This is my second Stand Off Scale aircraft that uses good mufflers and 40 size aircraft. The actual aircraft is the P-51C Excalibur that is in the Smithsonian Udar Hazy Museum in Washington, DC.
This model P-51C uses leftover items. The wing core was won at a contest in the early 1980's and built in the 1990's. The balsa was what is left over from other aircraft. This aircraft primary use will be a practice aircraft.
Things I learned from building this P-51C:
1. The maroon color was supposed to match the dark red Monocote (per salesman). Do not listen to salesman.
2. I planked the front cowl and rear turtle deck. Forming balsa is a better method.
3. Finish is SIG Dope and Klass Kote Clear.
4. Used Phil Ganderson finishing technique (MA Jan 2007 issue). This is a good system.
5. I learned about making White Letters on the decals (too late for this model).
6. I am not very good applying Monocote.
7. The wing fillets are balsa. It is a good method.
Model information;
Model Designer: Al Meyers with TM Jennings modifications
Wing Span: 51.0 inches
Asymmetry: 104%
Dihedral: 0.7 in
Wing Area: 555 sq in
Rudder: Rabe Movement
Engine: Fox 40 Deluxe ABC
Engine Displacement: 0.40 cubic inch
Fuel Tank: Sullivan RST 6 ounce (clunk)
Fuel System: Uniflow
The aircraft weights are of interest;
1. Engine, muffler, prop, spinner, fuel tank 15.8 oz
2. Complete wing & landing gear system 19.1 oz
3. Complete fuselage 7.4 oz
4. Engine cowl 0.5 oz
5. Vertical stabilizer & rudder 0.2 oz
6. Horizontal stabilizer and elevator 2.2 oz
7. Covering and paint 5.7 oz
8. Tip weight 0.7 oz
Total Weight 51.6 oz
The Center of Gravity came out as indicated on the plans, so no additional weight was needed.
Plan to get it into the air this weekend.
t michael jennings
Topic: P-51C Exlalibur (Read 1542 times)