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08-09-2012, 09:31 AM
11-08-2011, 04:52 AM
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Posted By v6goose

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

Agree with Fujiman... soft (or non-rigid) mounting gas engines is an invite for trouble.

Good luck.
03-04-2009, 10:55 AM
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Posted By v6goose

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

Interesting...

I would still seek the measurement from someone with the engine in hand... call me skeptical :)

That may well be the distance, its up to you to alter your standoffs to suit...
03-04-2009, 08:06 AM
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Posted By v6goose

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

Hey Mike...

I don't know about the DA50 as I own a DL50 which is 170mm (6.69" ) from the back of the supplied standoffs (where it all connects to the firewall) to the prop driver.

They are...
03-03-2009, 11:38 AM
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Posted By v6goose

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

This is easier to explain with a sketch.

White - Fuselage centreline
Blue - Engine
Red - Engine box
Yellow - Cowl

From left to right:

Sketch 1. Everything straight, no...
03-03-2009, 11:08 AM
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Posted By v6goose

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

Hmmm... I replied to this earlier but it dissappeared. Wierd.

Yes, the propshaft will be centred, that is the whole reason for the offset. I would still calculate the offset for your particular...
03-02-2009, 03:27 PM
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Posted By v6goose

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

Hey Mike...

Measure between your stand-offs both left/right and up/down, divide by 2 and put the offset cross on the firewall right in the middle.

Basically ignore the centre of the...
03-02-2009, 02:59 PM
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Posted By v6goose

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

Yes Mike...

The offset vertical line you see (on the right of the centreline when viewed from the front) is to put your prop spinner back in the centre of the cowl. Your firewall has right...
09-11-2008, 09:04 AM
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Posted By v6goose

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

Congrats Airnondas, great job....

Goose
06-25-2008, 01:55 PM
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Posted By v6goose

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

You're on the exact same path as me John...

Good pix!

Goose
06-25-2008, 08:32 AM
03-14-2008, 09:13 AM
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Posted By v6goose

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

Cool...

Another supplier to add to the list for future projects...

Cheers

Goose
10-24-2007, 06:19 AM
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Posted By v6goose

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

Hmmm... very cunning. I like the mechanism for the tailwheel there Gunny... nice... but what is the other linkage on your tailwheel servo?

I'm following your thread with great interest like all...
02-22-2007, 10:45 AM
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Posted By v6goose

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

Hey Ed...

Thanks a lot. This is the real-world info i was talking about.

You have done a great job of the install !

Thanks again


Goose
02-20-2007, 03:54 PM
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Posted By v6goose

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

Great! Its little gems like this that we dont find anywhere else :D

Cheers!


Goose
02-20-2007, 03:19 PM
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Posted By v6goose

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

Sweet. Thats the sort of feedback i wanted to know.

How much does your bird weigh, and how would you rate the performance with this engine?

Cheers!


Goose
02-20-2007, 10:59 AM
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Posted By v6goose

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

Hey n9331v ...

Have you installed the after-market fan for your engine?

I was pretty keen on this engine till i saw all the overheating issues and i have gone off it.

Got some pix of...
08-28-2006, 07:19 AM
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Posted By v6goose

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

Hi Ken...

Thanks for the info on your project, very interesting, and there will be a few building these that go down the route of 'extra's from the likes of Aerotech - me being one!

Keep us...
07-25-2006, 09:03 AM
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Posted By v6goose

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

Hmmm thanks for that info...

The new ZDZ 50 RE looks pretty good...

I may bump that one up the list...

Cheers

Goose
07-25-2006, 08:05 AM
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Posted By v6goose

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

Hey Ken...

Do you think there would be much work and merit in installing a prop drive extension on the Brison 3.2?

You say it flies well with this engine, so an extension would allow that...
07-24-2006, 07:39 AM
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Posted By v6goose

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

Hi Ken...

I'm interested to know why you dropped the Revolution 50 in favour or other engines as I am planning to install one in my TFG P51...?


Cheers


Goose
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