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GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/26/2005 4:42:32 AM   
bosssman


 

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RCKen
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okay, here we go. many of us recently bought the newly re-released Top Flight Giant Scale Corsair - GREAT! Someone had asked the question if the 86 inch (wingspan) version was just scaled up from the 62 inch model. I have both sets plans (and also some red box plans!) and while there are definite similarities, there are very obvious additions to the larger model for strengthening (ie 1/4 inch square balsa diagonal bracing in the fuse, hinge blocks for the Robart type hinges, motor mount design to name a few), but overall, the GS Corsair is very straight forward in its buildup, typical of the Top Flite Gold Edition models.....

I guess first off, we should do a roll call - list what you have planned (or undecided) for your specific Corsair. I'll start off....

Engine: Undecided (I have never done a gasser - I need some input here)

Retracts: The Robart 148s and associated tailgear (again, if someone has a better idea, I'm listening)

Wheels: Robart aluminum hubbed 4.5 inch wheels (is this too small for this plane?)

Finish: My typical .75 ounce glass cloth with Deft polyurethane (not the water based stuff), possibly latex, PPG 2060 dead flat clear for fuel proofing.

Markings: I am a big tri-color fan and will probably do one of the Jolly Roger themes, if not, I'll fall back on good ol' Pappy Boyington's #86 bird.

Details: I would like to at least add panel lines, simulate the fabric covered surfaces, including the outer wing panels, hidden access hatch for r/c and fuel hookups, scale gear doors, cockpit kit, and anything else others may come up with.

okay, that's my outline - who's on-board and what do you have planned?

randy


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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/26/2005 6:06:34 AM   
JDHammer



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Engine: First time gasser here also. Most likely will order a G62 but low noise is a priority.

Retracts: Robarts which are scheduled for late June arrival.

Wheels: Manual calls for 4.5". Just looked at Robart website and noticed huge price jump when going from 4" to 4.5". Open to suggestions on that.

Finish: First time to try fiberglassing. Undecided on Poly vs Z-poxy so far. Also like to try the latex.

Markings: WW2 three color Marine F4U1a.

Details: I'd like to concentrate on a nice cockpit with a sliding canopy. And a first try at realistic weathering.

Nice thread Bossman, hope everyone has their digital cameras fired up!

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/26/2005 6:16:25 AM   
bosssman


 

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its 10:15 p.m. (pst) and I am sitting not in my hobby shack, but my work office watching "God Is My Co-Pilot" and setting things up. Oh yeah, got the digital all set for the first pics....

randy

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/26/2005 3:20:47 PM   
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I lust for a TF / GS F4U but, having just finished my newest plane this week, there's no way I can swing it until after the 1st of the year. I'm content to wait, but I'm concerned that TF will pull this off of the market before I get mine.

Has anybody heard any rumors about TF running this GS kit for only a short time?

Thanks much,
Mike

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