HELP! Flite Test Master Series Corsair Retracts Wanted

[AeroPointIndustries]

Hey everyone! I'm currently working on a FT Master Series Corsair, and I'm debating on(leaning towards wanting to) add some retracts onto it, since it's a plane I plan on having for as long as possible, and is one of my favorite planes. I'm a teenager, so I'm trying not to spend a ton of money on these retracts, so that also poses a small issue. So I've been looking for retracts for quite some time, but all the ones I find that could be the right size are either discontinued or super expensive(like $250). I was wanting to 3D model some retracts for this, but the whole 90 degree twisting motion makes that incredibly difficult. Does anyone know of any retracts that could fit the master series corsair? I'm just having a really hard time finding some. Thanks!

(This is an older photo. I've done the maiden already and am moving onto paint)

 

[Shurik-1960]

https://aliexpress.ru/popular/retracts-rc.html The maximum weight of your model fits in 600-900 grams. Therefore, I do not see any problems to buy inexpensive retracts for the entire 1 kg-1.5 kg model.. Unless of course you hang a brick to the model.

 

[Shurik-1960]

https://aliexpress.ru/item/10050050...w.productlist.search_results.0.3505b2a42apdgE - 12$!!!

 

[AeroPointIndustries]

https://aliexpress.ru/item/10050050...w.productlist.search_results.0.3505b2a42apdgE - 12$!!!

The only problem with that is that they only rotate the gear up and down, whereas the corsair needs the wheels to be rotated 90ish degrees before getting pulled up into the plane. That's why it's hard for me to find, so if you know of any like that, that'd be great!

 

[Shurik-1960]

Dear modeler

AeroPointIndustries​

! You are not making a copy, but a similar model! Why complicate the life of yourself and the life of the model. The retracts you want weigh much more than regular retracts. The wings will have to be reinforced - that's all. Get used to maintaining the model's weight culture. Do you do it efficiently, and the weight of the model? Maybe it's better to assemble and fly around, and then paint or cover with colored tape. After flying around the model , you will understand : you need to add retracts or better without them .

 

[Crazed Scout Pilot]

Hey i'm a teenager as well! I'm really impressed with your build. You did a really incredible job on your Corsair! How did the maiden go? Here are a couple of my builds.

 

[skymaster]

Hey everyone! I'm currently working on a FT Master Series Corsair, and I'm debating on(leaning towards wanting to) add some retracts onto it, since it's a plane I plan on having for as long as possible, and is one of my favorite planes. I'm a teenager, so I'm trying not to spend a ton of money on these retracts, so that also poses a small issue. So I've been looking for retracts for quite some time, but all the ones I find that could be the right size are either discontinued or super expensive(like $250). I was wanting to 3D model some retracts for this, but the whole 90 degree twisting motion makes that incredibly difficult. Does anyone know of any retracts that could fit the master series corsair? I'm just having a really hard time finding some. Thanks!

(This is an older photo. I've done the maiden already and am moving onto paint)

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I got the perfect one"s for you. i got this a long time ago some were else but i found them here. kind of expensive

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C16JCJFK/?tag=lstir-20

 

[skymaster]

cheaper one's https://www.monkeyhobby.com/dynam-1...-set-with-wheels-and-tail-wheel-parts-f4u-06/

 

[AeroPointIndustries]

cheaper one's https://www.monkeyhobby.com/dynam-1...-set-with-wheels-and-tail-wheel-parts-f4u-06/

Thanks so much! I found some of those but they were unavailable, so thanks for finding them!!!

 

[AeroPointIndustries]

Hey i'm a teenager as well! I'm really impressed with your build. You did a really incredible job on your Corsair! How did the maiden go? Here are a couple of my builds.

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Nice planes! The maiden went pretty well, and I just painted the whole thing a couple days ago. I think it came out pretty good, and just needs those retracts

 

[Crazed Scout Pilot]

Thats hands down amazing!!!!!! Really like the paint job. Like the clear canopy and the pilot. From the picture it looks like you bought that remade from a hobby shop.

 

[AeroPointIndustries]

Thats hands down amazing!!!!!! Really like the paint job. Like the clear canopy and the pilot. From the picture it looks like you bought that remade from a hobby shop.

Thanks!!!

 

[Crazed Scout Pilot]

Currently i'm working on an FT p-40 with the skins from Rasterize. My printer didn't really print that well but it still looks all right. I had some extra retracts from a beat up e-flite Spitfire so I thought i should try those out. The dihedral on the wing is so small that they did not fit entirely in the wing but they still look good. Also they got a bit bent out of shape in the many crashes that that airplane went through. I just have to finish puting the servos in to the wing and tail and some other nic nac stuff and then its time for the maiden.

 

[AeroPointIndustries]

Currently i'm working on an FT p-40 with the skins from Rasterize. My printer didn't really print that well but it still looks all right. I had some extra retracts from a beat up e-flite Spitfire so I thought i should try those out. The dihedral on the wing is so small that they did not fit entirely in the wing but they still look good. Also they got a bit bent out of shape in the many crashes that that airplane went through. I just have to finish puting the servos in to the wing and tail and some other nic nac stuff and then its time for the maiden.
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Nice! Looks great!

 

[Crazed Scout Pilot]

Thank you! Have you ever done tricks with your airplane like barrel roles or flown inverted?

 

[Burnhard]

Hey everyone! I'm currently working on a FT Master Series Corsair, and I'm debating on(leaning towards wanting to) add some retracts onto it, since it's a plane I plan on having for as long as possible, and is one of my favorite planes. I'm a teenager, so I'm trying not to spend a ton of money on these retracts, so that also poses a small issue. So I've been looking for retracts for quite some time, but all the ones I find that could be the right size are either discontinued or super expensive(like $250). I was wanting to 3D model some retracts for this, but the whole 90 degree twisting motion makes that incredibly difficult. Does anyone know of any retracts that could fit the master series corsair? I'm just having a really hard time finding some. Thanks!

(This is an older photo. I've done the maiden already and am moving onto paint)

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Not sure whether I am missing something here but if you google for 90 degree rotating retracts, you should get ample of results and the 250 will be certainly sufficient. I have these on my P40 and paid around 60 bucks for both.

 

[Ian8Whit]

these are rotating retracts for my corsair here is the link on the cheaper side plus I’m a teenager too and love the hobby

E-flite 90 Degree Rotating Retract Pair: F4U-4 1.2M | Horizon Hobby

The 90 Degree Rotating Retract Pair: F4U-4 1.2M by E-flite is a quality built remote controlled airplane accessory. See all our RC product options online at Horizon Hobby!

www.horizonhobby.com

 

[Cnat]

Hey everyone! I'm currently working on a FT Master Series Corsair, and I'm debating on(leaning towards wanting to) add some retracts onto it, since it's a plane I plan on having for as long as possible, and is one of my favorite planes. I'm a teenager, so I'm trying not to spend a ton of money on these retracts, so that also poses a small issue. So I've been looking for retracts for quite some time, but all the ones I find that could be the right size are either discontinued or super expensive(like $250). I was wanting to 3D model some retracts for this, but the whole 90 degree twisting motion makes that incredibly difficult. Does anyone know of any retracts that could fit the master series corsair? I'm just having a really hard time finding some. Thanks!

(This is an older photo. I've done the maiden already and am moving onto paint)

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Any chance you have a 3D printer? I just printed some for my master series Mustang.

 

[Cnat]

Currently i'm working on an FT p-40 with the skins from Rasterize. My printer didn't really print that well but it still looks all right. I had some extra retracts from a beat up e-flite Spitfire so I thought i should try those out. The dihedral on the wing is so small that they did not fit entirely in the wing but they still look good. Also they got a bit bent out of shape in the many crashes that that airplane went through. I just have to finish puting the servos in to the wing and tail and some other nic nac stuff and then its time for the maiden.
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Hold up. Did you literally just print that out on paper and glue it on?

 

[skymaster]

Dont know if you have a budget but these work well on a corsair. i have a pair of these.

Retract Landing Gear Part for Dynam Corsair F4U-06 RC Toy Plane 8953 | eBay

Part for Dynam Corsair F4U. F4U-06 Retract Landing Gear Part for Dynam Corsair. F4U RC Toy Plane. F4U-06 Retract Landing Gear. 1 x Retract Landing Gear Part. RC Toy Plane.

www.ebay.com