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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-07-2018, 01:59 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,745
Posted By masteromodels

rossmick I have built a number o f the Top-flite...

rossmick I have built a number o f the Top-flite P-51's over the years . The ARF'S should come in around 20 lbs . The ARC'S come in around 24 to 25 lbs. depending how far you go with it . The stock...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-12-2014, 06:28 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,745
Posted By masteromodels

Go to home depot and buy a tube of household...

Go to home depot and buy a tube of household GOOP. It is great for what you are doing plus it is great for canopy's . It stays flexible but you cannot pull off the object you glued , but if you lit...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-06-2012, 05:07 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,745
Posted By masteromodels

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

If it is the arf version it should weigh appox. 20 to 22 lbs. unless you add a lot of extras. If it is from the Kit It could weigh up to 25 to 27 lbs. The Arc shoud be around 22 to 24 lbs. I have...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-06-2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,745
Posted By masteromodels

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

I 'am a little confused when you say your triple rate slide switch. the slider on the side of the radio is just a slide lever ther is no triple or dual rate on that lever,

thanks Bob
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-06-2012, 04:24 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,745
Posted By masteromodels

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

I just use full flaps almost all the time except when it is windy enough that you do not need them . You have enough to worry about when landing then have to worry about what switch and how much to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-06-2012, 03:40 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,745
Posted By masteromodels

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

I have a couple of 9 C Futabs and I just use the slider switch on the lft side for the flaps , this way I can keep my finger on the elev. and airelon with my right hand and use my left to slide the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-06-2012, 10:29 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,745
Posted By masteromodels

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

I have one with a BME-50 that pulls it nice and another one with an OS BGX 3500 that also pulls it great in fact just as fast as the one with the BME although thre BME will pull harder on the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-06-2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,745
Posted By masteromodels

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

Ok. It would not post the photo. I had with problem before with RCU. I do not know why. Can anyone help ?

thanks Bob
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-06-2012, 05:27 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,745
Posted By masteromodels

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

Here is a picture of my TOP-FLITE P-51 with the SPYCHALLA COWL and a OS-BGX and a J-TEC in cowl muffler.

Bob
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-26-2012, 11:56 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,745
Posted By masteromodels

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

Hey Leroy check the height of the canopy. It looks like you have it mounted to low. The frame on the sliding part should just be touchinh yhe fuse. frame and the front windshield is to low. Esay fix...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-16-2012, 05:30 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,745
Posted By masteromodels

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

I had approx. 400 flights on my P-51 arf before it crashed and that was from radio failure. I now have about a 100 flights on my new one and have not had any constuction issues. Maybe I 'am lucky but...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-09-2011, 11:55 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,745
Posted By masteromodels

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

You have to change the way it is mounted , The ARF wing bolts at the back and dowels in the front. . The kit bolts in the front and dowels in the rear.. I know because I have done it.

thanks Bob
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-05-2011, 11:45 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,745
Posted By masteromodels

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

You are way overpowering that model, It was not designed for that much. If you decide to use the ZDZ80 I would also beef up the center section of the wing with some carbon fiber , also beef up the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-05-2011, 10:47 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,745
Posted By masteromodels

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

Did you use any of AERO-TECH ascessories ? The canopy in the photo looks more like their's You did a beautifull job on her. Is the DAVE BROWN spinner come with a center bolt or is it bolted to the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-05-2011, 07:14 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,745
Posted By masteromodels

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

For the fellows that used the modified cowling from leo , whose spinner did you use and the cost. I purchased the P-51 ARC and I want to make the front end to look more scale. I have been flying a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-25-2010, 10:56 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,745
Posted By masteromodels

RE: nice picture

I have been flying 2 of the Top-Flite P-51's for a few years now and I have been using the Robart Retracts in both . One is a B-model built from the kit and the other is the ARF and I have not had...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-17-2007, 09:41 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,745
Posted By masteromodels

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

HERE ARE SOME PICTURES OF MY FRANKENSTEIN TOP FLITE P-51. THE WING AND TAIL GROUP ARE FROM MY BUILT UP P-51 KIT AND THE FUSE IS AN ARF. I CTASHED MY KIT VERSION BUT SAVED THE WING AND TAIL GROUP...
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