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04-11-2009, 09:28 AM
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Posted By Snaer810

RE: top flite p-51 giant scale build

VanIsle,

Glad to hear you got the engine running. Depending on the Oil that your using you may see a bit more of the black oil running out the exhaust. This is normal though. I use the...
04-06-2009, 12:10 PM
Replies: 1,699
Views: 605,027
Posted By Snaer810

RE: top flite p-51 giant scale build

VanIsle,

Looks like your problem / question on the Rudder has been answered. I thought it was 1.25" total. 1.25" each way is plenty for a war bird. That should equate out to about 20-22 degress...
04-05-2009, 06:27 AM
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Posted By Snaer810

RE: top flite p-51 giant scale build

VanIsle,

OK...I see what your problem is. So the angles that you sanded on the interior of the stab and rudder were not enough to allow enough throw.....is that correct.??

I think I would...
04-04-2009, 04:57 AM
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Posted By Snaer810

RE: top flite p-51 giant scale build

Jeff,

Not sure I understand what the probelm is that your talking about with your rudder. Can you explain what happening there?
Its really for me to understand and look for in mine.

...
03-01-2009, 10:07 AM
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Views: 605,027
Posted By Snaer810

RE: top flite p-51 giant scale build

VanIsle Flyer,

Where did you get the pilot from? He really looks great.

The project is looking teriffic.....very nice job. Is that also the DL50 install? Looked like it.

Keep up ...
01-17-2009, 07:01 PM
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Posted By Snaer810

RE: top flite p-51 giant scale build

Eric,

DA and DL recommend not using vibration mounts. Some manufactures actually will void the warranty if you use vibration mounts. I still think it is up to personnl preference. I have 2 gas...
01-13-2009, 07:57 AM
Replies: 1,699
Views: 605,027
Posted By Snaer810

RE: top flite p-51 giant scale build

VanIsle,

I would not use the stock cowl when installing a rear inducted motor. Go to Fiberglass Specialities and pick up a TF P51 cowl. Very nice work on these. Its a full cowl to house the...
01-07-2009, 09:59 PM
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Views: 605,027
Posted By Snaer810

RE: top flite p-51 giant scale build

XXOOCO,

I have never tried teh Century retracts in this size of model. I can say I have used there equipment in smaller 60 to 90 size and I don't like them. Just what your looking at now with...
10-17-2008, 08:34 AM
Replies: 1,699
Views: 605,027
Posted By Snaer810

RE: top flite p-51 giant scale build

Morning All,

Berrick.......Good to hear from you again. Yes things are winding down here on the flying. Actually might be able to get some flying in Sat or Sun....look like nice days at least in...
09-19-2008, 04:36 PM
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Posted By Snaer810

RE: top flite p-51 giant scale build

I am going to go along with Zeeb on the battery set ups. The A123 system is the only way to go. I am running a single A123 2300mah with dual switches and dual inputs into the RX bus. That is my...
06-25-2008, 05:46 AM
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Views: 605,027
Posted By Snaer810

RE: top flite p-51 giant scale build

Morning Jan,

Well it sounds like you have things already started to get her back in the air.

I have a buddy that also has a Moki45 in his 27% Pitts and is having the same troubles keeping...
06-23-2008, 05:46 PM
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Posted By Snaer810

RE: top flite p-51 giant scale build

Evening Jan,

Sorry to see things did not go well for teh silver Crow.......What a beautiful aircraft......

I know you'll have her reparied and back in teh air sometime though.

Did you...
03-09-2008, 09:05 PM
Replies: 1,699
Views: 605,027
Posted By Snaer810

RE: top flite p-51 giant scale build

Hey Dragon,

Good to hear from you!

Sorry to hear that you havn't had much time to build on your P51. Hope that things get better so you can get back at it some day.

Do keep in touch....
02-29-2008, 11:42 PM
Replies: 1,699
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Posted By Snaer810

RE: top flite p-51 giant scale build

HOLY SMOKES!!!!!!!!!!................LOL

It tis alive!!!........:D

Hey Berrick....Man they must have had you burried at work.

Glad to see you back. I'm just putting the finishing...
02-19-2008, 08:20 AM
Replies: 1,699
Views: 605,027
Posted By Snaer810

RE: top flite p-51 giant scale build

gboulton ,

Welcome aboard. Glad some of our info can help. Some of our projects still have aways to go so expect more information as time goes on. I'll be back to work on mine soon, just...
02-12-2008, 06:51 PM
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Posted By Snaer810

RE: top flite p-51 giant scale build

LMAO Speedy!!........:D:D:D
02-12-2008, 04:43 PM
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Posted By Snaer810

RE: top flite p-51 giant scale build

Fbaity,

Thats pretty good performance. What does your P51 weight in at? I know the one fella I was talking to that had the Moki210 in it; it was a kit build. But he had all the bells and...
02-10-2008, 08:53 PM
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Views: 605,027
Posted By Snaer810

RE: top flite p-51 giant scale build

Evening Bill,

I'm am going to have to agrre with Speedy on this one.......LOL ....:D

The Moki is an OK choice, but I don't think you be happy with its overall scale performance in this Big...
02-06-2008, 07:23 PM
Replies: 1,699
Views: 605,027
Posted By Snaer810

RE: top flite p-51 giant scale build

Hey Brian,

Sorry about that...No I'm not going to use that muffler...just had it on there to see how it was going to fit if I did use it.....Not a good choice. I'll be going with the Kelo...
02-01-2008, 03:14 PM
Replies: 1,699
Views: 605,027
Posted By Snaer810

RE: top flite p-51 giant scale build

Speedy,

I don't know what hoax your talking about. All I know is that there have been 2 different instances of guys running the DL50 on a test stand and they have suffered the consquecnes. One...
01-30-2008, 10:26 PM
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Views: 605,027
Posted By Snaer810

RE: top flite p-51 giant scale build

Hey Speedy & Flyboy,

The DL50 is a great choice....a few of the guys at the field have them and they are running great!!

I have one that I bought from Bob at DL USA last year and it went...
01-27-2008, 07:46 PM
Replies: 1,699
Views: 605,027
Posted By Snaer810

RE: top flite p-51 giant scale build

Speedy,

I have not heard of any wing failures at this point. Although I have heard of a couple of P-47's that may have had that problem, but I think that is when guys have put to much positive G...
01-19-2008, 07:39 PM
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Views: 605,027
Posted By Snaer810

RE: top flite p-51 giant scale build

Hey Mike,

Looks really nice! Where did you get the stand off scale prop and hub.....Those look so assume....only wish the engine would be able to turn somthing like that. One day maybe Bob...
01-15-2008, 07:44 AM
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Views: 605,027
Posted By Snaer810

RE: top flite p-51 giant scale build

Hey Jan,

Alright........Looks Great!!!!!! Nice when something goes right.....:D

You'll have to let us know what type of paper that was used.....looks like it worked great!

Keep the...
01-14-2008, 07:44 AM
Replies: 1,699
Views: 605,027
Posted By Snaer810

RE: top flite p-51 giant scale build

Mike,

Most folks are covering the rudder portion in a cloth, koverall, etc. then painting to match the the rest of the aircraft / glasswork. Of course like FliteMeatal has pointed out if your...
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