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RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods - 7/17/2008 1:43:43 AM

Chad Veich

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I don't believe there are any Corsairs flying in the Midwest except when they have the EAA Oshkosh Fly In and Air Show.

Mike George has a flyable F4U-5FN based in Springfield, Illinoise.

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RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods - 7/18/2008 8:05:11 PM

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Thanks guys,

When I got this kit it came with retractable pneumatic landing gear, I wanted to be sure that they would work for this plane. They are Century Jet model retracts. They do rotate 90 deg but I am afraid they are too heavy and bulky. I am almost positive that the ones in the link are the ones I have. http://www.centuryjet.com/webstore/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=81 That is the link. Anyone else have century jet retracts opinions.

Sorry this is not technically following the forum topic but this has been a good place to ask ?'s about this model!

Also if anyone needs an extra set of plans I have several. They are copies, as I work at an Architecture/Engineering firm I can get copies of drawings this big.

Thanks in advance,
Flyin' Bryan

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RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods - 7/19/2008 5:01:10 AM

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Bryan, I believe those CJM retracts are for the 75" span Brian Taylor design which Bob Holman kitted some years back. Substantially larger than what you would need for the smaller TF kit.

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RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods - 7/19/2008 2:19:56 PM

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ORIGINAL: DreamingTree1027
............................ I am almost positive that the ones in the link are the ones I have.
http://www.centuryjet.com/webstore/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=81

.....................Sorry this is not technically following the forum topic but this has been a good place to ask ?'s about this model!

First off, the CenturyJet retracts which are made for the Top Flite 1/8 scale Corsair have 3/8" diameter struts, just like the ones in the link that you provided. This is the normal size for struts in this size Corsair (even the smallest Robart RoboStruts are 3/8" diameter).

Secondly, CenturyJet produces MANY simular size rotating retracts, which are specically designed for suchplanes such as various P-40s, Hellcats, the Kyosho Corsair, Hangar 9 Corsair, as well as the Top Flite Corsair (and Royal Corsair?). Each set is designed for those specific aircraft, with the only differences usually being strut length. In many cases, a set design for one aircraft could be used on another. Actually, I think that Hollman had a 1/8 scale Corsair offering at one time (same scale as Top Flite and Royal), so maybe they ARE the correct size.

So my question is: why are you "almost positive that the ones in the link are the ones" you have? What info do you have to support your theory?

The best thing to do would be to contact CenturyJet. Be sure to have your retracts nearby, with something to take measurements with.

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RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods - 7/19/2008 4:33:08 PM

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Actually after a little more research the retracts are Century Jet model #33325, and they will work for the top flight corsair.

Thanks for your help guys

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RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods - 7/23/2008 3:08:32 PM

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I got started on the stab, and am on my way (only about 99.8% to go

) to a 1/8th scale version of a Corsair. Wooohooo.

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RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods - 8/2/2008 7:11:50 AM

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Hi,

I am about to start making horizontal stab for my model, i been going through this thread from beginning till 16pg, i didn't see anyone mentioning any mods that horizontal stab and elevator might need as compared to stock build. Can anyone of regulars of this thread link me to mod section that covers my concerned area. Thanks in advance.

Sammy
Ps, i will start cutting the parts for now untill i get the answer to my question.

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RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods - 8/2/2008 10:28:38 AM

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There has been very little discussion on the stab and elevator, because their outlines are fairly accurate. About the about the only thing one could do would be give them a more accurate chord, by making it airfoild shaped (rather than flat).

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RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods - 8/2/2008 2:01:47 PM

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Thank you Corsair jock for your response, i will certainly try to make the airfoil in the chord and start building the stab and elevator now.

Sammy

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RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods - 8/2/2008 4:53:07 PM

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Second question for Corsair jock.

Would TF F4U cockpit kit work for my F2G with or w/out mods done to it?
I'm looking on buy one now. Plus would TF P-51 60sz Canopy work on my model or not?

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RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods - 8/2/2008 8:33:01 PM

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Both would work, however: I have no idea how accurate either one is. The Top Flite cockpit kit leaves a lot to be desired, as far as accuaracy and detail, even for an F4U-1A ot D. I'm pretty sure the cockpit arrangements changed by the time Goodyear was making the F2Gs. I do not have any pics or documentaion on the F2G cockpit.
As for the canopy: I'm sure it would fit, but again: I don't know how accurate (or in-accurate) it would be.
Maybe Luke knows?

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RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods - 8/3/2008 4:08:07 AM

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Well this really doesn't answer my question. I know what you mean for the cockpit kit but as for canopy, Luke did said he will send a spare one but for last few days he hasn't returned any of my pms, so i really don't know.

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