RE: LA7 Info / Research / Build - Scale Wings
Mario at Seidel Props sent me these photos this morning of my new 32x18 prop for the LA7. Looking forward to seeing which Seidel Prop works best 33x16 or 32x18... My family is in the middle of a move to Maryland so it will be a few months before I can get back to this LA7 project.
Posted on: 8/19/2012 8:20 AM by Author "wxman2" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: LA7 Info / Research / Build - Scale Wings
If anyone is aware of a person looking for a trailer setup for RC planes, I have one for sale at: http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=862664
Posted on: 8/9/2012 2:28 PM by Author "wxman2" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Sist FW190A8 1:4
If anyone is aware of a person looking for a trailer setup for RC planes, I have one for sale at: http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=862664
Posted on: 8/9/2012 2:25 PM by Author "wxman2" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Sist FW190A8 1:4
[quote]ORIGINAL: BobH Hmm don't tempt me.. [/quote] Tempt... Tempt... Tempt... Bob, I could use some help with rims for my LA7... I am just not going to get to that for a while. Packing sucks; only seems to get harder but almost have all my hobby stuff packed. It surely isn't like my Navy days with just a seabag or two.
Posted on: 8/6/2012 3:59 PM by Author "wxman2" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Sist FW190A8 1:4
[quote]ORIGINAL: BobH Ahem John, I'll be glad to "store" one while you are busy moving etc :D [/quote] If you want to get started on one for me; I will be glad to drop it off...
Posted on: 7/30/2012 5:04 PM by Author "wxman2" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Sist FW190A8 1:4
Picked up the Sist 1:4 last week and they just fit... This is far as I am going to get for a while because we are in the process of buying a home, selling a home, and moving 180 miles.
Posted on: 7/30/2012 4:06 AM by Author "wxman2" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: CARF-Models P-47 Thunderbolt
[quote]ORIGINAL: Cub_Boy wxman2, That prop is a WORK OF ART !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FANTASTIC JOB !!! ;-) [/quote] Thanks Cub_Boy... Mario at Seidel Props is great to work with and will build whatever custom prop you want: Currently Mario is working on the following for me: Turbo Raven 3-Blade 27x14 max RPM 7300 that will be powered by SPT5v3 Another 4-Blade 28x6 for CARF P47 A 3-Blade 32x18 for LA7
Posted on: 7/27/2012 9:33 AM by Author "wxman2" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Sist FW190A8 1:4
[quote]ORIGINAL: BobH John, Good job buddy. Thanks for picking up one for me LOL. [/quote] Hey Bob... No shipping cost and local delivery to your club; could you ask for anything more ;) I do hope to be able to bring the P-47 to the PGRC Warbird Fly In in Sept. I need to get with Graham to see if we are still on track for shipment in late August (crossing my fingers)
Posted on: 7/24/2012 7:30 AM by Author "wxman2" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Sist FW190A8 1:4
I will be picking up two of the 1/4 scale SiSt FW190 on Wed… But it will be a bit of time before I start on either one of them because I found out today my family and I will be moving to MD for a new job. Once I get the kit, I will post whether it is a model A4, A8, or can be either with included parts.
Posted on: 7/23/2012 4:08 PM by Author "wxman2" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Sist FW190A8 1:4
Here is another photo that shows two bulges, but the hood does look to be flat There are two other people that already have this kit, my one of them can confirm what the production kit looks like.
Posted on: 7/8/2012 3:13 PM by Author "wxman2" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Sist FW190A8 1:4
[quote]ORIGINAL: BeasleyBunch That is the gun hood of an A7 or A8... The bulges were added to accommodate the change to the larger MG131 machine guns. Really like that checkered cowl ! [/quote] Here are two more photos of what must be the 1:4 prototype
Posted on: 7/8/2012 3:03 PM by Author "wxman2" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Sist FW190A8 1:4
A quick search of wikipedia to compare the look of an A4 to A8, makes me believe the new 1:4 scale version is an A8.
Posted on: 7/8/2012 2:08 PM by Author "wxman2" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Sist FW190A8 1:4
[quote]ORIGINAL: fw190d9 Does the SisT come with an A8 gunhood? I thought it only came with an A4 and earler flat hood. E. [/quote] It is advertised as an A8, but I really don't know the difference between a A4 and A8. Here is some additional photos I have... I will have to do some research so that I know the differences between the two.
Posted on: 7/8/2012 2:01 PM by Author "wxman2" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Sist FW190A8 1:4
Is anyone aware of this plane being rc modelled before? Focke Wulf Fw 190 A-8 of JG 4, flown Pvt. Wagner; the aircraft was downed by american anti-aircraft fire during operation "Bodenplatte". It was captured by american troops after making an emergency landing. The ETC 501 was removed and the engine repaired for ground trials. The attached image is free to share under the w:en:Creative Commons Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license per author B. Huber.
Posted on: 7/8/2012 8:44 AM by Author "wxman2" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Sist FW190A8 1:4
[quote]ORIGINAL: BeasleyBunch Glad to read you are pleased with your Seidel prop. Since I have changed engines from the EVO99 to the Moki 150 I have been interested in looking into the Seidel prop. I have sent several emails, via their web site, looking for a quote/delivery for a 1/4.5 scale 190A prop, but so far no response...? Any suggestions? [/quote] I know that Mario at Seidel is extremely busy with business; one of those things when you make a great product. He told me that he is on his third version for a prop for my Turbo Raven to make sure it is just right before shipping it. Talk to Götz at www.teamaeroscale.com; it is my understanding that Götz has the rites to the U.S. for these props and that is who I have been purchasing them through. Just a note, the wait time is about four months from the purchase date.
Posted on: 7/7/2012 7:51 AM by Author "wxman2" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Sist FW190A8 1:4
[quote]ORIGINAL: BobH wxman you comming to WOD this year? If so I'll look for you. [/quote] I had hoped to fly the P47 at WOD this year, but that did not work out. I am planning to drive up and spend a day at WOD, maybe Thrusday or Friday. I will PM you... The plan now is to bring all three planes next year.
Posted on: 7/7/2012 6:59 AM by Author "wxman2" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Sist FW190A8 1:4
I am discussing a FW190 prop with Seidel props that will have the hub rings milled into the wood. Mario made props for my P-47 and LA7, and I am extremely pleased with how they turned out.
Posted on: 7/7/2012 2:48 AM by Author "wxman2" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Sist FW190A8 1:4
[quote]ORIGINAL: FokkerD7 I will subscribe to this thread also. I have the same kit I hope to be starting soon. I might do the zebra winter scheme not sure of the Sq. yet need to pull me documentation out again. Good luck with you're built. What is your motor of choice.? [/quote] Going with Moki 250 in all three planes
Posted on: 7/6/2012 8:06 PM by Author "wxman2" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Sist FW190A8 1:4
[quote]ORIGINAL: t_burley [quote]ORIGINAL: wxman2 [quote]ORIGINAL: t_burley look forward to your build, you do great work [/quote] Thanks Todd... I am going to try to work on the LA7 and this FW190 at the same time. Still have a lot of work to do on the LA7 and for some reason the wing and body are matching up well which is going to take extra work to make that look right... [/quote] awsume
Posted on: 7/6/2012 8:04 PM by Author "wxman2" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Sist FW190A8 1:4
[quote]ORIGINAL: t_burley look forward to your build, you do great work [/quote] Thanks Todd... I am going to try to work on the LA7 and this FW190 at the same time. Still have a lot of work to do on the LA7 and for some reason the wing and body are matching up well which is going to take extra work to make that look right...
Posted on: 7/6/2012 7:44 PM by Author "wxman2" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Sist FW190A8 1:4
I got the following in the works: CARF P-47 - Kansas Tornado II 42-26249 operated by 405th FG/510th FS Scale Wings LA7 1:3.5 - Blue tail 97 I hope you guys don't mine me going down the same path with JG54 Red 1 as you did...
Posted on: 7/6/2012 6:21 PM by Author "wxman2" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Sist FW190A8 1:4
[quote]ORIGINAL: BeasleyBunch Are those landing gear from "AS-Scale"...over in Germany? [/quote] I am not sure who makes the landing gear; you could contact Götz and ask him... http://www.teamaeroscale.com/sistfw190A1-4.html Also, thanks for confirming the RLM24... John
Posted on: 7/6/2012 4:39 PM by Author "wxman2" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Sist FW190A8 1:4
My plan is to model Red 1 with the JG54 as flow by Leutnant Hans Dortenmann
Posted on: 7/6/2012 4:32 PM by Author "wxman2" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Sist FW190A8 1:4
Here is a nice 1:48 scale FW190A-8, Hans Dortenmann 2/JG54 France, June 1944: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234912857
Posted on: 7/6/2012 4:19 PM by Author "wxman2" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Sist FW190A8 1:4
It looks like the group stripe were made offical in February 1945... 20 February 1945 "B.Br.Nr.2/45 g.Kdos. Subject: Jagdgeschwader Markings Encl: 1 By the order of the Reichsmarschall and for purposes of improving aerial recognition, Jagdgeschwader aircraft are to be marked by fuselage-encircling colored stripes as indicated in the appended enclosure. Attention of troops down to platoon level is to be drawn to these markings which should simplify the recognition and distinction of our own aircraft." Unit Colour of Stripes RLM Designation ... J.G. 54 bright blue (24) I could use some help with determing the correct color for the JG54 Bright Blue? I see RLM 24 Blue, but I am not sure I would consider this Bright Blue.
Posted on: 7/6/2012 3:30 PM by Author "wxman2" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Sist FW190A8 1:4
I will be starting a Sist FW190A8 1/4 scale plane here in a few weeks. Here are some images of the kit and scale parts.
Posted on: 7/6/2012 3:13 PM by Author "wxman2" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: LA7 Info / Research / Build - Scale Wings
[quote]ORIGINAL: germrb John, I saw the kit the other day for the first time on Gotz's website. Thanks for the photos, very impressive. The item that caught my interest was the spinner/fan assembly. I have been trying to talk myself into installing a Moki 250 in my 1/4 scale La-7, but am very concerned about the overheating. The FW spinner in close enough to scale, if it will fit. The addition of the fan may aid the heating problem. Would you please post the spinner/fan dimensions. My cowl is 12" with an 11 1/4" opening. Happy 4th, [/quote] Bob, I will send you the measurements as soon as I can...
Posted on: 7/4/2012 6:06 AM by Author "wxman2" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: LA7 Info / Research / Build - Scale Wings
Here are some kti photos I got...
Posted on: 7/3/2012 4:00 PM by Author "wxman2" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: LA7 Info / Research / Build - Scale Wings
Update on the LA7 status.... Hoping to get back to work on a plane next week, but have had a change of plans. I just could not resist the new 1/4 scale Sist FW190. Hope to be able to go pick it up next week from Vogelsang.... The LA7 will be put in long term storage for now until I get at third Moki 250
Posted on: 7/3/2012 3:21 PM by Author "wxman2" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: LA7 Info / Research / Build - Scale Wings
I am very pleased with how the rudder turned out... Have to say I was a bit nervous there for a while because it was looking pretty bad with all the cutting I had done to the rudder. Now just need a bit more bondo around the horn and some additional sanding.
Posted on: 5/24/2012 5:43 AM by Author "wxman2" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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