Official FlightLine 1600mm P-51D Mustang Thread

[Evan D]

I agree, but the $660 is a crazy price. Compare it to the similar 1600 Spitfire price (yes, I know there are newer, nice thinks on the Mustang). I bought it as soon as it came out and like it and how it flies. The only down side of the plane is it's price.

[Aros]

I was excited to see this, but $660 is over the top for this. Just leave off the droppable fuel tanks which you will do once, then decide it isn't worth the 20 minutes searching the field for them, and the flashing wing lights that are supposed to look like machine guns that really just look like flashing lights, and get the price down to a more "reasonable' $550 or so.

Everybody is entitled to their opinion. It's not so simple however. There are a multitude of factors that go into the price point of these models and it's not just "taking away amenities" that goes into the final price point.

[austinrc]

I was excited to see this, but $660 is over the top for this. Just leave off the droppable fuel tanks which you will do once, then decide it isn't worth the 20 minutes searching the field for them, and the flashing wing lights that are supposed to look like machine guns that really just look like flashing lights, and get the price down to a more "reasonable' $550 or so.

[Evan D]

Congratulations!

[paulrkytek]

Mustang maiden went well this evening, just a few clicks of down elevator trim required. I had to fiddle with the wing release buttons, a touch of alloy filing and cleaning a bit of paint off the the push pegs and adding a bit of silicone oil and a couple of dozen presses and they now work fine. One day they will learn how to paint the white bits where the canopy meets the fuselage to hide the white line that inevitably appears. Time for a visit to B&Q for a a small pot of colour matched paint again.

[Chillibadger]

Here's my P-51; all stock. I have flown on a Boltx 5400mah 6s with a Radiomaster ER8 receiver.

[Chillibadger]

finally got one to load I don’t know what the issue was

I added invasion stripes to the top of the wing and yellow to the tail. I was having some issues with it silhouetting at a distance in a high wing over. This helped tremendously and although I know it’s not correct to scale for Frenesi, I like it!

love it

[Chillibadger]

Beautiful job with the repaint, Aros! When I finish my present Hairless Joe project, I'm clearing the tables to pick up one of these new P-51 models!!

Glad your flights are going well. Seems to be a pretty standard remark from others that this is a great new flying airplane!

Cheers

Davegee

great job dude

[Aros]

Aros, congrats on the successful maiden and gorgous paint job.

Question: did you strip the original paint or just oversprayed with metallic silver?

Thank you very much! I just sprayed over the stock paint. Went on beautifully.

[n99jh1]

Aros, congrats on the successful maiden and gorgous paint job.

Question: did you strip the original paint or just oversprayed with metallic silver?

[Aros]

Aros,

Thanks for the detailed reply! I may do something similar to what you did, start with a clean silver canvas as you did, but a with different scheme. Initially, I was hesitant to buy a brand new $600 plane then repaint it. I've done quite a bit of model painting, so I should be fine. I've used the blue tape and done very well with it. I have to say, doing your very own scheme is a lot of fun and when done right, quite rewarding.

You will do great. If this isn't your first rodeo, this is a breeze. Sounds like you are well versed with the blue tape too. Making her your own is in itself the reward. Look forward to your photos!

[xviper]

If you happen to use a 10-ch telemetry stabilized Lemon RX, you can have a possibility of 2 additional power sources - BEC1 and BEC2.

https://lemon-rx.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=76&product_id=272

[Evan D]

Yes, basically making it opto.

[Elbee]

GliderGuy

So, theoretically you could snip the "Red" throttle lead wire and use a Rx Battery Pack, as well?

Best, LB

[GliderGuy]

No, this and most electric planes have a built in BEC, battery elimination circuit that powers the receiver. A few don't trust their electronics and do a separate BEC or battery but it adds complexity.

The thing that threw me was not seeing a BEC lead to plug into the RX. The guys here helped me understand that the built-in BEC (built in to the ESC that is) powers the RX through the throttle lead that connects to the RX.

The separate pigtail off the battery lead/connector is a separate source for auxiliary stuff you might add. Note: Do not connect this pigtail to the RX.

-GG

[Evan D]

No, this and most electric planes have a built in BEC, battery elimination circuit that powers the receiver. A few don't trust their electronics and do a separate BEC or battery but it adds complexity.

[Rdavila]

Do i always need an RX battery for the receiver?

[davegee]

I might have to succumb to the siren song of this beauty sooner rather than later.

Best, LB

Come to Jamaica, Mahn! You'll like it here! And they have lots of nice P-51D model aeroplanes, too! 😁🤣😊

[marty 72]

Aros,

Thanks for the detailed reply! I may do something similar to what you did, start with a clean silver canvas as you did, but a with different scheme. Initially, I was hesitant to buy a brand new $600 plane then repaint it. I've done quite a bit of model painting, so I should be fine. I've used the blue tape and done very well with it. I have to say, doing your very own scheme is a lot of fun and when done right, quite rewarding.

[Elbee]

"[and] Like Dave"

I might have to succumb to the siren song of this beauty sooner rather than later.

Best, LB