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Originally posted by Butchn View PostI have downloaded the colored manual but it says nothing about gluing the wing halves together ... only the hold downs, seems kinda strange. Just wanted to check to make sure that they just didn't leave that part out of the manual. Butch
I hear ya on strange about gluing the hold downs and not the center line butt edge of the wing...……...just don't make sense. My ol' V8 book says the same as yours (pgs 9-10)
I can hear Doc saying to Kirk...........If you're gonna glue it, well then dammit man just glue it all.Warbird Charlie
HSD Skyraider FlightLine OV-10 FMS 1400: P-40B, P-51, F4U, F6F, T-28, P-40E, Pitts, 1700 F4U & F7F, FOX glider Freewing A-6, T-33, P-51 Dynam ME-262, Waco TF Giant P-47; ESM F7F-3 LX PBJ-1 EFL CZ T-28, C-150, 1500 P-51 & FW-190
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Originally posted by JamesonC View PostJust as an FYI, when I was going through all the upgrade motors on my P51 a few years back, here are the radar speeds from each setup to give you an idea of boost in performance. All done with no zip tie mod to the prop.
Stock - 67mph
580kv/4s - 73mph
650kv/4s - 78mph
550kv/6s - 93mph
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Originally posted by Butchn View PostJust wondering out loud here ... is the Varathane the thing to do and why?
I didn't do it for my FMS 1450mm P-51 V8. Wish I did.
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I've tried the Varathane and Minwax, so far my hands down favorite is the Spar Urethane
It comes in Clear Gloss but the can looks the same, got it from Lowes. For the glossiest finish, apply it with a brush, probably four coats (the extra weight is minimal, its water based) letting each coat dry overnight. Conversely, if you're going for a flatter duller finish, spray it on. The best Matte finish, in my opinion is the Minwax Matte, which I could only find on line.
Grossman56Team Gross!
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I just picked up a FMS P-51D 1450mm Petie 2 at the Dayton RC swap meet. I think it is a V7 as it has no battery tray or inner LG doors. It's in great shape. The seller said it only had 10 flights on it and it looks it. I've been searching the web to find an owners manual but have had no luck. Does anyone know where I can get one?
Thank in advance,
Bernie
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Quick, fix that!!
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Thanks Gman,
I already ordered the motor from Activepowersports.com, Backordered for now. Already ordered the ESC from MRC. Thanks for the heads up on the mount. Plenty of time until the field is rolled in April.
If worst comes to worst I'll make my own mount. I Crashed my EF P-51 1.2m last year and broke the motor mount. It was back ordered so I made my own out of 1/8th lexan from Home Depot. !40+ flights on it and the smoothest (quietest) plane I fly.
By the way "Paint Your Wagon" is a great movie.
Bernie
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Originally posted by rckruser View PostThanks Gman,
I already ordered the motor from Activepowersports.com, Backordered for now. Already ordered the ESC from MRC. Thanks for the heads up on the mount. Plenty of time until the field is rolled in April.
If worst comes to worst I'll make my own mount. I Crashed my EF P-51 1.2m last year and broke the motor mount. It was back ordered so I made my own out of 1/8th lexan from Home Depot. !40+ flights on it and the smoothest (quietest) plane I fly.
By the way "Paint Your Wagon" is a great movie.
Bernie
See my lengthy post # 1245 where I discuss the two most popular power upgrades and provide the links for the motor shaft.Warbird Charlie
HSD Skyraider FlightLine OV-10 FMS 1400: P-40B, P-51, F4U, F6F, T-28, P-40E, Pitts, 1700 F4U & F7F, FOX glider Freewing A-6, T-33, P-51 Dynam ME-262, Waco TF Giant P-47; ESM F7F-3 LX PBJ-1 EFL CZ T-28, C-150, 1500 P-51 & FW-190
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