RE: Top Flite AT-6 Texan Gold Flight ARF
Just called top flite and they are not aware of any upgrades for the at-6
Posted on: 9/14/2012 2:15 PM by Author "adreliable661" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Top Flite AT-6 Texan Gold Flight ARF
Sad there has been no reply on this question. I have the same issue. Any resolution?
Posted on: 9/13/2012 10:24 PM by Author "adreliable661" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Help identifying this bird
Thanks all for the help!
Posted on: 6/7/2012 5:39 PM by Author "adreliable661" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Help identifying this bird
Yeah it's busted up a bit. Probably got some garage damager. Other than having to rebuild the vertical stab however it is in good shape. Never had a motor mounted unless it was electric.
Posted on: 6/7/2012 11:50 AM by Author "adreliable661" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: going to try instead of arf.
A Great Planes Stik was my first kit. Simple box fuse. very streightforward. I have since bashed it and turned it into a taildragger. Awesome flyer!
Posted on: 6/6/2012 5:18 PM by Author "adreliable661" in the forum "Kit Building"
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Help identifying this bird
Can anyone out there help me idenentify this plane? I got it in a swap for some unneeded parts. Would like to find out what it is so that I can research what power plant etc. to put in her. I uploaded some pics but do not see them here. so I will have to post and see if they appear. Hopefully! thanks for your help!
Posted on: 6/6/2012 3:22 PM by Author "adreliable661" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Topflite Gold kit P-47
Thanks. Yes, I started foolin around with it and it is gradually coming along
Posted on: 4/14/2012 2:21 PM by Author "adreliable661" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Topflite Gold kit P-47
Thanks for the input. Any of you Jugheads out there used the Top Flite interior kit for this bird? I find the instructions somewhat lacking and would appreciate any pointers. Thanks
Posted on: 4/3/2012 4:20 PM by Author "adreliable661" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Topflite Gold kit P-47
Thanks for all the info on this thread. Just finishing up mine, at least up to fiberglass and paint. May I ask what y'all are useing for servos on this size bird. I am using DS821's on my TF Texan. Am thinking about trying some Hitec. Any sugestions?
Posted on: 2/26/2012 3:05 PM by Author "adreliable661" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Topflite Gold kit P-47
Monocote can take some practice but once you get the hang of it, it is a great product. You have probably seen some instructional videos on it. If not I highly recommend it. Lots of practical tips. The best advice I ever got on covering with Monocote is "don't be afraid to make seams". It makes the product much more managable and looks great. Just make sure to use the Top Flight Seam Solvent as directed and keep any seems adjusted in such a way that they are not adversely affected by the airflow. As re the woodpecker, I like it. It seems to help greatly in reducing airpockets and getting a good bond. Monocote is so tough and heavy that I have never noticed any of the dibits appearing through the surface as some have commented re different coverings. I prefer an iron over a heat gun. Much more control, They recommend not to use presure when adhering to balsa sheeting, rather rely on high heat to set the material. When applying Monocote over itself lower the temperature on the iron and be especially careful around existing seems, as high heat can cause the material to release its bond. When it comes to the wingtips, cut fingers (in material, not your own :)), heat and stretch. If dealing with two different colors, say top and bottom, I have found that if you place a trim piece (same color as the top) over the bottom material with a nice finish edge and then wrap your top material over the wip it will hide all those overlapping fingers and give a nice finish. Post some more pics of your covering as you proceed. I am excited to get to that point soon and will be encouraged by your results
Posted on: 11/28/2011 6:47 PM by Author "adreliable661" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Topflite Gold kit P-47
I would say that looks mighty good! Is that Monocote or ?????????
Posted on: 11/28/2011 1:29 PM by Author "adreliable661" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Topflite Gold kit P-47
Ben, and all you other 'jugheads' out there........ I just mounted my firewall this evening and seriously contemplating what scheme I want to finish with. I have decided on Olive Drab with the light grey underbelly, along with olive drab on the cowl with a white ring on the front. My problem is I am planning on useing monocote (I have no fibreglass and paint experience). Lustrecote paint does not come in olive drab. Anyone know where I can get OD paint that is nitro proof? Or any other solution? I would appreciate your input. Grumpy Gorilla
Posted on: 11/1/2011 8:02 PM by Author "adreliable661" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Topflite Gold kit P-47
That's a great looking run-up box. Is that commercially available or is that your own design?
Posted on: 10/9/2011 3:24 PM by Author "adreliable661" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Topflite Gold kit P-47
Nice job Ben! What covering and color scheme are you using? What power plant are you installing?
Posted on: 10/9/2011 12:25 PM by Author "adreliable661" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Sig Kadet Senior - Tail dragger conversion?
I would recommend going on the high side of the Sig recommendations re power. I used a .61 Evolution before my conversion. I find the higher power can be very beneficial in certain situations to get out of trouble.
Posted on: 9/19/2011 3:00 PM by Author "adreliable661" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Sig Kadet Senior - Tail dragger conversion?
Sorry for the delayed response, and by the way I saw your pics later added. VERY NICE! Hope to see the completer project. Am out of town presently and do not recall the size of the tailwheel. I will check when I get home next week. The attached pics may help. Note that on the servo I used a larger arm so that the wheel connection would not interfere with the pull pull on the rudder. After observing my own pics I see that I did just the opposite of what I said earlier in the thread. I attached the pull pull on the OUTSIDE of the arm instead of inside as I previously indicated. Let us see how your Kadet turns out! What are you planning for power?
Posted on: 9/19/2011 11:19 AM by Author "adreliable661" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Sig Kadet Senior - Tail dragger conversion?
I converted my Kadet Sr. ARF to a taildragger usng a pull pull set up on the tail wheel. I set up the rudder on the same servo attaching the pull pull to the outside of the servo arm and the rudder in two wholes. This gives me more responsive ground control. I am running a Saito .91 4 stroke and loving it. Grump Gorilla
Posted on: 9/16/2011 6:39 PM by Author "adreliable661" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Topflite Gold kit P-47
Which retracts are you using here?
Posted on: 8/22/2011 5:23 AM by Author "adreliable661" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Topflite Gold kit P-47
Thanks for all the insight. From a kit building standpoint i have only built a GP Stik (tail dragger) and a TF Contender. I have a TF AT-6 ARF that I am about to get enough nerve and, hopefully, experience to get in the air. I have jumped into the TF P-47 kit and am enjoying immensely. All your pics and comments have helped to clarify some ot the instructions. I am thinking of putting a Saito 1.25 in it (I have the Saito 1.00 in my Texan and a Saito .91 in my Katdet Sr. tail dragger and thus am getting acquainted with there operation). Would appreciate any comments or suggestions. Thanks again. Love this thread! Grumpy Gorilla
Posted on: 8/17/2011 1:13 PM by Author "adreliable661" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: When does the nevousness stop?
iT LOOKS LIKE WE ARE IN GOOD COMPANY. I SUFFER THE SAME IF I HAVE NOT BEEN FLYING IN A WEEK OR TWO. WHAT HELPS ME MOST IS AS SOON AS I GET UP ON MY FIRST FLIGHT OF THE DAY IS TO DO SOME FIGURE 8'S AND JUST GET COMFORTABLE RIGHT AND LEFT THEN A COUPLE OF LOOPS AND I AM GOOD TO GO! GRUMPY GORILLA
Posted on: 6/15/2011 2:19 PM by Author "adreliable661" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Kadet Senior - Taildragger Conversion -Mains
Here is my completed Kadet tail dragger conversion. I put a Saito 91 in her. She cruises at about 1/8 throttle.
Posted on: 5/16/2011 1:35 PM by Author "adreliable661" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: TF Contender, a beginers view
Very nice! The contender was my 2nd attempt at kit building. I put a .61 Evolution in it and it screams! Also made with the upturned wingtips and flaps, just for fun. I like to be a little different so I avoided the Navy scheme and made mine with a racer scheme using "Miller High Life"
Posted on: 4/7/2011 10:35 PM by Author "adreliable661" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Kadet Senior - Taildragger Conversion -Mains
This has been an awesome thread. I started flying two years ago on a Kadet Sr. ARF. It suffered aome minor damage, but enjoyed fixing it. It's been a nice learning experience. Meanwhile, I built a Great Planes Stik from a kit and made it a taildragger so as to get some experiance with that in order to fly my AT-6 that has been built for the last year but not enough courage to take it out. I also just completed and took the maiden flight on my recently re-release of a TF Contender that I built from a kit to experience low wing. Anyway, I have now stripped down the Kadet to rebuild into a taildragger and have purchased a Saito 91 for her. Following this thread has been very rewarding. Thanks to all
Posted on: 1/4/2011 5:23 PM by Author "adreliable661" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Top Flite AT6 ARF
Thanks so much for the info. A great help! Grumpy Gorilla
Posted on: 7/6/2009 11:40 AM by Author "adreliable661" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Top Flite AT6 ARF
Hey guys, I'm the new kid in town. Just building a TF AT-6 and installing JR DS821 servos. This servo however does not fit into the space for the retracts. Only about 5/8" clearance from the bottom of the servo mounts (the 821's are about 1.25" ). What are you using or am I doing something backwards? Thanks, Grumpy Gorilla[;)]
Posted on: 7/4/2009 10:57 PM by Author "adreliable661" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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