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sterling f4u-1 corsair
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sterling f4u-1 corsair
found one for sale looks unflown no engine 36 inch wingspan what engine does it take is this something a beginner can fly thanks
michael1963- Beginner Poster
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Re: sterling f4u-1 corsair
It's a really cool control line model, however being as it's a low wing full fuse it's probably not best for a beginner. If the price is right buy it then build a profile to learn on. My guess it was designed around a .35 size engine. I also think it was designed for carrier flying.
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Re: sterling f4u-1 corsair
Or this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sterling-1-2A-Corsair-Wood-Kit-/300930400126?nma=true&si=vozT7rHcA4pdI8cSJ4DiF1mXF9k%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 ?
That's the later version, for either R/C or C/L. Box mentions an .09 or .10, TeeDee .049 as bare minimum.
In either case box or plans should recommend an engine size.
That's the later version, for either R/C or C/L. Box mentions an .09 or .10, TeeDee .049 as bare minimum.
In either case box or plans should recommend an engine size.
ahrma_581- Gold Member
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Re: sterling f4u-1 corsair
My father was an Aviation Machinist Mate in WW II. He use to work on the F-4U engines. I have a neat picture somewhere of him standing next to one with the engine cowling open. Very cool plane.
anm2- Gold Member
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Re: sterling f4u-1 corsair
ahrma_581 wrote:Or this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sterling-1-2A-Corsair-Wood-Kit-/300930400126?nma=true&si=vozT7rHcA4pdI8cSJ4DiF1mXF9k%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 ?
That's the later version, for either R/C or C/L. Box mentions an .09 or .10, TeeDee .049 as bare minimum.
In either case box or plans should recommend an engine size.
The later Sterling Kit makes a good looking airplane, but like it's older, larger sibling, is not a good choice for a first airplane. If you could use another model to get in some training, either Corsair ought to fly just fine.
The main reservation I'd have about this kit...as far as a beginner would be concerned...is it's construction. It's built using what I grew up calling "Bird Cage Construction" : a frame of bulkheads and stringers covered by silkspan or sheet balsa. This creates a very strong and light frame, but is a major pain to repair following a crash.
I built this one back in the 1980's and flew it 3 channel with ailerons, elevator, and throttle. I used a throttle banded Cox .09 which powered it like a sport model, and it was a good-natured airplane in spite of the heavy radio gear I had to use.
An engine failure at launch (crappy fuel...NEVER use crappy fuel except to clean parts!) caused it to snap into the ground. I repaired most of the damage, but it was set aside as other projects pushed it to Hangar Queen status. I intend to finish the repairs and fly it as an engineless slope-soarer on some of our local levees.
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