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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-14-2018, 08:25 AM
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Views: 800,763
Posted By Ralph White

NICE. Makes me want to work on my P-51C "Dody". ...

NICE. Makes me want to work on my P-51C "Dody". Having a hard time getting into the painting.
Ralph
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-11-2018, 07:38 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,763
Posted By Ralph White

Have not heard anything on this thread for quite...

Have not heard anything on this thread for quite some time. Any news lately? Or is everyone just flying? I'm still in process of building my 2nd TF P51 C "Dody). Painting has me slowed down. ...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-20-2017, 07:28 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,763
Posted By Ralph White

Chris Nicastro, You should go to Tony Howard's...

Chris Nicastro, You should go to Tony Howard's web site Pacific-scaled-aircraft.com . He has a lot of improvements to the Top Flite P-51. The stab needs raised 5/8". Tony described it very...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-13-2017, 06:53 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,763
Posted By Ralph White

kecarc, I cut one coil off the spring and it...

kecarc, I cut one coil off the spring and it seemed to help. Don't cut more than one coil off at a time. Friend of mine cut 3 or four coils off and it was two soft. I do not try to make 3-point...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-07-2017, 08:57 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,763
Posted By Ralph White

Leo Spychalla (Spychalla Aircraft) is still...

Leo Spychalla (Spychalla Aircraft) is still producing and selling Top Flite 1/5 Scale P-51 fiberglass cowlings and P-51B turtle decks.

Leo, I am sorry that I incorrectly assumed you were no...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-28-2016, 07:44 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,763
Posted By Ralph White

Here's my expo settings on my Futuba 18SZ. ...

Here's my expo settings on my Futuba 18SZ. Ailerons expo -60; Elevator -60; Rudder -55. I fly on low rates all the time (even landing). They are set at Ailerons 55; Elevators 65; Rudder 65. ...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-28-2016, 07:28 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,763
Posted By Ralph White

Rampage. If your asking me. Yes. I use a large...

Rampage. If your asking me. Yes. I use a large amount of expo. I try to fly scale and smooth. My son thinks I use too much and my P-51 is sluggish. I'll get my transmitter and post my expo...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-28-2016, 06:58 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,763
Posted By Ralph White

Does anyone have a Leo Spychalla cowl for the TF...

Does anyone have a Leo Spychalla cowl for the TF 1/5 P-51D ARF that is designed for a 5 1/2" spinner? Doesn't look like Leo is selling them anymore. It does not have to be in perfect shape as long...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-02-2016, 09:29 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,763
Posted By Ralph White

Jeff, Thanks for the pics. Looks like you are...

Jeff, Thanks for the pics. Looks like you are getting things done. I'm to much of a scale person to have a tuned pipe running along the side of the fuse. My P-51 flies just fine with a regular...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-02-2016, 06:42 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,763
Posted By Ralph White

Chris, The Red Nose II looks nice. Is that a...

Chris, The Red Nose II looks nice. Is that a Leo Spychalla cowl for the 5 1/2' spinner?

Jeff, Your welcome. Sounds like your coming right along on your TF P-51. How about some pictures.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-02-2016, 05:34 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,763
Posted By Ralph White

I epoxied about 1 x 1 1/2 inches pieces of 6 oz...

I epoxied about 1 x 1 1/2 inches pieces of 6 oz fiberglass cloth in my TF 1st P-51 (firewall to balsa sides between the stringers). I used 30 minute epoxy to do it. I don't know if it's needed but...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-09-2016, 05:19 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,763
Posted By Ralph White

rampage-1, Take a look at post 3741 on page 150...

rampage-1, Take a look at post 3741 on page 150 (and a few post after that) to see what I feel is necessary mod to the spar box. I learned the hard way. Much, much easier to do the mod to the spar...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-09-2016, 05:41 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,763
Posted By Ralph White

Where are you measuring the wing dihedral? Down...

Where are you measuring the wing dihedral? Down the top surface, Down the bottom surface, or down the center line of the wing? The 3-view I have shows the dihedral at 10 degrees down the center of...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-26-2016, 06:47 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,763
Posted By Ralph White

Jeff, I used the wheels that came with the ARF. ...

Jeff, I used the wheels that came with the ARF. 2 reasons: They are lighter. Also they are just a little smaller diameter than the Dubro 5" wheels so they fit in the wheel wells with less of a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-16-2016, 04:58 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,763
Posted By Ralph White

Jeff, Below are pictures where I raised the stab...

Jeff, Below are pictures where I raised the stab about 1/2 " to a more scale location. One thing you have to do is also raise the elevator push rods 1/2 ". On my build this was fairly easy to do...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-15-2016, 08:13 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,763
Posted By Ralph White

Chris, Thanks for the info on the Hysol 94462. ...

Chris, Thanks for the info on the Hysol 94462. I'm going to give it a try. Hoping MeNard's or Home Depot carries it.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-15-2016, 08:09 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,763
Posted By Ralph White

Jeff, I'll look for some pictures of the stab...

Jeff, I'll look for some pictures of the stab area and post them if I have any.

The apc 21 x 10 worked real good on my P-51 with DLE 55 RA but I didn't care for the shape (looks) of it. I tried ...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-15-2016, 06:02 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,763
Posted By Ralph White

Yes, I changed the dihedral to 10 degrees, I...

Yes, I changed the dihedral to 10 degrees, I also raised the the stab 1/2" to a more scale location. Another very important item: I raised the stab L.E. center line 1/8 inch more than the T.E....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-15-2016, 07:52 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,763
Posted By Ralph White

Jeff, I agree there is not much material in the...

Jeff, I agree there is not much material in the elevator LE. However, I had no problem using the hinge points on the elevators. I did have to cut the hinge point off a little so they did not go...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-14-2016, 07:42 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,763
Posted By Ralph White

Jeff, I used Robart Hinge Points on all control...

Jeff, I used Robart Hinge Points on all control surfaces. I believe they were the 3/16" size but not sure. I also used the hinge points that come with the Top Flite P-51 ARF. I have used CA...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-13-2016, 08:24 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,763
Posted By Ralph White

Top Flite has not fixed the wing gear problem for...

Top Flite has not fixed the wing gear problem for nearly 15 years. Doubt if they fixed it now. Balsa shear webs in the landing gear area will not fix the problem. Plywood is necessary.

Pleased...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-13-2016, 01:31 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,763
Posted By Ralph White

Chris, Does Dave Brown have a 5 1/2" spinner for...

Chris, Does Dave Brown have a 5 1/2" spinner for the P-51?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-13-2016, 01:19 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,763
Posted By Ralph White

Here are the pictures that show how I handled the...

Here are the pictures that show how I handled the 1/8" plywood shear webs in the area right behind the fiberglass wheel wells.

#1 On the back side of spar you will notice the 1/8" plywood shear...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-11-2016, 06:30 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,763
Posted By Ralph White

Your welcome Jeff. I have a couple more pictures...

Your welcome Jeff. I have a couple more pictures to post that show how to handle the area right behind the fiberglass wheelwell where the solid center spar stops and the 1/8" plywood sheer webs...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-10-2016, 07:32 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,763
Posted By Ralph White

Yes, DO THE WING REINFORCE NOW or rebuild the...

Yes, DO THE WING REINFORCE NOW or rebuild the wing and reinforce after you rip the gear out on a less than perfect landing. Much easier to do it now. Ask me how I know. Also you will find a lot of...
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