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Forum: Kit Building
06-17-2011, 09:21 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,195
Posted By rotccapt

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

i used chrome monokote for the fuse, aluminum monokote for the wings and i used klass kote epoxy paint for the nose.

just as a note there are finished pics of my plane in this thread somewhere....
Forum: Kit Building
06-17-2011, 06:57 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,195
Posted By rotccapt

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

here are some pics with the dle 20 in the cowling with a j-tech small pitts muffler. i have not flown her since the engine swap i hope to fly her soon
Forum: Kit Building
02-10-2011, 06:41 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,195
Posted By rotccapt

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

yes it is the 1/7th scale no problems as of yet i am still looking into muffler options i have not decided yet if i want to go with the j-tech compact pitts style muffler or the j-tech p-51 style...
Forum: Kit Building
02-10-2011, 04:40 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,195
Posted By rotccapt

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

hi guys been a long time since i played with my bird due to the fact that i did not like the power i was getting from my gasoline converted saito 125. so i decided that my plane needed some new...
Forum: Kit Building
09-12-2010, 09:08 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,195
Posted By rotccapt

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

the fiberglass fuse could be a good idea also the use of composites might lighten it up a tad but all in all this is a warbird and it wont fly like a trainer
Forum: Kit Building
08-16-2010, 06:22 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,195
Posted By rotccapt

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

saito 125 coveted to gas
Forum: Kit Building
08-13-2010, 04:35 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,195
Posted By rotccapt

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

come to think of it mine was nose heavy too, but i was able to move my battery back far enough to balance out
Forum: Kit Building
08-08-2010, 08:30 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,195
Posted By rotccapt

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

i used a saito 125 in mine and did not run into any issues i converted mine to gas but it is the same engine. i have only flown mine once but i flew it without the cowling for extra cooling so i am...
Forum: Kit Building
08-06-2010, 06:16 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,195
Posted By rotccapt

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

dont take this the wrong way but i have to ask, is this your first rc plane? if so i hate to say it but a mustang is not a good first plane. i have been flying for 8 years now and i finally decided i...
Forum: Kit Building
08-06-2010, 01:46 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,195
Posted By rotccapt

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

it all depends on where you want the wheels to go into the wing at your best bet is to take and position the wheels where you want them and then attach your strut to the wheel and then measure the...
Forum: Kit Building
07-31-2010, 11:21 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,195
Posted By rotccapt

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

no problem keep us updated and if you have any more questions just ask
Forum: Kit Building
07-31-2010, 10:46 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,195
Posted By rotccapt

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

hobbico cs-12 mg's they have almost the same torque as standard servos but a fraction of the size and are metal geared
Forum: Kit Building
07-31-2010, 07:07 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,195
Posted By rotccapt

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

i dont remember where they were in relation ship to the bell crank but here is a pic of the location. my only recommendation would be to mount them closer to the spar and perhaps one more bay...
Forum: Kit Building
07-31-2010, 08:47 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,195
Posted By rotccapt

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

i am using hobbico cs-12 metal gear servos for my ailorons. to install them i took and made a new bay just like the bay for the flap servo and mounted my wing servo the same way. i have flown mine...
Forum: Kit Building
07-26-2010, 08:38 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,195
Posted By rotccapt

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

defiantly add some pics we love see other peoples creations
Forum: Kit Building
07-23-2010, 07:42 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,195
Posted By rotccapt

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

i hope these help my gear just happens to be out of the plane right now so here are some pics of the wheel wells without gear
Forum: Kit Building
07-23-2010, 04:37 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,195
Posted By rotccapt

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

nevermore, i used the 85 degree retracts, 7/16 struts and 4 inch wheels. to make mine fit i had to sink the rails into the wing i kept them level but ended up shimming them later with a couple...
Forum: Kit Building
06-18-2010, 03:40 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,195
Posted By rotccapt

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

looking forward to the story
Forum: Kit Building
05-07-2010, 06:30 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,195
Posted By rotccapt

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

looking good good luck on the maiden. i got my new prop but i haven't run up the motor on it yet been working on another project if weather is good i may fly it again this weekend
Forum: Kit Building
05-03-2010, 09:26 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,195
Posted By rotccapt

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

well today was d-day and i have good news SHE FLY'S!!!!!!!

it was not the best weather for a maiden but it went well for the most part. today started out dead calm all day long until i got the...
Forum: Kit Building
05-02-2010, 12:45 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,195
Posted By rotccapt

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

mine weighs 11 lbs and some change full of fuel and i am getting 8 lbs of static thrust
Forum: Kit Building
05-01-2010, 06:09 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,195
Posted By rotccapt

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

hey guys mine is finally ready for its maiden flight! now i am just waiting on some good weather and some luck i will try to get some video of it but we will see
Forum: Kit Building
04-16-2010, 04:15 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,195
Posted By rotccapt

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

thanks for the info on the guns i just got done with my attempt i still have to paint them but they turned out good
Forum: Kit Building
04-15-2010, 10:38 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,195
Posted By rotccapt

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

thanks for the info i like your idea i may have to run to the hardware store for some more tubing
Forum: Kit Building
04-13-2010, 12:37 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,195
Posted By rotccapt

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

what did you use for the guns i would like to do that on mine too
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