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RE: Seagull Gee Bee Z
WOW, really sorry to hear that. I will check the vid out tonight.
Posted on: 5/20/2013 8:53 AM by Author "lomcevac540T"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11517133
RE: Seagull Gee Bee Z
Made it to Joe Nall and back! I had a great time and got some good flights in on the Gee Bee. Had lots of people asking about it. Didn't manage to get any pics though. Maybe I will find some that someone else took. I didn't see another one there though.
Posted on: 5/20/2013 8:00 AM by Author "lomcevac540T"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11517065
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
[quote]ORIGINAL: jblloyd You have two choices, restrict the inflow by baffling the intake or use the diaphragm snorkel into the fuselage...they both will work. Has anyone tried a velocity stack to help with the air flow? <a href=''http://www.troybuiltmodels.com/items/TBMVS-S.html''>http://www.troybuiltmodels.com/items/TBMVS-S.html [/quote] It's not an airflow problem, it's a pressure inside the cowling problem. That might help if the carb was outside the cowling, like with a G62 or similar side carb engine.
Posted on: 8/1/2012 7:38 AM by Author "lomcevac540T"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11177129
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
[quote]ORIGINAL: warhawk demon Hey lomcevac. i think im having the same issue you were with the air pressure. i just cant get the popping out of it. mine hasent died yet but it sounds just like yours did on your video [/quote] I posted some pics earlier of how I closed the intake down and baffled the air to the engine, then I added some more exit holes in the bottom of the cowling. Mine runs great now and id staying way cooler. Last time I temped it, the engine was around 195 degrees after a flight.
Posted on: 7/31/2012 3:23 AM by Author "lomcevac540T"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11175611
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
Hasn't happened yet, but I could see it being a problem once it ever starts to wear.
Posted on: 7/30/2012 1:19 PM by Author "lomcevac540T"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11174822
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
I am planning to get some time on mine this weekend. Hope the weather holds up.
Posted on: 7/26/2012 6:19 AM by Author "lomcevac540T"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11169857
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
The flaps don't affect my elevation at all. I have no mix in mine at all. Some planes may act differently, so I would try it without any mix, then add some if you need it.
Posted on: 7/25/2012 5:13 PM by Author "lomcevac540T"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11169239
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
[quote]ORIGINAL: dasintex [quote]ORIGINAL: lomcevac540T Mine has a DA 60 in it, this is how I ended up making mine work. I ducted the air back to the cylinder while closing in the intake, and cut some vents in the bottom. I was able to lean the engine down and it stays cool. [/quote] Nice set up, others have posted and have not opened their cowls up other than for the Exhaust Tubes, I think
Posted on: 6/19/2012 8:58 AM by Author "lomcevac540T"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11123774
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
Mine has a DA 60 in it, this is how I ended up making mine work. I ducted the air back to the cylinder while closing in the intake, and cut some vents in the bottom. I was able to lean the engine down and it stays cool. [image]http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/50477/2031329120046926599S600x600Q85.jpg[/image] [image]http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/47886/2279628250046926599S600x600Q85.jpg[/image] [image]http://inlinethumb55.webshots.com/50998/2826233720046926599S600x600Q85.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 6/18/2012 4:12 PM by Author "lomcevac540T"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11122876
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
I had to close in the air intake and add some vents to the bottom of the cowl. I can get some pic tonight and post them. My engine wouldn't run right until I done this. The cowl was building too much pressure inside it and would stop the diaphram pump in the carb to stop working. Runs great now! I'll get pics on here tonight.
Posted on: 6/18/2012 5:48 AM by Author "lomcevac540T"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11122179
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
OK... so I have five flights on mine and two were dead sticks, two were very rich engine settings, and one was when the retracts didn't go up. I don't have a real good record so far. But anyway, my question in about the DA 60. I went from being so lean that the engine heated up and quit, to being so rich it won't clean out on the top end by turning the HSN 1/4 turn out. I have never had a DA so touchy! Planning to try it again this weekend, but just wondering if anyone else is having this issue?
Posted on: 5/9/2012 12:51 PM by Author "lomcevac540T"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11074679
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
[quote]ORIGINAL: warhawk demon Yeah .. thats high expansion.. i wouldnt use it . you need the blue with yellow cap. its made for windows so it wont bow them when it expands. [/quote] I'll pick some up this weekend. Thanks!
Posted on: 4/14/2012 6:16 AM by Author "lomcevac540T"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11041374
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
[quote]ORIGINAL: warhawk demon The red top is high and the blue top is low.. use the blue [/quote] The stuff I have is a red can with a yellow top.
Posted on: 4/12/2012 5:59 AM by Author "lomcevac540T"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11038720
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
[quote]ORIGINAL: ENO Here's a different nontraditional shark tooth scheme. Burma Banshee P-40N. Doc [/quote] Nice looking P-40 though!
Posted on: 4/11/2012 9:46 AM by Author "lomcevac540T"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11037671
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
I have a can of Great Stuff from Lowes, don't say if it is high or low expansion though.
Posted on: 4/10/2012 5:44 PM by Author "lomcevac540T"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11036828
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
[quote]ORIGINAL: ROGER RUSSELL [quote]ORIGINAL: lomcevac540T [quote]ORIGINAL: ROGER RUSSELL I took a tip from Sam Parrifit on here and used spray foam and put into my belly pan to stiffen up. He also did his wheel wells and carved out for his landing gear, I probably wont do that. I have to tell you it really stiffend up the belly pan with little weight. I can now pick the whole plane up with one
Posted on: 4/10/2012 9:05 AM by Author "lomcevac540T"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11036036
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
[quote]ORIGINAL: ROGER RUSSELL I took a tip from Sam Parrifit on here and used spray foam and put into my belly pan to stiffen up. He also did his wheel wells and carved out for his landing gear, I probably wont do that. I have to tell you it really stiffend up the belly pan with little weight. I can now pick the whole plane up with one hand on the BELLY and prop and no worries of denting in the pan. I drilled three holes in the pan (two in front and one in rear) for the foam to expand out. IT DOES GET MESSY, but worth it. To get the dried (8 hours later) foam off I used a sharp chisel. [/quote] I would like to know a little more about this process. Is there a link?
Posted on: 4/10/2012 3:22 AM by Author "lomcevac540T"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11035657
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
[quote]ORIGINAL: 92ARed1 Lomcevak, I had my gear stay down on the maiden flight last year. I was surprised they would not retract, I had done extensive leak testing. On removing the wing, I found I  had a quick disconnect apart. My theory is that the retract servo knocked it apart. I rerouted the couplings to the other side and have not had it happen since. [/quote] That is what happened on mine, and I have done the same thing. Hope that was the problem. Thanks!
Posted on: 4/9/2012 12:35 PM by Author "lomcevac540T"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11034765
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
[quote]ORIGINAL: warhawk demon Hey Lomcevac how did she do on the dead stick?  What kind of RPM's are you getting out of your set up? [/quote] Went pretty well, I was pretty high when it quit and I had enough time to turn it around and make a half lap to final. Dropped gear at the last minute when I was sure I was going to make the field. I just kept the nose down and my speed up. I'm not sure yet what mine weighs but I need to check it. My tach battery was dead, so I don't know what it tachs yet. I am running the DA 60 and a 22/12/3 prop. I will try to get a new battery and let you know next time I fly it.
Posted on: 4/9/2012 9:51 AM by Author "lomcevac540T"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11034520
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
One more thing.... She sure was FAST for those 10 to 12 passes I made before it started to shut down!!!
Posted on: 4/9/2012 4:38 AM by Author "lomcevac540T"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11034158
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
[quote]ORIGINAL: n8622t definitely a full day...did the engine get too warm? [/quote] Yes, I had leaned it out a bit too much. Landed pretty well, adjusted the needles and flew the second flight. Gear stayed down when I hit the switch. Brought it in and tore it down to find out that one of the quick disconnects to the wing had came loose, dumping all my air pressure when I tried to put the gear up. Luckily I had put the switch back in the down position and landed, so the gear stayed locked down for the landing. Still don't know what caused it, but I just decided to take a break and try it again another day. Maybe I just didn't get the fitting locked in good enough, nothing looked to be wrong with it and it locked back together when I plugged it back in ?????
Posted on: 4/9/2012 4:33 AM by Author "lomcevac540T"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11034154
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
Got two more flights in yesterday. One was a dead stick landing and the next one had an air line pop off of the retracts. Decided to call it a day.
Posted on: 4/9/2012 4:15 AM by Author "lomcevac540T"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11034142
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
[quote]ORIGINAL: dasintex Yes, I got one as well for my TF P-40; its from http://www.hobby-pak.com/ I got model# WBS04 24'' X 88'' its huge, looks like a sleeping bag, more than enough room $79.99. [/quote] Thanks, got one ordered.
Posted on: 4/7/2012 6:31 PM by Author "lomcevac540T"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11032359
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
Anyone know of a good wing bag for this bird?
Posted on: 4/7/2012 11:12 AM by Author "lomcevac540T"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11031983
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
n8622t , I know you are running the DA 60 and the same prop set-up that I have, so would you by chance know what your needle settings are?
Posted on: 4/5/2012 7:25 AM by Author "lomcevac540T"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11029209
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
[quote]ORIGINAL: dasintex Any suggestions for a Scale looking 3 Bladed Red Spinner to replace the 2 Bladed Spinner that came with this Plane? [/quote] I ordered mine from Dave Brown, and had them cut it for my 22/12/3 prop. Not as pricey as I would have thought. I then had a friend of mine paint it. He said he used some etching primer to help the paint stick.
Posted on: 4/2/2012 6:19 PM by Author "lomcevac540T"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11025830
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
[quote]ORIGINAL: Lifer lomcevak, Very nice! Thanks for sharing. Where did you balance it for the maiden? [/quote] Thanks! It is balanced at 5 1/4". I can't move it back any further without adding weight, so I plan to fly it like this for a while. Seems to fly fine! Flaps really surprised me... no trim changes at all when flaps at deployed. I was expecting a balloon or something, but it just settled right in. I set them up at the recomended throws. I hope to get some more flights on it this weekend.
Posted on: 4/2/2012 12:33 PM by Author "lomcevac540T"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11025326
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
The engine was pretty rich but it still seemed to move on pretty good. I am planning to adjust the engine and get some good speed going. [link]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Bp3aFcRMjA&context=C44f6c0cADvjVQa1PpcFP8z9p_Vb28OhareO4DiTb1-cu1ixifNik%3D&noredirect=1[/link]
Posted on: 4/2/2012 5:37 AM by Author "lomcevac540T"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11024746
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
Got my maiden in this weekend. Everything went smooth. [image]http://inlinethumb01.webshots.com/51008/2664712710046926599S600x600Q85.jpg[/image] [image]http://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/50744/2665132680046926599S600x600Q85.jpg[/image] [image]http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/50083/2420401340046926599S600x600Q85.jpg[/image] [image]http://inlinethumb54.webshots.com/48949/2683663830046926599S600x600Q85.jpg[/image] [image]http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/30941/2573877070046926599S600x600Q85.jpg[/image] [image]http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/50013/2530155370046926599S600x600Q85.jpg[/image] [image]http://inlinethumb32.webshots.com/49247/2326481290046926599S600x600Q85.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 4/2/2012 3:44 AM by Author "lomcevac540T"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11024646
RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
[quote]ORIGINAL: groovy67 Warhawk,as far as the pilot i used fishing line to hold him in...lol.He wiggles around a little but no big deal.I wish he had long pants because his knees look like he has prosthetic legs. As far as the bouncing on landing,I come in with full flaps and a little power and pray for a greased landing,hoding the flare and trying to let the wheels just skim down on the runway.Always a nail biter,Not sure what causes it to bounce so much but I think the short length from the wing to tail has a lot to do with it.I've seen Gee Bees that do the same same with the short stubby fusalages. Once down it seems to be another issue keeping it tracking straight...but thats another story.My wingtips will be razor sharp soon...lol. Hopefully someone will will have a soution to this that they can share. John [/quote] If the plane is tail heavy it can cause that too. Probably not the cause of yours, but it can make it worse. The tail will stop flying sooner and tend to fall when the mains touch down, which will increase the wing's angle of atack making the plane try to take back off.
Posted on: 3/28/2012 1:14 PM by Author "lomcevac540T"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11018837
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