wphilb

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Ok, have been trying to reach him since 4/28. I'll call again next week.

Whit

fockewulf37

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Hey Guys,
Just finish up the cockpit kit for the Fw 190D. Wow it took longer than I thought it would. Just had too many things come up at home .. You know kids and springtime...
Anyway here is the install video. The cockpits are shipping to Tomas at VQ warbirds on Monday. He should have then By Wednesday/Thursday..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uuizo5xSsjA

Ty

wphilb

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Ty,

A nice video, I also watched the mold-making one, thanks for doing these.

Whit

kahloq

nice

Ramstein44

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I started the engine installation this afternoon. I made a template of the center hole after insuring that it was centered and drew in the lines. The hole is 1� diameter so this made it easier than expected.

I made a template of the stanchions mounted to the engine and then placed them over the centering lines and then placed 10-32nd lock washers behind the firewall with 10-32nd bolts through the back side. I’ll aeropoxy these in later.

The DLE55 isn’t completely concealed as previously thought but I figured it wouldn’t be as my Holman has a Moki 210 in it which is smaller and is also exposed a little.

The engine sits about ¼� beyond the cowl. I thought I would have to move the firewall back thinking the engine would stick out like my Zenoah did in my Vailly FW190 prior to modifications but I seen no need for such a small distance.

P47Pilot

Thanks Ty, great instructional video.

corsair183

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I think someone said the wingspan of this plane is 82.5 inches according to the instructions. If someone actually has put the wing together, they could measure across the top of the wing (not the bottom) wingtip to wingtip in a straight line and give us the real wingspan. I had ordered this plane and just found out today that my credit card had been hit for the remaining balance. I thought they were going to call me and confirm the w.s. before shipping.

Thanks,
John Z.

Chris Nicastro

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On Tower the DLE specs are limited. What is the distance from crank center to the top of the head? How much more height does the plug add?
I'm comparing this one to the OS 55 gas engine which claims 5.5in.

Experten109/40

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4.84 inches from the c/l to the top of the head.
plug is angled so add anothe 3/8ths to that. DLE 55.

corsair183

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Does anyone know the true wingspan? Is it really 82.5 inches? Less? More? Usually the manual, instructions, or box specifications are off a little. When the wing is finished, the span is usually less than advertised. Thanks for the help.

John

fockewulf37

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I just measured mine with wing in the wing together and it was 83".. Hope that helps...

Ty

wphilb

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Please excuse the intrusion, but has anyone heard from Darrell at Sierra recently? I've called several times yesterday and today and no answer.

Whit

corsair183

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Thanks Ty, I appreciate the help.
John Z.

ticketec

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Still waiting. The shipment hasent even left the factory yet....[:@] They are expecting the shipment to leave by next thursday now, and the spinners are not ready yet. +2.5 wks to get to Australia + shippment time to get to me!

I'm hoping your going to get a video of it flying soon Ramstein!!

Thanks

dave

Ramstein44

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Ticketec, If I weren't doing all the changes and modifications to it like the canopy, gun hood, retracts, elevator and possibly the firewall, I'd already be flying her. I've yet to purchase the ccokpit kit which I hope to do this week if available. Once these areas are completed, She'll be up and running.

I keep telling myself that I'm not going to mod out another ARF and just build it and fly it but yet; here we go again.

I hope to get a video out in a few weeks or so time willing.

ticketec

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ohh, c'mon! your killing me

It seems like your the only one building one of these?? so we all have to enjoy it through you

Thanks

dave

corsair183

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Just talked to True Turn here in Texas. She said there were no plans to produce spinners for any of the ESM CMP arfs. If I wanted one for the Fw 190 D9, the cost would be 1200 dollars.

John Z.

jmohn

What about getting one of the Sist spinners?


Jeff

Duplicator41

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$1200.00????? Are they ever proud of their spinners. Get one from Gene Barton. Cost is $75 - $80.00.

Cheers,

Ramstein44

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Sist won't be releasing them until August along with there D9 kit. Your best bet is Gene Barton. Thats what's on mine and it looks very good. I'll have a new camera later today to post pictures of it mounted.

Ramstein44

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Here is the picture of the DLE 55 mounted before modification of the fire wall with the spinner from Gene Barton. Also a picture of my distraction, my Holman D9 being riveted..

The cowl has yet to be glued but from my measurements, the spinner is almost 1/2" forward of the cowl. Enough for me to move the firewall.

MANFRED

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Ram, could you go with shorter standoffs and recess the carb into the fuse?

Ramstein44

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I'm sure I could've but I get tired of looking for parts when I like to build and moving the firewall cost me nothing but time. I guess if I had the machine shop to modify the standoffs but It's already completed, just waiting for the hysol to cure. Opening up the firewall revealed more areas which I think need re-enforcement.

MANFRED

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You seem to have an addiction to FWs! Which Hysol product are you using?

ticketec

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Problem? what problem??



Those stock painted canopy frames look rather, chunky...

Thanks

dave