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  1. Red Raider

    Scale Plans built P-51

    Sure does! A clipped wing version like Galloping Ghost would be awesome too.
  2. Red Raider

    Scale Plans built P-51

    Warbird. Gunfighter II. It's a beautiful plane that's still flying the arishow circuit. In fact I've got a picture of me and my grandson sitting in the cockpit. What a great memory.
  3. Red Raider

    Scale Plans built P-51

    If you look closely you can tell that F6 is made from 1/8th aircraft grade plywood. But the other formers south of F6 are built up using 3/16x 1 1/2 balsa. It's a unique approach, but works pretty well.
  4. Red Raider

    Scale Plans built P-51

    Once the sides are built, if you haven't already done so, you have make the formers. It's my experience that you're better off to make a kit of all the necessary pieces before you start construction. Seeing the pieces beforehand will answer some of your questions before you get bogged down...
  5. Red Raider

    Scale Plans built P-51

    That's 8'3" of paper.
  6. Red Raider

    Scale Plans built P-51

    I can't believe the packers lost that game. The most blatant example of thinking you've got the game won and then calling plays designed not to lose, instead of continuing to play to win. Seattle raced through the rain and on to the Super Bowl. Good job Seahawks! (even though I was pulling...
  7. Red Raider

    Race to the rain

    You're absolutely right. No rivalry here, just a couple of Texas pilots enjoying a great sport!!
  8. Red Raider

    Scale Plans built P-51

    There's no reason not to give it a go. The ARF aerobatics planes are easy to assemble and easy to fly, generally speaking. But, a well balanced warbird is not that much more difficult than a common sport airplane. But, I sure understand what you're talking about.
  9. Red Raider

    Race to the rain

    I'm all about the planes too. Friendly rivalries are a lot of fun until they get out of control. In the 70's when I was a freshman at tech, a group of misguided Aggie fans got into the stable where Charcoal Cody (our horse mascot) was kept and fed him soap. Killed him deader than a hammer...
  10. Red Raider

    Scale Plans built P-51

    BTW the plans are available from Rcwarbirdbuilder on rcuniverse. Here's a link to his build thread: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/rc-warbirds-warplanes-200/8222802-nosen-p-51-not-my-own-giant-plan-build.html I'm not going to tell you that the way I do anything is the way it should be done...
  11. Red Raider

    Scale Plans built P-51

    Here's a little bit about the plans. This plane is a revision of the old Bud Nosen P-51. It has a wingspan of 104" and has a projected weight in the 30+ pound range. Power range is pretty wide with G62 providing marginal power up to a Quadra 100. I think there are several inline twins that...
  12. Red Raider

    Scale Plans built P-51

    I mentioned in my introduction that I was currently building a giant scale P-51D. A couple of my new GSN friends asked me to do a build thread. I don't know that I can actually do a decent thread as there are so many different techniques that will result in the same or better results. Maybe...
  13. Red Raider

    Race to the rain

    Ok. I'll start today. Can't guarantee that it'll be any good, or that I can post everyday, but I'll stay with it if you guys really want me too.
  14. Red Raider

    Race to the rain

    G Generally speaking, the animosity between the Aggies and Red Raiders is intense. But, I'm not the backside of Will Rogers' horse. Know what I mean?!?!
  15. Red Raider

    Race to the rain

    Guess that makes us tribe members! I've discovered that more often than not, there's a better way than what I advised and even more frequently, nobody really wanted my advice in the first place. So, my brand of stupidity is worth just what you pay for it. But, that doesn't mean I won't give...
  16. Red Raider

    DLE 85

    I just ordered a DLE 85 from Valley View. It's supposed to be here on Tuesday. I'm installing it in a 104" P51. I also ordered a couple of Bowman Rings for it. Before I ever turn it over, I'll put the new ring in it. Has anybody run this engine yet? I've read lots of stories about bad...
  17. Red Raider

    Race to the rain

    Here's a small world story- my wife's cousin and his wife live in Missoula. Russel is a guide and outfitter.
  18. Red Raider

    Race to the rain

    Haha! Didn't know the tortilla tradition was known much outside of lubbock. Of course, some traditions are somewhat embarrassing.:concern:
  19. Red Raider

    Race to the rain

    A thread for the p-51?? I don't know about that. I might post a few pictures as I go along. Don't know if anyone would really be interested. There's a thread on one of the other sites (RCU), for the same plans I'm using. It's a huge plane. I'm looking forward to getting it done!!
  20. Red Raider

    Race to the rain

    Thanks for all the "welcomes"! You guys are awesome.
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