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

[James]

Will I have to run the printer from my computer? I'll have to order a printer to practice with it.

No. I have the Ender and all I do is use a micro sd card, slice the file(s) I want to print, transfer them to the card and then take the card out of the computer and put it in the printer. It's doesn't need to live attached to your computer

[themudduck]

Will I have to run the printer from my computer? I'll have to order a printer to practice with it.

Not all of them are the same as far as how the hook up, but they all connect to your computer. I have a Prusa Mk3 and it uses a USB cable. But does not have to be connected to the PC for it to work.

Just like SuperJames said, mine uses a memory stick, so I just copy the file I want onto the stick from my PC, then take the stick over to the machine and start it up - in other words it does not need to be connected to the PC. If I wanted to I could take my Prusa to a friend's house and print there.

MB, it might be useful for you to check a few on-line videos to get familiarized with how these machines work.
Check this one out, its very helpful. (scroll down, the video is halfway down the page)

https://www.prusa3d.com/new-user-mk3/

[Elbee]

TMD, Thank you for taking the time to assist MB with this. It is a bit like jumping into the 'deep water' at first. Best, LB

[I-fly-rc-aircraft]

Hey Guys. I've been busy designing and printing more scalish gear for the 1600 mm Corsair. Still needs some tweeking.

Tom

[Elbee]

IFRCA, Very nice, Sir. Merry Christmas, LB

[Md_cobra]

Hi guys, Got some flights in on my Corsair today. I was fighting with my roll trim. If I rolled right then leveled off it would creep roll to the left. I’d trim, then if I rolled to the left it would creep roll to the right. Turned out the right aileron was going back over center in both directions. Has anybody experienced this? Servo replacement maybe? I did log the 70th flight to day.

[Alpha]

Md_cobra ForIf a single servo begins to behave like that, instead of all of them at once, it suggests an issue with that single servo. I would isolate the aileron servo and plug it into a servo tester directly to verify if it isn't centering properly. If any problem persists, for peace of mind, I would replace the servo.

[Md_cobra]

So I tried it plugged in to another receiver and battery and worked normal. By passed the blue box worked normal. Ran it back thru the blue box, normal. Put it all back together and it’s doing it again.

Here is a short video of what it is doing.

Plus the way the wires are done at the wing, they are twisted to shorten them. Maybe that has something to do with it.

https://youtu.be/BsyW4yFQ3ig

[Md_cobra]

I swapped out for a NIB servo and it worked fine. So will order a new one and a spare. Thanks for the input.

[themudduck]

We've had some discussion here about the 3D-printed cockpit (panel, sides, seat, and back armor plate) and how the panel and sides aren't quite a perfect fit. Some work is needed to make these parts fit.
I had the opportunity to install mine a second time (long story) so I took some pictures to illustrate the entire process.

(This is on the bubble top model. I added the later-model gunsight, the birdcage uses the original gunsight. The panel's instruments are a glossy decal from Callie Graphics that fits perfectly)

All the 3D parts were painted ahead of time.

The first step is to peel off the plastic cockpit canopy. Then, remove the original instrument panel decal, the pilot and the entire original chair. Keep the pilot!

1) use a very sharp blade to "straighten" the cockpit side, because it's necessary to widen the space for the instrument panel. Trim to bring it about 1/16 from the edge. This shows the first cut in the right side.
I use an OLFA 9mm, the sharpest knife I've ever used on foam. It makes straight cuts very easy



Here's what it looks like after the sliver of foam is cut away.



Then I repeated on the other side




2) Here is a picture of the panel - I've trimmed off a bit from the outside ends, but all of the instruments are still there.





2) I placed the 3D parts into place to make sure they fit. Here is the panel going in.




It was too tight and so I trimmed off another 1/8 inch of foam from the sides, you can see that the sides are slightly thinner in the next pics.


3) the left and right side panel parts are installed. They are designed to slot into the side of the front panel and they sit on the bottom edge (on either side of the seat)





You'll notice some exposed white foam in the left and right front corners where the sides were widened, and below the panel. I painted all these exposed interior surfaces a green color to pull everything together.

The front panel, the two sides, and the seat back are all glued in once the fit is adjusted. I found that the side pieces were a little too long, so I just shorted them a little bit.
I also trimmed the top edges of the side pieces so that they were straight and flat.

Once this is all done, the side panels will sit too high - the edges will be sticking up over the edge of the cockpit.

3) Last step - I used a little scrap foam to even out the sides. Then I used a little foam-filler to hide the seams, and painted.

"Before" and "After":



The only thing I am missing is legs for the pilot. I am hoping to install a pilot with legs one day!

By the way I glued the pilot to the chair and then added a 1/4" thick piece of foam under the 3D-printed seat to raise the pilot a bit, so that his head would be even with the backrest. (this is the original MRC pilot).
Then I glued the chair and pilot into place.

Here's a closeup pic showing the entire cockpit, without the canopy. (The interior center is all green, the camera made it look brown in the middle)

The sides look a little rough but that's just the camera showing the closeup detail - in person this isn't very noticeable and won't be seen after the cockpit is reinstalled.



Here's a pic with the canopy on.

[Elbee]

TMD, Thank you, this is truly great work. Your documentation and pictures are comprehensive and methodical that even I could get this right the first time. I would like to see a link to this post 'attached' to the STL Files on the "Support" page on the MotionRC website. Perhaps Aros can work something out. Bravo Zulu, Sir.Best, LB

[I-fly-rc-aircraft]

I finally finished designing and 3D printing a drop tank and scissor links for my Bubble top Corsair. Installed them today. Happy New Year to All.

[Elbee]

I finally finished designing and 3D printing a drop tank and scissor links for my Bubble top Corsair. Installed them today. Happy New Year to All.

IFRCA, Great work, Sir. Looks good to me. What material did you print? Best, LB

[I-fly-rc-aircraft]

Thank you LB. Everything was printed in PLA

[themudduck]

Thank you LB. Everything was printed in PLA

Very nice work! Will you be sharing the .stl files?

[I-fly-rc-aircraft]

Here are the ,STLs for the strut mod. I used 1.75 filament as pins to hold the links on.
The bottom sleeve was printed in half and may need to be scaled up a bit on x and y.
Any problems don't be afraid to PM me or ask questions in here.


Tom

[I-fly-rc-aircraft]

These are the .STLs for the drop tank. I had to print the tank in two pieces lengthwise.(stood it vertically on my bed). I used magnets to join the front tank support to the plane and the rear support slid into it's plate. I used magnets from a crashed F16's cockpit for the front mount.
I can modify the front support to slide on. Just PM me if you need it. I don't plan to fly the plane with the tnak mounted.

Tom

[Elbee]

Tom, I thank you, SIr. Best, Steve

[themudduck]

Here are the ,STLs ...

Tom

Tom, thank you very much! I'll play around with it and see if I can print out a set for myself. I love adding little details like this. -Marc

[I-fly-rc-aircraft]

Marc, if you need any assistance don't hesitate to message me.

Tom

[I-fly-rc-aircraft]

Can someone measure the length and width of the front mast on the 1600 mm Corsair?

TIA,
Tom

[themudduck]

Can someone measure the length and width of the front mast on the 1600 mm Corsair?

TIA,
Tom

The part that plugs into the plane is 2mm thick, and 11mm x 11mm. The part of the mast that sticks up tapers a bit.
The entire piece is 11cm tall (including the part that plugs into the model)

So its 110mm long x 11mm wide at the base, and 2mm thick.

[I-fly-rc-aircraft]

Thanks man. Lost mine at Fall Nall in the grass but didn't notice it until I was back home.
How did you make out with the scissor links?

Tom