RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread
 

Here is my "sport scale" mod. I don't know how it would work on the arf though.

Kelly

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread
 

That's looks pretty good. I believe the arf is the same as the kit as far as mounting goes. I might just do alittle more modifying to mine as well. ( But after I get the rest of the thing put together first);).

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread
 

Hi Galen

Got the retracts in today. I will be going in for a little back surgery tomorrow so I will have some time to ponder the problem. I am quite sure I will be able to come up with some sort of mechanical door closure while lying in bed the next couple of days. I have put Chris on alert to come up with a laser cut package if needed < grin >

Dean W.

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread
 

I have been working on mine for about 2 weeks now.

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread
 

Here is what I have done so far

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread
 

Don't feel bad, I haven't got much done on mine either.:D

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread
 

[img][/img][img][/img][img][/img] its not letting me add the photos....grrrr

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread
 

[img][/img][img][/img] oops, now it is....LOL!

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread
 

I did get my pilot in.

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread
 

I just ordered the retractable tail wheel from Earl Aune,(ad in MAN magazine I think) really looks nice in the photos. Should be here in a few days I'll keep you all informed, :D

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread
 

I will be doing a Baa Baa black Sheep scheme with Gregory "Pappy" Boyington[img][/img]

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread
 

That tail wheel looks good!

Tony

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread
 

Wish I had seen it before I ordered the Robart unit. Might be putting the Robart up for sale, I'll have to see what the Earl Aune one looks like, and how it will hold up in the long run. :)

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread
 

Hi Dean, I watched one fly last night and it had elevator flutter and it wasn't going that fast. I checked all the linkage and it has to be the torque rods flexing so beware.

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread
 

Ohhh..not good. Thanks for the heads up Karl. I have heard about that elsewhere as well.

Cheers
D.W.

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread
 

Did it have one elevator servo or two? What kind of servo was installed?

Tony

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread
 

It had two servos

ST126MG High Torque MG Servo

Torque (oz.in.): 126 oz @ 4.8V, 142 oz @ 6.0V
Speed (Sec): 4.8V: .21 sec @ 60 deg6.0V: .17 sec @ 60 deg
Weight (oz): 1.60
Size WxLxH(in): .73 x 1.52 x 1.33"
Application:: 120 size Aircraft

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread
 

I posted this pic on the other thread about this ARF. I figured i might as well post it here also. This is the retractable tailwheel available from Earl Aune.

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread
 

I'll try again

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread
 

Very nice! How does one get one of those? Any contact info? Price? etc.

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread
 

Posted that in the other thread, forgot to post it here [email protected]. He replies to e-mails quickly, and is very helpful. A little expensive but so is everything nowadays. :D

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread
 

I've just ordered one from Tower, and looking for power source for mine. I like to fly warbirds fast and furious.
How much dead weight are you guys adding to the DLE 55 to balance?
Other options are the G62 vs DA 60, depending on the nose weight issue.
Anyone tried going bigger and able to fit in the cowl? This seems a bit smaller than the ESM version.

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread
 

3w 55 and no dead weight

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread
 

DLE55....No additional weight added to mine....all equipment is mounted as far forward as possible.

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread
 

I emailed Robart on electric retracts for Corsair, to find out when they would come off back order, NO REPLY. Does anyone have any info? Tower just moved date again to end of August. Really want to try out these gears.
Thanks, Rick