New Giant Top Flite F6F Hellcat coming soon?
03-14-2020, 07:58 PM
#426
I had problem with the elevator pushrods on mine. The last little bit of the installed guide tubes did not line up with the horn location and the friction was way too much. I had to cut a slot behind the factory location and release the end of the guide tube. Suggest you check that while it is convenient.
Chuck
Chuck
Thank you for your reply and info.
Good idea to check the guide tubes for smooth operation and alignment. I'll do a rough fit to see how things line up.
Agreed, now's the time to make the adjustments.
Thanks again.
Best regards
Randy
03-15-2020, 03:41 AM
#427
I had an issue with the panel bolts coming loose after a flight or two . I thought I hadn't tightened them enough , so I tightened a little more the next time , bad idea , I had a few of the threads strip out in the joiner for the panels . I retapped to next size up and also notched the joiner blade to match the bolt location . The bolt now has to back out a long way before it would disengage the notch . So far they are holding . Just don't turn your gorilla strength loose on the bolts when tightening.
03-15-2020, 04:10 AM
#429
There is a thread on the Top Flite Corsair ARF that addresses this issue with clarity. I followed the instructions and the repair worked well. I used threaded brass inserts that I JB welded into the wing and the appropriate sized socket head bolts for the new retainers. No problems since.
03-15-2020, 08:06 PM
#432
03-15-2020, 10:11 PM
#433
It’s post #673, I included the Mc Master Carr page info from the inserts I used on my Corsair.
Before anyone goes drilling into the wing please check and understand the construction of the wing. This insert fix works very well in the Corsair but I have not done it on the Hellcat.
Before anyone goes drilling into the wing please check and understand the construction of the wing. This insert fix works very well in the Corsair but I have not done it on the Hellcat.
Last edited by Chris Nicastro; 03-15-2020 at 10:14 PM.
03-16-2020, 06:40 AM
#434
It’s post #673, I included the Mc Master Carr page info from the inserts I used on my Corsair.
Before anyone goes drilling into the wing please check and understand the construction of the wing. This insert fix works very well in the Corsair but I have not done it on the Hellcat.
Before anyone goes drilling into the wing please check and understand the construction of the wing. This insert fix works very well in the Corsair but I have not done it on the Hellcat.
Thanks for the post info.
Agreed, just looking at options for now.
Before any mods I'll follow it through a few times to make sure it's a successful mod.
Best regards
Randy
03-27-2020, 09:31 AM
#435
Almost done with mine. I thought it might be a good idea to get an extra canopy and wingtip lenses just in case I suffer some hanger rash. Both of these items are already discontinued! Perhaps a Ziroli canopy might fit if I really need one some day. I am disappointed, as you know the covering was never available (except for the dark blue and that does not even match well). I will post some pics of mine when I am done. I did a lot of mods to it.
03-27-2020, 11:46 AM
#437
Almost done with mine. I thought it might be a good idea to get an extra canopy and wingtip lenses just in case I suffer some hanger rash. Both of these items are already discontinued! Perhaps a Ziroli canopy might fit if I really need one some day. I am disappointed, as you know the covering was never available (except for the dark blue and that does not even match well). I will post some pics of mine when I am done. I did a lot of mods to it.
03-27-2020, 03:36 PM
#438
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You would all be better off with the Don Smith canopy since it is the same size as the TF airplane. The Ziroli Hellcat is a much bigger airplane.
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03-27-2020, 07:31 PM
#440
I had problem with the elevator pushrods on mine. The last little bit of the installed guide tubes did not line up with the horn location and the friction was way too much. I had to cut a slot behind the factory location and release the end of the guide tube. Suggest you check that while it is convenient.
Chuck
Chuck
My RTC Hellcat has the same pushrod binding issue for both elevators and the rudder. Did you cut a slot behind where the pushrod tub exits the fuselage?
Thanks,
John
03-28-2020, 12:27 PM
#445
I had a similar problem with my TF Giant P-47. I was able to uncover the auxiliary holes and use them. The servos placement came out a little different, but certainly usable.
Left side, elevator only
Right side, elevator upper and aft of the rudder pushrod exit. This allowed for much better function of the stock pushrods without significant binding.
Left side, elevator only
Right side, elevator upper and aft of the rudder pushrod exit. This allowed for much better function of the stock pushrods without significant binding.
03-28-2020, 12:38 PM
#446
This photo shows what servos I had to move around to get this configuration to work. The left column bank of servos from top to bottom will be left elev, right elevator, AS3000 stabilizer, throttle, and choke. The right column bank of servos has an AMA name address and phone number plate where that paper is covering it, the tail wheel steering servo, and the rudder servo on the bottom. Not stock arrangement, but clean and works fine.
GOOD LUCK!
03-28-2020, 03:01 PM
#448
The controls in the Hellcat I purchased used seem to move without binding. I'm glad of that. It is all ready to go. Didn't get to fly it before the "lock down," so don't know when it will be. I installed an Xoar 21-10 three blade prop. I think it looks better, but I'll put the 22-10 two blade back on before the test flight. I opened up the upper cowl flaps. Additional air flow can't hurt.
