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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-27-2023, 07:03 PM
Replies: 1,127
Views: 372,802
Posted By bradley

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1280x808/zero_march_27_maiden_dale_4__78353d64e846ecc11fbb32d92721841ec171030d.jpg
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-27-2023, 03:47 PM
Replies: 1,127
Views: 372,802
Posted By bradley

Yeah. Lots of people reinforce the wing tubes....

Yeah. Lots of people reinforce the wing tubes. look back in the forums. I reinforced my Zero and my now under construction, Top RC P47. Even though Electrics have nearly no vibration compared Gas...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-27-2023, 05:08 AM
Replies: 1,127
Views: 372,802
Posted By bradley

Nice work. what is the flight ready weight

Nice work. what is the flight ready weight
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-23-2023, 02:49 PM
Replies: 1,127
Views: 372,802
Posted By bradley

37 lbs....no lead needed in this build.

37 lbs....no lead needed in this build.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-21-2023, 06:51 PM
Replies: 1,127
Views: 372,802
Posted By bradley

Electric Zero

Had the Zero out last weekend. Still a joy to fly after 2 1/2 years in my fleet. Testing out some Liperior Air batteries this week. worked great.
BTW, the 26X14 3 blade is too cool and sounds...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-25-2022, 04:13 AM
Replies: 1,127
Views: 372,802
Posted By bradley

Nice!

Nice!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-10-2022, 06:58 PM
Replies: 1,127
Views: 372,802
Posted By bradley

One bladed props are the most efficient (yes...

One bladed props are the most efficient (yes there is such a thing).
Every extra blade added decreases the overall prop efficiency. More blades were added to absorb more horsepower that the newer...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-01-2022, 06:28 PM
Replies: 1,127
Views: 372,802
Posted By bradley

Nice Work!

Nice Work!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-27-2022, 07:38 AM
Replies: 1,127
Views: 372,802
Posted By bradley

J Tab Most people bolt the bracket through the...

J Tab
Most people bolt the bracket through the cover as you say. I built my zero in 2020. I decided to build Servo boxes out of plywood and epoxy them to the covers at that time. Either way will...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-20-2022, 05:57 PM
Replies: 1,127
Views: 372,802
Posted By bradley

Smile Funny Yes, I've never put on more than a 2...

Funny
Yes, I've never put on more than a 2 cell. Works flawlessly.
In fact I've just received my brand new P47 Snafu. Same electronics as my Zero. I haver already tested it. Lots of work to go on...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-20-2022, 05:03 PM
Replies: 1,127
Views: 372,802
Posted By bradley

Interesting. That makes sense. I haven't...

Interesting. That makes sense.

I haven't seen it on mine, but mine its different. Mine is a TopRC electrics now with a Robart struts. Long story.... Short recap. TopRC struts failed repeatedly...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-20-2022, 04:33 PM
Replies: 1,127
Views: 372,802
Posted By bradley

That works with a regulator. Curious, why not...

That works with a regulator.
Curious, why not just run a 2 cell? No regulator needed.
Brad
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-20-2022, 03:34 PM
Replies: 1,127
Views: 372,802
Posted By bradley

From Robarts website "Acceptable battery range of...

From Robarts website "Acceptable battery range of 4.8V-9.0V""
A 3 cell will likely melt the electric retracts quickly at nominal voltage in that pack of greater than 11.1 volts. 2 cell pack is...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-16-2021, 07:50 PM
Replies: 1,127
Views: 372,802
Posted By bradley

Lightbulb Carbon Fiber

I replaced all 4 tubes with Carbon Fiber. Saved ~ 400 grams on all 4 total.
Top RC Aluminum ones are insanely heavy. Spent a lot of time looking at CF tubes to to get it right .They were perfect....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-21-2021, 06:23 PM
Replies: 1,127
Views: 372,802
Posted By bradley

Interesting info about the Sierra mounts. I...

Interesting info about the Sierra mounts. I haven't compared them, only seem them from a distance on a Carf model a few years ago.
I got the TopRc retracts to accept the slightly smaller Robart...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-17-2021, 05:09 AM
Replies: 1,127
Views: 372,802
Posted By bradley

I've done a lot of flights now on the Robart...

I've done a lot of flights now on the Robart struts. They are tough and very durable. Cant complain and stand up well to bounced landings. However they look like a model T compared to the Sierra's....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-14-2021, 02:31 PM
Replies: 1,127
Views: 372,802
Posted By bradley

Thumbs up If you find out that answer on "Just struts" let...

If you find out that answer on "Just struts" let me know. Those Sierra's are the ticket!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-13-2021, 04:54 PM
Replies: 1,127
Views: 372,802
Posted By bradley

Damn....those are beautiful. I'm jealous. ...

Damn....those are beautiful.
I'm jealous.
thanks!!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-13-2021, 04:14 PM
Replies: 1,127
Views: 372,802
Posted By bradley

I would; like to see a picture of the Sierras if...

I would; like to see a picture of the Sierras if you could? They are on my list for my next project.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-07-2021, 08:59 AM
Replies: 1,127
Views: 372,802
Posted By bradley

Good info. thank you. Robarts are working great...

Good info. thank you. Robarts are working great now. Always wanted to try some Sierra's however. Heard great things about them.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-07-2021, 08:08 AM
Replies: 1,127
Views: 372,802
Posted By bradley

Hot Rod Todd-Those are a different design...

Hot Rod Todd-Those are a different design completely i see in that picture. Can't really make out the scissor linkage? It appears there isn't one?
New style is very soft steel on the piston and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-07-2021, 05:29 AM
Replies: 1,127
Views: 372,802
Posted By bradley

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1403x1052/sm_98da3aed33ef995d7f0a337178e28f9ac5adc4f7.jpg
Bending of the paper thin and soft piston. Bent 3 so far and tossed them all now....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-06-2021, 06:22 PM
Replies: 1,127
Views: 372,802
Posted By bradley

I bought Carbon tubes for mine too. Factory...

I bought Carbon tubes for mine too. Factory Aluminum tubes are crazy heavy and for no reason.
Update.
I gave up on the TOPRC main retracts for our Grass runway. They look pretty but are poorly...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-05-2021, 12:51 PM
Replies: 1,127
Views: 372,802
Posted By bradley

Beautiful line up of Warbirds!! What's that...

Beautiful line up of Warbirds!!
What's that liquid dripping out of the bottom of those airplanes?..........LOL.
Brad
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-03-2021, 05:38 AM
Replies: 1,127
Views: 372,802
Posted By bradley

Thanks All I have only pushed flight times to...

Thanks All
I have only pushed flight times to 30% battery used. Calculations says 8 min flights are safe. I will slowly start doing longer flight and watch my telemetry data closely to confirm....
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