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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-13-2018, 10:43 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,739
Posted By Destroyer of Airplanes

LDM, I'll keep the offer in mind. My guess is...

LDM,
I'll keep the offer in mind. My guess is if you scale them up and present them here they will sell.

Warbird Guy,
Those were great, thanks very much
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-13-2018, 02:30 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,739
Posted By Destroyer of Airplanes

Warbird Guy, We ordered a spare canopy,...

Warbird Guy,

We ordered a spare canopy, built a wooden frame around it to maintain it's shape. We then filled the canopy with Hydrocal (plaster). Now that it is dry I have to sand off all the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-12-2018, 06:37 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,739
Posted By Destroyer of Airplanes

Hi Guys, I'm about ready to start my second...

Hi Guys,
I'm about ready to start my second Lysander. Galen B and I special ordered uncovered and unpainted Lysanders from SIG. Our planes arrived last week. We are going to do our best to build...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-21-2016, 08:27 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,739
Posted By Destroyer of Airplanes

dmyers, Sorry to hear your maiden didn't go too...

dmyers, Sorry to hear your maiden didn't go too well. I agree the cg as published is too far forward. I still haven't got it worked completely out yet. To get mine under control full up trim was...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-03-2016, 12:01 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,739
Posted By Destroyer of Airplanes

Recently I have installed a Lake Microsystems...

Recently I have installed a Lake Microsystems Airspeed indicator in the left wheel pant of my Lysander. The system reports true airspeed. Here are a few shots of the installation. As soon as we get...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-03-2016, 11:35 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,739
Posted By Destroyer of Airplanes

I just measured mine. It is 27 inches tall at the...

I just measured mine. It is 27 inches tall at the top of the canopy.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-21-2016, 03:17 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,739
Posted By Destroyer of Airplanes

Today I flew her four flights. Flight one I was...

Today I flew her four flights. Flight one I was nose heavy, very heavy. Since I had installed 9.5 ounces of extra lead in the nose that was expected. I used all of my up trim to compensate. On flight...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-18-2016, 11:09 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,739
Posted By Destroyer of Airplanes

Zippi, ...

Zippi,
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-17-2016, 09:59 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,739
Posted By Destroyer of Airplanes

Zippi, I tried to fly her, but when I did...

Zippi,

I tried to fly her, but when I did the flight controls check the left elevator started quivering so that put a stop to flying. Since then I have replaced the medium servos in the horizontal...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-15-2016, 06:02 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,739
Posted By Destroyer of Airplanes

Zippi, I didn't get to fly her this weekend....

Zippi,

I didn't get to fly her this weekend. Just prior to taxing for takeoff thee left elevator servo started fluttering and vibrating. I didn't have a replacement servo of that size so that can...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-09-2016, 11:48 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,739
Posted By Destroyer of Airplanes

Zippi, Can't answer your question now, I...

Zippi,

Can't answer your question now, I plan to fly her this weekend.

Paul
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-06-2016, 09:08 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,739
Posted By Destroyer of Airplanes

I built the exhaust stack this afternoon. ...

I built the exhaust stack this afternoon.
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-06-2016, 09:04 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,739
Posted By Destroyer of Airplanes

The pilot I used is six inches tall from the...

The pilot I used is six inches tall from the waste up and four inches across the waste. He is slightly big for this cockpit, but he is the best I had. He is probably somewhere half way between 1/5...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-06-2016, 10:10 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,739
Posted By Destroyer of Airplanes

The dummy radial is a Williams Brothers 1/5 scale...

The dummy radial is a Williams Brothers 1/5 scale WASP product Number 308000. http://www.williamsbrothersmodelproducts.com/rc.html
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-05-2016, 08:45 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,739
Posted By Destroyer of Airplanes

I've been making some progress. Got the motor...

I've been making some progress. Got the motor mounted as well as the dummy radial. The receiver is mounted and wired and the cowling is in place.
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-29-2016, 10:05 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,739
Posted By Destroyer of Airplanes

I got it at a swap meet a couple years ago. I am...

I got it at a swap meet a couple years ago. I am always on the lookout for pilots.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-29-2016, 09:25 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,739
Posted By Destroyer of Airplanes

Galen, Good idea for mounting the magnets....

Galen,

Good idea for mounting the magnets. That solves my problem. The cockpit is as finished. Now on to making the landing gear a one piece deal.
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-26-2016, 08:38 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,739
Posted By Destroyer of Airplanes

This is probably the easiest ARF to build I have...

This is probably the easiest ARF to build I have seen. The hardware package is good and everything seems to fit properly. The mounting holes for all the servos are just slightly undersized. I am a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-23-2016, 10:42 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,739
Posted By Destroyer of Airplanes

Guys, Check out this URL. Lots of Lysander...

Guys,

Check out this URL. Lots of Lysander pictures and information there. https://www.scribd.com/doc/234216992/Aeroplane-Icons-Lysander
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-23-2016, 10:18 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,739
Posted By Destroyer of Airplanes

Calen, I haven't started on the control...

Calen,

I haven't started on the control horns yet. I'll look for you tomorrow. I did install the tail wheel and cables. Your dry fit looks good are the struts held of with wood screws or are there...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-22-2016, 02:21 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,739
Posted By Destroyer of Airplanes

Zippi, The HS 225 MG at 6 volts rated out...

Zippi,

The HS 225 MG at 6 volts rated out put is 66.7 in oz. One on each side should be plenty. If it was a fighter I would be looking to go over 100 in oz for each. I do however wish I had seen...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-22-2016, 02:14 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,739
Posted By Destroyer of Airplanes

Galen, I have an extra cowling. I can do it...

Galen,

I have an extra cowling. I can do it for you, just let me know how much you want taken out. Also are you aware of the Warbird fly in in Monroe Saturday.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-21-2016, 08:34 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,739
Posted By Destroyer of Airplanes

I shortened the cowling 2 1/4 inches. I simply...

I shortened the cowling 2 1/4 inches. I simply cut a plug out of the middle and re glassed the inside. Another surprise I found tonight the rudder and elevator servos require minature servos. The...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-21-2016, 04:55 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,739
Posted By Destroyer of Airplanes

Probably 12s. First thing I noticed is the...

Probably 12s. First thing I noticed is the cowling is 2 1/4 inches too long. It looks kind of funny. They probably did that for the gas motors. I'll be shortening my cowling tonight. I'm totally...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-21-2016, 08:48 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,739
Posted By Destroyer of Airplanes

They are fiberglass. I will be powered by an AXI...

They are fiberglass. I will be powered by an AXI 5345.
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