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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-28-2015, 07:11 AM
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Posted By gary9648

I believe I posted a photo in that here a long...

I believe I posted a photo in that here a long time ago. I used wooden blocks carved to fit strut and then glued and strapped them in using a piece of aluminum can and screws to hold strap to wooden...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-20-2015, 11:35 AM
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Views: 800,762
Posted By gary9648

exactly like I did mine years ago and it has...

exactly like I did mine years ago and it has stood the test of time and many flights
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-15-2015, 12:28 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,762
Posted By gary9648

First, I can not believe this thread is still...

First, I can not believe this thread is still alive and well. My TF Mustang is now 13 years young and still flying. As some of you know I converted it to the C model razor back and then glassed and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-07-2010, 09:22 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,762
Posted By gary9648

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)

I have been flying mine now for over six years. Mine was one of the first produced. I have always balanced mine at the recommended CG with a 5-10 degree nose down angle. Nose heavy war birds fly...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-20-2009, 11:15 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,762
Posted By gary9648

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)

Sorry to hear of your delima Mike. Just list everything on RC Universe classifieds and you will get better coverage to all that are looking to buy. I would go with Pay-Pal for all payments. It's not...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-08-2009, 07:03 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,762
Posted By gary9648

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)

Yes and No. There is not a prescribed kit from Top Flight for the larger model. There is one for the 60 size Mustang. Now don't get your pants all up in a bunch yet...hehehehhe Now go to Tower...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-17-2009, 06:33 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,762
Posted By gary9648

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)

I would say they have enough power for the primary flight controls, but I think you should use 1110-130 in.oz. servos for the flapsif you are using 45-50 degrees of flap movement. This will keep your...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-21-2008, 10:28 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,762
Posted By gary9648

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)

Did the rear webbing wood have vertical grain wood in it? If so that is great news. I still think that you need plywood webbing out past the landing gear bay, and better joints on the ribs to the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-20-2008, 02:29 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,762
Posted By gary9648

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)

Sir, you really have to love complicated scale aircraft to keep flying them . My love for WWII warbirds and even civilian scale aircraft that use retractable undercarrages are labor intensive. If you...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-19-2008, 11:00 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,762
Posted By gary9648

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)

Check with Daryll Tenny at Sierra, I have used his control valves with no problems, and they are ajustable.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-27-2008, 11:50 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,762
Posted By gary9648

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly Thread

Amen to that Brother!!! Those oilite bearings will never alllow your wheels to grab either. Can you imagine this photo with plastic wheels? This is my TF ARF converted to a "C" model, glassed and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-27-2008, 08:15 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,762
Posted By gary9648

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly Thread

Yes Eagle, the door is on the lower scoop. There is a panel there on the real aircraft so I just cut it out, added the hinge and inside support to stiffen the area of the hatch. Then built the back...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-18-2008, 06:04 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,762
Posted By gary9648

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly Thread

Mike you can use doll house piano hinges or also Jerry Nelson has the small piano hinges that you just cut to length. I along with a lot of others use small rare earth magnets to hold the hatch in...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-19-2008, 07:50 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,762
Posted By gary9648

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)

Flew my C Mustang today at the Dayton, Ohio air show along with members and friends of the Buckeye Aero-Sqaudron. we have been starting the morning flying at this large full scale airshow since 1981....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-18-2008, 09:12 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,762
Posted By gary9648

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)

MMontella, Excellent plane. Great building and finishing job!!!!
Dolittleraider, I am using a Xoar 18/12 with my Fuji50EII. With the DA you may be able to use a 20/12. This will give you a lot of...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-09-2008, 10:59 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,762
Posted By gary9648

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)

I got to thinking ( I know thats hard to believe...LOL) but the Mustang never had a tendency to nose over on take off or landing, so I put the plane back on my balancer and found the GC had moved...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-07-2008, 12:52 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,762
Posted By gary9648

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)

Hello all, got another four landings on the Mustang today on grass field. One was a bouncer (four I think) and one got a little to nose down and stoped on her spinner. Did not even knick the prop....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-26-2008, 09:37 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,762
Posted By gary9648

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)

Michel,
First, DO NOT USE CA hinges on the elevator or rudder. They will break at the horn location first then work there way out to the tip if you continue flying it. Use Dubro large pinned hinges...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-25-2008, 08:30 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,762
Posted By gary9648

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)

I have both, TF Mustang and the Fiberclassics Mustang. Not to mention a Nosen Mustang. Just remember this. The BIGGER they are the easier they are to fly!
Gary
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-23-2008, 05:58 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,762
Posted By gary9648

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)

I have been flying mine now for over three years. I balanced mine on the recommended CG with the nose down by 10-15 degrees. The model uses very little elevator for pitch control. You my be setting...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-29-2008, 06:36 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,762
Posted By gary9648

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)

OK gang, I flew the Mustang from our grass field today. The grass was long, being cut as I type. Alas, I hate to tell you that I got lucky today and greased all the landings, no bounces or hard...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-28-2008, 01:54 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,762
Posted By gary9648

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)

Hello all, I have yet to fly my modified Mustang due to weather conditions here, hope in the next few days! News update on my friends Mustang wing repair. While flying at the Mint Julip (in extreme...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-11-2008, 07:33 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,762
Posted By gary9648

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)

No problem buddy. I loose things on my bench and look for them all over to find them sitting there staring up at me. It happens to all of us mortals.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-10-2008, 07:10 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,762
Posted By gary9648

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)

Michel, look on page 27, right hand column under Mount the Engine. It says the distance from the firewall to the thrust Washer is 7 1/2" to 7 3/4" (190-200mm)
Gary
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-03-2008, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,762
Posted By gary9648

RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly (1ST MISHAP!!!)

Sorry to hear they have not changed the design of the wing. If you let the wing set in a dry climate the covering will probably wrinkle some due to shrinkage of the wood. I have recieved some and...
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