Tim Kearsley Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Silly question time again folks, as I'm back into the P51 build after quite a few weeks of no progress (mostly due to flying!). The question concerns the radiator scoop. I've fixed the vac-formed moulding to the balsa block and it's all shaped and ready for painting. Re the vac-formed component though - is the idea to paint the front, flat section matt black, or to cut the flat section out and paint the interior and exposed front of the balsa black? See, I said it was silly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 To cut or not to cut, now that is the question... If you cut it you lose some strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kearsley Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 So would you recommend not cutting then, you old tease you?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 I can't really comment as I ditched my one and used the FMS one as I opened it up (lots of carving involved) to allow it to create a through draft to help draw the air from the front right through. I covered it in the build, I think! But I did notice it was very thin and if you cut it it would be more fragile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kearsley Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Sorry Paul, you did indeed cover it. I've been too long away from the build! I think I'll leave it intact then and paint the front face matt black. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Well you can be assured you will have a great model when finished, she flies like a dream .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kearsley Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 (edited) Sorry to bother you again chaps: I'm only just buying the 4-blade prop for the P51. It seems the FMS 14 X 8 is the one to go for, but there are two available. Is it part no. FMSPROP003 or FMSPROP004 that I need? Thanks. Edited September 8, 2021 by Tim Kearsley Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 It's the FMSPROP003 one Tim Ade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kearsley Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Thanks Ade, I thought it was, but thought it wise to check! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan S Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Hi, Have not made as much progress as I would like. I have most of the wing repaired now and after the joining exercise. Should be ready to put in the flap servo soon. The fuselage is coming along slowly. Now I have the 4s batteries from HobbyKing and got stung for the shipping and customs I am trying to work out the position of the esc and battery etc. My esc is a bit to big to fit under or over the motor like Paul did but I think I can put it under the battery box. Question is how has everybody fed in the battery to esc connector can you post some pics so I can get some ideas / options. thanks guys. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan S Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Couple of pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Jonathan I suggest that if you buy from Hobbyking you only purchase what is in the UK depot otherwise you'll get hit for vat and duty oh and the standing charge for the customs to take it from you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan S Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 42 minutes ago, Paul Johnson 4 said: Jonathan I suggest that if you buy from Hobbyking you only purchase what is in the UK depot otherwise you'll get hit for vat and duty oh and the standing charge for the customs to take it from you. Lesson learnt. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 10 hours ago, Jonathan S said: . .Question is how has everybody fed in the battery to esc connector can you post some pics so I can get some ideas / options. Pic of my arrangement attached. The battery tray on mine is removable which makes life a bit more interesting when getting the wire through! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan S Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Trevor, Thanks so much that is what I thought I would end up doing but just wanted to check I was not missing the obvious solution before I cut a chunk out of my battery box. Paul, - Up until now I have only purchased from the UK warehouse but they have not had the batteries in for ages. As I am building the battery box ext I wanted the batteries to understand how it was going to fit together etc. Ouch is all I can say. - wont do that again in a hurry. Thanks again everybody for your help, my build has slowed to a crawl with the kids going back to school and my wife not going away. but I will get there in the end. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kearsley Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Another question, this time about the ali spinner. When the prop blades are bolted to the back-plate (I'm using the FMS 14 X 8 and Glynn's shims) is it safe to cut the excess thread off flush with the back of the back-plate, or do the nyloc nuts need to be fitted? I don't think I've cut a large enough hole in the front of the cowl to accommodate the nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 I would add the nylocks to prevent anything coming loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kearsley Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 OK Paul, I guess I need to open out the hole in the front of the cowl right to the lip around the edge then? In my ignorance I didn't open it right out. I sometimes wonder if I'm cut out for this building lark..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 You don't have to take it too far just enough to clear the nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 We all have a 'moment' or two when building our models, compared to some other kits, Richards only occasionally have a small head scratching puzzle. I have an ongoing build of a Corsair that has me wanting to have words with the kit cutter, not nice ones either..... and breathe..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kearsley Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Oh absolutely no criticism of the kit intended at all. My "moments" are entirely down to my inexperience and ineptitude! Cowl aperture opened out now and all back to full loveliness here..... Wing is completely finished and covered, flaps all working nicely. Now it's time to finish off the fuselage, tail feathers and get the radio installed. It stood on its own wheels for the first time a few days ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kearsley Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 I thought I'd post a pic of where I'm at. Wing is done apart from some very minor "snagging". Fuselage and tail feathers next. I know warbirds weren't that shiny but I'll deal with that later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 No Jerry could attack that version without being blinded! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kearsley Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Paul Johnson 4 said: No Jerry could attack that version without being blinded! Indeed! As I say, that will be tackled later. I'm modelling the "Princess Elizabeth" so I guess the bare metal surfaces were fairly shiny? I realise now, with 20/20 hindsight, that film covering wasn't a good choice. Never mind, the next one will be better..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Gates Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 (edited) Tim, the next one is always better no matter how long you have been building and flying planes. There is always more to learn be that different materials or techniques. I have been doing this for nearly 40 years and I am still learning - sometimes from my own stupid errors! Edited September 12, 2021 by Andy Gates Missed word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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