RE: WW II weekend this weekend Reading, Pa
few more...nice shot of the B17 firestone!
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RE: WW II weekend this weekend Reading, Pa
another shot of the B29...
Posted on: 6/5/2012 6:35 PM by Author "funkymeter2003" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: WW II weekend this weekend Reading, Pa
I stopped by for a few hours on Friday and just hung out on the other side of the fence. I had a nice view of the runway and taxi way. I got to see the B29, B17, B25, P51, Helldiver and what I think was a dauntless fly along with a DC3 I believe and a few PT19s. It started to rain so I left as I was on my way to Jersey from VA
Posted on: 6/5/2012 6:32 PM by Author "funkymeter2003" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: WW II weekend this weekend Reading, Pa
Thanks for the compliments on the pics Raptureboy...yeah, it was pretty amazing to hear them fire up the focke wulf. It was the first time i have ever seen one, I think i literally stood in front of it for over an hour just looking at it. Absolutely beautiful.
Posted on: 6/4/2012 9:53 AM by Author "funkymeter2003" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: WW II weekend this weekend Reading, Pa
a few more...
Posted on: 5/30/2012 7:46 PM by Author "funkymeter2003" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: WW II weekend this weekend Reading, Pa
I just went to a similar event in VA beach..it was incredible. Great aircraft, great re-enactors. Go to talk to a bunch of vets, one who flew both the corsair and hellcat and was happy to discuss the merits of both. Got some cool pictures also...
Posted on: 5/30/2012 7:45 PM by Author "funkymeter2003" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Top Flite P-47D Thunderbolt ARF .60-.91: Building & Mods
Yes, very helpful...now I am not sure how to make that happen! I used the formers and canopy from the kit version but it does not mate up like it appears that would. I will figure something and thanks for the pics. By the way, I recommend the conversion if you like the razorback, definitely pretty cool.
Posted on: 5/14/2012 9:57 AM by Author "funkymeter2003" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Top Flite P-47D Thunderbolt ARF .60-.91: Building & Mods
Guys, I converted this ARF over to a razorback but have a question as to how to finalize the canopy. Is there a solid piece attached to the fuselage at the rearmost section of the canopy were it slants or is it right behind the cockpit? Right now i have an open space aft of the pilot and know that can't be right. THanks all
Posted on: 5/13/2012 8:42 PM by Author "funkymeter2003" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Top Flite P-47D Thunderbolt ARF .60-.91: Building & Mods
Interesting, I had the same problem. Can't say mine was cracked when I got it though. I crashed my first p 47, bought another and as I was gutting it saw the cracks in the plastic.
Posted on: 4/7/2012 8:13 AM by Author "funkymeter2003" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Spitfire Brotherhood (All Spitfires Welcome)
[quote]ORIGINAL: saramos [quote]ORIGINAL: funkymeter2003 Hey guys, just picked up a partially completed Top Flite kit and can not decide what color to paint her when I am done. What is the origin of the green/brown camo vs. the gray/green camo. Is one from an earlier time period? I would also like to join the brotherhood by the way...what a beautiful airplane! [/quote] Here's what a quick
Posted on: 1/12/2012 1:42 PM by Author "funkymeter2003" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Spitfire Brotherhood (All Spitfires Welcome)
Hey guys, just picked up a partially completed Top Flite kit and can not decide what color to paint her when I am done. What is the origin of the green/brown camo vs. the gray/green camo. Is one from an earlier time period? I would also like to join the brotherhood by the way...what a beautiful airplane!
Posted on: 1/4/2012 9:22 AM by Author "funkymeter2003" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Lado retracts, do the really exist?
I was one of the folks that Doug took the money and ran from. New ownership has been very helpful in a timely fashion since they took over, I would stand by their service!
Posted on: 12/1/2011 6:54 PM by Author "funkymeter2003" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: SisT FW-190 A8 Schwarze 8
Hey Thomas, here are a few shots of your focke wulf I took the other day. I will get the disc over to you one of these days!
Posted on: 11/19/2011 4:51 AM by Author "funkymeter2003" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Top Flite P-47D Thunderbolt ARF .60-.91: Building & Mods
I put in Lado retracts and cut out the circular portion of the wheelwell, routed them under there and then replaced the wheel well bottom. I also opened up the former under the wheel well so I could get the wire through there as depth with the tire width was an issue. That worked fine. If I can get some pics later I will.
Posted on: 8/13/2011 4:41 AM by Author "funkymeter2003" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Red outline stars and bars decal?
Corsair Jock, Definitely interested, can you send me a PM as to how much you would like for the set if it is available? Thanks for the offer. It may take a few days for me to get back at you as a family emergency has just come up but i will do my best to get back to you quickly. Beautiful corsair by the way!
Posted on: 7/26/2011 3:57 AM by Author "funkymeter2003" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Red outline stars and bars decal?
Hey guys, I am looking for the stars and bars in a 60 size (for Top Flite P47) with the red outline (summer 1943?). The same insignia is on the Hangar 9 Hellcat. I can not find them anywhere, the hellcat decals are already applied to the plane so as far as I can tell I cannot buy a decal sheet. I have looked around unsuccessfully, any ideas? Thanks, Jim
Posted on: 7/25/2011 9:56 AM by Author "funkymeter2003" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Kyosho BF-109
Frets, That plane ROCKS! Nice job
Posted on: 7/24/2011 5:16 AM by Author "funkymeter2003" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Kyosho BF-109
I had the second variant and the latest one they have put out. THe cowl is a bit longer on the latest model but I think the length of the body aft of the cockpit is the same as I was able to use the same pushrods. The spinner required for the new one is also a bit smaller, 2" I believe but it does come with a nice spinner
Posted on: 6/18/2011 6:42 AM by Author "funkymeter2003" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Top Flite P-47D Thunderbolt ARF .60-.91: Building & Mods
Tbolt, Thanks so much, it is now off to the hobby store! I will PM you my e-mail as i would love to see the pics you have. Thanks again, jim
Posted on: 5/28/2011 6:38 AM by Author "funkymeter2003" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Top Flite P-47D Thunderbolt ARF .60-.91: Building & Mods
[quote]ORIGINAL: P47Tbolt here is a link to how and what I used if you need part numbers for the wood parts let me know. The canopy is from the Top Flite Gold Edition P-47 wood kit.perfect it. I think the ARF is based from the kit version and built as a bubbletop because there is more the razorback spine involves a little more work. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_10458390/anchors_10458390/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#10458390 [/quote] If you had the part numbers that would be great, I definitely want to try the conversion. My plane should be here in a few days and fortunately (or unfortunately) I have most of the fuselage from my old one to practice on first. Do they have balsa sheeting that fits that concave surface or do you bend it yourself? Thanks for your help!
Posted on: 5/25/2011 6:47 PM by Author "funkymeter2003" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Top Flite P-47D Thunderbolt ARF .60-.91: Building & Mods
So you ordered the formers and canopy from Top Flite from the kit? Didn't know you could do that with the formers. That really look s great.
Posted on: 5/25/2011 3:37 AM by Author "funkymeter2003" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: for that 'in service' look
Thomas, I can not WAIT to see that FW 190 down at the field...beautiful work! Jim C
Posted on: 5/24/2011 8:57 PM by Author "funkymeter2003" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Top Flite P-47D Thunderbolt ARF .60-.91: Building & Mods
That razorback ROCKS! Do you have photos of how you did that or templates? Also where did you get the canopy. Really nice job. I had this bird, lost it to a radio problem and ordered a new one the same day. Great flying plane but I have always been partial to the razorback...
Posted on: 5/24/2011 8:43 PM by Author "funkymeter2003" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Top Flite P-47D Thunderbolt ARF .60-.91: Building & Mods
I used the lado retracts in mine, 85 degrees. They work great, I would think the e-flites would be similar. What a great airplane!
Posted on: 4/15/2011 5:37 PM by Author "funkymeter2003" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: SHOW YOUR DETAILED ARF WARBIRDS
Frets, Is that spray paint over monocote on your plane? Love the desert scheme, what a great job!
Posted on: 4/12/2011 10:06 AM by Author "funkymeter2003" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Curtis Jenny JN-4 20%
OK you biplane guys. How does one balance a biplane? I have the CG but do you balance it rght side up resting the balancer on the top wing or inverted resting on the lower wing? It is an .46 size ultimate biplane which has "JR Propo" on the wing, I picked it up at a swap meet so don't know anything else about it. Thanks guys!
Posted on: 2/27/2011 2:39 PM by Author "funkymeter2003" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: SHOW YOUR DETAILED ARF WARBIRDS
Frisco, how did you do the checkers on the cowling? Very nice!
Posted on: 2/8/2011 5:09 AM by Author "funkymeter2003" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: 50 size Kyosho ME 109
Excellent advice guys, I am on my way to the hobby store today for the clevises. Did you guys use the stock retracts and how are they holding up. Overall i am pretty impressed with the quality of this plane's manufacturing for the price.
Posted on: 2/5/2011 6:51 AM by Author "funkymeter2003" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: 50 size Kyosho ME 109
Thank you very much for the input guys. I am going to bail on the 82 and though I wanted a 4 stroke in her I may go OS 55 which i also have hanging around, might be a better fit. Did you guys use the pushrods and clevises that were supplied with the plane? In reviewing the instructions I don't know if I trust what they are describing (a screw on the fore end to hold the pushrod in), especially on an elevator. Thanks, Jim
Posted on: 2/4/2011 11:23 AM by Author "funkymeter2003" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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50 size Kyosho ME 109
Has anyone built the 50 size ME 109? Flight tendencies, differences from the prior Kyosho version? Any input is appreciated. I just picked one up and plan on putting a saito 82 i have hanging around in it.
Posted on: 2/1/2011 12:07 PM by Author "funkymeter2003" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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