Go Back  RCU Forums > RC Airplanes > RC Warbirds and Warplanes
Reload this Page >

1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods

Notices
RC Warbirds and Warplanes Discuss rc warbirds and warplanes in this forum.

1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods

Old 11-11-2010, 06:46 PM
  #1326  
CorsairJock
Thread Starter
My Feedback: (90)
 
CorsairJock's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Parchment, MI
Posts: 3,219
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods

I am wondering what was the cause of the crash?
Old 11-11-2010, 11:34 PM
  #1327  
Joe Lott
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Killen, AL
Posts: 185
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods

CorsairJock,

If it's my TF Corsair crash you're wandering about, I must confess it was my building error. I used a silicone exhaust deflector to exit the exhaust pipe from the cowl. BIG MISTAKE! The hot 4 stroke exhaust gases burned through that deflector, through the firewall, and melted my retract air lines and on/off switch. I was lucky in that the repairs were relatively minor and the plane was saved.

By the way, I incorporated your rounded fuse front, fin and rudder mods, wingtip mod, and simulated exhaust stack mod in that build, along with many others. I knew I definitely needed to use the rounded fuse front mod for airflow to that SP engine. That's an ingenious way of doing it, and practical too!

Thanks for starting this thread many years ago.

Joe
Old 11-12-2010, 10:55 AM
  #1328  
Ice5
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Cedar City, Utah CA
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods

Total price was $236.00 this was a one time run and if it went into production with enough interest, I suspect the price would drop.
Old 11-12-2010, 01:03 PM
  #1329  
800mZero
Senior Member
My Feedback: (2)
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Warwick, RI
Posts: 726
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods

a new aircraft to model!

http://www.wgntv.com/wgntv-historic-...,2368990.story
Old 11-12-2010, 02:13 PM
  #1330  
budmo
Member
 
budmo's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods

Thats awesome! Thanks for posting.
Old 11-13-2010, 03:06 AM
  #1331  
f4u1940
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: fisher, IL
Posts: 71
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods

Cool video, I just happen to have a die cast model of the bird cage version. Its cool there are people that can do this kind of work to keep our history alive...Here a few pics of the die cast model I have, the markings may not be correct but it is what it is. Steve.
Old 11-16-2010, 12:28 PM
  #1332  
Ice5
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Cedar City, Utah CA
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods

hey John, I was catching up on previous pages.. since all mods are in the first 50 pages..
Anyway.. I have cut the tail retract parts and have enough for 5 tail retract setups. I bought a 3x4 piece of Garolite. This is with lathed parts.. all that is necessary is put together or I can do it and sell it to you..
Nickel
Old 11-16-2010, 02:56 PM
  #1333  
budmo
Member
 
budmo's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods

Hi,

I already set mine up with the tailwheel in post 1319 in this thread..but I suppose I could re-fit it with a scale one.. how much do you want for the parts and how much for an assembled unit? (did you make the tail hook version?)

I am contemplating what to do about these flaps and ailerons. The lumber that came with my kit is heavy and warped.
I am thinking about building them kind of the way the middle flap is in the kit.

Old 11-16-2010, 03:00 PM
  #1334  
Ice5
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Cedar City, Utah CA
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods

John, yes I did one for mine with and have parts for such.. Let me think how much for parts and a built one.
Old 11-16-2010, 07:35 PM
  #1335  
budmo
Member
 
budmo's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods

The F4U-1? I dont think they mentioned what caused it.Just that the pilot survived only to die in a mid-air over Hawaii two months later.
Old 11-29-2010, 12:37 AM
  #1336  
budmo
Member
 
budmo's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods

TIme for a update pic. I sort-of did the rudder mod, and the tailhook mod. Oh and I fattened up the airfoil on the vertical and horizontal stabs.


Old 12-20-2010, 07:37 PM
  #1337  
Glacier Girl
My Feedback: (4)
 
Glacier Girl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Lakeland, FL
Posts: 7,906
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods

And now for something entirely different. Not your same old same old WWII version, how bout a Reno Racer one.
Used the "Super Corsair" as a reference. Powered by electric, 20 pounds of thrust and should be right at the century mark for speed.

Just completed, only took 13+ years. Friend started it back in Nov 97, and gave up. I took over in August of this year. Think she came out pretty nice.
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Us54683.jpg
Views:	101
Size:	158.1 KB
ID:	1536665  
Old 12-20-2010, 07:43 PM
  #1338  
budmo
Member
 
budmo's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods

That looks great... Nice job!

Please take video of it flying and post youtube link. I'd love to see that in the air.
Old 12-21-2010, 02:19 AM
  #1339  
CorsairJock
Thread Starter
My Feedback: (90)
 
CorsairJock's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Parchment, MI
Posts: 3,219
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods

Looks GREAT! More pics please, would love to see underside as well.
Old 12-23-2010, 11:41 AM
  #1340  
budmo
Member
 
budmo's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods

Been working on the flaps.. One side came out really good. Other side needs a little work.

Progress pic.
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Fd93290.jpg
Views:	95
Size:	41.2 KB
ID:	1537628  
Old 12-30-2010, 02:12 AM
  #1341  
SMUGator
 
SMUGator's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Seattle WA
Posts: 1,412
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods

Nice to see everyone still pushing forward on their projects. I'll be back, but probably not until at least next winter. The full scale wooden boat project continues to keep me very busy.

Tom
Old 01-07-2011, 09:37 AM
  #1342  
budmo
Member
 
budmo's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods

Hey Tom,

I thought you were nearly done. How much more do you have left to do on yours?

I recently installed an OS 1.20 FS and installed the cowl. It weighs 7 lbs right now but it still needs the main gear installed, as well as 5 more servos and the muffler.
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Wu61206.jpg
Views:	103
Size:	53.3 KB
ID:	1543581  
Old 01-07-2011, 03:57 PM
  #1343  
pcarbin
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods


ORIGINAL: CorsairJock

ORIGINAL: corsair 04

corsairjock:

i'm a new memeber and think this thread is great.i'm building my 1st plane now.the looks of the corsair are so cool...it was by far my 1st choice...things are going very well.i've finished my wing stab and rudder..and am half way done with the fuse.just getting into the mechanics before i finish the sheeting....and i'm glad i found this site ..i plane on adding ...alot of these mods...the one i've had the most trbl with is in your post #87.....i've been looking for the vaccu-formed 50. cal machine guns...and as i've read futher i noticed you made them and we're offering them for sale...is this still true ?....and if so how may i purchase them?

keep up the good work
thanks in advance
It's always great to hear that there will be more well finished, scale looking Corsairs out there, and I really hope I can get the opportunity to meet some of you someday, and fly our Corsairs together.

As for the machine guns: I have turned over my molds to Dan Gipe, who is the current owner of Wing Mfg. Dan is a member of my club (ThunderBirds R/C Club of Kalamazoo/ Galesburg, MI). Wing Mfg produces MANY scale add on parts for warbirds, including the drop tanks I mentioned a few posts ago. So, Dan will be selling these (altho not yet listed on his web-site) for $5 a set + shipping. He will bring some to sell at the Toledo show (Wing Mfg. booth).
I have been selling a few sets for him also. My price is the same, but I include some instructions AND a scale size (1/8) drawing of the wing underside. I charge $5 for Priority Mail/ delivery confimation shipping, for a total of $10 (for 1 set, additional sets do not need extra shipping charges). Due to the fact that these are a low cost, nil profit item (not worth the time it takes to advertise/ package/ take to post office/ etc.), I now only accept payment via verified PayPal (which will include your shipping address with payment notication) on these, as it simplifies the process. I would prefer that PayPal funding does not originate from your credit card, as PayPal takes a cut out those payments. If you can make a non-credit card funded PayPal paymet, send it to ''[email protected]'' and I will get them out to you. If you absolutely must use a credit card, e-mail me at the address above and I will provide you with a different e-mail address, which you can make payment to.

Thanks, and hope to see some of you this coming summer. Still looking for a warbird flying somewhere near US 41, between Gary, IN and Madisonville, KY, Labor Day weekend. Let me know.

Corsairjock,

Are the machine guns still available? I searched on the Wing Mfg site, and was not able to find them.

Thanks, Paul
Old 01-07-2011, 11:11 PM
  #1344  
SMUGator
 
SMUGator's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Seattle WA
Posts: 1,412
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods

Mine has been in primer waiting for panel lines and details for 2 years. I imagine that it will wait another year based on my boat project list.
Old 01-08-2011, 02:29 AM
  #1345  
CorsairJock
Thread Starter
My Feedback: (90)
 
CorsairJock's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Parchment, MI
Posts: 3,219
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods

ORIGINAL: pcarbin
Corsairjock,... Are the machine guns still available? I searched on the Wing Mfg site, and was not able to find them.
Thanks, Paul
I don't think Dan ever listed them on his site, you would need to contact him (email), but I think he no longer makes them. I haven't talked to him in quite awhile, but I suspect that his business (like most other R/C kit makers) is doing poorly since the great recession started over 2 years ago.
Bottom line: sorry, I think they are all gone, and won't be available again.
Old 01-10-2011, 01:49 AM
  #1346  
hoonnz
 
hoonnz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND
Posts: 106
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods

Hey Tom

These projects do tend to stagnate for long periods, my Corsair did as well. But NZ5385 is all but finished now, just needs the nose art and serial numbers; final fitting of the batteries, receiver, and external air connector which will go in the opening under the nose with the remote glow connector and fuel dot. Oh and I have to paint inside the wheel wells etc.
I want to add the radio masts, and the lights under the wings, but they can wait till after the test flight and settling-in is out of the way.

The weight came out at 10lbs dry ready to fly and the CG is not too bad, just 1/2" too far back before I have played about with battery placement etc. so I'm very happy with that.

I have experimented with weathering and dirtying, and the beat-up appearance was helped a bit when we had a major earthquake here in September and falling stuff struck the fuselage in several spots. Fortunately only glancing blows and no real damage - very lucky.

Here are some pics of the plane; and also the remote glow clip I made as commercial ones are to big for the clearance available in the cowl.
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Ur52463.jpg
Views:	88
Size:	78.0 KB
ID:	1545129   Click image for larger version

Name:	Cx75785.jpg
Views:	82
Size:	78.4 KB
ID:	1545130   Click image for larger version

Name:	Hm24949.jpg
Views:	85
Size:	89.8 KB
ID:	1545131   Click image for larger version

Name:	Xr45497.jpg
Views:	83
Size:	115.8 KB
ID:	1545132   Click image for larger version

Name:	Tf49419.jpg
Views:	92
Size:	93.2 KB
ID:	1545133   Click image for larger version

Name:	Lb46773.jpg
Views:	107
Size:	99.4 KB
ID:	1545134   Click image for larger version

Name:	Sv37629.jpg
Views:	110
Size:	79.7 KB
ID:	1545135   Click image for larger version

Name:	Ut65258.jpg
Views:	95
Size:	87.3 KB
ID:	1545136  

Click image for larger version

Name:	Zx42279.jpg
Views:	96
Size:	75.2 KB
ID:	1545137   Click image for larger version

Name:	Qw92464.jpg
Views:	91
Size:	63.5 KB
ID:	1545138  
Old 01-27-2011, 04:16 PM
  #1347  
budmo
Member
 
budmo's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods

I dont know if anyone has covered this...

I used Elmer's white glue to add somedetail to my robart wheels to make them more Corsair looking.


Update: After having some of these little blobs of glue come off, I would recommend using thick CA or epoxy for this mod.


Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Gd93741.jpg
Views:	84
Size:	56.5 KB
ID:	1554258  
Old 01-27-2011, 07:12 PM
  #1348  
saramos
 
saramos's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Northridge, CA
Posts: 3,050
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods

Very cool[sm=thumbs_up.gif]!

Old 01-28-2011, 04:36 PM
  #1349  
budmo
Member
 
budmo's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods

progress pic - anyone have any good advice about hinging the gear doors?


Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Bz78657.jpg
Views:	90
Size:	59.4 KB
ID:	1554802  
Old 01-28-2011, 04:42 PM
  #1350  
Chad Veich
My Feedback: (60)
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Litchfield Park, AZ
Posts: 7,674
Likes: 0
Received 25 Likes on 23 Posts
Default RE: 1/8 scale TopFlite Corsair Mods

Hi Budmo,

Your Corsair is looking very nice. I hope to see it at a One Eighth Air Force event at some point in the future. May I ask the diameter of the static prop and where you acquired it? I need one for my 1/8 scale Hellcat!

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.