Retract mounts are totally sufficient - no problems after a year of flying - although so far only off tarmac. In fact everything about this ARTF is top notch, I used all the fittings hinges etc that came in the box as they were all of a very high standard. Flies like a charm and ground handling is great for a warbird. I would totally recommend this model - quite expensive but in this case you certainly get what you paid for!
Don't you just love it when a plane flies that good right off the bench. I am getting ready to maiden flight a Topflite GS P-51 ARC. Hope mine flies as good as your T-bolt.
Thanks Zeogiannes - she is still flying strong after 3 years and I can confirm from previous posts that the undercarriage mounts are still unscathed after a season or two of flying from grass strip :) Very stable and predictable in flight with no real vices as long as you respect it's a warbird. Low speed flight and landings are a joy - in fact on grass I managed to coast her in with a touch down to stop distance of only about 20 meters! Real close now to maidening' Top Flite's Big Beautiful Doll P51 - hope this flies as well as the Jug!
Great flight nice landing I have same plane with many flights on her and I never get tired of flying her . Mine has the EME 60 with Starter it . That’s a big win at the field
Thanks mate ... good luck with your P51 maiden - I'm sure it will be fine, P51's generally fly real nice as long as you remeber it's a Warbird :o) I set the P47 up exactly as per the instructions (C of G, throws etc) and to be honest, I haven't changed anything since! Slow rolls and show passes on the first flight and it's all praise to the model inspiring confidence. Thanks again and good luck...
I had to add about 3oz of lead to the back of the dummy engine to get the ballance point on the numbers. Also the batteries (Lipos) are mounted forward in line with root leading edge of wing. So with a G62 up front you should be right in the ball park without adding ballast :o) Good luck and enjoy....
Thanks mate - sorry been off of this for a while! The motor is a DLE 55 and wheels from Dubro (same size as original). The wheels included in the kit are probably fine but the Dubro ones looked more scale.... still haven't got round to painting them though! Now approaching eight years old and still flying her - she's a keeper! Most certainly the nicest flying Warbird from the bunch!! Thanks again ...
Hi arlo12345678910 - thanks for enquiring - the P51 flies beautifully too! Same setup as the P47 ... Robart retracts and wheels, savox servos, futaba 14 channel receiver and DLE 55 motor (rear exhaust) with 22x10 wooden prop. No ballast required to balance. The P51 took longer to build as she's an older model and not quite as pre-built as the P47 was. In flight she feels faster and more zippy and tracks very well - a lot like a sports aerobatic plane when grooving along. Slows up nicely for landing but don't over bank when slow with the much thinner wing! If you build one you will be very happy with the finished article and flying it is an an exhilarating blast! Top Tip ... do not use the fluffy mylar elevator hinges supplied - they will fail! Use robart (or similar) point hinges all round. Luckily I spotted the failing hinges before they let go! In summary both planes are superb top quality kits and both fly and track very well indeed. The P47 'Jug' flies with a bigger and heavier feel, very stable even at low speeds and a doddle to land. The P51 slightly faster and peppier, very 'groovy' but needs a bit more concentration at landing speeds as the lift will drop off quicker due to the thinner wing. Both planes still flying and I will endeavour to get a video of the Mustang as soon as the weather improves in the UK.
+TonyRCFlyer Thanks for the prompt response! Sweet that both are still airworthy and will love to see a running video of the Mustang! Will check in occasionally to see if any new vids have been posted. I am searching for a new bird and am looking at Top Flights Texan, Thunderbolt and Mustang. Your response has helped much. I would like something that is sporty and by the sound of it the Thunderbolt, while capable of sport aerobatics may be a little bulky compared to the other two.
Retract mounts are totally sufficient - no problems after a year of flying - although so far only off tarmac. In fact everything about this ARTF is top notch, I used all the fittings hinges etc that came in the box as they were all of a very high standard. Flies like a charm and ground handling is great for a warbird. I would totally recommend this model - quite expensive but in this case you certainly get what you paid for!
Don't you just love it when a plane flies that good right off the bench. I am getting
ready to maiden flight a Topflite GS P-51 ARC. Hope mine flies as good as your
T-bolt.
Magnificent aircraft and flying, thanks for posting!
Thanks Zeogiannes - she is still flying strong after 3 years and I can confirm from previous posts that the undercarriage mounts are still unscathed after a season or two of flying from grass strip :)
Very stable and predictable in flight with no real vices as long as you respect it's a warbird. Low speed flight and landings are a joy - in fact on grass I managed to coast her in with a touch down to stop distance of only about 20 meters!
Real close now to maidening' Top Flite's Big Beautiful Doll P51 - hope this flies as well as the Jug!
Hi... Motor is a DLE 55 with Pitts style muffler, turning a 22 x 10 prop. Wheels and retracts are from Robart. Thanks mate...
Love the plane..and congrats on a great maiden...
Great flight nice landing I have same plane with many flights on her and I never get tired of flying her . Mine has the EME 60 with Starter it . That’s a big win at the field
Thanks mate ... good luck with your P51 maiden - I'm sure it will be fine, P51's generally fly real nice as long as you remeber it's a Warbird :o)
I set the P47 up exactly as per the instructions (C of G, throws etc) and to be honest, I haven't changed anything since! Slow rolls and show passes on the first flight and it's all praise to the model inspiring confidence.
Thanks again and good luck...
Wow... what an aggressive maiden flight. Must be a very comfortable flyer.
I had to add about 3oz of lead to the back of the dummy engine to get the ballance point on the numbers. Also the batteries (Lipos) are mounted forward in line with root leading edge of wing. So with a G62 up front you should be right in the ball park without adding ballast :o) Good luck and enjoy....
what motor are you running and what wheels did you put on this plane. the included ones or something else. thanks. looks great
Thanks mate - sorry been off of this for a while! The motor is a DLE 55 and wheels from Dubro (same size as original). The wheels included in the kit are probably fine but the Dubro ones looked more scale.... still haven't got round to painting them though! Now approaching eight years old and still flying her - she's a keeper! Most certainly the nicest flying Warbird from the bunch!! Thanks again ...
Sorry ... take that back ... wheels are from Robart - as is the main UC and tail retract.
There is no way a P 51 lands as nice as a p47
Do you have to beef up the main retract mount,because mine is coming very soon.Thanks
I'm going to put a g62 and Robart retracts too,do you have to add weight to the nose with your Dle55?
Tony how did the P51 end up flying? Was she as nice as this one?
Hi arlo12345678910 - thanks for enquiring - the P51 flies beautifully too! Same setup as the P47 ... Robart retracts and wheels, savox servos, futaba 14 channel receiver and DLE 55 motor (rear exhaust) with 22x10 wooden prop. No ballast required to balance.
The P51 took longer to build as she's an older model and not quite as pre-built as the P47 was. In flight she feels faster and more zippy and tracks very well - a lot like a sports aerobatic plane when grooving along. Slows up nicely for landing but don't over bank when slow with the much thinner wing! If you build one you will be very happy with the finished article and flying it is an an exhilarating blast! Top Tip ... do not use the fluffy mylar elevator hinges supplied - they will fail! Use robart (or similar) point hinges all round. Luckily I spotted the failing hinges before they let go!
In summary both planes are superb top quality kits and both fly and track very well indeed. The P47 'Jug' flies with a bigger and heavier feel, very stable even at low speeds and a doddle to land. The P51 slightly faster and peppier, very 'groovy' but needs a bit more concentration at landing speeds as the lift will drop off quicker due to the thinner wing.
Both planes still flying and I will endeavour to get a video of the Mustang as soon as the weather improves in the UK.
+TonyRCFlyer Thanks for the prompt response! Sweet that both are still airworthy and will love to see a running video of the Mustang! Will check in occasionally to see if any new vids have been posted. I am searching for a new bird and am looking at Top Flights Texan, Thunderbolt and Mustang. Your response has helped much. I would like something that is sporty and by the sound of it the Thunderbolt, while capable of sport aerobatics may be a little bulky compared to the other two.
Is that prop a Carbon Fiber Xoar?.....
It is ear pearcing....