RE: KMP New Spitfire Mk XIV
Chris, sorry to hear about your trouble, but I am sort of glad someone else had the same problem. It seems that the V2 Spits are POORLY made. I haven't had the guts to fly mine after the wing repair.... Dave
Posted on: 3/27/2009 3:17 AM by Author "DVM100" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: KMP New Spitfire Mk XIV
I am truly sorry to hear about your Spit djay, but perhaps now there will be more reaction to my wing splitting after a normal landing. It seems there may be some issue with the quality of the wood used??
Posted on: 2/23/2009 11:07 PM by Author "DVM100" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: KMP New Spitfire Mk XIV
I used black gasket slicone to attach mine. It's quite easy to remove them if you have to.
Posted on: 2/14/2009 7:54 PM by Author "DVM100" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: KMP New Spitfire Mk XIV
I thought I would post a few pics of my engine set up, cowl set up and so forth.... I have cut the cowl along panel lines so the chin can be added in two parts. The cowl is then screwed back into one piece using dome head screws. I have added guns which are screwed into the wing via a plug which is epoxyed into the leading edge. The cannon are then connected via a 6mm nylon bolt which is embeded into the base of the cannon. Dave ... still some tidying up to do... I have glassed the faulty wing with 3/4 oz glass and will recover using Solartex - when it arrives.
Posted on: 1/25/2009 6:57 PM by Author "DVM100" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: KMP New Spitfire Mk XIV
In addition to his fuze, I'm waiting to see what the manufacturer says about my wing. My local supplier won't do anything about it unless I get some reaction on this forum. Has anyone else had any stress fractures?
Posted on: 1/14/2009 12:03 AM by Author "DVM100" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: KMP New Spitfire Mk XIV
your guess is as good as mine - I have no idea.
Posted on: 1/10/2009 9:38 PM by Author "DVM100" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: KMP New Spitfire Mk XIV
Maidened my Spit today. 25 degrees celcius, light winds (slight cross wind but nothing too much to handle). We have a synthetic grass strip and two taxi-ways so it was very nice to finally get the girl off the ground. Powered by an MLD 28cc gasser swinging a 17 x 6 APC - there was plenty of power for a smooth take off run. Climbed away and retracted the gear and did a few passes to check out any kinks. After about five minutes I brought her in to land - nice landing with no bounce! (Gee that synthetic grass is great to land on). After taxiiing back and switching off I gave her a once over and to my astonishment and dismay I noticed a 450mm crack along the upper surface of the port wing from the core to the outer edge of the aileron (running along where the main spar is - SEE ATTACHED PICS!) Not very impressed and I have asked my local importer to take it up with the manufacturer and I have asked for a replacement wing.
Posted on: 1/10/2009 2:12 AM by Author "DVM100" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: KMP New Spitfire Mk XIV
G'day djay, very sorry to hear about your Spit. I'd love some pics of yr cannons if you can? Dave
Posted on: 12/29/2008 8:56 PM by Author "DVM100" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: KMP New Spitfire Mk XIV
If Andrew Kondor is reading this I have to say I'm NOT impressed that this new kit does not have any cabling for the pull pull on the rudder nor the elevator! I had to go out an buy my own.
Posted on: 12/29/2008 4:59 AM by Author "DVM100" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: KMP New Spitfire Mk XIV
Alan, you are absolutely correct. I'm just a bit frustrated with this kit. The first edition was much easier to put together. Dave
Posted on: 12/29/2008 4:39 AM by Author "DVM100" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: KMP New Spitfire Mk XIV
Thanks djay, I think I'm managing to keep ahead of the game a bit. I must say I'm disappointed in the standard of the manual! This is my second kit and despite the obvious upgrades to things like getting rid of the annoying pushrods, the manual is NOT very good at all. I'm building this kit purley from experience and the information published here and on the YT website. Dave
Posted on: 12/16/2008 5:04 AM by Author "DVM100" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: KMP New Spitfire Mk XIV
Has anyone else found the aluminium tube for the two piece horizontal stab is TWO inches too long?
Posted on: 12/16/2008 12:56 AM by Author "DVM100" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: KMP New Spitfire Mk XIV
Sorry to butt in - I haven't been online for some time. Truly love your exhaust work for the RCV 120! I lost my first Spit due to overheating and loss of power despite EVERY effort to duct air into the cowl so that it cooled the SP down. IT IS IMPERATIVE you cool the RCV down or else!! My exhaust from Keleo is an amazing piece of engineering - so much so that I have bought one of the latest kits and I will be fitting a 28cc gasser in her. I will modify my Keleo exhausts so I can reuse them on the new Spit. Will post some pics when the time comes. Dave
Posted on: 11/30/2008 11:38 PM by Author "DVM100" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: CMPro F4u Corsair
G'day Tony, I have an SPE 26 in mine and the engine is just great. It throws a good sized prop and has plenty of power. Dave
Posted on: 10/5/2008 5:22 AM by Author "DVM100" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Bates Quarter scale Sea Fury
Love it man! Keep 'em coming...
Posted on: 10/2/2008 8:49 PM by Author "DVM100" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Thunder Tiger RN Sea Fury FB.11
Pete, thanks for the comments and advice. What size power pack do you reckon I could get away with for the Spit? I've got a couple of other shots of my Cessna if you'd like to see them. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7982751/anchors_7982751/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#7982751 Dave
Posted on: 9/29/2008 4:13 AM by Author "DVM100" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Thunder Tiger RN Sea Fury FB.11
Pete, found your vids - fantastic man!! I'm really tempted to re-paint my Sea Fury after looking at yours. I've got a KMP MkXIV Spitfire with a RCV 120SP (Keloe exhausts), and I've just picked up a Century Jet deluxe kit Mk XXIV that I'm thinking about putting a DL50 in when she's built. (Love those Spitfire wings!!. The wing is big enough to surf on I reckon!) My first excursion into gas engines is an Austars 1/4 scale Cessna 152 (98" wingspan) with an SPE 26cc gasser in it. I thought that would be a good start to get me into larger scale aircraft.
Posted on: 9/28/2008 6:16 AM by Author "DVM100" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: 1/4 Scale Cessna 152
Hi guys, I just wanted to share some pics of my Cessna, powered by an SPE 26cc gasser. The pilot is very happy with his office! Dave
Posted on: 9/28/2008 3:35 AM by Author "DVM100" in the forum "Glow to Electric Conversions"
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RE: Thunder Tiger RN Sea Fury FB.11
Hey Peter, your SF is fantastic. I'll bet she sounds terrific and looks great in the air! Your paint scheme looks the real deal - can I ask what colours you have used?
Posted on: 9/28/2008 3:03 AM by Author "DVM100" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Thunder Tiger RN Sea Fury FB.11
Hey Chad, Thanks for the link. It's a bit of a pity that TT didn't use the correct blue for the fuze ( I think the correct colour should be Dark Sea Grey) and the correct colour for the remainder of the fuze and under wing is almost a light grey/sea green, but I haven't been able to determine the correct colour scheme. I know when she was rebuilt and repainted for the 2007 Display Season for the RN Historcal Flight, she sported her original 802 NAS markings applied in 1948 when embarked on HMS Vengeance. The top colour was a bit darker - so I guess that's where TT got the darker blue from (still not the correct shade though). When I first got the kit I was going to re-do the paint job, but decided against it because the invasion stripes were already applied and I thought it would be too much of a hassle. Still, I think she looks nice anyway. It tokk a fair bit of mixing for me to match the colour for my VR930 patches underwing... Dave PS. Just had to chick the Spitty in too!
Posted on: 9/28/2008 1:16 AM by Author "DVM100" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Thunder Tiger RN Sea Fury FB.11
Hey Chris, she looks really great! Sorry I've been away for so long. I airbrushed the bottom of the wings and had a mat4e do up the decals for the VR930. Worked a treat I reckon. Dave Oops, sorry about the double post.... By the way Chris, what spinner are you using?
Posted on: 9/23/2008 8:33 PM by Author "DVM100" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Thunder Tiger RN Sea Fury FB.11
Hey Chris, she looks really great! Sorry I've been away for so long. I airbrushed the bottom of the wings and had a mat4e do up the decals for the VR930. Worked a treat I reckon. Dave
Posted on: 9/23/2008 8:30 PM by Author "DVM100" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: CMPro F4u Corsair
[quote]ORIGINAL: DVM100 Hey guys, has anyone cut their cowl flaps yet? Any pics? I've done it before on a H9 Corsair but I am cautious about this cowl. [/quote] Anyone cut cowl flaps?
Posted on: 4/3/2008 9:33 PM by Author "DVM100" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: CMPro F4u Corsair
The picture shows a 16 x 10 3-blade. I haven't run it with that and I'm not sure I will (I had it on to see what it looked like). The 14 x 7 looks too small. I have run it with an 18 x 8 2-blade and it came in at 6500-6700RPM. Dave
Posted on: 4/2/2008 2:11 AM by Author "DVM100" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: CMPro F4u Corsair
Glenn, I have an ST 2300 in my TT Sea Fury and it goes like a dream, if that helps. Dave Powered up the SPE for the first time today and it's sounded great. Can't wait to maiden her. http://rcuvideos.com/item/6L6DTV5D1R1JQ290
Posted on: 3/23/2008 4:00 AM by Author "DVM100" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: CMPro F4u Corsair
Glenn,I can't speak for everyone but the outer wing sections of mine are. I guess you'd have to talk to CMPro to get a definitive answer. Dave
Posted on: 3/20/2008 6:57 PM by Author "DVM100" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: CMPro F4u Corsair
I used the supplied stand offs and built the firewall out to fit. I've bolted the engine to the firewall addition and bolted that to the original firewall. I will then strengthen inside with some glass.
Posted on: 3/19/2008 2:49 AM by Author "DVM100" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: CMPro F4u Corsair
She hasn't maidened yet. I'm planning to get her up this weekend. I'll take a couple of pics later and post them to show the mount.
Posted on: 3/18/2008 1:19 AM by Author "DVM100" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: CMPro F4u Corsair
I have an SPE 26 gasser in mine and there is virtually no cutting at all. The only cut is to allow the extension of the exhaust clear the cowl, the remainder of the engine including carbie are inside the cowl.
Posted on: 3/17/2008 9:56 PM by Author "DVM100" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: CMPro F4u Corsair
Hey guys, has anyone cut their cowl flaps yet? Any pics? I've done it before on a H9 Corsair but I am cautious about this cowl.
Posted on: 3/8/2008 9:32 PM by Author "DVM100" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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