RE: Alfa Model Mig 15
Big question gentleman. I live at 5300 feet pressure altitude in Albuquerque, NM and have flown ducted fan gas powered and it's a power challenge. Is anyone out there flying at similar elevations and if so what power package setup are you using? Does the MIG have some aerobatic performance at those conditions? Thanks, Norm
Posted on: 3/9/2006 10:39 AM by Author "rednmc165" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: Bates Bearcat
Go with the prescribed plan set-up. The one I am flying is per the plans and there are no issues. Need more data drop a line. Norm
Posted on: 12/15/2005 1:18 PM by Author "rednmc165" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: IMP T-28 Anyone Build and fly one?
I haven't built from those plans but I've heard they are pretty close to real McCoy. After having built a smaller version of the E model I would honestly say a larger version with a similar configuration would be a great flying model. Overlaying the blown up three views over the IMP would answer scale issues of which could easily be addressed. Know if you want the real cool points with this unique aircraft, you should go with the turbo prop power plant and impress a lot of folks. Fellow YAT lover
Posted on: 11/18/2005 10:57 AM by Author "rednmc165" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Hanger 9 Cosair/Mustang Retracts Question!!!
Spring Air (SA) also makes a retract which will accept the robart struts. The SA has a fail safe so if you loose pressure they will extend because of springs in the air piston. Currently have this set-up and it works great to improves ground handling on hard pavement. Either one works well and you must also purchase the basic air system which includes tank, lines, service valve and retract valve. If you elect to put the small air tank in the fuselage, you must also purchase the quick disconnects for wing removal. Norm
Posted on: 7/8/2005 10:41 AM by Author "rednmc165" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: D&B T2J REQUEST FOR INFO
I have built the beast and could provide some info. It flew at Florida Jets 2000 with the C.G. at about 32%. Norm
Posted on: 12/8/2004 10:01 AM by Author "rednmc165" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Show every one what your F4U Corsair looks like. Come see some nice pics of Corsairs.
Here's my old Ziroli pratice toy.
Posted on: 8/12/2004 9:22 AM by Author "rednmc165" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: New rotating gear design
I would be very interested in the scale 1/5 scale 90 degree rotaters for my Scalemasters project. I concur with the goofy looking over 90 degree extension for the scale issues as well as handling. The slimmer profile and pushing the pivot point closer to the leading edge is very desirable for the scale application. The scale down links would be a bonus but not a show stopper. Can't really tell from the photo, but how is rotation achieved?? CJM style?? Lastly, as mentioned above, I do have a 1/5 scale pratice toy which I would be more than happy to do some OT&E and QT&E with. Thanks, Norm
Posted on: 6/21/2004 5:26 PM by Author "rednmc165" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: F2G Corsair Build Sneak Peak!!!
As noted these are not current. Spoke with Darrel before Toledo and suspect comm again next week. Working on some dimensions so I can setup gear mounts soon. Keep the water from leaking and keep those babies from crying. Are you planning on flying at the Nationals???
Posted on: 4/7/2004 10:50 AM by Author "rednmc165" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: F2G Corsair Build Sneak Peak!!!
Here are a few older pictures. Once I get my scanner working I'll drop in some more. The tail is rigged and covered, fuse is planked as far as I can go as I await the gear. The wings panels are removable and the cowling is in the process of receiving the scoop. Norm
Posted on: 4/6/2004 5:55 PM by Author "rednmc165" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: F2G Corsair Build Sneak Peak!!!
The wing is 93". I only have parts and pieces of the plans. Norm
Posted on: 3/31/2004 3:03 PM by Author "rednmc165" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: F2G Corsair Build Sneak Peak!!!
There is a manufacturer for radial acuators out there already. I have a set for my ailerons only because these things work well and are proven on some large Madera racers. Should clean up the craftman issues for static judging and flat out be cool. I have to say the racers look pretty mean with the gear sucked up and making the show pass, the crowds love it. Norm
Posted on: 3/30/2004 11:52 PM by Author "rednmc165" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: F2G Corsair Build Sneak Peak!!!
You go. I am working on a F2G myself for the upcoming year. I am in the middle of finishing the tail section as I wait for some retracts for my wing. I'll post some pictures once I get them scanned in. Norm
Posted on: 3/30/2004 10:08 AM by Author "rednmc165" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Yellow A-4 wing
Have the 45 incher with a .91 OS and split flaps at 13 lbs dry. I fly this beast at 5500 MSL and the split flaps really stabilize the ship in the landing phase. Compared to my flying partners scale wing A-4, mine is about 20-25 MPH slower. I'd go with the sport wing and the flaps and if you opt for the scale wing I'd still put the flaps on. Norm
Posted on: 3/12/2004 9:10 AM by Author "rednmc165" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Dynaflite Pt-19
Split flaps are pretty easy to install and do match the full scale PT-19A. The flaps tend to provide a little more nose down attitude while flying and is no big deal. With the flaps at about 35-40 % you can turn final then come off the perch with about a 30 degrees nose down level off on the threshold and slow down easily for the picture perfect main wheel landing. No problem. Just don't forget to carry some power because of the drag produced by the flaps. Cheers, Norm
Posted on: 12/18/2003 2:36 PM by Author "rednmc165" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: PT-19
I also have the Dynaflight with a Saito 150, Du Bro soft mount, Robart struts, split flaps and covered with Colortex fabric. Living at 5500 MSL in New Mexico, the Saito 150 and split flaps are handy to have in the summer with Densitty Altitudes approaching 8500. I usually fly around at 40 percent power for scale flights and back off to 30 ish for slow speed inspection passes. The airplane motor combination is wonderful no matter were I fly to beast. It was a joy at the Nationals in Munice because elevation is much lower and the Saitio performed flawlessly the whole the weekend. Scale egg shaped loops and trainer slow rolls usually scored 9 to 9.5s consistantly. At the recommendation of my flying bud I put 3.5 lbs on C.G. to increase the wing loading before the Nationals and I was glad I did. ON the second day of flying, we were faced with a pretty stiff crosswind and turbulance. The 3.5 lbs calmed the floater down considerably with no adverse effects. Of all my toys, I love the PT-19 the most to do closed traffic touch and goes all day long. Flap or no flap landings settle in real nice and frankly looks cool on the mains as you power back up with the slow lift off and shallow climb out. Cheers, Norm
Posted on: 12/17/2003 11:34 AM by Author "rednmc165" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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Saito 450 Radial Shaft extension
Looking to see if anyone out there knows of a manufacturer of prop shaft extensions for the Saito Radial??? Thanks in advance, Norm
Posted on: 10/10/2003 5:03 PM by Author "rednmc165" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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F2G
I am not sure if Bob has a scale model or not. There is a smaller size F2G around somewhere that has appeared at the Toledo show several years ago and at the Historical Society Air Race Suposiom this past year. Norm
Posted on: 8/8/2003 8:13 PM by Author "rednmc165" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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F2G
I am 2/3 complete with the framing up of a 93" F2G as we speak and finishing the 3-views for next years Scale Masters season. There's a lot to change from the F4U to the F2G-1D. When Bob Odegaard rebuilt the full scale one he plugged in the newer wings which are not fabric covered except for ailerons. Panels are different on fuselage and wing with modifications to tail structure, panels and some of the trim linkage. These are just a few of the diffrences from the standard F4U. I am in the holding pattern for Sierra Precision retracts, so if you want to chat, drop a line. There are several other versions of the 1947-49 Cook Cleland racers which may interest you. #74, #94 (both the highly modified all white and white and red), the old #57 with the bigger scoop on top of the cowling and of course #84. Norm Redenshek [email]norman.redenshek@lmco.com[/email]
Posted on: 8/8/2003 4:54 PM by Author "rednmc165" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Power quetions
Thanks guys. This is exactly what I neede to know. I did see Corvin Miller's F4U at the Scale Masters when they were last in Columbus, Ohio. It did sound great and mot of his flying was at 1/2 to 3/4 throttle from what I heard. I also was incorrect in thinking he was using a Siedel. At any rate, I am going to do more looking but I am thinking the radial will be the heat for this serious competition piece. A little excess power would be helpful for the high Density Altitude (DA) in Albuquerque during the summer months which approach 8000 DA. Thanks again for all the inputs, Norm
Posted on: 6/18/2003 2:16 PM by Author "rednmc165" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Ziroli F4U Power
Wondering if anyone has tried using the Radial Saito 450 to power the Ziroli F4U. Any comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Norm
Posted on: 6/17/2003 8:36 PM by Author "rednmc165" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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T-2
Yes, Greg is my scale flying partner and went through the fun with the T-2. You have a great looking ship and wish you the best in your efforts. I know then initial T-2 was not overly successfull but if I had a ship ready to go like yourself, I'd press on with the gained knowledge and try to make it happen. Good Luck as we await your results, Norm
Posted on: 2/19/2003 3:11 PM by Author "rednmc165" in the forum "RC Jets"
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T2 Flight Antics
Yes, the D&B T2 did have some interesting issues at high AOAs. If I remember correctly the wing and stab were set at +2 degrees as the full scale T2. I believe I still have factory drawings which D & B used to design their kit by. Needles to say at AOAs above 30-40 degrees nose up at cruise speed the aircraft would snap to it's back. An exciting thing to experience when operating at the lower altitudes. So cruising around outside of the snap range was enjoyable and the T2 does look impressive with the tall T-tail and tip tanks providing a good siloutte. On landing the aircraft had no bad habits and as a matter of fact, you really did not need the flaps. A word of warning on takeoff. Once you rotate and begin to climb out, keep the nose tracking by starting the turn and loading up the aircraft. If you elect to continue a slow lazy straight ahead climb the nose will continue to raise and full down elevator will not provide any help. As you can imagine, this important safety tip is provided by my misfortune. Wanting to do the long lazy scale climb-out ate my breakfast one sunny Sunday morning and thats the rest of the story. As soon as I see these issues worked out I am on my way to buy another and spend less time engineering and enjoy flying.
Posted on: 2/18/2003 3:51 PM by Author "rednmc165" in the forum "RC Jets"
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C.G.
I had a large 28 oz tank mounted on top of the wing spars as far forward as it could go. Also I had a 4 oz. header tank mounted under the cockpit just forward of the aft cockpit bulkhead. With this configuration I balanced at 25% with tanks half full. Seem to work initially. Norm
Posted on: 2/16/2003 12:19 AM by Author "rednmc165" in the forum "RC Jets"
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D & B T2-J
Yes, I had the D & B Kit and was it an engineering challange to get this ready to go. Upgrades consisted of inlet and exhaust ducting, gear placement, tail rigging and some strengthening. My T2-J (single engine Navy prototype) was powered by the Dynamax/OS .91/JMP II package, used the Spring air retracts with robart struts and contained all usable control surfaces. The jet can be seen on the SKS Florida Jets 2000 VHS tape. OH yes I used a 3 X 3 inch cheater whole Norm
Posted on: 2/12/2003 7:35 PM by Author "rednmc165" in the forum "RC Jets"
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T-2J
I did assemble and fly one of these beasts several years ago. You can see the aircraft on the Florida Jets 2000 tape or Joe Lupton's on the Mid Atlantic Jet pictures. I too thought it would be a good flyer since it was the Navy Trainer. I made inlet ducting, exhaust ducting, created a cheater hole and dropped a Dynamax and O.S .91 in for power. The beast was heavy and exceeded the 7-9 pound target. The C.G and unsettling flying charactoristics were exciting to say the least. With redesign for a turbine toy with todays building tecniques, this could be a great subject even as a single T-2J. I am still undecided about the underslung engine configuration. This engine location and thrust line does present some problems as defined in the basic Navy fighter aircraft publication.
Posted on: 1/13/2003 7:53 PM by Author "rednmc165" in the forum "RC Jets"
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Twin
The 3W 75, is it an in line twin?? Any comments on the Brisson, Sachs, BME or ZDZ twins?? Norm
Posted on: 4/13/2002 8:41 PM by Author "rednmc165" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Sierra Gear
Does Sierra Manufacture a Ziroli F-4U size gear?
Posted on: 4/12/2002 5:46 PM by Author "rednmc165" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Gasser Twin for Ziroli Corsair
What opposing gasser twin will fit inside the cowl of the Ziroli Corsair and provide enough grunt for a scale competion aircraft flying at 5500 feet MSL in the summer? (Albuquerque New Mexico) Thanks, Norm
Posted on: 4/12/2002 5:26 PM by Author "rednmc165" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Y/A A-4 in flight
High speed, no big issues except pay attention to the wing waggle, especially if it's the scale winded version. My flying partner has had several scale winged version and pulling to hard and not paying attention to the waggle will cost you a rebuild. As for the landing, set up is the key. Once you enter downwind, drop the gear and about 30%- 40% flaps and of course add the power to keep the slow speed going. As you enter base to final add some power in the turn, roll out and establish the decent. Manage power as required to get down to 4-5 feet then transition with minimal power to flare attitude at about 2-3 feet and the rest is roll-on. Don't get too crazy with the stearing or you'll be working on wing tips. Norm
Posted on: 3/30/2002 12:58 AM by Author "rednmc165" in the forum "RC Jets"
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Yellow A-4
The newer kit with the fan further forward is great. The benifits are two fold, it allows for saddle tanks closer to the C.G. verses the tanks behind the cockpit. Secondly, the fan is more efficient when placed closer to the inlet opening. Whether it's the sport or scale wing, I'd install the split flaps. This minor modification is well worth the effort and you'll enjoy the results on landing (speed and stability). I have the old version A-4 with the O.S .91 Dynamax, JMP pipe package, split flaps, and spring air retracts and it's a blast to fly. When I moved back to Albuquerque New Mexico I once again pay close attention to warm days with density altitude approaching 8000 on warm days. Needles to say June through September I don't fly it much if at all because of the reduction of thrust. I imagine if I were to do it again I'd install the RAMTEC for the added thrust. Enjoy the kit and watch for the wing waggle in flight, it's talking to you saying you pull much more on the stick and it'll be snapping. Take Care, Norm
Posted on: 3/29/2002 10:01 PM by Author "rednmc165" in the forum "RC Jets"
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