RE: Washer fluid and latex paint question!!? Help!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Ham639 I don't ever use the floetrol. Tried it, couldn't tell a difference. I do use ''Fresh'' Blue windshield wiper solvent. I have had great success with Latex paints. The secret is to be patient and every color will mix and spray a little different. Also always spray with ''Flat'' paints. Coverage is much better and always clear coat. Latest paint job below: [/quote] Now that's a good latex paint jog and advice, however distilled water also works fine, just takes longer to dry. Laytex staines like crazy so always clear coat with fuel proof clear. You don't need 2 or 3 coats for a good job, with a little testing most of you can spray it with a cheep HVLP gun (laytex that is), remember it's heavy, so don't go nuts with it.
Posted on: 5/22/2013 11:56 AM by Author "Leroy Gardner" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11519446

RE: Easy lines & rivets
OK, one more of finished wing rivets and lines, every thing turned out great, Leroy
Posted on: 8/29/2012 9:28 PM by Author "Leroy Gardner" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11211140

RE: Another Top Flite Giant P51-D rolls onto the production line
[quote]ORIGINAL: dasintex [quote]ORIGINAL: Leroy Gardner And another one rolls off the the assembly... get enough done to enter it in the first static show[:)] Leroy Rivets and pannel lines turned out nicely[:D] [/quote] Leroy; Great looking P-51, what Silver paint/color did you use? Thanks. [/quote... to get the aluminum color I wanted. Requires some testing but well worth it.[:)] Leroy
Posted on: 8/26/2012 6:51 PM by Author "Leroy Gardner" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Another Top Flite Giant P51-D rolls onto the production line
And another one rolls off the the assembly line, only been 6 yr's since I started it and there still little things to do. I did get enough done to enter it in the first static show[:)] Leroy Rivets and pannel lines turned out nicely[:D]
Posted on: 8/25/2012 9:07 PM by Author "Leroy Gardner" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: pica or top flight p-51
[quote]ORIGINAL: Leroy Gardner Maby if you see a just finished TF 1/5 gold kit you can make your mind up ? Leroy Does'nt look like it's going to upload tonight, try later. Well this site just don't work any more, there is a problem here as it will not upload and dropes text when I click on files upload, bummer. [/quote]
Posted on: 8/25/2012 8:51 PM by Author "Leroy Gardner" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11205494

RE: pica or top flight p-51
Maby if you see a just finished TF 1/5 gold kit you can make your mind up ? Leroy Does'nt look like it's going to upload tonight, try later.
Posted on: 8/24/2012 8:20 PM by Author "Leroy Gardner" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11205109

RE: Another Top Flite Giant P51-D rolls onto the production line
[quote]ORIGINAL: orthobird  hi leroy with your dle 55 cc engine how much does your bird weigh? [/quote] 25 lb's. and that is about what alot of these are coming in at. Some are lighter and others are up to 29 lb's., depends on how it's finished and wether it's got a magneto..., Leroy
Posted on: 7/14/2012 12:35 PM by Author "Leroy Gardner" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11155118

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)
, also my finished 4 blade prop[:)] Leroy
Posted on: 7/13/2012 8:54 PM by Author "Leroy Gardner" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11154523

RE: Another Top Flite Giant P51-D rolls onto the production line
[quote]ORIGINAL: orthobird i have mine in the box. still waiting for a time to build and when my work bench is clear. ' what would be the biggest 4 stroke engine to put on this bird? [/quote] My plane is a TF 1/5 scale kit built and most of us are useing gas for power. Mine is a DLE 55 cc all in cowl engine. No cowl side cutting was required, it's a very clean looking install. Leroy
Posted on: 7/13/2012 8:30 PM by Author "Leroy Gardner" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11154509

RE: Another Top Flite Giant P51-D rolls onto the production line
against others. What do you think so far Goose ? [:)] Leroy Here is a pict of the finished prop for it.
Posted on: 7/13/2012 8:05 PM by Author "Leroy Gardner" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11154484

RE: For those who love World War Two Fighters
their web site. Reguards Leroy Here is a picture of my finished scale prop hanging on my office wall, enjoy[:)] Leroy
Posted on: 7/3/2012 3:02 PM by Author "Leroy Gardner" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11139418

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)
[quote]ORIGINAL: GSNut Leroy, I don't mind, although this thread is approching 3000 and is quite large. Whatever or wherever it fits best. I'm not the OA or the Mod so have no say. A four blade prop build may deserve a thread of it's own, say like in Giant Warbird or Scale..., ) it's worth a look. Sorry my reference ain't working. Leroy
Posted on: 7/1/2012 10:41 PM by Author "Leroy Gardner" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Another Top Flite Giant P51-D rolls onto the production line
came out nice. This stuff is a joy to do,[:)] Leroy
Posted on: 6/28/2012 9:27 AM by Author "Leroy Gardner" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11135128

RE: Another Top Flite Giant P51-D rolls onto the production line
While every one is playing with there planes I have been working, mainly I got to get this thing done. Needed a scale prop so I built one from scratch. It's 26" and should look great on my mustang. I took picts of the build if there is any intrest I'll post the build.[:D] Leroy
Posted on: 6/27/2012 8:40 PM by Author "Leroy Gardner" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11134640

RE: Another Top Flite Giant P51-D rolls onto the production line
luck with yours, Leroy
Posted on: 6/17/2012 1:39 PM by Author "Leroy Gardner" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11121444

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)
[quote]ORIGINAL: Valve floater Hi. I just picked up a used Mustang TF with a DLE-55. Big Doll. It has Robart air retracts. The tail wheel also.The tank is empty so both mains are out. But why is the tail wheel not out in the landing position when there is no air in the system? Will i have to land if i run out of air on the rudder? Also, i have two 22-8 WW11 props from VV. Can i fly it using this prop. Will it not fly with it or do i have to have the 22-10? Thanks [/quote] A22-8 or 22-10 and a 23-8 will work great on that engine the 22-8 is very popular. Good RPM range is 6500 to 8500, engine is rated to 9500 but for engine life don't run it up there. That is a good engine, it's whats in mine. What happens when 3000 posts are reached, you get shut down and then what ?.
Posted on: 6/15/2012 9:23 PM by Author "Leroy Gardner" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Another Top Flite Giant P51-D rolls onto the production line
where.[:)] Leroy Frank99 what cockpit kit do you have and is your plane a TF giant mustang. TF kit fits
Posted on: 6/15/2012 8:48 PM by Author "Leroy Gardner" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11119802

RE: Another Top Flite Giant P51-D rolls onto the production line
Looks like everyone dropped everything ang grabed there planes and went to the field for spring flying season ?. Anyone instrested in seeing a 4 blade static prop come together for this plane ?. Is anyone intrested in anything pretainint to building.[:o][:o] Leroy
Posted on: 6/14/2012 9:47 PM by Author "Leroy Gardner" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11118769

RE: Another Top Flite Giant P51-D rolls onto the production line
"What !, did this thread die too ?, Gotta geter fired up again. Got the rivets and lines in my plane and it's ready to paint, just waiting for humidity to drop and air temp to get in the 70"s. Finished my instrument pannel, Had to make my own gauges. Working on a 4 blade static prop for it. Hope to see some of you back. Leroy
Posted on: 6/14/2012 9:20 PM by Author "Leroy Gardner" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11118743

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)
I'm building a 4 blade static prop for my 1/5 TF kit built mustang and would like to find a place to post the build, would anyone mind if I did it here? Leroy
Posted on: 6/13/2012 8:30 PM by Author "Leroy Gardner" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11117528

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)
That is a good looking exhaust system, but I'm with you, the price of some of these products put them out of reach for many of us[&o] Leroy
Posted on: 6/6/2012 12:01 PM by Author "Leroy Gardner" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11108910

RE: Easy lines & rivets
Right around the end of the month, May, I will start a thread called An Awsum Finish in Fuel Warbirds at RCG, it will be about painting and finishing my plane. I may try to do the same thing on RCU, but if there are problems like so many have and I have had I will scrap it. Lerpy
Posted on: 5/14/2012 7:00 PM by Author "Leroy Gardner" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11080925

RE: Easy lines & rivets
This will be my last pictures of scribed details, fuse. is finished and it's time to paint. I'll do a thread on finishing after it's painted then the results will really show. Pictures just don't show as well as they do to the naked eye. Leroy
Posted on: 5/10/2012 9:19 PM by Author "Leroy Gardner" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11071864

RE: Easy lines & rivets
from my 3.1 camera don't cause many problems but I don't use it that much any more. Thanks, Leroy
Posted on: 5/9/2012 7:34 PM by Author "Leroy Gardner" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)
[quote]ORIGINAL: fujiman leroy down boy, down!!!!!!!!! your drinking too much coffee i think!!!!!!!!! too much hostility!!!!!!! this thread is for the fun and not arguments!!!!!! [/quote] fugiman your right, I do drink too much coffee. I was only responding to a snide reply for describeing.... Sorry, it could have been said in a different way and still ment the same thing. Leroy
Posted on: 5/9/2012 6:44 PM by Author "Leroy Gardner" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)
something. Leroy
Posted on: 5/9/2012 3:14 PM by Author "Leroy Gardner" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11074887

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)
of you. What matters is your happy with it. Leroy
Posted on: 5/8/2012 9:18 PM by Author "Leroy Gardner" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11073765

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)
will be base coat clear coat and it is fuel proof. Leroy[:)]
Posted on: 5/8/2012 9:04 PM by Author "Leroy Gardner" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11073753

RE: Easy lines & rivets
;ll let viewers know where to see it come together. Leroy
Posted on: 5/8/2012 8:12 PM by Author "Leroy Gardner" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11073705

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)
itself. I'll show a well mounted engine and mount as an example, Leroy I'll try later
Posted on: 5/7/2012 7:09 PM by Author "Leroy Gardner" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11071889