RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
Hmmm....TF GS FW190 ARF Discusion Thread now a Full Size Engine Discussion Thread and before that was starting stand options....just saying[:)]
Posted on: 5/25/2013 8:03 AM by Author "dasintex" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Servo reverser w/ Hi-tech servo's
If they are Digital Servos, get a Hitec Servo Programer and reverse servos, easily done, no need for any other gadget on your ship. Tower Hobbies sells them.
Posted on: 5/22/2013 9:48 AM by Author "dasintex" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
[quote]ORIGINAL: Ramstein44 I got rid of mine as they don't have a lot of weight to them and wanted a heavier spinner so I don't have so much lead in the nose. And this plane to me just wasn't worth it since it comes with a decent spinner for the money. [/quote] Ram; To understand you correctly, you did not use the SIST Spinner/Fan unit; you used the Top Flite Spinner, did you incorporate any Fan Back Plate for cooling purposes? If this was already stated, I apologize for not reading the thread more carefully, and if I recall, you had a few Fan units to try out, which one worked the best with the Top Flite Spinner DLE/DA Engines. Thanks,
Posted on: 5/21/2013 6:34 AM by Author "dasintex" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Top Flite's Product Suggestion
Has anyone used Top Flite's 'Product Suggestion' on their web-Site and got an answer? I have used it several times, never got a reply, suggesting to put out a Giant Scale Japanese Mitsubishi A6M 'ZERO' ARF, to go along with their other Great Giant Warbird ARFs; already have the P-51, P-47 & P-40, not interested in the Spitfire, I'm tempted to get the TF Giant FW190, but I am holding out and hopeful that they will release a ZERO, which is what I really want, and when they do I will pull the trigger big time to get the ZERO, it would be nice to hear back from Top Flite if a ZERO is in the works, and if it's not in the plans then I will get the FW190, I just can't get both the FW190 and a ZERO, running out of room!
Posted on: 5/16/2013 8:19 PM by Author "dasintex" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Why do people keep calling it TURBIN as in trashbin instead of BINE?
[quote]ORIGINAL: DiscoWings [b]Turbin[/b]: [image]http://www.women-cloth.net/pic/12/maharaji-sultan-sheik-turban-headdress-bollywood-hat-costume-accessory-gold-bead.jpg[/image] [b]Turbine[/b]: [image]http://www.kingtechturbines.com/store/images/K180G_front.jpg[/image] Isn't it supposed to be called TURBINE as in the BINE part? Are the called BIN in Germany or Europe? [/quote] Can't believe someone actually posted this crap, who cares!
Posted on: 5/16/2013 5:46 AM by Author "dasintex" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: 50CC REVOLVER!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: gade600sdi Looks kind of boring, typical great planes/hobbico stuff lots white Monokote. I think the Reactor 50cc they already have is much nicer and better performer, this one is a yawner to me. They should use Ultracoate like everyone else and get some better colors on the planes, take a look at Hangar 9 planes for example, or 3D hobby shop planes. [/quote] This is why I hate posting on RCU, always someone ready to rain on your Parade, the Thread Author wasn't looking for opinions or criticism, just looking for more information on a plane that he is interested in getting, what you may find boring he finds interesting or great...I know, freedom or speach..yada yada...you are entitled to your opinion and so am I.
Posted on: 9/18/2012 9:51 AM by Author "dasintex" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Club 40 to EF1
Don't those World Famous Pylon Racers 'Jason Oliver' and 'Jason Duda' race in both!
Posted on: 9/18/2012 8:45 AM by Author "dasintex" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: TT Pro 40
ENGINE IS SOLD!
Posted on: 9/14/2012 3:11 AM by Author "dasintex" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Air Valve suggestion?
I use the ones from Clippard International http://www.clippard.com/
Posted on: 9/13/2012 4:59 PM by Author "dasintex" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11227723

TT Pro 40
Parting out my AMA 424 Viper; up for grabs is a low hour TT Pro 40; Club 40 Legal, Stock Carb/Muffler, head shims changed out; used it in 2 Club 40 Races; never run in any AMA 424 because there was no 424 Races in Texas; Texas Guys Know me, Clean, Strong running engine, no issues, first $50 gets it, will be at the Club 40 Nats in Waco or pay for shipping, let me know otherwise Engine will be listed in RCU or Ebay; I will post pictures later.
Posted on: 9/12/2012 9:19 PM by Author "dasintex" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Work Bench Finish
Appreciate the replys, I am talking about the Top Surface, and yes the Birch Ply is great stuff, a lttle expensive but works great; so what I'm looking for is a Finish that will stand up to the occasional spill of fuel, solvents, thinners, etc; I thought of placing another layer of some hardboard, or formica, but would like to find a finish that I can apply to the wood and be done with it. Thanks.
Posted on: 9/4/2012 10:28 AM by Author "dasintex" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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Work Bench Finish
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?
Posted on: 9/4/2012 9:58 AM by Author "dasintex" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Club 40 Nats TRASH TALK!!
Maybe their busy spanking on Brokeback!
Posted on: 9/1/2012 6:40 AM by Author "dasintex" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: P-40 Brotherhood (All P-40's Welcome)
Hi I'm Dasintex, Spitfire Brotherhood #29; Close to Maiden Flight of my Top Flite GS P-40, just need to balance and she is ready; done in RAF Inginia, DLE55 with a Zoar 22X10 Warbird Prop, Blu Box RAF North Africa Pilot, Futaba 2.4; Robarts Gear; Pictures to be posted soon. Dasintex.
Posted on: 8/30/2012 8:52 PM by Author "dasintex" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Greater Southwest 2012 Waco Texas
[quote]ORIGINAL: bcovish I have a new wing for the original Habu that needs a new home. It is new, never used and has no servos. Anyone going to the Southwest that needs one can have it for the price of a burger at the event. If you are a little tight on money, I'll buy you a burger and throw in the wing.[8D] [/quote] Can I just get the Burger!
Posted on: 8/29/2012 7:15 AM by Author "dasintex" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
[quote]ORIGINAL: n8622t I'm hoping that the supplied spinner is scale enough...your spinners both look great...I still want a three blade though [/quote] Top Flite is listing a optional 3 Bladed Spinner, not available yet but looks like they will be later.
Posted on: 8/29/2012 3:45 AM by Author "dasintex" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Club 40 Nats TRASH TALK!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: pylonboy26 Where's Doug when you need him? [/quote] Right here, waiting for the right moment to launch my barrage, I will be on the sidelines for the C-40 NATS hopfully helping out, but I will be available for some spanking, looking forward to Waco, and the trash talk, wouldn't miss it for anything! maybe I can borrow a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Uniform to chear on Team TEX(kick)ASS!
Posted on: 8/28/2012 4:03 PM by Author "dasintex" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: 2012 RCPRO Club 40 National Championship Race
[quote]ORIGINAL: gefisher [quote]ORIGINAL: JohnMcGowan Sounds good Skully!! For those in the know about the City of Waco, can you tell me where is a good place to stay and places to avoid ? Im guessing Skully would have me check in at a room at the Branch Dividian Hotel and Bible College !![X(] [/quote] [font=''Times New Roman''][/font]John, you know what WACO stands for right?….. (We Ant Coming Out).... [X(] [/quote] It could stand for 'We ain't Coming Out' but I prefer 'What A Cook Out'!
Posted on: 8/26/2012 7:39 PM by Author "dasintex" in the forum "Club 40"
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RE: Another Top Flite Giant P51-D rolls onto the production line
[quote]ORIGINAL: Leroy Gardner 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] [/quote] Leroy; Great looking P-51, what Silver paint/color did you use? Thanks.
Posted on: 8/26/2012 7:19 AM by Author "dasintex" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Prop Mounting Bolts
New to Gassers; I have a DLE55, when mounting the prop which is wood, how tight do you tighten the 4 Prop Mounting Bolts, I will of course be using the Prop Washer provided. Thanks
Posted on: 8/24/2012 4:10 AM by Author "dasintex" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
[quote]ORIGINAL: n8622t Anyone know why the retractable tailwheel option is the Robart 160 mechanical?? Jimmy [/quote] Could be a Tail Weight issue
Posted on: 8/22/2012 3:26 AM by Author "dasintex" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Greater Southwest 2012 Waco Texas
[quote]ORIGINAL: DavidR [quote]ORIGINAL: bcovish I'll be out of touch for the next day or so [/quote] Really???? You out of touch?? Is this something new??? [/quote] Bob will always stay in touch with his inner feelings!
Posted on: 8/21/2012 9:05 AM by Author "dasintex" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
[quote]ORIGINAL: Ramstein44 I don't think it'll matter being a radial setup with that large cowl. either way, the mufflers for both should be hidden inside the cowl. Unlike the Dora. I'm real curious about the Zenoah G62 with a cup mount and spring starter. Just because of the extra weight the Antons need. [/quote] Your probably right, I have the TF GS P-40 and it was modeled for the DLE55, I have this plane and engine and this combo is perfect; Considering both Top Flite and DLE are distributed by Great Planes, I'm thinking the FW190 would be modeled for the DLE, not sure which one, its possible its modeled for either, that is if the Engine mounting Bolt pattern is the same for either DLE Engine.
Posted on: 8/20/2012 3:23 PM by Author "dasintex" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
[quote]ORIGINAL: wulf190 I can help some Charles. I combed over it as much as I could. It has a DLE 55 for power, and flight is VERY impressive. I've never bought an ARF, but this one is a winner. Construction looks good as does scale outline. The Robart gear have the cylinder placed behind the axle pivot, so this might make dropping in Sierras more complicated...but the Robart gear looked good. It flew a little ''lighter'' than the Holman, but did everything that the Holman version does well, just as good....awesome cornering, good ground handling, stable landing approach, etc.. I think he said the weight was around 23lbs, so with the DLE it's a lively performer. An ARC might be forthcoming if enough people email TF for it...so if you want one in ARC, ask and maybe down the road it will happen. The finish on the ARF is ok if you're alright with covering and stuff, but personally I would strip it. If it were glassed and detailed after purchase it could look fantastic. The cowl is panel lined, but not the plane. You will be extremely pleased with it. I would have no regrets buying one. [/quote] Thanks for the report. I'm guessing it had the older/current DLE55, not the new DLE55RA with rear exhaust, due for release in September! I wonder which one would fit it better, seems like the new style would?
Posted on: 8/20/2012 2:59 PM by Author "dasintex" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Are we Geeks?
I don't think we are all Geeks, I do find there are always the notable 'Club Expert Guys', every club has them, some have several, I know my club has several; these are the guys that know everything, first to let you know they know everything; interfere and interject into other peoples conversations; following you around elaborating on useless extraneous information; when you ask a simple question, they answer the question down to the molecular level; when you talk about something you are using or doing, they of course use something better or have done that better; they show up at the field in their vehicle that can double as a mobile Hobby Shop; sound familiar, then you probably have a Club Expert Guy in your club!
Posted on: 8/10/2012 5:48 AM by Author "dasintex" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
I wonder which DLE55 the TF Rep is referring to, he may be referring to the older style DLE55; the new Rear Exhaust Style DLE55 has the plug angled towards the rear as well, and the new style DLE55 including Spark Plug Cap/Boot, may fit completely inside the cowl.
Posted on: 8/8/2012 3:53 PM by Author "dasintex" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Top Flite Giant FW-190?
I wonder which DLE55 the TF Rep is referring to, he may be referring to the older style DLE55; the new Rear Exhaust Style DLE55 has the plug angled towards the rear as well, and the new style DLE55 including Spark Plug Cap/Boot, may fit completely inside the cowl.
Posted on: 8/8/2012 3:52 PM by Author "dasintex" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
[quote]ORIGINAL: ROGER RUSSELL Has anyone noticed or looked at the gas tank mounting, lets call it F-2. I have looked in there and the plywood F-2 looks like it is rubbing a groove into the gas tank. Can not see the top of the tank and do not know if doing on top also. Not sure if this would continue to wear and cause a leak? Thanks [/quote] That's not good, it's been a practice of mine as a lot of ARF's are like this, that I split some tubing and place on the edge of the formers that hold the tanks to prevent the former from rubbing on the tanks, I always felt that the formers could rub a hole through the tanks because of the vibrations.
Posted on: 8/6/2012 9:07 AM by Author "dasintex" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
I wonder what Engine this Plane is modeled for; example: the Giant Top Flite P-40 was modeled to use the DLE55 with a JTec Wrap around Pitts Muffler, I have this plane and use the DLE and Jtec and it was a perfect fit. I can see them modeling the Plane for the DLE 55 as well, the question would be which DLE55, the newer DLE55 has rear mounted Carb and Exhaust, which is listed as being available soon, I would have to think the newer DLE would work great.
Posted on: 8/3/2012 9:56 AM by Author "dasintex" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Top Flite Giant FW-190?
Tower Hobbies states 'More Technical Information to be added when available'; may have to wait till then to find out about a 3 piece wing, or when the manual is available, which should be forthcoming I would think.
Posted on: 8/2/2012 8:33 AM by Author "dasintex" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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