Official FMS 1500mm P-47D Razorback Thread

[Davegeee]

You might try dialing down the rate on your rudder as well, something like 80% is plenty for the scale like flying you're into. Too much expo and it starts acting like a wet noodle, I don't go over 30%.

Also, is the control rod in the outermost hole? You can get more rudder with it in the outer hole on both the control arm and the servo control arm, that way, you can turn down the rate and not lose much control throw if you feel you need it. Personally, I use rudder for takeoffs and when in flight, to counteract adverse yaw. When landing, especially with narrow gear such as the Spitfire, I always keep the prop spinning to stop that pull to one side. As you know, you have to be on the ball when it comes to those last few feet of landing, adding too much expo will increase the amount of throw you have to apply before the rudder reacts.

Dan

Good points, and well-taken! I'll check out the position of the rudder servo arm. I believe it is not on the outermost hole but the second one in. I use 50 per cent Expo on lower and mid rates on the rudder and tailwheel, and high rates I reserve for taxiing with more rudder authority for tight turns on the ground. I've been adding some up elevator while on the initial takeoff roll and then ease out of it to neutral rudder as the aircraft accelerates. It pretty much flies itself off with very little up rudder command. Landings work out really well, although I got a minor prop tip strike when I landed just a bit too nose down attitude. But that was easy to sand the tips and repaint. Ready to go!

Cheers

Davegee

[Grossman56]

I've eliminated the background, but darned if I can figure out how to layer it on a new background!
Have a try!

[Davegeee]

Very Cool! You're halfway there! The guy who I wrote about to you who did the Robert Redford photo in his 1920s flying togs and then transposed him to our picture of a rc model of his Jenny The Great Waldo Pepper looked totally believable. Unfortunately, he passed away years ago but I bet someone out there has done this kind of transposing before and we'll be able to figure it out.

I finished the headset wiring on your pilot today so next time we get together I'll give him back to you. Looks a little more scale with those wires attached.
Question: do you ever put a drop of acrylic clear in the depression where the goggle lenses are on his helmet? I always do that for mine, makes it look a bit more realistic. I'd be happy to do that to your pilot if you'd like me to, or maybe you prefer to not do this step. Your choice,let me know if you want me to do it. They always come out really well.

I got a book, first of two from the Half Price store online on the 357th FG and their pilots. I always like researching things before I start in on a new project like the 1600mm P-51 if I do that.

Cheers

Dave