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Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
04-22-2014, 10:43 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 160,314
Posted By rcflyinmike

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTz8kFphk_4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTz8kFphk_4
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
10-03-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 160,314
Posted By rcflyinmike

Cockpit Cam

Hey Guys,
I scratch built my 106 in. Citabria a couple of years ago.
A couple of weeks ago I put my phone/camera IN it!
I just made this video and posted it on you tube. Take a Look!...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-27-2013, 02:14 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 65,972
Posted By rcflyinmike

RE: ESM F4U Build

2 deg. dn. I had no idea tevans, Thanks, what about right thrust?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-26-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 65,972
Posted By rcflyinmike

RE: ESM F4U Build

<span style="font-family: Arial;">Thanks Skillet,
aghost the firewall is all original my ajustment is in the tapered ply carb spacer that I made according to Syssa's, mounting template.
The 3 leg...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-26-2013, 02:48 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 65,972
Posted By rcflyinmike

RE: ESM F4U Build

[quote]ORIGINAL: DOC

1. I put the engine in with 2.5 deg. rt thrust.

Okay, Now I'm Confused.
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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-25-2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 65,972
Posted By rcflyinmike

RE: ESM F4U Build

Hmm, 2.5 deg. right thrust ,ok.  1.5 deg. Down?  Or should I adjust that out?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-11-2013, 02:39 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 65,972
Posted By rcflyinmike

RE: ESM F4U Build

Just the "rough-in" Stage of the engine install, The beam motor mount blocked the mixture screws and choke linkage so I went with the Stand off's.
That opened up the Beam mount on the Engine for...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-05-2013, 08:18 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 65,972
Posted By rcflyinmike

RE: ESM F4U Build

Thanks Skillet,

I called Customer Service, Said They would get the correct gear in the mail.
But Thanks Anyway!!

This might be Rare and someday a maybe a collectors Item, A Beam Mounted Syssa...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-04-2013, 01:50 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 65,972
Posted By rcflyinmike

RE: ESM F4U Build

Sigh:
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-03-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 65,972
Posted By rcflyinmike

RE: ESM F4U Build

<div>Now I know what you Guys mean about this Model being a Builders ARF!!</div><div>And Thanks for the suggestion Skillet!!</div><div></div><div>I now have steps 12-16 semi Complete, This is what I...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-03-2013, 06:10 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 65,972
Posted By rcflyinmike

RE: ESM F4U Build

Thanks Skillet,
I considered omitting the ply, but was concerned that it would chang the geomitry and that the screws going into just the balsa would not hold under the load of flap deployment.
But...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-03-2013, 05:42 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 65,972
Posted By rcflyinmike

RE: ESM F4U Build

<span style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">LDM said " I cant really see the differance in the fiberglass but there is a squeeze differance"</span><div><span style="font-family: Arial,...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-03-2013, 05:25 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 65,972
Posted By rcflyinmike

RE: ESM F4U Build

Okay, Putting my disappointment induced temper tantrum behind me and moving on.
<div>I'm working on the flap hinges,Step 15 of the instructions are telling me to put 20x16x2 ply under the wing half...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-02-2013, 09:27 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 65,972
Posted By rcflyinmike

RE: ESM F4U Build

As far as the glass goes in comparing the "tin can" effect side by side, I can detect no difference between the two other then a PIN HOLE in my Corsair's Cockpit!
Like I said, This is just My...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-02-2013, 08:38 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 65,972
Posted By rcflyinmike

RE: ESM F4U Build

ESM F4U Corsair Color F 74" vs. CMP P40 War-Hawk 140 73" Out of the Box.
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I have built several kits, A few Scratch builds(my Favorite) and 3 arfs.</div><div>The Corsair is my second War-Bird...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-02-2013, 06:35 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 65,972
Posted By rcflyinmike

RE: ESM F4U Build

Thats why Im trying to keep my Bird as light as possible, My Century Jet Retracts are only rated for 15 lbs....Pushing the envalope.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-02-2013, 05:03 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 65,972
Posted By rcflyinmike

RE: ESM F4U Build

Dummy is as Dummy Does, Dummy Assembly Complete. Other than the outboard flap not matching the aileron, At this point the flaps fit well.... DOC. lol
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-31-2013, 11:04 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 65,972
Posted By rcflyinmike

RE: ESM F4U Build

Thanks Skillet, adding nose weight is why I'm shy'ing away from the retracting tail wheel. I know I'm going to add weight, I just want to add as little as pos.
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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-31-2013, 09:32 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 65,972
Posted By rcflyinmike

RE: ESM F4U Build

Well I got my ESM F4U 74" Corsair today and for the most part I am pleased. One of the things that I noticed on the initial inspection was f7 (the aft most fuse former) is a good 1/4" out of square,...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-30-2013, 05:30 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 65,972
Posted By rcflyinmike

RE: ESM F4U Build

ESM F4U Corsair 74 in. Scheduled for delivery tomorrow, I'm so exited I've read this thread 3  times. Does anyone know of a build video?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-05-2013, 07:08 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 65,972
Posted By rcflyinmike

RE: ESM F4U Build

Hey Fella's, I just ordered my ESM 74" F4U Corsair and now I am eagerly awaiting its delivery. I plan on installing my American Made Syssa 30cc Gasser for power , and I have a set of Century Jet 90...
Forum: NitroModels Support
05-18-2011, 10:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,486
Posted By rcflyinmike

RE: CMP P40 Warhawk 1.40 size ARF Plane- What Engine -Retracts

My WarHawk is done, I ended up going with the American Made SAP 180 HP. I met Todd at the Toledo swap  meet and He seemed eager  to to build  me a beam mounted Syssa 30 cc gasoline engine to spin my...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-18-2011, 10:25 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 43,769
Posted By rcflyinmike

RE: CMP 73

I blew of the exhaust for now, But here's what I've got so far...I went with the Century Jets pnumatic retracts and I'm leaning toward the Evolution 40 GX for power, Maybe a little bit of overkill,...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-31-2011, 05:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 912
Posted By rcflyinmike

Home Built Custom Exhaust

I'm attempting to build my own exhaust for my P-40 CMP WarHawk 140, Has anyone reading ever done this? The Arf came with somecheesy brass tubes that are supposed to glue into the molded pocketsat the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-30-2011, 10:15 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 43,769
Posted By rcflyinmike

RE: CMP 73

I made a 6 ported exhaust pipe out of 5/8 brass tubing flared tosnuglyexcept 5/16 brass tubing then I brazed it. not sure if I'll make one for the other side, any comments?
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