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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-06-2020, 01:06 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,547
Posted By Hot Rod Todd

I don't have mine anymore, but I had the gear...

I don't have mine anymore, but I had the gear mounting apart a couple of times. Mine was not Balsa, it was cheap plywood, not a good aircraft plywood like one would prefer. The design was quite...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-06-2020, 12:08 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,547
Posted By Hot Rod Todd

Balsa? Mine were plywood. That being said it is...

Balsa? Mine were plywood. That being said it is not great plywood and can delaminate. I'd like to see photos of that. They made a big mistake if they made the landing gear mounts out of Balsa.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-12-2019, 10:19 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,547
Posted By Hot Rod Todd

Good luck with the new Spitfire Sam. I had an...

Good luck with the new Spitfire Sam. I had an engine out on climb out and mine went in this spring. Broke it up too bad to fix. At this time I don't plan on building another.
It was fun while it...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-30-2018, 06:03 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,547
Posted By Hot Rod Todd

I didn't mount my antenna because it was not the...

I didn't mount my antenna because it was not the correct type for the Mk14 I was representing with my scheme. I did spend some time upgrading the cockpit though.

I have quite a few flights on the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-24-2018, 12:29 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,547
Posted By Hot Rod Todd

The standard stand offs should provide plenty of...

The standard stand offs should provide plenty of length. Your cowl should slide on farther, it actually overlaps the front of the hatch. For some reason you don't have yours slid on all the way.
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-24-2018, 12:04 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,547
Posted By Hot Rod Todd

Good luck on your Maiden. Be aware that the carb...

Good luck on your Maiden. Be aware that the carb is deep inside the cowl, which can cause some heat soak issues. I had to add some airflow to get air to it. On a hot day it's difficult to get air...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-11-2018, 04:32 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,547
Posted By Hot Rod Todd

I got two more flights on the Spitfire yesterday,...

I got two more flights on the Spitfire yesterday, and I'm very happy with it. Landings are easy because the plane flies so light. With only a few runs on the engine the 23x10 prop may be a bit more...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-10-2018, 11:22 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,547
Posted By Hot Rod Todd

Here's a short video showing the end of the...

Here's a short video showing the end of the second flight. The engine ran clean through the entire flight. I didn't get the engine killed in time on the belly landing, and broke my 23x8 prop. I...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-09-2018, 05:45 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,547
Posted By Hot Rod Todd

Maiden Report

I finally got some good weather and took the Spitfire to the field for the maiden. I had ran the engine three times prior to this, and it seemed to be performing great. Once again it fired right up...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-23-2018, 09:56 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,547
Posted By Hot Rod Todd

Hornetnz, go to post 35 of this thread and you'll...

Hornetnz, go to post 35 of this thread and you'll see how I made the wheels. I did quite a bit of weathering, but it's not extreme and tough to see from that distance. I tried to match up with the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-23-2018, 07:10 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,547
Posted By Hot Rod Todd

Yes, I was able to get it out and replace the...

Yes, I was able to get it out and replace the panel with one from iflytallies. It takes a bit of work, but I got it out.

Finally had some nice weather, got mine to the field this past weekend. ...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-11-2018, 05:36 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,547
Posted By Hot Rod Todd

The exact Model may not have been defined by...

The exact Model may not have been defined by Phoenix, but there is no doubt that it looks like a Mk.14. I don't think it matches any other spitfire variant.
You can make it a c or an e wing based...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-05-2018, 05:37 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,547
Posted By Hot Rod Todd

Good to hear that the power difference is...

Good to hear that the power difference is minimal. I can confirm the Topflite version fits with plenty of clearance. I've never had the compact version in my hand to test it, but based on the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-03-2018, 06:06 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,547
Posted By Hot Rod Todd

There are three sizes from Jtek for the DLE-61. ...

There are three sizes from Jtek for the DLE-61. The compact, the Top Flite, and the P-40. The standard compact is the largest of the three, and the cheapest. I put the Top Flite version on mine...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-19-2017, 07:47 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,547
Posted By Hot Rod Todd

Spitfire and BF-109 both have tiny little...

Spitfire and BF-109 both have tiny little canopies. Even though I said the cockpit is too small on this Spitfire, I think the canopy is a bit large. The stock pilot is perfect for it, he has a 1:6...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-19-2017, 05:49 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,547
Posted By Hot Rod Todd

Based on pure scale he'd be a bit small. He's...

Based on pure scale he'd be a bit small. He's pretty close to an actual 1:5 scale. The cockpit is quite a bit smaller scale than the plane though. I put in an accurate 1:5 scale cockpit dash from...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-18-2017, 06:51 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,547
Posted By Hot Rod Todd

I got my Best Pilot's Sailor Malan painted and...

I got my Best Pilot's Sailor Malan painted and installed. I think he fits well. The cockpit is quite shallow compared to actual scale, but that works out fine for him. I cut out some holes under...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-18-2017, 06:22 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,547
Posted By Hot Rod Todd

Here's a couple of photos showing the new scheme....

Here's a couple of photos showing the new scheme. Didn't really get out into the Sun as I hoped, but at least they're outside.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-14-2017, 11:11 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,547
Posted By Hot Rod Todd

Painting and detailing is done. All I have left...

Painting and detailing is done. All I have left is to paint the pilot figure. I'll have a long wait until spring here in Iowa. Looks like it will be decent outside Saturday, so I'll get it out for...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-04-2017, 11:31 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,547
Posted By Hot Rod Todd

The plane is built and ready for final paint and...

The plane is built and ready for final paint and detail. Total weight came in at 27.8 lbs. I'm real happy with that, light for this size plane. Initial CG checks indicate I'll need about 10 oz. of...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-04-2017, 11:29 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,547
Posted By Hot Rod Todd

I thought I'd show my DLE-61 install and how I'm...

I thought I'd show my DLE-61 install and how I'm handling the cooling issue. My openings are quite large. To minimize the amount of material I ground off the front of the cowl, I heated and bent it...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-04-2017, 11:15 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,547
Posted By Hot Rod Todd

I had some people ask about how I made the...

I had some people ask about how I made the adapter bolt for the Mick Reeves spinner. This photo shows what I did. I used a connector with two lock nuts. I turned the end of one bolt and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-24-2017, 12:13 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,547
Posted By Hot Rod Todd

I can't see you photo, but if you line the gear...

I can't see you photo, but if you line the gear up to be basically straight on the ground they match up to the wing correctly once they are retracted. Toe out is needed for gear that angles in, like...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-20-2017, 05:40 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,547
Posted By Hot Rod Todd

Most likely the tank is spinning as a result of...

Most likely the tank is spinning as a result of the vibration. I agree with the others, use some Zap Goo or Shoe Goo type silicone to hold it in place.

I bought a set of the plastic scoops for a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-16-2017, 11:21 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 85,547
Posted By Hot Rod Todd

I'll use a Xoar 23 X 8 for the maiden to give...

I'll use a Xoar 23 X 8 for the maiden to give max. thrust. If it can pull it, a 23X10 should be the best prop for normal use. I think the Xoar PJA series gives better performance than the WWII...
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