Denis Watkins Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 It was never noted Arc, Just fill to the brim with water and pour into a measuring jug to get your figure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARC Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Thanks Dennis. Never thought of that, sometimes the simplest is not alway obvious lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Gilbert 1 Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Looks like tank capacity is +/- 450 ml. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARC Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Guys does anyone the type of yellow the orecover is on this one. There’s a few to choose from . Wondered if any had looked into this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George P. Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 A while back I was going through my film covering stash when I spied some Oracover Cub Yellow. I held it next to the Chipmunk and it matches perfectly. Hopefully I will never need to use it! Thank goodness for scrap boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 Yes Oracover Cub yellow, i mentioned it in my blog, as I built a new much lighter tailplane, shaved a pound off the model. Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARC Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Thanks guys for the responses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Gilbert 1 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 I have the camo version which looks good as it is. However, unfortunately the colours are not true dark earth and olive green like the real G-HDAE / WP964. This irritates my scale appreciation genes. Am thinking of recovering to the real colours. Have never done it before so somewhat hesitant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 Martin it is fairly painless to scuff the entire covering to a matt finish and then spray the model. I did this on a couple of ARTF Sea Fury's, my avatar is one. I used green scotch-brite pad and Warbird Colours. is not as much effort as it appears..... Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Gilbert 1 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Thank you very much for the advice, Danny. Much appreciated. Regards Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ P Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Really enjoy my Chippy, only 1 issue. Can anyone suggest how better to fix the oleos to the u/c pinion as I have to tighten the 3 grub screws so often, even after a good smooth landing. I did think of wrapping some tap around the pinion but the oleo is a tight fit. There are no flat points on the pinion. The field is bumpy with a few holes, but not bad. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon H Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Posted by Danny Fenton on 02/06/2020 10:54:36: Martin it is fairly painless to scuff the entire covering to a matt finish and then spray the model. I did this on a couple of ARTF Sea Fury's, my avatar is one. I used green scotch-brite pad and Warbird Colours. is not as much effort as it appears..... Cheers Danny What size are those Danny? They look really good. I would post a photo of my YT example but i am yet to master flying and picture taking all at once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share Posted June 11, 2020 Hi Jon, these are the Seagull Sea Furys, Leeds was selling them for £99 several years back and we grabbed them. Most fitted a 1.20, I think the span is a little over 60" but the wings are short compared to the size, if you know what I mean? There is a thread on here somewhere, it was about the cheapest route to an electric warbird. This was it before the re-paint, horrid eh? Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 All documented in this thread, Jon. You can see how long we've had them. I'm just converting mine to 6S Lipo with the battery hatch being the exhaust deflector area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon H Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 The sea fury does have quite short wings. I always notice that when i fly mine. They look great though, just a shame they dont make any noise As for the paint, yes most artf warbirds look awful and i did my own paint work on my Fury as well as all of my other YT models. Edited By Jon - Laser Engines on 11/06/2020 14:00:04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Posted by Jon - Laser Engines on 11/06/2020 13:57:31: The sea fury does have quite short wings. I always notice that when i fly mine. They look great though, just a shame they dont make any noise. Lack of noise is a huge bonus for me. Each to their own, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Gilbert 1 Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 I will have to watch out for this. Have not yet got to flying mine. Still deciding which engine size, voltage battery etc to go. Seems to be a wide choice of options from 5S to 8S. Was thinking of a Power 90 motor with 6S. Watts would be OK but power would peak at relatively low revs. Or am I talking nonsense? Posted by Russ P on 11/06/2020 12:06:34: Really enjoy my Chippy, only 1 issue. Can anyone suggest how better to fix the oleos to the u/c pinion as I have to tighten the 3 grub screws so often, even after a good smooth landing. I did think of wrapping some tap around the pinion but the oleo is a tight fit. There are no flat points on the pinion. The field is bumpy with a few holes, but not bad. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Even on the gentlest landing there is drifting by model one way or the other for a split second, so there is a large twisting force. The obvious solution is to grind flats accurately in line with the grub screws. Clean the grub screws thoroughly of any oil or grease and apply a drop of locktite. Make sure the wheels rotate, and are not wobbly on the shaft. A wobbly wheel will bind for a second. Consider fitting bearings cut from tight fitting brass tube to the shaft And drill accurately to fit the brass tube to the wheel. A lot of faff but less trouble with the landing gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share Posted June 12, 2020 I have thumped mine down occasionally but have not seen any movement in the oleo, not sure if Chris has with his, though his landings are often better than mine Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Posted by Danny Fenton on 12/06/2020 10:47:34: I have thumped mine down occasionally but have not seen any movement in the oleo, not sure if Chris has with his, though his landings are often better than mine Cheers Danny Ah but Danny You are an accomplished builder and flier; some people are On page one and Martin seems to be having trouble. If his oleos are the " add on " type, then they can twist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share Posted June 12, 2020 Posted by Denis Watkins on 12/06/2020 10:55:47: Posted by Danny Fenton on 12/06/2020 10:47:34: I have thumped mine down occasionally but have not seen any movement in the oleo, not sure if Chris has with his, though his landings are often better than mine Cheers Danny Ah but Danny You are an accomplished builder and flier; some people are On page one and Martin seems to be having trouble. If his oleos are the " add on " type, then they can twist. LOL builder I am okay, my flying leaves much to be desired. The model is always where I put it, its the ground that keeps moving! Chris and I both have the same Seagull Chippy as Martin, did I miss that Martin has fitted different oleos to the ones included n the kit? Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Gilbert 1 Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 It was actually Denis Watkins asking about oleos. I confused everyone by posting my query above his question and on another topic. Apologies. I was asking about motor, prop, and battery size. Still deciding which engine size, voltage battery etc to go. Seems to be a wide choice of options from 5S to 8S. Was thinking of a Power 90 motor with 6S. Watts would be OK but power would peak at relatively low revs. Or am I talking nonsense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ P Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Sorry but my post regarding the oleos was posted within Martin's post. The oleos are the ones in the kit, and the wheels are wobbly, so will fit a bearing. Will also give Dennis's other suggestions a go as well. Also, I've fitted HK retracts to a warbird and these have flat points for the grub screws to get a better grip and to date haven't had any movement. I'm thinking of ordering replacement ones they sell in packs of 10 when I next place an order. I've tried grinding flat spots in the past but not very successfully. I love flying this Chippy and I've fitted the lights. Thanks for the tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 This is the motor I'm using, Martin. With 6S 4500 lipos. It would easily take higher capacity ones too. I'll have to check prop size. Plenty of power and excellent duration. 2 flights per pack, quite often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Prop is a 15x10 APC-E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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