FMS 1400MM P40B

[Brandon Moon]

On the retracts issues that are cropping up....Out of curiosity?.... I just went back and looked and mine and the two old bad ones I have (right side) and....yes, the left has grease and the Right side ones do not.

At the moment I currently have two Left side version retracts in mine, with the one on the right side using the trunnion from a right side retract unit (Converted Left wing retract unit)

I also have a spare set of retract units I got from MRC and checked them as well for lubrication on the jack screw.....sure enough, the left unit is lubricated but the right one is not.

That's a pretty big oversight in quality Control from the MFG. :0

So that would lead me to assume the gear train inside that the motor drives is probably not lubricated as well? That could definitely be a cause for premature failure and burn up.

[crxmanpat]

Gross,

She looks really nice. The wheels came out great!

[Warbird04329]

Well guys, here's the pics, I'm extremely proud of myself on this bird, it's my second plane and I'm 15 so looking forward to doing more planes like this. Feel free to ask any questions, but I will admit I got most of my ideas from you guys! Thanks all!

[olwarbirds]

You should be proud ! It looks great, nice job on the exhast stain. You have skills......

[Warbird04329]

Thanks olwarbirds! Really is awesome to see all of this community support in this hobby!

[Shirty]

Yep, nice one. Well done mate. :)

[Warbird04329]

Thanks shirty! Glad you're not so restricted on this site lol. Crazy rules anyway...

[crxmanpat]

So I just took the time to do a thorough inspection of my landing gear. Here are my findings:

- Both worm gears were sufficiently lubed.

- None of the mounting screws were loose (although I've only done a total of 4 landings).

- The strut guide screws are securely attached.

- Both retract mounts had the two screws holding them in. They were slightly loose, so I tightened them down some.

So it looks like I was fortunate and got good retracts on both sides.

[Brandon Moon]

So I just took the time to do a thorough inspection of my landing gear. Here are my findings:

- Both worm gears were sufficiently lubed.

- None of the mounting screws were loose (although I've only done a total of 4 landings).

- The strut guide screws are securely attached.

- Both retract mounts had the two screws holding them in. They were slightly loose, so I tightened them down some.

So it looks like I was fortunate and got good retracts on both sides.

Looks like you're one of the lucky ones

[Alpha]

I'm going to buy one of these and take a closer look at it. All these photos of weathering makes me want to take out the ol' airbrush and join the fray.

[crxmanpat]

I've done a few minor items (formation lights, zinc chromate in the gear wells and flaps), but also want to do some weathering. I saw what Brent did on Tony's A-6, and it looks SO much better than mine.

[Grossman56]

And, just in case you haven't seen this video...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrU3R_GCA-A

Great sound

Grossman56

[Grossman56]

Well guys, here's the pics, I'm extremely proud of myself on this bird, it's my second plane and I'm 15 so looking forward to doing more planes like this. Feel free to ask any questions, but I will admit I got most of my ideas from you guys! Thanks all!

Cool job warbird!
I did the same with the wheel wells, now if you want to get the shine down, get some satin Varathane or Minwax. I love your sliding canopy, I've been thinking of trying that too

Grossman56

[Warbird04329]

Grossman56, super easy to do the canopy! I'm not going to take credit since Brandon Moon told me how to do it lol. Follow his instructions on RCG page 162, I might take and cut some foam out to do a cleaner sliding action.

[crxmanpat]

Just submitted a 5-star review of this plane on the MRC site.

[Shirty]

Lol, Let's not get carried away there mate. I agree it's a top bird, but it's not a blue nose. ;) (just stirring fellas). ;)

[crxmanpat]

Pics from this past weekend's flying.

[Warbird04329]

Beautiful Pat!!!

[Grossman56]

Great Shots Pat, looks like a successful maiden!!
Grossman56

[crxmanpat]

Thanks guys. Those pics were from flight #4. The maiden actually took place the weekend before.