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without taking exact measurements, the Platt spinner lined up perfectly wih the nose of this CMP me-109
Slots are NOT cut for a prop. However, if you emailed him and ask if he'd do it for you, he might, I dont know. I had a friend do it for mine. The Platt spinner is a true to scale shape.

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Its 4.75

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Thanks! I'll order one up now.

Back on proper topic, I'm hoping to maiden my CMP 109 in the next week, weather depending. I'll post results ASAP.

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Hi all, I have a question about gasoline engine for this bird, can the DLA30 fit in the cowl and that engine enough power?
Thanks, Tom

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The DLE 30 has more then enough power for this plane. will it fit in the cowl completely? Well....probably not.
Experten is doing a bash on this plane and hes using a DLE20 and got it to fit completely, however, the DLE30 may not.
See his thread here for pics showing the motor clreanance:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10410391

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Thanks Kahlog

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thanks for the props. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/f.../thumbs_up.gif

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I used the Platt spinner, it works great. You must make some sort of prop adaptor though, you cannot just tighten a screw down on the nylon spinner. Here's what my adaptor looks like, along with the finished spinner.

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thanks, I'll look into the plat spinner.. as long as there's a 3-blade available.

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There is no version. You cut the prop slots yourself. So it can be a 2 blade or 3 blade..whatever you make it.

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sweet.

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Here is a youtube video of a custom 1/5 scale me-109 designed and built in Finland. There is a shaft extention on the motor allowing the head of the motor to be in the lower chin scoop. The designer built a 1/5 scale version and a 1/4 scale. I believe if my eyes are correct this is the 1/5 scale. I owned one of his handful of kits way back in the 90's but due to work never got to finish it and sold it( much regrets) . Anyhow I have two cmp's on the go in the shop. Tero T in Toronto http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXT9-eNbivo

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wow , incredible model and sound !!

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very nice. one of the nicest 109's i've seen in while. looks like I'll have to
raise the bar on mine a few notches. too bad the vid quality sucked.. but
thanks for posting it!

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Here's a couple of new in-flight photos of my 109 from last weekend. I enjoy it so much I'm thinking I should get a spare kit for the day when this one wears out.

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awesome! some of you guys are putting together some creative Me109's! I have some catching up to do.

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It looks awesome Todd, can't wait for mime come tomorrow.

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Nice! What color and type of paint did you use for the rudder and engine cover?, Messer

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Any one used DLA32 or DLE30 for this bird please post the pictures inside the engine area so I can copy :D
Tom

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You can use any paint, testors, krylon, it doesn't matter. Coat over the paint with minwax matte finish polyurethane (in the spray can, NOT the water based). I also used the minwax to put a coating over the decals I added, it matches the stock finish very well and holds up better than anything in glow fuel. For Gas power, I can't say how it would do.

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Looks great. What type of engine are you using? I'm thinking about using a OS 1.60 2 stroke. Also, are the throws correct in the manual? Are you mixing in any elevator when deploying the flaps?,

Thanks, Messer

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OS 1.60 with an APC 17X10 prop. It's been a few years, so I'm not sure about the throws. I believe the recommended throws are OK as a starting point. I don't mix any elevator in with the flaps. Once I go above half flaps they function as air brakes to help slow the plane, something it needs with a 10 pitch prop. The high pitch prop allows me to cruse around at half throttle (over 100 mph) to save fuel because I have the stock fuel tank.

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100mph @ 1/2 throttle? thats crazy fast! :D

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Keep in mind that 1/2 on the stick is far more than half RPM (or thrust). Wide open it does 120mph as measured on my radar gun. It uses much less fuel at 1/2 though, allowing for decent flight times even with the relatively small stock tank.

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what would you figure on a 16x10 3-blade with my DLE20? 80mph maybe?