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Originally posted by e4dragongunner View PostSuch a wonderful surprise to come home to !!! Unfortunately its not Next on the list in the shop !! :-)
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Some interesting photo’s here of an F4U-1 being restored in Australia.
Today I ventured into Classic Jets Fighter Museum to see the restoration of a rare bird indeed, the oldest known surviving Vought F4U Corsair fighter from World War Two. This particular example, F4…
Surprising how much the tropic sun bleached the paint.
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Ok,,, couldn't resist!!! She will be ready to fly this weekend .. However the weather in Chicago isn't cooperating!
Its their BEST yet!2 PhotosCurrent Hanger: FW, F4.F22,F14, Byron T-6, Top Flite P-47, Top Flite P-40, Top RC P-51 H9 P-51, SebArt Avanti, Yellow aircraft Spitfire, T Jeti Extreme Flight EDGE, DS-24 Carbon,
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Nice! Thanks for the link and I love that shot! Someone has to do that bleached-out weathering!
Alpha did a great job with many elements in the design of this Corsair. I wanted to make sure the leading edge of the flaps were rounded like the full scale and he was already on top of it! And the mix of recessed and raised panel lines is just another nice touch that really makes this model pop, especially for those who will be taking advantage of the canvas and weathering. The foot hold in the starboard flap, the window on the cockpit floor, the close-to-scale-sized prop...NOW finally a foam Corsair that hits just about all the right notes!
Now I just need to talk him into an "Elite" version with sliding canopy, scale struts/wheels and so-forth. LOLMy YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
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Originally posted by e4dragongunner View PostOk,,, couldn't resist!!! She will be ready to fly this weekend .. However the weather in Chicago isn't cooperating!
Its their BEST yet!My YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
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Originally posted by Cws View PostThe Gun Site in its prominent place on top of the instrument panel glare Shield looked good in my Spitfire, I wish they had put one in my Corsair too.I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
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OK, so I just opened up my F4 Birdcage. It's hard to figure out how Motion/Flightline can raise the bar on each new release but they do. I have the P-38, 1600mm Spitfire and the B-24. I didn't think it could get any better but it did. The pictures do not do the model justice. As others have said the foam finish is flawless. The attention to detail is second to none!! Great job Motion you deserve a standing ovation. LOL :)
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Originally posted by handyman220 View PostOK, so I just opened up my F4 Birdcage. It's hard to figure out how Motion/Flightline can raise the bar on each new release but they do. I have the P-38, 1600mm Spitfire and the B-24. I didn't think it could get any better but it did. The pictures do not do the model justice. As others have said the foam finish is flawless. The attention to detail is second to none!! Great job Motion you deserve a standing ovation. LOL :)Current Hanger: FW, F4.F22,F14, Byron T-6, Top Flite P-47, Top Flite P-40, Top RC P-51 H9 P-51, SebArt Avanti, Yellow aircraft Spitfire, T Jeti Extreme Flight EDGE, DS-24 Carbon,
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This can pass for a pacific pilot. Maybe go a little lighter on the kaki color for the uniform
Aces of Iron....
1/8th1 PhotoCurrent Hanger: FW, F4.F22,F14, Byron T-6, Top Flite P-47, Top Flite P-40, Top RC P-51 H9 P-51, SebArt Avanti, Yellow aircraft Spitfire, T Jeti Extreme Flight EDGE, DS-24 Carbon,
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I assembled the Birdcage to bring it to life and test all the servos. Removed the motor n esc to change the battery plugs over. Motor screws were not exactly what I would call tight and the stuff that serves as a locktite on them is cheap. I always use clear Dap kwik seal on motor mount screws, wing mounts, and any screw that could come loose due to any vibration. Not that I expect any once the prop is balanced but during landings and takeoff in rough conditions. While the esc was removed I tugged on each phase wire connection and all were solid including the motor connectors, I do this because I have found cold solder joints in the past on other brands... Everything worked except for the flaps. Dead as a mackerel. So, I hoped for a small miracle and pulled the MCB board to Rx male / male wire first. That was indeed the culprit as the negative wire connection was bad. I stock those so that was a five minute fix. I could have her flying today but have no plans on that. It’s winter here and all the toys are stored indoors, including the special order 2019 2SS Camaro 6 speed stick that just came in.
2019 proves to be a fun year indeed. ;)
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Originally posted by e4dragongunner View PostSuch a wonderful surprise to come home to !!! Unfortunately its not Next on the list in the shop !! :-)
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Originally posted by Ole-Timer View PostI assembled the Birdcage to bring it to life and test all the servos. Removed the motor n esc to change the battery plugs over. Motor screws were not exactly what I would call tight and the stuff that serves as a locktite on them is cheap. I always use clear Dap kwik seal on motor mount screws, wing mounts, and any screw that could come loose due to any vibration. Not that I expect any once the prop is balanced but during landings and takeoff in rough conditions. While the esc was removed I tugged on each phase wire connection and all were solid including the motor connectors, I do this because I have found cold solder joints in the past on other brands... Everything worked except for the flaps. Dead as a mackerel. So, I hoped for a small miracle and pulled the MCB board to Rx male / male wire first. That was indeed the culprit as the negative wire connection was bad. I stock those so that was a five minute fix. I could have her flying today but have no plans on that. It’s winter here.
And if you don't have a service tester.... GET ONE :-)Current Hanger: FW, F4.F22,F14, Byron T-6, Top Flite P-47, Top Flite P-40, Top RC P-51 H9 P-51, SebArt Avanti, Yellow aircraft Spitfire, T Jeti Extreme Flight EDGE, DS-24 Carbon,
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