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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-12-2013, 04:35 AM
Replies: 1,750
Views: 288,259
Posted By jblloyd

RE: P-40 Brotherhood (All P-40's Welcome)

Fortunately. I have a friend who is very good at doing weathering. I just let him work his magic. I sprayed the entire plane with Top Flite flat clear LusterCote to seal the weathering and give it a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-11-2013, 01:18 PM
Replies: 1,750
Views: 288,259
Posted By jblloyd

RE: P-40 Brotherhood (All P-40's Welcome)

Top Flite giant scale P-40 with DA-50r and Robart electric gear ...
Forum: JetCat Turbine Direct Support
05-23-2013, 03:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,794
Posted By jblloyd

RE: Futaba failsafe help

Failsafe only works in the PCM mode. You cannot set failsafe when using PPM.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-24-2013, 05:26 AM
Replies: 1,844
Views: 258,096
Posted By jblloyd

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

I have seen several prop sizes recommended on this thread - 22x6, 23,8 and now 22x12. I am currently using a 22x6 ona DA-50,which seems to do well. I recently purchased some 23x8 to try. Which size...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-04-2013, 01:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 19,009
Posted By jblloyd

RE: Electric vs air retracts

I recently install the Robart electric conversion kit for their #150 retracts on my TF giant scale P-40. Took about 15 minutes to change out the air cylinders for the electric motors. Althought the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-26-2013, 09:46 AM
Replies: 1,844
Views: 258,096
Posted By jblloyd

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

Has anyone matched olive drab and tan colors on the TF model to Testors' Model Masteracrylicpaint? If so, which numbers did you select.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-17-2013, 06:57 AM
Replies: 1,844
Views: 258,096
Posted By jblloyd

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

Actually, to remain true to the era, a Chinese flag should be used. The Flying Tigers were not part of the US Army. They operated as as part of the Chinese air force.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-17-2013, 06:41 AM
Replies: 1,844
Views: 258,096
Posted By jblloyd

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

The conversion kit is $230 and can be purchased directly from Robart.
http://www.robart.com/products/150-series-electric-conversion-kit
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-16-2013, 04:42 PM
Replies: 1,844
Views: 258,096
Posted By jblloyd

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

I recently ordered Robart's new electric conversion kit for their #150 retracts that I use in my TF P-40. It took about an hour to remove, convert and re-install the retracts. If you want to say...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-15-2013, 06:02 PM
Replies: 1,844
Views: 258,096
Posted By jblloyd

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

I have to say that I too had a lot of trouble getting my big hands down into the fuselage trying to connect all the pull-pull stuff. I came up with a solution you may want to try. Instead of running...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-12-2013, 12:06 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 23,826
Posted By jblloyd

RE: HobbyKing 50cc Warbirds

Not knocking HK but when I received my TF giant scale P-40 there was some damage to the fuse. A call to TF and I had a new one in 5 days. Just saying...</p>
Forum: RC Jets
02-05-2013, 12:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,261
Posted By jblloyd

RE: Marking servo leads

http://www.modelairplanenews.com/blog/2013/01/25/tech-tip/
Forum: RC Jets
01-16-2013, 08:05 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 14,345
Posted By jblloyd

RE: NEW PRODUCT IDEAS FOR 2013?

Check out this one from DreamworksRC:
http://dreamworksrc.com/catalog/startup-overflow-vent-system-p-2491.html
Forum: RC Jets
12-27-2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 654
Views: 185,916
Posted By jblloyd

RE: BOOMERANG ELAN - New Build & Setup Thread!

I am using landing gear from DreamworksRC that are custom built for the Elan.  Have had no problems.

http://dreamworksrc.com/catalog/boomerang-elan-combo-p-1231.html
Forum: RC Jets
12-14-2012, 10:53 AM
Replies: 654
Views: 185,916
Posted By jblloyd

RE: BOOMERANG ELAN - New Build & Setup Thread!

Or ... buy a $2 can of silver spray paint and save some money http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/teeth_smile.gif
Forum: RC Jets
11-05-2012, 05:38 AM
Replies: 1,490
Views: 257,208
Posted By jblloyd

RE: TBM Shock Jet

Forgot to retract the flaps on mine after landing and,during thetaxiback at a moderate speed, it suddenly took off on its own. Had to apply power and go around again.
Forum: RC Jets
11-02-2012, 12:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,008
Posted By jblloyd

RE: What plane are they flying?

That is correct, according to Google:



The Tiger was the Navy's first supersonic fighter. Tigers are rare aircraft, with barely 200 of them ever built and only a handful left in existence. The...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-21-2012, 07:26 PM
Replies: 1,844
Views: 258,096
Posted By jblloyd

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

Finally got to maiden mine today. DA-50 with 22x8 prop seemed to fly well, all the power you need.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-21-2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 1,750
Views: 288,259
Posted By jblloyd

RE: P-40 Brotherhood (All P-40's Welcome)

Maiden flight ofmy TF P-40 today. Flew as advertised ....

John
Brotherhood #38
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-08-2012, 04:46 PM
Replies: 1,844
Views: 258,096
Posted By jblloyd

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

Here's how I cut mine.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-19-2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 1,844
Views: 258,096
Posted By jblloyd

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

Better check the measurements again. I concidered the ESM retracts for my TF P-40 but (unless they have changed) the ESM where bigger than the Robarts and would require a lot of modification to fit....
Forum: RC Jets
09-14-2012, 06:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,368
Posted By jblloyd

RE: Flaps

Flaps are designed to change the airfoil curvefor increased lift on takeoff and landings, not to be air brakes like on a jet.Using anymore than the recommended settings just changes their function...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-04-2012, 02:51 PM
Replies: 1,750
Views: 288,259
Posted By jblloyd

RE: P-40 Brotherhood (All P-40's Welcome)

This is the only switch I use in my giant scale and turbines. Never had a problem.
www.fromeco.org/products/04frcwo-430b/ (http://www.fromeco.org/products/04frcwo-430b/)
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-04-2012, 07:55 AM
Replies: 1,750
Views: 288,259
Posted By jblloyd

RE: P-40 Brotherhood (All P-40's Welcome)

Please add me to the roster. I have a TF GS P-40 with a DA-50ralmost ready to maiden. Just need to balance and make final check of all systems. I will add pictures later.
Forum: RC Jets
08-29-2012, 02:59 PM
Replies: 2,991
Views: 390,835
Posted By jblloyd

RE: Elan Has Arrived!

I thought they might be used to install fixed gear, if you don't install retracts. Just a guess, I did' not find a use for them.
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