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Forum: Kit Building
05-06-2010, 07:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,052
Posted By e30pq

RE: GP Trainer 60

Found another good photo in-flight

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii260/pquattro/Fallbrook%20Flyers%20RC/DSC_0056copy.jpg
Forum: Kit Building
05-06-2010, 04:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,052
Posted By e30pq

RE: GP Trainer 60

That's a good comparison. It's like a cross between a stick and a trainer.
Forum: Kit Building
05-05-2010, 03:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,052
Posted By e30pq

RE: GP Trainer 60

In my opinion, the semi-symetrical wing makes this plane.

Every time I bring this plane to the field it gets positive comments.

Thanks
Paul Q
Forum: Kit Building
05-05-2010, 03:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,052
Posted By e30pq

RE: GP Trainer 60

The camera is one of those small video cameras that are the size of a pack of gum. They cost around $60.

Here's a photo of the camera mounted in my GP Escapade. I build a mount for the camera...
Forum: Kit Building
05-05-2010, 02:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,052
Posted By e30pq

RE: GP Trainer 60

The engine is a Thunder Tiger Pro .61. Back when I built the plane and installed the engine I actually ran a couple of tanks of fuel through the engine to break it in. After that I added some 3-1...
Forum: Kit Building
05-05-2010, 11:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,052
Posted By e30pq

GP Trainer 60

I built this plane about 14 years ago. It was my first RC plane and my entry into the hobby.

After I finished the plane I moved back to California and 13 years went by before I decided to get...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-07-2010, 01:41 AM
Replies: 1,856
Views: 349,244
Posted By e30pq

RE: Great Planes Escapade .40 ARF

I've only been flying for about 16 months.

I moved straight from a trainer (Nextstar) to the Escapade.

Landings are easy. I wouldn't say it floats but I don't think is comes down like a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-06-2010, 12:48 PM
Replies: 983
Views: 291,423
Posted By e30pq

RE: Top Flite P-47D Thunderbolt ARF .60-.91: Building & Mods

I have a kit in my garage that's 11 years old and still in the box.

I just finished a Kyosho FW-190 powered by a Saito .82 and I think I have the itch to start building this TF Gold Ed P-47...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-04-2010, 06:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 569
Posted By e30pq

GP Escapade videos

A couple videos of my Great Planes Escapade flown at Fallbrook Flyers club in San Diego.

Escapade reverse angle

Escapade landing gear view
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-17-2009, 02:32 PM
Replies: 2,995
Views: 524,236
Posted By e30pq

RE: KMP / YT FW-190 Build Thread

Great videos

Thanks for sharing
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-21-2009, 01:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,447
Posted By e30pq

RE: What do you think?

I used the Escapade as my first low-wing plane after a trainer.<div>
</div><div>It was easy to transition to and helped me learn how to handle a tail dragger.</div><div>
</div><div>I started flying...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-16-2009, 10:13 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 40,560
Posted By e30pq

RE: Kyosho Focke Wulf 50 size ARF Build Thread

I bought mine from Ultimate Hobbies.  I think I paid $175 with tax and shipping ( something in that ballpark).
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-10-2009, 01:17 AM
Replies: 1,856
Views: 349,244
Posted By e30pq

RE: Great Planes Escapade .40 ARF

<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'; font-size: 16px; "><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px;...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-02-2009, 01:43 AM
Replies: 1,856
Views: 349,244
Posted By e30pq

RE: Great Planes Escapade .40 ARF

It's been a while since I built my Escapade but I think the firewall has thrust offset built into it so that could be the reason the engine mount looks offset.
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-31-2009, 08:02 PM
Replies: 1,856
Views: 349,244
Posted By e30pq

RE: Great Planes Escapade .40 ARF

Glad you liked the video.  I didn't get a chance to fly this weekend but I changed a few things that should help minimize the vibration (hopefully).<div>
</div><div>If I get another good video clip...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-28-2009, 11:32 AM
Replies: 1,856
Views: 349,244
Posted By e30pq

RE: Great Planes Escapade .40 ARF

A few of my upgrades...<div>
</div><div> epoxied the wing halves together</div><div> strengthened the area with the wing indexes into the fuse and where the landing gear attaches</div><div> glued...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-28-2009, 02:19 AM
Replies: 1,856
Views: 349,244
Posted By e30pq

RE: Great Planes Escapade .40 ARF

Last weekend I was playing around with some in-flight video using my Escapade.<div>
</div><div>I need to resolve a vibration issue but this is a sample from last weekend.</div><div>
</div><div>I'm...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-21-2009, 07:44 PM
Replies: 1,992
Views: 265,108
Posted By e30pq

RE: Lado retracts, do the really exist?

My Lado's shipped today (601's).  They shipped 3 weeks after my order.<div>
</div><div>So far I'm happy with my experience with this company.</div>
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-21-2009, 02:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,985
Posted By e30pq

RE: Twin radial powered Tiger Cat ready to go

JohnVH Here are a few Bear Cat photos, a heritage formation and other Grumman planes.  This year they focused on Grumman planes.</p>

Ali I'm sorry for stepping on your thread.</p>
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-20-2009, 12:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,985
Posted By e30pq

RE: Twin radial powered Tiger Cat ready to go

<span style="font-family: 'times new roman'; font-size: 16px; "><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px;...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-19-2009, 10:36 AM
Replies: 1,856
Views: 349,244
Posted By e30pq

RE: Great Planes Escapade .40 ARF

I had to add one ounce to the spinner to get my Escapade to balance.<div>
</div><div>I used the GP suggested CG.</div>
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-11-2009, 11:41 AM
Replies: 1,856
Views: 349,244
Posted By e30pq

RE: Great Planes Escapade .40 ARF

BTW My Escapade stopped whistling since I glued to tail feathers to the fuse.

Not sure if some air was getting in there or if it was some kind of high speed resonance causing the whistle but...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-09-2009, 10:47 PM
Replies: 1,856
Views: 349,244
Posted By e30pq

RE: Great Planes Escapade .40 ARF

I have mine setup for the high rate throws. I have dual rate but I hardly use that any more. I used it a little when I first started flying this plane.

The plane does some wicked snap rolls...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-08-2009, 11:53 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 39,807
Posted By e30pq

RE: Royal/Marutaka plans

I'd like plans for the P-38, Corsair, and the Messerschmitt Me-109.

My email address is [email protected]

Thanks
Paul Q
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-08-2009, 11:25 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 40,560
Posted By e30pq

RE: Kyosho Focke Wulf 50 size ARF Build Thread

Thanks for the detailed explanation Tommy Gun.
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