Top Flite Giant Scale Spitfire ARF
10-13-2013, 01:56 PM
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So I was thinking of making a mount made from plywood and silicone tube( for soft mounting the muffler). Something like that could be used on the pitts can part of the wrap around muffler to hold that side. No welding required. The silicone tube would be tight enough to prevent vibration, but not so tight you couldn't slide the muffler can out if you needed to remove the muffler from the engine. The plywood mount with hole for the can would be hard mounted to the firewall or front fuse structure. This should prevent vibration stress on the muffler bolts.
10-14-2013, 04:06 AM
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So I was thinking of making a mount made from plywood and silicone tube( for soft mounting the muffler). Something like that could be used on the pitts can part of the wrap around muffler to hold that side. No welding required. The silicone tube would be tight enough to prevent vibration, but not so tight you couldn't slide the muffler can out if you needed to remove the muffler from the engine. The plywood mount with hole for the can would be hard mounted to the firewall or front fuse structure. This should prevent vibration stress on the muffler bolts.
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10-14-2013, 06:41 AM
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10-14-2013, 06:44 AM
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The only problem I can see is that the Engine and Muffler Vibrate together and separate from the Firewall; I was told that you need to anchor the Muffler to the Engine or Engine Mounts, not to the firewall because of the difference and independant movement of the Engine and Firewall,
10-25-2013, 04:07 PM
#307
Slowly plugging away on mine. Using an EME55 with electric starter. It barely fits(the starter). I will need to add a reinforcement on the inside of the cowl next to where the electric starter is to prevent rubbing damage(if such occurs) while the motor is running causing stuff to vibrate around.
Anyway....installed a Jtec tapered wrap around muffler(tower lists it for p-51.....not the same one as for a p-40).
Friend of mine had his out to the field the other day and would have tried to maiden, but found his flap servos were going south.
Please note.....the HobbyKing retracts for their Spitfire fit this Top Flite Spitfire almost dead perfect. Only enlarging a couple bolt holes was required. My gear from the HK Spitfire survived the catastrophic wing failure so that saved me some money. My friend also used the HK spitfire retracts from his HK plane(his went smush as well....but was pilot induced)
My TF spit is now primer painted after recovering the thing with solartex. Hopefully I can get it done in a few weeks before the weather goes absolutely to crap.
Not much to show really currently as its all in grey primer, but if someone wants, I can snap a photo or two.
Anyway....installed a Jtec tapered wrap around muffler(tower lists it for p-51.....not the same one as for a p-40).
Friend of mine had his out to the field the other day and would have tried to maiden, but found his flap servos were going south.
Please note.....the HobbyKing retracts for their Spitfire fit this Top Flite Spitfire almost dead perfect. Only enlarging a couple bolt holes was required. My gear from the HK Spitfire survived the catastrophic wing failure so that saved me some money. My friend also used the HK spitfire retracts from his HK plane(his went smush as well....but was pilot induced)
My TF spit is now primer painted after recovering the thing with solartex. Hopefully I can get it done in a few weeks before the weather goes absolutely to crap.
Not much to show really currently as its all in grey primer, but if someone wants, I can snap a photo or two.
10-25-2013, 07:03 PM
#309
The covering was pretty easy to get off. I pulled it off without the need of any tools. I did leave the control surfaces on and worked around them. I applied solartex to replace the crappy monocote. Im not the best at applying covering, but I did ok...looks a ton better then out of the box even in just primer color. I used neutral solartex as that will take any color paint, however, aluminum solartex is a bit stiffer as it has aluminum of some kind impregnated in it. That's also good for being able to weather it later on...say painting the plane whatever color and scratching areas off
10-26-2013, 09:28 AM
#311
On the DLE 55RA muffler problem... Mine blew out the welds also at about the 30th flight. I took it to a local welding and fabrication shop and got it fixed for $20. Its not pretty but it works. I need to deck the manifold flat and mount it but for the quick turn around it should be worth it.
Otherwise, love the engine
Otherwise, love the engine
10-26-2013, 02:40 PM
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10-27-2013, 08:57 AM
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Spitfire in progress pics.
Not much to show as stated. Motor installed, jtec wrap around muffler(had to relieve part of the cowl mounting block where the end of the canister is on opposite side). Electric starter, etc.
The other pics show fuse hatch for switches, air fill. The hatch is in the scale spot for the pilot egress door. I put the switches face up so I could look into the canopy while everything is buttoned up and see LED voltage readings.......plus, it was the least invasive space wise in the cockpit. Almost looks like they belong there as part of the gauges and stuff in the cockpit anyway.
Not much to show as stated. Motor installed, jtec wrap around muffler(had to relieve part of the cowl mounting block where the end of the canister is on opposite side). Electric starter, etc.
The other pics show fuse hatch for switches, air fill. The hatch is in the scale spot for the pilot egress door. I put the switches face up so I could look into the canopy while everything is buttoned up and see LED voltage readings.......plus, it was the least invasive space wise in the cockpit. Almost looks like they belong there as part of the gauges and stuff in the cockpit anyway.
11-08-2013, 06:14 PM
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RAF Spitfire Pilot from www.warbirdpilots.com
Hey Guys,
Its Adam from WWW.WARBIRDPILOTS.COM and Just wanted to show all the spitfire enthusiasts the most recent updated version of my 1/5~1/6 Scale 12" RAF Spitfire Pilot.
I updated the uniform to a Royal Blue uniform with new life vest and Parachute Pack. It more accurately resembles what a Spitfire Pilot wore during combat. I have sold a bunch of these to Top Flite owners and they fit great in the new Giant Spitfire ARF.
As you can see they are fully articulating with the ability for every joint to move. And only weigh 8 ounces. The pictures of the pilot in the plane is the old Spitfire Pilot version in my 88" Pica Spitfire.
If you get a chance, check out this pilot and more than 25 other Pilot Figures at WWW.WARBIRDPILOTS.COM
Adam Martin
Its Adam from WWW.WARBIRDPILOTS.COM and Just wanted to show all the spitfire enthusiasts the most recent updated version of my 1/5~1/6 Scale 12" RAF Spitfire Pilot.
I updated the uniform to a Royal Blue uniform with new life vest and Parachute Pack. It more accurately resembles what a Spitfire Pilot wore during combat. I have sold a bunch of these to Top Flite owners and they fit great in the new Giant Spitfire ARF.
As you can see they are fully articulating with the ability for every joint to move. And only weigh 8 ounces. The pictures of the pilot in the plane is the old Spitfire Pilot version in my 88" Pica Spitfire.
If you get a chance, check out this pilot and more than 25 other Pilot Figures at WWW.WARBIRDPILOTS.COM
Adam Martin
11-09-2013, 03:42 PM
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02-16-2014, 02:29 PM
#323
Thank you. It looks like the engine head should keep cool enough and you have milled the slots in the radiator behind it to get rid of residual heat. I had a H-9 Spit that needed a LOT of the cowl removed to keep the engine cool so I was concerned. As well, I would also run an airline for the pump diaphragm cover so it could breath more freely.
I appreciate you taking the time to post the photos. Hopefully, I can return the favor someday.
I appreciate you taking the time to post the photos. Hopefully, I can return the favor someday.