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Forum: Kit Building
08-14-2008, 04:16 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,172
Posted By bull51

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Mustang,

Keep going. Believe me, I know (we all do) how frustrating it gets with this kit. But, it'll all be worth it in the end. I'm looking forward to your maiden!

bull
Forum: Kit Building
07-31-2008, 04:34 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,172
Posted By bull51

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

gords,

That's great to hear. Congrats on the successful flight!
Forum: Kit Building
07-20-2008, 06:43 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,172
Posted By bull51

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Yes, I have looked at that kit, but I'm not really up to another kit build. I would much rather go the ARF route. I want to get in the air a soon as possible.


Post crash analysis.....I've...
Forum: Kit Building
07-19-2008, 09:19 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,172
Posted By bull51

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

I dont have the money for it right now, but its definately on my Christmas list. I'd have her ready for next summer. For now, I'll have to settle for a smaller model in the .40-.50 range. Along with...
Forum: Kit Building
07-19-2008, 01:19 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,172
Posted By bull51

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Redwulf,

To answer you question a few posts back, I started flying with a NexStar Select trainer. Then I built a Tower Fun 51...that's a profile P-51 (in case you arent familiar). Next was my U...
Forum: Kit Building
07-19-2008, 06:40 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,172
Posted By bull51

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Redwulf,

Even with a full gas tank, you think she was still tail heavy? Man oh man, to think I put weight in the tail.

I was doubting my skills after the first flight, but no longer. I...
Forum: Kit Building
07-18-2008, 09:27 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,172
Posted By bull51

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

My goodness, Mustang. Not sure what all that means, other than the CG that the plans call for is wrong? Makes the plane tail heavy? You would think, with the popularity and age of this kit, these...
Forum: Kit Building
07-18-2008, 02:48 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,172
Posted By bull51

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Thanks guys..


Well after the frist flight went bad, I kept her a little nose heavy, or so I thought. Followed Top-flite's spect to the letter......gear down....ready to fly minus fuel. I'm...
Forum: Kit Building
07-18-2008, 06:48 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,172
Posted By bull51

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

I dont think this is a radio problem. I'm using 2.4 ghz spread spectrum. Not to mention, after she rolled she was reponding to my inputs, I just could not recover in time. The good news, once again,...
Forum: Kit Building
07-17-2008, 03:52 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,172
Posted By bull51

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Well, took her up for a second flight today. It went very well......at first. Takeoff was smooth as can be. She kept nosing up though. Had to put in a lot of down trim. Made a couple of passes, then...
Forum: Kit Building
07-15-2008, 01:24 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,172
Posted By bull51

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Michael,

Well, you are a mind reader. I was out at the fied sunday to do just what you suggested. A few high speed runs on the mains. Then put her up! But, the wind was so bad I was afraid one...
Forum: Kit Building
07-13-2008, 03:20 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,172
Posted By bull51

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Well, I went to the field for another attempt at a flight, but it was too windy. I'll have to wait until Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning.

bull
Forum: Kit Building
07-09-2008, 06:29 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,172
Posted By bull51

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Keep plugging along, Mustang. I think both those color schemes are sharp.

Well, I think my stang is ready for another flight. All back together and re-balanced. Just waiting for my new props...
Forum: Kit Building
07-04-2008, 08:45 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,172
Posted By bull51

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

I dont wish that type of luck on anyone, but it is somewhat comforting to know I'm not alone here. I'm ready to patch the covering back together. As soon as i patch her up, she'll be ready to go! Not...
Forum: Kit Building
07-01-2008, 09:33 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,172
Posted By bull51

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

N1EDM,

It was fairly muggy, but only about 75 degrees. I fly first thing in the am, around 830 - 900 am, if at all possible. The winds were about 10-15 mph, from the south. Upon lift off, the...
Forum: Kit Building
07-01-2008, 05:28 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,172
Posted By bull51

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Redwulf,

Thanks. You must have been reading my mind. Im gonna put her back in the air and fly her wings off. Just patching the fuse up now. all structural repairs on the fuse are complete. Then...
Forum: Kit Building
07-01-2008, 03:01 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,172
Posted By bull51

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Well, I'm not on the horse yet, but construction is under way. That's right. My stang is being pieced back to gether as I type. It's not going to be easy, nor will she be a pretty as before, but...
Forum: Kit Building
06-30-2008, 09:35 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,172
Posted By bull51

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Mustang,

Thanks for all the info. OS manual says 16x6-8. I took that to mean 16 daimeter x pitch between 6 and 8. I opted for the 16x8. not sure why. I did not tach before flight. but thank God...
Forum: Kit Building
06-30-2008, 02:46 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,172
Posted By bull51

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Thanks, Mustang,

total weight was 11lbs 12oz. dry. The engine was an os 120 pumper, 16x8 prop. Winds were from the south, moderate. I could not gain any air speed. She was uncontrollable, as...
Forum: Kit Building
06-30-2008, 09:18 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,172
Posted By bull51

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Hey guys,

Well, here's the maiden fight report..and it's not good. Crash and burn. She got in the air quick, but was uncontrollable. I tried to bring her around and pick up some air speed, but...
Forum: Kit Building
06-07-2008, 09:17 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,172
Posted By bull51

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

what I did was trim the leading edge (mating side) to the angle on the plans, then I cut it to the suggested length, then I lined it up on the plans. Let the outside edge hang over until the last rib...
Forum: Kit Building
06-04-2008, 03:24 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,172
Posted By bull51

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Well, lesson learned (for me at least). I used the finger method to balance my spitfire. Turns out, I was way off. Needed 1 1/4 oz in the nose. I assume this is not going to make it any easier to get...
Forum: Kit Building
06-04-2008, 06:27 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,172
Posted By bull51

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

TeamMuir1,

Well, my spitfire is a Peonix Models and its junk! Serves me right for going with an "unknown" manufacturer. But, I just wanted a practice plane to prepare me for the P-51. I crashed...
Forum: Kit Building
06-03-2008, 06:12 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,172
Posted By bull51

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

I thought most of the nose over issues were upon landing, not take-off. Has anyone had nose over on take off? If so, how did you fix the problem?
Forum: Kit Building
06-03-2008, 12:43 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,172
Posted By bull51

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Well hello again everyone! Good to see some of us are still here.

TeamMuir1,

About the center of gravity, what issues did you have with the CG set to the plans specs? I just put a Spit...
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