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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-04-2013, 06:34 AM
Replies: 751
Views: 148,131
Posted By MRadu

Hello Tlroliff If you go back here on my thread...

Hello Tlroliff
If you go back here on my thread you'll see I too wanted to purchase a better cowl for my ARF corsair. Going back you'll see I purchased a "Fiberglass Speciality" cowl for the Top...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-29-2013, 06:12 AM
Replies: 751
Views: 148,131
Posted By MRadu

Thanks 3Dflight, The updates are good to know. ...

Thanks 3Dflight,
The updates are good to know.
I have another video of this Corsair flying.
http://youtu.be/TLZDE_2ci9c
I did not know I was being filmed and it is a little long.
This was...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-18-2013, 04:37 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 148,131
Posted By MRadu

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread

I must apologize as now I have balanced my plane correctly with gear up and upside down.
I finished the tail doors and all lights.
My Top Flite Corsair is just slightly under 38 lbs the wing...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-17-2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 148,131
Posted By MRadu

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread

Wow Warbirdman,
I now have completed my Top Flite Giant ARF Corsair. Well I still have to do some weathering painting.
I plan on flying this Saturday at Woodland Davis RC field.
First this...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-07-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 148,131
Posted By MRadu

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread

Congratulation Warbird man,
I'm going out this week to maiden mine. I don't think I'll have video or photos however I'll try.
Again great job.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-14-2013, 08:02 AM
Replies: 751
Views: 148,131
Posted By MRadu

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread

Warbird Man,

I was looking closely at the photo in your last post, the front of your Corsair. Did I see that your main wheel doors have scale hinges? Did you make the modification from the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-13-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 751
Views: 148,131
Posted By MRadu

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread

Warbird Man,

Your tail wheel looks very clean and solid. My tail hook is not as strong as yours. I'll have to figure a way to sure mine up. I'm using servos for the retract wheel and the tail...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-26-2013, 08:21 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 148,131
Posted By MRadu

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread

Warbird Man,

Glad to see you're back up and running! Nice job on the dummy engine.

I'm about to work on my dummy engine as well. I to use a dremel. As for gluing I'm sure the siliconized...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-19-2013, 03:04 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 148,131
Posted By MRadu

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread

Warbird Man,

I have made a new build thread of my own. So as to document my entire building process and ask questions. It is called
Corsair F4U-1A Top Flite Giant ARF Modifications. I'll...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-19-2013, 03:01 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 148,131
Posted By MRadu

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread

Hello Bob,

You are more of a master than I. Thanks, I was referring to the time you completed you Corsair. I'm beginning to evaluate features in light of time to get this bird flying.

...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-16-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 148,131
Posted By MRadu

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread

Cole,

When are you going to start on your Corsair? I'll make double parts for you and I. That is if you are starting soon. I want to take this Corsair to Castle Airport in May. This is an...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-16-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 148,131
Posted By MRadu

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread

B-Squared,

Thank you for your comment. My hatch on this Corsair is my first attempt. Please keep us up to date on you build on your Super Corsair. Or are you posting on another thread?
Yes...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-16-2013, 08:14 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 148,131
Posted By MRadu

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread

Bob T,

Thank you for following along and the kind words. Your Corsair is great! I'll bet you were finished and ready to fly much faster than I will be with this plane.
I'm thinking I...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-16-2013, 08:07 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 148,131
Posted By MRadu

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread

KNowAceHere,

Thank you for the appreciation. It is because of comments like yours that make me want to keep posting. I'm happy with the outcome so far. My plan is to finish in April of this...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-16-2013, 12:21 AM
Replies: 751
Views: 148,131
Posted By MRadu

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread

Photos 1,2 and 3 show what the access hatch looks like with first coat of primer. I think the hatch will still require some more finishing touches before final paint.

Also note the red square...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-16-2013, 12:20 AM
Replies: 751
Views: 148,131
Posted By MRadu

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread

Once the glue was dry and fully cured. I had to make several coats of Bondo to raise the level of the fuselage to meet the hatch cover. After the Bondo dried I sanded smooth.
Photos 4 and 6 show...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-16-2013, 12:18 AM
Replies: 751
Views: 148,131
Posted By MRadu

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread

After three failed attempts at the access panel this is what I came up with. It will still need some work at final touch up’s.

Photos 1 - 3 show a shaped wood piece that I mounted to the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-16-2013, 12:16 AM
Replies: 751
Views: 148,131
Posted By MRadu

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread

Now with the tank i place I can see the space to where I can make the access hatch.
At first, I wanted to place the fuel access to the top of the fuselage, however, the air tank is in that...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-16-2013, 12:15 AM
Replies: 751
Views: 148,131
Posted By MRadu

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread

Next I needed to install the fuel tank in order to evaluate the areas where the access hatch will go for the fuel, air and two charging switches. Also because I’m going to pratice a lot I wanted a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-16-2013, 12:13 AM
Replies: 751
Views: 148,131
Posted By MRadu

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread

For the top of the rudder I needed to create an antenna post. I used two pieces of hard wood glued together and shaped the tip. I then cut a slot into the top of the rudder.
After the glued...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-16-2013, 12:12 AM
Replies: 751
Views: 148,131
Posted By MRadu

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread

Having the full size print I can fully see the errors of the tail and rudder.
My trim tab is completely incorrect and I had to remake another. Photos 1 and 2 show this.
Thanks to WarbirdMan and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-16-2013, 12:10 AM
Replies: 751
Views: 148,131
Posted By MRadu

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread

While I let the Bondo dry I started onto the cowl. I wanted to extend the center top section first. Then later I’ll open each of the cowl flaps just a little. After cutting out the the center...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-16-2013, 12:09 AM
Replies: 751
Views: 148,131
Posted By MRadu

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread

Cole,
Yes CA only. I know what your thinking as I thought the same. I used a couple of drops for what I thought was going to be a light tack. When I tried to remove them I was forced to break...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-10-2013, 10:28 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 148,131
Posted By MRadu

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread

Cole,
To answer your question about my post of 197:
I glued the shaped balsa wood fillets to the fiberglass tail tip with CA. Then I used bondo filler to cover the balsa wood fillets.
I used...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-09-2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 148,131
Posted By MRadu

RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread

Cole

I'll make you one. I programmed it into a 3-axis milling machine.

Let me know and I'll give you a price.
How much do you think I should sale it for.
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