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Forum: ARF or RTF
03-26-2015, 12:02 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 523,856
Posted By Mustang Fever

I once covered a fiberglass cowl. It was not...

I once covered a fiberglass cowl. It was not particularly difficult, and looked pretty good.
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-26-2015, 10:13 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 523,856
Posted By Mustang Fever

Try contacting TopFlite directly. They might be...

Try contacting TopFlite directly. They might be able to help you.
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-10-2015, 10:46 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 523,856
Posted By Mustang Fever

Yes, Top Flite used out thrust to make the...

Yes, Top Flite used out thrust to make the aircraft easier to handle in the event of an engine failure. I would not use sealant on any of the air components- it will be carried into the retract...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-04-2015, 05:31 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 523,856
Posted By Mustang Fever

It's leaking. The Sierra Giant retracts in my...

It's leaking. The Sierra Giant retracts in my P-39 hold air indefinitely.
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-03-2015, 04:44 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 523,856
Posted By Mustang Fever

I've often asked myself that question. Their HD...

I've often asked myself that question. Their HD mechanical retracts are ok, but I wouldn't give a dime for the rest of the product line. When I chose a giant scale WWII fighter to build,
one of...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-16-2013, 04:43 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 523,856
Posted By Mustang Fever

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

GJB:

I really like the looks. Excellent job on the rocker box cut outs.



What props were you looking at? The MAS 12x6 3 blade would give you the best results, I think. The 14x5 APC...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-30-2013, 04:48 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 523,856
Posted By Mustang Fever

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Couple of guys interested in mine, but not sold yet.

Early in it's life, I pancaked mine into a freshly plowed field. Took longer to take it apart and clean out all the dirt than it did to...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-29-2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 523,856
Posted By Mustang Fever

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

GJB:

What happened to your post?

I was going to ask how the Saito radials fit in the cowls. With twin 200s, you'll have around 30 pounds of static thrust. It will be the peppiest B-25...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-25-2013, 05:46 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 523,856
Posted By Mustang Fever

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

On my P-51 I have the gyro gain y'd into the retract circuit. With the gear down, it's in headlock mode. With the gear up, it's a rate gyro. (Didn't have enough channels for a separate switch.)
...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-24-2013, 06:53 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 523,856
Posted By Mustang Fever

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Never had the experience, as the twin 55s have just been spot on reliable. However, had I decided to keep the bird, I was going to get one of the Futaba GYA 430 gyros for it. I have one on my TF...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-24-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 523,856
Posted By Mustang Fever

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

I'm selling mine, as I don't fly it very much and need the space.

She's in good shape, powered by a pair of 55AX's. Fixed gear. Only thing wrong is the nose MG is busted off. I have an add...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-31-2013, 03:05 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 523,856
Posted By Mustang Fever

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

I think the 5mm pin is kind of standard on retracts this size. Doesn't Robart use the same setup?

At $400 bucks cheaper, I'd try them.
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-31-2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 523,856
Posted By Mustang Fever

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

The Mitchell is within the weight limit of HK item 107000061. For $144, I have to seriously consider them. The main wheels are a bit small, 2-3/4", but they would work. I'm going to check the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-06-2013, 06:16 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 523,856
Posted By Mustang Fever

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Now that's a good problem to have.
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-29-2012, 06:15 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 523,856
Posted By Mustang Fever

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

I used Sullivans tanks, for reliability, and the 11oz was the biggest that would go in there.
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-28-2012, 09:21 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 523,856
Posted By Mustang Fever

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

One of the nice things about this bird is that most anything will fit in the cowls, allowing you to turn nice, large scale size props. The only downside I can see is that there isn't a lot of space...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-23-2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 523,856
Posted By Mustang Fever

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Everyone get their "Model Aviation" yesterday? Read the article on the new TF giant scale FW-190 ARF? Note the use of Robart electric retracts? And the part about if you turn the power on to the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-20-2012, 01:36 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 523,856
Posted By Mustang Fever

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Fidelity:

The assembly book says TF specifically designed the Mitchell such that it would be easy to change from the factory supplied fixed gear to retracts. The fixed gear mounts mimic the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-18-2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 523,856
Posted By Mustang Fever

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Christophe:

I went to your website and found the downloadable, dimension drawings for the struts and retracts. With that information, it is easy to calculate the length of strut to order for...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-18-2012, 01:14 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 523,856
Posted By Mustang Fever

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Fidelity:

I had a set of their air up/spring down units in an F-4 Phantom (prop in the nose). The valve they included in the kit was too restrictive, wouldn't let the air out of the units fast...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-18-2012, 06:43 AM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 523,856
Posted By Mustang Fever

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

Christophe:

Thanks for the reply. I still have fixed gear on my B-25, and need to know what to order to put Lado electric retracts (and brakes- when they become available) on it.

The...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-28-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 523,856
Posted By Mustang Fever

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

I've had fixed gear on mine for several years, now, and I'm looking at retracts. I'm leaning towards the Lados, but their website is confusing and I'm not sure what I should order, and I don't know...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-28-2012, 07:58 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 523,856
Posted By Mustang Fever

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

The 14's will leave you without about 1.5" ground clearance, using the fixed gear and factory tire sizes.
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-27-2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 523,856
Posted By Mustang Fever

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

I guess I don't understand why modelers think four strokes sound more realistic.

The Wright R-2600 Twin Cyclone used in the B-25 turned at 2600 RPM, which works out to 9100 exhaust pulses per...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-27-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 3,275
Views: 523,856
Posted By Mustang Fever

RE: Top Flite B-25 ARF (Tecnical, tips, suggestions)

The OS 55AX's on mine turn a pair of 12x6x3 MAS props at close to 11,000 RPM on 15% Cool Power. That's good for over 60mph and a total of almost 20 pounds static thrust. Two of them go for $340....
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