Hobby King P-51D Mustang Plug-n-Fly (AUS Warehouse)

 Nathan 12 points

Google "Art Tech p51 mustang motor mount cj hobbies" This fits perfectly. Ive included a link but i'm pretty sure they get stripped. www.link

 Kellyann 16220 points

Frank77 well done THANK YOU. I wish i could reward more than just a Thumb.

 rcDawson 70 points

this is a 4 ch plane, the same as the small one

 Kellyann 16220 points

V yes 4 Channel but if you have 5 you can mix the ailerons to be flaperons, Bur as rcDawson said it only needs 4. I hope this helps.

 Neil 4 points

yes but i love this plane nice and big overall and very detailed, very fast and stable

 SigiK 193 points

Yes, but made from EPO instead of this soft foam

 Kellyann 16220 points

KaosKane you just keep on give great details Thanks. I would love to see your hanger.

 SigiK 193 points

Thanks Kaos, btw what does WOT stand for?

 KaosKane 1427 points

Wpt is wide open throttle *}

 john 5 points

most hobby shops have them available,ive had no problems with parts.

 DontPanic42 47 points

Solution for any Australians looking for parts for this plane: Remove your backorder from the Hobby King site. Find a LHS that has an account with "e-go models". They are the Australian distributors for Art-Tech. I went into Mandurah's "Nifty RC" here in WA. Asked about replacement undercarraige. He called the local rep. It was delivered to the store next day! Only painful part was the price - $20 BUT I am now back in the air after weeks of being grounded.... Beats the **** out of waiting for HobbyKing!

 Doug 7 points

Haha yeah that RC shop is VERY expensive compared to online shopping but sometimes you just can't wait the two weeks for parts... depends how empty the wallet and how free your time!

 Barry 40 points

Barry
I needed a new fus for my P51, E-GO models wanted over $80.00 for the bare fus, they are as dear as poison. Even with the extra postage it was cheaper to by from Killer Planes.

 sirgarfield 85 points

Hi LUke, Iwrote a small desciption in the reveiw aust review section descibing how i went about it. The onlt thing i did not mention is to lay velcro down on the battery tray to secure battery. Its not hard mode to do so give it a crack and you will enjoy long flight times, just shout if you need help. all the best gary

 Luke 58 points

Hi Gary, Thanks for the information. It is much appreciated.
I was reading through the Art-Tech P51 manual and it said that the CofG is 10.5" to 11.5" back from the tip of the nose cone. Does this sound right to you? At the moment I have the 2200mA battery lying in a channel in the moulding and it sits very snug and appears to put the CofG in the right range. I have made up some small cables that allows me to recharge the battery in the plane. The cables just sit in the normal battery compartment. I also made up a small link cable the joins the -ve battery lead to easily connect and disconnect power without having to struggle with connectors. When I'm happy with how everything fits, I'll take some photos and put them in the Files page for others to use if they want.
Thanks again for your help.
Cheers,
Luke

 sirgarfield 85 points

Hi Luke, I have this plane and balance mine at the panel line on top of wing just behind the middle gun. UNLess you have done the cockpit battery conversion you will have problems balancing this plane. good luck

 Luke 58 points

Thank you sirgarfield. Would you be able to describe what the cockpit battery conversion would entail please? Regards, Luke

 CHAMBO88 89 points

the CoG with a 2200 lipo if about 45mm from the very most forward section of the wing (where the front of the wing joins the fuse)

 CHAMBO88 89 points

20 amp esc. not sure why its listed as a 2x10.. lol

 john 5 points

p51 is a 20amp not a 10.i brought one from here it was 20amp ive still got it.cheers

 Will1s 27 points

Yes its the same thing, I tested mine with stock setup and a 3S 2200 mah and it was well within the 20amp limit. Fantastic plane with a 2200 in the canopy, CG is perfect and is very planted. Throw on a 10x7 SF prop for an awesome sound and a bit of a speed boost!

 KaosKane 1427 points

HK finaly contacted me this am problem solved

 derfel 49 points

I think no, I replace my F4U Corsair broken plastic engine mount with a 2mm balsa box of the same lenght

 Robbie 1088 points

you have to get a generic compatible one.. (if any)

 vasy1 605 points

no parts. Might have to build your own.

 KaosKane 1427 points

I have glued mine up with a single ring shaped peice of .25mm glued to the plastic inside the top of mount near motor and a similar ring at bulkhead side. then 4 lenghts of same wire glued to plastic frame from top to bottom coil this will provide tension as the motot tries to pull away from pland but will not significantly add to compression strength in the case of a crash. ps on my p51 i also hava carbon rod goung from the front of the battery stuck to foam at the bottom of the motor hole this

 Roy 14 points

Mine came with a spare mount & spare prop

 derfel 49 points

I have seen this plane and it has an artech 700Kv motor. Same as the one mounted in my Corsair, this motor can handle a 3 blade 11x6 without even get warm. However I would recomend you a 11x6 two blade for better performance

 KaosKane 1427 points

Thank you i have flown with 11x6 and it has more thrust at lower throttle than 4 blade :}, Ps i am now in need of a motor mount like others i can not see 1 that will fit the mout is square with 35mm between holes on the bulkhead the closest i can see is HXT Alloy Composite Firewall Mount (85/36mm) and the Size at bulkhead is either 49hx40w or 49hx46w this is the smallest i can find thanks in advance for your Help

 derfel 49 points

As I said in the previous answer I broke my motor mount in the maiden flight then I built a square 2mm balsa monunt with a 3mm plywood in the front for reinforce the engine - mount join. However the plane brand is Art Tech so you can find spare parts in other shops,see: w w w . rcwarbirds . co . www.link

 Roy 14 points

You can't put a prop saver on this as well as the original spinner.

  James 633 points

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EPS

How do I know? Ask my fingernails!

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 Chrissy47 256 points

James is correct. It's EPS, I also have one.

 Krunchi 58 points

Can this plane easily take a 2200mah battery and still fly ok? or do should i really buy some 1300mah packs?

  James 633 points

. If you go 2200mAh, it'll be too nose heavy (& screw up your CG), besides, a 2200 can't fit in the battery bay unless it's placed in the cockpit area - then it'll be a flying brick. Your choice how you want to do it! .

 iflyem 56 points

i fly mine on a 10x7 sf prop & 1550ma 30c rino battery and just slides into the fuse by angling it back as you feed it in is sits back towards the cockpit and balances spot on.fly for 7min at full throttle and 30% left in battery.

 Chrisfatboy 26 points

EPP foam. Very strong

 fg1972 13 points

I have one of these comming in the mail. Has anyone had any success fiting retracts?

 KaosKane 1427 points

I have put my 2200 mah battery inside the fuse with the top of the batt (wire end) up against the front of the fusilage which leaves the con and bal plug poking down towards the silver bat cover..the rx is in the cockpit and the esc is above the battery ...Note when the wing is on the bat can not be removed....I charge the bat in the plane with a slow slow charger... I have static tested at varying throttle (70 at wot)using master airscrew 11x9 and a HXT Battery Monitor for 3S lipo. went for 15