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Originally posted by JPJI View Post
Apply gloss coat first to avoid 'silvering' of the decals. Coat again afterwards to get consistent sheen level of your choice.
i so notice that the small lettering is marked wet transfer
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Finally got my spit together. I am sure about Flightline, I think they spoiled the ship for an halfpence of tar ( cheaped out on finish)
This is my first ever flightline aircraft and probably my last.
Many Issues including the retracts not working when using a separate receiver Battery.. Turns out retracts have some kind of over voltage detection built in.
If your run it with the 6s and the supplied ESC they work just fine ( BEC is 5amp at 5volts) My battery would supply 12 amps.. If I add another BEC to drop the receiver battery voltage down to 5 volts retracts work but will not no way no how work with the 7.4 V from a receiver battery... All other servos were fine.
Also never hook up the led lights without the little blue box they lite very bright for a short period of time.. (nano seconds)
Finally the decals what a P.I.T.A no instruction as to what the three different types are. and no instructions on how to apply them.
Slightest touch of a sticky decal on the paint when trying to attach results in paint coming off. Paint is not well adhered to airframe.
I hope it flies better than it went together.
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Originally posted by TonyTaff View PostFinally got my spit together. I am sure about Flightline, I think they spoiled the ship for an halfpence of tar ( cheaped out on finish)
This is my first ever flightline aircraft and probably my last.
Many Issues including the retracts not working when using a separate receiver Battery.. Turns out retracts have some kind of over voltage detection built in.
If your run it with the 6s and the supplied ESC they work just fine ( BEC is 5amp at 5volts) My battery would supply 12 amps.. If I add another BEC to drop the receiver battery voltage down to 5 volts retracts work but will not no way no how work with the 7.4 V from a receiver battery... All other servos were fine.
Also never hook up the led lights without the little blue box they lite very bright for a short period of time.. (nano seconds)
Finally the decals what a P.I.T.A no instruction as to what the three different types are. and no instructions on how to apply them.
Slightest touch of a sticky decal on the paint when trying to attach results in paint coming off. Paint is not well adhered to airframe.
I hope it flies better than it went together.
Decals are best wet applied so you can slide them around. They should have explained this better in the instructions.
Over voltage protection on the retracts is better than the magic smoke coming out when too high a voltage is applied to them.
If you are using a 6+ volt receiver battery, then you should always make sure that all the electronics are rated for high voltage, or use a voltage regulator to reduce voltage to below 6v.
If you are going to apply a higher voltage to any of the electronics than the manufacturer intended, then they cannot be held responsible for any damage that results.
Paint is not very well adhered to the foam, which is typical for all foamies. (paint does not stick well to foam)
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Howdy.... The servos and retracts are designed to run on 5.1 volts DC or very close to that voltage threshold. The LEDS are rated at about 2.8-3.0 v dc, and that is why there is a blue box, to regulate that current... You can have 1000 amps available, and that is OK! You just cant have too many volts! I am surprised the retracts didn't fry to be honest.... Good luck with your maiden...
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Originally posted by RichJ53 View Post
Yes you are correct, right rudder is needed and Rob posted this after realizing the error.... I was at the flying field when he was flying the spit that day
Rich
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I hope you guys will forgive me for a minor hijack, but as a Spitfire enthusiast I hope you find these photos of interest! First, here are some shots of my recently completed 1/32 scale Spit model...lots of experiments in airbrushing, shading, washes, etc., but I love the opportunity to get into the detail! This is a Mark Vb. Rob
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Originally posted by RCAV8R View Post
Glad you had a nice trip and thanks for sharing your photos
we will need to catch up soon.
Rich
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Originally posted by RCAV8R View PostI hope you guys will forgive me for a minor hijack, but as a Spitfire enthusiast I hope you find these photos of interest! First, here are some shots of my recently completed 1/32 scale Spit model...lots of experiments in airbrushing, shading, washes, etc., but I love the opportunity to get into the detail! This is a Mark Vb. Rob
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Originally posted by dblmars View PostJust a suggestion, to all do not bother with any of the stock water slide decals, because Callie grraphics has a fantastic nomenclature decal sheet for under $10.00, and you will save yourself a ton of grief...Hugh "Wildman" Wiedman
Hangar: FL/FW: Mig 29 "Cobra", A-10 Arctic, F18 Canadian & Tiger Meet, F16 Wild Weasel, F4 Phantom & Blue Angel, 1600 Corsair & Spitfire, Olive B-24, Stinger 90, Red Avanti. Extreme Flight-FW-190 Red Tulip, Slick 60, 60" Extra 300 V2, 62" MXS Heavy Metal, MXS Green, & Demonstrator. FMS-1700mm P-51, Red Bull Corsair. E-Flite-70mm twin SU-30, Beast Bi-Plane 60", P2 Bi-Plane, P-51.
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Originally posted by dblmars View PostJust a suggestion, to all do not bother with any of the stock water slide decals, because Callie grraphics has a fantastic nomenclature decal sheet for under $10.00, and you will save yourself a ton of grief...
Grossman56Team Gross!
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Originally posted by t01ga View PostFinally found time to finish off my Spitfire!I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
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