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12-27-2022, 06:09 PM
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Posted By ram3500-RCU

Per full scale, the tire protruded through the...

Per full scale, the tire protruded through the gear doors when retracted. This is normal. However, the yoke should not. The strut provided by Darrel was too long by 1 inch as I remember. I sent many...
12-09-2021, 07:33 PM
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Posted By ram3500-RCU

Thank you Chris. It has been an honor to meet so...

Thank you Chris. It has been an honor to meet so many wonderfully talented people via the CARF Corsair and P-47.
12-08-2021, 04:50 PM
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Posted By ram3500-RCU

end of an era

Hello my Corsair loving friends. My brother Brian and I started this thread some 10 years ago in order to help other builders wanting to enhance their Corsairs with details befitting of such a great...
02-04-2021, 10:55 AM
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Posted By ram3500-RCU

First time as a separate unit. The flap system...

First time as a separate unit. The flap system ready for the cable guides. I do all of this before cutting them apart....
02-02-2021, 07:33 AM
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Posted By ram3500-RCU

Another view. ...

Another view.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/cowl_flaps_2_71d2efe344a095ebd6dd85db4f15caf10d8b667c.jpg
02-02-2021, 07:26 AM
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Posted By ram3500-RCU

Another cowl flap system coming together. ...

Another cowl flap system coming together.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/20210202_100352_b037fe28f6223ea5ceb389f7256db11a019cd437.jpg
Ready for hinges.
02-14-2019, 09:11 PM
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Posted By ram3500-RCU

Thanks for stopping Franky. My brother is my...

Thanks for stopping Franky. My brother is my "wing man". He builds all the parts and systems related to the wings. I'll check with him on the source of those hinges and post here.
02-11-2019, 07:56 PM
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Posted By ram3500-RCU

Still in the works. I'll post here when I have...

Still in the works. I'll post here when I have something to share.
Thank you for the post.
01-16-2019, 06:06 PM
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Posted By ram3500-RCU

These are actual numbers they are machined to....

These are actual numbers they are machined to. Shortest is the upper port side, middle one is the lower port side.
01-16-2019, 05:58 PM
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Posted By ram3500-RCU

Yes I do. They are as follows: .718" .812"...

Yes I do. They are as follows:

.718"
.812"
.875"

Same for 215/250
01-13-2019, 06:45 PM
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Posted By ram3500-RCU

Sure. Here are the color codes. ANA 606 Semi...

Sure. Here are the color codes.
ANA 606 Semi Gloss Sea Blue
ANA 607 Non-Specular Sea Blue
ANA 608 Intermediate Blue
ANA 601 Insignia White

606 top wings & tail plane & Fuselage sides
607...
01-13-2019, 06:33 PM
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Posted By ram3500-RCU

I have a friend doing it this winter. It fits.

I have a friend doing it this winter. It fits.
12-24-2018, 07:22 PM
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Posted By ram3500-RCU

Single servo on the elevator works just fine. The...

Single servo on the elevator works just fine. The extra servo in the tail requires about 16oz more in the nose to balance. I have used War Bird Colors with good results. Clean the surface well then...
12-21-2018, 08:35 AM
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Posted By ram3500-RCU

Also, we put the battery in the wing to keep the...

Also, we put the battery in the wing to keep the wiring as short as possible.
12-21-2018, 08:33 AM
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Posted By ram3500-RCU

I agree on the contributions to the thread. As...

I agree on the contributions to the thread. As for the battery, you will indeed want to use the Lipo over A123 for the higher voltage. It makes a difference. Neither system uses much in Amp hr. A...
12-21-2018, 08:27 AM
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Posted By ram3500-RCU

BTW, our Top Gun entry, a few years back, was...

BTW, our Top Gun entry, a few years back, was just north of 70lbs. It was museum scale for static, folding wing, 250 Moki, and had a complex smoke system to puff smoke out the discharge shutes as the...
12-21-2018, 08:16 AM
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Posted By ram3500-RCU

Difference is averaging about 10 lbs. The...

Difference is averaging about 10 lbs. The hydrolic version being more with the system and baby oil bladder. The electric version is a little lighter. Flight is the same, providing you use the correct...
09-13-2018, 12:53 PM
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Posted By ram3500-RCU

We install a service hatch in the bottom of the...

We install a service hatch in the bottom of the wing. In it we put the gear and retract power switches, the charging ports for same, and the air gauge and filler for the gear doors. Pictures of all...
09-13-2018, 12:48 PM
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Posted By ram3500-RCU

Yes. It is best powered by the 7.4V liPo. We keep...

Yes. It is best powered by the 7.4V liPo. We keep the wing battery in the wing (plenty of room) to keep the wiring short. It comes with it's own control box that is connected to it's own battery, and...
03-10-2018, 08:56 AM
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Posted By ram3500-RCU

As for our building gallery set, we are doing a...

As for our building gallery set, we are doing a little more organizing and adding some more pictures and will have it available in a short while. I'll keep you posted here when we are ready to ship...
03-10-2018, 08:19 AM
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Posted By ram3500-RCU

Good question Mike. I originally wanted to use...

Good question Mike. I originally wanted to use Down and Locked drivers because of the good results I have had with Mitch's products. I tried using them in on each side, much like you would air...
03-05-2018, 05:24 PM
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Posted By ram3500-RCU

I'm a little Leary of these "social media" sites...

I'm a little Leary of these "social media" sites as it seems they are being manipulated by their reators and employees. Text, email, and phone calls are still best IMO.

On another subject, my...
03-05-2018, 07:53 AM
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Posted By ram3500-RCU

I don't blame you. We're it not for all my kids...

I don't blame you. We're it not for all my kids and grandkids, I wouldn't either. It I easier to post on from my phone though. I will get caught up with posting those pictures here. I downloaded the...
03-04-2018, 06:00 PM
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Posted By ram3500-RCU

Install of pitot tube.

Install of pitot tube.
03-04-2018, 05:57 PM
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Posted By ram3500-RCU

Pitot tube.

Pitot tube.
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