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I'm Tired of RCScaleBuilders,

For some reason even though I'm registered it won't let me in. Has anyone else had this problem and if so what did you do to get in? I want to check out the 120" Don Smith build thread because that is the Corsair kit I am going to build. It would be nice to have help seeing as how I've always built with an instruction manual and Don doesn't provide one. I only need it to know what not to do before I do it and it's too late. You probably know what I mean. Give me some help here please. Tomcat_104 I don't know what size gear I'll need but I'm going with the BME 106cc engine per Don's recomendation of a 100cc engine. I can get the canopy and cowling from Don.

Thanks fo any replies,

Gibbs

kochj

WInd has been attrocious here in MN... tooo.
I will maid my TF Giant P-51 ARF with 50cc in a couplle of weeks. I had decided to switch engines and go with a scale exhaust. I would love to build one but I just don't have the time right now.... I have 3-giant scale planes ARF's to maiden and enjoy and fly before I build another......
Also, what do you think about going bigger like the prevy post? LIke 100inch?
If you build does it realy matter if you go bigger?

Thank you all for your forsight and information.

rt3232

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No just $$$$$ and time


What field do you fly from???Stop over to richvally rc in Hastings or look us up at richvallyrc.com for a map


Cheers Bob T

cimara

Congratulations Dave

cimara

Gibbs i have had the same problem over there but when i did get on i couldnot find any thing on a Don Smith corsair

Tomcat_104

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Gibbs,

I just went to RCScaleBuilers and had no trouble loging into their site. I don't know............... I've met some nice people over there, I don't think anything is worth giving up on. You'll like the Don Smith models, no matter what size you choose. They were my first choice (the 120" version) but the Meister that I bought was NIB on EBay for way too good of a price for me to pass up. Let us hear from you when you start your Don Smith Corsair.

David
Corsair Brotherhood #3

t_burley

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99% of the time, the log on problems are a user issue, not our site.
I just looked at your profile, and nothing is out of the unusual.

sometimes guys forget their password, or log on name, that happens alot.
also your cookies, your OS, or pop-up blocker security levels will not allow this
sometimes as well.

on the left hand side of the main page is a FAQ section. in their it will let you know
about all these items. read it and try it. if you still cannot get on, PM here on this
site and I will get you dialed in.

now, back to the Corsair

cimara

That helps alot I just upgraded my pop up blocker i ll check that out and try again

SMUGator

It's worth figuring out. There are some great build threads over there. If they could develop a decent search feature, the site would be world-class.

Tom

Dave_ORCC

Hello, again fellow Corsair lovers.

Thanks for the compliments. As I said in my last post, I've learned a lot from this thread which I think really helped me to accomplish this. As you all know, it's a big project and without the smart folks here, I would still be building. Or possibly still crying over an unsucessful maiden. BTW, there are a lot of great looking Corsairs being built and I look forward to hearing about everyone's maiden.

A friend took a bunch of pics yesterday. He's uploaded them here.... http://picasaweb.google.com/tom.hastie/CorsairMaiden The only unfortunate thing is that given the time of day, most of the pics are back-lit. Ah, well, I'm sure I will take more pics of this bird in the air and if you folks will permit, I'll post the good ones here.

I guess I left our a few details....... The final AUW is around 27lbs. I'm honestly shocked as I didn't really do anything special to keep it light. I don't have a ton of faith in my scales so I plan to confirm this weight in the near future. I ended up putting a spacer behind the engine which puts the thrust washer about 1" further ahead than shown on the plans. I didn't want to have to add too much dead nose weight. I'm sure that putting the engine 1" more foreward is responsible for the fact that I only needed 11oz's to ballance. I know, I know, it certainly isn't "scale" and at the risk of offending the scale guys here..... I don't care!! From the beginning, the plan was to build a plane that looks like a Corsair and that flies well. A plane that I won't be afraid of flying as often as I feel like. I have no intention of keeping this plane in the "hanger" too much. Someone a while back mentioned that these planes were quite often a little "rough" around the edges. I couldn't agree more. I had my friend who did the paint really have some fun and "weather" it as much as he felt was right. I think the result is quite realistic. He even painted on some battle damage!! The other benefit of all the weathering is that I'm not paranoid about hanger-rash. A little bump here, a little bump there just adds to the look!

The CG is close to 5 and 3/8" back from the leading edge at the fuse. That's with the gear down. Gear up, the CG shifts back a bit. Didn't really measure it, to be honest. Didn't feel like it moved back that much and I'm used to flying 3D aerobats with a more aft CG. In the air it didn't feel very pitchy at all. Honestly, in the air it felt much like a typical sport plane.

I flew the whole flight on "high" rates. At least, the high rates specified in the manual. Honestly didn't think to try low rates. Roll, pitch and yaw all felt pretty natural. Also given that I came pretty close to hitting the center-lline on landing with a decent cross-wind gives me the impression that the rudder is pretty effective.

Keep in mind, all these comments are based on one flight. I might alter my opinion a bit as I get more stick-time. Let it be known now, that I reserve the right to change my mind

Just got an e-mail with a few more pics. I'll post them here. Sorry about the grin on the last shot. Safe to say, I was a little bit happy at the time.

I guess that's about it for now.
Cheers,
Dave

cimara

Dave did i see some simulated bullet holes that looks fantastic never would have thought of that

kochj

I finally got wise and just signed up for a RC flying club
http://www.tcrconline.com/events.htm
I have not got a chance to fly there yet, 45mph gails and rain.... Yeah ha!!
I will look you site up..
Justin

timothy thompson

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im still at the prime add putty dry and wet sand so no pics till it lools good. at this stge its alot of work but will be woth it. flew my spit today!

vasek

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can anyone tell me what paint scheme is the Corsair cochj posted?i like the yellow stripes

any info is good,
thanks, V.

NCIS

It works again,

I got help from an administrator on RCSCALEBUILDER.COM and he helped me with my problem. Now I can get on everytime.

Gibbs

cimara

Well i decided to copy Luke over on the Royal corsair thread and Gibbs Over on 1/8 scale tf thread for the Fabric sections on the corsair wings heres some Pics still got alot of sanding to do

rt3232

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Hi Cimara

you are doing great, it looks like things are coming together


Cheers Bob T

Corsair Brotherhood #5

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cimara,

It's a lot of sanding but when your done your going to really be happy you didn't just leave it smooth. It looks good.

Barry

cimara

Thanks Bob and Barry.I didnt know how hard light spackel got after it curred [:@] next time Ill shape it before it cures oh well lesson learned that i wont soon forget

cimara

Question for any one I have started adding lights to my corsair ( after though ) all the lights are easy to do except the landing Light (AKA approache light) .how can i get the landing light in the leading edge with out weakning the leading edge and opening the wing back up ?I would like it to look half way scale but that would take out a lot of wood .If the wing wasnt cover it wouldnt be a problem.

cimara

cool the font size thing worked

devens

what are you guys using for an engine mount on a G62?

rt3232

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Hi Devens

I used a piece of 3/8 a/c ply in the fuss box and pined with 1/8 dowel 1 or 2 places each side, then used soft mounts per plan but subbed kit ply for a/c ply, you can lookat page 3 post 54 = or - a coupla to see the bask side and stuff hears a pic of it as it is now

Cheers Bob T

Corsair Brotherhood #5

rt3232

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Will try again for the pic

rt3232

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One more time