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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U... - 12/29/2005 5:09:49 AM   
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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4... - 12/29/2005 1:38:53 PM   
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Status: offline 		WV, I know guys have used Robinaire or Sierra Precision retracts in the smaller version with good success. I took a look at a set of the Robarts on a smaller one my pal and I painted for a friend. There's problems in your future with the one's you've got, especially if you're really into the fact that the gear retract. It'll be a real spoiler when you find out they don't hold a candle to how they're supposed to work for the plane. Check around the site, and you'll find a ton of info on what to do about it. I don't think anyone is bashing your choice, as hundreds upon hundreds of others have made the same one and come to the same conclusion about what to do, usually after finding out the hard way. You've got some guys here who know what's up with the Corsair. Their advice is good. Follow their lead and you'll avoid a lot of problems and have a beautiful plane.


Mike

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4... - 12/29/2005 3:04:59 PM   
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the dwg is in the snail-mail sent it on the next day after i recived your address..

There are a coupla of things I would do differently depending on what model coesair you are duplicating a --1 ,-1A, -2,or -4 & 5 as the ring manafolds exected in different places if you are duing the -1A like the kit I would check ,but I think they exect at about 5 & 7oclockabout an 1 1/2 bhind the cowl flaps .. Dion did a great job in his thread, it woukd pay to look it up..


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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4... - 12/30/2005 3:56:18 AM   
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I'll be patiently waiting for the mailman to deliver it. I'll check it out and if I have questions,I'll get back to you.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4... - 12/30/2005 12:05:32 PM   
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To EVERYONE, I TAKE THIS OPPURTUNITY TO WISH YOU

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AND SAFE FLYING

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 12/30/2005 2:48:46 PM   
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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4... - 12/30/2005 8:25:53 PM   
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Status: offline 		Well guys, I just finished sheeting the wings on my "big" corsair. Man what a chore. But
I will admit that sheeting the wings on that old "Red Box" kit was a lot harder. I never would
have thought to cut the sheet so that the grain of the wood runs at an angle(top of wing at bend).

I'll post some pics later.

Mike

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 12/30/2005 10:05:06 PM   
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My first one flew great with the G62 but you have to fly it using rudder to make your turns look good, it is not a bank and yank type and I found you have to fly it right down to tuch down..

My first birds demise was do to a bad fuel line.


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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 12/31/2005 4:59:44 AM   
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I got the drawings in the mail today,
do you need them ? I can make a copy and send them back .
George

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 1/1/2006 12:22:38 AM   
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That would be fine, but no hurry.

How are you comming? if you look at corsair 1/8 & 1/5 if I only knew then.. Ive posted a coupla of pic and hope to post some more there and in this thread...

Bob T

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 1/2/2006 3:56:38 AM   
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working on the aft fuse end, got the bottom done last night hoping to get top the completed by tomorrow evening

Will post some pics in a day or so


George

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 1/4/2006 2:26:26 AM   
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Still working on the Fuse Aft End, The top section alot more work on that than I thought,but alittle bit here and there till I get it done
Got the compartment door cut out went down to the local radio shack to get the earth magnets, and they are completely sold out, will have to check out another store tomorrow at work, will keep you posted. should have pics in a few days.
HOPEFULLY
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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 1/4/2006 3:15:20 AM   
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Forgot to mention, I was talking to a friend of mine over the weekend,and he does aluminum welding told him what i have in mind and he said no problem, All I have to do is get what ever materials needed and the drawings and within a month or so I should have the muffler made up and the price is the best of all
George

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