RE: p-51 on floats (HELP PLEASE)
I have the same engine, take the weight off of the prop washer, or buy a new prop washer! I lost about 6oz to 8 oz with going to a two blade and removing the heavy flywheel weight. Bill
Posted on: 9/15/2007 9:28 PM by Author "furnaceman" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: help with decisions?
[quote]ORIGINAL: flynfish44 Try www.geocities.com/planefunfloats They are foam core and will not fill with water. [/quote] do you know if they come with all the mounting pieces, wire spars?
Posted on: 9/14/2007 5:12 PM by Author "furnaceman" in the forum "Seaplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6368353

RE: SIG Kavalier Build
hey guys just found this thread! I have a kav too I got it for free from my buddy getting out of flying. has an enya .40 for power and Gargamel for a pilot! always wondered who produced this kit. He bought it from a widow some time ago.
Posted on: 9/14/2007 4:06 PM by Author "furnaceman" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: help with decisions?
thats what I was thinking. I was going to try the great planes .40-.60 floats on it but man they are heavy at 3lbs! any suggestions? I just went to foam floats .com and they are shut down for the season/ selling the business. BIll
Posted on: 9/14/2007 3:49 PM by Author "furnaceman" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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help with decisions?
well I've decided o do a seaplane. I was thinking of a cub .46 for my float plane. I have done a couple of electric float planes before with good success, but not glow. I have a plane in my hanger I've been toying with the idea of making a float plane out of it too , but do not know if it will work too good due to it being a sport plane. i'll post some pics do you guys think it can be done? plane weighs 5lbs and is powered by an enya .40. i don't even know what kit it is or brand just that she is a sweet flyer! oh yeah it a trike too.
Posted on: 9/14/2007 2:54 PM by Author "furnaceman" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: evo .46 engine mounting?
[quote]ORIGINAL: bruce88123 Hey guys, These are Evo engines: http://www.evo-engines.com/products/results.php?family=10 and these are Evolution engines: http://www.evolutionengines.com/ Not the same company [/quote] sorry! I edited my post I thought the .46 would give the company away
Posted on: 9/13/2007 8:07 PM by Author "furnaceman" in the forum "Beginners"
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EVOLUTION .46 engine mounting?
I have a question, I'm not new to flying just glow engines. I have a vq p51 with a EVOLUTION .46 on it I mounted the engine to fit in the cowl at about a 45 degree angle. Is this right? the engine on first flight cut out due too the carb falling off, yeah I learned my lesson about tightening screws on a glow plane! After putting the plane back together I flew one flight ran great. then the thing started to die mid cycle again. does this engine have to be mounted some way in relation to the gas tank? I read the manual and it is pretty much useless for mounting instructions. Bill
Posted on: 9/13/2007 8:05 PM by Author "furnaceman" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: evo .46 engine mounting?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Insanemoondoggie I have had nothing but trouble with Evo engines. I had 3 of them, and all 3 have have been nothing but problems. Nothing but headaches. I`ve had more dead sticks with Evo`s than all my other engines combined. 3 rd times a charm for me , no more Evo`s in my fleet. [/quote] so what are you running now?
Posted on: 9/12/2007 10:01 PM by Author "furnaceman" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: evo .46 engine mounting?
yeah I think it is mounted fine I have another plane that is mounted the same way but it has an enya .40 on it. Thanks for the input. It dies at full throttle only after it warms up for a while and on the ground it runs great but at long periods in the air it stalls.I have checked the clunk in the tank and the tank itself all hoses too. I tune it on the ground and then it's like it changes in the air. the motor also feels like it has a bit of play in the rod bushings too.
Posted on: 9/12/2007 9:58 PM by Author "furnaceman" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Vq models question
Well I would love to get it but have to wait a week or two till I close on my house[:(] Then it's back to buyin rc stuff. I have been going through withdrawls the past two months! BIll
Posted on: 12/7/2006 6:04 PM by Author "furnaceman" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5087822

RE: VQ P-51D Maiden
Sounds good! I built one a month or so ago and only had the maiden flight, wich was superb except the motor blowing up.I had my maiden and dead stick in one Flight! This thing does float really well and landed perfect with no power. the plane was rock solid as you stated. now I must wait for this fridgid weather to subside so I can take her up again. I can't wait for the 109 and the mig 3 to be back in stock. Bill
Posted on: 11/20/2006 9:32 PM by Author "furnaceman" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Vq models question
WoW[X(] they all look great! I think i'm hooked on VQ for arfs! So many so little time. I did notice a mig 3 boxin the back ground of one of the pics, will those be here in nov. as well?
Posted on: 10/14/2006 10:13 PM by Author "furnaceman" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Vq models question
Just great! you had to post those pics! I can't wait to get anther vq bird. My p-51d is great. They fly great and land good too. My first flight with my p-51 I had to bring it in dead stick. It floated in like a bird! love these planes can't wait for the new shipment! Bill
Posted on: 10/12/2006 7:21 PM by Author "furnaceman" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: VQ warbirds question/faq
[quote]ORIGINAL: LDM Man so many choices from my favorite arf warbird company . [X(]lets see , what to order himm New P40 ? , Uncovered P40 [>:], -rule says you cant have to many P40ties ME109 , [X(]could use one , or P51 B well if I can convince wifey with Diamonds , the trade could result in all three [>:], will they be available by Christmas ? [:D] [/quote] Thats good! My wife just got a little dog, and now she ows me an arf! LOL I know if she gets Diamonds I can get the three I want[:D]
Posted on: 10/9/2006 7:05 PM by Author "furnaceman" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4847186

RE: Skyshark P-40N versus CMP P-40E- A directside-by-side comparison.
Hmmm, geee when I called CMP about some of the issues my CMP Focke Wulf had with the poor quality and bad measurements, I could hardly understand them and basically they told me I was out of luck. And from what other people have told me, I was lucky they even called me back. ok man give it a rest we get it you don't like cmp/nitroplanes! [b][/b]
Posted on: 10/9/2006 6:58 PM by Author "furnaceman" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Engine shoping
Thanks guys. I know all the do and don'ts I always keep them rich and use after run oil. I was not looking four four stroke due to cost.
Posted on: 10/9/2006 7:31 AM by Author "furnaceman" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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Engine shoping
Just would like to get some advice on buying an engine. I had an evolution .45 trainer motor and after two and a half gallons it is toast. There is barley any compression left and the rod bushing is so worn it clanks in the stroke. I was thinking about another evo motor. the .46 or the .52 but I'm thinking of maybe another brand. I need an engine to last more than one season. Is it common for an evolution motor to wear that quick? and what 2 stroke sugegstions do you guys have for a 6.5lb p-51 Bill
Posted on: 10/8/2006 10:04 PM by Author "furnaceman" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: VQ warbirds question/faq
ok what I found with the covering was I had to shrink it with a higher heat and cool it quickly with water. I knew I had the right heat setting when I ironed it, it sagged then became tight before cooling. I left it out in the sun for a bit today and no more sagging. I really like how durable this covering is it feels thicker than monocote. Thanks for the tip tlh101 Bill
Posted on: 10/8/2006 9:32 PM by Author "furnaceman" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Skyshark P-40N versus CMP P-40E- A directside-by-side comparison.
I'm in lets see!
Posted on: 10/8/2006 9:20 PM by Author "furnaceman" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: VQ warbirds question/faq
thanks guys! Here are some pics. no in flight yet. I have only had a couple of flights till my engine blew out. They do come in great dead stick! LOL Bill
Posted on: 10/8/2006 2:26 PM by Author "furnaceman" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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VQ warbirds question/faq
Just wondering if anyone has had the minor problems I have had with my plane or if I just got a bum kit. Also if you have had these problems how did you fix them? First, the cowl on mine was cracking very easily it was way thin. No problem I re- glassed the inside of the cowl and it is stout now, wish I had known before I flew it. Today I took the plane out to fly temp was 55-60 degrees and I noticed when it was in the shade the covering was tight but everytime I got it into the sun it would rinkle like a 100 year old lady. If i set it back it the shade it was fine again. It does not effect the flying of the plane at all. anyone know if I retighten the covering if it will stop? I do not want to see what will happen on an 80 -90 degree day Retracts are very sloppy forward and aft movement. Ayone know how to adjust these? Other than that It flys awsome! Looks great too, I get tons of compliments on this plane. I do not mind doing a little extra work to an arf to get it to be better. Just thought I would get a thread going for those of you who want to buy one. I highly recommend these planes and I am currently waiting for the me109 and the mig3 to get back in stock.
Posted on: 10/7/2006 6:05 PM by Author "furnaceman" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: nitro plane kits
[quote]ORIGINAL: LuftwaffeOberst Well, just to let everyone know, I trashed my CMP Focke Wulf Fw-190. It wasn't because I have alot of money to throw away, it was because I made a bad decision in purchasing it. I looked everywhere for the Aileron Control Arm Screws, the stock ones were too short. I drove and waisted about 10 gallons of gas looking for hardware for the plane and I found nothing. I decided to buy a better quality ARF Warbird in the future and felt that I shouldn't spend $1000 or more on a cheap ARF. Plus my directions were very vague. My wife was upset with me about it until I told her it's better to take a loss now, then to invest in expensive equipment in a plane that might not fly, and I can't get parts for. I saw this Cartoon and it reminded me of this CMP thread. I read the Chinese directions in vague English and my plane came out like this: [IMG]http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e215/LuftwaffeOberst/oops.jpg[/IMG] [:D] Peter Dowling aka Luftwaffe Oberst AMA District II # 56404 Aero Modelers Club Pulaski, NY [/quote] When you say trashed it what do you mean? If you want to give up on it and give it to me I'll take it from you. No plane deserves to die unless it is from the sky to ground. Let me build it and see if it will fly or deserve a proper burial[:D] I only live a bit south from you and can be there to pick it up anytime[:D]
Posted on: 10/1/2006 9:37 AM by Author "furnaceman" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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My VQ p-51
Got my VQ models p 51 built and ready to fly just thought I'd share some pics with you guys. I had trouble finding good pics before I bought it. the specs came out good 60" span 685sqin area wingloading 20oz/sqft 49" length .45 evolution engine
Posted on: 9/26/2006 8:00 PM by Author "furnaceman" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: nitro plane kits
I built a cap 232 for my buddy from nitroplanes, like the others said ditch the harware for du bro and be prepared for some bashing of the kit. I had to make new wing attachments, reinforce the fire wall and landing gear area. The plane flew fine until he put it into a tree. I would only recommend them if you have built a few planes before. For the price they are ok. I just finished building my vq models p51 and the quality on that plane was way better than a nitroplanes model. Well worth the extra 80$ I spent. Bill
Posted on: 9/25/2006 9:45 PM by Author "furnaceman" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Vq models question
I was planning on buying a vq p 51 from nemmisis4u on rcu here do you know if he has the new versions? I'm sure he will chime in here[:D]
Posted on: 9/9/2006 8:01 PM by Author "furnaceman" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: nitroplanes.com
Well they do fly, but to get my plane right I had to re hash it a bit. I threw out all there hardware and used du bro, had to make hard wood dowel mounts to hold front of wing on properly at the proper incedence. as long as you have built a few planes before then you'll be ok. my cap 232 came out just fine with a little work and fly's great. as for the covering I have no idea what it is. Bill
Posted on: 9/9/2006 9:56 AM by Author "furnaceman" in the forum "Sport Flying"
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RE: Vq models question
I could pay the same and get less, but it would be here 2 moths sooner. Just wondering when vq or you will be getting restocked on these? I think i'll have to just wait to buy a vq model, by then i'll probably order two or three different ones, LOL love the look of the mig 3 and 109. Bill
Posted on: 9/8/2006 4:49 PM by Author "furnaceman" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: 40 size ME 109?
[quote]ORIGINAL: nemesis4u VQ ME-109 "EMIL"......coming soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .46-60 for power........... 60" wingspan.... preinstalled retracts.... retract outward prototypical style..... www.vqwarbirds.com [/quote] From what I can tell it is already out for sale at rc-Warbirds .com I do not know if they actually have the vq birds yet I still have to try to confirm this they show them all in stock. I want to buy a mig3 of the bf109 but vq warbirds is out of stock. Bill
Posted on: 9/7/2006 10:02 PM by Author "furnaceman" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4723008

RE: Vq models question
[quote]ORIGINAL: TLH101 Who is rcwarbirds? [/quote] http://www.rc-warbirds.com/product_info.php/cPath/65_76/products_id/402
Posted on: 9/7/2006 9:13 PM by Author "furnaceman" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Vq models question
I was going to order a vq models warbird but they are out of stock on the ones I want. I was looking at rcwarbirds and they have them all in stockeven cheaper, but sanz the retracts and struts. Are the ones at rcwarbirds really vq models? I was going to order the Bf 109 from rcwarbirds but at the vq models site it says they are due out oct nov. Do any of you have experience ordering from rcwarbirds? Sorry to keep bugging you guys with all my posts and thanks to all of you who have responded. Bill
Posted on: 9/7/2006 8:38 PM by Author "furnaceman" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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