For anyone who has this plane...I see the estimated build time listed is 3+ hours. Does that estimate include application of decals? Based on the video it doesn't seem like it would take nearly that long to put the plane itself together.
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RE: CNC suspended struts from RC Castle.
I've just installed mine on my P-38. Two things that are noteworthy. The first is that if you are using the bigger tires on the mains (mine are the 1450mm P-51 tires), the axles are not quite long enough. You will have to shave off a bit of that rim on the wheel and dremel a small slant on the shaft end that the hex screw snugs up against to hold the axle on. Second is the nose gear. The cir-clip that they provide with the shaft that goes into the retract is so big that it won't nest between the 2 forks of the strut holder. The old cir-clip won't fit as the groove on the new one is too big. I had to cut the top length of the stock strut and grind a flat for the new strut to be secured. This is NOT a simple, direct replacement. However, now that it's all put together, I will be doing a test flight in the next few days. Will let you know how the plane handles on ground roll and landing.
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Originally posted by danloc78 View PostFor anyone who has this plane...I see the estimated build time listed is 3+ hours. Does that estimate include application of decals? Based on the video it doesn't seem like it would take nearly that long to put the plane itself together.Lon
EFlite F-16 80mm, EFite DRACO, EFlite Night Radian, E-Flite P51 1.5m
Freewing A-10 80mm, F-86 80mm, F-15 90mm, Avanti. FMS DHC-2 Beaver, Fliteline P-38L ,HSD HME-262, HSD F86.
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Originally posted by xviper2 View PostRE: CNC suspended struts from RC Castle.
I've just installed mine on my P-38. Two things that are noteworthy. The first is that if you are using the bigger tires on the mains (mine are the 1450mm P-51 tires), the axles are not quite long enough. You will have to shave off a bit of that rim on the wheel and dremel a small slant on the shaft end that the hex screw snugs up against to hold the axle on. Second is the nose gear. The cir-clip that they provide with the shaft that goes into the retract is so big that it won't nest between the 2 forks of the strut holder. The old cir-clip won't fit as the groove on the new one is too big. I had to cut the top length of the stock strut and grind a flat for the new strut to be secured. This is NOT a simple, direct replacement. However, now that it's all put together, I will be doing a test flight in the next few days. Will let you know how the plane handles on ground roll and landing.
Lon
EFlite F-16 80mm, EFite DRACO, EFlite Night Radian, E-Flite P51 1.5m
Freewing A-10 80mm, F-86 80mm, F-15 90mm, Avanti. FMS DHC-2 Beaver, Fliteline P-38L ,HSD HME-262, HSD F86.
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Originally posted by Lon View Post
Thanks for the heads up XVIPER...Mine should be showing up anyday.
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Has anyone experienced during a cross-wind takeoff the plane as coming up to takeoff speed want to violently pitch into the wind (as if the tail
is being pushed around)? Or in general has anyone experienced the plane veering to one side or the other during takeoff roll?
I flew today and first flight now issue. It tracked straight down the runway takeoff into the wind. Second flight on a different set of batteries
with a crosswind coming at a 45 from the right wing veered right on takeoff even with compensating with left rudder. Thanks
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Originally posted by Chalredline1 View PostHas anyone experienced during a cross-wind takeoff the plane as coming up to takeoff speed want to violently pitch into the wind (as if the tail
is being pushed around)? Or in general has anyone experienced the plane veering to one side or the other during takeoff roll?
I flew today and first flight now issue. It tracked straight down the runway takeoff into the wind. Second flight on a different set of batteries
with a crosswind coming at a 45 from the right wing veered right on takeoff even with compensating with left rudder. ThanksLon
EFlite F-16 80mm, EFite DRACO, EFlite Night Radian, E-Flite P51 1.5m
Freewing A-10 80mm, F-86 80mm, F-15 90mm, Avanti. FMS DHC-2 Beaver, Fliteline P-38L ,HSD HME-262, HSD F86.
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Originally posted by Brandon Moon View Post
I did a while back and its posted on RCG and HERE..... but here it is againBob Duncan
The only real helicopter is the CH-47 Chinook. The rest are just sling loads!
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Originally posted by Brandon Moon View Post
I did a while back and its posted on RCG and HERE..... but here it is againBob Duncan
The only real helicopter is the CH-47 Chinook. The rest are just sling loads!
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https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
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Originally posted by BadBob View Post
Can you post pics of your placement of the RX, sound board and IC module? I'm thinking the board might fit under the cockpit.Brandon Moon
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Way to get it done Aros! Nice to see Flightline responding to various "opportunities" like this. Also, I'm with you Brandon on the scissors. I think, since I've already got those P-40 struts on that do have the scissors, I'll just stay with them and just replace the nose gear if I can get another view of it. The picture shown on the site doesn't show what the offset part of the strut looks like. If that looks good then I'll probably order the set and just keep the mains as spares. Brad
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Originally posted by Brandon Moon View Post
I will try and do that later....already have some posted here, but not with the sound card installed....will add that laterBob Duncan
The only real helicopter is the CH-47 Chinook. The rest are just sling loads!
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Originally posted by downwindleg View PostOne more time Brandon, I noticed that the connecting rod on the P-40 strut and the retract housing is offset. Presumably because there is no offset on the strut itself, So does that rod with the offset come with the strut or did you have to fab that ? And if so, what material did you use? Thanks AgainBrandon Moon
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