Butchn Charlie has the numbers for you!!! LOL Glad you asked and glad to have you on board at the Squawk!! Blue skies! Jerry
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I 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. ButchComment
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That's a personal preference with regard to transport and storage capabilities. My fleet always had the wings glued together if the span was 1600mm or less.
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-190Comment
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Okay then - glue it is!
ThanksComment
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Just 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 - 93mphComment
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Just wondering out loud here ... is the Varathane the thing to do and why?Comment
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Varathane, MinWax, Mod Podge - the purpose of all of these is to seal the foam, paint and decals. This reduces damage from handling, hanger rash, exposure to the elements, fingerprints and dents. Which one you use is a matter of personal taste. MinWax is thin, goes on easily but might need 2 or 3 coats to get the protection you want. Mod Podge is like a paste glue, goes on white, dries clear but can show streaks if put on too thick. I've only used Varathane on furniture but if I recall correctly, it's a bit on the thick side and could do with some thinning before applying onto a model foam plane - drying time is a bit longer if not thinned out. Mod Podge and MinWax can be dry to touch in less than an hour - doesn't need to be thinned. I don't do it to all of my models, only ones that are harder to keep nice looking due to their color scheme and the type of foam used.
I didn't do it for my FMS 1450mm P-51 V8. Wish I did.Comment
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Just ordered some - thanks for the information!
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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!Comment
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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,
BernieComment
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Go to FMS models they are still selling the Mustang. You can access the manual there. Not much difference between the V7 vs the V8 manual. I think the inner gear doors closing with the gear extended was the big change.Comment
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http://www.fmsmodel.com/fms-1400mm-p...8-red-tail-pnp
Here's the link to the page, you'll see the tab for the manual there, just download it.
Grossman56Team Gross!Comment
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Thanks guys.
Just looked under the hood. It's only a 4250-500kv motor. Ouch!!
BernieComment
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Quick, fix that!!
http://www.fmsmodel.com/fms-motor-4258-kv650-predator
http://www.fmsmodel.com/fmsdj014-motor-mount
And you're in business
Grossman56
Team Gross!Comment
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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.
BernieComment
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Your also gonna need the prop shaft from the FMS 1400 F3A Olympus in order to keep the appropriate cowl to spinner spacing.
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-190Comment
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Oh yeah, that's right, I keep forgetting about the prop shaft. If you don't change it out the spinner sticks out
Look at Old Crow with the stock prop shaft and My Little Gal with the new one, takes care of the gap.
Grossman56Team Gross!Comment
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Thanks OV10 and Gman,
I ordered everything today. Hopefully I'll be in business in a week or so. I ordered the motor direct from FMS. Never dealt with them before.
I also ordered the speed upgrade for my FL F8F Bearcat 1.2m.
BernieComment
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You'll be pleased!!
With my Bearcat, I used the same 650kv power system with the same 85A ESC and installed the 1400 mm FMS Corsair prop in front, incredible airplane, literally unlimited vertical.
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