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10-07-2023, 08:13 PM
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Posted By spitfire66

That’s funny. I guess to each, their own. I...

That’s funny. I guess to each, their own. I found the Bob violet oil and replacing the o-ring 3-5 years works for me. The biggest issue is Shrader valves on the fill port. I purchased a set of...
10-07-2023, 07:26 AM
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Posted By spitfire66

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

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10-07-2023, 07:07 AM
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Posted By spitfire66

Rbean, it’s sad we are not unique in our...

Rbean, it’s sad we are not unique in our experiences. I really wanted these things to work. I now fly off a concrete runway and with 4 gear doors that made me about tear my hair out and 2 pylons I...
10-06-2023, 10:04 PM
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Posted By spitfire66

I am getting close to finishing my Corsair. My...

I am getting close to finishing my Corsair. My Robart electric retract failed tonight…never even made it to the field to fly. I’ll see what they will do for replacement. I’m not expecting much. The...
10-03-2023, 05:56 AM
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Posted By spitfire66

That looks amazing. Are the panels something you...

That looks amazing. Are the panels something you 3d printed or something available for purchase? The magnet idea is brilliant! Nice job painting as well.
06-19-2023, 06:44 AM
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Posted By spitfire66

I purchased a 23x10 3 blade from zy hobbies for...

I purchased a 23x10 3 blade from zy hobbies for somewhere around $40 for my dj72cc engine. I’m at 5000+ feet though. An 85cc could most likely do bigger.

bob violet models sells some lubricant...
08-30-2021, 09:45 AM
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Posted By spitfire66

Hello, I am interested in a cowl as well if one...

Hello, I am interested in a cowl as well if one is available. I have 2 new corsairs and the first is about finished​​​​​​. The other will be glassed and painted. Never hurts to have spare parts.
03-05-2021, 03:58 PM
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Posted By spitfire66

Thanks chorner , I did everything like you and...

Thanks chorner , I did everything like you and others said. No problems now and they are operating well. I am still working on the doors. Work and great weather is getting in the way. I’m very happy...
03-01-2021, 06:46 PM
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Posted By spitfire66

Did anyone else modify their springs in the...

Did anyone else modify their springs in the struts? Mine are very stiff and the apex of the wheel is touching the back of the gear door box on retraction. I'm thinking about taking a 1/4" off and...
02-17-2021, 02:51 PM
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Posted By spitfire66

So what is the general consensus on the gear door...

So what is the general consensus on the gear door hinges? Robart or sonic tronics per the manual? The sonic tronics seem wimpy but if they work they work....
02-11-2021, 04:28 PM
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Posted By spitfire66

I think the only way to make the g10 work would...

I think the only way to make the g10 work would be to heat it, which I think would take more heat than the canopy and gear doors you would be mating it to. It most definitely can be done, and my...
02-10-2021, 08:04 PM
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Posted By spitfire66

By the way, Mein Duff your Corsair looks...

By the way, Mein Duff your Corsair looks incredible! I love the birdcage and the early corsairs. I wish you many years of great flying! If you can post a video! I’m sure everyone on here would...
02-10-2021, 07:56 PM
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Posted By spitfire66

I purchased 4oz carbon fiber off of eBay. I could...

I purchased 4oz carbon fiber off of eBay. I could have probably went with 6oz, but this was my first time using carbon fiber and I didn’t know what expect. 6 oz fiberglass is a little more rigid than...
02-07-2021, 10:27 AM
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Posted By spitfire66

The electric retracts were cheap enough, that...

The electric retracts were cheap enough, that when I bought them on sale from horizon it was cheaper to buy and convert them to pneumatic than just buying pneumatic. I’ll see how it goes. I also...
02-05-2021, 02:22 PM
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Posted By spitfire66

Hysol was also added to every area possible. I...

Hysol was also added to every area possible. I was careful not to add much weight, but everything I did was to address known weak areas. Landing gear will be mounted with 10-24 nylon so they shear in...
02-05-2021, 02:20 PM
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Posted By spitfire66

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

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02-05-2021, 02:15 PM
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Posted By spitfire66

I a ...

I a
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02-05-2021, 02:11 PM
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Posted By spitfire66

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07-24-2020, 05:03 PM
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Posted By spitfire66

Those of you who modified the tailwheel spring,...

Those of you who modified the tailwheel spring, did you find a specific one to order or did you use what you had laying around? I need a softer spring for sure.

i have 2 nib corsairs and the...
02-09-2020, 02:27 PM
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Posted By spitfire66

Thanks for posting the video! I am getting ready...

Thanks for posting the video! I am getting ready to start/resume my Corsair build and I look forward to seeing the gear doors finished up with the servos installed.
07-30-2019, 02:55 AM
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Posted By spitfire66

Probably a good idea to hang on to it. Patch and...

Probably a good idea to hang on to it. Patch and paint when/if needed. How did the maiden go?
07-11-2019, 01:59 PM
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Posted By spitfire66

I've been looking at this new UMS 125cc 5...

I've been looking at this new UMS 125cc 5 cylinder radial. It measures a 265mm diameter and rated at 8 horsepower. I see the saito fg90 measures around 250mm. For those of you that have installed...
05-31-2019, 05:31 AM
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Posted By spitfire66

I have 5” Sierra wheels on my p51 and I really...

I have 5” Sierra wheels on my p51 and I really like the robart tires that are installed on the wheels, so that is what I was expecting. (Yes Sierra wheels use robart tires). I really like the powder...
05-30-2019, 04:36 PM
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Posted By spitfire66

I received my Robart wheels that I ordered, which...

I received my Robart wheels that I ordered, which were for the TF Hellcat. I liked the dips in the wheel and opted for those instead of the corsair wheels. It also came with a tailwheel that was...
05-07-2019, 10:01 AM
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Posted By spitfire66

As the flying season approaches I’d like to ask...

As the flying season approaches I’d like to ask that if anyone has an unfortunate accident that they list their Corsair parts for sale in this forum. As parts become extinct it may really help...
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