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RE: Top Flite F8F Bearcats in Progress - 3/20/2006 8:29 AM   
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Status: offline 		I'm afraid we did not build washout into the wings. However, we will deflect both ailerons up slightly to simulate washout and use flaps on landing, which should help reduce the plane's tip stall tendency.

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RE: Top Flite F8F Bearcats in Progress - 3/23/2006 3:56 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hello Richard,

I've got one of these kits still new in the box. Been meaning to get to it for years now. I doubt I'll splurge for a YS but maybe a Saito 100 or 125.

Have you guys done anything different or are you building them lock, stock, and barrel?

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RE: Top Flite F8F Bearcats in Progress - 3/23/2006 4:17 AM   
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Status: offline 		We added exhaust outlets on the sides of the fuse and oil cooler intakes in the wing roots. We also mounted the retracts in scale position.

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RE: Top Flite F8F Bearcats in Progress - 3/23/2006 6:10 AM   
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We added exhaust outlets on the sides of the fuse and oil cooler intakes in the wing roots. We also mounted the retracts in scale position.

Details please... I'm in the process of installing the Robart retractable tail wheel. After that out comes the scalpel for the exhaust outlets.

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RE: Top Flite F8F Bearcats in Progress - 3/23/2006 9:26 AM   
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Status: offline 		I will try to snap some pictures of the exhaust outlets for you sometimes this weekend.

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RE: Top Flite F8F Bearcats in Progress - 3/26/2006 6:12 AM   
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Status: offline 		Richard, I just bought a Top flite Bearcat already built. This looks like a 1/8 scale plane with slightly longer wing than scale. I think I'm going to scratch build a cowl for it and get rid of the non scale factory cowl. What does your retract package weigh? Sounds pretty beefy, might survive even some of my landings.

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RE: Top Flite F8F Bearcats in Progress - 3/26/2006 6:19 AM   
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Status: offline 		I haven't weighed the retract package, but I suspect the entire air system is around one pound. The Robart 551RS retracts are pretty stout.

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RE: Top Flite F8F Bearcats in Progress - 3/28/2006 1:21 AM   
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Status: offline 		Richard, do you know what the incidences are for the TF Bearcat by chance. Thanks

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RE: Top Flite F8F Bearcats in Progress - 3/28/2006 5:55 AM   
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Status: offline 		I see no indications of anything other than 0deg on all surfaces. 2 deg down thrust. I can snap a photo of my plans if you wish.

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RE: Top Flite F8F Bearcats in Progress - 3/28/2006 10:53 AM   
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Status: offline 		I don't see any incidences on the plans, so it's best to set the rear stab at 0 degree relative to the wing.

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RE: Top Flite F8F Bearcats in Progress - 6/7/2006 9:11 PM   
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Status: offline 		Here are the F8F instrument panels I scratchbuilt from 1/16th balsa and store-bought decal sheets.
The kit decals were too generic to resemble the real thing. Canopies are on and all interior cockpit work is done...
On to primer and panel lines!! Also I am having a friend tig weld some scale exhaust pipes which can be mounted to the
firewall and exit in the scale position. These are not functional, but will look awesome.


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RE: Top Flite F8F Bearcats in Progress - 6/7/2006 11:12 PM   
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Status: offline 		Looking pretty nice Mark. Can't wait to see the Bearcats in primer.

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RE: Top Flite F8F Bearcats in Progress - 6/12/2006 9:49 PM   
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Status: online 		Here is my Top Flite F8F. it is about 15 years old now and a bit fuel soaked. Rhom-air retracts and an OS .61, 9lbs. covered with Monokote.

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RE: Top Flite F8F Bearcats in Progress - 10/20/2006 8:38 AM   
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Status: offline 		Mark got off the couch and made some progress on the Bearcats.

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RE: Top Flite F8F Bearcats in Progress - 10/20/2006 8:47 AM   
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Status: offline 		Wooo Hooo! Can't wait to see these planes flying in formation. What's left to do? Do you think you will maiden before wet and more wet fully sets in (as if it hasn't already.)?

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RE: Top Flite F8F Bearcats in Progress - 10/20/2006 10:16 AM   
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Status: offline 		Mark is pretty close to maiden his. Maybe in a week or two. He still needs to airbrush the charging bull on the side of the fuse, burn some more rivets, and apply clear cloat.

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RE: Top Flite F8F Bearcats in Progress - 10/21/2006 12:28 AM   
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Status: offline 		Fly smooth and fast, that plane will snap if you look at it wrong. Makes real nice wheel landing; though, they will get out of control on roll out if your not careful. Do not yank on the elevator for any reason and keep the cg where the factory states or you will be in deep stuff. My plane is only 7.5 pounds so I'm assuming yours will be worse. Fun plane but don't exceed its limits.

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RE: Top Flite F8F Bearcats in Progress - 7/31/2007 7:26 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hi, congratulation for your Bearcat.
I have a question, I bought today a Bearcat in red box, it has a plan and all woods but I can't find the manual, this plane has a manual for buildding instructions?

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RE: Top Flite F8F Bearcats in Progress - 7/31/2007 7:42 AM   
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this plane has a manual for buildding instructions?


Yes, this plane has a 4-page manual, I believe, for building instructions.

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RE: Top Flite F8F Bearcats in Progress - 7/31/2007 7:10 PM   
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RE: Top Flite F8F Bearcats in Progress - 8/19/2009 1:23 AM   
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Status: offline 		Mark just turned me onto this string.  I've got the manual.  If you still need a copy, let me know where you'd like me to send it.

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RE: Top Flite F8F Bearcats in Progress - 7/19/2010 8:01 AM   
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RE: Top Flite F8F Bearcats in Progress - 9/6/2010 10:30 PM   
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Status: offline 		What a nice finish !!!!!, Can somebody tell me if this is Monokote or paint ?

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RE: Top Flite F8F Bearcats in Progress - 9/6/2010 10:33 PM   
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RE: Top Flite F8F Bearcats in Progress - 1/19/2011 2:57 AM   
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