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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/10/2006 4:52 PM   
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Status: offline 		A sheepish thanks Bob. I wasn't sure how much work it would take to get it smooth as I had some thin spots in the Zpoxy that I had to go back and do a flow coat on, same on the wing which I haven't primed yet. I did these spots with West Systems after finding that I liked it better than Zpoxy for sandability. Didn't take much Evercoat or spot putty anywhere but for my big dings from bashing it around getting it in and out of my building room.

Good luck on getting the engine right. I'm pretty much an engine "sender-inner" if I think I've spent too much time on the thing, or get too frustrated trying to get one right or running. Usually there's always then been a guy at the factory saying, "yeah, here's this thing wrong with it", saving me a ton more headache.

Got the spots for the switches and valves located so will probably try to get some rivets and panels on the fuse this week. Ordering more panel line tape today, and already have the darker gray primer for underneath the dark blue areas (learned from painting the first smaller one to use darker primer under the darker blue to use less paint to cover it)

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/11/2006 3:48 AM   
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Mike

When it looks good its good and you don't have to feel guilty, as I see it just keep doing it, as it is great to see the finished product.

About my engine as sone as I get an ansure about a replacement plug,I hope I have found my problem Have to waite till mon or tuesday to get info..If mother nature would cooperateI could at least fly my 1/4 cub wind 10 to 20 and gusts t0 30 I also fly a 1/3 weeks biplane with a G38 in 17 years it has never faild till thrus this last week it idles great but will not come too on the top end, pulled fuel system found air leek at tank, So my gassers have driven me to an early cocktail hour this week end, but I still think I am having fun


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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/11/2006 5:40 PM   
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Status: offline 		As I think on it now Bob, engines are the one place I don't practice my usual technique of "talking the piece into submission" with a torrent of swear words and volatile suggestions that it remember "who's the boss" in this builder/buildee relationship between man and plane. With them I'm reduced to more of a sweet-talking situation...."come on honey, I know you can make it", "I know all you need is just a little gas or some spark now", or flat out bribery, "come on now, you fire and I'll give you that nice Amsoil you've been wanting", or "I'll get rid of that old fuel valve for you if you show me what you've got". This rarely works as you can well imagine, so I remain clear about "who the boss is" in the modeler/model engine relationship . Looks like your needing a visit from the "Zenoah-fairy" one of these evenings while you sleep. Keep your mojo working man, we're all anticipating the flight pics.

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/11/2006 7:10 PM   
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Thanks Mike I realy needed that, what realy makes it so funny is I can relate. The wife whsnts to khow what I am laffing so hard about, they just don't understand.. any way


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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/15/2006 5:40 AM   
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Well I found a suply house that handles walbro carb. kits and was able to get a kit with that alum plug, removed the one in the carb and low and behold there was a mach chip in the shape of a half circle replaced the plug and checked gasflow on bench and I have good flow, on the 38 replaced all fuel lines put a kit in the fuel dot new gas stopper in the tank, so I think Iam good to go. will have to waite about a week as I have to recover from a short stint in er and hospital, will post as sone as I can get to try every thing


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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/16/2006 6:48 AM   
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I'm BAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK,
Started working on installing the retracts this evening, will get some pics in a day or so,

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/18/2006 6:54 AM   
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Well I thought I had the retracts fitting in there ok but , had to do alot of grinding to get the main part of the strut to clear the main former on the angle but, with that finally done i was able to get some glass epoxied ( 4 pieces) Dubro heavy duty glass with any luckI should have the other side done in a day or so, One thing I will say is that if you plan on stopping for a while like I did it' s always helpful to make notes of what you were doing before going back at it.

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/18/2006 7:46 AM   
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Hi george

Did you look at the pic's way back in this thread on monting retracts? it you had to cut away the beams this limits the screw grip, so you may want to use the plastic in serts as they seem to double or tripple the grip strengh

Where are the pic's

I am still fighting eith my 62there is some little thing thas is wrong and it is the pits

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/18/2006 8:27 AM   
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I say alot of grinding but maybe a 1/4" x the width of the main , it seemed like alot by the way I had the dremel tool with all the sawdust.

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/18/2006 11:20 AM   
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Status: offline 		I believe there were four of these Corsairs last week at the Denver Warbirds Over The Rockies. All 4 flew in tight formation

Check out this thread

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4386558/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/23/2006 8:51 AM   
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Status: offline 		Finally got the real primer layer on the fuse today. Used dark primer figuring it's a closer match to the dark blue on top and won't require as much paint as it would to cover the lighter colored primer as I've found the darker colors tend to wash out on it, thus requiring more paint to cover. Used the lighter gray on the bottom. Will be the same for the wing tomorrow when I spray it.

After a light wet sand, the fuse is ready to start detailing, lining and riveting now.


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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/23/2006 7:40 PM   
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Status: offline 		Looking good Wulf!!

Been too busy to get much work done on the Corsair lately. I am however, on my way to the paint shop this aft. Hopefully have some pics up in the near future.

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/23/2006 8:41 PM   
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Status: offline 		Cool Dave. Looking forward to seeing your pics.

What's kind of discouraging I suppose is that this thing could have paint on it tomorrow, but since I need to satisfy the obsessive compulsive surface detailing need, it'll be a week or so of waiting and prepping....worth the end result though.

The thing looks kind of vicious in the black primer, kind of like a night fighter I suppose. Will look better with the goods and right colors though. I'm using red Chartpak tape for the panel lines, so it shouldn't be any trouble to see the lines on there for some pics coming up of the lining process.

Need to get stencils ordered pretty quickly I suppose........so it's good that I finally locked down a "real" job today since the "hobby-fund vise" has been firmly attached to my neck and pocket book for the past year or so. ......now to convince the wife of the need of a new building shed/workshop/paint room in the back yard where the present too-small, and outdated version sits.

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/24/2006 1:24 AM   
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Status: offline 		Well it's grey!!

Finally got the plane primed. Kind of the beginning of the end, so to speak!! Lot's of work to do yet but, now that I'm not looking at bare wood it's motivating for sure. Unfortunately it'll be at least a week before I get any more work done on it. Going to be away on work

About the stencils, I'm fortunate that a buddy has a vinyl cutter and he's offered to make up whatever paint masks I need. There won't be any stickers on this bird

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/24/2006 1:59 AM   
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Status: offline 		Gotta love grey....."it's the new black!" . We are Dave, as they say in the title of one of my most favorite novels....."The Men in the Grey Flannel Suits" at the moment. Soon to change for us mate. You're plane looks really smooth Dave. Good work.

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/24/2006 6:21 AM   
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Been watching the thread both of your planes look great, Question when you say going to the paint shop, is that the garage or to apaint both and what kind of pait are you using?

Still fighting with my 62 and I would like to find a real expert, as I have tryed all of the sugestions and help from the gas engine thread, At this point I need help. if you know any one please PM me ..

Keep the pic's coming

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/24/2006 6:31 AM   
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If your having that much trouble with that engine why not replace it
I know I would considering how much I know thats invested in the plane.
but thats me.


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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/24/2006 6:34 AM   
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Well after 2 attempts I finally got the 6 oz. fiberglass to lay down for the gear doors. I used 3 layers of 6 oz. will get pics over the weekend.

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/24/2006 6:46 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks Bob. There was about 3 days of sanding on that wing and I think there may still end up being a spot or two that take a mini level and sand. My fuse is good to go though. Pumped up to get the panel tape on it and see it take shape for real. I'm using Testors ModelMaster paints (yes, those little small bottles!) and stencils from www.getstencils.com (a good product), same as Dave for me too, no decals, small stuff will be water slide or rub ons.

Rub the Buddha on that engine Bob, rub the Buddha...... Try repeating to it in the starting sequence...."I think I can, I think I can, I think I can"...sort of the Little Engine that Could thing. Still no visit from the Zenoah Fairy I see. That fairy can be a scarce at times. I'll keep an eye out.

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/24/2006 7:12 AM   
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took your advice on the glass worked like a champ.
THANKS.
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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/24/2006 6:09 PM   
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Status: offline 		Glad you got 'er dun George. Pretty good feeling when you get them on there with the hinges and everything. I'm saving the linkage via servo to them for later, after the paint.

Wing awaits the rubdown now too prior to panels.....


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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/24/2006 7:03 PM   
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At the rate your going you'll be in the air in no time, its looking good.

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/24/2006 9:19 PM   
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Status: offline 		Going to try to get some pics of mine today, watching the all the posts sofar has me ready to get er done quick! They both look great!!! The only problem that I have is that I don't have anywhere long and flat enough to get the wing put together except for the concret slab in the front of the garage! "volks wagon project in the garage"

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/25/2006 8:58 PM   
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Hey George

That 62 has less than 1hr, on it so replacement is not an opticion, finding the problem is and the problem may have been the couse of the demise of my first corsair. it turns out there are two types of isolater blocks, on the early engines it was an orange phenolick mtl and is susceptible cracking between barrel and mounting holes causing air leak hence a problem, but even the new type can be a problem, the amount of gasket between the carb barrel and the same holes can cause a similer problem, as the gasket width is only about 3/32. and there is just enough slop in the screw holes to alow this to happen.
The first time I removed the carb I found the gaskets glued in place so I may have to do same..and I may just replace the carb but will try the new iso/blosk and gasket thing, befor replacing carb.


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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/26/2006 6:19 AM   
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Wulf you certainly are 100% correct in laying out and lining up for these struts and gear doors,
but like anything else I'm gaining on it.
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