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Forum: Kit Building
06-08-2007, 10:49 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,154
Posted By Cpig

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Gord,
You have to make it a right angle to the fuse. Since the firewall is angled slightly to the right, this will make the fuse sides extend about 1/8 - 3/16" on the right side and they will be...
Forum: Kit Building
05-17-2007, 09:20 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,154
Posted By Cpig

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Ticket,
First of all, I have to say incredible job on that mustang!

I've been catching up on this thread because I haven't read it in a long time. Sorry this is a little late but you asked...
Forum: Kit Building
02-04-2007, 10:59 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,154
Posted By Cpig

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Thank you Mustang Fever,
It's a Saito 120. Close Zope but a 100 won't cut it for me on this thing, especially at this altitude. I originally had a .60 2 stroke on my first one and it was way...
Forum: Kit Building
02-03-2007, 10:27 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,154
Posted By Cpig

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/3086/6735/140691.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/3086/6735/140692.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/3086/6735/140693.jpg
Forum: Kit Building
02-03-2007, 10:26 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,154
Posted By Cpig

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

More:

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/3086/6735/140688.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/3086/6735/140689.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/3086/6735/140690.jpg
Forum: Kit Building
02-03-2007, 10:18 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,154
Posted By Cpig

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

I'm 95% finished, all I have to do is install the radio gear and glue the control surfaces on. Here are a few pics: (I know the USAAF insignia is on the right/wrong wing but I had a small blemish I...
Forum: Kit Building
01-27-2007, 08:05 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,154
Posted By Cpig

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Scott,
Where were you when I did my sheeting!!! I like how that technique sounds, I'll be sure to try it on my next build (might do the Spitfire).
Also, I am pretty much finished with the Pony...
Forum: Kit Building
01-18-2007, 08:31 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,154
Posted By Cpig

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Yep I want to see some pics with that report too. I was waiting to hear about it months ago when I first read this forum, then you dropped off and left us hangin. I thought you must have crashed it...
Forum: Kit Building
01-16-2007, 09:02 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,154
Posted By Cpig

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Excellent explanation of the process there Skylark. I read a lot of articles before trying it and decided that I may be able to save a little time and weight by applying the panel lines after sanding...
Forum: Kit Building
01-14-2007, 10:51 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,154
Posted By Cpig

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Sabre,
Yours is looking good so far.
For glassing, I did the polycrylic and fiberglass technique. The advantages are, lightweight, very easy to apply, easy to clean up with water and no fumes so...
Forum: Kit Building
01-11-2007, 09:31 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,154
Posted By Cpig

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

I would have to agree with justrfb that a mini servo is way under strength to power two flaps, even if you're not at full speed.

Good thing about your design though is that if your servo does...
Forum: Kit Building
12-30-2006, 06:16 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,154
Posted By Cpig

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Almost ready to cover:

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/3086/6735/131123.jpg
Forum: Kit Building
12-04-2006, 07:40 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,154
Posted By Cpig

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Since you asked for suggestions, I suggest glo or gas. To me, putting an electric in a warbird is like putting a hybrid or electric motor in a muscle car - it just ain't right! A big part of the...
Forum: Kit Building
12-01-2006, 07:05 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,154
Posted By Cpig

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Smalley,
I bought these about 10 years ago so I'm sorry I can't say for sure on this, but I believe they are the Spring Air model 116. From looking at them with a square, they appear to be 90...
Forum: Kit Building
11-13-2006, 11:57 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,154
Posted By Cpig

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Here are a few more; one is the cockpit test fit into my old crashed Mustang. The cockpit is a mixture of the Royal and Top Flight P-47 kits along with a K-14 gunsight made from scraps. Still need to...
Forum: Kit Building
11-13-2006, 11:42 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,154
Posted By Cpig

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Here are a few pics of the strut area reinforcement and wheel wells. I reinforced with plywood scrap along the inside leading edge and lined the area with heavy fiberglass and epoxy. I used cottage...
Forum: Kit Building
10-31-2006, 06:31 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,154
Posted By Cpig

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Ticket,
Awesome job on that cockpit bud! I'm impressed, I really like that gunsight. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product.
Joe
Forum: Kit Building
10-21-2006, 09:55 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,154
Posted By Cpig

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

ticket,
It's really looking great there. I like how you inset the canopy area for the glass. Are you doing any rivets? What are you using for paint?
Forum: Kit Building
10-13-2006, 07:12 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,154
Posted By Cpig

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

I did 3 tours in Iraq, I'm not going to let some microballoons scare me:)
Seriously though, that's good advice, I usuallly wear a mask when sanding but now I'll wear one while mixing the balloons...
Forum: Kit Building
10-11-2006, 05:10 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,154
Posted By Cpig

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Jeff,
That's really looking good. Keep us posted with some more pics as you paint, I'm interested to see how it turns out. What pattern are you planning on finishing with?
Joe
Forum: Kit Building
10-10-2006, 09:23 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,154
Posted By Cpig

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

I've been practicing on an old wing. With straight polycrylic and fiberglass, it took 5 or 6 coats to fill the grain and pinholes. Then I tried adding micro balloons (or talc) to the polycrylic on...
Forum: Kit Building
10-10-2006, 04:39 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,154
Posted By Cpig

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

I hear ya on the weight concerns. I'm not overly concerned with weight but I am going to try the fiberglass with polycrylic method to save a little weight over the epoxy resin method. I have a gram...
Forum: Kit Building
10-09-2006, 07:44 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,154
Posted By Cpig

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Looks good Jeff. What is that on your wings? or how did you finish your wings, rudder and elevator?
Forum: Kit Building
09-25-2006, 08:14 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,154
Posted By Cpig

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Jeff,
Thanks for the info, I am very interested in how much weight the polycrylic method adds. From all that I've read there isn't much weight difference between the polycrylic/glass/paint method...
Forum: Kit Building
09-16-2006, 04:02 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,154
Posted By Cpig

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

ZP,
I believe I did it before sheeting (was a long time ago). Anyway, I used two 4" round cottage cheese containers for the wells and they worked perfect for my 3 1/2" wheels. Also, have you put a...
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