Official FlightLine F4U-1A Corsair 1600mm (63") Wingspan

[Elbee]

jetfool.

Hah, well she said she would give it a go, but she's really just getting started with the process.

As for 'it takes a village' theme, I like to think of it more as we're helping a fellow aviation buddy with a heart felt project.

I have a pre-order version of the Freewing Phantom, i.e., 6S original EDF and ESC.

She flies much like it's big brother, needs speed in the turns with a little opp-rudder or it'll tuck the nose, but mine is little nose heavy.

Lands great power on as it is really just a big delta wing and will float a bit.

Just beautiful in the air, on rails as they say, and fast enough for me in this config.

Hugh Wiedman converted to 8S and a gyro (?) and says it's transformed the platform completely.

He loves it.

So, not a definitive answer, but something.

Oh, it's my favorite as a static display EDF as well.

Such a beautiful airframe, to me anyway.

I know this isn't the Phantom Thread, but I couldn't resist posting a few pix, I just love this model and I'd build another if I ever lost this one.

You can see some of the mods I was speaking about in an earlier post, Rex.

Best, LB

[jetfool]

Dan,
Thats a fantastic looking Robin Olds. I have his book and your pilot looks just like the pictures. You guys are all great in offering help (almost like twisting my arm to do this) and since the museum is 1 1/2 hr away, the documentation would be accurate.
Not agreeing to this yet, but I would need to learn to paint the turkey feathers that shows the different colors/shades.
I'm not a big speed flyer, I like scale flight speeds, so which version to purchase, 6sor 8s? Want a good flyable plane when finished.


We could all contribute to the build and maybe Elbee's wife could use her new tools and make (from our pictures) a group picture to display beside the plane. Kinda like "It takes a village" theme. I told many people at the show all your names (so keep your doors and windows locked) that helped on my Corsair and some had seen our posts.
Just thinking of things needed to really be competitive against the larger jets, Highly detailed, no foam showing thru the paint, open canopies, scale features on landing gear.

I'll have plenty of time to decide but would be kind of neat to do.

Best Regards, Rex

[Grossman56]

Rex, if you do go the Robin Olds route, I'll donate my pilot figure to the cause if he's the right scale



Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan):

[jetfool]

Thanks guys. The work I put in on this was long but if it hadn't been for everyone's encouragement and teaching me to work with these new foam models my results would have been different. 3D printing was new to me, and I'm amazed at the detail that can be achieved. Opened up a whole new way of building models for me.

[f4u ausie]

Congrats rex the harder U work the luckier U get.. I'm sure you worked hard on that awesome corsair

[Aros]

Wow, simply beautiful, beautiful work!

[Elbee]

Fair enough, Sir. Would like to see your take on a Phantom.

[jetfool]

Elbee.
That would be great. I think a FW F4- B or D would do very well at Toledo. I like the Vietnam era B&Ds myself. I think if done properly with 3D parts and realistic paint and weathering it could compete with the larger jets. Not committing myself at this point (need to get my feet back on the ground) but if I do, I'd like your input.
Robin Olds F4-C is in the Air Force Museum should I choose air force vs navy.
Best Regards, Rex

[Elbee]

.................. maybe I'll enter a tricked-out FW F-4 Phantom in the jet class next year also.

Best Regards, Rex

Rex, I have several 3DP designs I added to my Freewing Phantom "B", that would work well for any variant or model.

Sharper VIRs, vents, A/C intakes, Exhaust nozzles, OEM Cockpit set, OEM Crew ladders, other cockpit parts, "B" Nose Gear Door, tail hook mod, tip light mod and others.

If you go that path, let me know and I'll work with you on adding some 'trick parts'.

Best, Steve

[jetfool]

Dan,

That would be great to see more foam scale aircraft on the contest circuit. I picked up a flyer at toledo that the MINT JULEP SCALE Meet (June 13,14,15,2025, Rosewood, IN) is including a foam scale class to their agenda. I hope to attend.
Next year I hope to enter my Jerry Bates Boeing F4B-4, 90" ws that i have been building over 2 yrs. Yes, the larger models do well in scale competition but maybe I'll enter a tricked-out FW F-4 Phantom in the jet class next year also.

Best Regards, Rex

[Grossman56]

Way to go Rex!!
That's awesome buddy, it sounds like, collectively as well and individually, we're doing something right!
Toledo, eh. Hmm, what we need is a squadron of beat up corsairs show up

BTW, part two of the full size BC Corsair has been posted:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R5TtB86Vik

Good video!

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[jetfool]

Thank You, Steve. Thought I was going to faint when they called my name.

Best Regards, Rex

[Elbee]

jetfool

Truly great news and my heartiest congratulations to you, Rex.

Well earned,Sir..

I find your efforts to complete a childhood dream quite familiar.

Glad you're back safe and sound.

Best, Steve

[jetfool]

Thursday was set-up day. We had a great time and learned many scale secrets from some of our present/past R/C champions.

[jetfool]

Beautiful Dan. Your skills are outstanding. Glad that you and Dave are progressing on P&W Radials and P-47 cockpits.

Well, we just returned from the Toledo Show. A bigger show this year with many more manufactures returning. Swap area was huge with many great deals. A good selection of static models of all categories.
Mike Barbee and Greg Hahn, both advised me on Friday of little things for my docs book they thought would help my presentation. Even though Greg and I were competing against each other he took his time to help a competitor improve. As a first-time entry at Toledo, I appreciate their willingness to do this.
Greg won WW1 and Best of show.

My flying buddy, Mark Truax, won WW2 scale with his 1/4 scale spitfire. He and I both first time entrants. His Model is immaculate.
Yours truly won Military scale at my first Toledo show! Many people said to me how realistic my Corsair looked and amazed it was a foam airplane. I am very humbled to win this award and thank everyone who had input during the complete process from start to receiving this award.

A Childhood Dream has come true.

Best Regards, Rex

[Aros]

Beautiful, Dan!

[Grossman56]

By the sounds of things, Dave is have great success with the R2800, so that will be the next project. Also, I have to figure out here to place the whistle. Always something

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[Grossman56]

Just got back from our club's annual Swap Meet and since the weather is good and the wind is down, I finally get some updated outdoor pics of Dangerous Dan:


She's so great!
I love it!

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[Elbee]

jetfool

Thanks Rex, I'm humbled. :no_mouth:

Have a grand ol' time.:partying_face:

Best, Steve

[f4u ausie]

By the way dan,, 8 ball looks incredible also...