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Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
05-05-2007, 04:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,507
Posted By BentMetal

RE: Royal P-38

Yes, I can make the following Royal canopies: Corsair, P-38, Bearcat, Me-109, FW-190, Zero, P-61, B-25. I can make repro's of the cockpits for the planes that had them in the .60 to .80 size. I use...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
05-05-2007, 12:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,507
Posted By BentMetal

RE: Royal P-38

I'm a fan of the old school stuff, especially the Royal/Marutaka line. I make all of the stock parts for the Royal P-38, cockpit, canopy and I also make some parts of my own design. If you’re...
Forum: Kit Building
05-01-2007, 08:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,012
Posted By BentMetal

RE: Large format copier accuracy?

My personal experience with the many copies I’ve made over the years is that scanners tend to stretch the drawings a bit. The top starts out pretty close and by the end it can be off quite a bit...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-29-2007, 06:35 PM
Replies: 982
Views: 116,566
Posted By BentMetal

RE: Building a Top Flite GE 1/8 scale F4U Corsair

Hey Gibbs,
I would agree that just adding tape is easier, and for most it would be more than enough, but it does not have the 3D effect of the way I do it. It looks like you added way to much...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-29-2007, 06:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 37,258
Posted By BentMetal

RE: Pics of Pappy Boyington's Corsair?

Pappy, Nice plane, very good job in fact. You are not finished with the markings though. #883 had "Martha" written on the left side above 5 kill markings. That was the plane that was flown by 1st Lt....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-27-2007, 08:23 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 37,258
Posted By BentMetal

RE: Pics of Pappy Boyington's Corsair?

Boyington is one of my favorites, he admitted to being drunk in the cockpit when he was shot down in #915. He also called 4 of the planes he shot up on the ground as part of his total kill score. He...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-26-2007, 04:38 PM
Replies: 982
Views: 116,566
Posted By BentMetal

RE: Building a Top Flite GE 1/8 scale F4U Corsair

Awesome Gibbs! Your wing looks great now and it's only going to look better when you finish it, you work fast too! There seems to be quite a lot of variation in the different documents on the exact...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-23-2007, 10:01 PM
Replies: 982
Views: 116,566
Posted By BentMetal

RE: Building a Top Flite GE 1/8 scale F4U Corsair

I think the 1/64” ply would be too thick to lie on the top without recessing it somewhat. Especially the front of each piece. Draw out the area on your wing panels and then carefully cut a small...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-23-2007, 05:46 PM
Replies: 982
Views: 116,566
Posted By BentMetal

RE: Building a Top Flite GE 1/8 scale F4U Corsair

1/64 will be plenty thick enough, even if you have a hair under the glass cloth it will show up like the Great Wall of China.

I got a totally convincing look by carefully sanding down the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-22-2007, 01:37 PM
Replies: 2,442
Views: 444,719
Posted By BentMetal

RE: CMP Hellcat

Jim,
Sorry about the mishap, if you need any replacement parts, please just let me know in a PM. I'll send whatever you need for fee, no problem. I really like the way your Cat looks, can't wait to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-08-2007, 11:17 AM
Replies: 2,442
Views: 444,719
Posted By BentMetal

RE: CMP Hellcat

I'm not saying you did a bad job or anything, it's an ARF after all, built pretty close to stock there is only so much you can do I guess.

Col. Art Johnson built a 94" P-38 in 1978 that weighed...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-02-2007, 02:11 PM
Replies: 2,442
Views: 444,719
Posted By BentMetal

RE: CMP Hellcat

That is a heavy plane, wow! With everything installed minus paint on the wing mine is at 10 lbs 4 oz. In general for a truly successful scale model you have to cut weight wherever you can. Some of...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-02-2007, 06:02 AM
Replies: 2,442
Views: 444,719
Posted By BentMetal

RE: CMP Hellcat

Randy,
I’m very pleased that all went well, it will take some flights to get used to it for sure. What was your final weight again? You have completely scaled that thing out, so it’s flight...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-30-2007, 11:47 AM
Replies: 2,442
Views: 444,719
Posted By BentMetal

RE: CMP Hellcat

Thanks Ben, appreciate that. I'm thinking about the pilot thing, I don't want to say what I might do. I would at least like to get some of my money back for the huge lump of silicone I had to pour...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-30-2007, 07:13 AM
Replies: 2,442
Views: 444,719
Posted By BentMetal

RE: CMP Hellcat

Funny story! :D Actually Firehouse Subs is my box supplier now, perfect sized boxes. That's one way to sneak it under the wife’s radar though!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-30-2007, 07:07 AM
Replies: 2,442
Views: 444,719
Posted By BentMetal

RE: CMP Hellcat

Ed,

You're welcome, and you found the easiest and lightest way to glass a plane on the planet, I know you will enjoy it. I used scale hinges on my elevator, rudder and ailerons. Cut the hinges...
Forum: Kit Building
03-28-2007, 04:43 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 709,669
Posted By BentMetal

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

I flew my TF P-51 for 10 years with a single aileron servo and the stock ball-link, been using single servos for ailerons since the 70's and never had a problem. I would attribute any crash to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-25-2007, 03:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,857
Posted By BentMetal

RE: Fabricating 50 caliber machine guns

Haha, it’s one of those why didn’t I think of it things, when I think about all the time wasted and crooked barrels I made! Thanks!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-25-2007, 03:05 PM
Replies: 2,442
Views: 444,719
Posted By BentMetal

RE: CMP Hellcat

Know what you mean Randy, can't wait to see how it handles with the scale wing. I'm predicting good scale performance, since the stock wing makes it fly like a trainer almost.

As some of you...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-24-2007, 10:34 PM
Replies: 2,442
Views: 444,719
Posted By BentMetal

RE: CMP Hellcat

Now that's how a CMP Hellcat should look! What a warbird, it's got amazing looks! Thanks for the pictures, I thoroughly enjoyed them. Good luck with the first flight!

Luke
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-23-2007, 03:05 PM
Replies: 2,442
Views: 444,719
Posted By BentMetal

RE: CMP Hellcat

You guys, man! I decided to leave my site open this week to catch any stragglers, now making Hellcat parts has turned into a major production! I’ve received another 5 orders since yesterday, I will...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-23-2007, 02:50 PM
Replies: 982
Views: 116,566
Posted By BentMetal

RE: Building a Top Flite GE 1/8 scale F4U Corsair

Gear doors can be a pain, but the trick is in the leverage, you must have the leverage. Air compresses and wire twists, that's why I went with a wide lever that the whole side of the tire can rest...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-22-2007, 05:02 PM
Replies: 2,442
Views: 444,719
Posted By BentMetal

RE: CMP Hellcat

Just found my BT Hellcat plans, and they do show all the scale detail. Scale elevator hinges, aileron hinges, all that stuff. So you could easily modify the CMP Hellcat fuselage and wing or build a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-21-2007, 01:18 PM
Replies: 2,442
Views: 444,719
Posted By BentMetal

RE: CMP Hellcat

Great, the tail wheel looks awesome Randy, very nice. Really going to add a nice scale touch to your model.

Edward, I got ya covered, I’m packing the boxes now. Should have your parts in about...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-21-2007, 07:31 AM
Replies: 2,442
Views: 444,719
Posted By BentMetal

RE: CMP Hellcat

Hey LDM, sorry about the slow response. I'll have your kit out today, I had several other late orders so I'm doing them together. I'm sure you will like my Hellcat interior kit, it really enhances...
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