RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build
That is about the state of my build when I paused 2 years ago... the only difference here is that I have no good reason to have stopped for that long. Side tracked by two many projects maybe? The wing is sheeted only on one side, and was left for year glued on the table to avoid all wrapage. But, then it got unglued, put on the side for sometimes, and when I moved oversees, it spends over a month in a container. Well, today, the wing is severly wrap, the fuselage is half-built and not better. I did some poor design decision as well, i have to admit. The way I control the rectractable tail wing is nothing to be proud of... I am seriously considering starting from scratch again. Well, I mean buying a new kit, and build it properly. You are experienced builder, and you know the kit well - Is it worth trying to fix it? I am not to concern about the money lost here (if you think about it, the kit is not the expensive part, the motor, retracts, etc..., are!), but more by loosing the time invested in the build. Now, if it is to spend more time on this plane, fixing it all, and finishing it, just to end up with a poorly flying thing, that is not worth it either... What would be your recommendation/action? I guess it is difficult to judge without actually seeing the wing...
Posted on: 1/28/2012 10:10 AM by Author "Turnale" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build
Thanks for your reply, I will pursue my build with that weight off my chest! Your cockpit really is amazing. It'd be nice to have a scale reference on your next picture. I don't think the photos do justice to your meticulous work here!
Posted on: 3/1/2010 3:33 AM by Author "Turnale" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build
CGAV8R, your build is simply inspiring! you did great (again) on this dashboard. I need to ask the experts this question (even if I am afraid of the answer...): I bought the kit with all accessories at once, including the motor. I went per topflite recommendation: robart retractable gear, and OS.60 2 stroke engine... Only then did I think of reading through this forum (bad mistake). From what I gathered, it seems that the plane will be quite under powered with this engine; flyable, but not much power left to easily recover from a difficult situation. From your experience, would you say that a 60 size engine is enough / just enough / unthinkable on this airframe, considering the extra weight of the retracts? Thanks for any feedback!
Posted on: 2/25/2010 3:38 PM by Author "Turnale" in the forum "Kit Building"
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