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

[KatManDEW]

Not world class stuff but It's gonna have to do. Still have a few details to wrap up before gluing canopy back on, and I need to get down in there with the little computer vacuum to get the dust specks out of there.

[axerhand1976]

I say leave the dust make it look like its used. just my 2 cents

[Aros]

Yeah, keep that office dirty! Nice work!

[f4u ausie]

It's world class compared to mine. Next step 4 me. Fancy up the cockpit:hear_no_evil:

[KatManDEW]

We have a world class modeler in my little RC club, so I pale in comparison to him. Also a world class modeler in a nearby club where I fly sometimes.

Haven't glued canopy back on yet. Need to decide whether o paint the built up side blue or leave it the same green as the cockpit interior. Any thoughts?

[Elbee]

KatManDEW , Why not cut the exposed sides down to the canopy silhouette and repaint the green? Best, LB

[Aros]

I ended up painting mine blue FWIW...

[Hugh Wiedman]

KatManDEW , Why not cut the exposed sides down to the canopy silhouette and repaint the green? Best, LB

For my 2 cents, I agree with LB, I think it would look best if you cut the exposed sides down to the canopy and repaint. I did that as well, it shows more of the inside of your detailed work, so show it OFF!

[KatManDEW]

Cutting it down to match the canopy is not a good option now because the pilot and everything is glued in place now, and that 3D printed PLA does not cut/machine easily. I think I'm going to paint it fuselage blue and see how it looks.

Cutting it down was what I was trying to decide upon back at this point.

[KatManDEW]

3D printed gas cap hatch release installation complete 👍 One less thing, as Forrest Gump's mother would say :-) It works and looks every bit as well as I hoped for.

I applied the first Callie Graphic vinyl this evening. My first time using vinyl... Also my first time using a "buck converter" and a "level shiftier" today (electronics stuff - different project).

I'm probably going to live with the fuselage-blue cockpit size enlargement. I need to wrap this up and get this bird in the air ASAP.

[Elbee]

KatManDEW, Blue was certainly the better choice. Diggin' the "Cap" Conversion. Is that your own design? Looks really good. :trophy: Post pics when she's airborne. Best, LB

[KatManDEW]

KatManDEW, Blue was certainly the better choice. Diggin' the "Cap" Conversion. Is that your own design? Looks really good. :trophy: Post pics when she's airborne. Best, LB

Yes, I threw that together based on the similar gas cap setups that others used. It's connected to a piece of push rod that runs thru a piece of fuel tubing in the hatch. It pulls up about 3/8 inch to get a hold of it while pulling the hatch off.

[Aces]

Hello. I have the FMS 1700 mm corsair. I painted it to look like a really worn pacific island bird. Anyone have a 3-D printed scale cockpit for that one? I would love to add that to really complete it. Oh, also, maybe a 3-D printed engine front?

[KatManDEW]

[QUOTE=Hello. I have the FMS 1700 mm corsair. I painted it to look like a really worn pacific island bird. Anyone have a 3-D printed scale cockpit for that one? I would love to add that to really complete it. Oh, also, maybe a 3-D printed engine front?[/QUOTE]

That is spectacular!

What does the inside of your cockpit look like? I can scale mine up a little for you.

[James]

Unbelievable Aces! Excellent work! :punch::corair1::fire:

[Aros]

That is the dirtiest Corsair I have ever seen and I LOVE it!

[OV10]

Aces Posting an FMS bird in this thread is almost a malediction on the Flight Line Corsair but Dude......…...GOOD ON YOU, that is one freakin awesome paint job. :clap:
Makes what I'm doing with the rebuild of my 1700 FMS Corsair look pathetic...…..I need to do better on mine

[sfcfury]

Clearly that Corsair was stationed in the Dustbowl lol..

[Elbee]

Hello. I have the FMS 1700 mm corsair. I painted it to look like a really worn pacific island bird.

AC, Outstanding! Clearly, that is the dirtiest RC Corsair model I have ever seen. Suggest adding a little dirt to the tires and tread as well to finish her out. Absolutely great work. Best, LB

[boomer108]

Hey Aces that bird is awesome!