FMS T-28 Trojan 1400 mm

[chevstar]

          Well finally got to maiden her yesterday and was totally awed by the way this plane flies I was a little worried about the way it would handle the grass field but with the larger front tire it handled it very well, the flight was just rock solid and the landings were the same what a beautiful plane. The white and orange version just looks so sweet in the air, just can't say enough this is one great plane. :D

[OV10]

RE: FMS T-28 Trojan 1500 mm

Hello chevstar,
Congrats on the maiden, it IS one great plane.
How did ya stretch the wings 4 inches?(only kidding, I know the 1500 in the title is a typo)
My real question is what size larger tire did you shoehorn up in that front wheel well without binding. If you used larger than 2 inch, what did you do to modify the aft end of the wheel bay?
The reason I ask is because there had been a couple reviewers on the MRC product review tab for the Trojan indicating that they upgraded to a 2.25 to 2.5 inch front wheel. I refuted that info on my review dated 15 July 2014 by indicating "2.25 - 2.5 inch nose wheel upgrade installed, no freakin way. The plane comes with a 1.75 inch nose wheel and the largest that the nose gear bay will accommodate is a 2 incher with 1mm of clearance on the aft wall of the wheel bay. The 2 inch nose wheel works fine on short grass."
Really curious.......
Best Regards,

[Sky Wolf]

RE: FMS T-28 Trojan 1500 mm

Hello chevstar,
Congrats on the maiden, it IS one great plane.
How did ya stretch the wings 4 inches?(only kidding, I know the 1500 in the title is a typo)
My real question is what size larger tire did you shoehorn up in that front wheel well without binding. If you used larger than 2 inch, what did you do to modify the aft end of the wheel bay?
The reason I ask is because there had been a couple reviewers on the MRC product review tab for the Trojan indicating that they upgraded to a 2.25 to 2.5 inch front wheel. I refuted that info on my review dated 15 July 2014 by indicating "2.25 - 2.5 inch nose wheel upgrade installed, no freakin way. The plane comes with a 1.75 inch nose wheel and the largest that the nose gear bay will accommodate is a 2 incher with 1mm of clearance on the aft wall of the wheel bay. The 2 inch nose wheel works fine on short grass."
Really curious.......
Best Regards,

Hello OV10,
I don't think the versions matter much in the case of the T-28, but I have the original version 1, and I've been using the 2.25 size tire on the nose just fine. I did try a 2.5 but like you mentioned, it would get hung up on the entry doorway. 
I wonder if your gear is rotating too far over when it's retracting?

Oldie but goodie video of the version 1 with the nose retract mod.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SBEG4Al3nNI

[Pheonix]

RE: FMS T-28 Trojan 1400 mm

I have the original version to and use Dubro low bounce tires 2.25 and is the largest I can get on without the gears hanging up.  Version one to me was the best one.  I am still flying this one after about 4 or 5-years. 

[Sky Wolf]

RE: FMS T-28 Trojan 1400 mm

I have the original version to and use Dubro low bounce tires 2.25 and is the largest I can get on without the gears hanging up.  Version one to me was the best one.  I am still flying this one after about 4 or 5-years. 

Yeah, it's too bad they stopped installing the sequenced doors. They are very cool. I changed mine to the 6 second type, making it even "mo betta".  :D 

It's cool to know that others are still flying the original!

[Pheonix]

RE: FMS T-28 Trojan 1400 mm

I have the original version to and use Dubro low bounce tires 2.25 and is the largest I can get on without the gears hanging up.  Version one to me was the best one.  I am still flying this one after about 4 or 5-years. 

Yeah, it's too bad they stopped installing the sequenced doors. They are very cool. I changed mine to the 6 second type, making it even "mo betta".  :D 

It's cool to know that others are still flying the original!

I have that sequencer and will do the same.  Thanks for the reminder!

[Sky Wolf]

RE: FMS T-28 Trojan 1400 mm

I have the original version to and use Dubro low bounce tires 2.25 and is the largest I can get on without the gears hanging up.  Version one to me was the best one.  I am still flying this one after about 4 or 5-years. 

Yeah, it's too bad they stopped installing the sequenced doors. They are very cool. I changed mine to the 6 second type, making it even "mo betta".  :D 

It's cool to know that others are still flying the original!

I have that sequencer and will do the same.  Thanks for the reminder!

You're gonna love it!

[OV10]

RE: FMS T-28 Trojan 1400 mm

Hello Sky Wolf,
I guess the version does matter, I have v3 and can only get a 2" wheel up in there without cutting into the nose gear bay aft wall and that ain't happening.
The doors aren't an issue, it's the back wall which is the problem. The 2" has been working fine on our club grass runways so I guess I'll leave well enough alone until the gear upgrade arrives. In case you haven't been reading RCGroups, Diamond who is owned by FMS has indicated that spring oleo struts for the mains and nose on the T-28 have been designed and is in a testing out process. The info appears to be reputable, however I throw that comment out there with caution because they have been known to stretch the truth a little like recently with a release date on a 1400 P-40B and whereas MRC provided insight that was contrary to stated info and I trust MRC to be informed with no BS to their customers.
Best Regards,

[chevstar]

RE: FMS T-28 Trojan 1400 mm

Hello Sky Wolf,
I guess the version does matter, I have v3 and can only get a 2" wheel up in there without cutting into the nose gear bay aft wall and that ain't happening.
The doors aren't an issue, it's the back wall which is the problem. The 2" has been working fine on our club grass runways so I guess I'll leave well enough alone until the gear upgrade arrives. In case you haven't been reading RCGroups, Diamond who is owned by FMS has indicated that spring oleo struts for the mains and nose on the T-28 have been designed and is in a testing out process. The info appears to be reputable, however I throw that comment out there with caution because they have been known to stretch the truth a little like recently with a release date on a 1400 P-40B and whereas MRC provided insight that was contrary to stated info and I trust MRC to be informed with no BS to their customers.
Best Regards,

Hey OV  just letting you know I installed the 2.25 wheel but when the gear was retracting it would get hung up on the gear doors as they were closing since there is no servo to adjust i tried to adjust the little arm but was not successful so basically I removed the front doors and did many fly buys and you can't even tell there not there so this is what i did. Takes off and lands great on grass!!

[Sky Wolf]

RE: FMS T-28 Trojan 1400 mm

Hello Sky Wolf,
I guess the version does matter, I have v3 and can only get a 2" wheel up in there without cutting into the nose gear bay aft wall and that ain't happening.
The doors aren't an issue, it's the back wall which is the problem. The 2" has been working fine on our club grass runways so I guess I'll leave well enough alone until the gear upgrade arrives. In case you haven't been reading RCGroups, Diamond who is owned by FMS has indicated that spring oleo struts for the mains and nose on the T-28 have been designed and is in a testing out process. The info appears to be reputable, however I throw that comment out there with caution because they have been known to stretch the truth a little like recently with a release date on a 1400 P-40B and whereas MRC provided insight that was contrary to stated info and I trust MRC to be informed with no BS to their customers.
Best Regards,

OV10, an upgraded nose gear is especially long overdue for the T-28. I've replaced it about 4-5 times over time because they are not as solid as could be. You probably already know this, but with one wrong move and that whole strut is history. 
Having mains and a nose gear upgrade would be awesome! Surely by now they've had more than just a notion to re-design them. They could put that out in no time if they really wanted to.

Thanks for letting me know about the discussion. And sorry your bay can't handle the 2.25 wheel, but glad you're able to use at least a 2.0. The 1.75 is just too low for that prop, or even on a very windy day trying to turn back on an asphalt surface. That little wheel just doesn't do the job.

I just thought about something too: when I initially tried to install the 2.25 and 2.5 size wheel, neither one would go inside. As you said, it would hit the back wall. What I did was change the strut to a new one and adjust the linkage on the steering arm. Then I used the sub trim to adjust the steering. Voila, it worked for the 2.25 size wheel. How some have claimed to be using a 2.5, I have no idea how.

[Sky Wolf]

RE: FMS T-28 Trojan 1400 mm

Chevstar, I got in a couple of night flights on the "Old" T-28. I've had this one for 3 years now. It's been through hell but still moving along.

This was taken July 4th morning before sunrise. I love it that the lights are so bright that I can safely fly it at close range just before daybreak. The white body is a plus, of course. The plane can be seen at closer range.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kWudcjgi9LM

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n-tHsbei3t8

[bagger]

RE: FMS T-28 Trojan 1400 mm

Greetings All,

I like the T-28. I have the V1. My nose gear has been giving me a problem so I changed it out today. I bought the V3 nose gear thinking I could fit it in without having to buy the front gear housing too. I was right. The V3 replacement has the mounting plate on the bottom. Take it off and put the old mounting plate on, the one that screws on top and it drops right in. Adjust the clevis and away you go.

As far as wheels go, I use Dave Brown and the bounce is minimal. Thanks for letting me throw my 2 cents in.

bagger

[Lon]

RE: FMS T-28 Trojan 1400 mm

Chevstar, I got in a couple of night flights on the "Old" T-28. I've had this one for 3 years now. It's been through hell but still moving along.

This was taken July 4th morning before sunrise. I love it that the lights are so bright that I can safely fly it at close range just before daybreak. The white body is a plus, of course. The plane can be seen at closer range.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kWudcjgi9LM

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n-tHsbei3t8

Great flights Sky wolf!!

[Sky Wolf]

RE: FMS T-28 Trojan 1400 mm

Chevstar, I got in a couple of night flights on the "Old" T-28. I've had this one for 3 years now. It's been through hell but still moving along.

This was taken July 4th morning before sunrise. I love it that the lights are so bright that I can safely fly it at close range just before daybreak. The white body is a plus, of course. The plane can be seen at closer range.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kWudcjgi9LM

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n-tHsbei3t8

Great flights Sky wolf!!

Thanks Lon!
I saw your P-51 flight video last night. Awesome footage. I flew my P-51 Dallas Darling yesterday too. Will post the onboard footage tomorrow. I had a couple of nasty landings too, due to the high winds. She just didn't want to come down. 

Keep flying!

[garyjet]

RE: FMS T-28 Trojan 1400 mm

I put a larger wheel on the nose gear, used larger screws and washers to instal the nose gear then CA'd a plastic stop on the front of the nose gear retract to prevent an over turn moment and that took care of the nose gear. I also had problems with the main gear door covers swinging back do to the flair out on the bottom gluing them in place only had more problems like twisting the plastic strut off of the metal shaft...simple fix cut a radius on the leading edge of the main gear door and the doors won't flip back...the only problem I have now is one gear retract won't close up all the way to hit the wire and close up the secondary door....

[Ron1950]

RE: FMS T-28 Trojan 1400 mm

will maiden my t28 tomorrow (wed) using a admiral 4s4000 hoping for the best....did remove the foam block as ryan suggested for bigger batteries...seems to balance well....still need to change to the dave brown wheels....great looking airplane

[Sky Wolf]

RE: FMS T-28 Trojan 1400 mm

will maiden my t28 tomorrow (wed) using a admiral 4s4000 hoping for the best....did remove the foam block as ryan suggested for bigger batteries...seems to balance well....still need to change to the dave brown wheels....great looking airplane

Good luck with the maiden. I've owned this plane for 3 years and it's still one of my top favorites of all time. 

Let us know how it goes!

[Ron1950]

RE: FMS T-28 Trojan 1400 mm

maiden went well after some trimming and after landing some adjusting etc...second flight was great ... was practically flying formation with a eflite 1.2 meter t28 lots of fun....

[RickB]

RE: FMS T-28 Trojan 1400 mm VS. E-flight T-28 1.2m

I am thinking of purchasing either a FMS T-28 1400 V3 or the E-Flight T28 1.2m. I fly off a bit of a round grass field. Any thoughts on which plane is more suitable on the grass field and in general.

[Ron1950]

RE: FMS T-28 Trojan 1400 mm

both are good on grass... I like my fms t28 because its bigger but a friends e flite 1.2 seems to be a little better quality