Not sure what happened to the pictures. Here's one more.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2164428

The Zero's biggest advantage was that it was light and maneuverable. The model flys the same way

I used a DLE 55 RA on mine and the flight characteristics were exactly the same. Flew with a little down elevator trim.

Well... for those interested, I couldn't solve my xport damage issue, and since my LHS didn't seem to be interested in providing customer service and accept one of the solution provided, the Zero was returned to them...

So, it looks like no Zero for me at the moment. Which is a pity, since I since it is a beautiful shape in the sky, of very good quality, and above all, quite different to those Spits, Mustangs and what have you...

Have hours of fun and pleasure with yours, looked like a very satisfying model to me ;-)

A short video of this plane from yesterday..very nice piece of kit
https://youtu.be/fz1bLZT6zwM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6-t...ature=youtu.be
Now the video's are starting to roll in.
This from Jose Vergara in Chile.
He bought the plane from me. His reports are that he's thrilled with the in air performance. On Yotube there's a number of videos from him.
One shows how they got an Evolution 77 to fit.
Thanks Jose. Have fun.
Mike Mueller

Hey guys. Just purchased a Top RC Zero from Mike today. He is one cool cat. Would anyone be able to recommend me a place where I can purchase a cg tool for these kind of giant scale models? Thanks in advance.

This is what I used for my Top RC Mustang:

http://www.dreamworksrc.com/catalog/...lance-Cg-Meter

Hi Hot Rod Todd! I am new to gas engine airplane as I have been flying electric. What is the purpose of the Smart Fly Module? I am looking at the Smart Fly website and there is the PowerExpanders and PowerSystems. Which one did you use and why? Thanks in advance for your help.

You really don't need either on a project like this

I was planning on using 2x life batteries (2s 2400mah) for the receiver. These two batteries will be hooked up with a Miracle Dual switch.
Another Life 2s 1300mah for the engine ignition, and a separate Life 2s 1300mah for the landing gear. These two batteries will be hooked up with another Miracle Dual switch. I figure this will provide some redundancy and limit failures.

Too, where is everyone placing their fuel dots?

I had a smart-fly Power Expander sport Plus laying around, so I used it. It provides dual battery switching, impedance matching for the servo lines, and an optical ignition kill. It's not really needed. You can use a simple kill switch like the DLE. If you want dual batteries, there are even receivers that handle that. I don't think it's needed though. A battery is a very reliable device provided you have your act together when charging.

Because I have the smart-fly module, I was able to power the retracts directly off of one of the receiver batteries. If the retracts kill that battery, the smart fly will switch the receiver over to the other without an issue. Of course it's just fine to use a separate battery for the retracts and one for the receiver (plus one for the ignition).

I mounted my fuel dot on the dual switch under the hatch. I think I would have liked it better mounted externally, but it's been working OK.

Photo of the switch, and my Zero at the Show-me Warbird event in Missouri.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2173973http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2173974

Has anyone else had trouble with the getting the main wing spar into the wing and then into the fuselage? I've tried several ways...constant twisting...very sticky...almost like the aluminum spar tube is too wide...Mike? Can you help?

Jim

They are quite tight on mine as well , but I prefer that. An extra minute of assembly at the field but NO slop for failure. Tight tolerances.

Hey Tim,
I need two strong people...one to hold...one to push.
Do you put the main spar in the wing first...then slide into the fuselage?

I put a small amount of Goop glue in the wings sleeve then slid the tubes in to be permeant. Then just slide wings in the fuse, its a bit tight , put a small amount of grease rubbed on the tubes and inside the tube holders.
They will get broken in over time and become smoother when assembling.

A little baby powder also helps them slide on.

TopRc Zero -AirBeast WWll Landing Gear
 

Hi Guys

I'm not an excellent builder.

Just wanted to share my experience.

It is good model airplane...easy to finish & easy to fly

but use DJ-72cc Lightweight Engine

if reference manual It is must to add a lot of Lead block.

the landing gear I use Taiwan "AirBeast Main Air- Hydraulic Oleo Legs 175-16-49"

It no Spring use Compressed air to change elastic force with the body weight.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-33iGwmp80

Nice flying video Okimo.
Jim on the tubes twisting when installing seems to do the trick for me. They wear in and I suspect that is why they start out tight. Sanding with 400 grit sometimes cleans them off enough to make a difference.
I'm down to two Zeros in stock. Have more coming in about two to three months.
As people get more and more familiar with the value of the TopRCModel products we can see the increase in sales.
It's been a process but fun to watch it take hold.
Thanks for the support we have received. This sport has the best of the best people in the world.
Mike Mueller

I have a Spektrum DX9 tx and is planning to purchase the Spektrum 9 channel AS3X receiver. Will that be sufficient for this aircraft will all the flaps, ailerons, elevator, rudder, throttle, landing gears, clam shell doors?

what are the purposes of these two holes underneath the horizontal stab?http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2175435http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2175436

Hey Mike,
Baby powder helped a lot.

To put a screw through it to secure the stab and keep it removable.

Hey Builders,
I'm getting ready to glue in the rudder. Things look tight inside the tail wheel area. Before I finalize and glue...permanently...any thoughts? Did you all use the existing hardware?

Nervous Jim...

Yes, I used all hardware that came with it. The hardware supplied is of good quality and works well for this plane.

I have lost track , but I have about 25-35 flights on mine to date. I am bringing it back to the shop for an engine valve check ( EVO 777) and add more detail.