Cowl for Kyosho Corsair
12-16-2004, 08:19 AM
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Cowl for Kyosho Corsair
Hi Folks,
I am in need of a cowl that would fit a Kyosho Corsair. I made a similar post back in June and to date I have been unsuccessful in finding one as I have concentrated on other projects.
Basically, I am looking for either a corsair cowl of the same size or any other type cowl that would fit and look somewhat near correct although it does not need to be scale. It measures approx. 6 7/8" ID at the rear, tapers to 6" ID at the nose and has a length of about 5 1/4". The opening at the nose is 4 1/2" in dia. I am wondering if the GP kit cowl might fit - anyone have dimensions on this one? The T/F 60 cowl is close but a bit larger than I would like. I would even consider buying a crashed plane from someone for parts as long as it still has a good cowl attached. Any help on this is appreciated.
Steve
I am in need of a cowl that would fit a Kyosho Corsair. I made a similar post back in June and to date I have been unsuccessful in finding one as I have concentrated on other projects.
Basically, I am looking for either a corsair cowl of the same size or any other type cowl that would fit and look somewhat near correct although it does not need to be scale. It measures approx. 6 7/8" ID at the rear, tapers to 6" ID at the nose and has a length of about 5 1/4". The opening at the nose is 4 1/2" in dia. I am wondering if the GP kit cowl might fit - anyone have dimensions on this one? The T/F 60 cowl is close but a bit larger than I would like. I would even consider buying a crashed plane from someone for parts as long as it still has a good cowl attached. Any help on this is appreciated.
Steve
12-16-2004, 11:16 AM
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RE: Cowl for Kyosho Corsair
Alkaline,
Tower can no longer get them. I had one on back order and they cancelled it. At this point, I would pay the $40 if it were only available.[&o]
Steve
Tower can no longer get them. I had one on back order and they cancelled it. At this point, I would pay the $40 if it were only available.[&o]
Steve
12-16-2004, 04:39 PM
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RE: Cowl for Kyosho Corsair
I obtained some spare parts for my Kyosho Agwagon, that weren't available in the U.S., from http://www.alansmodels.com/main/index.shtml. You might E-Mail him and see if he can help you out. Good luck!
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RE: Cowl for Kyosho Corsair
speaking of kysho, anyone notice the price on the corsair dropping steadily @ tower?
it was 299, then 279 last week, and now 249!
If it gets to 229 I'll pick one up [8D]
it was 299, then 279 last week, and now 249!
If it gets to 229 I'll pick one up [8D]
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RE: Cowl for Kyosho Corsair
Thanks for the info - I will try alans models. If the price drops any more I'll just buy a whole new plane for parts. I have some inquiries going with Stan's, Fiberglass Specialties and GP. If the GP kit or ARF cowls fit, I'll go with one of those. Tower still has some of the cowls left over from their (GP) old ARF Corsair. I will let you all know what I come up with so you can get a replacement for your own if needed.
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12-23-2004, 10:29 PM
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RE: Cowl for Kyosho Corsair
I would try making one. A round cowl is easy to make and a top flight P-47 dummy radial fits better and looks better than Koysho's, but you should be able to repair the Koysho cowl. You can laminate some relatively thin balsa from the inside to give the cowl some stiffness and restore the roundness, then refinish the skin with some microbaloons and epoxy. Take your time with it and you'll be amazed on how good it looks.
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RE: Cowl for Kyosho Corsair
Hello, If anyone has a good, uncut original I will make a mold of it so the cowl can be available again. If so please send an email to me at [email protected]. Thanks.
Craig Schmidt
Fiberglass Specialties
www.fiberglassspecialtiesinc.com
479-359-2429
Craig Schmidt
Fiberglass Specialties
www.fiberglassspecialtiesinc.com
479-359-2429
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RE: Cowl for Kyosho Corsair
Hi Craig,
I contacted your company regarding this cowl outside of RCU and I appreciated your extensive effort to find a fit for me. Now I see your reply to my post here and I am quite grateful that you would consider doing this. I am not in a great hurry to build the plane as I have others in the queue, however, I am very interested to see if you get any positive replies to your offer. As time goes by, I may very well purchase another Corsair for myself and at that point I will send you the cowl for your mold. Thanks.
Regards,
Steve
I contacted your company regarding this cowl outside of RCU and I appreciated your extensive effort to find a fit for me. Now I see your reply to my post here and I am quite grateful that you would consider doing this. I am not in a great hurry to build the plane as I have others in the queue, however, I am very interested to see if you get any positive replies to your offer. As time goes by, I may very well purchase another Corsair for myself and at that point I will send you the cowl for your mold. Thanks.
Regards,
Steve
