Official FlightLine RC 1600mm Spitfire Mk. IX Thread

[Grossman56]

Ah, now that's a thought....

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[boomer108]

True, there's a P51B that's begging me to continue the repair work on it. My biggest hurdle was how to attach the wings as , for some reason, the mounting 'posts' disappeared. I think I can get away with using anchor wall mounts, those little plastic things you insert into the hole in the wall to put a screw into? I'd sure like to see that bird fly again, since the kit has been out of production for quite a while now and I've given up on Motion to build one. That Nexa thing does not look very scale to me.


Now that's a P51B!

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

I had the same problem with my FMS Corsair. I used threaded brass wood inserts and epoxyed them in worked great. You can find them at any hardware store in various sizes. Hope that helps. Boomer

[Elbee]

Ding Hao!

That's paint scheme that came with the Jim Meister Master Scale Kit.

Best, LB

[Grossman56]

FMS had a malcom hood for the B model when it was on the market, I kick myself for not picking one up at the time. Hind sight is the art of look through your A**!!
Anyway, that poor plane piled in once and I rebuilt it, don't know what went wrong, but I got a few flights out of her until she went into a spin and augured in again.
Now, I I said, everything is probably repairable, it was just that the wing/ fuse joiners, somehow disappeared. I could probably buy a spare 'D' fuse and dig them out of that, but what a waist.
I think the wall anchor idea is the most viable. As for servos and retracts, I have two Avanti's and a cracked up F7F to salvage plenty of them from. The Avanti only had 1 1/2 flights on it,
I have planes to buy the motorless kit soon and install the new motor from the new / destroyed Avanti (Don't tell the wife)

Anyway, if I could just get that B to fly again, she'd be a real rarity. I'm looking at "Ding Hao" for a paint scheme, but lets not get ahead of ourselves..

Is that James on the wing!?!? Sure looks like him, he aged well!!



Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[Elbee]

Elbee.
Brian Taylor offered a 69" p-51D after the 60" P-51B. When I ordered the George canopy and cowling in Jan. I thought they still offered the P-51B plans, Canopy, cowl, and laser cut parts. Personally, I would cut my own parts as the Taylor parts are small glued around a basic frame. Lazor-cut parts shipped from England would cost more than making your own. Just my .02

Best Regards, Rex

Rex,

Paraphrasing Rudyard Kipling, "you are a better man than I, Gunga Din."

! Best, LB

ps: I have not 'cut' a kit in more than 40 years, not gonna start today. Not sure if I have enough time left, the willingness, and space to do it.

[jetfool]

Elbee.
Brian Taylor offered a 69" p-51D after the 60" P-51B. When I ordered the George canopy and cowling in Jan. I thought they still offered the P-51B plans, Canopy, cowl, and laser cut parts. Personally, I would cut my own parts as the Taylor parts are small glued around a basic frame. Lazor-cut parts shipped from England would cost more than making your own. Just my .02

Best Regards, Rex

[Elbee]

Elbee,
I have the Brian Taylor 60" P-51B plans and these would make a very scale electric model. Plans show flaps but fixed gear that you could easily convert. There is a model built from these plans in the Air Force Museum under glass. It has Rhom retracts and is beautiful. I can take a picture of my plans if you'd like.

Best Regards, Rex

Rex,

I looked at the BT Mustang as a solution, but I think the one listed at Sarik Hobbies is a "D" Model by Taylor.

I have considered the FMS 1700mm D and doing a B Mod, but I would still need to vacuform a Malcolm Hood style canopy.

Again, so many models and so little time....

Thanks for the offer my friend.

Best, LB

[jetfool]

Elbee,
I have the Brian Taylor 60" P-51B plans and these would make a very scale electric model. Plans show flaps but fixed gear that you could easily convert. There is a model built from these plans in the Air Force Museum under glass. It has Rhom retracts and is beautiful. I can take a picture of my plans if you'd like.

Best Regards, Rex

[Elbee]

Grossman56

Dan, you are killin' me with that picture.

I've wanted a "B" with the Malcolm Hood like forever.

I would take any "B" that is 1600mm to 2000mm though.

I had the Jim Meister MasterScale Kit but regrettably sold it during some tougher times.

I've looked for a Gold Series Top-Flite kit, only to find scammers and disappointment.

Anyway, enough of my pity-party, great Mustang.

Keep up the superb reworks and repaints.

Best, LB

[Grossman56]

True, there's a P51B that's begging me to continue the repair work on it. My biggest hurdle was how to attach the wings as , for some reason, the mounting 'posts' disappeared. I think I can get away with using anchor wall mounts, those little plastic things you insert into the hole in the wall to put a screw into? I'd sure like to see that bird fly again, since the kit has been out of production for quite a while now and I've given up on Motion to build one. That Nexa thing does not look very scale to me.


Now that's a P51B!

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[Elbee]

Grossman56

I really like the added bulkhead structure behind the seat.

So cool.

You've done well, Sir.

"Now, what to do?? Winter has just started here in Wyoming, time to dream up more projects."

There's always more to do.

Best, LB

[jetfool]

A fms P-47 to fly in the Mountain Squadron?

[Grossman56]

Here he is in his new home, all sealed in. Just have to repair the antennae wire that some feline jumped across and she's good. You CAN see the bar! Cool!



Now, what to do??
Winter has just started here in Wyoming, time to dream up more projects.

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[Grossman56]

I hear you ! I got tired of pilots looking straight ahead so looked for something unique, Looks like he's checking out his 10 o'clock high to me.

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[Elbee]

Grossman56

Looks like he's about to rotate and "Tally Ho!" to me.

Very Nice work, Sir.

Best, LB

[jetfool]

Looking great!

[Grossman56]

Got the pilot pretty well complete now, just some minor things like glossing the goggles. Got the control stick in his hands, it's an example of team work, Elbee's spade on my base, looks great!



Tomorrow, I'll get serious about the cockpit. Again, some minor work on the armor plate to get the 'seat belts' to slide through, install the headrest, put the crow bar on the access door. You probably won't be able to see the bar, but I'll know it's there

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[jetfool]

Elbee,
I plan to post whenever I finish the P-47 and my B-26. The HS kids are 3d printing my parts for the B-26 so should be starting in March.
I buy the bulk 3-4" sheets from National Balsa, Balsa USA, when they have their bundle sales and strip all my 1/4x1/4" or anything else I need. My balsa stripper is my friend. Savings is better than buying the strips separately. I collect scraps of ply from our local lumber yard in their cabinet shop. You would be surprised how much 1/4" ply pieces they throw away. My club buddies don't build anymore and pass their balsa scraps my way, in return I rebuild their crashed foamies they think would go in the trash. Just my way of keeping an ole retired guy in building matl. and not cost an arm and leg.

Best Regards, Rex

[Elbee]

jetfool

I'd cut my own parts, except I do not have a balsa "scrap department" anymore.

Such is life in the world of foamies.

I do have some Sig Contest Grade and Light Balsa from the days of yore, I have managed to keep in good shape.

I don't think that would be suitable for the Tempest build except for sheeting.

Anyway, you should start a thread here for your K-N1K2 build. It would be big fun to watch your progress.

Best, LB

[jetfool]

Elbee,

Ordered my cowl and canopy from Sarik in Jan. Total cost was $33.00 shipped, not bad. I am using scraps from my balsa kit leftovers as most of the formers are small pieces built to a whole, never throw things away. I've even got a sawdust box for filler, I know ..... I'm crazy!
FMS P-47 motor, and prop would be a good choice, you will need weight of the 6sbatt. up front for balance.
Cut your own parts and enjoy the ole- time journey.
Best Regards, Rex