....flew great...unfortunately lost it to a mid-air.....I miss that plane.....
little-boy-14 I have a k&b 40 and it is entirley to mutch motor
Bipelover Depends on how you want to fly it. Got a Saito 30 on mine and though it's no powerhouse it still does beautiful hammerheads, inverted flight, loops and rolls. By no means do I have unlimited vertical or anything but then that's not my thing. Especially not with a plane this size. The way I've got mine set up makes it a great relaxing flyer.
04-12-2003 | 10:59 PM
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first off we need some background information, first off have you ever flown RC before.
you said you were new so I will assume not.
if you try to fly the mustang as your first you will almost definetly end up with a pile of sticks at the end of a very short flight.
it would be best for you to aquire a trainer type plane (most recomend a .40 size) and restore this plane as you leanr how to fly.
as for the engine a 54" wingspan it sounds like a lazy tiger. found here
and says a 20-30 engine any .30 size engine should be fine for the plane.
the parts list is here
and mentions 2 1/2" wheels.
it says 5 servos I would assume standard servos, but I am not sure.
acording to
here standard size is 1.6X.8X1.4. if this seems about right then yes it is standard servos if not use the chart to find a good match.
if this is indeed the lazy tiger then it should make a good second airplane so if you have flight expirience it should be no problem, but if not I would again recomend getting a trainer and finding an instructor to teach you how to fly.
right before I posted you posted the pic.... yup that looks like a lazy tiger.
you said you were new so I will assume not.
if you try to fly the mustang as your first you will almost definetly end up with a pile of sticks at the end of a very short flight.
it would be best for you to aquire a trainer type plane (most recomend a .40 size) and restore this plane as you leanr how to fly.
as for the engine a 54" wingspan it sounds like a lazy tiger. found here
and says a 20-30 engine any .30 size engine should be fine for the plane.
the parts list is here
and mentions 2 1/2" wheels.
it says 5 servos I would assume standard servos, but I am not sure.
acording to
here standard size is 1.6X.8X1.4. if this seems about right then yes it is standard servos if not use the chart to find a good match.
if this is indeed the lazy tiger then it should make a good second airplane so if you have flight expirience it should be no problem, but if not I would again recomend getting a trainer and finding an instructor to teach you how to fly.
right before I posted you posted the pic.... yup that looks like a lazy tiger.
04-13-2003 | 02:58 AM
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I don,t think anyone here was trying to slam you. In fact you have had some excellent advice by unstable. You see the problem of folks insisting on starting with entirely inappropriate airplanes is very common and sometimes compounded by the fact that they occasionally insist on going it alone.
The results are 95% of the time always the same. At the field I currently fly which is a public park and no club affiliation is required. It is almost a daily occurrance when someone shows up with an unreasonable starter airplane and many times refuse assistance, All we can do is take cover and the flights are seldom longer than twenty to thirty seconds. The net result is these folks are never seen agine and lost to the sport forever Just as apparently happened to the prior owner of your airplane. Most flyers and instructors desparetly want you to share in the joy and acheivement that can come with this sport.
OK lets talk about that airplane. First and foremost it is an entirely inappropriate airplane for you to start with. I would implore you to save it for down the line a bit. Having said that it is a delightful little fun fly 'sorta of a Mustang' that indeed will fly well with any twentyfive to thirty engine two or four stroke. Sometimes as far as wheels go on this size ship no landing gear is used at all for all out performance (once agine this is not a trainer despite whatever name the manufacturer has laid on it, to sell more). Servos: Probably the best servos you could put in it at a reasonable price are Hitec Hs 225's, They are ideally suited to this size and type airplane.
Forgive me if I have offended but most here would like see you survive your first trip to the field and become a contributor here on the forum.
John
I don,t think anyone here was trying to slam you. In fact you have had some excellent advice by unstable. You see the problem of folks insisting on starting with entirely inappropriate airplanes is very common and sometimes compounded by the fact that they occasionally insist on going it alone.
The results are 95% of the time always the same. At the field I currently fly which is a public park and no club affiliation is required. It is almost a daily occurrance when someone shows up with an unreasonable starter airplane and many times refuse assistance, All we can do is take cover and the flights are seldom longer than twenty to thirty seconds. The net result is these folks are never seen agine and lost to the sport forever Just as apparently happened to the prior owner of your airplane. Most flyers and instructors desparetly want you to share in the joy and acheivement that can come with this sport.
OK lets talk about that airplane. First and foremost it is an entirely inappropriate airplane for you to start with. I would implore you to save it for down the line a bit. Having said that it is a delightful little fun fly 'sorta of a Mustang' that indeed will fly well with any twentyfive to thirty engine two or four stroke. Sometimes as far as wheels go on this size ship no landing gear is used at all for all out performance (once agine this is not a trainer despite whatever name the manufacturer has laid on it, to sell more). Servos: Probably the best servos you could put in it at a reasonable price are Hitec Hs 225's, They are ideally suited to this size and type airplane.
Forgive me if I have offended but most here would like see you survive your first trip to the field and become a contributor here on the forum.
John
04-13-2003 | 04:34 AM
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I appreciate the input, no offence taken.
Did not find that very helpful though. I look forward to talking on here and helping others as I learn.
RCAeroguy:
The easiest way to get the Mustang back into RTF condition is to go buy a trainer first.
The easiest way to get the Mustang back into RTF condition is to go buy a trainer first.
