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

[jetfool]

A slow day today but did add the trim tabs to the elevator and filled the production seams with filler.. Sanding will follow tomorrow then bolted to fus. to fill all non-scale seams in that area.

Best Regards, Rex

[Elbee]

Hah, define "King's Ransom". :-) Thanks, Brother.

[Aros]

Excellent work as usual Elbee and you too jetfool.

I would give my eye-teeth (a highly odd visual, btw) if the pilot and cockpit came stock like that. And don't get me started on the working cowl flaps! Bravo Zulu!

[jetfool]

Davegee,

Having fun and using the old brain waves to figure the details out. Really going pretty quick not having to spend time to build, now I can just enjoy the finishing process. Planning on taking it outside later this week to taxi and get the ground travel tracking correct. Do you Toe-in or slight Toe-out for yours? The early birdcages didn't have the footstep in the flap, so I need to fill that in. Dave, do you know if the early birdcage had the stall strip installed or was this put on the F4U-1A after the British did? I can't see any stall strips on this version.
Hopefully the weather warms up to get outside. Our New Year's Day fly is at the field, and I have made skis for my motion piper cub to to/land. Back on the elevator trim tabs today.

Happy New Year, Rex

[davegee]

Folks, Santa is real!
My wife and kids really out did themselves on getting ole Dad R/C goodies this year. Then today a Secret Santa sent in the mail some special goodies for my Corsair, pictures enclosed.
Today was spent sanding the little stars and seams off the model to give a smooth finish. Then I decided to add the scale trim tabs on the Rudder and Elevator. It is still a work in process as it takes a little time to make up and install (or maybe I'm just slow) Also show the Robart wheels with the spacers that allow clearance for the oleos to function and not hit the wheel. Wheels retract without hitting doors, still need to trim axle length.
A BIG THANK YOU to that Secret Santa - just goes to show R/C"s are a big friendly family.

You're off to a flying start!! (not sure if a pun is intended there, or not!)

[Elbee]

Ho, Ho, Ho!!!

[jetfool]

Folks, Santa is real!
My wife and kids really out did themselves on getting ole Dad R/C goodies this year. Then today a Secret Santa sent in the mail some special goodies for my Corsair, pictures enclosed.
Today was spent sanding the little stars and seams off the model to give a smooth finish. Then I decided to add the scale trim tabs on the Rudder and Elevator. It is still a work in process as it takes a little time to make up and install (or maybe I'm just slow) Also show the Robart wheels with the spacers that allow clearance for the oleos to function and not hit the wheel. Wheels retract without hitting doors, still need to trim axle length.
A BIG THANK YOU to that Secret Santa - just goes to show R/C"s are a big friendly family.

[Elbee]

Last post for the night. Just formed some 3/8" dia. alum. eyelets for the gun tubes. I think it looks better than stock. When painted should pass inspection. Easy to form with needle nose and small flat pliers. Rex

Rex, nicely done. The aluminum looks really good and finishes off the openings perfectly. theoldALFER had used a similar method but in brass. The aluminum has to be easier to form/shape than the brass I would think. Bravo Zulu, Sir. Best, LB

[davegee]

Last post for the night. Just formed some 3/8" dia. alum. eyelets for the gun tubes. I think it looks better than stock. When painted should pass inspection. Easy to form with needle nose and small flat pliers. Rex

Good headwork, Rex. I like it!

davegee

[jetfool]

Last post for the night. Just formed some 3/8" dia. alum. eyelets for the gun tubes. I think it looks better than stock. When painted should pass inspection. Easy to form with needle nose and small flat pliers. Rex

[Elbee]

Thanks Rex,

[Elbee]

davegee the 3DP printed pilots and parts that are filament printed show layer lines, but are still in most ways better looking than most of the OEM pilots.

The 'trick' thing is resin printing the 3DP pilot which virtually eliminates layer lines.

I did not do much post print processing other than wash and prime.

Layer lines are visible, but so be it for now. Possibly a resin printer in my future, we'll see.

One note: I use a 0.25mm nozzle and a layer height of 0.7mm or 0.5mm. The prints take longer, but it is worth it.

Resin printing can do layer heights at 0,1mm, but at 40 feet and 70 mph who can tell?

Thanks for the kind words, Best, LB

[jetfool]

Elbee,

The pilot looks like he has the confidence to fly this bird. Job well done.

Happy New Year, Rex

[davegee]

Brethren of the Bent-Wing, quick update on the 3DP printed pilot for my Corsair.

Goggle glass took 3 refinishes before it looked decent, so pilot is finished with the exception of seat harness.

Will do a last weather wash to flatten the sheen after scuffs, etc.

Final install next, then paint and install tail wheel assembly and onto fuselage graphics.

Happy New Year, Y'all. Best to you and yours, LB

Fabulous, LB! You hit it out of the park, again! I'm thinking of having a USAAF pilot printed up for my latest plane, possibly remove and replace the other goofy ones that came with the kits!

Cheers

davegee

[Elbee]

Brethren of the Bent-Wing, quick update on the 3DP printed pilot for my Corsair.

Goggle glass took 3 refinishes before it looked decent, so pilot is finished with the exception of seat harness.

Will do a last weather wash to flatten the sheen after scuffs, etc.

Final install next, then paint and install tail wheel assembly and onto fuselage graphics.

Happy New Year, Y'all. Best to you and yours, LB

[Elbee]

jetfool, Looks like you jumped right into the build. The metal plate on the retract is fairly standard.

I had forgotten about needing to make a bushing for the Robart hubs, but looks like you handled that easily enough.

Congrats Rex, looking forward to watching your build. Best as always, LB

[jetfool]

Christmas was very good to me this year. Finally got to open my Birdcage Corsair and boy is it a beauty.. Everything you all have said it was. I noticed the landing gear has metal plates over the mounting area, is this an upgrade to strengthen this area or standard assembly? I also received some extra parts and accessories and turned some new wheel bushings in the lathe for the robart wheels. Now on to the start of making this bird look used. Merry Christmas too all. Rex

[davegee]

DG, aaah, when it was warm, just reminiscing....Your Corsair is a beauty, never gets old seeing her.

Merry Christmas, Dave and Happy New Year to you and yours. Steve

Same to you and your family, Steve!

Best,

Dave

[Elbee]

...........my plane taken earlier this year when it was warm.

DG, aaah, when it was warm, just reminiscing....Your Corsair is a beauty, never gets old seeing her.

Merry Christmas, Dave and Happy New Year to you and yours. Steve

[jetfool]

Beautiful airplane. Just the right weathering. Dave Platt told me a little bit goes a long way and makes the whole thing pop