RE: DA 100 or 120?
The DA-120 is the way to go. Once you have this much $$$ in planes this large whats a couple extra hun. I got mine last Oct and put it in the Aeroworks Yak-54. By far the best combo I have ever owned of all the 15 planes now in the hanger, including my Big Warbirds. The power and transition right out of the box is incredible, can wait till it's fully broken in.
Posted on: 3/16/2011 7:10 PM by Author "Kirk RC" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Who invented monocoat?
Gota love it. I started this post 4-5 years ago. Since then must have finished another half dozen planes in monocoat. Moved into large gas 100cc stuff (Aeroworks) and havent built much in a few years. Just started a UltraSport 1000 that Ive been saving so I guess the old iron and heat gun will go back to work. Kinda forgot how fun building is, and how less expensive then the big IMAC birds! Wife will love the savings (gives me more funds for cigars). Let the snow and balsa dust fly!!
Posted on: 10/30/2009 12:00 AM by Author "Kirk RC" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Big Vs. Smaller Edge 540/ Extra 300
Man this sounds familiar! I was into 1/4 scale warbirds big time and just got completely burned out on the whole setup retracts, flaps , heavy wingloading etc. Heres what I did, Aeroworks Extra 260 75cc with a ZDZ 80 and to get my thumbs working a electric Precision Acrobatics Extra 260. I love the small electric and frankly it flys like a much larger plane and great to practice on. Today just got my flatt spins down on the big Extra and talk about no brainer landings, just set up on short final and let it float in. Take a look at Aeroworks they make great stuff and also have sizes to fit all check books. Im sure the warbirds will bit again and my Skyshark P40 is all ready for maiden but for now it's all flips and flops for me, power out of anything and knife edge as long as you want!
Posted on: 7/5/2009 6:01 PM by Author "Kirk RC" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Aeroworks 96" Extra 260 ARF QB Assembly
Thanks guys, Sounds like a common issue with this specific product. Yes I could use pliers to get on/off just wonder why at $10 a pop they arent machined correctly to easily go on and then double secure with the spindal srew and locking bolt. The small Blue Alumn arms that come with the servo are machined to easily slip on the spindal. A friend of mne got his from MPI and they are precision machined to mate the spindal. I think I will ask Don for a refund and go another route.
Posted on: 3/30/2009 10:28 PM by Author "Kirk RC" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
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RE: Aeroworks 96" Extra 260 ARF QB Assembly
Jones, Yes they are. Any suggestions, I know that I could force them on but I would never get them off. Thx
Posted on: 3/30/2009 7:45 PM by Author "Kirk RC" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
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RE: Aeroworks 96" Extra 260 ARF QB Assembly
Guys, Can you give me a few ideas for great quality aftermarket alumn servo arms for Hitec? I bought 4 from Don's Hobby at $10 a pop but they are have a very poor cut to fit on the servo without pushing them on under a great load and then they are impossible to get off w/o prying. I would think that someone makes a well machined arm that fits on easily and has both the hold down set screw and a bolt clamp as well. Any suggestions Thx
Posted on: 3/29/2009 9:47 PM by Author "Kirk RC" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
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RE: "New" Lil Toni by Great Planes
Guys, I had a Little Toni and loved it! Now Im into 1/5 Warbirds and 33% IMAC. I have a Jett 90l with the header off-set and muffler pipe that is made for the plane. If you want a great deal at $225 plus shipping for the engine send me a PM.
Posted on: 3/5/2009 10:06 PM by Author "Kirk RC" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Aeroworks 96" Extra 260 ARF QB Assembly
about I can go have some fun. If the UPS guys will just hurry the H#LL-up!!! Cheers, Kirk
Posted on: 3/3/2009 7:15 PM by Author "Kirk RC" in the forum "Aero-Works Support"
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RE: Have ZDZ 80, need airframe. Any ideas?
I have a ZDZ 80 in my Top Flight 1/5 P-47 great fit and power to spare
Posted on: 2/19/2009 9:27 PM by Author "Kirk RC" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Top Flite AT-6 GE plan
but dont tell the wife she doesnt know yet!! All the best Kirk
Posted on: 1/22/2009 10:08 PM by Author "Kirk RC" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Top Flite AT-6 GE plan
Guys, I followed this thread with interest! I have built the AT6 TF kit twice and have a NIB Hollywood addition AT6 Kit from TF as well. This is one of the best flying warbirds ever IMO. Joe-I now live in Bay City MI and we fly at the Middle Grounds, great grass runway. Come see us when you get the AT6 finished and want to fly. Cheers, Kirk
Posted on: 1/21/2009 9:51 PM by Author "Kirk RC" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Meister Scale Builder in MI
Guy's I have a Meister FW 190D kit and looking for a builder in Michigan to get the plane framed-up and glassed. I will prime and paint. If you know anyone or if you are interested in talking please send a PM. I have built for 25 years but just dont have the time right now to get this kit finished. Thanks, Kirk
Posted on: 1/11/2009 5:19 PM by Author "Kirk RC" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: COX WINGS 27% PITTS M12 ARF 50cc
Guy's I ordered one on the evening of 12/18 and got an auto confirmation back that the order was accepted but no verification of shipment yet. Will see, if they are out then I wll be buying the Aeroworks Pitt Python so will wait and see. After doing some research looks like the Area 51 50cc would be a great match and much better price than the DA's. I love my DA's but they are almost at the point of being overpriced vs other good alternatives.
Posted on: 12/26/2008 10:15 AM by Author "Kirk RC" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: REVOLUTION 52 - I THREW A FAN BLADE!
I have the TF 1/5 P-51B that I built with the Rev 52 and fan. Only about 10 flights or so but as yet np problem. I did have my ignition go out and replaced it with a better after market version. Engine runs fine but it is tough to start. I always wondered about the fan unit as it looks like cast alumn. and frankly cheaply made IMO. Will keep an eye on it! thx
Posted on: 12/21/2008 8:13 PM by Author "Kirk RC" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: TBM 93" Zero ARF Build
Jim, I have been considering this Zero. Enjoyed your build thread, sorry for the loss. Did you buy the retracts from TBM? If so can you comment on the quality compared to say Sierra, Robart etc. I have all my big birds in Sierra but I like the price on TBM's retracts. Thx
Posted on: 12/6/2008 5:24 PM by Author "Kirk RC" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Which engine for TF GS P-47
I have a older ZDZ 80 in mine. Fits great and plenty of power. This is a big bird and lets be honest not all that clean, a little extra power wont hurt. It also allows you to add structural weight in a few places that need it, such as the retract mount/ribs
Posted on: 10/28/2008 7:38 PM by Author "Kirk RC" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Skyshark P-40 sans wing
This may best be in the crash Forum but just a heads up to the Skyshark P-40 owners. My wing dowels sheared at the wing after an easy split S and fly by. When I assembled the ARF I reinforced the wing LE after reading about the dowels pulling out but mine just sheared right off even with the wing. The wing parted off like it was hit by flak and the fuse flew and then dived into a lawn dart. Note the pilot bust in the upper left hand corner. No damage to the DA 50 or the Sierra retracts and very little to the wing as it just fluttered down. Check those dowels. The folks (Angie) at Skyshark were very accomidating to the crash and handled the situation with the superior level of customer service that they are known for. Hopefully the new one will be back in the air in a month or so with carbon fiber dowels!!!
Posted on: 5/31/2008 7:41 PM by Author "Kirk RC" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: should I grab this plane?
Looks nice but dont you have gear doors for that P-47? Even just the outer doors really add to the warbird look and help hide the tiny wheels that these ARF's have. Good luck on your maiden!
Posted on: 5/21/2008 7:57 PM by Author "Kirk RC" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: should I grab this plane?
People are learning to fly via Sims at warp-speed. We had a new member join the club a few weeks ago, spend over $1000 on a trainer, nice radio all the ground support etc etc. First flight on the buddy box he couldnt make a single turn, after 1 week on the Sim (G4) he came back and soloed. The flying part of the learning curve is a fraction of what it was when many of us started 20 years ago. What takes awhile is to learn all the neuances of checking systems, connects, batteries and on and on. I watch many new great flyers re-kit planes because they didnt know/take time to listen and learn the little things, (you mean I cant cut and knott the antenna, I should of lock-tited what?) I dont doubt a bit that 737 can fly the kyosho, thats a baby warbird kinda like the Hanger 9 smaller stuff, PT-51 and the like. 737-buy (or make) a real warbird that you can be proud of, many are for sale here on RCU. I have a 1/4 scale P-40 with a DA 50, Digital servos, power mngt system and Sierra gear that can be had for $3500, buy it, put it in the air and post the video and let them eat cake. KirkRC
Posted on: 5/21/2008 8:22 AM by Author "Kirk RC" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: custom made decals
Denny at CajunRC has done great work for me in reproducing from art work or upsizing existing decals.
Posted on: 5/5/2008 9:11 AM by Author "Kirk RC" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: TF Drop Tanks (TOPQ7900)
They come up at times on E-bay. Also check old hobby shops. The "prop shop" in Detroit had some in Jan. dont know if they still have them
Posted on: 4/17/2008 8:34 PM by Author "Kirk RC" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: TF 1/5 P-51B First Flight
The graphics are from Denny at Cajun RC, Flak=I will send a pic w/o cowl soon, my camera crashed my PC so it may be a few days. Willy, man thats cool pics I wish I had gone to the Gatherings of Mustangs. Thanks again guys
Posted on: 4/17/2008 8:31 PM by Author "Kirk RC" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: TF 1/5 P-51B First Flight
P-47, I fly in Bay City at the Middle Grounds at Flying Eagles RC Club. We have about 20-25 members and fly from a City Park that we Kinda took over, filled in the holes, cut the grass etc etc plus run off the damn golfers (18 Hpk myself)
Posted on: 4/15/2008 9:51 PM by Author "Kirk RC" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: TF 1/5 P-51B First Flight
Thanks guys! yes Im a proud Papa [:)]. I flew her here in Michigan, my Utah location is out of date. A few more pics of the cockpit and tail Icon
Posted on: 4/15/2008 5:09 PM by Author "Kirk RC" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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TF 1/5 P-51B First Flight
Well after a 2 year build (Im slow) I maidened my TF P-51B "Ina the Macon Belle" Flew great with a Revolution 50 swinging a 23/8 prop. Robart retracts with Sierra after market alumn cams and robart scale wheels. Balanced per instructions and stable as a rock through out the entire flight, no pitch change with flaps and settles right down for landing. The engine has the fan unit and mixed at 32 to 1 with no over heating issues at all. I would expect the engine to have more power after a few more flights, leaned out and mix at 50 to 1 but for now OK power. Have a look
Posted on: 4/15/2008 4:08 PM by Author "Kirk RC" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Airplane vs Tree... Tree wins
Starfire, Sorry to see it happen. I had just come to the field when you were pulling it out of the tree with the pole. Your not the first to hit that tree, Tom Davis hit it twice. By the way are you part of our club at the Middle grounds, sorry but I dont recognize you? If not please consider joining we need all the new members we can get. KirkRC
Posted on: 4/14/2008 10:51 PM by Author "Kirk RC" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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RE: Taurus Wing Kit
Thx, thats what I was looking for
Posted on: 4/8/2008 6:19 PM by Author "Kirk RC" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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Taurus Wing Kit
Guys, I have a NIB Taurus wing kit my Father-in law had. He gave me this wing kit about 20 years ago along with a NIB complete kit which I built as my 3 RC plane. Where would I find the Fus and Stab to complete the model? Do you know of anyone who cuts these parts? I would like to have a Taurus again with my Futaba Gold Radio. Something different than the 1/5 WW11 stuff I do now. Any thoughts
Posted on: 4/7/2008 7:47 PM by Author "Kirk RC" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: ? about mounting retracts on TF GS P-51D
Terrell, Use 6 hex screws. The Middle screw on the inboard side may need to be cut shorter so it doesnt rub into the retract air cylinder.
Posted on: 4/1/2008 9:58 PM by Author "Kirk RC" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: ? about mounting retracts on TF GS P-51D
I have the 6x1/2 Hex heads in my 1/5 P-51 and P-47 no problems. Reinforce the holes with some CA and they wont go anywhere unless you really slam in a landing and most likely your mounts will break before the screws pull out. Kirk
Posted on: 3/31/2008 6:24 PM by Author "Kirk RC" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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