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

[didier n]

I fell victim to the weak landing gear strut on a hard landing a few weeks ago. It broke right where the 3mm pin goes through that activates the rotation. I ordered a set of replacements. I only needed the left one, but got the right one too, just in case. Anyway, after receiving them, the strut looked different to me. Sure enough, a magnet would not stick to the old strut. Seems to be aluminum. But the magnet stuck like glue to the new ones. It seems the material is a much harder steel than on the original. Has an official improvement been made? I actually ordered some drill rod to attempt making my own struts, but now I'm just going to see how these hold up.

Let's hope it is an improvement, time will tell

[vonJaerschky]

Hi you all,

It has probably been asked before, but i'm not keen on going trough all the pages again, but is there already an ( aftermarket?) replacement or fix for the weak LG ?
Really a shame on such a nice plane...

I fell victim to the weak landing gear strut on a hard landing a few weeks ago. It broke right where the 3mm pin goes through that activates the rotation. I ordered a set of replacements. I only needed the left one, but got the right one too, just in case. Anyway, after receiving them, the strut looked different to me. Sure enough, a magnet would not stick to the old strut. Seems to be aluminum. But the magnet stuck like glue to the new ones. It seems the material is a much harder steel than on the original. Has an official improvement been made? I actually ordered some drill rod to attempt making my own struts, but now I'm just going to see how these hold up.

[f4u ausie]

Surprised myself( downloaded it) lots to disect,, thnx lb for your hard work.. (again) looking forward to going thru it all,, and no dought finding more reason to b impressed... what an aircraft,,, deserving of all the attention it gets 5789 posts and still strong

[jetfool]

Downloaded your PDF to my computer for future reference. Thanks Elbee! Plan to add the Cowl Flaps this winter on mine. Rex

[Elbee]

FlightLine Corsair Build (.PDF)


Corsair Connoisseurs,

Attached is a PDF of all the photos I took of my build. There is a section of duplicates and I apologize, seems there was a file within the file.

Special thanks to Aros for finding a way to get it posted to this thread.

If you take the time to go through it all, you will see how many things were done and pretty much how I did those.

I added myriad 3D printed parts of my own design, as well as, modified 3D designs of the P&W Engine by 3DLabGang and the WW2 USN Pilot by Max Grueter.

If you have questions about how I did certain things let me know and I'll try to answer in as few a words as possible.

As we all know, life happens so I want to thank everyone who encouraged me along the way as there were many distractions.

So, in no particular order and with fear of leaving someone out THANK YOU: Aros, Hugh Wiedman, f4u ausie, Grossman56, Pappy 883, davegee, jetfool, SanExup, Peajay5 and EVERYONE else.

Best regards, LB

[f4u ausie]

Just one day ... ive not checked the squark.. look what i missed,, fine job eellbbee.. in fact masterpeice.. awsome in fact great original flight pics too

[Pappy 883]

Excellent Elbee, well done sir.

[jetfool]

Icing on the cake Elbee! Beautiful!
Best Regards, Rex

[Peajay5]

Elbee That is a nice scheme on the Corsair! Looking forward to the flight video!

[SanExup]

Flightline/MotionRC provided the platform, but you knocked it out of the park!

[Grossman56]

Outstanding work! That pilot figure is amazing, where did you get it??

Grossman56

[Hugh Wiedman]

Corsair Crew, WooHOOOOO! First time on her feet and she's shiney as a new dime (gonna work on that some).

Picture below is the only known picture of BN 50007 of VMF-114 Death Dealers, Peleliu 1943 that I could find.

I chose this livery as I had never seen this photo and thought the livery was stunning.

I found out later that this squadron has quite a history and much of it was lost until recently.

I will post a ewe-toob link that davegee sent me about a family who put together a short documentary about VMF-114.

So to date, OEM Electronics are done, but still some paint work to do and all the extra LED lights (6) wiring to clean up.

Functional servo driven sliding canopy and cowl flaps.

Full 3DP cockpit, Pilot Figure with many 3DP designed and printed scale details throughout the build.

Flightline and Motion just knocked this model out of the park. It just begs to be flown and deserves to be detailed.

Best as always, LB

We've come to expect this from the "Master Modifier"! Even so, this one is amazing, especially with the sliding canopy and functional cowl flaps. If you need someone to maiden it, I'll be right over, although that may be the last time you see it! Congratulations, what a project!

[Aros]

My friend Elbee you have done a marvelous job on that beauty! Wow, what a stunner. I've seen some nice Corsairs in this thread but boy you and davegee have a couple of next level lovelies.

I can't wait to see her dirtied up a bit and some flight video and tales of successful sorties! Well done!!

[davegee]

Corsair Crew, WooHOOOOO! First time on her feet and she's shiney as a new dime (gonna work on that some).

Picture below is the only known picture of BN 50007 of VMF-114 Death Dealers, Peleliu 1943 that I could find.

I chose this livery as I had never seen this photo and thought the livery was stunning.

I found out later that this squadron has quite a history and much of it was lost until recently.

I will post a ewe-toob link that davegee sent me about a family who put together a short documentary about VMF-114.

So to date, OEM Electronics are done, but still some paint work to do and all the extra LED lights (6) wiring to clean up.

Functional servo driven sliding canopy and cowl flaps.

Full 3DP cockpit, Pilot Figure with many 3DP designed and printed scale details throughout the build.

Flightline and Motion just knocked this model out of the park. It just begs to be flown and deserves to be detailed.

Best as always, LB

Superlative work there, LB! Can't wait to see it up in the air!! Was "007" the one flown by the CO Robert "Cowboy" Stout, by any chance?

Davegee

[Elbee]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhXxWXMeUXo

Hey all,

here is the ewe-toob link to the VMF-114 Death Dealers on Peleliu.

Enjoy.

Best, LB

[Elbee]

Corsair Crew, WooHOOOOO! First time on her feet and she's shiney as a new dime (gonna work on that some).

Picture below is the only known picture of BN 50007 of VMF-114 Death Dealers, Peleliu 1943 that I could find.

I chose this livery as I had never seen this photo and thought the livery was stunning.

I found out later that this squadron has quite a history and much of it was lost until recently.

I will post a ewe-toob link that davegee sent me about a family who put together a short documentary about VMF-114.

So to date, OEM Electronics are done, but still some paint work to do and all the extra LED lights (6) wiring to clean up.

Functional servo driven sliding canopy and cowl flaps.

Full 3DP cockpit, Pilot Figure with many 3DP designed and printed scale details throughout the build.

Flightline and Motion just knocked this model out of the park. It just begs to be flown and deserves to be detailed.

Best as always, LB

[jetfool]

Nicely done Prekin. Going to look great when you finish it. Best Regards, Rex

[Prekin]

nice comment LB, thank you. You are correct, photos are not the best for justice. It depends on camera, same as on screen... one color can look different on two or more screens.

[Elbee]

Prekin looking good so far. Colors are mostly in the 'eye of the beholder' IMHO. If those are the owner's chosen colors, then those are perfect. Photos don't do most colors justice. Nice work on the OEM dummy engine, too. Best, LB

[Prekin]

Hi Corsair pilots! Finally the FL Corsair arrived to my workshop. I was asked to do new paint scheme and some minor details on that warbird. Actually that is the the first Corsair I am working on. No RC or plastic kit before. I got it with paints, well I did not choose them. I hope, they are look scale.
The base paint coat is done and did also some paint work on dummy radial engine.