RE: Robart Landing gears Vs other ones for Ziroli P38
Hi there from New Zealand I purchased a ZP38 3\4 completed. This model is fitted with Robart retracts {as specified on the plans} and I have found that with the specified 5" aloy wheels & pneumatic tyres, the gear doors {just}foul on the retracted wheels and that when retracted the wheel also fouls on the adjacent boom former - requiring some re-sculpting. The wheels also seem to be too far to one side despite mounting the UC as far to the other side as possible. I also note that the drawings show that the UC is mounted onto the top of the gear plate, thus the only thing keeping the UC on, is the wood in the screw threads - perhaps this is to make the system somewhat repairable? I further noted that the {wooden} booms seem to have an inherant weakness. The aft end of the wing cutout is in the same general area as the aft end of the gear door cutout. So looking from the side, there are not one but two notch break failure pionts in that area of each boom. I will use a couple of layers of 2oz glass cloth & epoxy on the booms extending to the aft edges of the boom radiators - hopefully I can hide the blend line in this way. I urge you to checkout the brilliant P38 build log by GPETE here on RCU. His work here is my inspiration. Regards Dave Read Christchurch New Zealand
Posted on: 9/14/2012 10:35 PM by Author "flyingpiggy" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: hobbyking issues warbird charger power supply
Yes I was dismayed to see that robust discussion regarding this particular vendor has been suppressed; & yet more upset to read the pittiful excuse for this sensorship. I bulid & fly r/c warbird models. Due to my location I buy from international vendors like HK. I am very interested to hear the circumstances surrounding HK's poor customer service when things go pear shaped {esp when this happens in a neighbouring country with a local HK depot} I put it to the forum moderater that this sort of information is as vital to warbird modellers as it is to any other flier. Spreading the word will :- 1} allow the buyer to beware 2} put pressure on this particular vender. Just my 2cents worth Dave Read Christchurch New Zealand
Posted on: 8/21/2012 12:24 AM by Author "flyingpiggy" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Morepower adjustable 3blade scale props
HI there, sorry about that Try this link http://morpower.net16.net/index.php?route=product/product&path=59&product_id=45 Regards Dave
Posted on: 8/5/2012 4:07 PM by Author "flyingpiggy" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Morepower adjustable 3blade scale props
Today I was shown a one of these beautiful props. It featured a two piece scale hamilton standard hub {9 capscrews holding it togeather] with 3 individual carbon blades. The prop is 20"dia X 12" pitch adjustable + or - 2 deg. The blades had an aluminium insert in the cuff end with what looked like an M6 {1/4"}thread within. This insert was about 1.5mm {1/16"} larger than the carbon blade cuff & it seemed that this was all that was stopping the blade from flying out of the hub. Further inspection revealed that the blade cuffs were about 0.8mm {1/32"} larger in diameter than the bores in the hub halves thus the hubs also clamped the blades. This prop is aimed at the 50 - 55cc range Check out their website [b]XXXXXXXXXX link edited out as it has nothing about models in it at all ???.[/b] Has anyone tried them yet? P.S. I can't figure out what the thread in the end of the blade is for!!!??? Dave Read Christchurch New Zealand
Posted on: 8/5/2012 6:04 AM by Author "flyingpiggy" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Spitfire Brotherhood (All Spitfires Welcome)
Hi there Spitfire fans Does anyone have a good set of drawings for Spit with either/or griffon engine cowl & low back bubble canopy. I would love to model the MK XVI that stands as the gate guardian at Christchurch Int'l Airport, or perhaps one of the MK XIIsl soon to be unearthed in Mayanmar. I have access to a mould & wing drawings to produce a 1/6th scale MKIX. So If I can find some good construction {or sectional view}drawings of the latter cowl & turtledeck I can then model almost all of our favourite warbird variants. Regards Dave Read Spit brother #14
Posted on: 8/3/2012 8:41 PM by Author "flyingpiggy" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: British warbird markings
Hi there Maybe try Mick Reeves Models in the UK Regards Dave
Posted on: 7/26/2012 12:43 AM by Author "flyingpiggy" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: which P38 to get??
The VQ models P38 is a great model - the least toy-like of the common ARFs I run a pair of OS .70 four strokes in mine Regards Dave Read
Posted on: 5/13/2012 8:52 PM by Author "flyingpiggy" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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Ziroli P38 help
Hi everyone Can anyone please help out with my ZP38 project - I am missing the drawing sheet that shows the boom formers. If someone has this information in digital format I would appreciate a copy. I purchased my nearly completed airframe at an estate sale complete with all the drawings except the boom formers. My work collegue wants to use the Ziroli drawings to create a SolidWorks 3D rendered virtual model of this aircraft - cool!!! Regards Dave Read New Zealand
Posted on: 3/29/2012 3:35 AM by Author "flyingpiggy" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: KMP Stuka-build details
I have the ASP 180 4 stroke in mine and it flies well. Yes I agree that the canopy is too brittle. I will add some bracing inside the canopy frame area as the canopy is prone to damage if you flip it over upon landing. Regards Dave Read
Posted on: 2/2/2012 6:04 PM by Author "flyingpiggy" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Spitfire Brotherhood (All Spitfires Welcome)
Hi spitfire brothers. Does anyone out there have a detailed set of spitfire drawings showing fuselage former detail for the bubble canopy spit. I want to know what mods to make to my early shape fuz to be able to model a late build MK XVI - or better still mod a Yellow aircraft fuz to create a MK XVIII. Anyone out there have a spitfire bubble canopy to suit either 1/6th scale {73" span} or to suit any other larger Spit kit or plan Also, why is it so hard for kit manufactruers to get the botom of the wing center section right - the cheating dogs just make the thing flat. Dave Read Spitfire brother #14 Still working on my Ziroli P38
Posted on: 1/3/2012 3:19 PM by Author "flyingpiggy" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Spitfire Brotherhood (All Spitfires Welcome)
Hi. PM sent I have a 73" Mk XVI From a set of moulds that I traded some time ago. The Fuz looks similar to the Mick Reeves mouldings. The wings & tail are built up from plans, the retracts are home made and the spinner + decals came from Mick Reeves Models. Power comes {un-reliably}from a YS 140L. When the engine runs well the power is just right I have also found that at 14lb the spit is also a resonable glider!!! I plan to replace the YS with a Saito gasser. On the wish list there is either a Ziroli Spit or an ESM 50cc Spit. I would like to see large models of the later Griffon engine Spitfires available in kit or ARTC form as these longer nose mks would make better models {wider LG spacing, heaps more fin/rudder & less ballast} How about a nice scale bubble canopy, Griffon spinner and a set of conversion drawings from the Ziroli team {hint hint}
Posted on: 12/29/2011 5:43 PM by Author "flyingpiggy" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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STUKA
Can someone please tell me whether the KMP 80" JU87-G Stuka is tha same as the ESM model?? I ask because I ordered a replacement canopy for my KMP model and recieved a part for the ESM model. Given that the two models are the same wingspan and therefor the same scale I was supprised to find that the ESM canopy was significantly smaller that the KMP original part. Regards Dave Read Christchurch {the city that rocks} New Zealand
Posted on: 9/14/2011 7:40 PM by Author "flyingpiggy" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: New ARTF Mosquito - Is there a Market?
There was a huge debate in a UK forum betreen modellers & a noted ARF Manufacturer on this subject. It started with a could we? Then went to a should we? It proceeded to an "if we did then which variant should we do? {longer nacelles = less ballast = lower wing loading = better flying = happier customers}. There was even talk of offering alternate parts to model as many variants as posible and offering an unpainted product. Sadly, the maunfacturer pulled the pin on the Mozzi, stating that in his opinion there would be insufficient sales in the USA. He told us to be patient as he was about to release something that would "knock our socks off". Soon thereafter the ESM Lancaster & B17 Fortress wrer unveiled. {I wonder what the Lancaster sales are like in the USA??} Well the Lanc' & B17 are on the shelves at your LHS so now it's about time we had a Mosquito!! I'll buy one - tell me when, where and how much$$. I'll take one regardless of variant, paint or national markings!! Just make it a nice flying plane with a RELIABLE retract system & keep it as scale as possible Regards Dave Read NZ
Posted on: 5/26/2011 4:25 PM by Author "flyingpiggy" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: Sig 1/3 scale Spacewalker
Hi Guys Do you think that an OS Pegasus 4 cyl 240 {older smaller one} will have enough grunt to fly the 1/3 Skywalker? I have this combo sitting in my shed waiting to be built. What size {torque} servos do you recomend ? Dave Read Christchurch New Zealand
Posted on: 5/1/2011 9:36 PM by Author "flyingpiggy" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Fletcher STOL
Hi there every now and again a glass fuz & Wing Plan set for the Fletcher comes up for sale on trademe.co.nz These kits were manufactured here in New Zealand quite some time ago. A friend had one an it flew nicely on an OS 70 surpass 4st - not overpowered Perhaps you could contact nzmaa.org.nz and get more info on the original kit manufacturer. I hope this helps Regards Dave Read
Posted on: 9/12/2010 7:20 AM by Author "flyingpiggy" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Hi Guys Can you tell me of the truely classic cock up that the OSS made when they took delivery of the plans to the Rolls Royce Merlin engine?
Posted on: 7/28/2010 10:52 PM by Author "flyingpiggy" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: ASM Lancaster?
Hi Thomas Is there an ETA for the mosquito? How big will it be? What size engines? I was following a forum in the UK where there were hints of a Mozzi buit it seemed that nothing was going to come of it. If there is going to be a quality ARF mozzi,I need to start stashing money away!!! Regards Dave Read P.S How about a 100" ARF PBY-5A Catalina - way cool !!!
Posted on: 7/25/2010 5:51 AM by Author "flyingpiggy" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: Ohlsson Widgeon
Hi RV6guy Yes I'm interested in a set of mouldings. can you please give me an indication of price - to supply & post {USPS} to Christchurch, New Zealand, post code 8025. Regards Dave Read
Posted on: 7/21/2010 10:42 PM by Author "flyingpiggy" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: Ohlsson Widgeon
Hi there where did you get your cowels & nacelles? {and when did you get them} I have just purchased this plan and I'm keen to get started - just gotta finish my Duallest first. . . Regards Dave Read Christchurch New Zealand
Posted on: 7/19/2010 11:56 PM by Author "flyingpiggy" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: What airplane would you like to see kitted at .40 or .60 size?
How about the "Super Duallist" 2/60 Or a DH Mosquito bomber along the lines of the BT 81" but done as a full on kitset. Just my 2 cents worth Regards Dave Read
Posted on: 6/1/2010 1:19 AM by Author "flyingpiggy" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Building a DUELIST MK 2 From Plans!
Hi Guys Can Someone please help me out? I've finally started to build my Duellist kit, only to find that I'm missing fuselage formers #6, #7 & #9. Can some kind soul out there please scan the plans or trace the parts and send me the info? It's a pity that the kit plans don't include all the formers & ribs please email me at flyingpiggy@snap.net.nz P.S I see that Horizon Hobby is going to stock 60 - 120 size electric retracts as of next month. The price will be about $180 US. They run off the RX battery - I would be happier using a dedicated battery. Could be just the thing for our duallists - no more leaky air lines Regards Dave Read
Posted on: 6/1/2010 1:14 AM by Author "flyingpiggy" in the forum "Kit Building"
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Help with duallest
Hi Guys This morning I finally started work on my Duallest kit. I found that I am missing the die cut ply sheet that contains fuse formers #6 #7 & #9. Has anyone made a tracing of these parts? or can someone email me a scan from the plans. The kit plans don't show the fuz formers - but the plans service copies do have this detail. Thanks in advance Dave Read
Posted on: 5/28/2010 9:26 PM by Author "flyingpiggy" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: KMP Stuka-build details
Hi all Did any one take a mould of their JU87D canopy? I flipped my model on landing and damaged my canopy. Having tried all the obvious places to locate a new part {to no avail}, I'm now getting desperate. Does anyone know of a spare canopy that I can buy? Regards Dave Read
Posted on: 2/9/2010 10:19 PM by Author "flyingpiggy" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Help!...Richard Rawle Mosquito bits
Hi there How are you going with the mozzie. I too have just aquired the Practical Scale {R.Rawle}1/5 mozzie plans & mouldings Regards Dave Read New Zealand
Posted on: 9/9/2009 7:51 PM by Author "flyingpiggy" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: 6,5in balloon wheels?
Hi there Try looking at Kavan product listings Regards Dave
Posted on: 9/9/2009 7:36 PM by Author "flyingpiggy" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: KMP Stuka-build details
Hi Stuka guys What spinner are you using on this model? Regards Dave Read
Posted on: 8/23/2009 10:22 PM by Author "flyingpiggy" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Pusher prop for RCV90sp
Hi all, I have a KMP Cessna 337 and I want to use a RCV SP 60 or 90 engine in the rear of the fuz. Is there a pusher prop that I can use? Regards Dave Read New Zealand
Posted on: 8/23/2009 9:35 PM by Author "flyingpiggy" in the forum "RCV Engines Support"
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RE: glue
Hi all look for a product called Maverik bond. It comes in a kit with fillers and primers - applying the primer allows bonds with "oily" plastics Regards Dave Read New Zealand
Posted on: 3/4/2009 10:13 PM by Author "flyingpiggy" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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RE: VQ P38 engine choice?
Hi Guys I have a pair of OS surpass 70 four bangers in mine. It flies in a scale like manner but if I were to do it again I would go for RCV 90 CD engines. They are quite small and the extra power may come in handy. I am playing with prop sizes at present to try and optimize the available power. I was using 13.5 x 8 Bolly props - this weekend I will try APC 12 x 8 Regards Dave Read New Zealand
Posted on: 1/27/2009 2:52 PM by Author "flyingpiggy" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: Looking For Grumman Goose Plans
Try looking here http://web2.airmail.net/jperkins/index.html Regards Dave Read New Zealand
Posted on: 1/13/2009 9:24 PM by Author "flyingpiggy" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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