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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-20-2017, 11:34 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,744
Posted By rampage-1

So you cut an inch off the spring inside, I take...

So you cut an inch off the spring inside, I take it. The first time I read it I thought you cut an inch off the strut.
Then replaced that inch with a softer spring.

I use inflatable tires to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-28-2016, 09:21 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,744
Posted By rampage-1

That's about what I use on my Warbirds. I like...

That's about what I use on my Warbirds. I like the the soft touch when flying . 60% is about mt average setting. I don't use dual rates , one less switch to worry about. IMHO
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-28-2016, 07:24 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,744
Posted By rampage-1

Do you use any expo?

Do you use any expo?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-16-2016, 01:59 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,744
Posted By rampage-1

Funny, just last week a guy at our club told me...

Funny, just last week a guy at our club told me the same thing when he found out that I was building a TF P-51.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-14-2016, 10:53 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,744
Posted By rampage-1

FWIW- Interesting article taken from Pacific...

FWIW- Interesting article taken from Pacific Scale Aircraft http://www.pacific-scaled-aircraft.com/psa_mustang_scale_improvements.htm

Dihedral – the Top Flite GS kit has a little over 1/2 what...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-13-2016, 02:46 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,744
Posted By rampage-1

6 degrees on each wing

6 degrees on each wing
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-13-2016, 12:58 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,744
Posted By rampage-1

Nice video

Nice video
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-12-2016, 06:32 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,744
Posted By rampage-1

I went over to my neighbors and his Real Mustang...

I went over to my neighbors and his Real Mustang has 6 degrees of dihedral, that's where I came up with the real one.I don't understand how I could be substantially short if you are saying the real...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-12-2016, 03:54 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,744
Posted By rampage-1

Hi Chris FWIW-Today I doubled checked the...

Hi Chris
FWIW-Today I doubled checked the dihedral on the wings of the TF P51 ARF not a kit. The angle was at 4 1/2 degrees from the factory . The pictures below shows the wing joiner with the 4 1/2...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-10-2016, 04:53 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,744
Posted By rampage-1

Yep, I purchased it based on price plus I had a...

Yep, I purchased it based on price plus I had a $70 coupon from Tower Hobby to use
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-10-2016, 04:50 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,744
Posted By rampage-1

Yes that's one place that has them ...

Yes that's one place that has them

http://www.texasrcplanes.com/p5mugiscwiai.html
http://www.taildraggerrc.com/monster-scale-96-p51d-arf/
http://www.vqmodel.com/NewVQModel_46size/p-51b.html...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-10-2016, 10:31 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,744
Posted By rampage-1

I forgot to mention, I flew a VQ Model P-51 96...

I forgot to mention, I flew a VQ Model P-51 96 inch, a week ago. rated up to 100cc . The guy had a 116cc inline in it and it flew great. Fiberglass Fuselage and built-up wings. I think it came with...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-10-2016, 05:25 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,744
Posted By rampage-1

I agree, many years ago I would do a super scale...

I agree, many years ago I would do a super scale but in the last 20 years, I just build ARF's and fly. I usually never keep a plane more then 25 flights. If the plane has not met it's expiration...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-09-2016, 09:22 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,744
Posted By rampage-1

Thanks for the info. I guess I should have...

Thanks for the info. I guess I should have purchased the Hangar9 P-51 or Aeroworks P-51.
I might as well rip the crap covering off and glass and paint it like I use to on other models. I am getting...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-09-2016, 03:57 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,744
Posted By rampage-1

You mentioned-- However, if you don't open and...

You mentioned-- However, if you don't open and fix the shear webs, you WILL have a wing in pieces before long.

Is this more of a landing gear issue on how weak the design is, in holding the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-09-2016, 09:52 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,744
Posted By rampage-1

P-51

Dihedral of a plane
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-08-2016, 07:49 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,744
Posted By rampage-1

Read my thread #3840, I never said that the real...

Read my thread #3840, I never said that the real P-51 was 10 degrees
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-08-2016, 05:57 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,744
Posted By rampage-1

Chris Did you change the angle of the...

Chris

Did you change the angle of the retracts when you went with the 10 degree of dihedral ?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-08-2016, 05:44 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,744
Posted By rampage-1

Well tomorrow there be two after I get it glued...

Well tomorrow there be two after I get it glued up. After I maiden it I will let you know how it does. Of coarse that will be in a few weeks I hope. I have to fit the motor and retracts, etc.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-08-2016, 04:57 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,744
Posted By rampage-1

Well, I was working on the wing tonight and just...

Well, I was working on the wing tonight and just as you said, the wing was at 6 degrees dihedral from the factory.
I cut a 1/4in off the bottom of the wing joiner at a tapper to the center and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-05-2016, 02:30 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,744
Posted By rampage-1

Hi Keep me updated when you start to mount the...

Hi
Keep me updated when you start to mount the TP 70cc in the Mustang.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-04-2016, 02:22 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,744
Posted By rampage-1

That's why I try to never use UPS. GreyHound...

That's why I try to never use UPS. GreyHound Express is half the price and in 15 years has never damaged a plane. Ups is running 50% for a 20 year period, FedEx about 10% or less . Tower has always...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-03-2016, 03:26 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,744
Posted By rampage-1

I hate to hear about the crash. You might know I...

I hate to hear about the crash. You might know I just ordered all these items a month ago, go figure.
Also, what caused the crash?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-03-2016, 06:05 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,744
Posted By rampage-1

[QIUOTE=ThunderBoat42;12209315]http://www.rcuniver...

[QIUOTE=ThunderBoat42;12209315]http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2160629 The Tp70 that's popular in Europe. Not bad for $600, I got 2 of them for testing and working on...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-02-2016, 08:38 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,744
Posted By rampage-1

What 4 stroke motor are you using?

What 4 stroke motor are you using?
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