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Originally posted by Rollier13 View PostDoes someone use Spektrum RC and AS3x recept ? what settings do you use for gain values ?Hugh "Wildman" Wiedman
Hangar: Mig 29 "Cobra", 8S EuroFighter-Bronze Tiger, A-10 Arctic, F18 Canadian & Tiger Meet, 8S F16 Wild Weasel, 8S F4 Jolly Rodgers & Blue Angel, 1600 Corsair & Spitfire, B-24, Stinger 90, Avanti. Extreme Flight-FW-190 Red Tulip, Slick 60, 62" Extra 300, 62" MXS Heavy Metal, 62" Edge Demonstrator. FMS-SU-30,1700mm P-51, Corsair, Viper, Beast Bi-Plane 60", P2 Bi-Plane, P51.
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Rollier13, Welcome to Hobby Squawk.
Your Gear Sequencing is correct.
It will vary with voltage available, but slower to retract up and more quickly to the fully down position is good.
Best, LBI solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
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Hi all, I am new to the forum and the hobby as well. I started RC flight about a year ago, am still learning but I really love it.
I bought this beautiful warbird and had my maiden. Unforunately I broke the landing gear couple times prehaps because of my poor control of speed on that I admit I need to sharpen my skills.
However, the landing gear is so fragile and I think some people already mentioned the weak point is the pin connecting the gear and the retract.
Forgive me I haven't read all the previous posts as there are thousands of them so my question is whether there is a fix for that pin? Any after market part to purchase or any mod suggestion?
Thank you all.
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ILoveTomcat Welcome to Hobby Squawk, Sir. Happy to have you onboard.
The 1600 mm Corsair LG are good as long as you are making good landings.
It has been written many times in this forum that your landing approach and touchdown should be at flying speeds for the wind condition with this airframe.
That said, there is steel 4 & 5 mm diameter music wire available on the Interweb and possibly at your local ACE hardware.
These can be cut and ground to the same dimensions as the OEM parts.
Additionally, these are not as brittle and should bend rather than break in the event of a poor landing.
The real key will be improving your landing techniques, which certainly applies to me, as well.
Best, LBI solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
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So I don’t know if anyone has tried it, but I was gifted a Top Fight 60 size Corsair, mostly framed, partially sheeted. I have the old Robart pneumatic gear which go with it….not a fan of those old style pneumatic (old design). Wondering if this retractable unit in this bird would also fit mine. It’s at a point where some changes won’t be too tough. What’s the difference between the main gear unit and the one with the controller.
Going electric, not gas or nitro.
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Originally posted by rifleman_btx View PostI would worry about the durability, I would go with eflite retracts personally.
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Ive been silent for a bit,,,,, but here is my 2 cents worth. I have fms and freewing planes if u fly(no land on crappy places) u will break gear.... not always ur landing.is the cause,,, a small rock or divot can be painful... at times its simply the worm drive bends useing our imagination ,, make an unbreakable gear.. and land bad(whatever the reason) and ya fancy gear pulls outa the foam,,, ALWAYS A WEAK POINT Fly in better places( me) or get better at landing..... best and most fun option.
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Originally posted by F22trainer View PostGreat minds think alike- started looking at those after I made the above post, again wondering about fit and could I use the Robart struts with those. Whacha think?
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Guys we had our static display at the local airport fly - in - day., As typical this summer it started off rainy and windy but ended on a sunny note. I displayed my Corsair and FW-190 and had many comments on the scale weathering. Many said it looked like I had shrunk the full size. Made all those months painting and weathering worth it.
Davegee many months ago asked for a picture with me in it so he could tell that I'm not a Robot. So Davegee I have included a photo of me and also a photo of my scale buddy and his 1/4 scale Spitfire. Only took him 8 yrs to build it. He is a recently retired surgeon, so his work is impeccable. I still tease him about being slow on his build. Our wives put up with a lot when we get together. So now that the airshow is over and if the weather agrees I'm ready to maiden this Corsair Elbee, Davegee, and any others, my scale buddy may get involved in a group build this winter with us...................... Best Regards, Rex
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Originally posted by jetfool View PostGuys we had our static display at the local airport fly - in - day., As typical this summer it started off rainy and windy but ended on a sunny note. I displayed my Corsair and FW-190 and had many comments on the scale weathering. Many said it looked like I had shrunk the full size. Made all those months painting and weathering worth it.
Davegee many months ago asked for a picture with me in it so he could tell that I'm not a Robot. So Davegee I have included a photo of me and also a photo of my scale buddy and his 1/4 scale Spitfire. Only took him 8 yrs to build it. He is a recently retired surgeon, so his work is impeccable. I still tease him about being slow on his build. Our wives put up with a lot when we get together. So now that the airshow is over and if the weather agrees I'm ready to maiden this Corsair Elbee, Davegee, and any others, my scale buddy may get involved in a group build this winter with us...................... Best Regards, Rex
Good luck with the maiden, whenever that occurs. Glad to hear it was so well received by the folks attending the show, as well it should be!
Davegee
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Hey guys, just joined the forum! I bought this corsair at a swap meet, it had a broken left gear that I fixed and a few other issues. It flies really good!
I have a question. When I got this plane the gear doors and servo were missing. I got the gear doors but I can't find a servo that will work for them, every servo I try is too tall and the strut hits it when the gear is retracted. Does anybody know what servo they use or one that will work??
Thanks guys.
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Originally posted by Cropduster7 View PostHey guys, just joined the forum! I bought this corsair at a swap meet, it had a broken left gear that I fixed and a few other issues. It flies really good!
I have a question. When I got this plane the gear doors and servo were missing. I got the gear doors but I can't find a servo that will work for them, every servo I try is too tall and the strut hits it when the gear is retracted. Does anybody know what servo they use or one that will work??
Thanks guys.
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