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09-26-2009, 08:22 PM
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RE: KMP Corsair
Hi Shane
Definitely a cool idea I most like the way the rotation is handled.[sm=thumbs_up.gif]
It spreads the rotation over the entire retract action. With the Sierra retract the rotation takes place only at the last 25% of the retract travel, and that is where the “airbrakes” are at their worst.
If Lado makes a set for the KMP/ESM corsair I believe I would give them a try.
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Johnny
Definitely a cool idea I most like the way the rotation is handled.[sm=thumbs_up.gif]
It spreads the rotation over the entire retract action. With the Sierra retract the rotation takes place only at the last 25% of the retract travel, and that is where the “airbrakes” are at their worst.
If Lado makes a set for the KMP/ESM corsair I believe I would give them a try.
Thanks
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09-28-2009, 04:02 PM
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Getting the cowl set up and the dummy engine mounted is slowing me down. Actually what is slowing me down is that it is still 106 degrees here and the garage is too hot to work in. Cooler weather later this week but then I will be out of town.
09-28-2009, 06:00 PM
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Getting the dummy engine in can be a task. Does anyone know the size of the wheels off hand? Can't remember if they are 2" or 2 1/2".
Thanks Shane
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09-28-2009, 07:11 PM
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Oh ok, cool then here's a link to some really nice wheels.
[link]http://www.aeroprotect.com/shopexd.asp?id=112[/link]
Just got mine today and they are very nice. I got 3 1/2" for a different project.
Shane
[link]http://www.aeroprotect.com/shopexd.asp?id=112[/link]
Just got mine today and they are very nice. I got 3 1/2" for a different project.
Shane
09-28-2009, 10:07 PM
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Johnny,
It is just a TopFlite 1/5 that I had laying around. I plan to do a little detailing to it to give it some life but once it is in I will take some photos and get them on here.
It seems to fit well in the front of the cowl and I have to cut the mounting ring, similar to the mounting ring for the cowl, tomorrow. I plan to mount the engine to the ring and the ring to the cowl. I used blind nuts to mount the cowl to the fuse so I have to open up some of the engine, between the cylinders, so that I can get to those bolts when necessary and also for engine cooling.
Lynn
It is just a TopFlite 1/5 that I had laying around. I plan to do a little detailing to it to give it some life but once it is in I will take some photos and get them on here.
It seems to fit well in the front of the cowl and I have to cut the mounting ring, similar to the mounting ring for the cowl, tomorrow. I plan to mount the engine to the ring and the ring to the cowl. I used blind nuts to mount the cowl to the fuse so I have to open up some of the engine, between the cylinders, so that I can get to those bolts when necessary and also for engine cooling.
Lynn
10-06-2009, 09:20 PM
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RE: KMP Corsair
I've got one coming from VQ warbirds too. Should get here by the weekend.
Are there any engines that can fit completely inside the cowl other than the saito 170 radial or the laser 240 twin? I'm having a hard time with the idea of cutting a hole in the cowl and having an engine hang out.
Are there any engines that can fit completely inside the cowl other than the saito 170 radial or the laser 240 twin? I'm having a hard time with the idea of cutting a hole in the cowl and having an engine hang out.
10-06-2009, 10:27 PM
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GENTS,,,
you will all have them very , very soon !!!!
If anyone is missing a tracking # ,,,, just email me @ [email protected]
-For Gassers.. if you go w/ a compact 26cc you may only have the spark plug cap poking out the bottom ...
We do have the SIERRA ESM/KMP CORSAIR RETRACTS INSTOCK ready to ship... so those of you who want the SIERRA GEAR just email me direct.... we also have AIR SUPPORT KITS by ROBART... and of course for anyone wanting the CJM gear..also available...
-CHEERS!
TOMAS
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"KEEP 'EM FLYING"
you will all have them very , very soon !!!!
If anyone is missing a tracking # ,,,, just email me @ [email protected]
-For Gassers.. if you go w/ a compact 26cc you may only have the spark plug cap poking out the bottom ...
We do have the SIERRA ESM/KMP CORSAIR RETRACTS INSTOCK ready to ship... so those of you who want the SIERRA GEAR just email me direct.... we also have AIR SUPPORT KITS by ROBART... and of course for anyone wanting the CJM gear..also available...
-CHEERS!
TOMAS
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"KEEP 'EM FLYING"
10-09-2009, 09:46 AM
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I have the OS 200 and you still have to cut a hole in the cowl for the valve cover to stick out. There is not much of it showing but the 200 will not fit entirely within the cowl. I have the Keleo muffler and you need to cut two holes for the exhaust stacks to stick out but that is all. Since I am using a dummy engine I need the openings for air flow anyway.
10-12-2009, 09:21 AM
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The Keleo muffler and dummy engine created some issues with the cowl that took some working through/around but I think I got it without too much cutting on the cowl.
Because the muffler mounts directly behind the engine and the stacks point down I found it impossible to get the cowl past the muffler/stacks or to get to the the screw hole to fasten the cowl to the fuse. I had, by the way replaced the screw mounting system for the cowl with blind nuts and bolts. Much less likely to work loose with vibration. I ended up cutting the mounting ring and removing about 4 inches of it directly behind the muffler to allow the cowl to slip on. I had hoped to have only holes slightly larger than the exhaust pipes cut into the cowl but found that I had to elongate the openings, even with shortened stacks, to get the tight fitting cowl on. In all, the larger engine caused a few more issues than I would have liked but their are no visible cuts to the cowl , other than the one to the carb adjustment. Everything is underside and pretty much out of sight.
After mounting the dummy engine I drilled three small holes in the face of the dummy engine, used three plastic straws large enough to allow the ball driver to get through to the bolts and secured the straws in a line from the hole in the engine to the bolts on the cowl ring. This keeps me from having to hunt for the bolts, blindly through the cowl. It seems to work pretty well.
Because the muffler mounts directly behind the engine and the stacks point down I found it impossible to get the cowl past the muffler/stacks or to get to the the screw hole to fasten the cowl to the fuse. I had, by the way replaced the screw mounting system for the cowl with blind nuts and bolts. Much less likely to work loose with vibration. I ended up cutting the mounting ring and removing about 4 inches of it directly behind the muffler to allow the cowl to slip on. I had hoped to have only holes slightly larger than the exhaust pipes cut into the cowl but found that I had to elongate the openings, even with shortened stacks, to get the tight fitting cowl on. In all, the larger engine caused a few more issues than I would have liked but their are no visible cuts to the cowl , other than the one to the carb adjustment. Everything is underside and pretty much out of sight.
After mounting the dummy engine I drilled three small holes in the face of the dummy engine, used three plastic straws large enough to allow the ball driver to get through to the bolts and secured the straws in a line from the hole in the engine to the bolts on the cowl ring. This keeps me from having to hunt for the bolts, blindly through the cowl. It seems to work pretty well.
10-12-2009, 10:58 AM
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LDM
I ran into the same problem and still waiting for KMP to send me a middle flap for the left wing. They sent in the kit both of the middle (little flap) for the right wing. Kmp promise they'd get me one by the middle of Oct. haven't seen it yet. So! here I sit with a half built KMP Corsair with no middle flap for the left wing.
NEMESIS4U,
If you have any ideas, or could help me, I would sure appreciate it. I really don't know if KMP's going to come through for me. I know it's not your problem, but theres a consumer out here that could sure use some help.
CAPTAIN RON
I ran into the same problem and still waiting for KMP to send me a middle flap for the left wing. They sent in the kit both of the middle (little flap) for the right wing. Kmp promise they'd get me one by the middle of Oct. haven't seen it yet. So! here I sit with a half built KMP Corsair with no middle flap for the left wing.
NEMESIS4U,
If you have any ideas, or could help me, I would sure appreciate it. I really don't know if KMP's going to come through for me. I know it's not your problem, but theres a consumer out here that could sure use some help.
CAPTAIN RON
10-12-2009, 11:04 PM
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Hey, everyone I just put my wing tips on and they are off about 1/16th of an inch is that about right for you guys as well. Beleive it or not this is my second ARF. Wow, I'm glade someone is helping me. This model is diffacult for me. I love the Corsair, but what a kit and I bought mine at KMP what a rip off I'm gland to se VQ has come down in price.
10-13-2009, 06:03 PM
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YA, my first one I got from KMP was off also. I just made sure that the top surface was close as possible, mix up some micro balloons with the epoxy. Line the up and hold them in place. Once done, I used a black sharpie to color the seam. Didn't look to bad for a hack job. When mine crashed in the wing didn't come a part. The fuse exploded, It was cool but to bad to see a good flyer go in. One thing get all the crap in the fuselage as far forward as you can. Then be ready to add a ton to the nose.
Sorry no video of the crash
Sorry no video of the crash
10-13-2009, 07:32 PM
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Thats absolutely right, I have a brison 2.4 in the nose, and still things had to go up forward! Finally maidened though, after almost a year on standby. Shes awesome in the air though. flies a little heavy with the brison but powerful nonetheless, and kmp overpriced for sure! To be honest i get irritated thinking how much cheaper they are now. I heard esm is making a 100 inch corsair that would work with a moki 150, anybody have news about this one?
Louie
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10-13-2009, 07:51 PM
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Tisoy,,,
Yes .... all so true... there will eventually be several sized CORSAIRS... EVENTUALLY....
for now ... we enjoy this wonderful ESM 70" sized CORSAIR...
soon next year we may see the 86" CORSAIR.... then maybe later the 100"-er by ESM...
No one ask anymore questions... lets just keep it on the "DL" (down low)
NO MORE TALK NOW.... MORE FLYING...more assembly!
-TOMAS
VQ WARBIRDS
"KEEP 'EM FLYING"
[email protected]
www.vqwarbirds.com
Yes .... all so true... there will eventually be several sized CORSAIRS... EVENTUALLY....
for now ... we enjoy this wonderful ESM 70" sized CORSAIR...
soon next year we may see the 86" CORSAIR.... then maybe later the 100"-er by ESM...
No one ask anymore questions... lets just keep it on the "DL" (down low)
NO MORE TALK NOW.... MORE FLYING...more assembly!
-TOMAS
VQ WARBIRDS
"KEEP 'EM FLYING"
[email protected]
www.vqwarbirds.com
10-14-2009, 05:44 AM
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Tomas,
Thanks for that heads up, its good to know something could be in the pipeline as far as a big brother to our 74" "Ensign Eliminator" possibly in the works[8D]. Frankly, the toughest part about putting this model together were all the little frustrations I had with the minimal information given in the manual. This project makes one more experienced thats for sure. Small details such as the flaps system, the reliability of the gear etc. But I can tell you in the end, all of that was out the door after the maiden flight.
She flies superbly, and straight as an arrow over the entire speed range once I had her trimmed out on the first hop. Those flaps, which had me really concerned the whole time, works spot on, though i did swap out the metal joiners for a rigged device using sullivan nyrods, works excellent, and no flap to elevator mix necessary. In fact, I felt so comfortable with the flaps that I used it on the first landing as well. I dont recall if there were two settings for flap angles or not in that 5 or so page construction manual but i have it rigged such that the two flap angle settings are only about 10 or less degrees apart. but its alrite to have them set to go down very low, low enough to look nice that is and still permits the model to fly stable. So in a nut shell, those frustrations in building this bird basically works out to extra experience and the challenge i think to make a better builder more than anything else. I was a tough customer when building this one, just read my posts further up in here, i was so pissed at times, pretty much flaming whomever i can particularly kmp but oh wells. thats in the past, and i have an awesome corsair to brag about for now!
Louie
Thanks for that heads up, its good to know something could be in the pipeline as far as a big brother to our 74" "Ensign Eliminator" possibly in the works[8D]. Frankly, the toughest part about putting this model together were all the little frustrations I had with the minimal information given in the manual. This project makes one more experienced thats for sure. Small details such as the flaps system, the reliability of the gear etc. But I can tell you in the end, all of that was out the door after the maiden flight.
She flies superbly, and straight as an arrow over the entire speed range once I had her trimmed out on the first hop. Those flaps, which had me really concerned the whole time, works spot on, though i did swap out the metal joiners for a rigged device using sullivan nyrods, works excellent, and no flap to elevator mix necessary. In fact, I felt so comfortable with the flaps that I used it on the first landing as well. I dont recall if there were two settings for flap angles or not in that 5 or so page construction manual but i have it rigged such that the two flap angle settings are only about 10 or less degrees apart. but its alrite to have them set to go down very low, low enough to look nice that is and still permits the model to fly stable. So in a nut shell, those frustrations in building this bird basically works out to extra experience and the challenge i think to make a better builder more than anything else. I was a tough customer when building this one, just read my posts further up in here, i was so pissed at times, pretty much flaming whomever i can particularly kmp but oh wells. thats in the past, and i have an awesome corsair to brag about for now!
Louie