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

[Hugh Wiedman]

Hey... I'm definitely not that guy to point out things (b/c I make lots of mistakes)... but your stars are upside down.

Not when he's flying backwards.

[Gravythe clown]

GC, Is that livery NAS Olathe? If so, looking forward to seeing that on the Flightline Corsair. Best, LB

Yes it is. I have graphics from Callie already. So next will be graphic application then weathering. So I’m thinking it might be ready to fly next month.

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[f4u ausie]

truth is truth ..ya wont upset me....in fact thanx....still learning ..but still looks cool...... its one of the 2 kit options,,, not sure who...but i am the opposite to tirediron,,, i loathe the yellow stickers ,, but dont mind the yellow nose..... have not seen much of either of these livery,, on old footage

[Hugh Wiedman]

If anyone interested, there's a 43 minute you tube video (originally a history channel episode) that is called "The True Story of the Black Sheep Squadron" which details Pappy Boyington's life and that of the Squadron. For me, especially after being a huge fan of the Baa Baa Black Sheep TV series, it was very interesting. Many of you may have already seen it, but if not, take a look, it's worth the time, especially if you are a Corsair fan like me. Needed to take a break, working on cowl flaps for the Corsair (no, not 3D printed or operational), so I needed a diversion. Photos to come in a few days (unless it fails miserably and I trash the project)

[f4u ausie]

hugh when im not flying backwards..i just watch u tube..awsome to c a ww2 hero ..in his element ..dig deeper their is way cool ww2 ,,vietnam and im guessing gulf real footage ...i dont mean nasty battle footage cheers

[I-fly-rc-aircraft]

Some progress with the functional cowl flaps. Very tedious work but worth it.

Tom

PS: Sliding canopy next?

[Hugh Wiedman]

Some progress with the functional cowl flaps. Very tedious work but worth it.

Tom

PS: Sliding canopy next?

OMG you are too much, that is so cool.

[Aros]

Some progress with the functional cowl flaps. Very tedious work but worth it.

Niiiiiiiiiiice!!!

[Elbee]

Some progress with the functional cowl flaps. Very tedious work but worth it.

Tom

PS: Sliding canopy next?

Tom, You're crazy like fox, only not fox, person, and clever like otter, but not otter. Whoa, I gotta stop watching Russian television. Anyway, outstanding, Sir. Best, Steve

[I-fly-rc-aircraft]

I know NOTHING!!

[handyman220]

I know NOTHING!!

Sgt. Schultz... love it

[I-fly-rc-aircraft]

Going to have to take a step or two back. Seems the CA doesn't hold the nylon hinges to the PLA very well. Maybe Epoxy would bond better. I'll keep you all posted.

Tom

[f4u ausie]

hey guys ran //flew into a tree Wednesday after work,,,,, branch only yeha lucky stuff all foam damage ...needs 1 prop blade easy and an aleron servo 17gram..... got one from local hobby store ,,,, instaled now both aleroins go up or both down .??????? lastly we have an airshow here next sunday the 8th,,,, tyaab melb ... the only f4u here i think,,,, is hangerd here went 4sneek peek and was lucky nuf to c it huge prop and plane absolutely awsome ...7 sleeps to go!!

[f4u ausie]

dont like the livery!! much

[I-fly-rc-aircraft]

A little tweaking to do but happy where I'm at

Tom

[Hugh Wiedman]

A little tweaking to do but happy where I'm at

Tom

Un-Freaking Believable, almost can't believe you got it to work so well! You are the master and "I'm not worthy". Can you now get it to spit out some black smoke when you fire the engine up?

[I-fly-rc-aircraft]

Done ..I know it will work. Can now install on my flying Corsair (With some modifications of course).

Tom

[I-fly-rc-aircraft]

A better angle..I'm not the best videographer.

Tom

[Aros]

You get the gold star of the month! Well done sir, cannot wait to see the final version!

[Hugh Wiedman]

OK, finally finished my version of the cowl flaps, without using a 3D printer (or 98% of my brain-which is mostly dormant). I've always loved this plane, but for over a year, been disappointed in the panel lines that were used to simulate cowl flaps. C'mon, a Corsair has 2 distinctive features, the gull wing and cowl flaps. Ever since Brandon Moon (I think he did a cowl flap mod-forgive me if it was someone else) did his mods over a year ago, I've been itching to do something with mine. Then Tom starts with operational cowl flaps, and I have to admit, never thought it could be pulled off. Well congrats to him, he's a superstar. On second thought, I think he's part of a technologically advanced alien species on this planet just to give us mortal earthlings "cowl flap envy". I can't imagine what he's going to come up with next.

Anyway, couldn't come close to his work, so have to live with my non-functional 2nd rate substitutes, but still better than the stock I think. After finishing, I think I should have made them slightly longer and open wider (but the 2% in my brain insanely had the idea that it would mess up the aerodynamics of a beautifully flying machine-how crazy is that). I used .020 styrene and cut a strip and the flaps into it, then inlaid it into the foam.

I'm almost embarrassed to post these pictures following Tom's work, but what the hell, I ain't shy about showing my .