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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-16-2022, 06:44 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By Dsa44

Check out https://ecalc.ch/motorcalc.php I used...

Check out https://ecalc.ch/motorcalc.php
I used a 160 motor (245kv) with 18x10 prop on 10s and had good power.
I ran my servos with a dual battery redundant powerboard from HK, like this one, but...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-15-2021, 08:51 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By Dsa44

Hi Prekin, There is a good discussion here.... ...

Hi Prekin,
There is a good discussion here.... https://www.hobbysquawk.com/forum/rc-airplanes/rc-warbirds/223971-official-black-horse-spitfire-2000mm-arf-discussion-thread
I only have a few...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-15-2021, 06:12 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By Dsa44

Yes blackwidow, it is very tail heavy. I flew...

Yes blackwidow, it is very tail heavy. I flew mine electric with 160 motor on 10s and had to add 3 lbs lead up front to achieve CG. My AUW was about 24 lbs! (10 kg). However, it still flew well...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-11-2021, 01:39 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By Dsa44

May also be interested after Carrera, but just...

May also be interested after Carrera, but just started working on a BlackHorse spitty...!!!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-09-2020, 08:51 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By Dsa44

Wow, that's a really nice repair, glad you got...

Wow, that's a really nice repair, glad you got 'er back in the air so soon.

And that is a great looking 3d printed spinner. did you use the stock aluminum backplate? Any chance you are able to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-05-2020, 02:14 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By Dsa44

Hey Mike, sorry for the delay. I pulled this...

Hey Mike, sorry for the delay. I pulled this fragment of the motor mount box. Its all that was left in the splinter bag. As you can see it is about 18.7mm overall. The short edge would measure...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-19-2020, 05:44 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By Dsa44

Nice looking repairs Mike! I could not bring...

Nice looking repairs Mike! I could not bring myself to throw away my wreckage yet, so let me look thru my pieces/parts and see if I can find the slivers of the electric mount at least to give you...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-12-2020, 08:20 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By Dsa44

Yep RBean, I looked at it again, not gonna try to...

Yep RBean, I looked at it again, not gonna try to repair...
Not sure what happened... The gear would not cycle, that was some sort of warning, so I thought I would fly a circuit or two and just...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-11-2020, 12:53 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By Dsa44

Very nice with the repairs! I don't think I will...

Very nice with the repairs! I don't think I will be as lucky. I will take another look this winter, but it would be major rebuilding of the internal support structures, and I don't think its...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-10-2020, 11:01 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By Dsa44

Sorry for your loss, I feel your pain. I think I...

Sorry for your loss, I feel your pain. I think I had pm'd you that I recently lost my spitty. Mine was a complete shatter unfortunately. Sounds like yours is salvageable if all you need is an...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-09-2020, 10:05 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By Dsa44

Yes, my arf kit came with the electric motor...

Yes, my arf kit came with the electric motor mount that slid right over the existing firewall. Do you not have one installed on yours?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-05-2020, 11:12 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By Dsa44

You got one! Awesome! I had my cg set right...

You got one! Awesome! I had my cg set right around 130mm. Just a nudge behind the molded panel line on the undersurface of wing.
As for the throws, I can't recall off hand. But I used the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-13-2020, 05:09 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By Dsa44

I am fairly certain that V2 added the molded...

I am fairly certain that V2 added the molded panel lines, invasion stripes and carbon fiber strip along the inside of fuse. I don't think they sell V1 anymore. Just to verify you could call Mike at...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-03-2020, 05:16 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By Dsa44

Very nice. Please post a pic of how you fit 12s...

Very nice. Please post a pic of how you fit 12s batteries! I could barely fit the Zippy Compact 5s x2 5000's as the compartment is so narrow. None of my other 5s or 6s batteries would fit......
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-23-2020, 05:36 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By Dsa44

Been awhile since the elements have...

Been awhile since the elements have aligned.....time to fly, good weather, enthusiastic cinematographer, lol! My girls gift for fathers day!
Flying with Tacon Bigfoot 160 on 10s with MAS 18x10 prop....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-27-2018, 10:58 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By Dsa44

CG question..... Does anyone know what is...

CG question..... Does anyone know what is reasonable CG with the gear extended? Manual and most here indicate around 130mm, but in general, I would infer that to be with gear retracted. The reason...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-03-2018, 12:58 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By Dsa44

That is a great idea! Do you remember what size...

That is a great idea! Do you remember what size diameter hose you used? I could wedge it into the airscoop and point it up to the motor...MC is right down the road from me.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-30-2018, 03:35 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By Dsa44

Most of the build has been completed for some...

Most of the build has been completed for some time, but I thought I would share a couple tidbits which may help new builders.
For the battery tray placement, there are a lot of ways to lay out the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-05-2018, 12:46 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By Dsa44

Also, mine has 3 small holes on top of the...

Also, mine has 3 small holes on top of the removable cockpit, where the antenna mounts directly.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-05-2018, 12:44 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By Dsa44

Sorry been out of town lately. Mine came with...

Sorry been out of town lately. Mine came with small wooden blocks that mount to the servo cover, then screw the servo onto the wooden block-mounts.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-08-2018, 08:33 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By Dsa44

Ran into Adam from warbirdpilots at Toledo and he...

Ran into Adam from warbirdpilots at Toledo and he was super helpful with fitment of the 12" 1/5-1/6 UK pilot! Even had pics from an install...That's the way to go!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-08-2018, 08:30 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By Dsa44

Glad to hear that! I've been trying to figure...

Glad to hear that! I've been trying to figure out some cooling for my 160 on 10S. You have some great ideas, if you have a moment, some pics would be great!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-06-2018, 06:05 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By Dsa44

Best pilot? Warbirdpilots.com has both a 10"...

Best pilot? Warbirdpilots.com has both a 10" 1/7-1/8 scale and a 12" 1/5-1/6 scale. Wondering who would be the better fit? I found my son's old GI Joe figure at 12" and looked kinda big to me....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-23-2018, 08:44 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By Dsa44

Yes Prekin, those are the stock exhaust stacks...

Yes Prekin, those are the stock exhaust stacks with the kit, at least the Version 2 kit with the invasion stripes.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-23-2018, 08:31 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By Dsa44

Yes, I had the same issue. The exhaust does not...

Yes, I had the same issue. The exhaust does not install well just through the holes. Much better to cut the fiberglass along the lines. It looks more scale as well....but try to do a better job than...
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