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RE: Top Flite AT6 ARF
Maddieone here, It has been a while but this thread has been going on for a long, long time. This plane flys beautifully with an OS 91 FS swinging a 15X6 prop. Those of you who are considering using other types or sizes of engines could very well be making a mistake. I have never been disapointed by the OS 91's. In fact that is what is in all of my 60 size airplanes. That's my two cents
Posted on: 2/13/2012 2:14 PM by Author "maddieone"
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RE: Top Flite AT6 ARF
not even sure that Top Flite is still producing the ARF. Curt, AKA maddieone
Posted on: 5/30/2011 4:29 PM by Author "maddieone"
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http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10548815
RE: Top Flite AT6 ARF
Topace212, It would appear that you are not exactly floating in dough so might I suggest that you look into Seagull models. They make a large assortment of planes that are well constructed, well covered and fly great. Your other choices are Hangar 9 and Great Planes but they cost more. I personally will never buy another Top Flite anything due to my experience with the AT-6.
Posted on: 11/22/2010 7:08 PM by Author "maddieone"
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http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10152823
RE: Top Flite AT6 ARF
Topace212, Forget the 70 four stroke or get a different plane. She will not fly worth beans unless you have 70 or larger two stroke or a 91 or larger four stroke. Maddieone
Posted on: 11/21/2010 3:08 PM by Author "maddieone"
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RE: Top Flite AT6 ARF
I finally got tired of the BS I had with this plane, took all of the gear out of it and gave it to a kid at the field. Now that turkey is his problem. No more Top Flite anything’s for me.
Posted on: 3/28/2010 1:59 PM by Author "maddieone"
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http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9618609
RE: Top Flite AT6 ARF
I finally got tired of the BS I had with this plane, took all of the gear out of it and gave it to a kid at the field. Now that turkey is his problem. No more Top Flite anything’s for me.
Posted on: 3/28/2010 1:57 PM by Author "maddieone"
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RE: US Engines 41 has me baffled
Hey, does anyone have a mounting drill template handy for the 41? I have the square mount. Thanks, Curt
Posted on: 3/7/2010 7:24 PM by Author "maddieone"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9562493
RE: Top Flite AT6 ARF
Well, I finally had an incident with my AT-6. I was taking off and a cotton picking deer came out of the woods at the end of the runway and I was about to hit her. I pulled full up on the elevator and as we all know what happens in that condition, I stalled her. I pushed down to get her as level as possible and she went into the weeds flat. The resulting damage was that the gear came out of the wing completely. The rails broke off. I also had other damage to the wing. But on the good side, Tom's boxes kept the gear from shattering. Have to straighten the wires but that is no biggie. Going to ask for a new wing kit for Christmas as I have a lot of other planes to fly and the flying season is just about done here in Michigan. Curt
Posted on: 10/9/2009 1:47 PM by Author "maddieone"
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RE: H9 60 Size P-47 Thunderbolt-Build & Flying
Hey Gang, My two cents........ I have three Hangar 9 war birds including the JUG. All three have had the same problem, in that, the position for mounting the retract servo is two low in the wing. You have to raise the servo tray at least 3/8th of an inch so that the control rods do not bind on the wheel well covers. Also, it does not take a lot of torque to cycle the retracts as long as there is no binding. Curt
Posted on: 9/10/2009 8:07 PM by Author "maddieone"
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http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9085237
RE: Top Flite AT6 ARF
ArrowNaughtic: Pretty sure that all of the kits end up with the GAP. I used Formula 560 to glue mine on and after they dried I went back with a couple of fills in the gap and in other places. 560 dries clear and after I was done the gap is barely noticeable. You definitely need to contact Tom. My buddy thought that I was blowing smoke about the retracts and ended up going through two sets, a cowl and a new wing before he got in contact with Tom. The boxes work and I have at least thirty or so landings with no problems. Curt
Posted on: 8/21/2009 3:19 PM by Author "maddieone"
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RE: Golden Skies Crossfire
I had the Crossfire 320 for over three years. The only reason I do not have it now is that I got a deal I could not refuse. Guy really wanted the plane. The plane is constructed and covered excellently. Lee at Golden Skies upgrades the hardware package and I did not use other hardware when I assembled the plane. She is a very stable flyer at all speeds. And since she is sort of a pattern ship she can do a lot of tricks. You need to get used to slowing down a little sooner for landings but after a few you will have no problems. Curt
Posted on: 8/17/2009 10:43 AM by Author "maddieone"
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http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9022647
RE: Top Flite AT6 ARF
Yeah, And the replacements that Hobbico sent me look exactly like the originals. That is why I am not taking any chances and Tom is sending me a set of the cases. Curt
Posted on: 6/4/2009 9:21 AM by Author "maddieone"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8824747
RE: H9 60 Size P-47 Thunderbolt-Build & Flying
Jim, Looks good to me. Thanks, Curt
Posted on: 6/4/2009 9:06 AM by Author "maddieone"
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http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8824704
RE: H9 60 Size P-47 Thunderbolt-Build & Flying
<span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"">Hey Team, I have decided to go with the Robart 608HD's. I have never worked with this type of gear and need to know how to attach the wheels to the wire. I don't think that bending the wire would be a good idea, might weaken it. Whomever has been there, done that, please give me some advice. Thanks, Curt
Posted on: 6/3/2009 9:11 PM by Author "maddieone"
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http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8823657
RE: H9 60 Size P-47 Thunderbolt-Build & Flying
Hey Gang these are warbirds not pattern ships.
Posted on: 6/1/2009 5:52 PM by Author "maddieone"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8817234
RE: Top Flite AT6 ARF
Tom, I have a PayPal account. Just let me know where I need to deposit the money. If that is not workable, I can send you a money order. Please reply either way by Email to curt717@comcast.net. Thanks, Curt
Posted on: 5/29/2009 1:33 PM by Author "maddieone"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8809023
RE: Top Flite AT6 ARF
TomTreese, Hey Bud, can I buy a pair of the gear boxes, please.
Posted on: 5/29/2009 9:53 AM by Author "maddieone"
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http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8808524
RE: H9 60 Size P-47 Thunderbolt-Build & Flying
mgrande11, For what it is worth, when I need to fill holes in hardwood, I use carpenters plastic wood. Epoxy can make the drill jump off center from where you want the hole to be. The other thing that I do is not use the screws that come in the kits. I drill and tap for small nylon bolts. The nylon bolts do not vibrate and I have never had one loosen up and fall out. Also, the nylon does not fatigue the wood. Curt
Posted on: 5/23/2009 10:49 AM by Author "maddieone"
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http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8792270
RE: Top Flite AT6 ARF
Sonny, Really dificult looking at the photo, but they look like the set that came with the plane and the set they sent me when I returned the originals. Curt
Posted on: 5/20/2009 8:21 AM by Author "maddieone"
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http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8784080
RE: Top Flite AT6 ARF
groundpounder17, You don't need digital servos for this airplane or 6 volt batteries. The digitals were brought out for the 3D folks especially helicopters. Earlier I suggested two brands of servos that are both reasonably priced and very dependable. I am running those in a quarter scale Extra 300 and in 60 and 120 size airplanes and the biggest battery that I use is 1500 mah Ni-Cd. Team, I sent my gear back to Hobbico, I spoke to that on a previous page, and the set they sent me look just like the ones I had. During the process Sonny mentioned that the new ones were not available yet. So in short I don't have a clue as whether or not I was sent the new gear. Swixtt, That is one good looking airplane. Great job. Curt
Posted on: 5/19/2009 5:32 PM by Author "maddieone"
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http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8782525
RE: Top Flite AT6 ARF
My two pennies: I use both Hitech 645MG's and Futaba 3305 servos. I like them both and have not had a failure to date. I found that I had to cut the flange from the top of the connector on the Futaba's to get them to fit into the DX7 receiver.
Posted on: 5/18/2009 3:53 PM by Author "maddieone"
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http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8779381
RE: H9 60 Size P-47 Thunderbolt-Build & Flying
leedees, Thanks for the encouragement. I will sleep better tonight. [:D] BTW, how is your gear holding up? Curt
Posted on: 5/15/2009 3:10 PM by Author "maddieone"
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http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8771615
RE: H9 60 Size P-47 Thunderbolt-Build & Flying
Hey JUG Team, Well I finally finished assembling my JUG. I have an OS 91 FS as power. I mounted the servos in the tail and had to add eleven ounces at the fire wall to get her to balance. All up dry weight is nine pounds, one ounce, so I am one ounce over max. Don't feel that it will hurt the running of it any. Only mods that I did was to place the 1500 MAH battery under the fuel tank next to the firewall and put spacers at the rear of the retract flange. And yes she shakes like a belly dancer when she is sitting at rest. I will not get a chance to fly for a few weeks, company business. Will let you all know how I make out. Curt
Posted on: 5/15/2009 12:48 PM by Author "maddieone"
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http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8771284
RE: H9 60 Size P-47 Thunderbolt-Build & Flying
Mgrande11, When I installed mine I noticed that when the wires were touching the servo did not buzz but I could feel some movement when I grabbed the servo. That is what led me to cutting the wires so that they cannot touch. Apparently retract servos don't buzz when they stall.
Posted on: 5/13/2009 8:30 AM by Author "maddieone"
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http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8765067
RE: H9 60 Size P-47 Thunderbolt-Build & Flying
Mgrande11, You don't get to "travel adjust" on any of the radios. The servo being what it is does 180's to actuate the gear. Make sure that the gear wires are not contacting each other when the gear is retracted. I had binding and I cut mine off just past the connector. Any adjustments have to be made by moving in or out on the control arm. Curt
Posted on: 5/12/2009 7:45 AM by Author "maddieone"
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http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8761980
RE: H9 60 Size P-47 Thunderbolt-Build & Flying
My condolences. Excellent information looks really good. mgrande11, If it is the stock gear, when the gear is retracted you will see a small set screw on the top of the swing arm. To reduce wobble you turn the screw out a little. Extend the gear and if you still have wobble, retract the gear and turn the screw some more. Repeat until wobble goes away. Be careful to not turn the screw too far, do a little at a time, as that could cause the gear to not function properly. Curt
Posted on: 5/10/2009 8:34 PM by Author "maddieone"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8757826
RE: H9 60 Size P-47 Thunderbolt-Build & Flying
Tiffoso, That is clever idea hiding the servos. I think that I will put mine in the fuse just as soon as I figure out where to cut into the fuse for the rods to exit. And also how to support the rods. Curt P.S. Don't worry about your English, because aren’t none of us that can speak Portuguese. [sm=teeth_smile.gif]
Posted on: 4/30/2009 8:27 PM by Author "maddieone"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8730168
RE: H9 60 Size P-47 Thunderbolt-Build & Flying
Hey Thread Team, time for a vote. I am finishing the build on my JUG and deciding on whether to put the rudder and elevator servos in the tail area or up closer to the battery tray. Please feel free to comment. Thanks, Curt
Posted on: 4/30/2009 8:26 AM by Author "maddieone"
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http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8728355
RE: H9 60 Size P-47 Thunderbolt-Build & Flying
Hey Birman, did you forget me [sm=confused.gif] Curt
Posted on: 4/29/2009 8:57 PM by Author "maddieone"
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http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8727210
RE: H9 60 Size P-47 Thunderbolt-Build & Flying
Hey, don't worry about the gear doors. The ones on my H9 P51 do not go flush either; you just have to make sure that the locknuts are on the outside of the doors. Yeah it looks ugly but I decided not to reinvent the wheel. The only anomaly I noticed is that when the gear is retracted the plane wants to climb slightly. I fixed the problem by mixing in some down elevator when the gear retracts.
Posted on: 4/29/2009 8:37 PM by Author "maddieone"
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http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8727151
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