TOP FLITE GIANT SCALE P51 ARC
10-02-2013, 04:40 PM
#226
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Orthobird,
I have this plane. I fiberglassed it and painted it with automotive paint. I didn't add any details other then the stock cockpit kit. I have a DLE 55 in it with a 22x10 prop. I think the power is perfect. Scale speed at 3/4 throttle. fast at full throttle. I don't think either of the engines you have will be enough to fly this plane nor will you be happy with it.
Keith
I have this plane. I fiberglassed it and painted it with automotive paint. I didn't add any details other then the stock cockpit kit. I have a DLE 55 in it with a 22x10 prop. I think the power is perfect. Scale speed at 3/4 throttle. fast at full throttle. I don't think either of the engines you have will be enough to fly this plane nor will you be happy with it.
Keith
10-02-2013, 05:58 PM
#227
Definitely the G62 over the engines you mentioned.
Well I haven't posted much about this plane for a while, the project was finished this past July and I had to much fun flying it!
The plane weights just over 29lbs, power is 3W70 turning a Menz 22X10 propeller. I fly at an altitude around a mile and 29+ lbs is no big deal with this bird, on take off it is ready to fly at about 400 ft, landing full flaps is my favorite moment!
Hope to find someone eventually with a good camera and skills to take pictures on the P51 flying.
Well I haven't posted much about this plane for a while, the project was finished this past July and I had to much fun flying it!
The plane weights just over 29lbs, power is 3W70 turning a Menz 22X10 propeller. I fly at an altitude around a mile and 29+ lbs is no big deal with this bird, on take off it is ready to fly at about 400 ft, landing full flaps is my favorite moment!
Hope to find someone eventually with a good camera and skills to take pictures on the P51 flying.
10-02-2013, 06:31 PM
#230
I applied carbon fiber cloth inside the fuselage behind the firewall, as for the wing I took the sheeting off all around where the gear mount and glued a 1/4 ply-wood plate in the area covering 3 ribs.
I used 6" aluminum tape, similar to Flite-Metal on the fiber-glassed fuselage, the wing is painted. All markings are painted including the kill marks.
I used 6" aluminum tape, similar to Flite-Metal on the fiber-glassed fuselage, the wing is painted. All markings are painted including the kill marks.
Last edited by flyingchef; 10-02-2013 at 06:36 PM.
10-03-2013, 11:22 AM
#234
Thanks Chad,
I hope to make it next year with my Sea Fury. I do miss my Spitfire (sold it to a good home), plan to get eventually another one together, I'm thinking of the 1/4 scale Mick Reeve version which I have the wood kit for.
Thank you Brian can't go wrong with the TF line but I can't resist to give them a face lift!
I hope to make it next year with my Sea Fury. I do miss my Spitfire (sold it to a good home), plan to get eventually another one together, I'm thinking of the 1/4 scale Mick Reeve version which I have the wood kit for.
Thank you Brian can't go wrong with the TF line but I can't resist to give them a face lift!
10-03-2013, 11:38 AM
#236
For what it's worth, I have a G-62 in my TF P-40. I started with a 22x10 Xoar. I later tried a 20x10 Xoar and it ran about 20 mph faster and tached 75-7800. The factory paperwork said it had a max ground rpm of 10,000 so it's okay. It really howls with the 20x10!!!
10-03-2013, 07:22 PM
#237
Brian,
I don't use a specific ratio, it all depends on what you are doing with it. For example, when I am dealing with a substantial area to fill I add more micro-balloon to keep the material light and less if I use it to do some finishing work. A good medium is to have a mixture that is just thick enough so it doesn't run or fold on his own weight. Once dry and sanded I apply some automotive finishing putty to seal the micro-balloon area. By the way use finishing epoxy for the mixture.
I don't use a specific ratio, it all depends on what you are doing with it. For example, when I am dealing with a substantial area to fill I add more micro-balloon to keep the material light and less if I use it to do some finishing work. A good medium is to have a mixture that is just thick enough so it doesn't run or fold on his own weight. Once dry and sanded I apply some automotive finishing putty to seal the micro-balloon area. By the way use finishing epoxy for the mixture.
10-03-2013, 08:48 PM
#238
With all the great rivet work your doing why didn't you do the dzus fasteners on your fairings and cowling, Just curious.
Leroy
Last edited by Leroy Gardner; 10-03-2013 at 09:06 PM.
10-04-2013, 05:10 PM
#240
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I am getting ready to build this airplane, and wanted to ask you all a question.
i have a Zenoah G38 EI and a Saito FG 36 4 stroke engine. will either of these engines do this airplane justice?
i would like for it to be a speed demon of sorts.
both engines will spin an 18 x 8 prop at about 7300 rpm or so.
i have a Zenoah G38 EI and a Saito FG 36 4 stroke engine. will either of these engines do this airplane justice?
i would like for it to be a speed demon of sorts.
both engines will spin an 18 x 8 prop at about 7300 rpm or so.
10-05-2013, 10:10 AM
#243
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the length of the G62 is 162.5 mm from the back of the crankcase to the prop hub. the DA 85 is 148.5 mm
the height of the G62 from the bottom of the backplate to the top of the sparkplug boot is 185 mm. the DA 85 is 198 mm.
the width is 140 for the G62 and 102.5 for the DA 85
the height of the G62 from the bottom of the backplate to the top of the sparkplug boot is 185 mm. the DA 85 is 198 mm.
the width is 140 for the G62 and 102.5 for the DA 85
10-17-2013, 07:32 PM
#244
I finally purchased a pilot for the Mustang, 1/5 scale Bob Sweeney from Best Pilot. Sadly I will have to cut Mr Sweeney's legs and glue them back but spaced further away from each other to fit in the cockpit. I removed as well the molded stick handle from the right hand and will reshape it to fit the cockpit stick. Painting will be next!
11-04-2013, 04:03 PM
#247
Well I will continue this with a rebuilt! Lil' Margaret ended crashing after a mid-air with another TF 1/5 P51 that sadly ended with the same fate.
Lil' Margaret's life was too short so I will give her another shot.
Started by removing everything in the way to inspect the fuselage, will need new formers, front side frames, new nose, etc...
As the wing goes few new ribs and sheeting, and yes I will do the rivets again!
Lil' Margaret's life was too short so I will give her another shot.
Started by removing everything in the way to inspect the fuselage, will need new formers, front side frames, new nose, etc...
As the wing goes few new ribs and sheeting, and yes I will do the rivets again!
11-04-2013, 04:12 PM
#248
All the guts now removed so the front canopy top deck.
Rear side frames looks okay in the back however one side separated from the formers.
I will start by removing the side balsa sheeting, clean and epoxy back the side frames.
I was fortunate to receive a retired airframe (well used) from a friend (thanks Clark!), it will allow me to use some of the parts or draw new ones if not clean from oil.
Lets get going!
Rear side frames looks okay in the back however one side separated from the formers.
I will start by removing the side balsa sheeting, clean and epoxy back the side frames.
I was fortunate to receive a retired airframe (well used) from a friend (thanks Clark!), it will allow me to use some of the parts or draw new ones if not clean from oil.
Lets get going!
Last edited by flyingchef; 11-04-2013 at 04:14 PM.
, sorry to see that Bruno. She was lookin pretty fine as well! Glad to see you jumping right back on it!