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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-19-2018, 01:07 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,997
Posted By J.V.

Looks like Tower Hobbies has the FW-190 on the...

Looks like Tower Hobbies has the FW-190 on the discontinued list. What a shame, it's such a nice flying airplane.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-13-2018, 11:25 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,997
Posted By J.V.

I've got a 24x10 that I bought at the same time...

I've got a 24x10 that I bought at the same time as the 23x12. I was going to try it this weekend, but on my 3rd and 4th flight the plane nosed over. The field was saturated from the last few days...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-08-2018, 01:28 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,997
Posted By J.V.

The EME-70 has been great. I'm running a 23x12...

The EME-70 has been great. I'm running a 23x12 prop on the FW190. I buddy of mine has the T/F Zero with a DA-60 and his is quite a bit faster than mine. I've only got a few tanks of gas though it...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-25-2018, 07:07 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,997
Posted By J.V.

Got to maiden the FW190 today. What a nice...

Got to maiden the FW190 today. What a nice flying plane. I was a little worried because my plane was quite a bit heavier that my Top Flite P-51. I would guess at least 5-9 pounds. But the plane...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-17-2018, 12:56 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,997
Posted By J.V.

Here is how I made the exhaust for the FW. I...

Here is how I made the exhaust for the FW. I bought the large louvers from Tail Dragger RC. Cut the cowl for the exhaust, cut the louvers to fit then painted them. The paint matched much better until...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-12-2018, 05:50 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,997
Posted By J.V.

Thanks jagdpanther, I was thinking about ordering...

Thanks jagdpanther, I was thinking about ordering the electric start for my EME also, but wanted to check the CG first. Your maiden flight looked good. I think I'll be ok the way it is now, and if...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-11-2018, 01:19 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,997
Posted By J.V.

Got my 190 just about finished. I used the...

Got my 190 just about finished. I used the Sierra gear and made the dihedral modification. Using a EME 70 and made a plate to put the three batteries forward of the firewall. When check the CG...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-26-2017, 09:29 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,997
Posted By J.V.

Another question for those who added the 3 extra...

Another question for those who added the 3 extra degrees of dihedral. How does the plane fly with the extra 3 degrees compared to the stock plane with 2 degrees of dihedral?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-12-2017, 02:04 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,997
Posted By J.V.

OK, so if I do a 5 degree dihedral change, I'll...

OK, so if I do a 5 degree dihedral change, I'll have to cut a new wing joiner. Then what about the two forward wing dowels? I'm assuming that with the dihedral change that the forward wing dowels...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-11-2017, 02:02 PM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,997
Posted By J.V.

Hey Hot Rod, is your FW 190 with the instillation...

Hey Hot Rod, is your FW 190 with the instillation with the Skyshark kit? Skyshark says "Automatically sets the correct gear rake and angle". I guess when I do start I'll dry if everything and see...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-11-2017, 07:06 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,997
Posted By J.V.

Thanks for the advise gents. I'll differentially...

Thanks for the advise gents. I'll differentially go with the Sierra main gear and use the Skyshark modification kit. Even though I not going to start for some time it's nice to try to get all the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-10-2017, 11:05 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,997
Posted By J.V.

Hey Hot Rod, question about the new Robart. I've...

Hey Hot Rod, question about the new Robart. I've got the Skyshark retract modification kit to use the Sierra in the FW, but if Robart has fixed the gear problem it would be much easier to use the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-09-2017, 07:53 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,997
Posted By J.V.

Thanks Hot Rod, yeah thats what I was thinking. ...

Thanks Hot Rod, yeah thats what I was thinking. This will be my 3rd Top Flite Warbird. I just want a Warbird I can take to the field and chase my friend's Top Flite P-40 around. Don't get me wrong...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-08-2017, 06:12 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,997
Posted By J.V.

FYI, Tower has the FW190 on sale right now for...

FYI, Tower has the FW190 on sale right now for 100 dollars of the regular. Mine arrived on Thursady, even cheaper with additional discounts. I plan on using Sierra retracts, haven't ordered them...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-07-2016, 09:02 AM
Replies: 4,698
Views: 832,997
Posted By J.V.

Anyone happen to have the retract modification...

Anyone happen to have the retract modification mount made by Skyshark for the T/F FW190 so I can use Sierra gear. Skyshark is closed, website says opening again in the fall. I have used Sierra gear...
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