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Forum: Kit Building
11-01-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By OSUAV8R

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

The thread has been dead for a while.... anybody flying or building?

I am getting ready to paint :)
Forum: Kit Building
10-10-2011, 09:49 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By OSUAV8R

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Why did you decide on that servo?
Forum: Kit Building
10-09-2011, 05:39 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By OSUAV8R

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

To those that have finished their airplane... can you tell us what servos you used?

I have glassed my airplane and am almost ready for paint
using a 1.2 FS engine and Futaba super 8 radio...
Forum: Kit Building
06-06-2011, 09:08 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By OSUAV8R

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

I am glassing my fuselage now.. wing is done.. and I am going to paint it in Israeli Air Force Camo

see here...
Forum: Kit Building
04-04-2010, 08:13 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By OSUAV8R

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Hi George,
  I am so sorry about your stang.  I have lost two airplanes on first flight.. so I empathize..  I am beginning to think.. I will do high speed taxis with mine and thats it....HAHA
But...
Forum: Kit Building
01-14-2010, 09:48 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By OSUAV8R

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

The biggest problem with slow retracts is the interference drag theycreate.   They dont look scale, but thats really not so bad.  As thegear retract the amount of drag they create will go up NOT...
Forum: Kit Building
01-05-2010, 12:30 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By OSUAV8R

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Hey Guys, does anyone have any experience with the VP20 pump (perry)?
Forum: Kit Building
01-03-2010, 03:54 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By OSUAV8R

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Zope,
    Do you have any Cirrus time? That is Key as we are a Large Cirrus Training/Service center

Nate
Forum: Kit Building
01-01-2010, 09:03 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By OSUAV8R

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Riddle... not so anonymous  lol  His Tie is a dead giveaway.. as is his ID strap  lol

FWIW I went to Ohio State and am the Chief Pilot of Platinum Aviation in Ft Lauderdale... so if anyone wants...
Forum: Kit Building
12-16-2009, 10:45 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By OSUAV8R

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

If anyone is interested in squadron markings for 1948-1958 Israeli Air Force markings.. this site is awesome :)

Nate

http://www.wings48.com/aircraft.shtml
Forum: Kit Building
12-15-2009, 12:40 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By OSUAV8R

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Hi everyone. 
Status report... I have the tail feathers glued to the fuselage.. the wing is bolted on.. but I will sand the saddle a bit more, I am not to happy with how it is sitting now. ...
Forum: Kit Building
11-25-2009, 11:35 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By OSUAV8R

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Hey Everyone,
     Just a quick update.  I have the wng done and the retracts mountes.. they work great, I may need to shim one to make them match perfectly.. but they look great.  The fuse is well...
Forum: Kit Building
11-15-2009, 09:32 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By OSUAV8R

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Hey Guys,
   I was wondering if you used the engine mount supplied with the kit or did you swap it out for something different.. if you did.. what?  I will be using an OS 1.20 FS

Thanks

Nate
Forum: Kit Building
11-13-2009, 04:45 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By OSUAV8R

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Thanks Riddle,
  What I think I am going to do.. is make two or three test pieces.. and use a few different methods, to see what is the easiest.. Ill keep you posted... so many opinions and so...
Forum: Kit Building
11-12-2009, 11:11 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By OSUAV8R

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

I have a few glassing questions.
1) why do most people use .75 oz cloth and not .5 if strength really isnt the main goal

2) what method do most people use.. polycrylic, deft brushing laquer, etc....
Forum: Kit Building
11-07-2009, 06:47 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By OSUAV8R

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

FallDown... Ohio State  Go Bucks!!!

I have a futaba super 8 PCM radio... that should be fine right?   It's just the regular FM stuff that really has a problem.. what would it cost to switch the...
Forum: Kit Building
11-06-2009, 03:13 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By OSUAV8R

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

What about metal to metal electronic noise, with the metal clevis?
Forum: Kit Building
11-05-2009, 10:00 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By OSUAV8R

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Hey G,
I will, I have to get some Triangular stock for the ribs, and the CJM retracts have an oleo strut, so the forces transmitted to the structure are much lower... that said.. I do plan on...
Forum: Kit Building
11-05-2009, 09:45 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By OSUAV8R

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

OK, here are the latest pics on my build. I have the bottom sheeted.. and will put in the retract lines and tubes for the servo wiers.. then sheet the top.

Please excuse the ridiculous gear...
Forum: Kit Building
11-02-2009, 08:35 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By OSUAV8R

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Ok, I finally got the retracts to sit the way I am happy with and the wing is finally one piece.. Iam ready to sheet them... I will try to do it the way the manual says.. wish me luck lol
Forum: Kit Building
10-27-2009, 01:22 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By OSUAV8R

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

CG thanks that thread is great. I love the lightning holes... I am an engineer and didnt do it.. I hang my head in shame LOL

I will do it on the fuse though :)

The retracts look great.. I will...
Forum: Kit Building
10-26-2009, 09:57 AM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By OSUAV8R

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Riddle, one of the other things first seen on the mustang is the dropped radiator intake.  They dropped it out of the boundry layer of the fuselage and in to the undisturbed free stream air, this...
Forum: Kit Building
10-25-2009, 11:18 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By OSUAV8R

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Thanks Six

whats funny... North American designed and build the prototype in less time than it will take me to build the RC bird  (it took them about 120 days)
Forum: Kit Building
10-25-2009, 10:24 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By OSUAV8R

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Here are a few pics as promised
Forum: Kit Building
10-25-2009, 08:32 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 708,136
Posted By OSUAV8R

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

George, thanks for the advice, that is what I have been doing.. I will keep you posted.

I am also going with 2 servos instead of one for the ailerons
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