TF Giant Scale Corsair
01-07-2003, 08:28 PM
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I have not started this kit yet but would appreciate anyone who has built this plane please provide some feedback on building tips, engine size, retracts etc. Any feedback greatly appreciated and thanks in advance.
01-07-2003, 10:05 PM
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Hooked-On-RC---it's one great-flying plane.
Do you get High Flight Magazine? There are some VERY GOOD tips in the Spring, 2001 issue. The 2 I like most are the internal aileron system, and the CG recommendations (1/2" forward of recommended). I HIGHLY recommend that you get a copy of that mag, if you don't already have it.
Also, the flap hinging methods (allowing the hinge point to extend just a bit below the surfaces) is a good one, wish I would have incorprated that on mine.
I used a 3.2 ci gas engine (first a Fox, then a First Place), and the horsepower was just right---definetely NOT underpowered, but not grossly overpowered, either. A 3 blade, 19 x 11n mejzlik and Tru-Turn dome topped it off nicely.
I used a Fiberglass cowl, also---couldn't face the prospect of gluing those plastic rings together and having it come out looking good. I've since seen some very nice examples of folks who did use the supplied cowling and they looked very good.
Glassed and painted, mine weighed 27 pounds with 4 pounds (!!) of noseweight.
Use the retracts they recommend--no problems (over 200 flights).
Re-inforce the structural connection between the vertical stabilizer and the fuselage----when (not "IF"--at least in my case until I learned about her ground handling) you nose over, that area takes a beating, and it needs to be a VERY solid area structurally. That was the only "mediocre" portion of the structure.
Along those lines, the top of the rudder, between the hinge line and the aerodynamic counterbalance, is a weak point that could use better structure to carry the "flip-over" loads. Extending the rudder leading edge stock continuously all the way to the top of the rudder somehow would be very smart, and help eliminate this weak area.
Hopefully other folks will chime in for you on this one, and we'll both learn something!!
Do you get High Flight Magazine? There are some VERY GOOD tips in the Spring, 2001 issue. The 2 I like most are the internal aileron system, and the CG recommendations (1/2" forward of recommended). I HIGHLY recommend that you get a copy of that mag, if you don't already have it.
Also, the flap hinging methods (allowing the hinge point to extend just a bit below the surfaces) is a good one, wish I would have incorprated that on mine.
I used a 3.2 ci gas engine (first a Fox, then a First Place), and the horsepower was just right---definetely NOT underpowered, but not grossly overpowered, either. A 3 blade, 19 x 11n mejzlik and Tru-Turn dome topped it off nicely.
I used a Fiberglass cowl, also---couldn't face the prospect of gluing those plastic rings together and having it come out looking good. I've since seen some very nice examples of folks who did use the supplied cowling and they looked very good.
Glassed and painted, mine weighed 27 pounds with 4 pounds (!!) of noseweight.
Use the retracts they recommend--no problems (over 200 flights).
Re-inforce the structural connection between the vertical stabilizer and the fuselage----when (not "IF"--at least in my case until I learned about her ground handling) you nose over, that area takes a beating, and it needs to be a VERY solid area structurally. That was the only "mediocre" portion of the structure.
Along those lines, the top of the rudder, between the hinge line and the aerodynamic counterbalance, is a weak point that could use better structure to carry the "flip-over" loads. Extending the rudder leading edge stock continuously all the way to the top of the rudder somehow would be very smart, and help eliminate this weak area.
Hopefully other folks will chime in for you on this one, and we'll both learn something!!
01-10-2003, 05:20 AM
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saito 450 fits right in the cowl...great engine for this bird...redo flaps....i wish i could explain what you need to do...but look around for better method's and use your best judgment....remember....no hard turns with this plane as well...tail will stop fly'n...
01-12-2003, 12:44 AM
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Search for 'sagacity' or 'corsair' or 'US_41'. I have plastered this forum and Flightlines with the stories and photos of my experience with this plane. She's magnificent.
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