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

[Grossman56]

Speaking of Corsairs, got the antennae wiring done. Found a small clear plug that fit onto the side of the fuse and a couple of springs and there it is. I used 10 lb test fishing line for the wire itself, looks good!!
So, now she's ready for the air (after I range check the poop out of it).
The trouble with investing so much time in these aircraft is that maiden flight gets scarier and scarier!! Sometimes I wonder if it's not better to slap it together and fly it. It's like sticking your toe in the water versus diving right in.
One thing, she'll look so awesome in the air!!

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[Grossman56]

Maiden in the books!!

Did as I said, ranged checked the poop out of her and tried a flight, not bad, a bit rough on the landing. My gut is to go with the same D/R and Expo that I have on the Spitfires. The antennae mast on the tail came unglued and , in an old guy moment, I misplaced it. I spent more time searching for the darned thing than flying!!
I finally gave up and came home. Lo and behold, it was inside the airplane. I remember thinking about guys storing the masts and things inside the plane so, I dropped it in there. So now it's glued back in place using E6000 so it never comes off again!

Somewhere in the Solomons!!

I also had the old Bearcat out, I love that plane, a survivor of a crash on Muncie back in 2017, she's back in the air and a great og to plane. Proof, I had a good flight and landed her no problem, taxied her in to find that the portside aileron came unglue and was just hanging there. THAT'S a lovable bird!

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[Elbee]

Maiden in the books!!The antennae mast on the tail came unglued and , in an old guy moment, I misplaced it. I spent more time searching for the darned thing than flying!!
I finally gave up and came home. Lo and behold, it was inside the airplane. I remember thinking about guys storing the masts and things inside the plane so, I dropped it in there. So now it's glued back in place using E6000 so it never comes off again!


Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

Hey Dan,

I poked the antenna horizontally into the inside of the battery cover.

Wiggled it around to enlarge the hole.

Wicked a little CA (foam safe) in the hole.

I store the mast there when transporting and I always know where it is (In Theory).

Works for me.

Congrats on your successful 1st check flight.

Great completion to an outstanding project, Sir.

Best, LB

[jetfool]

Congrats on first flight! Shakey hands and knocking knees after usually requires sitting down, wiping sweat from my eyes and a cold drink. Your plane is beautiful, Dan. You need to bring to Muncie, and we could fly in formation.

Best Regards, Rex

[flyuntilidie]

Just installed the new 6.5 mm pins in my retracts. It does require some reaming of the trunnion, but it saves money to not replace the trunnion. Please be aware that the trunnions are stamped "L" & "R", but actually belong in the opposite side of the plane from how they're marked.

[Grossman56]

Good to know. I e mailed SmallpartsCNC.com to see what a set of aluminum retract sides would cost. They don't have them on their website, but they do custom work and I mentioned that there would probably be a bunch of us interested in purchasing them. If you have never tried aluminum retract sides, I bought a few sets years ago for my FMS 1400mm P51's and they are awesome! BBD has had hers for probably 9 years and I've never lost a retract. Bent the pin a couple of times but nothing that a vice won't fix.

This would seem to be a great solution to the retract cracking. I'll keep you all informed if I get a response.
Meanwhile, I see that RC Geek is the (for all intents and purposes) the new Alpha (as in Enos). I asked him what's coming down the tubes in regards to 1600mm Warbirds, as in WWII fighters. All he would say is that one is coming, no more info than that.
Let the speculation begin!!

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[jetfool]

Dan,
A new FL 1600 Warbird would be great. I'm plane poor at the moment but an SBD-3 Dauntless would be nice. You could paint a pilot and gunner, and a scale cockpit detailed out would keep some of us busy next winter. Just assembled the FL Phantom and finished a small 3d plane I bought at Toledo. Now back to finishing the P-47. Tell Dave I will contact the HS class next week.
Best Regards, Rex

[Acmech529]

Does anyone know when Motion RC will get these back in stock?
Thank!

[Elbee]

Acmech529

Welcome to Hobby Squawk, glad to have you onboard.

Go back to the webpage at Motion RC and 'click' the "Notify Me When Back In Stock" and enter your email.

This is the best way to get the information you want.

Best, LB

[Grossman56]

Just a guess, but I'd say that we probably won't see any new stock until the tariff issue is solved, then, hopefully, we'll see the Golden Age of RC begin with reduced prices and plenty of selection!!

Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)

[jetfool]

Dan,
I agree with you. Going to be a roller coaster ride for a while. I stocked up on everything I thought I'd need and purchased the F-4 Phantom before prices went up or out of stock. Planting a larger garden this year, wife cans food so models and food are taken care of.
Best Regards, Rex

[Acmech529]

Acmech529

Welcome to Hobby Squawk, glad to have you onboard.

Go back to the webpage at Motion RC and 'click' the "Notify Me When Back In Stock" and enter your email.

This is the best way to get the information you want.

Best, LB

Thank you! I did set up to get notified when back in stock