RE: Top Flite Giant Corsair ARF Disappeared.
[quote]ORIGINAL: Chris Nicastro While the H9 Corsair looks very nice Im not interested in supporting any more over priced wood and ultrcoat covered ARF's. This TF Corsair was at the top of the range I would pay for a Chinese built ARF. I have several full composite warbirds to build that Ive collected over the years that I must turn my attention back to now. I think I read that the H9 Corsair accepts the same Robart retracts as the TF model. The TF flies fine and Im planning on tuning it up to be more stable in wind. The rudder and elevators will get some attention and Ill work from there. It is nervous in some wind and thats what I want to see if I can dampen out by taking away the free play in the rudder and elevators. Looking at the wing mounting set up it looks like its designed for positive G's more than negative G's. if you pull on the assembly in the fuse you see the flex easily. The wing saddle will distribute the loads so pushing on the assembly makes no difference. So I have to wonder if the reported mount failures were the result of flying inverted or negative G manouvers. [/quote] The Horizon people at Joe Nall said it used a Robart gear specially designed for H9 Corsair, they are painted white!
Posted on: 5/20/2013 6:08 PM by Author "SWORDSN" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: loose pitts style muffler on dle55
Thanks for the info. The coils were put in by a pro so im sure they are metric. I did clean with alcohol. I don't think it is running hot since im running with the cowl off I have noticed that the coils are not as deep as the DLE threads. I may have to install new head. The brace is a good idea to try. Tkanks
Posted on: 2/27/2012 8:14 AM by Author "SWORDSN" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: loose pitts style muffler on dle55
Well I tried the above solutions with the same results. Nord-lock washers and all .Three flights and the muffler was loose again. This muffler is made of alum. Does anyone know of a steel muffler made for this engine?
Posted on: 2/27/2012 6:01 AM by Author "SWORDSN" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: loose pitts style muffler on dle55
I used red loctite which is good to 500 degrees. Do you know the temp of the exhaust gas?
Posted on: 2/22/2012 5:51 AM by Author "SWORDSN" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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loose pitts style muffler on dle55
I can't keep the muffler tight on my DLE55 engine. I have tried blue thread lock, red thread lock, with and without mfg gasket, with and without high heat silicone all with the same results and I have replaced the threads with helix-coils. Does anyone have a fix?
Posted on: 2/21/2012 11:50 AM by Author "SWORDSN" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Marvel Mystery Oil in Air Retracts
What about Marvel mystery oil,any problem using it?
Posted on: 2/11/2012 7:40 AM by Author "SWORDSN" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Bananna hobby b17
Anyone have experience balancing this aircraft,or one like it? 80inch wingspan.
Posted on: 1/23/2012 1:23 PM by Author "SWORDSN" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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RE: Top Flite Giant P47 arf IS coming
Just a word of advise to anyone equiping with DLE55 . Be sure that you get the right muffler. I got the standard J-tec muff. for DLE55 and it clears the firewall by about 1/8 inch. That is not enough. After about 100 flights cracks developed in muff. This was caused by contact with the firewall while running. Be sure that you get the muff designed for DLE55 AND!!! TF P47/P51
Posted on: 1/22/2012 11:06 AM by Author "SWORDSN" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
I like the way that you locked the muff. screws. I will try that on my TF giant scale P47. The muff keeps working loose.
Posted on: 12/20/2011 6:14 PM by Author "SWORDSN" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
I have one too with about the same equip. I will use the 2-blade prop . Plan to start assembly after the 1st
Posted on: 12/20/2011 9:29 AM by Author "SWORDSN" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
I think thats for the muffler exit
Posted on: 12/20/2011 7:24 AM by Author "SWORDSN" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
Holds the wing on like a trainer. Ha!
Posted on: 12/18/2011 6:11 AM by Author "SWORDSN" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: VQ P-61 CONTRUCTION
My mistake I thought you ment VQ
Posted on: 12/16/2011 5:55 AM by Author "SWORDSN" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: VQ P-61 CONTRUCTION
You really need .90 4 strokes or 120s
Posted on: 12/5/2011 4:02 PM by Author "SWORDSN" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: VQ P-61 CONTRUCTION
Based on my experience with the VQ and what I've read about both, the VQ is the best. At least everything but the flaps is better.I put a seperate servo on each flap and it works great.
Posted on: 12/2/2011 5:45 PM by Author "SWORDSN" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: VQ P-61 CONTRUCTION
I'm not thrilled about reverse enginering. Is there another way I could help?
Posted on: 11/28/2011 2:50 PM by Author "SWORDSN" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
Why the big tank?
Posted on: 11/28/2011 2:40 PM by Author "SWORDSN" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: VQ P-61 CONTRUCTION
19lb w/O fuel. I have not weighed it with fuel.
Posted on: 11/20/2011 10:58 AM by Author "SWORDSN" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: VQ P-61 CONTRUCTION
I flew it for the first time yesterday.She fliies like a trainer, very pleased.
Posted on: 11/18/2011 12:47 PM by Author "SWORDSN" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: nickel metal batterys
I may try nic/z in the future,but should you cycle nic/m?
Posted on: 9/6/2011 10:45 AM by Author "SWORDSN" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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nickel metal batterys
Is it necessary to cycle nichel metal batterys?
Posted on: 9/5/2011 9:05 AM by Author "SWORDSN" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: JB Weld gasoline proof
I accidently drilled a hole in a unique size ARF twin tank. Finding a replacement tank is near impossible. I tried ZAP GOO on an old tank and it has been holding for about 10 days. Blowing on the pressure line has no effect. I will be far enough along on assembly soon and be able to test patch while the engine is running. Will advise results.
Posted on: 3/30/2011 6:09 PM by Author "SWORDSN" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Hellcat F6F Wild Hare RC - G-Pete's build and review
What is the finish material paint or film?
Posted on: 3/30/2011 5:52 PM by Author "SWORDSN" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: KMP B-25 CONSTRUCTION.
It's a great flyer,but like any multi-engine aircraft, you need to have reliable engines. You will also need a good set of retracts. The ones supplied with the kit are weak.
Posted on: 3/8/2011 9:39 AM by Author "SWORDSN" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: ASM B-17G Flying Fortress ARF (120
How do you control the door closing speed?
Posted on: 2/13/2011 1:09 PM by Author "SWORDSN" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: ASM B-17G Flying Fortress ARF (120
What a sick feeling. Been there done that!!!
Posted on: 2/12/2011 6:18 PM by Author "SWORDSN" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: breaking in a new motor
What are the problems when the engine is run rich?
Posted on: 1/17/2011 7:43 AM by Author "SWORDSN" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: F/A 18 Hobby Lobby EDF
Well I got one for Christmas. It will be a while b4 I start assembly, I'm working on a VQ P61 for now.
Posted on: 1/9/2011 6:26 PM by Author "SWORDSN" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale
TF has always been tops about making things right.
Posted on: 1/5/2011 2:31 PM by Author "SWORDSN" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: VQ P-61 CONTRUCTION
I think that the 91 4strokes should be fine. I used the same engines on a KMP B25 weighing about 19 lbs. I'm not sure of the weight of my p61 since I've just started assembly. I'm using the Spring Air retracts. I got it all as package deal from a guy that had lost interest. Let me know what you use and how you mount them. I'm not sure which props to use at this time SWORDSN
Posted on: 12/30/2010 10:28 AM by Author "SWORDSN" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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