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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-29-2017, 09:16 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 269,422
Posted By w1nd6urfa

Not sure if you can get them in the US, they're...

Not sure if you can get them in the US, they're great

https://www.lindinger.at/en/?sViewport=detail&sArticle=9716479
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-02-2017, 07:22 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 269,422
Posted By w1nd6urfa

Hi Martin, I'm afraid they will not fit. As you...

Hi Martin,
I'm afraid they will not fit. As you can see in the photo there is not enough room between the retract mounts and the wing root, and anyway on this composite wing you don't have easy...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-28-2017, 12:09 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 269,422
Posted By w1nd6urfa

Strut length about 165mm ...

Strut length about 165mm

https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1489/25229093345_8223b0752e_h.jpg
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-28-2017, 12:06 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 269,422
Posted By w1nd6urfa

Beam external width (actually it's a bit wider...

Beam external width (actually it's a bit wider under the wing skin):

https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7641/17162860471_a987c68e7b_h.jpg
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-28-2017, 12:04 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 269,422
Posted By w1nd6urfa

Retract beam length: ...

Retract beam length:

https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7633/17137534996_7d71e4aaae_h.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8710/16977303149_6c9d502557_h.jpg
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-28-2017, 12:02 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 269,422
Posted By w1nd6urfa

Wheel well width: ...

Wheel well width:

https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7614/16975925810_27cb00ea98_h.jpg
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-28-2017, 12:00 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 269,422
Posted By w1nd6urfa

Depth at rib (shallow tricky spot for long...

Depth at rib (shallow tricky spot for long retracts):

https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1487/24966078556_927fae15bc_h.jpg
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-27-2017, 11:58 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 269,422
Posted By w1nd6urfa

Depth of wing for retract: ...

Depth of wing for retract:

https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1644/24899095231_52287938a5_h.jpg
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-27-2017, 11:57 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 269,422
Posted By w1nd6urfa

https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1636/24365544133_d0a...

https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1636/24365544133_d0a9816d16_h.jpg
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-13-2017, 05:47 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 269,422
Posted By w1nd6urfa

22" is too much, this is closer to a 30cc than a...

22" is too much, this is closer to a 30cc than a 35cc plane. 18" or 19" is ideal
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-17-2016, 11:08 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 269,422
Posted By w1nd6urfa

I thought the ESM Doras had red and white stripes...

I thought the ESM Doras had red and white stripes underneath ?

Good luck with the maiden, I've seen them fly, they are graceful in the air
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-16-2016, 10:08 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 269,422
Posted By w1nd6urfa

Nice adversary, which Dora is that?

Nice adversary, which Dora is that?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-05-2016, 08:30 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 269,422
Posted By w1nd6urfa

Thanks guys! Yep, 85 degree flaps which I...

Thanks guys!
Yep, 85 degree flaps which I deploy gradually: 1/2 flap on the downwind leg and full deflection on short finals. No trim needed but she slows down considerably, needs a little nose down...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-05-2016, 10:16 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 269,422
Posted By w1nd6urfa

Short video from last weekend ...

Short video from last weekend

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pH9GKGSA6Jk
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-03-2016, 08:34 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 269,422
Posted By w1nd6urfa

Tough bird! Congrats on the maiden Larry You...

Tough bird!
Congrats on the maiden Larry
You can use more flaps to slow down for landing, the scale flaps deflection is 85 degrees (that's right, works as barn door airbrake)
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-21-2016, 09:12 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 269,422
Posted By w1nd6urfa

(weight) * (distance from CG) must be equal in...

(weight) * (distance from CG) must be equal in both sides, your calculation looks correct

You have cut a lot of cowl, maybe a little baffling will help to direct airflow inside the cylinder fins...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-21-2016, 09:32 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 269,422
Posted By w1nd6urfa

I have bookmarked several excellent articles on...

I have bookmarked several excellent articles on engine cooling by Pe Reivers of MVVS.nl
I think he passed away a while ago, and now it seems his web site has been taken off-line permanently. Its a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-20-2016, 09:21 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 269,422
Posted By w1nd6urfa

Rear exhaust engines need extra cooling

Rear exhaust engines need extra cooling
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-15-2016, 08:56 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 269,422
Posted By w1nd6urfa

Larryg good luck on the maiden Its a gentle...

Larryg good luck on the maiden

Its a gentle flier, at 23 lbs you should be fine as long as you keep the airspeed up. I don;t know your maiden routine, I usually go high up and do a couple of stall...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-11-2016, 09:31 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 269,422
Posted By w1nd6urfa

Firewall to spinner on mine measures at 168.5 mm

Firewall to spinner on mine measures at 168.5 mm
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-29-2016, 02:29 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 269,422
Posted By w1nd6urfa

One of the most famous Spitfires ever! Will...

One of the most famous Spitfires ever!

Will you do stick-on vinyl or paint masks?

Masks need more work but are much much better, this plane deserves it
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-28-2016, 11:50 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 269,422
Posted By w1nd6urfa

I would go with 1/5.33 which is a very common kit...

I would go with 1/5.33 which is a very common kit scale in imperial (2 inches to a foot or something like that) - Callie should have graphics in stock for that
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-25-2016, 11:04 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 269,422
Posted By w1nd6urfa

17 lbs AUW dry, 125mm CG flies great. Powered...

17 lbs AUW dry, 125mm CG flies great. Powered with OS GF 40 that weighs ~3 lbs, added about 9 oz ballast

The trick was to keep the tail light (gold'n'rod for elevators) and moved everything...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-12-2016, 10:28 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 269,422
Posted By w1nd6urfa

Good job! Regarding the cowl screw...

Good job!
Regarding the cowl screw reinforcements, you need to buy some sheets of G10 (Fliteskin) for your shop, you'll soon wonder how you could live without it :-)
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-30-2016, 10:52 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 269,422
Posted By w1nd6urfa

ZR congrats on the maiden, and saving the plane -...

ZR congrats on the maiden, and saving the plane - not many would have the cool head to do a successful deadstick landing on a maiden

However I am perplexed as to the amount of damage considering...
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