RE: Another TF P-47 Build
well I flew her this week the first flight I had engine problems so it was a short flight. I could tell it was nose heavy. So I fixed the engin problem and moved the CG almost to the main spar and it flyes like its on rails sure is a fun plane to fly. I was out flying it again today and had 2 retract issues all at once one would not come down and the one that did the wheel was turned inward nore then 45* so I had to belly land it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdMDpRYdNVM&feature=youtu.be
Posted on: 9/4/2012 6:45 PM by Author "charlesp" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Another TF P-47 Build
I have mine ready for the maden (maybe this week) then I will finish all the detal
Posted on: 8/27/2012 2:35 PM by Author "charlesp" in the forum "Kit Building"
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warbirds over Wisconsion??
Will there be any warbird events in WI this year? If so I cant find any and would like to get a link or sonthing
Posted on: 7/7/2012 7:45 AM by Author "charlesp" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Warbirds Over Dane June 26 Madison WI
will there be any other Warbirds Over Dane events comeing up?
Posted on: 7/7/2012 6:17 AM by Author "charlesp" in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
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RE: NitroPlanes Ultimate 50cc and DLA56 - Full Build Post
found another spot that had poor glueing job!! its in the inner main root rib on the top wing. I noticed this by pure luck. was talking the plane apart to take it to the field tomarrow and noticed the wing flex a little and the monocote bubbled on one side and streched on the other. I Got blade and cut past the monocote and verry little glue.
Posted on: 6/15/2012 12:59 PM by Author "charlesp" in the forum "User Product Reviews"
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RE: Another TF P-47 Build
almost ready for paint glassing was better then I thought it would be but the sanding took forever lol
Posted on: 6/6/2012 6:02 AM by Author "charlesp" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: NitroPlanes Ultimate 50cc and DLA56 - Full Build Post
not sure how much i put up frunt but it was quite a bit. went out and got some BBs for weight and made a box to hold them. It seamed to be a bit much and i didnt take it up for a while becouse I just wasnt sure, but It flew well so I guess it was what it needed
Posted on: 6/6/2012 5:51 AM by Author "charlesp" in the forum "User Product Reviews"
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RE: NitroPlanes Ultimate 50cc and DLA56 - Full Build Post
mne is 28 pounds W/O fuel but I have a lot of weight up frount
Posted on: 6/5/2012 7:27 PM by Author "charlesp" in the forum "User Product Reviews"
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RE: NitroPlanes Ultimate 50cc and DLA56 - Full Build Post
as i get better with the plane i will move it back, but only for 3D! It is right on for normal flight
Posted on: 6/4/2012 3:24 PM by Author "charlesp" in the forum "User Product Reviews"
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RE: NitroPlanes Ultimate 50cc and DLA56 - Full Build Post
mine is at 6.25'fro LE of top wing at the root rib
Posted on: 6/4/2012 10:34 AM by Author "charlesp" in the forum "User Product Reviews"
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RE: NitroPlanes Ultimate 50cc and DLA56 - Full Build Post
as far as balancing if you read post 47 it should fly well. becouse I am just a little bit foward of that and will be moving it back I would not think you would need 30 degrees on your first flight mine only moved .5" up or down on the first flight and responded well I would start there with your low rates just MHO Good luck
Posted on: 6/4/2012 9:49 AM by Author "charlesp" in the forum "User Product Reviews"
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RE: Another TF P-47 Build
any one have any problems with the alerons binding with the flaos
Posted on: 5/14/2012 7:38 AM by Author "charlesp" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: NitroPlanes Ultimate 50cc and DLA56 - Full Build Post
It sounds like they changed alot of stuff with that plane. I did glue my upper wing together and then made a rack in my truck to transport it I thought it would be the best thing as I will be doing some 3D stuff with it
Posted on: 5/4/2012 11:40 AM by Author "charlesp" in the forum "User Product Reviews"
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RE: NitroPlanes Ultimate 50cc and DLA56 - Full Build Post
looks like the same plane to me but mine came with a manul if you can call it that. It seames that what you have is so much better then what i had. what I got was just a basic manul for a pits bi-plane and the Ultimate. you do hav the same plane tho
Posted on: 5/4/2012 8:10 AM by Author "charlesp" in the forum "User Product Reviews"
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RE: NitroPlanes Ultimate 50cc and DLA56 - Full Build Post
I used 1 chanel for all the anerons and mixed the elevators together witch ment that i needed 3 y leads. One out of rx seperating top and bottom wing, then 1 for each wing. All my y leads were 9" i think I think I used 10" leads in the bottom wings. Anything i cant get to in the fuse i alwise soder it so i dont have to worrie about it comeing apart hope this helps
Posted on: 4/25/2012 7:11 PM by Author "charlesp" in the forum "User Product Reviews"
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RE: NitroPlanes Ultimate 50cc and DLA56 - Full Build Post
yep flew it last Saterday and have a flight report and landing viedo on post 49 of this thread. it flew real good but I didnt do anything except level flying as i was real nervous
Posted on: 4/25/2012 3:20 PM by Author "charlesp" in the forum "User Product Reviews"
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RE: NitroPlanes Ultimate 50cc and DLA56 - Full Build Post
pics of tab with bolt
Posted on: 4/25/2012 11:49 AM by Author "charlesp" in the forum "User Product Reviews"
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RE: NitroPlanes Ultimate 50cc and DLA56 - Full Build Post
not the upper wing tabs but the strut tabs in each wing 8 total The reason i changed them is becouse two of them broke off flush with the top of the bottom wing and i had repaired them but was getting a cracking noise when i lifted the plane from the wingtips (balancing). I knew something was nt good! At first I was just going to look. I pulled off the covering and scored the light ply on the side of the tab... Pulled th ply off without any trouble then grabbed the tab. It pulled out without any glue on it I would not just glue it with CA as this is a gas plane and i just would not trust it. Believe me I hated cutting into it but would rather have a patch on the plane rather then have to fix it after a crash. What I did was remove the ply on one side of the tab inside the wing. I then removed the tab and dry fit the new aluminum tabs. note :: I made the new tabs 1/4 "longer so there was some fitting required. I also made a new inner rib to replace what i had taken off. I then drilled a hole passing through the new rib the tab (witch it taped) and ply on the other side. I then put a bolt passing through everything After i got the two tabs on the one side of the wing to a point that i was happy with the way it fit. I used 30 min epoxy to glue them. I had the strut installed to be sure that everything stayed lined up during the curring After everything was done i lifted up on the wingtips and there was no cracking noise like before hope this helps
Posted on: 4/25/2012 11:46 AM by Author "charlesp" in the forum "User Product Reviews"
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RE: NitroPlanes Ultimate 50cc and DLA56 - Full Build Post
looks like it is 18lbs dry but i have put quite a bit up frunt so it is nose heavy acording to the manual. Im sure it will be lighter when i get the cg back were i want it
Posted on: 4/25/2012 9:22 AM by Author "charlesp" in the forum "User Product Reviews"
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RE: NitroPlanes Ultimate 50cc and DLA56 - Full Build Post
some pics
Posted on: 4/25/2012 8:54 AM by Author "charlesp" in the forum "User Product Reviews"
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RE: NitroPlanes Ultimate 50cc and DLA56 - Full Build Post
I dont know about a online manual any were I bought all new HW for mine, and put carbon fiber tubes over 4-40 rods going from servos. I did use the tali wheel bracket and carbine. maine wheels are ok but tail wheel will not last. also I would recommend changing the tabs for your wing struts!!! I replaced mine with 3/32 aluminum tabs. When I took out the tabs that it came with there was no or verry little glue on them. The tabs pulled out after one side of the ply was removed. I will get the weight for you soon
Posted on: 4/25/2012 8:22 AM by Author "charlesp" in the forum "User Product Reviews"
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RE: Ultimate bi-plane 50cc
Well yesterday was the day got to the flying site at about 12:30 and after talking to a new member in the club, I unloaded the truck and started putting my planes together. 1.20 size edge, 40 size GP ultimate (built last year) and the 50 cc Ultimate I flew the little 40 size first and I was a nervous wreck. After some other member flew their planes it was time. I was stressing pretty good by this point (This is my first big bird) I started flipping the 55cc DLE with the choke on and its not firing, i keep flipping. LOL forgot to turn on the switch for the plug. after some more filliping she came to life. ran it for a bit to make sure it wasn't loaded up at all. She taxied out on to the runway. I made a couple high speed passes without leaving the ground, testing control on the ailerons and roll out length. After a quick check of wind sock about 5or 6 mph. no more putting it off it was time to go. I eased the left stick forward, little rudder correction to the left. I eased the stick up about 3/4 up and she rotates!!! climbing about 20-30* with plenty of power. (DLE 55 is more then enough power). climbed up to about 200' , banked left and leveled off. I let go of the sticks. Straight and true she flew. I couldn't believe it, no trim!! wow made some laps, nothing too crazy. Made some speed changes to see were it would stall and it was time to bring it in. I slowed down on my down leg and started my descending turn onto finale. Had to give it a little extra throttle as i was not sure of the air speed and knew i wasn't going to be long. As she passed the threshold she was coming in and dropping slowly. A little of aileron correction and she settles in for a 3 point landing, and rolls out. what a nice flying plane All the hard work relly payed off https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FniwRAWQ_YY&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Posted on: 4/22/2012 6:53 AM by Author "charlesp" in the forum "NitroModels Support"
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RE: NitroPlanes Ultimate 50cc and DLA56 - Full Build Post
Well yesterday was the day got to the flying site at about 12:30 and after talking to a new member in the club, I unloaded the truck and started putting my planes together. 1.20 size edge, 40 size GP ultimate (built last year) and the 50 cc Ultimate I flew the little 40 size first and I was a nervous wreck. After some other member flew their planes it was time. I was stressing pretty good by this point (This is my first big bird) I started flipping the 55cc DLE with the choke on and its not firing, i keep flipping. LOL forgot to turn on the switch for the plug. after some more filliping she came to life. ran it for a bit to make sure it wasn't loaded up at all. She taxied out on to the runway. I made a couple high speed passes without leaving the ground, testing control on the ailerons and roll out length. After a quick check of wind sock about 5or 6 mph. no more putting it off it was time to go. I eased the left stick forward, little rudder correction to the left. I eased the stick up about 3/4 up and she rotates!!! climbing about 20-30* with plenty of power. (DLE 55 is more then enough power). climbed up to about 200' , banked left and leveled off. I let go of the sticks. Straight and true she flew. I couldn't believe it, no trim!! wow made some laps, nothing too crazy. Made some speed changes to see were it would stall and it was time to bring it in. I slowed down on my down leg and started my descending turn onto finale. Had to give it a little extra throttle as i was not sure of the air speed and knew i wasn't going to be long. As she passed the threshold she was coming in and dropping slowly. A little of aileron correction and she settles in for a 3 point landing, and rolls out. what a nice flying plane All the hard work relly payed off this is a clip of the ultimate landing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FniwRAWQ_YY&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Posted on: 4/22/2012 6:33 AM by Author "charlesp" in the forum "User Product Reviews"
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RE: Another TF P-47 Build
just wanted to gt bigger pics up. wont be doing much more on the 47 for a while as i have hurt my finger and can not work with the hand
Posted on: 4/17/2012 6:15 AM by Author "charlesp" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Ultimate bi-plane 50cc
any one that has this plane I have one that i just replaced the tabs that hold the struts inbewteen the wings becouse 2 broke. When i went to remove the old tabs to my suprise there was no glue on them!!!!! I I would have gone up with the plane it may not have made it the whole flight!! I would check it out if u can
Posted on: 4/15/2012 7:42 AM by Author "charlesp" in the forum "NitroModels Support"
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RE: Another TF P-47 Build
got alot done on mine have it all built now on to the finnishing sanding and more sanding filling and more sanding
Posted on: 4/3/2012 10:03 AM by Author "charlesp" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Anyone building TF p47 60 size?
I have not ben able to work on plane at all this past cupple weeks as i have ben pulling the cngin on the wife's car hope to be back on ot soon
Posted on: 3/7/2012 2:38 AM by Author "charlesp" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Anyone building TF p47 60 size?
tx Bigtim for the link just got done reading his build and ill have to try some of that when i get to that point. thinking about pannel lines also but not sure
Posted on: 2/21/2012 7:36 AM by Author "charlesp" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Anyone building TF p47 60 size?
oops mised a pic srry
Posted on: 2/19/2012 7:35 PM by Author "charlesp" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Anyone building TF p47 60 size?
I will be glassing it. I have never done glassing befor but want to try it, any insight you might have would be great. hint hint I have not decited on what i am going to paint it to look like I think the engine fits well in he cowl looks like all i will have to cut out for is the muffler. for the muffler i am looking to put somekind of pits stile wrap around , but havent found one yet. the mount is just on therer for the pic I will be putting a better on on before the first start
Posted on: 2/19/2012 7:33 PM by Author "charlesp" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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