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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-02-2017, 09:53 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 268,865
Posted By ForcesR

This is just my opinion and I have no intention...

This is just my opinion and I have no intention of raising an argument, it's just food for thought. Even though your scoop is attached to the wing it still extends forward and covers a significant...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-01-2017, 09:55 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 268,865
Posted By ForcesR

This is my theory and may shed some light on...

This is my theory and may shed some light on cooling issues with some Spitfires. I have 4 Spitfires that are equipped with gas engines, the ESM has not been flown yet so it will be left out of my...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-28-2017, 06:48 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 268,865
Posted By ForcesR

I only have 6 Spitfires of various wing spans,...

I only have 6 Spitfires of various wing spans, all in RAF colour schemes. For some unknown reason I just love Spitfires, especially when they have 4 stroke Saito's installed!!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-28-2017, 05:50 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 268,865
Posted By ForcesR

I thought I would post photos of this beauty even...

I thought I would post photos of this beauty even though it's not a Top RC Spitfire that I finished assembling last weekend. It's ready for it's maiden flight and is powered by a DLE55RA, scale...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-28-2017, 04:36 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 268,865
Posted By ForcesR

CapnMorgan; the DLE-55RA is installed in my TF...

CapnMorgan; the DLE-55RA is installed in my TF P-51, I posted the photos to show "Tailskid" how the heat shield is installed between the muffler and carburetor. The heat shield is a must to install...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-04-2017, 10:09 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 268,865
Posted By ForcesR

Yes, especially with a rear exhaust where the...

Yes, especially with a rear exhaust where the muffler is directly below the carburetor and since you have a Spitfire with a narrow cowl it's a must. Without a heat shield you will be lucky to get 6...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-04-2017, 08:13 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 268,865
Posted By ForcesR

tailskid; are you going to install a heat shield...

tailskid; are you going to install a heat shield between the muffler and carburetor to prevent vapor lock?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-18-2016, 03:15 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 268,865
Posted By ForcesR

You need to install a heat shield between the...

You need to install a heat shield between the muffler and carburetor to avoid vapor lock. The one I installed on my 55RA is made from 1/8" plywood covered with self adhesive aluminum tape and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-22-2016, 06:22 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 268,865
Posted By ForcesR

Good day zrooster; yes that is the air dam at the...

Good day zrooster; yes that is the air dam at the leading edge of the scoop. I didn't notice an overheating problem with the maiden flight due to the maiden was only 5 to 6 minutes long. The second...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-21-2016, 05:45 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 268,865
Posted By ForcesR

zrooster; have you considered installing an air...

zrooster; have you considered installing an air dam/spoiler at the leading edge of the warm air exit in the bottom of the cowl. That's what I did on my H9 Spitfire and I have never had an over...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-07-2016, 05:03 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 268,865
Posted By ForcesR

Sonny; you posted in the wrong thread, this is...

Sonny; you posted in the wrong thread, this is the Top RC Spitfire thread. The Top RC Mustang thread is further down on the warbird threads.

Roger
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-05-2016, 05:33 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 268,865
Posted By ForcesR

It's easy to determine the approximate CG using...

It's easy to determine the approximate CG using this quick method to find the CG range for your Top RC Spitfire.

I do not own the Top RC Spitfire but I do have the H9 30cc Spitfire which is nearly...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-05-2016, 03:28 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 268,865
Posted By ForcesR

What is the CG min, max range on this Top RC...

What is the CG min, max range on this Top RC Spitfire using the MAC 25% and 30% rule?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-29-2016, 10:38 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 268,865
Posted By ForcesR

Zrooster; what is the total weight of your...

Zrooster; what is the total weight of your Spitfire before fuel is added? I am curious to know the weight difference between the Top RC Spitfire and the H9 Spit since both are almost identical in...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-25-2016, 04:22 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 268,865
Posted By ForcesR

Look at the huge bite/pitch of the prop in the...

Look at the huge bite/pitch of the prop in the third photo, wow!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-25-2016, 03:24 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 268,865
Posted By ForcesR

Marv, use the same throws as you had on the H9....

Marv, use the same throws as you had on the H9. Both Spitfires are almost identical in size and you can adjust the throws to your liking after the maiden flight.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-25-2016, 07:50 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 268,865
Posted By ForcesR

Chris923; I have the H9 30cc Spitfire which is...

Chris923; I have the H9 30cc Spitfire which is the same size as your Top RC Spitfire. The recommended throws on the H9 is what I started with and I adjusted the throws after flying to my liking.
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-23-2015, 05:13 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 268,865
Posted By ForcesR

Hello affas; after watching your video I was...

Hello affas; after watching your video I was trying to figure out what engine you had installed in the Spitfire. From the exhaust note I was guessing it was an OS 4 cycle engine. I was very surprised...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-15-2015, 04:54 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 268,865
Posted By ForcesR

I was questioning the new notice too; Magnum RC...

I was questioning the new notice too; Magnum RC was previously listed as the distributor, now we are advised it's Gator RC. I wonder what caused the change in distributors?

Roger
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-31-2015, 08:45 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 268,865
Posted By ForcesR

Just my humble opinion, I believe engine cooling...

Just my humble opinion, I believe engine cooling will be a problem as you now have it! The cool air intake is to large in area than what the hot air exhaust louvers will provide in the chin scoop....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-18-2015, 01:41 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 268,865
Posted By ForcesR

zrooster; in the past few years several new...

zrooster; in the past few years several new Spitfire releases by different manufacturers used the JEJ lettering on their Spitfires. I guess they must have thought that Johnny Johnston was the only...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-14-2015, 07:55 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 268,865
Posted By ForcesR

That's a very nice looking model, unfortunately...

That's a very nice looking model, unfortunately it's another Spitfire with JEJ lettering; another Spitfire ace's lettering should have been chosen to adorn the fuselage. It's great to see the model...
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