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.049 gas engine needed for the Guillows F4U-4 Corsair B... - 5/4/2008 4:26:12 AM   
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I am new to the group I am looking to buy a .049 gas engine for my new Guillows F4U-4 Corsair Balsa Wood Giant Flying model airplane it doesnt matter what name brand it is at this point and time
this airplane was given to me as a gift and I cant wait to get started working on it and thought I would see if any 1 out there might have a good engine that they might want to sell if you had a extra 1 Just laying around if not were could a guy pick 1 up at I keep running into dead ends or I am not looking in the right place if you have 1 you would like to part with please email me at jfinger@acegroup.cc
thanks again for any and all help

p.s I am glad to have found a great group of people
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RE: .049 gas engine needed for the Guillows F4U-4 Corsa... - 5/4/2008 5:32:42 AM   
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RE: .049 gas engine needed for the Guillows F4U-4 Corsa... - 5/4/2008 1:19:49 PM   
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RE: .049 gas engine needed for the Guillows F4U-4 Cors... - 5/4/2008 2:55:06 PM   
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RE: .049 gas engine needed for the Guillows F4U-4 Cors... - 5/4/2008 3:04:50 PM   
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RE: .049 gas engine needed for the Guillows F4U-4 Corsa... - 5/4/2008 3:05:52 PM   
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RE: .049 gas engine needed for the Guillows F4U-4 Corsa... - 5/4/2008 3:54:35 PM   
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Tell us more about the model. What size (wingspan) is it, what engine size is recommended, do you intend to fly it FF, UC, RC, etc.

Since the F4U Corsair has a large cowling, you may want to use a diesel. Diesels can handle larger props. Perhaps a COX Texaco engine would be good, since it also can handle large props.

The more information you can supply, the more accurate information we can provide.

Folks here are glad to help with as much information as you need...just ask.

George

Update: John, I looked up the plane on the internet. Is this the 30.75 inch wingspan model?

Have you built models before?

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RE: .049 gas engine needed for the Guillows F4U-4 Corsa... - 5/4/2008 4:25:55 PM   
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nop I have never built a plane as of yet LOL on the plane it has a wing span of 30 3/4 I would like to fly it RC on the Box it has that it would take a .049 engine I am thinking maybe the wasp.061 would work or Just about any .061 gas engine might but I am green at this so I really dont know
I Just didnt know were to turn for info or help
thanks for your time and any info you may share
John

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RE: .049 gas engine needed for the Guillows F4U-4 Corsa... - 5/4/2008 5:14:43 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hi John, welcome...DONT DO IT!!!...you need some building and flying experience before you ever open a guillows kit,,go up to the top of this forum and look at the sticky for the 1/2a LST trianer....there are other kits for smaller model trainers but not a lot of them..this is just the type of experience that will make you quit the hobby.....Rog

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RE: .049 gas engine needed for the Guillows F4U-4 Corsa... - 5/4/2008 5:21:11 PM   
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Hello George
nop I have never built a plane as of yet LOL on the plane it has a wing span of 30 3/4 I would like to fly it RC on the Box it has that it would take a .049 engine I am thinking maybe the wasp.061 would work or Just about any .061 gas engine might but I am green at this so I really dont know
I Just didnt know were to turn for info or help
thanks for your time and any info you may share
John


John,

You are tackleing many obstacles at once...learning to build, learning to cover, learning to operate a model engine, and learning to fly. The airplane you have is a very hard project for a first effort. Things must be aligned perfectly.

If at all possible, get some local modelers to help. Some people go to all the expense and effort needed to build a complicated model like that only to crash and destroy it on the first flight...then give up. You have an interest, so take it slow (with help) and make it worthwhile.

That kind of plane is harder to fly than a high wing trainer. It would be nice to get a high wing trainer that is easy to fly and easy to repair. Sometimes you can find such a plane at a local RC club.

I do not have a Wasp .061 but I hear good things about them. There again, it is much easier to learn with help.

If you can't find help, we can talk you through much of it. Look through the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) and see if there is a local club in your area where you might get help. Most live modelers are just as willing to help as online modelers.

AMA = http://www.modelaircraft.org/

George

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RE: .049 gas engine needed for the Guillows F4U-4 Corsa... - 5/4/2008 6:09:37 PM   
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Status: online 		John,
If you absolutely want a Corsair to fly R/C, consider 2 other options:
The GWS foam plane, covered with low temp film,
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXHCP3&P=7
or better yet, an ACE Simple Series Corsair:
http://www.acehobby.com/ace/ACE4242.htm
I have been building and flying R/C for 35 years, and converting (and flying!) the Guillows
Corsair kit would be a challenge, & I have almost 90 R/C planes under my belt.
Dave
Other options,
Herr Cloud Ranger
Sig Rascal
Sig Hummer
ACE Whizard or better yet, the Grasshopper


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RE: .049 gas engine needed for the Guillows F4U-4 Cors... - 5/4/2008 6:27:35 PM   
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Status: offline 		Have Have Baught 2 other planes 1 is a Guillows Grumman F6F airplane flying model kit it is 41.91 CM 16 1/2 wing span Balsa wood and tissue construction kit I wanted to learn Building it first before I go onto the F4U-4 and the otehr plane is a F4U Corsair RTF 4ch R/C ready to fly I thought this way I could learn how to fly and learn all I could before I go and Fly the F4U-4 on the small F6F Grumman I need to find the electric parts witch I am having trouble locating as well I have done a lot of research on the 3 plans that I do have I have located a photo of the wooden frame lay out for the F6F witch will help me a lot on Building 1 the parts for the F6F Grumman I am trying to locat the two cell 250 mah lithium polymer Battery and the motor witch is a brushless disk the receeiver they say works great at 6 grams it is an Alpex unit and I am also trying to locate the Servos are at 1.75 gram Falcon unit I think before I start Building the F4U-4 I would like to locate a photo of the wooden frame layout witch would Help me 100%
John

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RE: .049 gas engine needed for the Guillows F4U-4 Corsa... - 5/4/2008 6:52:58 PM   
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<snip> .....& I have almost 90 R/C planes under my belt.



Hmmm... It must be pretty crowded under there!

John

In all seriousness, Dave, George and Rog have given you sound advice. Guillows are tough first builds and, unfortunately, one of the more difficult brands to learn to fly. Of the planes listed, I think the HERR Cloud Ranger is one of the best choices with the ACE Simple Series following. HERR produces excellent kits and all are quite flyable.

Probably when many of us got into the hobby, we envisioned ourselves flying something that was slick, quick and flashy - I certainly did. My first choice was a T-tailed Rivets. Thanks to some persuasion and good advice from a seasoned flyer, what I ended up with was a scratch built beater that was ugly as sin, tough a nails and just what I needed.


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RE: .049 gas engine needed for the Guillows F4U-4 Corsa... - 5/4/2008 7:22:36 PM   
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Status: offline 		thanks for all the great info guys I might Just sell all that I have I will have to see once
if I do keep any of it I will post some photos of my work as I Build the plane again thanks for all the input

John

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