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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-07-2020, 06:47 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,810
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Me too, new kit with everything just waiting for...

Me too, new kit with everything just waiting for me to get started. Now that Saito has the gas 5 cylinder I’m looking forward to that build.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-04-2020, 03:44 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,810
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Anybody looking for a new TF ARF I just listed...

Anybody looking for a new TF ARF I just listed mine here.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-05-2019, 05:01 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,810
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Yes, compared to scale drawings of the full scale...

Yes, compared to scale drawings of the full scale plane the wheels are pretty much in the right location. Don't go any further forward.
Taxiing was improved because you increased the wheelbase...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-02-2019, 05:13 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,810
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Thumbs up Roger, Roger! ;):rolleyes:

Roger, Roger!

;):rolleyes:
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-01-2019, 03:31 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,810
Posted By Chris Nicastro

When you look at the top of the wing, gear down,...

When you look at the top of the wing, gear down, tail on the ground (then tail raised level) you will notice where the axle is relative to the leading edge of the wing. The best position for the axle...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-31-2019, 01:08 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,810
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Thumbs up Yes, well said!! :cool:

Yes, well said!! :cool:
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-30-2019, 09:51 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,810
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Grass or pavement? Normally I add just enough...

Grass or pavement?
Normally I add just enough power so you see the plane speed up and the tail get light then I add more power, ease it in. Once the tail has air on it enough to have authority you...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-30-2019, 03:43 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,810
Posted By Chris Nicastro

No need for the gyro. Toe out just a couple...

No need for the gyro. Toe out just a couple degrees is all that's needed and it will calm down. I do this on all my planes and its the way to go
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-18-2018, 05:35 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,810
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Yes I have the TF arf and the original set of...

Yes I have the TF arf and the original set of laser cut parts for the SisT kit too.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-18-2018, 11:53 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,810
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Jose are these parts a direct replacement for the...

Jose are these parts a direct replacement for the TF model?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-14-2018, 06:07 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,810
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Not positive on the fit but the gear for the SisT...

Not positive on the fit but the gear for the SisT FW has been mentioned before. I have this gear also but have not committed to cutting into the wing to find out. I'm planning on using them and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-22-2016, 09:02 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,810
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Thanks Leo, I'll be in touch, that not too bad of...

Thanks Leo, I'll be in touch, that not too bad of a mod to do. Funny it's a similar solution to the P-51. Adding the scale dihedral and using the 85 degree retracts makes the plane look right and it...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-21-2016, 09:15 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,810
Posted By Chris Nicastro

I have a new set of Sierra gear for a SisT 190 I...

I have a new set of Sierra gear for a SisT 190 I haven't built yet. I was considering getting a TF FW just to get flying but I'd like to avoid the issues of the Robart gear for this plane.

Does...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-19-2016, 01:36 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,810
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Awesome!!

Awesome!!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-19-2016, 10:11 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,810
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Any close up pics of the FG84 installed in this...

Any close up pics of the FG84 installed in this FW cowl?
I have installed that engine in TF Corsair and had to use a H9 cowl to make it work. I've checked the FG84 against my SisT FW cowl and it's...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-23-2015, 12:42 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,810
Posted By Chris Nicastro

One thing during the flight you should consider...

One thing during the flight you should consider doing is a stall test and slow flight. Try these up at altitude in case the engine quits but you want to understand the slow flight and stall character...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-25-2014, 12:09 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,810
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Petroleum based oils will break down plastic...

Petroleum based oils will break down plastic parts so the best lube to use is silicone oil. Simply buy a small bottle of RC car shock oil and put some drops into the air cylinders and valve. Thats it...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-16-2014, 01:37 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,810
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Ok, so any word on how much the Saito mod costs?

Ok, so any word on how much the Saito mod costs?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-13-2014, 12:26 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,810
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Whats the charge for the mod on this engine?

Whats the charge for the mod on this engine?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-18-2014, 01:24 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,810
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Toe out AND carry a little power all the way...

Toe out AND carry a little power all the way through roll out as the tail drops gently. If your using flaps one tip is to retract them as soon as possible to increase tail authority as you transition...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-10-2014, 06:03 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,810
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Go to McMaster Carr and look up Hysol. They have...

Go to McMaster Carr and look up Hysol. They have a good product page that shows the different kinds and general apps.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#loctite-hysol/=scs4mc

I use 9462 usually.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-04-2014, 07:15 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,810
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Hysol is an aerospace grade of epoxy so in fact...

Hysol is an aerospace grade of epoxy so in fact its better than traditional hobby epoxy, so, anyway, fyi...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-31-2014, 04:38 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,810
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Today my buddy nearly lost his FW when the right...

Today my buddy nearly lost his FW when the right aileron plate lost the two front screws in flight. The plate flexed backward and caused the right ail to go up and the plane was doing the downward...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-30-2014, 12:34 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,810
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Another anology I use that helps visualize the...

Another anology I use that helps visualize the toe out benefit is from racing 1/8 or 1/10 scale buggies. Toe out gives another added benefit besides helping calm the front end down with a little...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-28-2014, 01:27 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,810
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Nice job Todd, Just a suggestion on touchdown,...

Nice job Todd,
Just a suggestion on touchdown, keep up a little bit of power so the plane settles but is being pulled by the prop. Reason is the momentum of the plane will want to overcome the drag...
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