Top Flite F4U Corsair Giant Scale Kit TOPA0410

Top Flite F4U Corsair Giant Scale Kit TOPA0410

The F4U CORSAIR "Gold Giant Scale Edition" is a WWII, Single Engine Fighter Airplane. This 1/5th Scale Warbird boasts Scale Accuracy, along with the Ease of Assembly made possible by Gold Edition Engineering.

Features

• Top Flite F4U Corsair Giant Scale Kit TOPA0410

• Utilizes Familiar Wood Kit-Building Techniques, Tools and Material

• Precisely Interlocking Parts designed through AUTOCAD, and a Photo

• Illustated Manual help guide modelers through the assembly process

• Kit includes many Precision-Formed Scale Details, such as a Molded Cowling and Canopy.

• In the Air, the Giant F4U Delivers Scale Flying Performance, and its Large Size makes it Easy to See and Appreciate.

• IMAA (International Miniature Aircraft Association) Legal

Specifications

• Wingspan: 86.5"

• Wing Area: 1344.5 square inches

• Fuselage Length: 67"

• Weight:(w/radio): 24-26 lbs

• Wing Loading: 41-44.5 oz/ft

• Scale: 1/5.75

• Airfoil: Fully-Symmetrical Low-Wing (Gull-Style)

• CG: 5-3/4" aft of LE inverted @ fuse with gear DOWN.

• Throws: HI RATE             LO RATE             Incidences:

• Elev         �" each             �" each           Stab 0�

• Rud          2�" each                                Wing 0�

• Ail             1" each            �" each           Engine: 0� down 3� right

• Flaps           1�"                                     Washout: 2� at tip

Contents

• ABS Vacuum-Formed Cowl and Clear Canopy, Pushrods, Full-Scale Plans, 59 Page Photo-Illustrated Instruction Book, All Wood to complete the kit, Decals, Fiberglass Tape and Hardware Package.

Requirements

• Engine: Gas 2.5-4.1 cu in (41-70cc)

• Glow 2.1-2.8 cu in (35-45cc) (do not recommend 5 cyl radial)

• Propeller: Specific to engine purchased, display prop in photo on box is handmade for display only, for flying, a 2-bladed prop is suggested because they are more efficient.

• Engine Mount, 5" Spinner, Fuel Tank 32oz, Gas or Glow Fuel-

• Tubing 36", Easy Filler Fuel Valve for Gas or Glow,

• Radio: 6-7 Channel

• Servos: 3 Standard (1-throttle, 1-tailwheel steering, 1-for retracts)

• 7 High Torque (45 oz-in minimum) (2-ailerons, 2-flaps, 2-elevator, 1-Rudder)

• Y-Harness: 4 (1-ailerons,1-flaps,1-elevator,1-rudder/tailwh steering)

• Servo Wire Extensions (24"): 2

• Switch and Charge Mounting Set, Heavy-Duty Control Horns

• Receiver Battery: 6V, 1200mAh

• Retracts: Main (ROBQ1655) Tailwheel (ROBQ2230)

• Covering: Five Plus 6 Foot Rolls

• Fuelproof Paint: Top Flite LustreKote

• Misc. Items: Two 5" Main Wheels, One 1�" Tailwheel, �" Thick Foam Rubber Padding (HCAQ1050), Twenty-Nine Heavy-Duty Hinge Points Sixteen #6 �" Sheet Metal Screws (for mounting the retracts), 1/4 to 1/5 scale Pilot Figure, Building and Field Equipment.

• A Pull-Pull Cable System for the Steerable Tailwheel

Comments

• This kit can be fiberglassed or covered with film covering.

• After-market parts (retracts, interior, pilot, etc.) are available.

• See the optionals on the Accessory Completion Guide for these items.

• Manual Recommends A 16-24oz Fuel Tank, Use A 32oz For Best Results.

• The US 41 will be plenty of power for the giant Corsair. It is not as impressive as a ST4500 but works quite well once broken in.

• Decal sheet CSRGD01 sold only through GP Manufacturing includes:

• 13" x 7�" Blue & White stars and bars

• 9-1/8" x 5-1/8" Blue & White stars and bars

• 6-1/8" x 1" Yellow script Bayou Baby

• 2�" Yellow boxing Bugs Bunny line art

• 5-7/8" x 2-5/8" Yellow 850

• Two 1�" x �" Black 850

• 1-7/8" x �" Black "Wild Hare Squadron"

• 3/8" White dot

• 6�" x 1-5/8" Black & White instrument panel

• 3/16" black block letters:

• No Step (4), No Push (6), Ammo 50 Cal. (3), Keep Clear (2),

• Use Type D Starting Cartridge, Oil Filler Grade: 1100 12 US Gal

• Marines 49850 F4U-1, Battery Compartment, Fuel 100/130 AN-F-28

• 178 US Gal, Attach APU Here, Pitot Tube Do Not Block, Servo

• Access (2), 24V Input, Hydraulic Fluid Only, Ground Here,

• Static Port, Sump Drain, Canopy Release, First Aid, CO2 Bleeder

• Valve, Stow Tow Hook Here, Life Raft, Air Inlet, Tie-Down

• Link (2), Inspection Access (3), Wing Lock (2), Tow Here (2),

• Jack Point (2), Control Lock (2), Plane Captain Msgt. M Golema,

• Mechanic 2CPO G Morenz.

• Keep Clear (4), No Step (4), No Push (4), Tow Here (4), Jack

• Point (2), Canopy Release (2), Inspection Access (4), Hydraulic

• Fluid Only (2).
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