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

[xviper]

XV, Is there a watt comparison chart available to test your premise? I would be Very interested in doing a 4-bladed bubble version. I have never owned or flown a Corsair, though would love to detail out one of these Flightline models. Best, LB

I've never checked the watts/amps on my 1700mm and I think it's too early to do one of the new Corsair. TiredIrone will likely beat us all to that.
I'm going by the old "rule of thumb" on the props. To keep things like watts/amps more or less the same, going from a 18" 3-bl to a 4 blade, you reduce diameter to 17", which the stock FMS is, so 17x12x4. But the stock FMS is 17x10x4, so it might even be a little anemic but compared to the much heavier FMS, this one is around 600 to 700 grams lighter. Performance shouldn't be diminished and it may even perk up a bit. Looking forward to what TI finds out.

[xviper]

Merry Christmas Jerry! I'm saving two racks for the C-130's man. If they ever happen. : (

Woody

I was going to get the new C-130 but with the behavior of the HobbyKing rep at RCG and that of some of those numbnuts there, along with some of the flaws now showing up, I'm a little turned off of HobbyKing now. This one would replace the C-130. I don't have the space or an abundance of cash to do both as I'm also in line for the new 3M Fox Glider.

[MikeT]

You can always shove another one into the man cave if necessary!!!! Merry Christmas all!!! :Cool:

LOL, man between building kits and buying ARF's ( and not tearing stuff up) I gotta figure something out storage wise.

Miike

[Hardway]

Roger that... My wife would agree with you. The house looks like the shop and visa versa... LOL

[Beeg]

LOL, man between building kits and buying ARF's ( and not tearing stuff up) I gotta figure something out storage wise.

Miike

I hear ya! I ran out of room to put together a sailplane over the summer and my wife wasn't pleased I took over her morning room for a bit...

[Woodcock]

I was going to get the new C-130 but with the behavior of the HobbyKing rep at RCG and that of some of those numbnuts there, along with some of the flaws now showing up, I'm a little turned off of HobbyKing now. This one would replace the C-130. I don't have the space or an abundance of cash to do both as I'm also in line for the new 3M Fox Glider.

I'm with you Viper, I'm not happy with them at all right now. But I'm disappointed at many right now to be honest.

Best Regards
Woody

[OV10]

The 1700mm Corsair prop bolt's right on....

LOLSomehow I knew you were going to do that ;)

[Grossman56]

Now waydaminut...!!!:Thinking:
Wasn't George flying a Corsair when he ate CB's A-10??:Ligthbulb:
NOW, they give him a bigger one and he bolts the biggest prop on the front !!!:corsair

HHHHMMMM!:Confused:
Best not fly with him this time CB.............

Grossman56

[Grossman56]

:corsair:a10

[OV10]

Best not fly with him this time CB.............

Grossman56

That don't befront me none (as Thorogood would say)..........got that F7F with big 20's :P

[e4dragongunner]

ok.... I am in!
Birdcage!

[RCAV8R]

I'm very interested to see how some of us end up customizing and weathering our Corsairs. I airbrushed the factory master, pictured below, then began to dirty it up a bit on the left side with paint wear down to the primer, and on the right side with panel fades. Eventually it will look like it's spent a couple months outside under a coconut tree on Guadalcanal.

Hey Alpha...you know I'm a nut for painting projects and once again you've blown me away with your talent with an airbrush. Here's what I did recently on a 1:32 scale static model but please tell me...did you start over with pre-shading and re-do all the color, or did you add lighter shades over the stock paint to get the in-panel fading? Beautiful, and what an awesome subject bird...thanks!!! I'm also "spousally challenged" when it comes to adding to the hanger, but it's just a matter of time until the birdcage finds its way here!! Rob

[e4dragongunner]

I'm very interested to see how some of us end up customizing and weathering our Corsairs. I airbrushed the factory master, pictured below, then began to dirty it up a bit on the left side with paint wear down to the primer, and on the right side with panel fades. Eventually it will look like it's spent a couple months outside under a coconut tree on Guadalcanal.

Alpha,,,,,If you would , please share your weathering and finishing process.... friggen thing looks AWESOME!

[RichJ53]

Ordered my new F4U1A Birdcage version...… this will be a great project. I need to build my new F22 first, but cant wait to see this new plane.

Thanks MRC
Rich

[borntoolate]

Alpha,,,,,If you would , please share your weathering and finishing process.... friggen thing looks AWESOME!

Alpha is an artist when it comes to weathering. I have personally seen him pull out his airbrush and compressor at the field! - and work his magic!

Bob

[Alpha]

Thanks, guys. I'll post some details on my weathering details and also the 3DPUP options a little later. For now, check out our First Impressions video from our good friend TiredIronGRB and RCJetDude, that shows the model piece by piece. Thank you, George and Steve!

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

Special note of something that hasn't been covered so far in other videos is the prop hub design (rock solid). Also more visible is the window beneath the pilot's seat and other surface details such as the exhaust ports, surface detail molded inside the gear doors and gear bays, raised panel lines in certain areas (such as the fabric covered control surfaces) and inset panel lines (such as the metal riveted wing surfaces).

[borntoolate]

It is a beautiful plane and you guys did an excellent job on it!

Bob

[Pheonix]

A present fro my lovely daughter. She ordered one for me today.

[e4dragongunner]

This one is getting the treatment!!! for sure!!

[fieldofdreamsflyer]

Didn't realise how cold it gets living in your car. Enjoy your hobby and don't end up like me. My favorite plane and now can't afford the hobby.