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Forum: Kit Building
08-24-2007, 07:13 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By chalre

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

N1,

I have the CJ retracts as well and have had no issues with them. I do recommend the robart adjustable valve actuator to help control the air flow. The CJ's are mor robust than the robarts,...
Forum: Kit Building
08-11-2007, 11:19 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By chalre

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

N1-

An OS 91 2 stroke will not be to much power. I have seen 2 stroke 120's in these and they haul a--! A friend of mine in Denver has a TF p-47 with a YS 140 in it and it moves. I personally...
Forum: Kit Building
06-18-2007, 10:19 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By chalre

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

I am using a YS 91 which has plenty of power. Utilizing a pump makes things much easier without worry of fuel issues. You can always buy an aftermarket pump for around $30.00 for your OS 120. Perry...
Forum: Kit Building
06-08-2007, 12:41 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By chalre

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

I have a ys 91 and a 16oz tank. I havent pushed it yet, but I anticipate about 12-16 minutes flying time.
Forum: Kit Building
05-24-2007, 11:54 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By chalre

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

IB BUCK,

What I did is I made some large square "U" shaped mounts out of plywood and attached them to more of the ribs. I then made triagle shaped supports that attched the ribs on the opposite...
Forum: Kit Building
05-14-2007, 11:43 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By chalre

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Zope,

The gentleman who is standing towards the nose of the F-100 is Mark Taylor. He flies out of the club here in Fresno and is a retired fighter pilot,. I have only seen his F-100 once during...
Forum: Kit Building
05-14-2007, 10:25 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By chalre

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Tig,

It's not an issue of being tail heavey, it has to do with thrust. Mustangs want to climb because of the wing design. I own two and both want to climb as throttle is increased. The best...
Forum: Kit Building
05-10-2007, 11:04 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By chalre

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Tic

I have both an all red and a red/white combo spinner. I was originally going to go with the white and red combo, but the faded all red spinner looks more realistic with the era in which it...
Forum: Kit Building
05-10-2007, 12:40 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By chalre

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Well I took my p-51b out for its first flight today. It flies awesome! I have a YS91AC powering this baby and it cruised at about 110-120mph at 3/4 throttle. The plane has come out at a total wieght...
Forum: Kit Building
04-16-2007, 01:12 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By chalre

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Ticketec,

Thought you might enjoy this photo. This is the photo I am using as my reference.

Your plane looks great. I had my final check through last night and I will be maidening her next...
Forum: Kit Building
04-11-2007, 12:18 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By chalre

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

T,

Yes the century's are a little thicker than the robarts. Yes they aren't exactly as you have shown on your photo. But, I have Robart struts on my P-40 and they look small for that plane. And,...
Forum: Kit Building
04-09-2007, 10:56 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By chalre

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Zope.

are you hoping to have it ready by Warbirds? I was planning on driving out this year with my p-51B. However, new baby and wife are probably restricting it. A good buddy of mine flies out...
Forum: Kit Building
04-07-2007, 10:21 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By chalre

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

I am also using 3.5" robart wheels with the diamond pattern. The wheels look great and fit perfectly into the wings.
Forum: Kit Building
04-07-2007, 10:19 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By chalre

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

I am currently using century jet retracts on mine. They are more scale than the robarts and look to have a little more meat to them for the proper size. As far as performance goes, I cant compare the...
Forum: Kit Building
03-31-2007, 06:30 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By chalre

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Mustang.

I appreciate the reply. I think that I will be fine, but I would like some speed to give it more if an awe effect. I am plannin on using a 14 x 10 MA Schimitar, which should be a good...
Forum: Kit Building
03-31-2007, 03:50 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By chalre

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

ticketec,

You know I recall seeing this post sime time ago. Unfortunately I am at the end stages of my build and have to get a little more creative in manufacturing my rear and main doors.

...
Forum: Kit Building
03-29-2007, 10:57 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By chalre

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

ticketec,

Nice job with the main gear doors. I have yet to complete mine. I have gone with the century jet retracts that are scale for this model. I have also gone with 3 1/2" wheels as well....
Forum: Kit Building
03-10-2007, 10:57 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By chalre

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Tim,

The tail wheel is a mechanical steering century jet retract. It can also be pneumatic with a small piston. Main gears are Century jet. Tell them you need the Top Flite Gold Edition 1/7...
Forum: Kit Building
03-10-2007, 10:51 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By chalre

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

I will put some pics from the bootom up Sunday. i still need to install the main and tail wheel doors.
Forum: Kit Building
03-10-2007, 11:15 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By chalre

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Here are my pics. Cosmetically I am finished, but I am still putting in all of the hardware. Hopefully I will have the maiden by months end. I am running a YS 91AC, Century jet retracts (main and...
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