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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-29-2023, 08:01 AM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,933,887
Posted By phakur

retracts, cowl and canopy

I have a set of Robart electric retracts, main and tail wheel that were mounted but never used for sale. I also have as part of the deal a fiberglass cowl and the original canopy from the kit, never...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-20-2017, 11:30 AM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,933,887
Posted By phakur

Hey John (or anyone else)--What did you use to...

Hey John (or anyone else)--What did you use to mount the retracts---wood screws or through bolts with a lock nut?

My wing is still open in that area so I can go either way and am therefore...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-17-2017, 11:33 AM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,933,887
Posted By phakur

Retract question--right or left

Using Robart electrics--

If someone can advise which way should the retracts rotate (or which way should the oleos point) so I can figure right from left-

I kinda found a picture in the thread...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-29-2017, 08:24 AM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,933,887
Posted By phakur

Hi John- Thankls for the response-- I...

Hi John-

Thankls for the response--

I thought a 2s LIPO would do the trick. What size LIPO did you use?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-29-2017, 07:59 AM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,933,887
Posted By phakur

Use of Robart Electric Retracts-Separate Battery?

Hi all-

I will be using Robart 148E and 160WCE electric retracts.

The control unit allows for a separate battery to power the retracts on signal from the receiver. It states it will accept...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-31-2016, 02:52 AM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,933,887
Posted By phakur

Thanks for the info Bob--Having learned while...

Thanks for the info Bob--Having learned while building the 60-90 size P47 I haven't started sheeting at all.

I understand about the elevators not exactly sure what you meant about stacking the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-30-2016, 08:29 AM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,933,887
Posted By phakur

Hi Guys--Can someone provide some guidance on...

Hi Guys--Can someone provide some guidance on fuse pushrod guide tubes--I'm a bit confused.



So-My questions are:

Q1: Are guide tubes needed or recommended for the tail wheel pull pull...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-11-2016, 06:56 PM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,933,887
Posted By phakur

Thanks Bob- Building skills are good (not...

Thanks Bob-

Building skills are good (not great) this being my third "kit" plus many ARFS and repairs of course.

Not afraid to cut and paste so to speak.

I will PM you as I am not sure I am...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-11-2016, 07:49 AM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,933,887
Posted By phakur

Bob- Thanks for replying--appreciate it-- ...

Bob-

Thanks for replying--appreciate it--

unfortunately much of that train has left the station---I can debond the ribs which I used CA on, but the center and doublers were all epoxied. It's...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-10-2016, 07:30 AM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,933,887
Posted By phakur

Stuck on wing center section

OK Guys-

I've completed the tail feathers per the manual with no issue.

Have the center section of the wing main spar complete along with the ribs all attached.

I'm at the point of...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-16-2016, 02:45 AM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,933,887
Posted By phakur

Hi- Well I think I haver the basics. I...

Hi-

Well I think I haver the basics. I thought there was an issue regarding attachment of the fiberglass cowl to the fuse but need to re-read the manual and look at the plans again.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-14-2016, 12:46 PM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,933,887
Posted By phakur

Hi all- While not very far along, still...

Hi all-

While not very far along, still working on tail feathers, I had to do some spray painting so I thought I would prime my fiberglass specialties cowl. I went thru several of the posts here...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-05-2016, 05:34 AM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,933,887
Posted By phakur

Hi Trying to figure battery size Would...

Hi
Trying to figure battery size

Would like to use a single a123 with IBEC to control both receiver/servos and electronic ignition on a zenoah G62 (converted from magneto) I am using robartt...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-13-2016, 04:33 PM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,933,887
Posted By phakur

another question re paint--I have an air brush...

another question re paint--I have an air brush but am concerned about overall coverage. Is it worth investing in a HVLP gun to paint this bird (I won my home so I am sure I'll find other uses for...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-13-2016, 04:54 AM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,933,887
Posted By phakur

has anyone actually installed/used a gyro on this...

has anyone actually installed/used a gyro on this plane?

Larry
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-07-2016, 02:49 PM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,933,887
Posted By phakur

Bob- Thanks for the info. Looks like in...

Bob-

Thanks for the info. Looks like in general the instructions/plans are OK to go with. I will be very careful re the flaps.

Could not find a Chad Vic on RCU. Is he a member under a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-06-2016, 05:43 PM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,933,887
Posted By phakur

Hi All- I sure hope I can get a little help....

Hi All-

I sure hope I can get a little help. After several false starts I am ready to begin my Corsair build. My first question, after reading much (but not all) of this thread:

Are there any...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-20-2015, 03:16 AM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,933,887
Posted By phakur

Bob T- Thanks for the response. Just...

Bob T-

Thanks for the response.

Just for info-

I will be using a new Zenoah G62 engine (already bought)

I will be using Robart electric retracts including Robart tail wheel (already...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-19-2015, 04:04 PM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,933,887
Posted By phakur

Hi all- I am about a month away (have to...

Hi all-

I am about a month away (have to finish an ongoing project) from starting on my TF Giant Scale Corsair. Kit has been sitting under my work bench for a while. I would like to start reading...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-15-2013, 03:19 PM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,933,887
Posted By phakur

Mine unfortunately is still in the box--although...

Mine unfortunately is still in the box--although I did get my wife to paint the cockpit and engine parts--hahaha

So nothing to report yet--

Work just has a habit of getting in the way

...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-06-2013, 04:45 PM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,933,887
Posted By phakur

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

George-

THANKS glad to be a part-

received the kit todayOh boylots of lumber-also received my G62 so all readyjust need time.

I think this is gonna take a while!!

Larry
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-01-2013, 06:13 AM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,933,887
Posted By phakur

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

OKJust bought the kit-

Will probably take a year to build as I still am working a lot of hours-

What is the deal with the Brotherhood??

Larry
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-20-2013, 08:29 AM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,933,887
Posted By phakur

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

ENGINE QUESTION

Looking at the Zenoah has anyone used the newer electronic ignition engine rather than the CDI? Just wondering about reliability?

Also, I am down to either a Zenoah or a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-18-2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,933,887
Posted By phakur

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

Thanks guys for the response

If a 55 is just ok, what is the most common engine people are using.

I will tell you that my builds end up a bit on the heavy side cause I don't spare the glue...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-18-2013, 04:24 AM
Replies: 10,694
Views: 1,933,887
Posted By phakur

RE: GROUP BUILD - Top Flite Giant Scale F4U Corsair

Hi all

Having about finished my TF P40 kit, 90 sizethinking of moving up to the giant Corsair.

I don't have any issue with the kit, although it will take me some time, but just to ask some...
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