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Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
03-18-2013, 09:26 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 198,391
Posted By nrad2000

RE: Top-Flite T-34

My original plan of using the OS91FS was a bust. Too tail heavy. I ended up installing an OS120FS w/ 16x6 prop. Still had to add 400grams of nose weight. Final weight is 14.1lbs.

Question: ...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
02-16-2013, 07:43 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 198,391
Posted By nrad2000

RE: Top-Flite T-34

Done covering, hinged, electric retracts mounted. All that's left is to mount the RX and wires, paint pilot, and to mount the canopy. So far the plane is 12.2 lbs. I have an OS FS91 w/ MAS 13x8. ...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
01-28-2013, 12:09 AM
Replies: 583
Views: 198,391
Posted By nrad2000

RE: Top-Flite T-34

Done with the wood work. All that's left is to mount the servo's, linkages, and to cover. With retracts, and engine mounted it weighs 9.6lbs. With monokote and electronics I'm shooting for 11lbs. ...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-27-2012, 11:33 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 198,391
Posted By nrad2000

RE: Top-Flite T-34

Received my kit last week. After the holidays I'm ready to build. I'm gonna try to make the front canopy slide open remotely.
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-04-2012, 08:07 AM
Replies: 1,921
Views: 289,135
Posted By nrad2000

RE: Pheonix Extra 330S 60-90 Size

Pka,

I have the same engine as you w/ pump. My extra is set up stock. For the longest time my plane did weird things when looping, especially when coming out of a loop. Extra would drop...
Forum: Kit Building
03-16-2012, 09:24 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,242
Posted By nrad2000

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

bez88,

I built a bridge made of light ply - glued to the Wing Bolt Plate and to the firewall. dont forget to add blocks or triangle scraps on the firewall side to support the bridge. I then...
Forum: Kit Building
03-03-2012, 05:09 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,242
Posted By nrad2000

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Flew her this morning with a 14x8 MAS. She flew faster - which helped. Thought I trimmed it but she still wants to pitch up. Looking at the horizontal stab - the elevator looks like it has a lot...
Forum: Kit Building
03-02-2012, 09:25 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,242
Posted By nrad2000

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

I have a flap question for you all. I'm using hitec HS-325 (standard servo's) on each flap. I'm running 5.1v thru my system. The flaps move smooth and freely. The flap servo's is set up just as...
Forum: Kit Building
03-01-2012, 10:38 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,242
Posted By nrad2000

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

broke an exhaust spring valve on my OS FS91S. part# OS 45960200. went online to look for part but found that it is discontinued. I found an OS 70-91SII part # 45960210 - they said it is the...
Forum: O.S. Engines Support
03-01-2012, 10:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,707
Posted By nrad2000

RE: OS 91 Surpass

Ken,

did the OS 45960210 valve spring work? I know the diameter is a tad bigger than the 45960200. Just curious.
Forum: Beginners
02-29-2012, 07:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,198
Posted By nrad2000

RE: OS 91 Valve Spring question?

I'm still researching
Forum: Beginners
02-27-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,198
Posted By nrad2000

OS 91 Valve Spring question?

I have an OS FS91S spring # 45960200 - the spring broke before flight. I tried ordering a new part but they discontinued it. I ordered the OS FS70 - FS91 spring # 45960210. It came in today. I...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
02-26-2012, 09:13 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 198,391
Posted By nrad2000

RE: Top-Flite T-34

Thought I keep this Forum going.

I just finished building the TF P-51 1/7 scale. Maidened it last weekend and flew great. Now I'm ready to build my second kit plane. I've decided on the TF...
Forum: Kit Building
02-25-2012, 05:26 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,242
Posted By nrad2000

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

It's brass like - soft metal - easy to drill thru.

I'm gonna try a 14x8 MAS Sunday morning. Need more Air Speed.
Forum: Kit Building
02-25-2012, 02:03 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,242
Posted By nrad2000

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

She flies!!

Throttled up - tracked fairly straight - used lot of Right Rudder - tail came up - 30 feet the plane pulled up on her own. made my first turn and noticed it was wanting to climb -...
Forum: Kit Building
02-22-2012, 07:31 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,242
Posted By nrad2000

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

raptureboy, the wing is straight and my stab is crooked.

Tonight I'm going to pull out one of my other engines out from another plane and put it into the mustang while waiting for the valve...
Forum: Kit Building
02-21-2012, 11:46 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,242
Posted By nrad2000

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Will do. UPS scheduled for Monday.
Forum: Kit Building
02-21-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,242
Posted By nrad2000

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Capriman, I have the OS Valve adjustment tool - I use it to adjust all my OS 4 strokes. I still don't know why the spring would break. I tried looking looking online and some said over reving,...
Forum: Kit Building
02-20-2012, 04:43 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,242
Posted By nrad2000

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

I put a 11.1v 1800mAh battery all the way in the back - behind the servo tray. that balanced the plane 1/4" forward. I built a forward hatch that is held with magnets - just in front of the canopy...
Forum: Kit Building
02-18-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,242
Posted By nrad2000

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Electronics are in. I still need to glue the canopy and toe in the wheels 2 deg or so. I weighed the plane and at dry weight she weighs 9.6lbs. I'll do a photo shoot tomorrow. Next weekend I'll...
Forum: Kit Building
02-16-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,242
Posted By nrad2000

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

ORIGINAL: nrad2000

It's just crooked - it has the same length on both sides.
Forum: Kit Building
02-16-2012, 07:24 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,242
Posted By nrad2000

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

It's just crooked - it has the same length on both sides.
Forum: Kit Building
02-16-2012, 12:34 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,242
Posted By nrad2000

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

I didn't get much done today. But just to see what the plane looks like I bolted the wings on, retracts lowered, and placed it on the ground - my first initial response was - COOL!! Then my son...
Forum: Kit Building
02-15-2012, 08:50 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,242
Posted By nrad2000

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

tonight is the fuel tank and lines, throttle linkage, drop in the servo's, connect the push rods, and balance. My final step is: mount the battery and receiver so that the plane will balance.

...
Forum: Kit Building
02-14-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,242
Posted By nrad2000

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Use those rate earth magnets. They are very strong. I built a removable hatch in front of the canopy and is held with 2the magnets. I'll take pictures this weekend. Finished covering my plane. ...
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