Bernard Dolinski Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 looking to do a reno scheme. any simple ones that could work? looking at strega as the mostlikely at the moment. any with bright orange or green? already got covering in those colours that i like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Dolinski Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 well got bored and now have everything minus wing ribs, formers and fuse sides cut. really is a quick build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crash & burn Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 hi Ton Thanks for the build I have built one but do not know how to do the covering of the plane please advise having problems on roll down still cant come right how do you fix the wing section to the body. thanks Edwin Edited By Chris Bott - Moderator on 28/04/2014 14:01:29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Hi Edwin, Thanks for building one of the MicroWarbirds Not clear what the problem is sorry did you cover the model with film already or is that the problem. For fixing the wing to the fuse use a drup of glue , I use thick ca. Check the red circles for the drups. Cheers Ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Bernard, Great would love to see a Reno Racer Microwarbird P51, the Strega is a great choice. Pics please. Cheers Ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Dolinski Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 will do. i like trying to find more unusual schemes for my planes that are still based around a full scale plane. finished the fuse sides this morning. if i can ill pick up a bit of dowel and another sheet of balsa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKade Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Posted by Ton van Munsteren I do hope you like your MicroWarbird as much as I do Ton Brilliant little warbirds, im gonna make one my next build........ How would you describe the handling? Can i ask , what is the yellow plane is this pic? is it an old avanti? kk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 Hi KK, Thanks and looking forward to your build. Well what can I say about the handling which I think is great, its not trainer model but if you can fly models safely the Microwarbird would be no problem. With low setting on the elevator and aileron it is just nice and easy, but at full rate its like a Tiger and even strong winds is no problem and great fun Sure you can ask its no Avanti, the yellow model is an 15 year old Midwest Starduster which is a great model to throw around. Also a great model on floats. Cheers Ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Dolinski Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 well just have to cut the wing ribs out now and then ill start assembling. love these small simple builds. been holding back from plan building anything much bigger. kits im fine with but plans ive been hesitant about. might give the super slinky a go once i finish this. or see what other plans i have here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy hill 2 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Just had a few more flights with mine but these zippy 500mh batt last about 4 mins could I use a bigger mh size Edited By roy hill 2 on 30/04/2014 17:33:06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Dolinski Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 im looking at some 800mah ones which are about the right weight. ill post a link later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 Hi Roy, Whem iam right your using the LD1510A-02-P motor. What prop are you using. It should at least give 8min flight time on a 500ma. Ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Dolinski Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 im planning on using these batteries ( **LINK** and this motor ( **LINK** and i have a red brick 10a esc at home already. just wondering if that would be an apropriate setup and if so what prop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Dolinski Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 dont know why it put winks after those links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKade Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Posted by Bernard Dolinski on 30/04/2014 23:06:59: dont know why it put winks after those links. Star, star, close bracket is probably the txt code for 'wink'..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy hill 2 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Hi look this item up on eBay 261268640379 Pack of 5 GWS Electric Props 5x4.3 I'm using these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Dolinski Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 well getting the gear ordered on hobbyking later today, i got the choice between a 5x5 apc or a 4.75x4.75 tgs sport prop. im guesing the apc would be the better bet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 Bernard, Iam flying an 5x5E at the moment , but I would try them both , the 4.75x4.75 can also be a nice prop to use. Ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Dolinski Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 well got the parts cut, il probably go with a 1/4" square balsa LE sanded round since i dont hve any dowel. might sheet abit of the wing with 1mm balsa for added strength, im planning to do the to the centre section anyway because the CA on covering doesnt give me alot of confidence, even on this small aircraft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 Bernard, Great youve got the parts cut , Iam looking forward to some build pics. Adding strength with 1mm balsa sheeting of the wing is not needed at all. It only ads weight to the model and the model is more than strong enough. Ca on Covering works perfect for the MicroWard, some of my older Microwarbirds are 10 years old and the Ca with covering still sits perfect. Cheers Ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Dolinski Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 alright then, i jsut assumed that the dowel le added a fair degree of structural integrity to the wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Dolinski Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 just thinking, i got a spare setup for a hobbyking funfighter, with a few mods space wise it will fit, how much extra weight could this airframe take you guys reckon? i can run it on a 2s or bump it up to 4s also (the 2s batteries are then enough to go in series. they are 1300mah 2s lipos, i think the motor is 1950kv, 40a speedie (needs it on a 4s set up) a 5.5x4" prop? i just have them laying around and theres a warbird weekend on at the club in 5 days (lhs has nothing to suit and local warehouse for hk will probably take too long) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Horsman Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I'd also considered the FF power set as I had one spare from my downed Rare Bear. I went instead for a 37g 1800kv motor and 1000 mAh 3s set up. Fast enough for me as I still have a Sea Fury FF and I think you will have a job trying to balance her unless you can move the lipo/s back part beneath the canopy Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Dolinski Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 yeah was considering that to be a way of blancing it. ill prbably widen the fuse by about 3mm also to so i can fit in the 1300mah 3s batteries ive got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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