first warbird
 

hi i was wondering what would be a good first warbird that is rtf. I would like a good quality that i could learn off of so later i am considering buying a eflite p47

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If you go fuel, the Hangar 9 P-51 PTS is it. Just take all the training junk off it, the flywheel weight off the prop hub, ad a 11-5 or so apc,and spinner, and it'll fly like crazy. E-flite, just try a Parkzone P51, or FW-190, both are a blast to play with, I love the 190 on a low fly-by.

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thanks
anymore suggestions

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that are rtf 4ch warbirds

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The H9 P-51 PTS is rtf 4 ch....and can be easily made a 5ch(working flaps). This is a great plane, especially as a first warbird. Despite what someone else said....do NOT remove the flywheel. Its purpose is stable idling and maintaining correct RPM. Fly it as is out of the box first. Anyone telling you to remove the flywheel has a lot more experience flying warbirds and planes in general then someone who's asking about a 1st warbird choice. Then install flap servo, fly again. Get comfortable, then remove wing droops. Fly a lot more. :) Change prop from 10x4x3 to 10x7 or 11x7x3 (Master Airscrew makes great 3 blade props). A 10x7x3 should fit the stock spinner fine. I put a TruTurn P-51 style spinner on mine and installed an 11x7x3 MAS. For speed, use a 2-blade prop.

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i am looking for something that is electric that i can fly in the park. does anyone know if there is a rtf electric 4ch warbird?

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Your best bet is Parkzone. A rtf 4ch elec warbird is really a tall order.

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Ummmm nope!!!

Look here:
Venom P-51 4 channel. If you have a 4 ch radio already, only need that and a lipo battery. The brushless engine, speed control, servos are all already installed.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=VNRF6103

video here of both the Zero and the P-51
http://www.venom-aircorps.com/videos/Park_Fighters.wmv
There are also places that do sell a modifed version of the GWS Spitfire ready to fly with everything including a TX on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Radio-Remote-4CH...QQcmdZViewItem

RE: first warbird
 

i think i am going to go with a e flite p47. I decided on buying this plane because i heard good things about it. did anyone have this plane or think this is a good plane. thanks

RE: first warbird
 

Its a decent plane. It can be made 4 channel....it is a little heavy on the stock 480 brushed motor. You should consider upgrading that to a brushless motor. If you've never flown a low wing bird before....have someone else that has much more experience(an instructor) test fly it for you and trim it out. Low wing planes have a tendency to tip stall on low speed, so you have to keep up some speed while flying. Practice on a SIM, but, no sim is like real life.

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Just get the stars on right side up.

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thanks for the advice

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If you are looking for a small electic, RTF out of the box, I went with the Park Zone FW190. It flys pretty good with the installed equipment and comes with a 3 channel transmitter.

I've just finished replacing the servos and receiver in mine so I can fly it off my regular radio. If you want to see what I changed out, have a look at my models.

Pte Jack

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does anyone have a e flite p47 and can they tell me some tips on how to fly it and building tips.

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Do a search for e-flite p-47. You'll get several threads where youi can read up on what others have done and what they say to do or dont do.