Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread
10-08-2013, 06:53 AM
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Not totally surprising. Tower had the GS P40 on sale last year about this time for also around $400. I assume they drop the price to blow out excess inventory. I went ahead and ordered one with the $50 coupon code so my final price was $314. $85 for shipping though but I'm not complaining at this price. :-)
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXATDZ&P=7
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXATDZ&P=7
10-08-2013, 07:29 PM
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Boy, that was a fast sale... Ok. Leads me to believe maybe someone did goof on the pricing... But I did receive my order confirmation for $314 (with coupon). I have yet to receive a shipment notification.
10-09-2013, 02:55 AM
#308
Stock Number Product Description Stock Status/Quantity Extended Price
The following shipped from Champaign, Illinois
Estimate of when you will receive your shipment: 14-Oct-2013 – 16-Oct-2013
PC7140 $40 Promotional Discount 1 -$40.00
TOWZ2200 TOWER SPECIAL OFFERS-A 1 $.00
TH8Z6000 Tower Hobbies Annual Catalog Easy Pay Insert 1 $.00
LXATDZ Top Flite Giant F4U Corsair Gasoline ARF 50-55cc,86.5" 1 $364.98
Order Summary In-Stock Subtotal:
Shipping Surcharge:
UPS GROUND:
Total Current Charges: $ 324.98
$ 79.96
Waived
$ 404.94
nope, mine shipped already!!! Even if it was an error they made good on those who checked out. It was about a 3 hr window at that price but I can't imagine how many of those slammed the site when the news got out. I know I made 10 calls to buddies while clicking on checkout.
I think they do this on a lot on many products to tease the market. The challenge is who is paying attention....thanks to this great community of members, we were notified on this thread, great guy and thank you!!!
The following shipped from Champaign, Illinois
Estimate of when you will receive your shipment: 14-Oct-2013 – 16-Oct-2013
PC7140 $40 Promotional Discount 1 -$40.00
TOWZ2200 TOWER SPECIAL OFFERS-A 1 $.00
TH8Z6000 Tower Hobbies Annual Catalog Easy Pay Insert 1 $.00
LXATDZ Top Flite Giant F4U Corsair Gasoline ARF 50-55cc,86.5" 1 $364.98
Order Summary In-Stock Subtotal:
Shipping Surcharge:
UPS GROUND:
Total Current Charges: $ 324.98
$ 79.96
Waived
$ 404.94
nope, mine shipped already!!! Even if it was an error they made good on those who checked out. It was about a 3 hr window at that price but I can't imagine how many of those slammed the site when the news got out. I know I made 10 calls to buddies while clicking on checkout.
I think they do this on a lot on many products to tease the market. The challenge is who is paying attention....thanks to this great community of members, we were notified on this thread, great guy and thank you!!!
Last edited by Dblex; 10-09-2013 at 03:05 AM.
10-09-2013, 05:28 AM
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Sounds like some software glitches are going on that make it worth checking in on any favorites.
Boy, you guys made a heck of a find
10-09-2013, 10:00 PM
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Got mine today. That was fast. I took everything out of the box and noticed two issues. One of the elevators was glued in too tight so it's throw in one direction is very limited. I think I can fix this though. However, the other issue is a hole in the mid-wing section (see pic). Now this too is repairable but what is hard to see in the picture is the entire surrounding area of the hole had dimples all over. It's like it was laying on some rough surface (at the factory?) and it put impressions all over the mid-section.
For the price I paid, I suppose I shouldn't complain but.... Can't help contemplating whether to report to Tower or not.
M3
For the price I paid, I suppose I shouldn't complain but.... Can't help contemplating whether to report to Tower or not.
M3
10-12-2013, 10:29 PM
#317
DLE 55RA update in the Corsair.
My muffler broke at the weld today at about the 30th flight. The engine lost some power and I backed off and set up to land. It ran fine allowing me to land easily. On the ground I could see the muffler expansion chamber was loose.
I plan to call Tower and see what they say since this is a known problem.
Anyway, keep an eye out for leaks or cracks around the muffler mount.
My muffler broke at the weld today at about the 30th flight. The engine lost some power and I backed off and set up to land. It ran fine allowing me to land easily. On the ground I could see the muffler expansion chamber was loose.
I plan to call Tower and see what they say since this is a known problem.
Anyway, keep an eye out for leaks or cracks around the muffler mount.
10-13-2013, 05:20 AM
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My Feedback: (6)
Chris
Does that muffler have a third mounting point? if not when you have the curent one welded add a small plate to thread and add a third leg and make sure you tie it to the engine
this keep every thing moving together.
Cheers Bob T
Does that muffler have a third mounting point? if not when you have the curent one welded add a small plate to thread and add a third leg and make sure you tie it to the engine
Cheers Bob T
Last edited by rt3232; 10-13-2013 at 05:24 AM.
10-13-2013, 10:03 AM
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My Feedback: (13)
DLE 55RA update in the Corsair.
My muffler broke at the weld today at about the 30th flight. The engine lost some power and I backed off and set up to land. It ran fine allowing me to land easily. On the ground I could see the muffler expansion chamber was loose.
I plan to call Tower and see what they say since this is a known problem.
Anyway, keep an eye out for leaks or cracks around the muffler mount.
My muffler broke at the weld today at about the 30th flight. The engine lost some power and I backed off and set up to land. It ran fine allowing me to land easily. On the ground I could see the muffler expansion chamber was loose.
I plan to call Tower and see what they say since this is a known problem.
Anyway, keep an eye out for leaks or cracks around the muffler mount.
10-13-2013, 09:25 PM
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@ Bob,
nope this is just a small unit that is bolted to the head. Its wall thickness is too thin for this application. Id prefer an aftermarket muffler but ive cut my cowl for this one and the others are out of stock and more expensive than the stock unit. So my choices are buy nice or buy twice!
I still have not seen any photos of the optional mufflers on Tower. I'll look elsewhere to see the 55RA mufflers.
nope this is just a small unit that is bolted to the head. Its wall thickness is too thin for this application. Id prefer an aftermarket muffler but ive cut my cowl for this one and the others are out of stock and more expensive than the stock unit. So my choices are buy nice or buy twice!
I still have not seen any photos of the optional mufflers on Tower. I'll look elsewhere to see the 55RA mufflers.
10-14-2013, 06:11 AM
#324
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Chris
The muffler in the pic is a costom built, larger can and baffled in 2 places from Bisson in Canada and the price was about 10.00 USD more than buying a stock raparound unit from any of our state side supplires the reson for the custom was at out field we have a sound problem with a neihbor.
Cheers Bob T
The muffler in the pic is a costom built, larger can and baffled in 2 places from Bisson in Canada and the price was about 10.00 USD more than buying a stock raparound unit from any of our state side supplires the reson for the custom was at out field we have a sound problem with a neihbor.
Cheers Bob T
