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

[Elbee]

Emailed the G-Code file. ;-)

[davegee]

davegee

Dave, it is in my Post 6361 above and attached as a ZipFile. Best, Steve

Hi Steve: I couldn't find a Post 6361. I see a Post 6350 where you talk about the G Code file, but I didn't see anything that I could use. Can you just send me the STL or G Code file when you get a chance?

Thanks,

Davegee

[Elbee]

davegee

Dave, it is in my Post 6361 above and attached as a ZipFile. Best, Steve

[davegee]

[ATTACH]n417807[/ATTACH]

Danger,

This is a G-Code file for DG's Prusa Mini.

The 'joystick' is of my own design from references and is a great fit for the Corsair & the Max Greuter WW II Navy Pilot.

Max Greuter also has an RAF Pilot.

Funny, I'd been waiting for a Pacific Theatre Pilot that looked the part, you know, no flying jacket etc and now you need one with sleeves.

Hope this Joystick is useful to you, Dan, it took a bit to get the design right.

Best, LB

Hi Steve: I see mentioned the G code file for the control stick grip, but I don't see it scrolling down the entries. Did I miss it somehow?

Thanks,

Davegee

[davegee]

check this out, a bit of surgery and a couple of shims and there he sits!



He looks like he owns the plane! Gluing him in shouldn't be a problem as he sits just fine. As you can see the painting is coming along, harness straps are painted in, have to dirty them up a bit yet. The arms look good as well, just have to decide how to angle them. I was thinking, Dave, if you have a control stick, I'd maybe trim the bottom a bit and put the top in his hand.
Just waiting for my fine detail paint brush to arrive and I also ordered a magnifying set of glass, up to 5X so I can zoom right in on those eyeballs. Man, if I was really creative, it would have been cool to run a rod up to the head and have it swivel with the rudder. Maybe next time. The pilot is so good that it would look so real!
BTW:
EXTRA CONTENT!!
Butch O'Hare in color!
Who says bell bottoms were a 60's thing??

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

Looks great, Dan! He'll do just fine. I see Elbee mentioned a G Code file for the control stick handle. I don't see it right off the bat here, but when I do, I'll print up a coupld for yours and my Corsairs to complete the look.

Cheers

davegee

[davegee]

Love this pilot, Elbee, Dave and I were talking about using him in an RAF livery, is there any way you can modify the STL to roll down the sleeves??

I'd like to see the Max Grueter RAF pilot. I think trying to change this marine pilot in his lightweight clothing would be a stretch to convert to an AAF or RAF "cold weather" pilot. But if the Grueter pilot is suitable for an RAF or AAF pilot, I could replace all those dorky OEM pilots that I still have in my other airplanes!

[jetfool]

Grossman56,
Your pilot looks great. Can't wait to see him completed.

Best Regards, Rex

[Elbee]

[QUOTE=Grossman56;n417795 I was thinking, Dave, if you have a control stick, I'd maybe trim the bottom a bit and put the top in his hand.
Grossman56(Dangerous Dan)[/QUOTE]

[ATTACH]n417807[/ATTACH]

Danger,

This is a G-Code file for DG's Prusa Mini.

The 'joystick' is of my own design from references and is a great fit for the Corsair & the Max Greuter WW II Navy Pilot.

Max Greuter also has an RAF Pilot.

Funny, I'd been waiting for a Pacific Theatre Pilot that looked the part, you know, no flying jacket etc and now you need one with sleeves.

Hope this Joystick is useful to you, Dan, it took a bit to get the design right.

Best, LB

[Grossman56]

Love this pilot, Elbee, Dave and I were talking about using him in an RAF livery, is there any way you can modify the STL to roll down the sleeves??

[Grossman56]

check this out, a bit of surgery and a couple of shims and there he sits!



He looks like he owns the plane! Gluing him in shouldn't be a problem as he sits just fine. As you can see the painting is coming along, harness straps are painted in, have to dirty them up a bit yet. The arms look good as well, just have to decide how to angle them. I was thinking, Dave, if you have a control stick, I'd maybe trim the bottom a bit and put the top in his hand.
Just waiting for my fine detail paint brush to arrive and I also ordered a magnifying set of glass, up to 5X so I can zoom right in on those eyeballs. Man, if I was really creative, it would have been cool to run a rod up to the head and have it swivel with the rudder. Maybe next time. The pilot is so good that it would look so real!
BTW:
EXTRA CONTENT!!
Butch O'Hare in color!
Who says bell bottoms were a 60's thing??

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[Elbee]

Grossman56

I used a 1"+/- square of balsa 3/16" thick that I sanded a little at a time to get the height I needed in the end.

That height was determined by the sliding the canopy aft until the balsa was short enough to allow the canopy to clear the pilot's head.

I sanded another 1/32nd or so to allow for the glue, then glued the square to the assembled seat/pilot into the cockpit.

Is goes without saying, I centered the balsa square under the seat bottom.

Best, LB

[davegee]

Hi Dan: I used a 7/8 inch dimeter dowel (you can use anything approximately that diameter that should work) and cut a disc about 1/2 inch thick. I then took a sander to one side, beveling it from the original thickness on one end and tapering it so it was basically flush with the bottom at the other side of the disc. I put the thickest part of the disc facing forward and glued it in place with some foam glue in case I want'ed to change it again, or remove the pilot. You'lll just have to experiment but you want to put the pilot's butt so it sits on the disc and the legs go up a bit, clearing the control cables with his boots. Once he is glued in, he should remain free of touching the controls with his boots. It is a fairly tight fit for clearance, but it works on mine, anyway. Let me know if you have more problems with it. We have the same pilot so it should work for you as well, maybe with a little fiddling around to get it to sit right.

Here's a couple pics of the disc that I cut this morning to serve as an example.

[davegee]

Hey guys!
Been trying to figure out how to seat the pilot in the cockpit with all the pesky control rods running just where his feet are. The biggest problem is the rudder control rod as it comes right up where he should sit, Dave, you said you made a wedge to seat him in but for the life of me, I can't envision what you did, can you send a pic of the wedge in place! I know there's a joke in there about giving the pilot a wedgey.

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

Hi Dan: I used a 7/8 inch dimeter dowel (you can use anything approximately that diameter that should work) and cut a disc about 1/2 inch thick. I then took a sander to one side, beveling it from the original thickness on one end and tapering it so it was basically flush with the bottom at the other side of the disc. I put the thickest part of the disc facing forward and glued it in place with some foam glue in case I want'ed to change it again, or remove the pilot. You'lll just have to experiment but you want to put the pilot's butt so it sits on the disc and the legs go up a bit, clearing the control cables with his boots. Once he is glued in, he should remain free of touching the controls with his boots. It is a fairly tight fit for clearance, but it works, on mine, anyway.

Here's a couple pics of the disc that I cut this morning to serve as an example.

[davegee]

And radar or antenna

Hi Marbugs: That is an ADF (automatic direction finder) loop antenna that operated at lower frequencies for navigation purposes. These were common on aircraft flown in WWII and into the 1950s. It is an important part of navigation systems for long-leg missions. They were also used to fly non-precision instrument approaches into airports. There had to be a a station on the other end where they are going to get the signal and naviagate to it. They were placed in various locations on the aircraft where they could get a good signal. For the B-25 model, there is a slot behind and to the right of the nose gear door and you can just put it there. I think it has a magnet to ensure it stays in place during flight. They were often painted flat black, but sometimes were painted the underneath color of the airplane, like the grey that this model has.

Cheers

Davegee

[Elbee]

Hi I’m a new member , just bought a Flightline B-25 Mitchell and there’s a part in the box I don’t know what it’s for ? Can anyone enlighten me please

Hey Marbugs,

Welcome to Hobby Squawk, glad to have you onboard.

There is an Official FlightLine B-25 thread here at the Squawk, check it out.

https://www.hobbysquawk.com/forum/rc-airplanes/rc-propeller-airplanes/380695-official-flightline-1600mm-b-25j-mitchell-pnp-thread

Best, LB

[f4u ausie]

And radar or antenna

[f4u ausie]

Hi I’m a new member , just bought a Flightline B-25 Mitchell and there’s a part in the box I don’t know what it’s for ? Can anyone enlighten me please

Yep glue it down where battery goes... stops it slipping

[Marbugs62]

Hi I’m a new member , just bought a Flightline B-25 Mitchell and there’s a part in the box I don’t know what it’s for ? Can anyone enlighten me please

[Grossman56]

Thanks Elbee!

[Elbee]

Hey guys!
Been trying to figure out how to seat the pilot in the cockpit with all the pesky control rods running just where his feet are. The biggest problem is the rudder control rod as it comes right up where he should sit,Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

Danger,

That's part of the reason I moved my rudder servo aft of the cockpit.

Bit I had cut the turtle-deck off to facilitate the canopy slide mod, so I had the space.

If you check RCAV8R youtoob vids, you'll see where tied the elevator control rods into one and then fed that to the elevator servo.

That could give you some more room in which to work.

Best, LB