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Forum: ARF or RTF
05-25-2009, 01:37 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 522,908
Posted By rnordeck

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Hellojim,

YUP, I have the same problem; bleeds down from 100 - 60psi in 'bout 4~ hours. Checked all connections, especially the quick connects at wing root;then "safety" wired all connections and...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-20-2009, 09:11 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 522,908
Posted By rnordeck

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

elojim,

Try these simple steps:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5218588/anchors_5218588/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#5218588

Works best if pics are of lower res; ie smaller file size.
...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-09-2009, 05:58 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 522,908
Posted By rnordeck

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Go Thomas Go!! Can't wait to see the pics of "Heavenly Body". Good luck on Maid'n your Maidin! Post some pics for Us?

"Fur Ball" made her 1st public appearance at our clubs annual fund raiser RC...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-15-2009, 12:26 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 522,908
Posted By rnordeck

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Fytrjok,

Thanks, I hope to be there for Warbirds Over Denver (June 12-14) for Maiden Flight Help.....if I'm not outstanding in a soup line!! or looking for one of those "Shovel Ready Projects"! ...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-15-2009, 11:40 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 522,908
Posted By rnordeck

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Joel,

"Fur Ball" pilots are definitely the best: from Best Pilots by Lyle Vasser. Try this link for details: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6274723/mpage_9/key_/tm.htm . They are 1/8 scale...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-10-2009, 09:43 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 522,908
Posted By rnordeck

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Mirco,

Definitely, bombs with parachutes are / were called Parafrags or parademos:

"Narly"
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-09-2009, 10:18 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 522,908
Posted By rnordeck

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Joel,

I used a #2-HB pencil to score on the panel lines (scaling up from a 1/48th scale Revelle kit); then "semi" highlighted same with ultra fine black Sharpie. Worked great. I first tried my...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-09-2009, 09:39 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 522,908
Posted By rnordeck

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Joel,

Thanks. The leading edges chipping/wear is way simple: Floquil- "Air & Armor Weathering Colors" Flat Aluminum # 201995 and occasional #201991 carefully applied with a fine point #0 brush....
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-08-2009, 01:59 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 522,908
Posted By rnordeck

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

So, after the required 50 hours (plus 5 months!!) "Fur Ball" is on her wheels. Just havta post few pics. Waiting for some matte/flat coat; break in the OS 70-FS's and then find someone who has flown...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-14-2009, 12:16 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 522,908
Posted By rnordeck

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Tim,

My "build" problem of the day:

So, I had both inner wing panels with nacelles on the work bench with only the four flap servos connected to the New Futaba R6014 FS FAAST receiver, with...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-20-2009, 01:03 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 522,908
Posted By rnordeck

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Magnus,

I am about 98% finished my "build" and am currently completing programming with the Futaba T10CAP. I also highly recommend two throttle channels for separate engine run-up / tuning....
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-08-2009, 06:43 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 522,908
Posted By rnordeck

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

CCFPILOT,

Yeah, I scratched my head on that one too. But, it's there on P. 21, #13. I found it after I had already applied fuzzy sided velcro pads!!

My build tip for the day: Order a...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-05-2008, 11:48 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 522,908
Posted By rnordeck

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

My build tips so far:

1) Do grind off the not used molded nose gear wire "bearings" on the engine mounts to move either the FL or FS 70's aft as much as possible to get 4-3/4" - 4-7/8" distance...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-03-2008, 11:50 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 522,908
Posted By rnordeck

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Norman et al,

Roger that on da cold weather....same here in Wyoming. Well, made it to p. 24-1/2 on my build at ~200 Hours and have run into my 1st serious problem: The B-25 has out grown me...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-23-2008, 09:20 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 522,908
Posted By rnordeck

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Cam,

What Futaba transmitter has a "dual throttle mode". I am trying to program a two throttle mix on a new Futaba 10C and even with the FAQ help....I are not getting it!!! Hate their *!#!*...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-18-2008, 07:09 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 522,908
Posted By rnordeck

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Normand et all,

Need some second opinions: What U think of running the two O.S. FS-70 Surpass with straight pipes; NO muffler and NO pumps - "carb" vacuum pull only??? with MeDaniels onboard...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-11-2008, 02:18 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 522,908
Posted By rnordeck

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

fytrjok,

Thanks for the 9C set-up; now I'm encouraged. Man I got depressed after reading "Twinmans" posts on forum mentioned not far above...."Don't do twinns....Dont Do IT..."

Anyhow, Are...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-11-2008, 11:42 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 522,908
Posted By rnordeck

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Brad & Normand,

Thanks for your input. I never woulda thunk that my Futaba 9c or 9 channels wouldn't be 'nuf!! Man, I don't wanna buy nother $600 radio. I would have to put this project on the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-06-2008, 06:29 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 522,908
Posted By rnordeck

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Normand,

I too want to add the McDaniel Mcd472TE Glow Driver(s); with NIB OS FS II 70's. However, the first thing in the instructions is a Big, Bold, WARNING in Caps: about "Never run the servo...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-06-2008, 05:51 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 522,908
Posted By rnordeck

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Flavio,

Cockpit Kits. See Post #1145 on p. 46: fytrjok says the cockpit kit for the Wing Mfg B-25 from dbalsa.com will fit the TF B-25 with "minor" modifications.

Lt. (jg) I. B. Narly
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-03-2008, 12:55 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 522,908
Posted By rnordeck

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Fytrjok,

Well I missed getting "down" for Warbirds over Denver, so I / we are all waiting for new B-25J video posts. Did U get a Squadron flight? Won't admit how many times I have watched your...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-13-2008, 09:27 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 522,908
Posted By rnordeck

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Way to Go Toreo!

Nice Legs...I mean Hat!! You would Fit right in, here in Wyoming! Xcept you will need Stampede Strings. I think we are now going on 30+ days of 30+ mph (48 kps).....planes...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-29-2008, 10:41 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 522,908
Posted By rnordeck

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Finally I can be more than a Wanna..Be. I now have one to get started on. Have read every post on all 63 pages, as well as the other two B-25 Forums, the manuel several times, all three RC magazine...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-06-2008, 12:36 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 522,908
Posted By rnordeck

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

FYTRJOK- Great Video!! Can U give us a link to Warbirds Over Denver (Rockies?). I wanna be there and eyeball some B-25's Up Close!

Lt. (jg) I. B. Narly
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