Top Flite Corsair almost finished !!
07-27-2005, 07:44 AM
#51
RE: Top Flite Corsair almost finished !!
Kelsey,
Not bad. What spray gun and paint are you using?
I know what you mean about it being wiped out on the first flight. Practice on the simulator then practice some more. Especially landing with and without flaps.
Pete
Not bad. What spray gun and paint are you using?
I know what you mean about it being wiped out on the first flight. Practice on the simulator then practice some more. Especially landing with and without flaps.
Pete
07-27-2005, 07:52 AM
#52
Thread Starter
RE: Top Flite Corsair almost finished !!
Pete,
I'm going cheap. I'm using rustoleum spray can paint. I should have applied a little heavier coat on the wings to get a glossy finish, but this is how you learn this stuff.
I'm going cheap. I'm using rustoleum spray can paint. I should have applied a little heavier coat on the wings to get a glossy finish, but this is how you learn this stuff.
12-27-2005, 09:30 AM
#56
Thread Starter
RE: Top Flite Corsair almost finished !!
Finally got around to finishing my little corsair. I need to work on my finishing techniques. This one came out a little rough. I was surprised that the tiniest scratch would show through two layers of paint. All I can do is try to improve on the next one.
12-27-2005, 02:04 PM
#59
RE: Top Flite Corsair almost finished !!
Be sure to check CG with the gear in the UP position and tank empty.
Balance it a little nose heavy on the suggested location.
Use the elevator control throws in the manual. More than suggested is BAD.
Watch the takeoff on this video and you will see that my elevator is a bit sensitive.
http://media.putfile.com/Top-Flite-F4U
There was a few moments in this test flight where I thought I might lose the plane due to the
elevator being too touchy. Also go for as much aileron throw as you can get. Both of my
Top Flite F4U's have had slow aileron response. If they are slow on the test flight, be ready to assist the ailerons
with rudder input.
This is an older video as you will see on the date stamp. Its my first Gold Edition F4U and it had no choice but to
be a bit nose heavy with a Saito 120 on the nose. This one flew like a champ right from the start.
http://media.putfile.com/TF-F4U
Good Luck
Balance it a little nose heavy on the suggested location.
Use the elevator control throws in the manual. More than suggested is BAD.
Watch the takeoff on this video and you will see that my elevator is a bit sensitive.
http://media.putfile.com/Top-Flite-F4U
There was a few moments in this test flight where I thought I might lose the plane due to the
elevator being too touchy. Also go for as much aileron throw as you can get. Both of my
Top Flite F4U's have had slow aileron response. If they are slow on the test flight, be ready to assist the ailerons
with rudder input.
This is an older video as you will see on the date stamp. Its my first Gold Edition F4U and it had no choice but to
be a bit nose heavy with a Saito 120 on the nose. This one flew like a champ right from the start.
http://media.putfile.com/TF-F4U
Good Luck
12-27-2005, 06:45 PM
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RE: Top Flite Corsair almost finished !!
FlinVR, she sure is "purdy" in the video! Make me want to run downstairs and start building mine. Nice job.
Cheers!
Jollidude
Cheers!
Jollidude
