RE: ziroli duantless build 09
I was planning to make a box to mount the engine also. Will the fill with weight. Splitzed have thought about your control rods for the elevator. Are you going per plans using 2 exiting out under the stab or try to hide internally. I am going to try to fab a T or some other engineering marvel to hide the linkage. Bryan
Posted on: 11/13/2009 4:00 PM by Author "mistral12" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: ziroli duantless build 09
looking good! I just started to place my plans on the table tonight. table was almost not big enough[:D] BTY thanks for the invite to your thread. I don't feel so alone on this one!
Posted on: 11/3/2009 12:56 AM by Author "mistral12" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: top flite corsair build questions
Here are some pics of the finished bird!
Posted on: 11/2/2009 10:17 PM by Author "mistral12" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: top flite corsair build questions
Got the RCV adjusted finally! Idling down to 1500 and max to 5100 with the 3 blade! Finishing the cowl cuts ofr the muffler and I think I am going to just put a hole in the top for the starter. I'll post some picks! Getting ready to start on the ZIroli SBD. Just got back from the Wings over Houston Air Show. Great warbird collection there!
Posted on: 11/2/2009 5:11 PM by Author "mistral12" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: ziroli duantless build 09
Great to see that someone else is attempting to build this beast. I gor one the box ready to start. This is my first "plan only" warbird. I just finished a TF corsair 60. Glassed and painted with gear doors and retracts. I have yhe dauntless kit form lazzer lizzard and a Zenoah GT 80 in the box also. I am kindof worried abaout not having an "instruction book" to follow along but its nice to have someone else attempting this plane. I a little confused on the ruddder and elevator linkage. I was wondering if just plain old robarart large scale hinges would work? Also I found a book that is supposed to be the "bible" of detail on the dauntless from areo publishing in Spain. I ordered one lets see if I actually get it! Good luck on your build![:D] http://www.aeronaval.net/theaircraft.html
Posted on: 11/2/2009 4:32 PM by Author "mistral12" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: top flite corsair build questions
Joe, Thanks for the input on both post. I finally think I have this stress maker dialed in. I even put the 16x10 master air screw on and got it maxed to 5200 and even idled down to 1650! I only have a slight hesiatation going from idle to full throttle. I also found that my max throttle is slightly before full open on the carb. Is the hesiatation too lean or rich? Should I better just leave it alone? Thanks for the trick finding the right nedle points. I'm getting close to try to fly or crash this thing! I evev started it with my hand held starter from the front!
Posted on: 10/1/2009 11:00 PM by Author "mistral12" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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120SP idle question
I have just purchased a 120SP. Got it running on the bench with 1.5 gallons of Omega10. Engine is running ok at mid and high with little vibration. But, I am having trouble with the idle. At less that 2000 it wants to die. Dumb question but the instructions talk about adjusting the idle needle but where is it? Is it under the carb and is it the small flat head screw? Also, the instructions talk about the "secondary needle" under running in instuctions what is that? DO I need to break in more before I get good idle?
Posted on: 9/29/2009 12:00 AM by Author "mistral12" in the forum "RCV Engines Support"
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RE: top flite corsair build questions
Joe, My muffler finally exploded today[&o]. I lost the tap on the nipple and had to retap it and I welded the end on. I bought a flexible muffler tube this weekend and I think I am going to use it in the plane. I am frustrated now with the idle. I cannot get it idle below 1800 to 2000 without is trying to stop. I'm scared to mess with the needle too much since it runs great at mid and top. Dumb question but is the idle screw inside the bottom of the carb. Is it a reg screw needing a screw driver. Should I try to adjust it? Is it too rich?
Posted on: 9/28/2009 10:56 PM by Author "mistral12" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: top flite corsair build questions
Joe, Fired up the 120SP! I ran 1 gallon of wildcat 10 and then started on omega 10. It is running smooth and had little vibration even at the start! It is finally idling around 1400-1500. Top rpm is 5400 with a 18x12 prop. I want to try a 16x10 master air 3 blade. Have you tried to start yours from the front? Mine seems to turn over fairly easy.
Posted on: 9/27/2009 9:04 PM by Author "mistral12" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: top flite corsair build questions
Joe, Your planes looks great. Man, that thing flew like a rocket! That crash scared the @#$ out of me but I was so glad you were able to reapir it so easily! Do you think mine would be easier to fly with the 90 versus the 120?
Posted on: 9/23/2009 8:54 AM by Author "mistral12" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: top flite corsair build questions
Almost at the end![:D] But, I have a issue. I still need to paint the stars and bars and place a few decals. I just weighed what I have so far: Plane with reciever, battery, fuel tank and prop without engine is 8lbs 15oz. With rcv120 SP is 11lbs 3oz I have a new RCV 120SP but could I get away with a 90SP after fully completed. That sure would be nice!
Posted on: 9/22/2009 11:28 PM by Author "mistral12" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: WHO IS COMING TO BOMBERFIELD'S B-17 GATHERING/BIG BIRD SEPT 2009?
Hey does anybody know what time I should be there on Sat as a spectator?
Posted on: 9/18/2009 3:41 PM by Author "mistral12" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Building a Top Flite GE 1/8 scale F4U Corsair
Hey NCIS Could you help me with the size of your Stars and Bars and the lettering/numbering. I hoping to order some stencils but I need to know the correct measurments?
Posted on: 9/2/2009 10:55 PM by Author "mistral12" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: top flite corsair build questions
I am finally at the point of final paint and trim. I am planimg to use stencils for the stars and bars and lettters. Does anybody know the size of the star and bars and the lettering/numbers. The decals in the kit seem small. I'm planning to use GetSetencils.
Posted on: 9/2/2009 10:51 PM by Author "mistral12" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: top flite corsair build questions
I know I tried 3x last night to get the pics right! Thats a great idea to use the foil tape. I bought a small gravity feed sprayer to try with my compressor. Did you order new stencils or dry transfers for your bird. Bryan
Posted on: 5/16/2009 12:08 AM by Author "mistral12" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: top flite corsair build questions
Hey Joe thanks for asking. Been kind of slow with kids and the end of school. I sanded and filled the fuse ready for panel lines and final prime. Finally got one gear door working. Will finsh the other side and hope to prime the wing this weekend!
Posted on: 5/14/2009 1:00 AM by Author "mistral12" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: top flite corsair build questions
Joe, What size chart tape did you use? Did you do the soldering iron trick for the rivets? What size brass tube did you usse?
Posted on: 4/23/2009 9:54 AM by Author "mistral12" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: top flite corsair build questions
I think I'm going to buy a cheap ARF Corsair like the park zone and learn to fly it before I go out and wreck this money pit. I aleady have a 100" Ziroli dauntless waiting for me after I finish this Corsair. I got a short kit from lazer lizzard and all the sheet and stick balsa from Lone star balsa. Someone was dumping the cockpit kit, bomb release, canopy and retracts on ebay and I got that stuff for 200! Reading, this phane is supposed to be easly to fly and build. It doen't have any wheel bay doors. Lazzard lizzard has a stuka short kit for around 80 on ebay you ought to look at that!
Posted on: 4/18/2009 10:53 AM by Author "mistral12" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: top flite corsair build questions
Joe, Thanks for the input! Have you thought of your next project?
Posted on: 4/17/2009 10:00 PM by Author "mistral12" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: top flite corsair build questions
Joe Thanks for the info. I will try cutting a opening in the side. I was trying to mount the hinge on the inside of the well instead of through the side. I think your way will be better since it will allow the hinge higher clearance above the sheeting. Hanks again. I will post how it works.
Posted on: 4/17/2009 8:34 PM by Author "mistral12" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: top flite corsair build questions
Joe I think that is a good idea. Tie that beast to a tree and see what trust you get. I bit you will be surprised! I was starting my gear doors last PM and trying to figure out the best way to do the hinges to produce the least amount of gap at the hinge side of the door. I got some sonic tronic hinges to try. What hinges did you use? It seems that the edge of the door will hit the sheeting of the wing on mine unless a have a big gap between the edge of the door and the sheeting.
Posted on: 4/17/2009 12:05 PM by Author "mistral12" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: top flite corsair build questions
Hey Joe I got the wing totally glassed. Now starting on those crazy gear doors! Just finished cutting out the doors and started hinges. I placed the last piece of glass on the tail tonight. Did you glass your flaps and Ailerons or just cover with resin? What did you decide about the engine RCV or electric? I just got a 16 3blade master from tower. I thought I would try it and use a 18 2 blade for break in on my 120sp. i cannot believe I have been working on this silly thing for a year[:@] I have Ziroli Dauntless in the box waiting to start but I am learning alot about building before I start that monster! Bryan
Posted on: 4/16/2009 12:03 AM by Author "mistral12" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: top flite corsair build questions
Plans call for a 12oz but if a 14oz fits go for it. Just make sure that you have enough room for some foam to wrap the tank to hold it in place.
Posted on: 4/15/2009 8:26 PM by Author "mistral12" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: top flite corsair build questions
Hey Joe Did you use the diluted acetone bondo spot putty mixture to seal the fiberglass after one coat of resin or did you apply a second coat of resin? bryan
Posted on: 4/8/2009 2:23 PM by Author "mistral12" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: top flite corsair build questions
[&o] Joe Don't give up on the mighty RCV yet!
Posted on: 4/8/2009 12:18 AM by Author "mistral12" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: top flite corsair build questions
Joe That looks awsome. You did a great job! If I rember right this was your first glassing job also. You are a giving me a goal to reach with mine. I hope mine turns out half as good as yours. I just finished glassing my wing last night. I think it came out ok. I need to sand the fuse down and get it glassed too. I used EZ LAM and .75 cloth and it seems to work well. I tinking of xing the RCV muffler and building a more scale muffler out of copper tubing and splitting it to each side of the bottom fuse just behind the cowl. Kind of like I see on your plane. Reading it seems like a OS muffler mount will fit te rcv. Is this right? [color=#990000]What a great job! [/color]
Posted on: 4/7/2009 12:31 AM by Author "mistral12" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: top flite corsair build questions
rcman08 Are you building the 1/5 or 1/8th size. If you are building the 1/5 look at this thread http://www.rcscalebuilder.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5535&PN=2. It has a get build from start to finish. I have restarted my 1/8 build and have just finished glassing the wing and I'm almost read to glass the fuse. I will help you where I can. Ask away!
Posted on: 4/6/2009 10:41 PM by Author "mistral12" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: 90sp Vs 120sp for multi blade props
Hey guys glad to see others are looking at the RCV engines. Joe, I guess you finally got your Corsair close to being finished. I too am close! I got the 120SP also because of the weight issue. I am trying to figure out the fuel issue. What are ya'll using and where did you get it? WHat would be a good cheap prop for break in? Joe do you have a post anywhere of you Corsair would love to see it!
Posted on: 4/3/2009 11:13 AM by Author "mistral12" in the forum "RCV Engines Support"
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RE: Ziroli - SBD Dauntless Build Thread #2
Have you gotten your retracts yet? I have been looking on ebay no luck.
Posted on: 2/17/2009 11:27 PM by Author "mistral12" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Ziroli - SBD Dauntless Build Thread #2
I am glad to see someone else taking on this beast. I have one setting in the box from lazzard also. I bought the cowl from Ziroli and found the retracts and full cockpit on ebay both for 150.00! I'm trying to finish a Corsair first before I start this monster so work out all the kinks for me. Does anyone know of a parts list for all the balsa sticks and stuff? Good luck!
Posted on: 1/24/2009 11:13 AM by Author "mistral12" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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