RE: ESM Customized P51 Mustang
Man it's looking great, it's getting me fired up to get mine.. I'm getting my list together this week!!!!! Very nice! Jimbo
Posted on: 9/18/2012 3:37 PM by Author "Mustangman40" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: ESM Customized P51 Mustang
[quote]ORIGINAL: Condor060 We will be using Troy Builts new electric retract system. I will send pics when it arrives. [/quote] Did you get the gear yet? I was planning on getting this set up and I am not sure what gear I will use, Robart has the electric 630 series out, but I'm not sure if it will fit.... Also, do you think you will have any cooling issues on the motor? One last question and it might be a stupid one...lol I like how you added the screen on the scoop, with it open like that, do you have any plans to do something with the air coming in, or you going to put something over the back to close it off? Jimbo
Posted on: 9/9/2012 8:01 AM by Author "Mustangman40" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Goldwing 50cc Pitts Python V3.
ST, got ya on the servos. What motor are you running in yours again? I will let you know where my batteries end up, my hope is the ignition bat goes up forward of the tank and the RX bats end up aft the tank where the ignition bat is now.. It's a nice spot to make a battery tray, but we know that never works out like we want.. I do plan on putting smoke on it this winter, long as i feel the extra weight won't hurt how shy flies...
Posted on: 9/9/2012 7:35 AM by Author "Mustangman40" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Goldwing 50cc Pitts Python V3.
Scale, I'm planning on balancing her tomorrow, care to tell me how you went about it on yours? I made a water bottle tank and took out the temp one I used last weekend, it is 16.9oz fiji bottle.. I love being able to see the plumbing with the clear bottle, makes checking things nice and easy...
Posted on: 9/8/2012 6:58 PM by Author "Mustangman40" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Water bottle fuel tanks, post your sources here, please.
Got the tank all done and mounted in the plane, very happy how it came out.. I had some large shrink tube I used on the cap, it's not coming off less I take it off... Jimbo
Posted on: 9/8/2012 6:19 PM by Author "Mustangman40" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Water bottle fuel tanks, post your sources here, please.
[quote]ORIGINAL: MTK [quote]ORIGINAL: Mustangman40 MTK, got the fittings and they are exactly what I was looking for, very nice.. I will make the tank later today and post some pics.. Do you know off hand what size drill bit for them and do you use any other sealant on them? I sent you a money order for payment, thanks a bunch... I will shoot you an email soon for some more, like I said before
Posted on: 9/8/2012 10:02 AM by Author "Mustangman40" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Water bottle fuel tanks, post your sources here, please.
MTK, got the fittings and they are exactly what I was looking for, very nice.. I will make the tank later today and post some pics.. Do you know off hand what size drill bit for them and do you use any other sealant on them? I sent you a money order for payment, thanks a bunch... I will shoot you an email soon for some more, like I said before, these are something I want to have stock of in the shop....
Posted on: 9/8/2012 6:00 AM by Author "Mustangman40" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: What's a good plane for this engine?
[quote]ORIGINAL: radfordc [quote]ORIGINAL: P-40 DRIVER It weigh's 22 pounds and puts out 10 Hp. Not very practical in RC terms. [/quote] Would it be better if the engine weighed 10 lbs...and then you put 10 lbs of lead in the nose of the plane to balance? [/quote] Nope, be better if it was 10 pounds putting out 22hp and I had to slide my battery pack 2" aft of CG to balance, be better yet if the plane was a Mustang....
Posted on: 9/6/2012 3:31 AM by Author "Mustangman40" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: ESM Customized P51 Mustang
looking very nice, please let us know how much FL you use on a plane this size.. Jimbo
Posted on: 9/6/2012 3:25 AM by Author "Mustangman40" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Are 2 Batteries worth it?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Gray Beard [quote]ORIGINAL: Mustangman40 I agree that a 4.8v 600mah is not a good battery for your RX, way to small and on 2.4 is just nutts.. BUTTTTTTTTTTTT why in the world does a brand new radio system like a Futaba come with this tiny battery? It makes no sense to me why they would give you a small battery like that, well cost I am sure, but don't you want the buyer
Posted on: 9/5/2012 8:28 PM by Author "Mustangman40" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Are 2 Batteries worth it?
[quote]ORIGINAL: landeck If it is the 40 size GP Cherokee, I am running the same configuration (analog servos, not digital power hungry servos) with 1000 mah 4.8 volt NiCads. Of course I am using a Futaba 2.4 ghz radio so voltage is not as critical as in at least one other 2.4 system. I can get 3-4 flights without problem. Depending on your servos and radio you should be ok for 2-3 flights before recharging. Be sure to check your battery with ESV or a VoltWatch before each flight. Bruce [/quote] 2/3 flights out of a 600mah with 7 servos, sorry but I disagree and on any 2.4 system, you drop bellow 4.8 and you crash.. Now i could be wrong, but that is what I was told by many... I have used the 600mah pack setting up a plane with futaba and ran the pack low, the receiver turned red and i had no connection between the RX and TX, it was no big deal because i just use that small battery for setting things up.. Had it been in a plane, totally different outcome! To the OP, instead of setting up a twin packs with two switches, just get a bigger size pack and your done.. depending on the size you go with, you can get several flights in and slow charge the pack at home like they should be... All of my Nicds go on a 15 hr charge when i get back from the field, then it automatically goes on trickle. Then the plane can git there for weeks and are ready to fly when I am, never have to use a quick charger at the field either... Just my two cents on it.. Jimbo
Posted on: 9/5/2012 1:48 PM by Author "Mustangman40" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Are 2 Batteries worth it?
I agree that a 4.8v 600mah is not a good battery for your RX, way to small and on 2.4 is just nutts.. BUTTTTTTTTTTTT why in the world does a brand new radio system like a Futaba come with this tiny battery? It makes no sense to me why they would give you a small battery like that, well cost I am sure, but don't you want the buyer to be happy with your product.. I am sure that folks use the stock battery and end up crashing because of it... I have several of those packs and all I use them for is a bench battery when I am setting up a plane. If you want to stay with 4.8 nicd go with a bigger pack, I run some 4.8 1700mah packs in a few planes and they work fine...
Posted on: 9/5/2012 11:15 AM by Author "Mustangman40" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Water bottle fuel tanks, post your sources here, please.
[quote]ORIGINAL: MTK [quote]ORIGINAL: BarracudaHockey If you fill through a Tee fitting you generally have an automotive type fuel filter on your filler line. Most folks I know do at least. [/quote] On my Tee'd set-up, my fill line from the flight box has 2 standard glow fuel filters (Dubros) on it. That seems adequate; I have had no problems with dispensing avgas, 3+ years now and 4-5 different engines. Maybe autogas is a little dirtier than avgas and requires more filtering. One thing certain, filtering is cheap insurance for maintaining a clear carb!! Jim, did you get the fittings? [/quote] Not yet buddy, haven't got today's mail yet though.. If I like your fittings which I am sure I will, I will probably order several sets to have on hand.. I am phasing out my glow stuff and going to all gas or Electric and will be making my tanks from now on, so having them on hand will be a good idea..
Posted on: 9/5/2012 7:32 AM by Author "Mustangman40" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Need a fast warbird for a pylon race
I see this part of RCU doesn't get much action...
Posted on: 9/4/2012 9:08 PM by Author "Mustangman40" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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Need a fast warbird for a pylon race
Got a warbird pylon race coming up and need to get a plane or two.. I'm trying to get the best bang for the buck, so to say... The only rule is it has a max size battery of 3S, that's it.. Anyone have a fast warbird that runs on a 3S lipo?
Posted on: 9/4/2012 12:00 PM by Author "Mustangman40" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: RE:
[quote]ORIGINAL: BarracudaHockey Not all servos use 2.5mm screws so be careful. Hitec metal gear servos use 2.6mm [/quote] You wouldn't happen to know what the size is on Hyperions would you? Jimbo
Posted on: 9/4/2012 11:07 AM by Author "Mustangman40" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Work Bench Finish
[quote]ORIGINAL: dasintex I built a work bench using Cabinet Grade A/C Birch Plywood; originally I had finished it Natural Color and sealed it with Minwax Water Based Poly-Urethane, which was a mistake because everything eats away at it; I want to sand it down and re-finish it with something that is: Resistant to Glow/Gas Fuel, Alcohol, Acetone, Paint Thinner, etc; any suggestions? [/quote] Are we talking just the top, or the whole bench? That is some nice plywood you used, use it all the time on cabinets... Something I did for the top and you might like the idea.. I topped the plywood with 1/4" hard board, I just used screws and counter sunk them.. I then used plank flooring I had left from a job and installed it with a pressure sensitive adhesive, if I ever want to replace a board, heat it up with a heat gun and pull it off. no need to re glue, just put the new board in... I also like that it's soft enough to cut covering on and not damage my blade... Just a thought for you. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_11012137/tm.htm
Posted on: 9/4/2012 10:16 AM by Author "Mustangman40" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Goldwing 50cc Pitts Python V3.
I ordered the new 1.5" aluminum arms for everything and also got a new arm for the rudder, just better all the way around and worth the extra $$...... I also ordered new servo screws, I really like the idea of using Socket head caps instead, even got small lock washers too..... Now i won't have to worry about getting thread locker on any of the plastic or an servo arm coming off........
Posted on: 9/4/2012 10:04 AM by Author "Mustangman40" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Want to build my first kit
[quote]ORIGINAL: prgonzalez Perhaps you can also consider the Top Flite Contender. Pedro [/quote] +1 on the contender!!!!! I think you would be happy with the end product, no matter how advanced you get as a pilot, they are still fun to fly... They build easy and fly like a dream..... Jimbo
Posted on: 9/4/2012 6:49 AM by Author "Mustangman40" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Top Flite Giant P-47 Build
Gary, tell your club members that the kit didn't have an expiration date on it and it will be done when it's done.. Personally I think you are doing it at the perfect speed, I am getting ready to get back on mine.. Your thread will help me a bunch....... I will have to talk to Mirce about getting a set like yours, it will make life a bit easier..lol and the price is right... I put together a few other projects and had a great flying season while waiting for Robart to come out with my gear, they were supposed to be out last March I think and are still not available... I am gonna give it till October or so and if not, then i will get something else for the 47.. I put my build on hold waiting for them and can't really go any further till I have the gear... Anyway, your 47 looks great, your doing an awesome job and I will enjoy following the finishing of her. You got plenty of folks that can apreciate all the work that goes into it, so forget about what you club members say...
Posted on: 9/4/2012 6:43 AM by Author "Mustangman40" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Goldwing 50cc Pitts Python V3.
[quote]ORIGINAL: scale only 4 me +1 on the thread locker and I always toss the OEM philips head screws and use these http://www.sdshobby.net/100pcs-129c-carbon-steel-socket-head-cap-screws-m25-x-10mm-p-4289.html Makes cranking them down and getting them off way easier [/quote] Good idea, I shucked all the crappy screws that came with the pitts and got good ones like you suggested, even got the bonded washers, love them things now... I will check to see if RTL has the servo screws since I need to put in another order with them.. I think I might change all the servo arms to Aluminum as well, the ones I made are to big and heavy and how it fell off the top right ail. twice, kind of has me spooked.. I just think it is a weak link that doesn't need to be!
Posted on: 9/3/2012 8:37 AM by Author "Mustangman40" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: RE:
I have heard the ill effects LT can have on plastics, but never had any problems.. Can it eat glass filled nylon? Is there any brand of LT that doesn't hurt plastic and does red and blue both do it, or just red?
Posted on: 9/2/2012 6:08 PM by Author "Mustangman40" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: TF Giant scale P47, a different type of group build..
I haven't forgot about this plane, I put it on hold till Robart came out with the gear I wanted.. Well I did a few other projects while waiting and those are done, so I want to get back going on the 47.. I still see that my gear is not out yet, so i will call Robart after the holiday and see what the deal is.... I see they have the tailwheel out, so I can pick that up and get back on the fuse, but I need the mains so I can get this thing going again.. Jimbo
Posted on: 9/2/2012 10:48 AM by Author "Mustangman40" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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""Locktite on Metal gear servo screws, don't skip this step""
I took a new 50cc Pitts out to a fun fly yesterday, I wasn't going to fly her but more of a show and tell and to run the new motor a little.. I always use locktite once I am all done adjusting my servo arms, just a small drop on the screw.. Well yesterday was proof that you better not skip this step.. I didn't have any on mine, I knew I wasn't flying her and still need to take the arms off for final tweaking.. While the motor was running I did a range check and the top right ail. locked in the down position. I did a quick check and the Home page of the leading discount RC screw distributor for model builders. screw had came out far enough for the arm to slip off! Now this was no big deal, but had it been in the air, it would have been a huge deal as it was locked in full deflection... This servo screw did it again even after I tightened it up so I need to see if there is something else going on with it... Any way, use locktite on your MG servo screws! Nothing happened to me, but if this thread saves one person their pride and joy or someone from getting hurt from a out of control airplane, then it was worth the time it took to type it! I always use blue (medium strength) on mine, if you have a better tip or way you do it, would love to here about it... Jimbo
Posted on: 9/2/2012 9:27 AM by Author "Mustangman40" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Goldwing 50cc Pitts Python V3.
[quote]ORIGINAL: scale only 4 me After 1/2 to 1 gallon you'll propably have to tweak the needles,, mine was just a little rich on the low end after the first few tanks. Try this,, Put as small an arm on the servo as you can to max out your ATV or end points. Then cheat the servo arm position to have the arm further away from 90 degees at idle, and closer to 90 degrees at full throttle, that will give you more expo or throttle curve on the low end. Good luck [/quote] Thanks for the tips, Scale............. For anyone reading this and you don't know about using locktite on your metal gear servos... I always use locktite once I am all done adjusting my servo arms, just a small drop on the screw.. Well yesterday was proof that you better not skip this step.. I didn't have any on mine, I knew I wasn't flying her and still need to take the arms off for final tweaking.. While the motor was running I did a range check and the top right ail. locked in the down position. I did a quick check and the screw had came out far enough for the arm to slip off! Now this was no big deal, but had it been in the air, it would have been a huge deal as it was locked in full deflection... This servo screw did it again even after I tightened it up so I need to see if there is something else going on with it... Any way, use locktite on your MG servo screws! Jimbo
Posted on: 9/2/2012 9:15 AM by Author "Mustangman40" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Painting an already painted cowl..
[quote]ORIGINAL: kenh3497 Looks very good!! At least you have a good surface to work with now. If push does come to shove, just a repaint would not be a huge ordeal. OR, maybe it would be. [:)] Ken [/quote] B&E Graphics to the rescue, kind of takes the eyes off the different yellows.. Still have to pin stripe the silver with red, then clear over the whole thing and it's as good as she gets... Jimbo
Posted on: 9/1/2012 7:12 PM by Author "Mustangman40" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Goldwing 50cc Pitts Python V3.
I took the pitts to our fun fly today for some show and tell and to run the motor some and ran she did.. After I primed it I opened the choke and she spit on the third flip, closed the choke and one flip it was running.. I tell ya, the factory setting's on the carb are pretty spot on, I didn't check the R's but it sounded great.. I didn't want to run it to much on the ground, so I shut it down after a few minutes and the temp gun read 174... I ran it again later on in the day and decided to range check the radio, no problems there... My list of things to do before we take it to the air is pretty short... Need to balance here. Check the incidence on the top wing, the stab and bottom wing are right on the money. Adjust all the throws and set up my triple rates.. I need to re adjust the throttle servo, I have it set wrong.. I get way to much response out of the motor with each click on the stick, I will redo the end points. I did it the fast way so I could bring her to the field today, any tips on this and I am all ears... Other then going over everything else with a fine tooth comb, I think it's about ready.... I did dumb thumb my little EDF in on landing, should have never flow that dang tiny airplane today.. It was windy and very cloudy, but no excuse, I zigged when I should have zagged. It's fixable enough!
Posted on: 9/1/2012 7:02 PM by Author "Mustangman40" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Goldwing 50cc Pitts Python V3.
[quote]ORIGINAL: scale only 4 me Ok, I'm feeling the red accents now ;-) I like the servo wire access hatches too, very smart [/quote] I still have to stripe the fuse and cowl with the red, then it will all come together.. What a day, went to my LHS today, 70 miles round trip so not very local.. Well I broke down about 3 miles from there, the dang serp belt went out on the van! I limped it the rest of the way to the hobby shop and waited for the tow truck, got it repaired, my tension pulley went bad, That is what caused it all to go fubar... I got my batteries though and will get them in after dinner.. The Power expander looks pretty straight forward.. Do you just plug up to a letter, then plug the pig tail into the receiver where it needs to be? I got the same kill switch as you, what plug did you plug that into?
Posted on: 8/31/2012 4:46 PM by Author "Mustangman40" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Goldwing 50cc Pitts Python V3.
Well we are just about done with this plane, here is a sneak peak of her still down in the shop. I am taking it to a fun-fly tomorrow to run the motor some and show it off a bit.. I am picking up my batteries today, i went with two 2100 LIFE packs on the RX and a 1700mh 4.8v Nicd on the ignition.. I still have to balance and do final hook up's to the smart fly and install the remote kill switch on the ignition. Also, now that the graphics are on the cowl/canopy, I can finish the paint and clear coat. I wil work on that after the fun-fly... Scale, I am sure I will have just a few more questions for you on the Smart-Fly.. also, the one piece wing worked out great. it's much stronger and will set up faster at the field.. Thanks for all of your tips, I really appreciate it..
Posted on: 8/31/2012 6:38 AM by Author "Mustangman40" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Goldwing 50cc Pitts Python V3.
Well I am pretty much screwed on changing the location of the elv. servos, got sick of messing around and went to move them and I can't.. Above the servo locations is a stringer and the deck of the fuse, if i cut into it, the whole back end would be weak.. The only choice now is to cut off the horn and go with a bolt type horn, I will make that decision after a few flights... I made the top wing one piece, the 3 piece stock design was weak and mine didn't line up for nothing. There are some pics back in this thread showing the gap i would have had... Any how, I made hatches on the bottom of the center section to make my connections at the field.. They are held in with magnets and will stay attached to the wire running down the strut.. I picked up some 3/4" yellow shrink tube to attach the wire to the strut, it will work like a charm and you won't see it in less you are looking for it...
Posted on: 8/28/2012 9:05 PM by Author "Mustangman40" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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