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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/29/2005 7:58:46 PM   
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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/29/2005 8:28:35 PM   
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Status: offline 		Okay, let me take back what I said about the tires. I took a quick look at a book I have on VF-17, in action late '43 on into '44. During the first tour, late '43, none of the pics seem to have diamond tires. Most look smooth, could be worn tires of either variety, and some are definitely ribbed. The black and white photos from the era aren't the clearest. However, tour 2, early '44, there are definitely diamond tires on -1As. Ribbed and smooth appear also. So I don't know if there was a transition or if it was pretty random depending upon replacement supplies. But I can find both on -1As so in my opinion, you could use either. Now if you're modeling a particular plane during a specific time period, then true fidelity may be difficult to determine.

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 6/29/2005 9:52:10 PM   
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ORIGINAL: F4u5

Good luck...the more Corsairs, the better.


Ditto,
Great thread.

The Evolution 52 may be too light for this plane needing added weight to balance.

Agree that 5in wheels are the way to go.

Pete

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 7/2/2005 3:16:58 AM   
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D.B. Yes I would like some ideas on a simple gear door system with strut cover, Ive looked in my old files to no avail.. This so you know ware I am coming from, This is my first scale endever in about 30 years , I have a 1/3 weeks that is 15 years old, and before that I tryed a 40 size P51, fair results but not great.. I think I'am a better than average sunday flyer, but by no means close to compitition.. There is more to this story but that all for now, So any suggestion any of you fellows that have built scale will help in the long run. some one said sonic/tronic's has a system but I have not had time to look there eather. Will try to post a pic of my first F4U on final, and gear doors would have realy helped

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 7/2/2005 3:31:28 AM   
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D.B. YesI would appreicate any help on a simple set of activating gear doors with strut cover, will try to pos a pic of my first F4U on final , and doors would have really helped.

Thanks Bob t

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 7/2/2005 9:11:56 PM   
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Status: offline 		hello all.I would like to speak to someone who has their 1:5 size retracts(MAINS) and their blue-prints on hand. PLEASE e-mail or P.m. me thank you. DAVE B.

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 7/3/2005 12:42:25 AM   
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Status: offline 		well, since I started this thread, guess it's up to me to post the first pics of some actual building in process. Keep in mind I am very close to finishing up my CMP Hellcat, so I won't be going at "light speed" on the Corsair like some of you builders out there....

As I initially stated, I decided to start with the fuse FIRST - I actually wanted to do the wing first as to me that is the most difficult aspect of the project and I like to get the hard stuff out of the way to keep from "project burn-out". Since I don't have the retracts in hand yet, I have delayed the wing construction as I think this plane deserves actual operational gear doors. At any rate, the photos show a typical build-up per the instruction booklet which I feel is very well written - not perfect, but enough photos and text are given to guide you along. One thing I have noticed already is why the box was so heavy - the WASTE of plywood after you punch out the parts weighs a TON! Also, most of the lite ply pieces popped out fairly easy, whereas the heavier ply needed some "coaxing" and cleanup around the edges. For all interested, I buy the emery boards that women (and I guess some men) use on their fingernails. There are coarse as well as fine grades making them ideal throw away sanding sticks. I used a combination of glues including thick and thin CA (primarily balsa to balsa joints), epoxy and my trusty Titebond in a plastic hyperdermic. Go easy on the gluing - I can see where the weight builds up VERY easily in this plane....

randy

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 7/6/2005 2:29:40 AM   
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Status: offline 		I have to agree on the tire size for scale, however, in reviewing the plans. The main spar will not allow anything larger than a 4.5 size tire unless you do some major surgery on the plans. Check me on this... Anyone want to confirm?

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 7/6/2005 4:11:15 AM   
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Status: offline 		front gear door, why not do as per full size? Hard mount to strut and use a small flap of leather or similar for the hinge covering at the bottom.

Not sure on max tire size, will have to go check the plans

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 7/7/2005 1:15:00 AM   
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Status: offline 		Dave I have a brand new kit and in compairing it to my last one the books seam to be the same, please point out the differances..

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 7/9/2005 3:19:27 AM   
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pics look good, I don't remember what engine you will use, but I' take a chance and make a suggestion, In the ply group in the tail add lighting holes as big as you can and still allow at least 1/4 edge of hole to edge of part, an oz saved in the tail is about 6 oz in the nose, I am currently duing some testing to see how much I can save and still be structuraly sound

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RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair - 7/9/2005 3:28:32 AM   
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