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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-04-2016, 10:44 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,915
Posted By slembones

did you get the CJ retracts?

did you get the CJ retracts?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-30-2015, 07:31 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,915
Posted By slembones

Hey Todd don't assume you know what anyone else...

Hey Todd don't assume you know what anyone else has experienced. Ive had my bird since oct 2012 and there have been issues with my gear to some extent but they've been caused by my bad landings more...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-29-2015, 01:47 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,915
Posted By slembones

I hear you. However I have had mine since October...

I hear you. However I have had mine since October 2012. And yes I have bent rods back in place but don't mind the repairs. Quick really.
i like the plane and the gear. I'd rather a bent rod than a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-29-2015, 12:07 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,915
Posted By slembones

It's not. but you have to land straight and keep...

It's not. but you have to land straight and keep the roll out straight. Just got in 3 flights this morning and no issues. I do use a gyro for the rudder set to heading hold on landing and takeoff....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-24-2015, 12:58 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,915
Posted By slembones

I did not file the struts and have had no...

I did not file the struts and have had no rotation issues. The cg is correct. These planes need about 2500 g total to set up correctly. They are more nose heavy wheels down that with wheels up.
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-24-2015, 06:55 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,915
Posted By slembones

Very frustrating. I am sure you've done this but...

Very frustrating. I am sure you've done this but if not, check your wheels to make sure they are toed out. I too had this problem and after toeing out the wheels about 2 to 5 degrees the the pin...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-06-2015, 04:40 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,915
Posted By slembones

Good

Good
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-03-2015, 02:21 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,915
Posted By slembones

the Robarts work very well. Had mine since the...

the Robarts work very well. Had mine since the introduction of the model with no problems.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-25-2015, 07:54 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,915
Posted By slembones

Well I have robart electric retracts with...

Well I have robart electric retracts with Williams wheels and they've work flawlessly for 2 years of flying now.

happy landings!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-22-2015, 08:57 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,915
Posted By slembones

Kwik Does that mean you took the weights...

Kwik

Does that mean you took the weights off? do you use the stock wheels or are you using something heavier like the williams bros.?

I have the williams bros and the plane is much more nose...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-22-2015, 04:32 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,915
Posted By slembones

you may want to double check the cg. I am using...

you may want to double check the cg. I am using the fg57 which weighs 2500 grams. Your engine I believe weights 1800 grams. I have the weights on and the model balances level at 139 mm. I am using...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-16-2015, 02:50 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,915
Posted By slembones

ditto

ditto
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-26-2015, 02:52 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,915
Posted By slembones

you could y the gear channel and send it to the...

you could y the gear channel and send it to the tail retract. however the separate channel for steering is a tough one because you need the tail wheel to stop steering while it retracts.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-26-2015, 10:06 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,915
Posted By slembones

I have that set up and run separate channels for...

I have that set up and run separate channels for the tail retract and the mains. also I run it off the receiver battery which is a LIFE 3200. I have been flying the plane this way for more than 2...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-21-2015, 07:26 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,915
Posted By slembones

Id like to see how you are going to cool that...

Id like to see how you are going to cool that thing.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-04-2014, 08:26 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,915
Posted By slembones

Bear I must respectfully disagree. I have a...

Bear

I must respectfully disagree. I have a saito 57t in mine and the electric retracts. the retracts have worked without problem for 2 years.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-19-2014, 08:14 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,915
Posted By slembones

the pins on the trunion can bend easily on bad...

the pins on the trunion can bend easily on bad landings. particularly if the wheels are toe in at all. (toe them out one degree) On occasion I have to disassemble the retract and correct the angle of...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-04-2014, 11:06 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,915
Posted By slembones

you all have attitudes, that is why there is only...

you all have attitudes, that is why there is only 12 people on RC universe.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-30-2014, 12:39 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,915
Posted By slembones

Yes it works great. Toe out that is.

Yes it works great. Toe out that is.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-30-2014, 12:33 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,915
Posted By slembones

Right

Right
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-30-2014, 11:25 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,915
Posted By slembones

I had folding gear with toe in. only when I toe'd...

I had folding gear with toe in. only when I toe'd slightly out did my landings roll out perfectly. just my experience
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-28-2014, 01:32 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,915
Posted By slembones

yes toe out otherwise bent retract pins and...

yes toe out otherwise bent retract pins and ground loops!;)
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-20-2014, 08:14 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,915
Posted By slembones

It does say in the manual that if it hesitates to...

It does say in the manual that if it hesitates to richen the hi needle. seems counter intuitive. you need to set the hi first according to the manual and then the low. but if you get that right it...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-20-2014, 05:57 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,915
Posted By slembones

Did that solve your hesitation problem?

Did that solve your hesitation problem?
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