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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-01-2012, 07:47 AM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,931,093
Posted By booker-RCU

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

Sam - I also express sadness over the loss of your Corsair. I was hoping to see it at the Goldendale warbird event.
I believe I purchased a tail wheel setup from you earlier. I feel like a vulture...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-28-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,931,093
Posted By booker-RCU

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

Good job Sam. Are the mains electric and if so how did you convert them?

Galen
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-28-2012, 04:30 PM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,931,093
Posted By booker-RCU

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

I have a tail wheel from Daddy Sam and I used an electric retract unit from Wingspanretracts.com to raise and lower the tail wheel. Works smooth and solid.

Galen
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-30-2011, 03:24 PM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,931,093
Posted By booker-RCU

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

I'm the one that bought the tailwheel. They're excellent!!!
Galen
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-08-2011, 12:36 AM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,931,093
Posted By booker-RCU

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

This is my nosen P-51 tail wheel and door setup. You can see the plywood plank hinged on one end and the other end attached to the doors by ball link control rods. The doors are held open by a spring...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-26-2010, 07:14 PM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,931,093
Posted By booker-RCU

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

Bob - No I'm not there yet but have been studying the plans, reading, ect. and it seems doable but I'm sure from what you and others have experienced I'll benefit from the headsup.

Thanks
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-26-2010, 06:09 PM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,931,093
Posted By booker-RCU

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

OK - $30.00 plus shipping it is. Let me know when they're ready. No rush.

Galen
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-26-2010, 04:28 PM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,931,093
Posted By booker-RCU

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair


mrrandyman

I could probably make them for a 5'' wheel but 5-1/2'' might be pushing it. The door on the mold measures approx. 6-3/4'' wide by 5-3/4'' long. Let me know. I'm not sure what...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-26-2010, 03:30 PM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,931,093
Posted By booker-RCU

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

Randy - Those doors look great. You offered to pull some off for others that wanted some. I would definitly want a set but could you make them larger for a 5 - to 51/2 " wheel?
Thanks,

Galen
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-24-2010, 11:41 AM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,931,093
Posted By booker-RCU

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

Those doors look great! I was wondering what size wheels they would accommodate?

I wish all a great Christmas and a happy holiday. It's great to be part of this excellent Brotherhood.

Back...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-15-2010, 11:23 PM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,931,093
Posted By booker-RCU

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

Thanks guys for the great info. As I read thru the index about engines it appears the G62 is the favorite. After doing some research however I think the GT80 Twin is the one for me. I just need to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-14-2010, 01:23 PM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,931,093
Posted By booker-RCU

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

Thanks all - I purchased the cowl from Fibreglass Specialities. Excellent workmanship.
Does anyone have any experience or thoughts on using the OS GT 55 for an engine?

Thanks
Booker
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-07-2010, 07:58 AM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,931,093
Posted By booker-RCU

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

After years of egg shaped lighting holes I just picked up a set of forstner bits and am amazed at how simple it realy is.
Another question: Has anyone used or have thought about using the OS GT55...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-06-2010, 09:59 AM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,931,093
Posted By booker-RCU

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

Excellent - Thanks guys

Booker
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-05-2010, 08:44 PM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,931,093
Posted By booker-RCU

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

Could some of you tell me what tool or tools you use in making lightning holes?
In the past I've scribed circles then ground out with a small grinder. Not to proffessional looking. From the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-02-2010, 11:15 AM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,931,093
Posted By booker-RCU

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

Thanks for letting me be part of the Brotherhood.
Galen
CORSAIR Brotherhood # 66
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-01-2010, 09:46 PM
Replies: 10,693
Views: 1,931,093
Posted By booker-RCU

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

Greetings Folks - I've been lurking, watching, reading, compairing, following this thread for quite some time and as a result I have a GTF Corsair box open, sitting on my work bench. I'm a slow...
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