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

[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. 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. 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!

[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.
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!