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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-17-2020, 05:06 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,870
Posted By tgking44

Hey guys, finally got this one finished. Here's a...

Hey guys, finally got this one finished. Here's a shot of where I am now with her. I pick up where I left off and finished the thread here....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-19-2018, 09:15 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,870
Posted By tgking44

Ok... decided to keep just one post updated. If...

Ok... decided to keep just one post updated. If interested, it can be found here (https://www.rcscalebuilder.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27642&PN=1&TPN=1)

Glenn
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-29-2018, 08:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,870
Posted By tgking44

With 2deg of down and right thrust at prop shaft,...

With 2deg of down and right thrust at prop shaft, loose fitting of front-end pieces shows perfect alignment. Makes me giddy...

Half of the time spent on the fuse is ensuring everything aligns and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-29-2018, 09:40 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,870
Posted By tgking44

A few pics to update. Slow, but steady progress....

A few pics to update. Slow, but steady progress. Closed up most of the fuse, but had to install the cockpit floor first. The rest of the cockpit walls and details will be added later... just the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-21-2018, 12:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,870
Posted By tgking44

Installed 2 linear servos for the sliding canopy....

Installed 2 linear servos for the sliding canopy. With 6" of travel, they're ideal for this application. Required some tinkering to get the geometry right, but I'm happy with how it turned out. It...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-06-2018, 05:52 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,870
Posted By tgking44

Did some more planking and A LOT of sanding over...

Did some more planking and A LOT of sanding over the weekend. For access to install the sliding canopy hardware, the area in front of the cockpit was left open. I'll fill in that area last.
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-30-2018, 05:32 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,870
Posted By tgking44

Slow progress. The fiberglass "razorback" and...

Slow progress. The fiberglass "razorback" and tail sections are loosely in place... just had to see how they looked.
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-22-2018, 06:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,870
Posted By tgking44

Some progress on the tail. Elevator linkage...

Some progress on the tail. Elevator linkage completely concealed. Both elevator and rudder linkage are fairly close to scale.
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-02-2018, 08:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,870
Posted By tgking44

So... I fabricated a new elevator coupler. This...

So... I fabricated a new elevator coupler. This one is made out of carbon fiber tubes and a Nelson Hobbies control horn. Very similar to what CARF Models uses in their P-47. It passed all of my...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-02-2018, 08:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,870
Posted By tgking44

Also followed Ziroli's recommendation of the...

Also followed Ziroli's recommendation of the making the elevator coupler out of 1/4" music wire. Fabricated a servo arm and silver soldered it to the wire. The brass tubing was installed as a hinge...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-02-2018, 08:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,870
Posted By tgking44

Structure of the stab and elevator almost...

Structure of the stab and elevator almost complete. Already skinned one side of the elevator halves. Note the scale location of hinge line.
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-25-2018, 06:59 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,870
Posted By tgking44

Yes, I agree SIMCO. I've been using Hitec's 645...

Yes, I agree SIMCO. I've been using Hitec's 645 & 625's for years. Great servos. I'll be using several of them in this one!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-22-2018, 11:53 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,870
Posted By tgking44

Yep, that is an option. Definitely one to...

Yep, that is an option. Definitely one to consider. Trying to keep it SIMPLE!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-22-2018, 07:19 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,870
Posted By tgking44

Thanks SIMCO. I've thought about a dual servo...

Thanks SIMCO. I've thought about a dual servo setup in the tail... something I'm accustomed to doing with my large aerobatic birds. To your point about insurance, that's definitely the safest...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-21-2018, 12:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,870
Posted By tgking44

Hey guys, planning the construction of the...

Hey guys, planning the construction of the elevator and ziroli calls for 1/4" music wire to join the elevators. That seems really thick (and therefore heavy) to me. I've seen where others have used...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-16-2018, 08:41 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,870
Posted By tgking44

Chipping away (literally) at her. I think...

Chipping away (literally) at her.

I think I'll start working on the tail feathers before doing anything else to the fuse. I plan to hide the linkages, so I need the feathers built. ...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-12-2018, 08:22 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,870
Posted By tgking44

Added a few stringers to the bottom. Also chose...

Added a few stringers to the bottom. Also chose to alternate the front-end stringers with strips of plywood vs balsa. I like the idea of a little more strength to the front (between F1 and F2).
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-30-2018, 07:06 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,870
Posted By tgking44

Thanks for the info, Larry. You've now got me...

Thanks for the info, Larry. You've now got me concerned. I've had several DA's, but never the 85... and this would be my first time using a DA on a warbird. I'm not familiar with the Brison 5.8...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-30-2018, 05:00 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,870
Posted By tgking44

Had a few hours over the weekend, so added more...

Had a few hours over the weekend, so added more wood to the fuse's frame. Tailwheel brackets and wing saddle are installed.

Slowly coming along......
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-26-2018, 04:49 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,870
Posted By tgking44

Mike, we're in complete agreement.

Mike, we're in complete agreement.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-26-2018, 09:44 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,870
Posted By tgking44

Larry When did your friend acquire the DA-85...

Larry

When did your friend acquire the DA-85 he used in his 47? When DA released the original 85, it was a paint shaker. They offered upgrades to its design for a couple of years until the new...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-25-2018, 09:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,870
Posted By tgking44

Mike, I appreciate your input and agree with you...

Mike, I appreciate your input and agree with you about the G-62. Plenty of performance for this plane, unparalleled reliability and its weight helps. You know it's the right engine when it's part of...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-25-2018, 11:20 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,870
Posted By tgking44

Okay, after waiting on the wood from the cutter...

Okay, after waiting on the wood from the cutter for nearly 3 months (ridiculous, right!), I finally got it in. Between the hassle of waiting on the wood, work schedule and a week wasted trying to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-29-2018, 05:37 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,870
Posted By tgking44

SIMCO, Thanks for the photos. I like the...

SIMCO,

Thanks for the photos. I like the baffling construction. Very clean and simple. As for the spark plugs sticking out of the cowl, nice solution with the "doors". What is her total weight?
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-22-2018, 07:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,870
Posted By tgking44

Thanks SIMCO. Nice bird. Got any closer pics of...

Thanks SIMCO. Nice bird. Got any closer pics of the GT80 in the cowl? I was considering rotating it too. What prop are you using with it?

Regarding your comment about PKC and iron... I assume you...
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