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

[e4dragongunner]

I'm astounded with you guys that have a backlog of builds and projects that take priority and continue to buy new planes but I understand! LOLLOL

I am hopelessly addicted! HOPELESSLY !!
I love everything about it.... but most of all I enjoy making new friends, building new relationships and enjoying the camaraderie!.
Helping the newer guys is Key.... I learn something new each time I visit and research.

# standing on the shoulders of GIANTS!

[Grover54]

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. ;)

OT - Let me guess..... you're single and have no kids right? BTW - what's the caption on that Far Side cartoon under the servo wire? LOL

[Grover54]

Just got my Flightline Corsair Navy Version...Any advice as the best way to place the decals, Reference points and alignment. I've never put decals on a model this big...lol Any help would be appreciated.

Check posts #521 and #528. Visit Callie Graphics. https://callie-graphics.com/ BTW - Welcome to Hobby Squawk!

[aircrew75]

Thank You!

[Ole-Timer]

OT - Let me guess..... you're single and have no kids right? BTW - what's the caption on that Far Side cartoon under the servo wire? LOL

Married 30 years three kids, put all of them including the wife through college or trade schools. Wife’s friend diviorced her husband and she talked my wife into cashing out to...
Owned everything and had to buy her out, spent two years paying back that crazy LOAN. Ex says it was the single biggest mistake she ever made...
Kids are all out on their own, four grandkids...

Its my turn now...

The Corsair IS freakin awesome! If you haven’t bought one, do it now!
Thanks TI


Great catch on on the Far Side! I really miss them!LOL

Pretty sure this island “Mauritius” was used as a staging spot for Corsairs flying through the Indian Ocean. :Whew:

[Grover54]

Your turn indeed - GO FOR IT! I just placed my order for the Bubbletop last night and some Callie Graphics this morning. Love Gary Larson...makes my life seem normal. Thanks for sharingLOL

[Elbee]

Just got my Flightline Corsair Navy Version...Any help would be appreciated.

AC75, welcome to the "Squawk". Check a couple previous posts in this thread that have a link to a nomenclature page and one that has those same pictures. Again. welcome aboard. Best, LB

[Grover54]

Can someone post a clear closeup pic of the new FL Corsair instrument panel? I assume the Birdcage and Bubbletop would be the same? Just want to make sure I'm seeing it right. It almost looks 3D from other pics I've seen. Thanks!

[Ole-Timer]

Can someone post a clear closeup pic of the new FL Corsair instrument panel? I assume the Birdcage and Bubbletop would be the same? Just want to make sure I'm seeing it right. It almost looks 3D from other pics I've seen. Thanks!

Funny you should mention that. There is no panel inside my cockpit and there is no decal with my sheets.

I have no instrument panel other than the 3D printed cover LB sent me!

Help me, I’m IFR over the Solomons!

Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh :Silly:

[e4dragongunner]

Married 30 years three kids, put all of them including the wife through college or trade schools. Wife’s friend diviorced her husband and she talked my wife into cashing out to...
Owned everything and had to buy her out, spent two years paying back that crazy LOAN. Ex says it was the single biggest mistake she ever made...
Kids are all out on their own, four grandkids...

Its my turn now...

The Corsair IS freakin awesome! If you haven’t bought one, do it now!
Thanks TI


Great catch on on the Far Side! I really miss them!LOL

Pretty sure this island “Mauritius” was used as a staging spot for Corsairs flying through the Indian Ocean. :Whew:

BWAHAHAHAHAHA
Miss Larson so much!

[Elbee]

There is no panel inside my cockpit and there is no decal with my sheets. I’m IFR over the Solomons!Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh :Silly:

O-T, I checked on Callie's website and there is NOT an instrument sheet available. I have not checked mine yet will let you know. Presume we'll need to find something we can scale to fit and hopefully in color. Perhaps someone who has one will remove it, scan it in high res and post it. ;)Best, LB

[Cws]

This can pass for a pacific pilot. Maybe go a little lighter on the kaki color for the uniform

Aces of Iron....

1/8th

xcellent paint job, I'm just starting on my Aces of iron pilot
just got back from Home Depot getting my paint matching sample jars for future Hangar rash repairs
;-)

[theoldALFER]

Aros,
Love what y’all did with the Corsair.
Nie fo a bit of “nit picking” -
Regarding the foot hold in the starboard flap: the F4U1 (Birdcage) and F4U-1A DID NOT have a foot hold in the starboard flap. The foot hold in the starboard flap did not appear until the introduction of the F4U-1D.
My plan is to fill in the foot hold prior to “some” weathering (similar to my F7F - probably a little “ heavier”) or

[Grover54]

Funny you should mention that. There is no panel inside my cockpit and there is no decal with my sheets.

I have no instrument panel other than the 3D printed cover LB sent me!

Help me, I’m IFR over the Solomons!

Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh :Silly:

What??? The reviews I've seen from TI (at least for the Bubbletop) shows a very detailed instrument panel. I wanted to confirm I was seeing it like it comes out of the box and it wasn't added aftermarket. Unless I misunderstood, TI said it was standard out of the box. Check out his video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQcjbMqRRmw&t=325s at 7:58 - 8:05 you get a quick look at the cockpit and panel and he comments on the detailed decal.

[Ole-Timer]

O-T, I checked on Callie's website and there is NOT an instrument sheet available. I have not checked mine yet will let you know. Presume we'll need to find something we can scale to fit and hopefully in color. Perhaps someone who has one will remove it, scan it in high res and post it. ;)Best, LB

Thanks LB, I appreciate that. I opened a support ticket and should they send me a panel, perhaps I can scan that before installation.

[AkumaZeto]

This is the cockpit I will be using for reference fwiw.

[theoldALFER]

Aircrew75:
Complements of my Tamaya F4U-1A kit. Hope this helps with your decal placement.

[Aros]

This is the cockpit I will be using for reference fwiw.

Dang at first glance Ben I thought that that was MINE you had somehow miraculously painted already.

I know the 3D print files are detailed but not THAT detailed. LOL LOL LOL

[theoldALFER]

Tamiya perhaps???

[theoldALFER]

Ah...I see a instrument panel here, shouldn’t one come with the plane? Que pasa ?