Anyone converted Kyosho P-51D or Spitfire?

PortAh · Nov 20, 2001, 03:55 AM

Has anyone e-converted Kyosho P-51D or Spitfire successfully.
They are spec for 40 size, 5-6 lbs, on the heavy side.
Wondering if MEC turbo10+ or Jeti 30/3 will be ok on it?

Thanks.

Gerald · Nov 20, 2001, 10:31 AM

Frank, I did build a MEC P51 (older Kyosho foamy ARF).

They were using MEC Turbo10+ systems in these.

The new .40 sized Mustang is too big for a Turbo10+ motor. You would need a geared Astro 25 or 40 sized motor or a brushless Aveox or Maxcim or Jeti 40/3 for the larger Kyosho Mustang or Spitfire.

Grant Lord · Nov 20, 2001, 09:35 PM

I am flying the spacewalker kit, same size on a jeti brushless. The kit quality was good.
grant

Sal C · Nov 20, 2001, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gerald
Frank, I did build a MEC P51 (older Kyosho foamy ARF)...

Gerald,
Did you ever get that foamie back together? Tell me you did, sure was a sweet job.

Sal C · Nov 20, 2001, 09:49 PM

I just read your web page, I guess you didn't. What was the problem with the crashes?

Gerald · Nov 21, 2001, 09:39 PM

Sal, the problem was more with me than with the plane. Only one crash was not due to pilot error. That was when I lost all control because of an overheated BEC (I think).

These scale WWII warbirds usually have a high wing loading, the Mustang especially. I was just not used to flying something like this. Furthermore I was flying at a large school sports field. It's big for this kind of field but not really big enough for a heavy fast plane like the Mustang was. I should have taken it to the club field.
Anyway its final crash was due to a high speed snap stall caused by trying to turn too sharply. There were people walking in the area so I was trying to fly it close in so I wouldn't be overflying anyone.

I learned a few things on that one though so when I complete the second one it will do better.

Sal C · Nov 22, 2001, 09:41 PM

Gerald,

I know the feeling. You sure did a beautiful job on that plane.

Like PortAh I was also thinking about converting the Kyosho P-51. At $122 from Tower during their sale it seems like a steal.

PortAh · Nov 24, 2001, 04:51 PM

Gerald,

You sure did a great job making the MEC mustang
looks so good. Sorry to hear about the mishap.
I see your workmanship can restore it back no problem. :-)
How did you make it so silver and smooth? What type
of paint do you use?
The rascal still looks good in my hangar.

Sal, that's exactly what I am looking, Tower's price.
At $122, that's hard to pass. Kyosho kit is very scale
and detail too.
Maybe I just spend the bucks and get the Mega 45/3 and jeti esc
combo for it.

-Frank

GregG · Dec 17, 2004, 09:56 PM

I've just about got one of the Kyosho P-51's ready to fly. I'm using an Astroflight 05BL fan motor geared 4.4:1. Using a TP 3S1P 2100 pack that is 1/2 charged it pulls 29 amps. The AUW is a hair over 36 oz. I still need to get the battery pack mounted solidly. The only thing holding me back on this is I have no idea where the CG needs to be. Gerald or anyone else have any words of wisdom for CG placement?

scififlyer · Dec 21, 2004, 06:14 PM

A link to a converted Hangar 9 'Stang, larger than a Kyo though:

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...8&page=1&pp=15

Pretty comprehensive list of components therein.

Nov 20, 2001, 03:55 AM	#1
PortAh Registered User Fremont, CA Joined Jul 2001 76 Posts	Anyone converted Kyosho P-51D or Spitfire? Has anyone e-converted Kyosho P-51D or Spitfire successfully. They are spec for 40 size, 5-6 lbs, on the heavy side. Wondering if MEC turbo10+ or Jeti 30/3 will be ok on it? Thanks.

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Nov 20, 2001, 10:31 AM	#2
Gerald ὅπερ ἔδει δεῖξαι Joined May 2000 3,327 Posts	Frank, I did build a MEC P51 (older Kyosho foamy ARF). They were using MEC Turbo10+ systems in these. The new .40 sized Mustang is too big for a Turbo10+ motor. You would need a geared Astro 25 or 40 sized motor or a brushless Aveox or Maxcim or Jeti 40/3 for the larger Kyosho Mustang or Spitfire.

Nov 20, 2001, 09:35 PM	#3
Grant Lord aka neweflyer Vancouver, wa Joined Feb 2000 354 Posts	I am flying the spacewalker kit, same size on a jeti brushless. The kit quality was good. grant

Nov 20, 2001, 09:49 PM	#5
Sal C Giddy up! Woodridge, Illinois Joined May 2000 4,473 Posts	I just read your web page, I guess you didn't. What was the problem with the crashes?

Nov 21, 2001, 09:39 PM	#6
Gerald ὅπερ ἔδει δεῖξαι Joined May 2000 3,327 Posts	Sal, the problem was more with me than with the plane. Only one crash was not due to pilot error. That was when I lost all control because of an overheated BEC (I think). These scale WWII warbirds usually have a high wing loading, the Mustang especially. I was just not used to flying something like this. Furthermore I was flying at a large school sports field. It's big for this kind of field but not really big enough for a heavy fast plane like the Mustang was. I should have taken it to the club field. Anyway its final crash was due to a high speed snap stall caused by trying to turn too sharply. There were people walking in the area so I was trying to fly it close in so I wouldn't be overflying anyone. I learned a few things on that one though so when I complete the second one it will do better.

Nov 22, 2001, 09:41 PM	#7
Sal C Giddy up! Woodridge, Illinois Joined May 2000 4,473 Posts	Gerald, I know the feeling. You sure did a beautiful job on that plane. Like PortAh I was also thinking about converting the Kyosho P-51. At $122 from Tower during their sale it seems like a steal.

Nov 24, 2001, 04:51 PM	#8
PortAh Registered User Fremont, CA Joined Jul 2001 76 Posts	Gerald, You sure did a great job making the MEC mustang looks so good. Sorry to hear about the mishap. I see your workmanship can restore it back no problem. :-) How did you make it so silver and smooth? What type of paint do you use? The rascal still looks good in my hangar. Sal, that's exactly what I am looking, Tower's price. At $122, that's hard to pass. Kyosho kit is very scale and detail too. Maybe I just spend the bucks and get the Mega 45/3 and jeti esc combo for it. -Frank

Dec 17, 2004, 09:56 PM	#9
GregG Speed Demon Antioch,CA,USA Joined Dec 1999 12,103 Posts	I've just about got one of the Kyosho P-51's ready to fly. I'm using an Astroflight 05BL fan motor geared 4.4:1. Using a TP 3S1P 2100 pack that is 1/2 charged it pulls 29 amps. The AUW is a hair over 36 oz. I still need to get the battery pack mounted solidly. The only thing holding me back on this is I have no idea where the CG needs to be. Gerald or anyone else have any words of wisdom for CG placement?

Dec 21, 2004, 06:14 PM	#10
scififlyer Registered Useless east TN, USA Joined Feb 2003 414 Posts	A link to a converted Hangar 9 'Stang, larger than a Kyo though: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...8&page=1&pp=15 Pretty comprehensive list of components therein.