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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-18-2020, 09:20 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,878
Posted By ForcesR

David, according to this link the TOPA1882 3...

David, according to this link the TOPA1882 3 blade spinner is in stock.

https://www.ogxphvbddesign.xyz/top-flite-3blade-spinner-giant-fw190-arf-topa1882-item-49637.html
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-15-2018, 05:24 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,878
Posted By ForcesR

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1024x768/fw_190_wing_68800a46d488b19808cd68acab3f1c5afd4fd921.jpg...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-30-2018, 09:11 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,878
Posted By ForcesR

I thought you may have just made a mistake in...

I thought you may have just made a mistake in saying you balanced your FW 1.5" aft of 5.5" to 7" which is 177.8mm. Using the MAC rule for selecting CG, 177.8mm would be approximately 40% MAC. If you...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-30-2018, 01:06 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,878
Posted By ForcesR

I measured the TF FW-190 wing Chord; I measured...

I measured the TF FW-190 wing Chord; I measured from the wing leading edge break as is shown in the manual to the wing trailing edge, the result is 17.5" or 444.5mm.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-30-2018, 11:18 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,878
Posted By ForcesR

I believe Tommy Gun is mistaken..!! I find it...

I believe Tommy Gun is mistaken..!! I find it impossible to believe that he has balanced his TF FW-190 1.5" beyond what is recommended in the manual. That would place the CG at 7", which equals...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-04-2018, 07:24 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,878
Posted By ForcesR

The only RC wheels with bearings that I know of...

The only RC wheels with bearings that I know of is "Air-Man Wheels".
https://www.airmanwheels.com/collections/wheels-with-3-16-axles

Roger
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-23-2017, 06:38 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,878
Posted By ForcesR

Bob, that's the same thing I noticed when I dry...

Bob, that's the same thing I noticed when I dry fitted the kit wing and compared it to the ARF wing, then measured the dihedral of both wings to confirm the difference. Changing the dihedral to 5...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-23-2017, 02:11 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,878
Posted By ForcesR

The TF giant Mustang ARF has approximately 2...

The TF giant Mustang ARF has approximately 2 degrees dihedral. The TF giant Mustang kit has 3 degrees dihedral as shown in the build manual page 16, step 18. The TF giant Mustang wing needs to be at...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-23-2017, 09:17 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,878
Posted By ForcesR

That depends if you are willing to accept the TF...

That depends if you are willing to accept the TF FW-190 incorrect wing dihedral as is. In my opinion, if one spends the money on Sierra LG, one might as well correct the wing dihedral to match the LG...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-09-2017, 07:00 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,878
Posted By ForcesR

I should have posted these photos a while ago for...

I should have posted these photos a while ago for those who were wondering how difficult it would be changing the wing dihedral to 5 degrees. I found it quite easy to do and I'm very satisfied with...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-12-2017, 04:34 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,878
Posted By ForcesR

Correct, I made a 3 degree spacer/shim including...

Correct, I made a 3 degree spacer/shim including a new 5 degree wing joiner to get the 5 degrees of wing dihedral. With the 5 degrees of dihedral, the two forward wing dowels are off center by...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-12-2017, 11:32 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,878
Posted By ForcesR

These photos will show that if the wing dihedral...

These photos will show that if the wing dihedral is left stock with the Skyshark inserts installed the angle of the Sierra gear is incorrect. With the wing dihedral modified to 5 degrees and the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-20-2017, 06:53 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,878
Posted By ForcesR

Sierra item code 1/5 FW-190 Main retracts, PN #...

Sierra item code 1/5 FW-190 Main retracts, PN # 1/5 FW-190. My Sierra FW-190 retracts installation is almost complete, I just need to figure out how to install the main gear doors on the Sierra gear....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-18-2017, 05:04 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,878
Posted By ForcesR

Reverend; I am very happy with the fan! I drilled...

Reverend; I am very happy with the fan! I drilled and tapped the back plate for 6-32 x 3/8 length socket head screws, installed lock washers under the socket heads and used thread lock on the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-30-2017, 04:29 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,878
Posted By ForcesR

Received my fan from Reverend today, excellent...

Received my fan from Reverend today, excellent service, nine days from order to delivery. It fits the back plate perfectly, looks great and is well engineered. I will drill and tap the back plate for...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-12-2017, 10:15 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,878
Posted By ForcesR

I am interested in purchasing one too.

I am interested in purchasing one too.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-07-2017, 04:06 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,878
Posted By ForcesR

BJ; I originally purchased the FG60R3 for the...

BJ; I originally purchased the FG60R3 for the FW-190 than changed my mind and purchased the FG90R3. I will look for another aircraft to install the FG60R3 in. The FG60R3 seems adequate for the TF...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-06-2017, 07:49 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,878
Posted By ForcesR

Stock dihedral is 2 degrees.

Stock dihedral is 2 degrees.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-06-2017, 04:38 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,878
Posted By ForcesR

Finally started assembly of my TF FW-190; it will...

Finally started assembly of my TF FW-190; it will have the FG90R3, Keleo exhaust collector ring, Sierra retracts and the wing is modified to 5 degrees dihedral.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-14-2017, 07:35 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,878
Posted By ForcesR

The CG is as stated on page 30, from the wing...

The CG is as stated on page 30, from the wing break which is where the inner cannon is located and you have identified via red arrow.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-16-2016, 08:55 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,878
Posted By ForcesR

They were sold, see link. ...

They were sold, see link.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/category.cfm?notsold=0&catID=85
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-04-2016, 09:12 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,878
Posted By ForcesR

A lot less residue than what you think, it mainly...

A lot less residue than what you think, it mainly settles on the rad scoop face. I don't mind wiping a little exhaust residue from the rad scoop at the end of the flying day. I have witnessed way to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-03-2016, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,878
Posted By ForcesR

Tailskid; here is a photo of the heat shield I...

Tailskid; here is a photo of the heat shield I installed on my TF P-51. The shield is 1/8 plywood covered with self adhesive aluminum tape and secured to the standoffs with tie wraps.

Roger
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-05-2016, 03:35 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,878
Posted By ForcesR

cflorcke; I made no further progress with the...

cflorcke; I made no further progress with the FW-190 assembly. I put it aside to finish my TF P-51 that is now completed. I am almost finished assembling my ESM 50cc Spitfire, all that remains to do...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-09-2016, 03:49 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,878
Posted By ForcesR

FW-190 evaluation from official documentation...

FW-190 evaluation from official documentation during WWII; the FW-190 wing dihedral is listed at 5 degrees.
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