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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-25-2013, 12:50 PM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,930,173
Posted By dabevan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

I transport mine on a rig made to fit on my roof rack.

Regards

David Bevan
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-14-2013, 01:54 PM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,930,173
Posted By dabevan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

Here's my build pics BTW.

https://picasaweb.google.com/100824562284469491851/Corsair?authuser=0&feat=directlink

Cheers

Dave
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-14-2013, 01:46 PM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,930,173
Posted By dabevan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

Hi,

Flew my Topflite Giant Corsair today, flew nicely, but was a little underpowered - seemed to struggle even in climbing turns.

I've got a G62 with an Xoar 22x8 - is this the best prop...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-13-2010, 03:43 PM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,930,173
Posted By dabevan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

Er, well I bought the kit when my son was born as I didn't want to be bored while on paternity leave. ...my wife told me I wouldnt have time to spend building plans with a baby around!

My son is...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-12-2010, 03:50 PM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,930,173
Posted By dabevan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

Hi,

I'm just finishing off my TF GS Corsair and wondered where most people are setting their c of g?

...anything I should watch out for on the test flight?

Build photos are here ==>...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-13-2009, 04:31 PM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,930,173
Posted By dabevan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

I'm ready to cover my corsair, but am getting a little concerned about the weight. The wing in particular seems to weigh a ton!

...I reckon i'm going to be looking at 29lbs auw, is this too...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-11-2009, 05:02 PM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,930,173
Posted By dabevan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

Hi,

Been building my Corsair on and off for just over a year now (paused to have baby, then paused again to move house), but now back in the swing of things and hope to have it in the air by the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-25-2007, 04:20 AM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,930,173
Posted By dabevan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

I know most people seem to be putting G62s on thier Corsairs, but has anyone put a ZDZ80 - similar weight to G62, but loads more power.

...or is it too much power?

David Bevan
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-24-2007, 04:12 AM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,930,173
Posted By dabevan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

Don't forget to include side thrust. i.e. the crankshaft will be dead center at the front of the cowl, but offset by the time it attaches to the bulk head.

David Bevan
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-22-2007, 04:13 PM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,930,173
Posted By dabevan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

Been building my Corsair for a month or two now, its going together really quickly (apart from a few weeks pause for birth of my son - its hard to build after only 2 hours sleep!).

Just had a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-17-2007, 04:40 PM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,930,173
Posted By dabevan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

TF GS Corsair arrived in the post today!

First impressions are that this is a very well manufactured kit, the parts I have popped out already seem to just slot together really nicely! - I hope...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-10-2007, 03:25 PM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,930,173
Posted By dabevan

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

Ive got the TF GS P51 which weighs about 22lbs. Im considering getting the TF GS Corsair, but am a little concerned about the weight of the Corsair, the ones ive read about seem to be comming out at...
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