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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-10-2024, 10:39 PM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 513,810
Posted By planenutzz

I'm using Sierra and don't have massive toe in,...

I'm using Sierra and don't have massive toe in, very small amount if at all.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-10-2024, 03:05 PM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 513,810
Posted By planenutzz

Put a photo up so we can see what you are talking...

Put a photo up so we can see what you are talking about.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-22-2024, 01:39 PM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 513,810
Posted By planenutzz

reinforce that plywood structure as it is a known...

reinforce that plywood structure as it is a known weak point.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-02-2023, 03:18 PM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 513,810
Posted By planenutzz

major reinforcement of wing tube area including...

major reinforcement of wing tube area including plywood triplers
full cockpit & pilot - mostly behind CG
sliding canopy using linear actuator which is all behind CG.

All adds weight and any...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-28-2023, 11:43 PM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 513,810
Posted By planenutzz

ok did engine ground run, still have it a bit on...

ok did engine ground run, still have it a bit on the rich side.

Idle is 850 rpm, top end is just over 5000 rpm using the vario prop 3 blade, 22.8" x 14 "
It will unload in the air to over to over...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-28-2023, 04:20 PM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 513,810
Posted By planenutzz

Did that soot and exhaust area using Tamiya...

Did that soot and exhaust area using Tamiya weathering powders, come with little brush / sponge applicators. I have the full set of them.
Only thing left is engine run and test flight. I need to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-27-2023, 01:34 PM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 513,810
Posted By planenutzz

Bit more weathering and application of the red...

Bit more weathering and application of the red band over the cowl latches.
Will tackle the other wing later today, got to do a service on the old Landrover D3 first. Trip into town for a filter and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-22-2023, 12:59 PM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 513,810
Posted By planenutzz

On the FW-190 front after the close call with the...

On the FW-190 front after the close call with the teal coloured matt that I had though was clear I managed to get off all the residue around the decal with a bit of turpentine on a tissue and gently...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-27-2023, 11:34 PM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 513,810
Posted By planenutzz

Anyway to satisfy my OCD, you arent the only one...

Anyway to satisfy my OCD, you arent the only one with it I decided to follow my gut instinct and pull the model apart, rotate the fuz upside down, refit wings and do the balance again.
Was easier...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-27-2023, 12:44 AM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 513,810
Posted By planenutzz

So I have rebalanced at 169mm from LE @ root tip...

So I have rebalanced at 169mm from LE @ root tip of wing. That is about 28% MAC and with wheels up which I needed to do as it moves CG forward when they are down.


Now require additional 1.53kg...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-27-2023, 12:44 AM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 513,810
Posted By planenutzz

redid it using a different calculator. One above...

redid it using a different calculator. One above does not ring true.
Approx 29.05% MAC

169mm back from LE at the root which is about what Sparky said.
157mm + 12mm (wing crank distance) = 169mm...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-26-2023, 12:35 AM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 513,810
Posted By planenutzz

I kept thinking about the CG and not not needing...

I kept thinking about the CG and not not needing additional nose weight and even picked up the tail and thought this is not right, inner voice kept at me about it.
This afternoon after work I...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-23-2023, 09:06 PM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 513,810
Posted By planenutzz

Got it on its wheels for the first time and did...

Got it on its wheels for the first time and did retracts test. All went well as you can see from the youtube clip.
Retracts Test

I got nervous about the CG, it is rare to have a model balance. ...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-23-2023, 01:50 PM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 513,810
Posted By planenutzz

More programming done, have not yet reduced down...

More programming done, have not yet reduced down travel on the ailerons but everything else is pretty much done.
Though as I type this I need to also set the failsafe on the powerbox. Main failsafe...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-21-2023, 11:00 PM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 513,810
Posted By planenutzz

Did some searching and found a few post about...

Did some searching and found a few post about throws.
Flaps 58 degrees, I have them at 60 degrees so will dial them back.
13% down trim on elevator, I still need to add this to the programming.
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-21-2023, 10:33 PM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 513,810
Posted By planenutzz

what throws have others used for ailerons,...

what throws have others used for ailerons, elevators?

Manual states +/- 35 degrees for ailerons and +/- 40 degrees for elevators. Those numbers sound far too much to me
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-21-2023, 10:24 PM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 513,810
Posted By planenutzz

More done this arvo. Flaps programmed, 22...

More done this arvo.
Flaps programmed, 22 degrees half, and 60 degrees full.
Ailerons & elevators done with 40% expo - need to see what others have used for throws as I have read the manual is...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-09-2023, 09:21 PM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 513,810
Posted By planenutzz

Fan on too. 2273342 Projects lined up!!!...

Fan on too.
2273342

Projects lined up!!! 227334322733442273345
2273346

Later later its footy time on TV now 22733472273348
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-09-2023, 09:19 PM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 513,810
Posted By planenutzz

As I can't progress with the telemetry I did a...

As I can't progress with the telemetry I did a semi swing test, just used an old pair of retracts to check speed and how well everything in the fuz holds air pressure. All working well and hours...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-08-2023, 10:02 PM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 513,810
Posted By planenutzz

Some electrics are ok, elektron are supposed to...

Some electrics are ok, elektron are supposed to be very good. I have Sierras on mine as well.

So the FW-190, been a frustrating day. The iisi cockpit v2 unit will not power up. It has not...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-08-2023, 01:06 PM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 513,810
Posted By planenutzz

Sierras?

Sierras?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-07-2023, 03:00 PM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 513,810
Posted By planenutzz

These are a lot of work and not a simple ARF...

These are a lot of work and not a simple ARF build!! Plan it out then keep at it.
Yeah I'm also keen to see what my AUW turns out to be and how much nose weight is required.
I should be able to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-07-2023, 02:37 PM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 513,810
Posted By planenutzz

Felt like doing some of the engine cabling last...

Felt like doing some of the engine cabling last night after work. Couple of hours work.
Drilled a 15mm hole in the firewall to run cables through into the inside and have a rubber grommet that will...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-06-2023, 02:36 PM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 513,810
Posted By planenutzz

Back on wiring, my good mate Dennis came through...

Back on wiring, my good mate Dennis came through with some connectors and pins he had and wasn't going to use. Did a couple of hours fiddling in the shed after work and got the 2 cables done near...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-03-2023, 12:22 AM
Replies: 1,663
Views: 513,810
Posted By planenutzz

Big day in the shed Saturday 10 hrs doing wiring....

Big day in the shed Saturday 10 hrs doing wiring. Due to me stupidly fitting a great planes 24 oz tank instead of a dubro I can't remove the tank without removing the rear former the powerbox mounts...
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