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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-12-2014, 03:17 PM
Replies: 2,686
Views: 515,283
Posted By mmflytie

Well guys, after a good many flights its time to...

Well guys, after a good many flights its time to say goodbye to my Troybuilt Corsair. She veered off the runway and I made a bad decision to go ahead with the takeoff. Everything would have been...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-15-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 2,686
Views: 515,283
Posted By mmflytie

Thanks guys, You all are absolutely correct. ...

Thanks guys,
You all are absolutely correct. After sleeping on it and going back out to the club today, all the guys convinced be to just build another. I obviously have everything I need...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-14-2013, 08:37 AM
Replies: 2,686
Views: 515,283
Posted By mmflytie

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1920425http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1920426http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=192042...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-14-2013, 08:27 AM
Replies: 2,686
Views: 515,283
Posted By mmflytie

Kwik , I feel your pain! Today I put mine on...

Kwik ,
I feel your pain! Today I put mine on the runway and headed down...tail come up nicely but it was starting to veer to the left( have always had trouble getting it to track straight). In...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-30-2013, 10:49 AM
Replies: 2,686
Views: 515,283
Posted By mmflytie

Funny! but my robart tailwheel failed on Thurs!!!...

Funny! but my robart tailwheel failed on Thurs!!! The strut arm going up into spring area is forked and the metal fatiqued and just collapsed. I hope I can just buy that part

Marc
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-21-2013, 10:14 AM
Replies: 2,686
Views: 515,283
Posted By mmflytie

LDM, I would like to see that spring set up. ...

LDM,
I would like to see that spring set up. THat is really what is needed to hold the doors open against the wind but to get them closed would require a trip bar or something allowing them to move...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-20-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 2,686
Views: 515,283
Posted By mmflytie

Gear doors

LBJ:
I hope you dont mind if I add my 2 cents worth here along with first hand experience. I did my bay doors exactly as you have. They look great by the way( and so did mine) I even have a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-18-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 2,686
Views: 515,283
Posted By mmflytie

RE: ESM 50cc Corsair

Guys:<div> Really need help locating a corsair cowl , a rudder and a left elevator. Can anyone help. Mainly the cowl. TBM is no help at all. Waited 6 months for the boat to come in and when it did...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-07-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 2,686
Views: 515,283
Posted By mmflytie

RE: ESM 50cc Corsair

Good for you!!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-07-2013, 07:20 AM
Replies: 2,686
Views: 515,283
Posted By mmflytie

RE: ESM 50cc Corsair

BTW where is Siloam Springs, Ar?  My mom and dad live in Hot Springs Village.

Marc
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-05-2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 2,686
Views: 515,283
Posted By mmflytie

RE: ESM 50cc Corsair

Well after several months of tweaking and trying to get someone with a good camera and a steady eye to grab some photos of my corsair, I finally got one. I think a video is on its way as well.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-04-2013, 03:33 PM
Replies: 2,686
Views: 515,283
Posted By mmflytie

RE: ESM 50cc Corsair

Roger:
Tried to respond on your youtube page but it wouldn't go thru. Very nice job landing. I agree that you don't want to go much slower than that second day landing and do keep the nose down or...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-03-2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 2,686
Views: 515,283
Posted By mmflytie

RE: ESM 50cc Corsair

Down and Locked sequencer Good website and great guys to deal with. It takes a lot of fussing with but eventually I got mine the way I wanted.

Marc
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-20-2012, 06:50 AM
Replies: 2,686
Views: 515,283
Posted By mmflytie

RE: ESM 50cc Corsair

very close. My son graduated from Clemson. Small world. Did you just get your Corsair?

Marc
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-19-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 2,686
Views: 515,283
Posted By mmflytie

RE: ESM 50cc Corsair

Where is Williamston , SC. ? Im from Spartanburg
Marc
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-19-2012, 02:43 PM
Replies: 2,686
Views: 515,283
Posted By mmflytie

RE: ESM 50cc Corsair

Hey I don't mind. I think it would have been helpful for me. Although you must understand that everybody has different opinions and ideas about modeling. With that being said let me first say that I...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-04-2012, 07:26 PM
Replies: 2,686
Views: 515,283
Posted By mmflytie

RE: ESM 50cc Corsair

Jim , I'm with you on that one. I couldn't believe it when my kit arrived with the wooden spar. The second bolt in the rear of the wheel bay is the very least one should do. The spar is strong and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-04-2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 2,686
Views: 515,283
Posted By mmflytie

RE: ESM 50cc Corsair

I have the later version with the wood spar. I did not glue it and I have a 3 piece wing! There is a fiberglass tab that is used to secure outboard section to mid wing with a screw. There are also 2...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-03-2012, 04:45 PM
Replies: 2,686
Views: 515,283
Posted By mmflytie

RE: ESM 50cc Corsair

Why do you have a one piece wing?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-02-2012, 01:54 PM
Replies: 2,686
Views: 515,283
Posted By mmflytie

RE: ESM 50cc Corsair

There is very little substance to glue anything into the leading edge of the flap.  Once you drill a hole you will see its hollow.  Thats why I glued and inserted basically a metal threaded anchor...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-01-2012, 05:10 PM
Replies: 2,686
Views: 515,283
Posted By mmflytie

RE: ESM 50cc Corsair

Its not that the brass is that weak but the way tey have you insert it into the leading eadge of the flap thats the weak link. Mine aleady failed. I ended up drilling out a large enough hole to put a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-01-2012, 09:54 AM
Replies: 2,686
Views: 515,283
Posted By mmflytie

RE: ESM 50cc Corsair

Strength and ballast. Still ended up with over 3/1/2 lbs in cowl so if you can load up that mount tube , that would be advantageous. Only problem is how much do you put in and once it is secured into...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-30-2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 2,686
Views: 515,283
Posted By mmflytie

RE: ESM 50cc Corsair

correct
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-30-2012, 04:15 PM
Replies: 2,686
Views: 515,283
Posted By mmflytie

RE: ESM 50cc Corsair

Oh! my apologies. Right, the dowels to hold the leading edge of the wing into the fuselage. I drilled the two holes in the bukhead where I wanted them, then placed the wing on the fuse. Put my hand...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-30-2012, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2,686
Views: 515,283
Posted By mmflytie

RE: ESM 50cc Corsair

Hill202
I did not use the tube mount but in case you change your mind or need other ideas he re is a "toward nose" view of mine.
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