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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-19-2017, 09:08 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By MX240

Wow, this website sure is a mess anymore. To...

Wow, this website sure is a mess anymore.
To answer your question about lose cowls...get some of these and use.
Don't but rubber inside the cowl.
RTL Fasteners - Hobbies, Radio Control, ( R/C or...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-17-2017, 05:38 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By MX240

Buy some rubber faced washers. Works on my...

Buy some rubber faced washers.
Works on my warbirds
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-26-2015, 06:58 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By MX240

My 3" flap setting is taken next to the fuselage....

My 3" flap setting is taken next to the fuselage.
You will be happy with the results.
I know...it looks a little extreme.
With a little added idle power you can set this bird down any where on...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-25-2015, 06:27 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By MX240

Years ago on my first TF P-51 I tried landing...

Years ago on my first TF P-51 I tried landing without flaps also. Not good! The plane either floated or bounced to it's landing. Finally got mad and dropped full flaps and wonderful landings...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-26-2015, 08:37 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By MX240

And remember ...on any air retracts leave some...

And remember ...on any air retracts leave some extra airline inside the wing so you can pull out and work on your gear in your hand without cutting the air lines.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-26-2015, 08:27 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By MX240

TF Gear Mountings

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2132612You will have to go back and just look for pages with pictures and you will be their.
I have had three TF Mustangs and loved them...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-19-2015, 06:07 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By MX240

One more reason I stick with air all these years....

One more reason I stick with air all these years.
Old fashion I know.....but still works.
A pre-user of Kraft electrics back when.
Jim
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-23-2014, 06:20 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By MX240

A BIG 10-4 on that sjhanc. All my later TF...

A BIG 10-4 on that sjhanc.
All my later TF P-51's have the fixed tail wheel....and less nose weight also.
I have never heard any of my friends say, "your tail wheel is still down?'
I also use one...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-22-2014, 02:44 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By MX240

Been a long time flyer of this bird and I have...

Been a long time flyer of this bird and I have never seen the fuel tank this far back??
All my tanks are pushed up into the nose. Ya, there is a slight trim change as flight proceeds.
Not saying...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-23-2014, 05:32 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By MX240

I am using a DA 50.....but I am NOT having any...

I am using a DA 50.....but I am NOT having any over heating issues with this engine.
I guess from my past experience I error on the side of caution and use this set up (tin dams) on most of my...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-16-2014, 04:42 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By MX240

Heating issues....Place a tin dam on the engine...

Heating issues....Place a tin dam on the engine stand-offs to stop overheating the carburetor and causing the engine to go lean.. Zip tied through punched holes.
I do have a small "slot" in the top...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-12-2014, 05:50 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By MX240

The four 51's I have put together I epoxyed the...

The four 51's I have put together I epoxyed the scoop to the wings......but I have cut out the back part to get to the wing bolts if I ever have to.
Makes a good hand hold also if you leave a half...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-17-2014, 06:38 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By MX240

PS... I have found when the wheels are "up" in...

PS...
I have found when the wheels are "up" in the locked position you need to be able to turn the wheel while in the well.
Maybe not "spin" but at least be able turn it.
Jim
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-17-2014, 06:32 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By MX240

Yes, rub it in that your weather is good enough...

Yes, rub it in that your weather is good enough to fly while most of us here in the states have the worst winter ever. :)

All four of the TF Mustangs I have put together I have had to take my...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-16-2014, 01:50 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By MX240

Don't forget you have covering to be placed in...

Don't forget you have covering to be placed in their yet. That will take up some room.
You will want a little space in there placing the wing on the fuselage. I always tilt the back of the wing up...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-14-2014, 04:39 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By MX240

With this type of wing joining I like to cut a...

With this type of wing joining I like to cut a small "V" in the end of the plywood joiner to give some place for the excess epoxy to go if I get crazy with too much glue.
I have never heard of a TF...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-21-2013, 06:56 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By MX240

Interesting sound with the four blade. Another...

Interesting sound with the four blade.
Another one of those up elevator takeoffs.
Be careful don't let that tail come up..ha-ha
But with that rough field surface I suppose it has to be that way....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-05-2013, 06:55 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By MX240

Another thing about landings is that wing better...

Another thing about landings is that wing better be producing "some" lift at touch down or she will balance for sure.
If that means adding power the last foot or so.....I think that is the reason...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-04-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By MX240

No mater the wind condition I use full flaps on...

No mater the wind condition I use full flaps on every landing. I have tried half flaps which create lift and darn near wrecked the plane. I do not want flaps creating lift. I want all the drag they...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-01-2013, 12:23 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By MX240

RE: Scale cockpit - Wow

Yes that is a cool set of action pics.
I go to the work of finding the mounting brace pictures and the page gets turned so you need to go back one page (122).
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-01-2013, 08:47 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By MX240

RE: Scale cockpit - Wow

You can't see it......but that new wood goes clear to the front of the leading edge where it meets a length of 1/8 ply epoxyed to the back of the leading edge.
Be carefull when drilling that front...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-01-2013, 08:41 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By MX240

RE: Scale cockpit - Wow

I found these pictures of beefing up the front mounts.
Plus I drill out the Robarts for bigger wood screws.
Something you can do even if the plane is already built.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-01-2013, 06:26 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By MX240

RE: Scale cockpit - Wow

My thoughts on above questions......
I have never seen in the last 6-7 years I have been flying these TF P-51's of anybody shredding a wing in flight. I think they are darn strong. Only when I try...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-18-2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By MX240

RE: Scale cockpit - Wow

Ya, stick the 4-40 wire control rods through the plastic tubes....line up the horns....at the right angle. I drilled a 1/16 hole through two holes to hold it and installed the two screws and then...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-18-2013, 03:34 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By MX240

RE: Scale cockpit - Wow

I have used the TF black horns on all four of my 51's the last ten years and never had a problem. TF has good plywood in the right spot along with the two lengths of metal screws to attach then. The...
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