RE: TA 152H Meister Scale Project Grun 4
[quote]ORIGINAL: David010567 Wow... I just realized that this big turbo scoop sits right where the batteries go. Hmmmm? [/quote] That's really cool. I would give serious thought to installing a small EDF motor to cool your Lipos. Not that you really need it, but it would be really neat and it could look just like the real thing (if you removed the scoop from a real FW, the fan is built right into the side wall of the airplane).
Posted on: 9/18/2012 4:59 PM by Author "IL2windhawk" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: 150% enlarged WingontheWeb HO-229
Awesome! That is all.
Posted on: 9/14/2012 8:56 AM by Author "IL2windhawk" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Project BF-109 E 4 1/5
Stunning!
Posted on: 9/10/2012 7:59 AM by Author "IL2windhawk" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Warbird Museums Reviews
Great thread! If you are ever in Everett, WA.. Paul Allen's Flying Heritage Collection is not to be missed! Those are the best restorations I have ever seen, and most of them fly. I've been 3 times, and I live in Utah!
Posted on: 8/28/2012 7:26 AM by Author "IL2windhawk" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Cuttign carbon fiber plate for retracts
Carbon cuts best with abrasive cutters instead of saw blade. Think diamond grit, although less will do fine.
Posted on: 8/27/2012 5:16 PM by Author "IL2windhawk" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
Its a Focke Warf 190
Posted on: 7/27/2012 7:50 AM by Author "IL2windhawk" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Top Flite Giant FW-190?
Pretty bird!! I was hoping for a Dora, but then again I could just get an ESM Dora. Nice move, Top Flite. My wallet and my wife may feel differently, though : )
Posted on: 7/20/2012 9:01 AM by Author "IL2windhawk" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Spinner Profiles / Cross-Sections
Thanks guys!
Posted on: 7/2/2012 3:50 PM by Author "IL2windhawk" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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Spinner Profiles / Cross-Sections
Hi Guys, I'm working on making a set of plans and I'm hoping that someone can point me towards a database of spinner side-views. All of the vendor photos are from oblique top-quarter angles, and it's tough to get a read on the true profile. It would be nice to see them from a pure side-view so I can design the nose geometry to match the curve. I'm hoping to design the airplane around off-the-shelf hardware to keep the costs to a minimum. Thanks
Posted on: 7/2/2012 11:50 AM by Author "IL2windhawk" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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RE: Top-Flite T-34
Wow that bites. Rest in Peices
Posted on: 6/6/2012 8:41 AM by Author "IL2windhawk" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Top Flite Giant FW-190?
Oh please oh please!
Posted on: 5/21/2012 10:15 PM by Author "IL2windhawk" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: 1/3 Scale ME-109E Project
Droool.. [&:] Soo pretty
Posted on: 5/15/2012 10:00 AM by Author "IL2windhawk" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: WWII P-40 Kittyhawk Found in Sahara
Looks like one of my warbirds after the flying season is over. I wonder if that Allison could be made to run again. I bet it's pretty well preserved, except maybe damage from the crash.
Posted on: 5/11/2012 1:27 PM by Author "IL2windhawk" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: TA 152H Meister Scale Project Grun 4
[quote]ORIGINAL: David010567 We should get some 4-40 countersunk screws and counter sink the gear doors so the screws sit flush. [/quote] Exactly what I was thinking when I saw your photos above. Those gear doors are gorgeous. Nice work
Posted on: 5/10/2012 9:55 AM by Author "IL2windhawk" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: In line 60cc
[quote]ORIGINAL: rgburrill Seems easy enough to make it an inline 4 [:)] [/quote] That would be an awesome mod. The engine looks very promising. I've been waiting for a compact inline twin like this to come out for a while.
Posted on: 5/2/2012 3:26 PM by Author "IL2windhawk" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Yak 3's practice day Vid Wanaka 2012
[quote]ORIGINAL: Chad Veich From what I've heard the Allison powered 'stang will actually run away from the Merlin powered models at low altitudes. Plus, the Allison P-51 is by far the sexiest version of the airplane! (That last part might just be my opinion though!) [/quote] +1 I think the Allison mustangs are one of the most underrated planes in history. History has a way of over-simplifying things (i.e. Allison mustangs bad, Merlin mustangs good). The fact of the matter is that it was one of the fastest propeller-driven planes below 10K throughout the entire war (despite the fact that it went active early, shortly after the battle of britain). I've read that lots of the RAF tactical recon pilots didn't want to "trade up" to spitfire mk. XIVs! It was no escort fighter, but theres plenty of stuff to bust up below 10k (railroads, river traffic, convoys, and every once in a while a fighter or two!)
Posted on: 4/27/2012 1:18 PM by Author "IL2windhawk" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: T&J Models  Gloster Meteor (short kit)(EDF Jet)
Nice flyin!
Posted on: 4/3/2012 8:13 AM by Author "IL2windhawk" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: 1/4 Scale ME 410 in Honor of Vance Moshur
Any updates?
Posted on: 4/2/2012 2:58 PM by Author "IL2windhawk" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: T&J Models  Gloster Meteor (short kit)(EDF Jet)
Gorgeous Bird!
Posted on: 3/26/2012 6:39 AM by Author "IL2windhawk" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Down & Locked Fraud
we wouldn't even have to read it if you made the change as I wrote it. I'm sure the owners would agree
Posted on: 3/20/2012 3:32 PM by Author "IL2windhawk" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Down & Locked Fraud
The original poster should change the title of this message to read "DOWN & LOCKED SERVERS HACKED, SENDING FRAUDULANT EMAILS". Based on the title as written, I was expecting to read about shady business practices by the Down & Locked owners. I'm sure I'm not the only one.
Posted on: 3/20/2012 3:09 PM by Author "IL2windhawk" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Are Scale RC Models Toys?
Scale models (whether flying or plastic scale) are not toys. They are more like historical recreations, sort of like museum pieces. They are built as reflections of the real world. Think of a civil war battlefield model, with all the little soldiers and trees and houses. It was built to tell a story, not to play with. Scale flying models are more like this I think, than just toys. If historical importance was not a part of the model, then it would not have rivets, weathering, authentic markings, etc.. Just my opinion. It's an interesting question.
Posted on: 3/7/2012 9:20 AM by Author "IL2windhawk" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: T&J Models  Gloster Meteor (short kit)(EDF Jet)
Looking great! This is my favorite part of a build. Framing it up and working with the balsa.
Posted on: 2/17/2012 10:47 AM by Author "IL2windhawk" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Those amazing plastic models
Nice thread! Here are some of mine. I haven't built many scale models since I turned to the flying variety. I'm sure lots of the other guys have some scale models to show off. Let's see 'em! [b]P-40F[/b] [img]http://il2windhawk.com/auxillary/models/P-40F/d7.jpg[/img] [b]Mustang Mk. II[/b] [img]http://il2windhawk.com/auxillary/models/MustangII/e1.jpg[/img] [img]http://il2windhawk.com/auxillary/models/MustangII/e4.jpg[/img] [b]B-58[/b] [img]http://il2windhawk.com/auxillary/models/B-58/g8.jpg[/img] [img]http://il2windhawk.com/auxillary/models/B-58/g5.jpg[/img] [img]http://il2windhawk.com/auxillary/models/B-58/g6.jpg[/img] Do-228 [img]http://il2windhawk.com/auxillary/models/Do-228-100/c1.jpg[/img] [img]http://il2windhawk.com/auxillary/models/Do-228-100/c6.jpg[/img]
Posted on: 2/16/2012 8:00 PM by Author "IL2windhawk" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: ESM FW190 Canopy
I don't think it's a good idea to rest an airplane of that size upside-down on the canopy. Get one of those cheapo robart work stands. They are super handy.
Posted on: 2/8/2012 11:34 PM by Author "IL2windhawk" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: TA 152H Meister Scale Project Grun 4
Outstanding! I'm really enjoying watching this build. Learning lots.
Posted on: 1/4/2012 8:47 AM by Author "IL2windhawk" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: T&J Models  Gloster Meteor (short kit)(EDF Jet)
Nice piece in ModelAviation this month on this plane... What's the word on converting this model to an F.8 single-seater version? Is the fuselage the right shape for this mod?
Posted on: 1/3/2012 7:01 AM by Author "IL2windhawk" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: new planes
Santa will probably bring me sweaters and socks [:'(] Must've been naughty this year.
Posted on: 12/21/2011 10:19 AM by Author "IL2windhawk" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Frickin' messing with the forum again
I once watched an awesome web forum (fine scale modellers) loose over half their members (the better half) when a new forum format was rolled out. If it ain't broke dont fix it. Believe me!
Posted on: 12/14/2011 6:53 PM by Author "IL2windhawk" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Dual elevator servo, or single???
Good points... I look forward to reading the differing opinions on this one.
Posted on: 11/21/2011 6:01 PM by Author "IL2windhawk" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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