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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-28-2015, 05:56 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By aghost

Pics of my installation. Generally my goal is...

Pics of my installation. Generally my goal is something that works and kind of looks OK, not to worried about scale and really good looks. This installation was pretty much trouble free and even...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-07-2015, 04:44 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By aghost

rossmick, good looking cradles. Regarding the...

rossmick, good looking cradles. Regarding the potential nose sheeting damage on the P-51. The front portion of my assembly stand actually had a 3" x 3" pvc square covered with thick foam, not just a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-03-2015, 06:15 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By aghost

rossmick: I had a transport cradle (probably...

rossmick: I had a transport cradle (probably similar to sjhanc's) and an assembly cradle. This picture is of the two. The front portion of the assembly cradle can slide on the rails to fit different...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-16-2015, 04:49 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By aghost

Interesting reading about the retract air...

Interesting reading about the retract air problems. My experience was totally different. At least a half dozen different planes over 10+ years and only once did an air retract not deploy. My fault...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-12-2015, 05:20 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By aghost

I had Robart retracts, then went to Sierras (main...

I had Robart retracts, then went to Sierras (main gear only) in my TF GS P-51. The Sierra's worked really well for me. I don't remember having any gear or gear mount problems after I installed the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-11-2015, 01:45 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By aghost

Good video of a good flight. That is some rough...

Good video of a good flight. That is some rough terrain you fly over. thanks.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-04-2015, 07:02 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By aghost

sjhanc - two great looking planes. what a day...

sjhanc - two great looking planes. what a day that was for you.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-31-2015, 07:03 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By aghost

Mpizpilot - Regarding tailwheel retract/doors - ...

Mpizpilot - Regarding tailwheel retract/doors - Do you have some centering springs on the tailwheel? If not, that may help.

Brian
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-09-2014, 06:57 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By aghost

hang in there, rossmick.

hang in there, rossmick.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-13-2014, 05:34 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By aghost

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

Someone earlier in this thread has a picture of his removeable air scoop. I found the picture but not the actual post.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-16-2014, 11:35 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By aghost

Eric_Monster: Here's a thread with an electric...

Eric_Monster: Here's a thread with an electric version.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/rc-warbirds-warplanes-200/8109498-1-5-top-flight-p-51-electric.html
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-03-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By aghost

Valve Floater: Do not move the batteries back....

Valve Floater: Do not move the batteries back. That moves the CG back. Unless you really know what you are doing, do not do that.

You don't need to measure the flap throw. Your comments were...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-03-2013, 06:10 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By aghost

Valve Floater: What throw do you have in your...

Valve Floater: What throw do you have in your flaps (inches down or degree)? Have you tried landing it with half-flaps? If so, does it still nose over?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-13-2012, 07:31 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By aghost

RE: Scale cockpit - Wow

Offhand, I can think of three TF P-51 deadsticks. Two with the gear up had little or no damage. The other with the gear down, tore the gear out. Down was a mistake because the plane was over tall...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-20-2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By aghost

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

Wow, that's a first class setup. What prop will you use on that ZDZ?<div><div>
</div><div>Brian</div></div>
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-19-2012, 04:23 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By aghost

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

Bdsbob: Here you go. A few comments:
1. The gear, wheels, and retract cover were totally installed and working before i started on the gear doors.
2. The gear door hinges have superglue and screws...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-19-2012, 12:54 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By aghost

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

BDSBob: I don't have any with that kind of detail. Its no problem to get a few this evening and get them posted.<div>
</div><div>Brian</div>
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-11-2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By aghost

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

Bdsbob: Got the Sierra retracts, ARF gear doors, but just bent wire for the door arms. Seems to be working OK.

Brian
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-05-2012, 09:41 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By aghost

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

spitfire: I bought a replacement ARF wing in Oct, 2011. Been sitting here in the packaging. I opened it up after seeing your question. Both wing halves are the same. The shear webbing that can be...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-21-2011, 06:47 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By aghost

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

No 8 1/16" x 7/8" . I got a SIG package of them several years ago - SIGSH359

One on each side seems to work well. I may replace them once or twice during a season.

Brian
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-05-2011, 02:19 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By aghost

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

If you haven't seen it, there's a good description of the shear webbing mods on page 51 of this thread (posts 1262 and on).

Brian
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-04-2010, 08:52 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By aghost

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

mihelome, my TF P-51 suddenly began trying to ground loop sometime ago. I found one of the retract mounts was cracked. The crack was not enough to noticeable unless you really looked for it. I knew...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-31-2010, 10:46 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By aghost

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

DLEVETT: The retract/shear web mods info starts about post #1261, by gary9648.

Brian
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-24-2009, 08:51 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By aghost

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

I have a couple of 2 foot long air tubing extensions I use between the fuse and wing connectors so I can leave the wing and fuse apart for my oiling activity. I put a couple of drops of oil in each...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-21-2009, 09:01 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By aghost

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

I use Ester 100, a vehicle air conditioner lubricant. Got it from CarQuest. Probably other automotive places have something similar. I have used it in a couple of sets of Robart retracts for 5 years...
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