Top Flite P51D Mustang Build Series Tail section
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- Welcome to Part 1 of the Top Flite 60 size P51D Mustang build series. In this video I take you along on the construction of the Horizontal Stabilizer and Vertical fin/Rudder. Basic construction nothing special however I offer some advise and show you how I do it myself. So sit back relax and enjoy this build series of the P51 mustang by Top Flite.
It's the little details that make the build interesting.
Loving these build videos. Keeps me focused on my current build projects. Keep them coming!
Another great video Michael, looking forward to a detailed installation of the Robart hinges, gluing, cutting , and clearances. Thanks again for all the info.
Got it! I will ensure I capture that in the video
I am a big fan of this CZcams channel.
I am very happy about the P-51, I have it here as a "small" and as a giant and I want to start with the small one soon.
I have one wish.
What I liked better about the P-40 videos was that there was no background music when you said/explained something, which irritates me, but maybe also because I'm not a native speaker.
When fast forwarding/speed build without explanations, the music selection was always very good.
Thank you for commenting and watching the videos. Much appreciated
Well what do I see here? Another awesome build video to watch of my favorite WWII Pursuit Fighter! Oh yeah!!! 👍👍👍🤙🤙🤙
Hey everyone is building the TF Mustang!
@@jeffallen3382 🤣😂🤣🤪🤪🤪👍👍🤙🤙
@@FranksModelAviationWorkshop been busy the last few uploads you have posted. Haven't seen about 4 or 5 I would say by now probably. I'll do a binge marathon here soon and catch up!
@@jeffallen3382 no big deal. 🤣🤣😂
Mr. B - Glad to see you back - another great build video. While you were away, I rewatched the p-40 series and absolutlely loved them - I learned so much Thank you.
Please glass the P-51, for me that is the difficult part and watching you gives me confidence that I can do it.
Thank you very much. Thank you for watching my videos and I am glad that it helps you and become more confident. I appreciate you and take care.
Oh yeah I will definitely be glassing the P51
@@BayonasRCWorld Awesome - can't wait. Also, If you need supplies/kits whatever please feel free to contact me. I bout some Bayona RC merch a few months ago, my contact info is in there....
@@BayonasRCWorld Hi I got my Bayona's RC t-shirt in today's mail - very nice - Thank you!!
So awesome! Thank you for your support I truly appreciate it.
Videos are awesome but in my opinion “everyone has one” less is best. I like the way you did the tail section on speeding the video up then narration a bit. Keep it up.
Thank you for the feedback. This and many comments like this surly helps so I know what I need to improve on or change.
Hello and happy new year.
I've been watching your videos for quite some time. I can only give you great respect for the clean and detailed work. 👍
Unfortunately I don't understand English, only small chunks that I can identify. But I can relate to your work and your showing of the work steps a little bit. Despite the language problems, I watch with excitement and enjoy your work. I first built an airplane myself but it was never finished.
Hope there are more videos of your work.
Likes and subscriptions are guaranteed.
Happy New Year 2012 again and greetings from Austria 👍
Much appreciated 🙏
Looking forward to this build too! I started this kit years ago and got as far as just starting to sheet the wing. But life got in the way and I never finished it.
Hope all is great now and maybe you can get back to that build one day.
@@BayonasRCWorld I've been following your P40 and Frank's P40's build here recently and that has encouraged me to start building again! Looking forward to your build... I've never flown one yet other than a few short hops with my Nextstar .40 trainer. I just rebuilt the engine on that so hopefully soon I can get that in the air this summer.
I started my first P51D in 2000. I did sheet the wings but was a poor job and the sheets don't touch the ribs in a few places. Actually was my first RC kit build so what I did get done wasn't too horrible. But I have another kit and plan to do it right this time.
@@stevejones9044 this was my first kit as well. I started feeling like I was going to mess it but and set it aside for a little bit... Then both me and my wife hit a bad run of bad health issues. Then time just flew right on by for us.
On models like this where the structures are not pinned flat to the plan especially with polyhedral wings i use wooden door shims to keep my parts off the building board during gluing of the frames. Door shims come in real handy while keeping parts off the building board. A good example is the main wing on a Mr Mulligan keeping the outer panels suspended off the building board.
Beautiful Clean work my man!!!
Appreciate it!
I subscribed to your channel because of this build, as I too am building the same plane. You are a good builder, and your details of the finer points are adequate. You could refer to the extra instructions that are in the kit for revisions to the plans for your viewers. Following many of the past builds of this plane on RCG's and other websites, I notice that most of the planes pitch up with full power, not too much of an issue with todays radios and mixing, but the airfoil is really just a "pattern airplane" airfoil and it should not really do that. I had a conversation with the designer, Dave Ribbe, and he said that the wing washout is 2 degrees, and is designed into the wing with the tabs ( don't mess it up with sheeting). A request (squawk)for your next video is to keep the music at the same volume or lower during your fast forward parts please. Looking forward to the rest of the build. THANKS !
Neil
Dully noted on the music and volume.
Great video, thanks for putting it together. Do you have recommendations on where i can buy a quality P-51 kit? I would prefer a 65" or so wingspan, but would be willing to go larger.
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Planes Revived is in the UK but ships worldwide owned by Tim Pearce
Another awesome company is planesgoneby.com/
Located Stateside owned by Carl Michael Hansen. IDK if he has a P51 in the works yet.
Congratulations Michael, Great video. But I don't agree to speed up some parts. I believe that if a person who is not interested in seeing the whole video can skip it, others who are less experienced may be interested in seeing every detail. Thank you.
Dully noted!
I absolutely love your building, and follow it avidly. I, however, hate the background music. It sounds like something from a scam internet game.
Thanks for watching! And thank you for giving me some feedback. Much appreciated!
What's up man ! Hope all is well. Can you give us an update on the mustang ?
Once all is back to normal here I will continue with the build.
I'm really sorry man I'm just now catching on to the news. I'd give ya a hug if I could. Please keep your head up, terribly sorry. Take your time to heal before coming back. @Bayona's RC World
For those that build this model and fiberglass/paint, how do they typically cover the rudder? Cover with monokote and paint?
Cover with either silk span and dope or what I found easier is Oratex which is a Iron on fabric covering that can be painted also comes in multiple colors.
www.horizonhobby.com/product/fabric-covering-5m-roll-white/ORA10010005.html
Cool. Thanks 👍
I like your videos! Thank you for skipping the simple steps!
Is that being sarcastic or being honest? I really want to know to better my videos .
Hey Bayona! Have you built any of the Carolina custom kits that are the Top Flite remakes?
Unfortunately I have not! I had a few CCK models in my cart just never had the pleasure of placing the order at the time Mark was trying to keep up with the demands and so I decided to wait it out.
Sorry to keep bothering you, how about a Ziroli kit? Ever do a build of one of those kits?
I’m sorry about that rambling email. I hope your P-51 build is going well.
You are all good my friend
Mr. Bayona - you are both a great builder and presenter. I have learned an amazing amount of things watching your videos. Will you be finishing the Mustang anytime soon? Also, if you downloaded the C-47, P-40 and Cessna builds to DVD I would buy them. Thanks from wintery Buffalo NY!
Thank you kindly, I have considered DVD's.
@@BayonasRCWorld Ill buy them when you are ready. How is your mother doing?
Thank you. My mother had passed away on Dec 24th. her funeral is on Jan 16th, 2023. Reason why I have been away from creating content for the channel.
@@BayonasRCWorld I am so sorry to hear this - I completely understand and sympathize with you. I hope you are ok. I look forward to seeing your work when it is appropriate for you, In the meantime you have a ton of really good content for me to catch up on. Good thoughts for you from wintery Buffalo NY.
Thank you and I truly appreciate you my friend
How’s the build going? Looking forward to the next video. 👍🏽
On hold at the moment pending arrival of Retracts
@@BayonasRCWorld Once you get back to the P-51 build, will you have the same detailed videos such as panel lines and rivets?
@@eddiejunior09 most definitely.
Just found your channel, and they are great to watch. But could you drop the music in the background? For the life of me, I do not understand why music is needed, but it is common for creators to use. I have been working backwards from old video's, and I am hoping this is something you stopped doing at some point and I will not hear the same repeating noise for 1hr 13 minutes. 🤔
I can't please everyone. The music is there to replace the void when it comes to portions of the video that has no audio or on hyperlapse.
I'm building this same kit.. u have any luck locating a good set of retacks?
Not yet! I am leaning towards Robarts.
@@BayonasRCWorld yeah I'm going that way myself
Michael, a question if I may .. What material did you use for your board?
My building board is 4X8 sheet Gypsum board 5/8" thick. On top of a solid hard wood counter top that is straight as a arrow.
Another build video! Is the paint even dry on the P40? Excited to see how this goes together. Are you making the B conversion or what's out of the box?
I am building the D version. Oh and the P40 has been completely dried since last week. I am hoping to maiden this weekend if the weather permits and I am able to do some field maintenance
@Bayona's RC World Sounds good. You ask what we want to see in your videos. Its good when aren't showing a particular thing, like sheeting, that you mention its shown that in other videos. That's appreciated. Point is you've shown it at some point. Most build videos and articles do not talk about or show those little details that are sometimes really critical or just simply show a different way, maybe better way of doing something. So keep doing what you are doing. I think its great. The only thing I can honestly bring up is the audio. I have to keep my finger on the volume because I need to turn it up to listen when you talk and turn down during music or the music blasts my eardrums! 😁 A lapel mic would be awesome.
@@stevejones9044 yes I have noticed this my self and since nobody ever said anything when I have asked about what you like and don't like in my videos I could not verify if it was just me or everyone else. However now I have more than 3 people commenting this same issue so I will definitely get on that one.
Where did you acquire the kit in the video if I may?
It was gifted to me by Duane Roberts.
Dude, you are a building machine! You put that P-40 in the air yet?
Lol! As far as the P40 I am hoping for this weekend. Weather has been rainy the whole week and some field maintenance is priority
@@BayonasRCWorld It appears the Top Flite kits are pretty well engineered. Just picked up the Top Flite 100.5 ws Stinson Reliant.
Off subject how do you tint a canopy?
I use Rit dye. Get some warm water in a bucket and mix in some Rit dye color of choice and soak the plastic canopy in. The longer the canopy sits in this dye the darker it will get. So check it periodically until your canopy is the shade you like it to be.
@@BayonasRCWorld Thanks for the reply
@@kemsmith3420 just be careful with water temp. Don't want to warp the canopy
@@BayonasRCWorld Got it! Love your videos!
Can I buy the plans from you? Or can you copy at Staples and I will send funds for the process and mailed?
Sorry I am on the Pacific Island of Guam. We don't have a Staples here. We do have printing shops, a copy express however they have a limited size that they can do.
@@BayonasRCWorld thanks for the reply, I went on eBay and found one 😁
I like your videos but your choice of music needs some change.
Dully noted and thanks for your feedback. This is what I am looking for in comments. Most definitely will help me moving forward.
@@BayonasRCWorld or just use it on the time laps parts
alright i'M going to ask a question and I want a real answer , WHY ? current state of RC the kits COST MORE then the ARFs like if i was going to do a P51 i would just order the top model P-51 , its like 1500 bucs if i wanted to build mustang of that size from a kit it would cost more then 1500 bucs and it i dont think it would turn out finshed nearly as nice , I am sorry but kit builds dead so i need a real answer on the WHY ?
First of all kit building is not dead and is actually thriving today, maybe not as it was like in the 80's and 90's but since the shutdown of majority of the major kit manufacturers like , Top Flite, Great Planes, Carl Goldberg, Mid West, Royal, Picca, Global people are still searching for these kits for many reason in their lives majority for Nostalgia since it brings back memories of their first kit, a loved one or just always wanted a specific kit. This is where people search on eBay and sellers would set sales on auction so the price is driven by the people placing bids. These people will play price wars and willing to pay for what they want setting the stage for these sellers and prices. With the rise of balsa prices today kit companies has also increased the prices driving kit pricing up. Sig MFG is another company from back in the day that is still in business today, and the rise in others rekitting some of the old line of kits like Top Flite models which is being sought after by builders today. These kits being reproduced are selling for $450 up to $550 way more than what these kits were being sold for when it being mass produced by the companies do to today's high cost of balsa and supply in demand. For the most part kit building is not dead just not enough kit manufacturers today. Ziroli, balsa USA, SIG is still thriving and now others are jumping on bringing back kits by start up companies. I can't answer for the world and everyone in the hobby but this is my take on this subject in general. Good luck trying to sell a kit for $1500 for you will probably never sell it. Just remember that somebody will pay that amount if they really want it. Not me! Even if I really really want it.
@@BayonasRCWorld i really have to disagree with you , i know alot of RC folks in the south , maybe 3 of the total folks I know build and they build beouse they like to build , and they can't produce a kit airplane near the leave of the ARFs that are out there Building 100 % is dead
@@BayonasRCWorld dude roll your ass to top GUn thats the meca of kit building right ? there all ARF jets now the builds are dieing off , yes pepole still build i'm not aguring that i'm aruging the vaility of building its futile due to the cost of build and time vrs what you can just buy off the shelf the only clutch thing is if you're building something thats not produced
@@zackriden79 well unfortunately I don't have the luxury to attend such events since I am across the world in the Pacific. Well building is not dead! Dead means done, none, no longer. Yes it may have slowed down like I mentioned because of the shutdown of the kit manufacturers. However not dead! Building today is not for everyone and does take skills which most do not want to possess today because of the growing numbers of ARFs and foam planes avail at a lower cost. Not arguing anything just what I have seen in 41 years being in this hobby. I come from an erra where to fly you had to build what you want to fly! And this will be with me until my last breath on earth. I could build better than most balsa ARF'S out on the market. But if I want to fly in a few hours then a ARF will be in the mix in my Hanger for sure. Many Facebook groups with thousands of members whom build from kits, or scratch build because we love it and it is our passion. Happy building and flying.
Building is a hobby. ARFs are for people who can't or don't want to build, it's not a hobby for them. There's no pride in flying something that was mass produced and I have never seen an ARF that compares to a scratch build like in this video both aesthetically and performance wise. If you like cookie cutter planes that's great. ARFs are produced in the most cost-efficient manner, none are built like what is in this video. They are typically mostly thin laser cut ply, essentially a Chinese kite with a motor. Most younger people who buy ARFs are just into the flying; it's almost like another video game. I'm not against ARFs and if I had one, it would be a disposable plane; no worries if it crashed. And as for the price, I don't know how you get $1500 for this P-51 build. The ARF version of this kit is $450 at Horizon. It can be scratch built for less than that and be a much better plane. People build because it is a hobby. A hobby isn't done for economic value, it's for the joy of it. Otherwise, why do it?
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