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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-01-2015, 06:48 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By FBaity

On my TF Giant P-51 there is a separate servo for...

On my TF Giant P-51 there is a separate servo for just tail wheel steering, on that servo I reduced travel and increased expo to prevent the ground loop tendency's.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-10-2014, 06:12 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By FBaity

I have used the stock Robart tail wheel retract...

I have used the stock Robart tail wheel retract unit ,air, with home mage centering springs shown in this thread, stock Top Flite doors with rubber bands for years. I change out the door rubber bands...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-06-2014, 08:40 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By FBaity

66 It looks great !

66

It looks great !
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-31-2013, 04:34 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By FBaity

Tru-Turn, expensive but beautiful....bought used...

Tru-Turn, expensive but beautiful....bought used from RCU.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-21-2012, 04:09 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By FBaity

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

Very good advice, exactly how mine flies.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-05-2011, 07:09 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By FBaity

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

+ 1 for having a pilot.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-22-2011, 04:42 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By FBaity

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

Ref rubber bands: I have used several different sizes with good results.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-19-2011, 05:13 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By FBaity

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

I have seen the SF Power Expander Pro do the same thing to a club members aircraft last year. I use a old school set up with JR 10X transmitter and 10 channel reciever on my TF GS P-51 so I can't...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-30-2011, 03:52 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By FBaity

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

I have maybe 50 flights off of a good grass runway. I am a very experienced flyer with weekly experience for most of 40+ years in RC. When I assembled my TF GS ARF I was of the mind that all the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-15-2011, 01:40 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By FBaity

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

Wow, the old thread is still alive. I flew my Doll this past weekend for the first time in a year tunning up for a Warbird event here in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The GS TF P-51 is such a pleasure to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-18-2011, 06:39 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By FBaity

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

Is that racer a Top Flite Giant Scale 84" P-51 that has been the subject of thid thread?

Frank Baity
AMA 38026
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-06-2010, 05:32 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By FBaity

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

rcs, I used the recommended CG with good results.

Frank Baity
AMA 38026
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-10-2010, 11:17 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By FBaity

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

Wonderful thread ! I used this thread to assemble my TFGS P-51 five years ago(which I still have)and this thread was and still is a great source of accurate information.

Frank Baity
AMA 38026
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-21-2010, 05:01 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By FBaity

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

mihelone,

Nice pics, thanks.

Frank Baity
AMA 38026
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-04-2010, 04:12 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By FBaity

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

fujiman,

You may not be aware that the rudder servo and tail wheel servo are two separate servos on this aircraft.

Frank Baity
AMA 38026
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-03-2010, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By FBaity

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

mihelone.

I believe Leo's post has merit and should be investigated by measuring from the fuselage center line to each wheel's longitudinal center line. That being said, it seems apparent that...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-02-2010, 11:07 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By FBaity

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

This thread continues to be a wealth of good information on the GS Top Flight P-51. I assembled mine several years ago from a ARF kit and this thread was of great assistance to me in component...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-14-2010, 10:14 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By FBaity

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

DA-50 and Keleo custom exhaust....yea baby. I wish I had made those choices when building my TF P-51. I have a Moki-210 in mine and it makes plenty of power but makes a mess on the fuselage and is a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-19-2009, 06:10 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By FBaity

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

I too can't believe this thread is still active after all these years. I sold my P-51 but it remains in my shop. The owner and I fly it once a year at the local warbird event. I also had problems...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-29-2009, 07:13 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By FBaity

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

Leo,

That sure looks nice. Keep the pics coming.

Frank Baity
AMA 38026
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-16-2009, 09:19 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By FBaity

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

Does anyone know where I can obtain replacement bubber bands used on the tail wheel doors on the Top Flight Giant Sale kit?

Thanks

Frank Baity
AMA 38025
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-23-2008, 03:43 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By FBaity

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

My Big Beautiful Doll has felt sensitive in pitch axis several times on landing which I thought was probably EXPO adjustment or something. Right at touch down if I get the nose up and try to float in...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-06-2008, 05:19 PM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By FBaity

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

Novato,

Very good advise!!

Frank Baity
AMA 38026
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-29-2008, 11:37 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By FBaity

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

Cobra, trust me you will love it. I also assembled the ARF and found it flys like a big pattern plane. I should say take off and landing are not pattern plane like but after you get that gear...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-29-2008, 10:59 AM
Replies: 4,089
Views: 800,740
Posted By FBaity

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

Cobrs, looks really good man!

Frank Baity
AMA 38026
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