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Forum: Kit Building
02-09-2009, 04:39 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 707,990
Posted By jdunstan

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Corsair 9:

Thanks for the suggestion on the Century Jet 1/7 scale pilot figure. I ordered one and was very disappointed when I received it. It is made of some sort of rigid resin that looks...
Forum: Kit Building
01-28-2009, 01:43 PM
Replies: 3,645
Views: 707,990
Posted By jdunstan

RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

Hi:

Where did you find a suitable pilot figure of the correct size?

Thanks,

Jim
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-30-2008, 11:47 AM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,934,690
Posted By jdunstan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

My Corsair is finally painted, and I have finished the cockpit. Now all I need is appropriate insignia and a pilot. I would appreciate any advice on where to buy appropriate graphics and a pilot. ...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-19-2008, 12:45 PM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,934,690
Posted By jdunstan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

I have the FS TF-20 cowl, and I am ready to bend the cowl flaps. I have tried heating the fiberglass with heat sealing iron and a hot air gun, but neither seems to soften the resin enough to allow...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-19-2007, 04:34 PM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,934,690
Posted By jdunstan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

cimara/rt3232

Thanks for the information. The Zenoah bell mount looks like the best way for me to go. I have some reservations about the isolation mount based on experience with smaller units,...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-17-2007, 07:38 PM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,934,690
Posted By jdunstan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

It seems that the G-62 is by far the engine of choice for this airplane. But I have seen very little discussion of mounting the engine to provide the 2" of stand-off needed to place the thrust...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-27-2007, 01:36 PM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,934,690
Posted By jdunstan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

The 4-1/2", 8-spoke wheels I ordered from Sierra turned out to be Robart products. They are beautiful, and appear to have bronze hubs. The axle diameter is 1/4".
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-19-2007, 12:30 PM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,934,690
Posted By jdunstan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

Re Mort Rosenthal's Corsair with folding wings:

Mort told me his Corsair with folding wings weighs 35 pounds empty, and that the wing folding mechanisms alone weigh 2 pounds (see photo). In...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-19-2007, 11:52 AM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,934,690
Posted By jdunstan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

George:

Thanks. I saw the Lado gear at the IMAA Giant Scale event at Castle AFB last summer. It appears to be very well made, and might be an excellent alternative to air for the mains. I...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-18-2007, 12:45 AM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,934,690
Posted By jdunstan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

Daren:

I share your paranoia about air leaks. But I agree that every connection represents a potential leak. I currently plan to use a single large tank per the plans with an air valve for the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-17-2007, 11:47 AM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,934,690
Posted By jdunstan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

Bob T:

No offense taken. Before I retired I was grumpy for a living. Sometimes I still practice it.

Jim
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-17-2007, 12:27 AM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,934,690
Posted By jdunstan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

I would like to think that this discussion of alternative landing gear for the TF GS Corsair has been healthy for all, and I intend to continue it until Sierra has come back to me with their best...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-16-2007, 04:38 PM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,934,690
Posted By jdunstan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

Thanks for your inputs. I am working with Sierra on a resolution to this problem.

While I appreciate the value of knowing what seems to always work - in this case, positioning the axles in line...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-15-2007, 01:31 PM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,934,690
Posted By jdunstan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

Gibbs #4:

See my reply to Bob re my gear geometry.

Sierra does not provide weight ratings for their gear. Besides, I'm sure the Meister Corsair requires longer struts than the 7-1/4"...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-15-2007, 01:20 PM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,934,690
Posted By jdunstan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

Bob:

It may be time to bite the bullet.

I just made another full-size layout of the gear installation as it would be with Robart 148s mounted per the TF plans and with the Sierra retracts...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-14-2007, 04:56 PM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,934,690
Posted By jdunstan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

Bob T:

Yes. I am building a TF GS Corsair. The gear mounting beams are raised about 3/16" from the "stock" position and tilted down at the aft end about 3 degrees to keep the wheels below the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-14-2007, 01:47 PM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,934,690
Posted By jdunstan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

For those who are considering Sierra Giant Scale gear for their TF Corsair project, but have never seen the gear, I offer the following photos. The struts are 13/16" diameter. I'm sure these...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-14-2007, 12:24 AM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,934,690
Posted By jdunstan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

Daren:

My previous post about the dimensions of the Viking 1/6 scale cockpit kit was in error. The kit is very well made and complete, and will fit just fine once the bottoms of the side and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-12-2007, 03:18 PM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,934,690
Posted By jdunstan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

David

Thanks. I would appreciate seeing the video.

Jim
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
01-12-2007, 03:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,824
Posted By jdunstan

RE: Viking Cockpits

After patient guidance by Mr. Bruce at Viking Cockpits I have come to realize that his cockpit kit is correct for 1/6 scale, and therefore will fit into my 1/5.75 scale Top Flite GS Corsair. My only...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-12-2007, 03:00 PM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,934,690
Posted By jdunstan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

NCIS:

Thanks for the info on Iron Bay. But I have bought a 1/6 scale Corsair cockpit kit from Viking Cockpits (www.vikingcockpits.com). It is very well-made, and includes literally everything...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
01-12-2007, 11:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,824
Posted By jdunstan

RE: Viking Cockpits

The text of your message apparently did not post. Please try again.

Thanks,
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-11-2007, 07:44 PM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,934,690
Posted By jdunstan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

I have been trying for over 2 weeks to contact Iron Bay to follow-up on their e-mail quote for a cockpit/sliding canopy kit. Does anyone know whether they have gone out of business?

I would...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
01-11-2007, 01:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,824
Posted By jdunstan

Viking Cockpits

I recently purchased what Viking Cockpits (www.vikingcockpits.com) markets as a 1/6 scale cockpit for the Corsair, intending to install it in a Top Flite giant scale Corsair, which is actually about...
Forum: Kit Building
01-11-2007, 12:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 707
Posted By jdunstan

Is Iron Bay still in business?

Is Iron Bay still in business? I have been unable to get any response from them for over 2 weeks. I am interested in their cockpit/sliding canopy kit for use in a Top Flite GS Corsair.
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