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Post by Dr. Evil on Dec 19, 2012 23:53:25 GMT -4
OK...I have an addiction problem, it never ends I guess. Here is my next plane on its way......I need help!
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Post by Chris Reibert on Dec 20, 2012 0:06:53 GMT -4
You need to fly your first one dude!!! I'm gonna come down there and fly it for you lol Get that Trogan tearing up the sky Drew! Corsairs are beautiful!
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Post by Dr. Evil on Dec 20, 2012 0:25:33 GMT -4
LOL.... I told you I have a problem!
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Post by Dr. Evil on Dec 20, 2012 19:18:33 GMT -4
I've decided to hold off on my purchase of the Corsair that I so much wanted but after talking to a few of my buddies...they all said that bird may be too much of a plane for me to handle at this point. That said, I am picking up a P51 Mustang instead and will continue to fly my T-28. Until my skill level increases, I will have my Corsair one day when the time is right. note: this is not my photo but the same plane I am picking up.
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Post by sgmason on Dec 20, 2012 20:42:49 GMT -4
I have been contemplating the Parkzone P-47D BNF but I have been reading that warbirds aren't the best thing to start with I did more less just jump right into a 600 heli so fore thought isn't my best point ;D Most of the parts I want for my 600 are out of stock so if something doesn't get stocked soon I will most likely go for it
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Post by Dr. Evil on Dec 20, 2012 23:43:52 GMT -4
I have been contemplating the Parkzone P-47D BNF but I have been reading that warbirds aren't the best thing to start with I did more less just jump right into a 600 heli so fore thought isn't my best point ;D Most of the parts I want for my 600 are out of stock so if something doesn't get stocked soon I will most likely go for it George, I was the same way....LOL... I also jump right into a ccpm when I was told to start with a fp. My first heli was a 450 size 6 channel Erazor. I learned the hard way but oh well had fun while doing it and to me thats all that matters. Anyways, if you're going for your first plane...may I suggest the T-28. I think you will really like it, I went with the Parkzone brand. They're fairly easy to fly, look into it. I posted mine on here...go and check out the pics.
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Post by sgmason on Dec 21, 2012 2:34:44 GMT -4
I looked at the T-28 too, but the style of the P-47D just grabs my imagination more. It brings back memories of the old WWII movies I liked so much as a kid. Of course the Corsair is still my favorite WWII plane, but if I ever got one I would want to do the full balsa and covering build with a nitro engine, or even better a true radial engine
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Post by Valkman on Dec 21, 2012 6:11:45 GMT -4
Good choice. The Corsair is one of my favs, but I would wan't something a bit more tame to start flying planks on! As said they are warbirds, not trainers. I will look into your t-28. Have you much flights done on her yet? Im wondering how it handles hard landing lol
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Post by rcdude07 on Dec 21, 2012 8:42:22 GMT -4
I have been contemplating the Parkzone P-47D BNF but I have been reading that warbirds aren't the best thing to start with I did more less just jump right into a 600 heli so fore thought isn't my best point ;D Most of the parts I want for my 600 are out of stock so if something doesn't get stocked soon I will most likely go for it Yes, warbirds are way too much plane for a first or even a second plane for a new plank pilot. Warbirds have a tendency to nose over while rolling on the ground due to their LG stance and CG locations, typical warbirds require constant flying even on landing, their tails jump up off the ground before there's sufficient airspeed and if you pull up too soon you'll tip stall her (most warbirds will go over on the lift wing tip). With that being said, the PZ T-28 both parkflyer and micro size are very stable warbirds to get stated with. They fly slower, are way more stable and are tricycle gear. Not to mention the full scale ones were a trainer.
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Post by rcdude07 on Dec 21, 2012 8:42:47 GMT -4
OK...I have an addiction problem, it never ends I guess. Here is my next plane on its way......I need help! Hangar9, going big are you? At least do your own CS and get away from the ARF CS. I'd rather see 5 r/c Corsairs with slightly different CSes than 5 all the same.
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Post by rcdude07 on Dec 21, 2012 8:45:47 GMT -4
I looked at the T-28 too, but the style of the P-47D just grabs my imagination more. It brings back memories of the old WWII movies I liked so much as a kid. Of course the Corsair is still my favorite WWII plane, but if I ever got one I would want to do the full balsa and covering build with a nitro engine, or even better a true radial engine Forget nitro engines man. I got my Top Flite P-40E kit, was going to plan for a Saito 100 four stroke, but it was brought to my attention that a DLE20 gas engine is less expensive than the Saito both up front and long term. Now Evolution has a 10cc gas engine for 40 size planes. Heck, I may convert my .60 Great Planes Extra 300 to a DLE20 from a Saito 91 it's been running for 12 years if all goes well on my P-40.
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Post by rcdude07 on Dec 21, 2012 9:03:28 GMT -4
Another good choice would be the micro Corsair or the parkflyer size Corsair. The only down side i've heard on the micro was the external aileron servos getting hung/caught on the grass if you remove the LG.
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Post by Dr. Evil on Dec 21, 2012 9:59:41 GMT -4
Good choice. The Corsair is one of my favs, but I would wan't something a bit more tame to start flying planks on! As said they are warbirds, not trainers. I will look into your t-28. Have you much flights done on her yet? Im wondering how it handles hard landing lol @joe, flew it a few times and its a good stable plane as mentioned. The T-28 is a forgiven plane, well atleast when I mess up...lol. Even with hard landings since I don't have retracts, it doesn't posses any issues. The reason I am walking away from the Hanger9 .50 Corsair is because the two bad combinations which are.....1st...its a balsa plane and 2nd...its a Corsair...LOL. With my current limited skill of flying, the Corsair is said to be a hard plane to fly mainly take offs and landings so with those two combinations I will destroy it. The fact that most warbirds are "tail dragger" to start with (very different than a tricycle landing gear style), the Corsair has a fairly short fuse with a high angle of attack. The way it was described to me is that the nose is pointed higher than others which makes take offs and landings alittle harder. Now don't get me wrong, I love the looks of the Corsair and it's the reason why I wanted one to start with but knowning those facts I am now learning alot more about them. The P51 Mustang is from Airfield a 1400mm plane, a little bigger than my T-28 which is fine...I wanted a bigger bird anyway. I am told that the P51 is a bit easier to handle even the fact that it's still a tail dragger, it is said to be better for me currently and the fact that it is a foamy/epo...I can crash it and glue the damn thing back together unlike a balsa. So the advise to me was to get use to this P51, fly it and get the feel of a tail dragger and if I still want a Corsair....get a foamy so if it crashes and it will....LOL....I can fix it. At some point (hopefully), my flying skills will improve to a point where I can go with a balsa Corsair...atleast thats the plan. @rcdude, we need to get up with each other sometimes since you're fairly close to me. I can use all the advise about planes since you've be flying alot longer than me and now that planes are growing on me..I can certainly use em. ;D
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Post by Dr. Evil on Dec 21, 2012 10:28:01 GMT -4
Another good choice would be the micro Corsair or the parkflyer size Corsair. The only down side i've heard on the micro was the external aileron servos getting hung/caught on the grass if you remove the LG. I've considered the Parkzone but for the money, I think I am going with a FMS which is basically an Airfield. Here is a pic.
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Post by doc121 on Dec 21, 2012 14:07:27 GMT -4
I don't remember who said it but if you are going with a warbird pick one with tricycle landing gear. They are easier to land, generally have a LITTLE more ground clearance for the prop, & CG issues are not so big a matter. That said I will still stick with the statement I made about the PZ Corsair. I have one fly it regularly & it is a very forgiving taildragger. Also there are a number of smaller foamy F4U models out there that are a great choice for someone just getting into warplanes. +1 Dr. Evil on foamys being way easier to repair. Of course this is only my opinion.
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