mrrandyman

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Ctflyboy did you get your Corsair in the air yet?

ctflyboy

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No, I did not and by the looks of things now it won't be till the spring of 2012

wingman_63

Thanks Randyman - the saito 450 cetainly seems to have a good rep for reliability and performance.  If I can't find a proven solution with 7 or 9 cylinders, I think the 450 will definately be the one to go for with quoted power of over 40lb of static thrust . . . . that should be enough or I'll be in all sorts of trouble anyway!!!

mrrandyman

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Your welcome. I didn't realize you were looking for a 7 cyl. motor. That would be an issue for sure I think. They are just to large and big bucks as well.
Short of you building your own engine I don't think there is anything out there in a 7 or 9 cyl. engine that would be approprate for ths plane. Having said that I'm not sure but I think someone in this thread or another Corsair thread bought a 7 cyl that he was going to put in his so I would do a search on a couple of the other threads. If I come by it I'll post it here for you.
If this is your first Corsair I'd lean to a smaller radial fornowso you can at least get the hang of it and well you won't have to worry about 5 grand hanging out the front if takes a dirt nap.
If you can afford it though. go for it.
Just me two cents.

Randy

duber3

I don't know if this one can be a choice for you, Horizon have a new line of radial engine
this one [link=http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EVOE777#quickSpecs]7 Cyl 77cc 4 Stroke Glow Radial Engine[/link]
is a 77cc 7 cylinders engine, they didn't mention about the static thrust but it can swing a 22x12 to 24x10, 2 blades
and the price is cheaper than the saito 450

wingman_63

Thanks Guys

Randyman, you're comments make perfect sense.  I'll have to see if sense can prevail!!   . . . It should.  and no,  I don't have huge funds I'll be selling some of my other planes to help finance this build over time.  I'll check out some other threads as you suggest - if you come by it  thats cool, thanks again.

duber3, thanks for that - they are the new UMS (Indian manufacturer recently, of Seidel engines) engines being sold under the Evolution name.

Dave

Buckmeister

my 2-cents worth!
Radial Glow (Evolution)sounds like a real mess to me.

nh4clo4

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Ijust picked up a kit and the retracts, Keep your progress posted, Iwill be starting late winter after I finish other projects.
ED

P47flyer

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Video of test flight after rebuild w/ Saito 450 Radial.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2Gm_yxdrUA

P47 Flyer

mrrandyman

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Awesome. It sure sounds and flies great with that radial.

P47flyer

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Flies well considering 36 lbs dry & rebuilding after breaking wing in two at the main gear.

P47flyer

mrrandyman

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How did it break at the main gear if I may ask?

P47flyer

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Pure pilot error.
Let it get too slow landing, typical Corsair tail drop & too much power/torque too fast & rolled over at 4' altitude.


P47flyer

ctflyboy

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ALERT NEW BROTHER ALERT

LET'S ALL WELCOME Robert (Rob 590) TO THE BROTHERHOOD your number 74

The BROTHERHOOD NO DUES, NO RULES, NO MEETINGS, NO HASSLES,
JUST A BUNCH OF THE FINEST FELLOWS YOU MAY EVER RUN ACROSS

W E L C O M E
A B O A R D
George
CORSAIR Brotherhood # 1

ctflyboy

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Nick Frisconick 44
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mrrandyman 61
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wingman_63

Buckmeister - I take your point about glow + radial = mess . . . but they do look and sound the absolute business!

Sam - I have a parcel cleared customs (they only wanted £30/$45ish duty before they would deliver, thes*ds). Looking forward to a delivery tomorrow, gotta be a tailwheel assy. I'll PM you soon as its here - thanks very much!!

Dave

mrrandyman

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Here is a radial for your plane.
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...al_Engine.html

wingman_63

Randyman, Thanks for this - I believe the currently available version of the Seidel engine is the UMS 7-77. I have been looking ata Seidel 7-70 or a UMS7-77, hoping either wouldbe a good choice and I thank you for your post! I think this is the way to go - now to check out price and availability - oh, and sorting out some funding!!

DaddySam, Tailwheel assy delivered this morning - THANKYOU, it is superb!

Oh well, onwards and upwards (with a controlled downwards of course!)

Dave

mrrandyman

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Your welcome but if you do decide on HobbyKing DON'T buy it if it is on back-order. You could be waiting a year and out a thousand dollars.
Ask how I know.

wingman_63

Randyman - thanks for the heads' up on that!!

. . . . and - can I ask how you know?

Dave

acerc

Hello to all. It has been about a year since working on mine. I put it aside till Down and Locked had gear for it. Last I spoke with them still not ready. I really hate air(it's a personnal thing). Does anyone know of anywhere else I can get something similar.
It's ready for covering and I'm getting the itch to finish it.
Thank's

Fili

Welp, the referb begins... Do we have a listing of squadron pics and color schemes on this site anywhere? I'm going to really do up the colors this winter.

Fili

After experiencing flutter during my last flight with her in June, I had to do some major surgery to (re)secure the horizontal stab to the fuse. Not really sure what happened, but I hope it doesn't happen again. so anyhoo, stab secured, now its time for the resurrection. Got lots to do. Going to repaint and detail, she's a great flier, and I'm lucky to still have her.

rt3232

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Hay Fili

If you have not covered the horizontal as yet, I woukd suggest putting 2, 1/8 dowels thru the center section, and one not on the center line

Cheers Bob T

smkrcflyer

Is there a design problem with the horizontal stab?