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07-02-2009, 11:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,900
Posted By Thompson1

RE: Top Flite or Hanger 9 60 sized P-51 ARF?

I am currently building the Top Flite P-51D Mustang 60 ARF. It is very well designed and everything is very good quality. I have not seen the H9 but I will tell you they would need to have their...
06-29-2009, 11:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,092
Posted By Thompson1

RE: Top Flite P51 Mustang 60 ARF

I have completed the step where you assemble the retract servo mount, next will be the little plywood reinforcement that goes on the bottom of the wing to beef up the wing bolt area. I am very...
06-26-2009, 11:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,092
Posted By Thompson1

RE: Top Flite P51 Mustang 60 ARF

Aaron,

Thanks for the reply. How do you have your TF P51 set up?

Ric
06-24-2009, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,092
Posted By Thompson1

Top Flite P51 Mustang 60 ARF

I have read all the post I could find on the TF P51 60 ARF. Understand a lot of folks have switched out the retracts for whatever reason. My question for folks who have been flying this bird now...
11-09-2007, 06:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 740
Posted By Thompson1

RE: New Top Flite P51 Mustang 60 ARF?

Thanks Bax, been watching that website like a hawk. Nothing, nada, zip. I have no doubt it will be special.
10-24-2007, 08:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 740
Posted By Thompson1

New Top Flite P51 Mustang 60 ARF?

I just received the latest sales flyer fromTower Hobbies which shows an add for a Top flite 60 size P51 Mustang ARF. I went to the website to get more info and just the basic info on the new model...
08-07-2007, 02:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,940
Posted By Thompson1

RE: What to get?

OK here goes a shot at uploading pictures. Remember folks I am an average builder and probably a worse photographer but here's my naked OMP EDGE 540 V3. I do go overboard using adhesives but she...
08-06-2007, 06:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,940
Posted By Thompson1

RE: What to get?

Thanks Mike. I just completed all the hinges. I also discovered I need to fit the 1/4 dowel to align the rear of the wing. After I do that and can assemble the airframe I will see how I can get a...
07-31-2007, 07:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,940
Posted By Thompson1

RE: What to get?

My orders to Afgahnistan got canxed. WOOHOO! and I've almost finished framing up my EDGE. Really appreciate all the replies to my post as they have all been very informative especially since this...
06-25-2007, 06:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,940
Posted By Thompson1

RE: What to get?

UPS delivered my OMP EDGE 540 V3 kit this evening and I must say THANKS to OMP for the great service and for putting out such a great quality kit. The plane brown box arrived securely taped up and...
06-21-2007, 07:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,940
Posted By Thompson1

RE: What to get?

I'll see what I can do. I'm deploying to Afgahnistan in September so I want to build and fly but not so fast that it's not done right so the V3 might turn into a project to work on when I return...
06-21-2007, 09:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,940
Posted By Thompson1

RE: What to get?

Here goes, I just placed my OMP 47" EDGE 540 V3 kit order by phone this morning, I live in Virginia so with any luck the big brown truck will be here on Monday. Once it's built I plan to cover with...
06-20-2007, 09:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,940
Posted By Thompson1

RE: What to get?

I'm back off travel and will be placing my order for an EDGE V3 kit by Friday. Really apreciate all the good feedback on the WEBRA engine. Thanks
06-12-2007, 01:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,940
Posted By Thompson1

RE: What to get?

Just realized I have a couple more questions, first is that I plan on using my old trusty WEBRA Speed 50GT for power, second is can you provide a list of recommended items to complete the OMP EDGE...
06-05-2007, 07:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,940
Posted By Thompson1

RE: What to get?

Really appreciate the replies. I'll be on travel till the end of the month so I have a little time to make my mind up and place an order. Hopefully by July you have another shipment of the ARF's...
06-03-2007, 07:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,940
Posted By Thompson1

What to get?

Here's the deal, I've built a number of planes and I've purchased a number of ARFs but now for some reason I'm interested in a profile bird and I like the OMP EDGE 540 V3. The choice I need help...
Forum: Kit Building
02-26-2007, 05:13 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 40,697
Posted By Thompson1

RE: MosquitoBite "Robin" build

Flying Foot Doc,

That sure is a big box of wood you got there. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, please upload more pics of the future ROBIN from the balsa forrest in a...
Forum: Kit Building
02-22-2007, 06:45 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 40,697
Posted By Thompson1

RE: MosquitoBite "Robin" build

That ROBIN sure is living up to it's reputation for slooow flight, STOL must mean something about extremely slow shipping. Sure hope you get it soon and post some pics.
Forum: Beginners
02-19-2007, 06:21 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,306
Posted By Thompson1

RE: kaos 40 Opinion

My Tower KAOS is about a year and a half old, I think Tower refined thier assembly process on the KAOS since then; mine is purple and white in color. It weighed in just under six pounds, no weight...
Forum: Beginners
02-19-2007, 10:21 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,306
Posted By Thompson1

RE: kaos 40 Opinion

Here's my 2 cents. The Tower KAOS is built sturdy but it is heavy. The control surfaces are junk, mine are warped. I retired mine for now. I had my WEBRA Speed 50 in mine. It flew very fast...
12-25-2006, 07:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,147
Posted By Thompson1

RE: Aeroworks 60/90 Edge 540T

OTT, the new 540T has a one piece wing. It is a very nice model. I have a ST G90 in mine. It has not been flown yet. I have my radio set up in another plane and will switch everything out when...
12-25-2006, 06:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,606
Posted By Thompson1

RE: YS FZ91 prop nut / jam nut torque?

:D

Dave, you are correct 30 inch pounds was a lot less than I anticipated. I ended up putting a half inch box end wrench on it and cranking it down probably somewhere around 30 foot pounds,...
12-18-2006, 05:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,606
Posted By Thompson1

RE: YS FZ91 prop nut / jam nut torque?

Dave,

Thanks for the emory cloth suggestion. I checked the face of the drive washer and it is in excellent condition, the failed spinner was nylon. I have not received the aluminum...
12-17-2006, 08:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,606
Posted By Thompson1

YS FZ91 prop nut / jam nut torque?

I am new to 4 strokes and I had a new Ys FZ 91 saved for a project. I decided to throw it on my UCD3D and try it out. To make a long story short I installed the plastic spinner that came with the...
11-30-2006, 07:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 951
Posted By Thompson1

RE: Super Tigre G90 exhaust stack

I appreciate the info and will most likely just move the muffler out as that is the fastest and easiest thing to do.
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