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B model Mustang

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:35:34 -0600

I am working on refinishing a Ziroli P51 which was modified into a B model by the original builder. He had used a Ziroli P40 canopy but I would like to add the Malcom hood as I refinish it. Does anyone by chance know of a source for a canopy of the right scale for this model?

I am afraid I will have to make my own, but I thought it worth a shot. Thanks.

Electric Dc-3/C-47 Build

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:08:29 -0600

Hi Everyone,

I have recentley started on a Ziroli Dc-3, which will be my first build from plans. I am 16 years old, and relatively new to building, so when I first considerd the Dc-3, I wasnt sure if I would be able to tackle the project. However, in the two weeks since I have started, I have made some progress, and have really enjoyed the challange of building without instructions. My most recent build (and largest) was a Great Planes Piper Cub 40, so I have certainly learned alot thus far, but, after reading through many of the threads on this site, it became clear to me that I could benifit greatly from the help of the countless experienced builders here. I will be asking lots of questions, but I hope that through hearing what other builders have to say, I can become a better builder myself, and make a model that I can be proud of.

As for the airplane, I have a decent picture of what I want the finished product to be. It will be electric, and, after hearing about how the model tends to build tail-heavy, I have been taking steps to lighten the airframe wherever possible. My goal is to have it balance without using any nose weight, which should be possible if I put the batteries as far forward as they can go. It will likely be finished as a green C-47 in a D-Day invasion scheme, though I have'nt decided exactly which full scale plane I will model it after. I have been in to airplanes in some form all my life, and I have always wanted to do a really big one. With college about 2 years away, now seemed like the time, and thus I began the long journey to (hopefully) building one of my favorite airplanes.

More to come soon

Ed.

Royal Giant Scale Corsair

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:53:56 -0600

Has anyone on here built a Royal giant scale Corsair- 96"wing- If so, I have a couple of questions about the retract gear installation.

Rodney

WANTED: Yellow Aircraft P-47 RazorBack

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:31:26 -0600

Gents,

I want the YA P-47 RazorBack.

Im interested in either NIB or already built or partially built. I'll need pictures and lots of them. I'll pay for shipping as I am located in Canada.

Pass the word around.

Thanks.

Dave.

GLOSTER GAUNTLET

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:50:19 -0600

Hi ,all just a few pics of my model whish flew last Sunday , specs are 1/5th scale ,just under79 inch , weight is 24 and a bit pounds , engine is my trusty laser v , paint supplied by Phil at Fighteraces ,Warbirds of course , also he supplied a pilot for that era ,paint masks are from Flightline Graphics , thanks Jeff

warbird colors and Stits covering

Thu, 27 Jul 2010 05:18:40 -0600

Just wondering if warbird color paints will fill the weave of stits polyfiber fabric, would be nice noy to use polyspry and polybrush

1/3 Vickers F.B.19 MKII

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:22:51 -0600

Okay, raise your hands if you know anything about this cool little WW1 fighter. I am not surprised I didn't see any hands raised. Let me introduce you to yet another unfamiliar WW1 fighter. The Vickers F.B.19 started life being called the "Bullett" and went through many modifications before reaching the MK II type. In it's final form it was powered by the 110hp Clerget 9z or Le Rhone 9j rotary engines. The subject I have picked used the Clerget. A unique feature was the Vickers gun mounted on the side of the fuselage which fired through a hole in the cowl. It used a Vickers-Challenger gear, synchronizing system. The F.B.19 MKII was used in the middle east and the bird I will build was flown by 111 Sqn. I am told that sometime next year there will be a new Datafile released on the Vickers E.S.1 and F.B.19 so if you find this aircraft appealing be sure to pick up a copy. My model will be finished in PC12 and gray much like the attached photo of the Bristol M1c which served in the Middle East as well. My model in 1/3 scale will have a W/S of 96" and the length will be 69 1/2". It will weigh 30-35 lbs. With the assistance of Ron Prestin a G62 will be used to shake down the model but the plan is to use a G38 with Tony Clark reduction system. I have to thank Henri Kaper for again putting up with my ever changing mind and enlarging the 3-view which comes from the J.M.Bruce Fighters book. This 3-view will be the basis of my building plan. Today, I committed to this build and sent the wing rib CAD file to Bob Holman and I thank him for his continued help. Thanks to Seth Hunter for providing the CAD file. Seth is an expert builder and you can find his builds over at RCU. His current project is a 1/3 Halberstadt. Ron Prestin has been a big help with the design and his all around expertise. Thanks Ron! Well. that's all for now. Here are a couple of pic's and I'll be posting more as the build progresses. Stay tuned! Oh, and please feel free to ask questions.

The RCSB Show 07/26 - Summer Drawing!

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:41:19 -0600

Be sure and join us Tuesday July 26th at 8:00pm Eastern Time for The RCSCALEBUILDER LIVE! Show on Warbird Radio (www.warbirdradio.com)!

Join us this Tuesday for our Summer Supporter Drawing Show! We will be announcing the winners of our Summer Site Supporter drawing LIVE on the show:

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We will have our regular segments afterwords.

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Midwest Giles 202

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:37:04 -0600

My new Giles 202 from a Midwest kit powered with a Super tigre 2500, 18x6 prop, 14 1/2 lbs.

Stickers by Steve Barker and there is a full size 202 in USA with this color scheme

The blue is not blue but a dark Lilac almost purple.

Is very smooth, stable, and goes where you point it

ESM/YT Typhoon motor choice

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:28:18 -0600

Please give your help!
I'm stuck with the choice of motor for this beauty airplane!

I've read that lot of people use a bigger engine to achieve
cg and power!

I can choice between a CRRC GF26 i V2 Petrol engine
a CRRC GF40 i petrol engine and a little 150 4 stroke from
ASP

can you make an advice?

Thanks to all!

Marco