rt3232

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Or you could make one from copper clad G-10 mtl using Smugater,s , ska Sam dwg's and instructions or PM him and see if he may have one to sell he made a couple of batches they are about 1/2 the weight of all I have seen I have the cad dwg's but can't fig out how to post but if intersted I will try to figure it out, as I don't have the greatest computer skills

Cheers Bob T

GaryM

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Bob, I was not refering to the tailgear itself, I was referring to all of the plywood and hardwood MOUNT the plans call for that the unit bolts to. To me it seems like a lot of weight could be save by going with a simple former instead of what the plans call for.

DaddySam

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I would agree with Gary on this. A simple former mount, even using the Robart assembly, would save several precious ounces of weight in the tail, which should work out to 3/4 lb up front.

Sam

rt3232

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Gary & Sam

I am with you, and was only offering another option for the 1/5 or 1/6 size a 100'' size is way to big for my shop, but would like to see one in my naighborhood.

Cheers Bob T

DaddySam

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FWIW, I think I might have one or two non-tailhook units left. If anybody is interested they can PM me.
Sam

ctflyboy

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Hey Wulf,

I see you in here lurking,

Does it look good for a maiden this year????????/

Myself I'm going to try for it late this summer,


GEORGE
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DaddySam

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Hey you guys, Please take some video when you maiden (and after!). If I get the nerve up to fly mine I'll do the same (providing I can get a decent video recorder).
Sam

RadekM

Thanks a lot Airboss45!

Hopefully I will make some new pics soon - waiting for spring. There is still cold here and I can not wait to fly again

Radek

CORSAIR Brotherhood # 53

RadekM

Hi Shannon,

I just confirm what all other guys already mentioned - GO FORCORSAIR!
The kit is really great prepared and if you will follow the instructions it is easy.
Believe me, it was my first kit too! even I built several planes till this Corsair only ARFs too.
When building the Corsair I went through all this great forum full of opinions, experiences and
pics of other guys of Brotherhood .

Good luck and enjoy building!!!

Radek

CORSAIR Brotherhood # 53

wynthorpe

Hello Gents,

New builder checking in!This will be my first proper build also, been flying for a little over a year and will be looking to build this beauty for our clubs summer rallye 2011. Will be wanting working gear doors and sliding canopy and also a full lighting compliment if possible.

Im so excited to get started but the good weather has begun here in the UK at the moment so ive been out flying a lot (and working and walking the dogs with the wife)

Will post pics and ask lots of questions im sure.

Thanks

Simon

RadekM

Hi Simon,

welcome aboard!

Enjoy building and ask what you need. And take your time while building, then you will have great warbird!
I really envy your wheather . Hopefully it will come here soon too!

Radek

CORSAIRBrotherhood # 53

wynthorpe

Hi Radek,

Thanks for the welcome Im sure the weather will turn sour again! Its still early in spring for it to be nice every day, temperatures are only reaching around 9celcius but skies have been clear and not much wind at all for the past 4 days and its set for the rest of this week.

Build wise i'll be taking it very slowly and enjoying the whole experience, ive been mostly an ARTFbuilder apart from one model (Mick Reeves Gangster Lite) and cant wait to get stuck in to her.

Thanks again

Simon

rt3232

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Hi Simon

Welcome to the thread, slow is good. ask all the questions you want as there are some great builders hear, and they pop in and out

Well our snow should be gone in a week and then it will have to dry put a bit just to walk on the field so with luck mabe first part of April will get to fly the heavy birds.

Cheers Bob T

ctflyboy

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Hi Simon,
WELCOME TO THE THREAD,

Like Bob T said take your time,
Post alot of pics as you go,




GEORGE
CORSAIR Brotherhood # 1

ctflyboy

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WELL


EVERYONE MUST BE REALLY REALLY BUSY ON THEIR PROJECTS, AND TOO TIRED TO GET INTO THE THREAD




GEORGE
CORSAIR Brotherhood # 1

wynthorpe

Ive been to busy flying this week! The weather here has been just beautiful so to nice to stay in and build

acerc

Well its been about a month now and all goes well. Wings framed with tip mods and gear recessed for clearance. The fuselage framed-top half. Now I have question.To make the incedence mods for the wings do i add all of the + to the front or split between the front and rear or all at the rear. I cant find a sideview good enough to measure off of. Any advice would be helpfull.

spitfire66

Hello everyone! I have been gathering miscellaneous stuff for my build and finally got a hold of a George Taylor action figure made by dragon. Picked it up on ebay for $37 plus shipping. Very nice. There is another on ebay right now that will expire in a day. If anyone else is interested in finding one of these figures I found a website that may have a few left, but they are $50 plus $10 for shipping which is getting pricey. If anyone is interested the website is militarytour.com. You should call before ordering.

http://www.militarytour.com/DragonFi...can/George.htm

rt3232

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Hi Acer802000
Thats a lone handle

About the incedance thing, what I did was use and incedance meter and use the longeron thats splits the fus as the thrust line, 0 the wing to it , and make the horizantat stab at +2 degs from the wing this has given me a vary good flying bird. If you need more info will try to look up a dwg or to to confirm.

hope this make sence as have been out with my bride for an evening

cheers Bob t
Corsair brotherhood #5

acerc

Thanks rt3232. From what I have found, the wing is 2 degs and the horizontal stabilizer is 1.25 degs. Could be wrong but have already framed for the stab. From all the photos I have seen the wing is in the way of the wing. Cant measure the distance fore and aft of the wing to bottom of belly. Thanks for your input and if you have a nice sideview I would very much appreciate it. If any one else knows-PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CHIME IN.

rt3232

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Acerc

I would suggest checking with Corsairjock jim or F4u5 jef as they are more virsed on this than I am.
I can only tell what I did to get a great flying bird.

Hope this helps

Cheers Bob T

acerc

Thanks Bob T! All help is good help. Started this build because of this thread and those in it like corsairjock and yourself. After seeing what ya'll could dohad to try it. So far I love it. Only problem is after each mod I think that was pretty easy and have to do another. There is a lot Thanks guys


It's a wonderfull life, enjoy!

rt3232

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Acerc

Post some pic's of your build and along with your questions some times it make the ansure a little easer

Cheers Bob T

PS I check in between honny do's and glueing sessions

acerc

[:'(]Can someone tell me how to put a  photo on this blasted thing?

DaddySam

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Acerc, Just hit the reply button and then use the single or multi upload key. Do not use the reply box at the bottom of the page.

Sam