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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-04-2019, 01:18 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 638,269
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Nailed it! How did you make them?

Nailed it!
How did you make them?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-26-2019, 03:42 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 638,269
Posted By Chris Nicastro

There are ways to do it. In order to keep it...

There are ways to do it. In order to keep it light you can cut foam and shape it to look like the offset inner panel. You can use balsa and do the same. Combination of balsa and body filler like...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-25-2019, 02:01 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 638,269
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Looks great so far!

Looks great so far!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-03-2019, 10:24 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 638,269
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Ok I have that version too. You need to find a...

Ok I have that version too. You need to find a shoulder bolt with a shoulder length similar too or slightly longer than the width of the your wheel hub. Then you just screw it into the leg with...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-30-2019, 06:34 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 638,269
Posted By Chris Nicastro

BTW, I mentioned the Robart Hellcat gear meant...

BTW, I mentioned the Robart Hellcat gear meant for the new Top Flite Model because it’s the same base model gear just set to 100 degrees. The new production quality is not as good as before. The...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-30-2019, 06:29 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 638,269
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Comparing old verses new yes there are things to...

Comparing old verses new yes there are things to look out for.
The new gear I dealt with on the Hellcat was bound up at the scissor linkage pretty bad. I went through everything including the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-29-2019, 12:21 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 638,269
Posted By Chris Nicastro

10 years service in my TF Corsair with Robart...

10 years service in my TF Corsair with Robart air, no problems.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-31-2019, 06:06 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 638,269
Posted By Chris Nicastro

I’m not sure why you guys are getting such short...

I’m not sure why you guys are getting such short flights. I’ve run the FG84, Ray Mod, with a 24oz tank and can fly 8-10min on 12oz to 15oz. Prop is a Xoar 23x12 and RPM was upper 6K to lower 7K in...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-30-2019, 05:34 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 638,269
Posted By Chris Nicastro

For comparison the TF Corsair tires are 4.5in...

For comparison the TF Corsair tires are 4.5in dia. And it has a 1in. longer wingspan than the H9. The Robart 5in aluminum wheels set for the P-51 are actually very close to 5in so it’s strange the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-27-2019, 11:02 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 638,269
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Air all the way! Most reliable and for sure use...

Air all the way! Most reliable and for sure use large tanks and a smaller one any place you can fit it because the volume makes them more reliable and positive than with less air volume.
Mine are...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-10-2019, 06:11 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 638,269
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Ive installed the FG 84 with zero offset in the...

Ive installed the FG 84 with zero offset in the H9 cowl I modified. Thats on a TF Corsair and it flies fine in all respects. On the H9 Corsair its common to see the left lower cylinder interfere with...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-09-2019, 02:21 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 638,269
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Ive run a Beila 23x12x3 on my modified 84 at...

Ive run a Beila 23x12x3 on my modified 84 at 6880rpm in flight but you may want to try 22x12x3. Something like that would be fine. Some days you will make more or less power so sometimes it will seem...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-01-2018, 08:18 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 638,269
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Two things; if you mount the engine, Saito FG...

Two things; if you mount the engine, Saito FG 84/90, with right thrust comp then you will see interference between the left lower cylinder and the cowl on the left side of the cowl. Second, if you...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-03-2017, 01:43 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 638,269
Posted By Chris Nicastro

There's a gas conversion out of the U.K. I think...

There's a gas conversion out of the U.K. I think it's Morris Motors. That will take care of the issues with the ignition!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-03-2017, 12:02 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 638,269
Posted By Chris Nicastro

The battery pack can be built new from individual...

The battery pack can be built new from individual NiMh cells with high capacity. It's hard to find fresh cells which is what's needed here. Much of the inventory is old but new in stock because LiPo...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-02-2017, 04:02 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 638,269
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Sorry to hear about that issue. My friend has...

Sorry to hear about that issue.
My friend has the same problem with the stock battery pack for the Evo 7 nitro engine.
The older NiMh cells develop internal resistance with age and while they...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-03-2016, 08:53 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 638,269
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Air volume is king when it comes to air retracts....

Air volume is king when it comes to air retracts. Use the large and small Robart bottles together and keep your installation simple and you should have a trouble free set up.
Every air retract...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-31-2016, 05:21 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 638,269
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Question answered: the Saito FG 84 will fit...

Question answered: the Saito FG 84 will fit inside the H9 cowl just barely touching. New cowl arrived for my TF GS Corsair build.

Since my installation is straight the left cylinder will not hit...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-18-2016, 08:03 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 638,269
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Yes, the 12mm insert is used and the hub will fit...

Yes, the 12mm insert is used and the hub will fit the stock engine. I have check fit a Solo hub on the 84. If you have the drive hub drilled for the 30mm 4 bolt pattern you can use one of the tapped...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-02-2016, 05:39 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 638,269
Posted By Chris Nicastro

So I'd like to double check something: the...

So I'd like to double check something: the diameter of the H9 Corsair cowl DOES fit the Saito FG84 WITHOUT the need for mods/blisters IF aligned square?

Just watched this video of this set up and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-28-2015, 08:55 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 638,269
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Monday I had the pleasure of flying the maiden...

Monday I had the pleasure of flying the maiden flight on a friends H9 Corsair with a Saito FG84.
The initial pull as the power comes up was good but topped out early so we know the prop choice was...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-13-2014, 06:44 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 638,269
Posted By Chris Nicastro

lol this coming from the guy that took a CARF...

lol this coming from the guy that took a CARF P-47 ARF/Kit and added a-bazillion rivets!!
Your a Horizon Team member Greg take the lead on this and show your customers how its done!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-04-2014, 09:18 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 638,269
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Here is a link to DM's online store. ...

Here is a link to DM's online store.

http://www.davincimachining.com/index.php/online-store?page=shop.browse&category_id=3

This a ribbed and detailed wheel. They dont offer an actual Corsair...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-03-2014, 09:06 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 638,269
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Want Corsair wheel/gear sticker shock take a look...

Want Corsair wheel/gear sticker shock take a look at Sierra GS gear for the Carf Corsair!

A nice alternative to the Robart wheels are the Davinci Machine wheels with the diamond tread pattern!...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-01-2014, 09:13 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 638,269
Posted By Chris Nicastro

On the outside panels not the inner wing section.

On the outside panels not the inner wing section.
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