VQ FW190
 

I just got a VQ FW 190 and was wondering what is the best retract available for this .60 size bird? I can't seem to find any information when I do a search.

RE: VQ FW190
 

If you want the cheapest route then the VQ mechanicals are available with matching oleo struts.<div>
</div><div>But if you want the most reliable and easiest to setup with the least maintenance then you can't go past the air retracts.</div><div>
</div><div>I have this plane with Spring Air retracts and they work without a problem. A real fit and forget installation.</div><div>And they just bolt straight in.</div><div>
</div><div>Mike</div><div>
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RE: VQ FW190
 

I would look at the E-Flite 60-120 retracts. I have a set in my VQ Hurricane.

RE: VQ FW190
 

Thanks guys for the information. I looked at both the spring air and eflight units and they looked great. Could you guys possibly tell me which model # of retract you are using?

RE: VQ FW190
 

On my Hurricane, I'm using the 90 degree retract angle, because the wing is basically flat with no dihedral. On a FW-190, I believe there's is some dihedral, so you would want to use 85 degrees. That being said, before someone tells me I'm wrong, the "Real FW 190 used a retract with significant less retract angle. I believe around 70 degrees. However, this being more of a sport/stand off scale plane I would go with 85 Degrees.

RE: VQ FW190
 

I usually just grab the 300 series Spring  Air that do all the 40 to 60 just fine.<div>
</div><div>Just checking the web site, $127 for a kit.</div><div>
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RE: VQ FW190
 

I have a Royal kit 1/7th scale and the guys at spring air said to use 116. I can't remember the size of the VQ, but just shoot them an email and they will get back to you.

RE: VQ FW190
 

Thanks for all the information, much appreciated guys.

RE: VQ FW190
 

Im running the e-flite 60-120 size gear in a 68.5" Graupner FW-190D9. They are super easy to use, no air fill required, no air pump, no nothing. They simply work when you flip the switch. Definitely use the 85 degree ones.

RE: VQ FW190
 

Kahloq,
I don't want to hijack this thread, but I also have the Graupner FW190D NIB, I'd love to see some oics or a thread on yours... Do you have a link ?


Back to this thread... For anyone interested in the ARF ( VQ FW 190 .60 that this thread is a bout), It is currently on sale for $139.00 at HobbyPeople.net

RE: VQ FW190
 

Just picked up the FW 190 from VQwarbirds here in Texas for $139.00 . I plan on using the E-flite 85 degree retracts, my DX8 xmitter has a function to allow me to set the retract speed so it has a more scale look. Also doing the electric conversion, if anyone has any photos or suggestions on the build,fire away.Thanks

RE: VQ FW190
 

Here's a thread I had started on it on rcgroups. Feel free to add anything you want to that thread, pics, comments, whatever:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1165964

I never found any threads about it here on RCU