RE: Applying vinyl invasion strips
Here's how they did back then. [image]http://spitfiresite.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/d-day-stripes-735617.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 5/18/2013 3:10 PM by Author "kenair" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: The complete YELLOW AIRCRAFT SPITFIRE thread.
Three photos from this weeks fly-in, I got four more flights on the Spitty. I had to replace the 1/4" diameter 4" long hardware (cheap) grade engine mounting bolts that go through the firewall, thru maple standoff to the engine mounting lug with grade 6 or 8 bolts as the cheap one were breaking where the thread ended on the shaft, never had that happen on any of my planes before and I used the same mounting system, I wonder if that heavy spinner backplate is a contributing reason. Landings are getting better with about 50 to 60 degrees of flap. This winter I'll add the tail wheel doors and the cannons. cheers - ken [image]http://spitfire9.com/kkbuild/Gimli_2012_-__0039_2.jpg[/image] . [image]http://spitfire9.com/kkbuild/Gimli_2012_-__0040_2.jpg[/image] . [image]http://spitfire9.com/kkbuild/Gimli_2012_-__0140_2.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 8/20/2012 6:52 PM by Author "kenair" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11200315

RE: Yellow Aircraft (YA) Spitfire build by Kenair
HI, thanks all, I used about about 1.5 - 1.75 pounds of nose weight, hard to say if the built up tail made that big difference, it helped, All my servoes and batteries are on double level trays at the c of g or ahead of the c of g and that helped to keep the nose weigh down, though the double level trays make servicing (like a loose motor mount bolt) a pain as I have to move the trop tray to get to the inside rear of the firewall. I'm pretty pleased how nice it flies on it's first flights, can't wait to get it back in the air. cheers - ken
Posted on: 8/8/2012 3:57 AM by Author "kenair" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11185270

RE: The complete YELLOW AIRCRAFT SPITFIRE thread.
I'm happy to report that this morning, the maiden flight (finally) of my YA Spitfire MKXIV went very well. In all three flights were completed and the snag list has a few minor items. The DLE 55 ran very well using a Zinger 22x6-10 cut down to 21". Gross weigh less fuel is 25#-14oz, CG is at 5" - 5/8". Landings with 1/2 flap was predictable and stable. Snags are: air leak on right main gear cylinder - O ring must be hard, tail wheel steering very sloppy, JR statellite rx mount came off the fuselage inside, air pressure guage on instrument panel too hard to see, will remount on fuselage side. I will have to add the cannons and the lg doors soon! cheers - ken Three photos after the test flight. . [image]http://spitfire9.com/kkbuild/IMG_0623.jpg[/image]. . [image]http://spitfire9.com/kkbuild/IMG_0625.jpg[/image] . [image]http://spitfire9.com/kkbuild/IMG_0626.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 8/6/2012 3:50 PM by Author "kenair" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11183332

RE: Yellow Aircraft (YA) Spitfire build by Kenair
I'm happy to report that this morning, the maiden flight (finally) of my YA Spitfire MKXIV went very well. In all three flights were completed and the snag list has a few minor items. The DLE 55 ran very well using a Zinger 22x6-10 cut down to 21". Gross weigh less fuel is 25#-14oz, CG is at 5" - 5/8". Landings with 1/2 flap was predictable and stable. Snags are: air leak on right main gear cylinder - O ring must be hard, tail wheel steering very sloppy, JR statellite rx mount came off the fuselage inside, air pressure guage on instrument panel too hard to see, will remount on fuselage side. cheers - ken Three photos after the test flight. . [image]http://spitfire9.com/kkbuild/IMG_0623.jpg[/image]. . [image]http://spitfire9.com/kkbuild/IMG_0625.jpg[/image] . [image]http://spitfire9.com/kkbuild/IMG_0626.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 8/6/2012 3:47 PM by Author "kenair" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11183331

RE: The complete YELLOW AIRCRAFT SPITFIRE thread.
Hi, I have not sorted out my DL 50 issue so I bought a new DLE 55 for the Spittie but I plan to get 8 to 10 flights on the new DLE 55 in my Extra 300 before installing it in my YA Spitfire, thus I'm 4 to 6 weeks away as the spring weather here has been windy and cool. Another DL 50 I bought used this winter off the web as a back up has developed a case leak. I was running it up in the Extra 300 so I'm working through that one too. cheers -ken
Posted on: 5/4/2012 8:15 AM by Author "kenair" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11068164

RE: The complete YELLOW AIRCRAFT SPITFIRE thread.
Nice photos, wondering about the engine failure on flight 3?? cheers -ken
Posted on: 5/4/2012 7:41 AM by Author "kenair" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11068127

RE: The complete YELLOW AIRCRAFT SPITFIRE thread.
March 31, 2012 - A fantastic spring day by Winnipeg standards, +18C, I brought up the Spitfire from the basement for an engine run. The DL 50 engine has not been run in two years since it was taken out of an Extra 300. The DL 50 was hard to start, I had to prime it three time, and ran hot, quitting after three minutes at 1/2 to 3/4 power. with the cowl off too. I will have to troubleshoot this engine snag. I also have an air leak, otherwise all the other systems worked ok. I has a $50 off code from Tower Hobbies and ordered a new DLE 55 as a back up, our flying season is too short to be grounded with a balky engine. cheers - ken . [image]http://spitfire9.com/kkbuild/IMG_1927.jpg[/image] . [image]http://spitfire9.com/kkbuild/IMG_1924.jpg[/image] . [image]http://spitfire9.com/kkbuild/IMG_1930.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 4/1/2012 9:06 AM by Author "kenair" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11023630

RE: Yellow Aircraft (YA) Spitfire build by Kenair
March 31, 2012 - A fantastic spring day by Winnipeg standards, +18C, I brought up the Spitfire from the basement for an engine run. The DL 50 engine has not been run in two years since it was taken out of an Extra 300. The DL 50 was hard to start, I had to prime it three time, and ran hot, quitting after three minutes at 1/2 to 3/4 power. with the cowl off too. I will have to troubleshoot this engine snag. I also have an air leak, otherwise all the other systems worked ok. I had a $50 off code from Tower Hobbies and ordered a new DLE 55 as a back up, our flying season is too short to be grounded with a balky engine. cheers - ken . [image]http://spitfire9.com/kkbuild/IMG_1927.jpg[/image] . [image]http://spitfire9.com/kkbuild/IMG_1924.jpg[/image] . [image]http://spitfire9.com/kkbuild/IMG_1930.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 4/1/2012 9:03 AM by Author "kenair" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11023627

RE: Black Horse Shrike Commander
Awesome, look forward to the video and more flight reports! cheers -ken
Posted on: 3/27/2012 11:25 AM by Author "kenair" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11017182

RE: The complete YELLOW AIRCRAFT SPITFIRE thread.
I look forward to how the a123's work out. I'm still an old nicad guy using this system [link]http://www.hangtimes.com/parallel_packs.html[/link] . [image]http://www.hangtimes.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/parallelbatt.jpg[/image] cheers - ken
Posted on: 3/13/2012 4:10 AM by Author "kenair" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10998136

RE: Yellow Aircraft (YA) Spitfire build by Kenair
The MPI charge switch is for the DL50 ignition module. The other two are the JR charge jacks. Keep in minds your are looking only 8" away from the fuselage, from a few feet away they blend in quite nicely and when the plane is in the air, well you get the idea.....KISS to a point. cheers - ken
Posted on: 2/22/2012 4:16 AM by Author "kenair" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10970371

RE: Yellow Aircraft (YA) Spitfire build by Kenair
Yes, you guys got it, the two wire rods are threaded into the RX switches. cheers - ken
Posted on: 2/21/2012 3:30 PM by Author "kenair" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10969712

RE: The complete YELLOW AIRCRAFT SPITFIRE thread.
Good to hear you are getting more flights on your Spittie, I wish to share my air valve and DL 50 plastic choke rod install. the air valve is from Hobby King and at $5.99 is a good price, I left it charge with air for 48 hours with no leakage. Both are installed in the exhaust stacks. Spittie now 95% complete, on target for a late May test flight! cheers - ken . [image]http://spitfire9.com/kkbuild/IMG_1916.JPG[/image] . [image]http://spitfire9.com/kkbuild/IMG_1917.JPG[/image]
Posted on: 2/20/2012 10:13 AM by Author "kenair" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10967580

RE: Yellow Aircraft (YA) Spitfire build by Kenair
Hi, just over a year since my last update, what a great flying summer we had in Manitoba and the return of the Winnipeg Jets has been exciting. I've got 90% of the painting done. I needed 1.2 pounds of lead to balance, in keeping the servoes ahead of the C of G helped with the amount of lead need to balance this bird. The all up weight less fuel will be 25 lb, 15 ounces. I ran a plastic push rod for the DL 50 choke through one of the exhaust stacks, I also installed the Hobby King air filler valve in the adjacent exhaust stack. All or the control surfaces push rods are hooked up. Thus we are looking ahead to a test flight in May, one the frozen tundra is thawed up here in the great White North. cheers - ken . [image]http://spitfire9.com/kkbuild/IMG_1915.JPG[/image] . [image]http://spitfire9.com/kkbuild/IMG_1916.JPG[/image] . [image]http://spitfire9.com/kkbuild/IMG_1917.JPG[/image] . [image]http://spitfire9.com/kkbuild/IMG_1919.JPG[/image] . [image]http://spitfire9.com/kkbuild/IMG_1921.JPG[/image]
Posted on: 2/20/2012 10:08 AM by Author "kenair" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10967575

RE: KMP's New 88.5 Spitfire
Awesome, great to have another Spitfire to chose from! . IS the wing one piece or two piece? Is there a PDF link to the manual? Those looking for Spitfire details - check out [link]http://www.spitfire9.com[/link] Tally-Ho!
Posted on: 2/20/2012 6:01 AM by Author "kenair" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10967204

RE: RAF WWII Desert Airforce photos - link
sorry, linked fixed
Posted on: 2/19/2012 1:11 PM by Author "kenair" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10966242

RAF WWII Desert Airforce photos - link
Hi, found a link to these great albums of RAF WWII desert airforce photos at [link]http://vivianpenberthy.yolasite.com/photographs-tom-meek.php[/link] . [image]http://saafww2photographs.yolasite.com/resources/scan0010a.jpg[/image] . [image]http://saafww2photographs.yolasite.com/resources/scan0014.jpg.opt857x515o0,0s857x515.jpg[/image] .
Posted on: 2/19/2012 12:52 PM by Author "kenair" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10966215

RE: Spitfire Brotherhood (All Spitfires Welcome)
Sort of Spitfire related, our gov. auto insurance issued plates with the local hockey team logo on them, the Winnipeg Jets" got permission from the RCAF to use the RCAF colors and roundel in thier logo, I could not resist getting at set for my r/c hauler. Cheers - kenair SBH#26 . [image]http://www.winnipegjetsgameday.com/gamedaypics/Jets_Plate_001_800.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 1/8/2012 6:00 AM by Author "kenair" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10897575

RE: Spitfire Brotherhood (All Spitfires Welcome)
Happy New Year! I plan to have my YA Spitfire ready for this spring! If ok with you guys, I like to use some of your posted photos on my Spitfire site [link=http://spitfire9.com/]Spitfire9[/link], guys are always looking for information on Spitfire builds, engines used, weights, etc. This summer I re-engined my Dynaflite Spitfire froms a US 35 to a DLE30, the extra power has made the Dyna Spit into a new airplane for me. All the best in 2012, cheers - ken . [image]http://spitfire9.com/2011-12-31_update.jpg[/image] . [image]http://www.upaero.com/spitfires/spit_lf_r.JPG[/image]
Posted on: 12/31/2011 7:35 PM by Author "kenair" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10885367

RE: ESM 82
Supernews, post some pics when you can. thanks!
Posted on: 9/26/2011 4:00 AM by Author "kenair" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10734373

RE: ESM 82
Hi, sorry to hear about your Hurricane, thanks for the video link and the tip in the pitts muffler. I think the DLE 30 is probably my choice. cheers - ken the video link is at [link]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuvhsNTXRLo[/link]
Posted on: 9/9/2011 4:03 AM by Author "kenair" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10708431

RE: The complete YELLOW AIRCRAFT SPITFIRE thread.
Hi Brad, thanks for the update, the pucker factor must have right up there, good save! I'm curious on your "the ignition module broke it's mounts again" can you post more info or photo on this. cheers - ken k.
Posted on: 9/5/2011 5:57 AM by Author "kenair" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10702178

looking for 1/5 P-51 drop tanks
Hi, I'm looking for a set of 1/5 scale P-51 drop tanks to fit a 1/5 scale TF mustang, new or used, any leads? I think they are the 75 gallon ones thanks - ken k. [image]http://modelingmadness.com/reviews/allies/us/jacksonp51ae.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 9/4/2011 4:36 PM by Author "kenair" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10701456

RE: ESM 82
dgiatr - Can you post some pics on your engine installation and with the cowl on. I plan to get this arf and will definately use a gas engine, probably the DLE 30 or the MVVS / EVO 35. Anyone else got gas engine installs, would love to read your posts. thanks -ken kalynuk, winnipeg canada
Posted on: 8/26/2011 8:56 AM by Author "kenair" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10688089

RE: The complete YELLOW AIRCRAFT SPITFIRE thread.
HI, HI, I also posted this in a separate thread, however some of you maybe subscribed to this thread and don`t read RCU often - thanks ken . The Yellow Aircraft (YA) Spitfire Spinner has a heavy backplate, mine is 14.2 oz. What are the upsides and downsides at this weight. Some have milled their backplates to reduce the weight, however is there many who have flown with a stock backplate, any feedback on flying with a heavy backplate. I`m getting late in the season and am thinking about flying my YA spitfire with the stock spinner backplate and a DL 50. Appreciate your comments and opinions thanks in advance - ken kalynuk I also posted this question in RCU
Posted on: 8/26/2011 4:44 AM by Author "kenair" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10687843

Question: Heavy spinner backplate question - YA Spitfire
The Yellow Aircraft (YA) Spitfire Spinner has a heavy backplate, mine is 14.2 oz. What are the upsides and downsides at this weight. Some have milled their backplates to reduce the weight, however is there many who have flown with a stock backplate, any feedback on flying with a heavy backplate. I`m getting late in the season and am thinking about flying my YA spitfire with the stock spinner backplate and a DL 50. Appreciate your comments and opinions thanks in advance - ken kalynuk [image]http://spitfire9.com/yellow/kk_dl50_ya_spit_dl_003.JPG[/image] [image] http://spitfire9.com/yellow/3w55.jpg[/image] . [image]http://images.rcuniverse.com/forum/upfiles/117045/Rm38912.jpg[/image] . [image]http://spitfire9.com/yellow/spinner_cut_outs_2.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 8/26/2011 4:39 AM by Author "kenair" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10687838

RE: The complete YELLOW AIRCRAFT SPITFIRE thread.
Great looking bird, and super idea on the rear choke. Thanks for sharing. - ken
Posted on: 8/18/2011 3:57 AM by Author "kenair" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10675759

RE: The complete YELLOW AIRCRAFT SPITFIRE thread.
Hi Brad, how much lead ballast did you have to use and where did you place it. thanks -ken
Posted on: 6/12/2011 5:36 PM by Author "kenair" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10570269

RE: The complete YELLOW AIRCRAFT SPITFIRE thread.
HI, what is the CG postion you decided on at the end? If you have a Zinger 22x6-10 bring that along too, I used that prop on my two Top Flite P-51's and find it flies those P-51's at a nice speed with out loading down the Brison 3.2's. Cheers - ken
Posted on: 6/6/2011 4:03 AM by Author "kenair" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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