Dangerous Dan,
I to would like to build the Bubbletop. I like the ones off the carrier Franklin, Dark blue with white Triangle symbol on the tail. They carried the #150 gal. pair of drop tanks. Not as dirty as the land based but some wear and tear. I also have a 61 1/2" Brian Taylor Corsair, plans, cowl and canopy I've had since 1983, would like to re-design it to an F2G model. Using the FMS 1700 Corsair motor and 4- blade prop. Probably scoot right along.
I will eventually get a mini- prusa because I'm keeping the HS class busy but want my own to do in my dark cave. Wife wants it for her craft figurines. Go figure!
The HS class has printed all my Elbee downloads, and his designs are fantastic, fit first time, etc.
After bringing the P-47 to the bedroom last night, Nooo I did not sleep with it (couldn't convince the wife to sleep on the couch, LOL) to dry out I will spray one more coat on today. Hard to believe how different it looks vs stock.
Hope you guys are save and warm in this cold spell. Elbee is probably in his bermuda's and sipping a margarita on his front porch today enjoying his balmy weather.
Later Rex
-
I have sent you a PDF with photos of the Cowl Mod for your review via your email. Best, LB -
Yeah, I'm looking at all the warbirds out there and what I could do to improve them. I'm thinking of the bubble top Corsair or next year, taking what I've learned from this one and applying it to the next one as well as kicking it up a notch. You know how it is, you do something and you think, 'I should have done(something) before I did that' I have a few of those!
Elbee has also offered me a hand with his 3D designed parts. Seriously thinking about investing in a printer, I just have waaay too much fun painting the pilots!!!
Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)Leave a comment:
-
Dangerous,
Yeah, funny how once you start you never look at a model the same. Always see things to do to it and for me I love the detailing and making things. Your Corsair is going to be a beauty when you finish. I look at my Corsair and still want to add Elbee's cowl flaps, simpler spring-loaded operation than Elbee's but based on his design. I have his 3-D printed parts just need to brainstorm and do it.
Best Regards, RexLeave a comment:
-
Great job Rex!
Funny how R/C modelling turns into more modelling than R/C'ing!
With the corsair, it's opened up a new world for me as well, now I look at airplanes from the viewpoint of what I can do to make it even more authentic.
Grossman56
(Dangerous Dan)Leave a comment:
-
Davegee,
I like the dull finish so far. I'll wait until I have the white and decals before I decide if I want a polished effect. Do you think this time period they had time to polish, they were flying almost every day. A clear coat of poly would give a shiny effect
Leave a comment:
-
Davegee,
How wide did you make your stripes on the tail and wings. Also,
how far in from the wing tips and tail tips did you start the white paint. I know they used 24" wide on the nose.
Going to order Callies decals- what scale did you order from her if you remember? !/8, 1/9. 1/10 ?
Would you post a picture of your strut retraction on your landing gear. I have it in my mind, but a picture would re-assure this old brain.
I said in the beginning I'd have a million questions
Best Regards, RexLeave a comment:
-
Fantastic, Rex! I was thinking, you have a possible option regarding finish on your airplane. Most warbirds have a dull finish on them. But for the top aces and their diligent crew chiefs and ground crews, sometimes they took a personal interest in their pilot’s aircraft and getting that extra couple knots of speed that might make the difference between life and death for their pilot. I’m talking about polishing the aircraft, giving it a brighter sheen than the average jug on the ramp.
Totally up to you if you want to have a slightly smoother and brighter finish on your airplane, or not. Just thought I’d throw that out for discussion.
cheers
davegeeLeave a comment:
-
Thanks, Elbee. Came out better than I expected. Now the next 90% of finishing begins.
Best Regards, RexLeave a comment:
-
I have finally sprayed the OD and now I'll check tomorrow to see if any touchup is needed. Less than a month to get to this point, seems longer. May need to spray some grey to blend in the wavey camouflage on Lucky from my pictures. After a day or two I will spray the white stripes on nose and tail.
Hope some of you are enjoying seeing this. Rex
Leave a comment:
-
nice option if you want to demonstrate or even do some flights with the pylons and bombs, even though this particular airplane series did not have them developed yet for combat. I didn't find any noticeable issues with the pylons and bombs for flying.After a hot cholate I masked the wheel wells and resprayed the yellow chromate. Still drying. Then decided to line the landing light hole with alum. tape. Used a broom handle to stretch the tape then a small artists ball to form it in the depression. After trimming I will add a wheat bulb for the light, wiggly eyes castrated for the lens and a .010" styrene flange around the lens. I think it will look OK.
I also put the pylon fillers in place, if I want the pylons two magnets hold these on. Don't think anyone will see the differance.
Regarding the bazooka rocket tubes, these are thinner and I found some wonky issues as the foam tubes did bend some under the airloads. Just be careful if you try to fly with those tubes on. Lots of drag, obviously.Leave a comment:
-
After a hot cholate I masked the wheel wells and resprayed the yellow chromate. Still drying. Then decided to line the landing light hole with alum. tape. Used a broom handle to stretch the tape then a small artists ball to form it in the depression. After trimming I will add a wheat bulb for the light, wiggly eyes castrated for the lens and a .010" styrene flange around the lens. I think it will look OK.
I also put the pylon fillers in place, if I want the pylons two magnets hold these on. Don't think anyone will see the differance.
Leave a comment:
-
We made it to 19 degrees by my thermometer in Cody today. Almost tried taking the dogs out for a walk but still to cold for them. We're supposed to be delivered a little out of this ice box later in the week. We missed by one degree reaching the "balmy" temps Elbee is enjoying at his home!
Cheers
DavegeeLeave a comment:
-
Thanks Guys. Just got home from indoor flying. 24 planes at one time in a HS gym brought a lot of mid-airs, no damage to any of these small planes. They are tough little buggars. Headed home 4pm and its only 11' out. Ready to continue on the P-47 saga.
RexLeave a comment:
-
Looking Very Sharp, Rex!! Nice job made easier and better with proper prepping of the foam.
I took a short video and a still of my tail wheel setup. It takes so much memory to post any video, I couldn't send the video. But this is what I have so far. Let me know if you need more. One reason for the ballpoint pen spring idea, is that the tailwheel servo can't handle much resistance from the spring when it closes. It very easily can get bound up and maybe the tail wheel won't even come out, which is a bummer for landing. Not a terrible amount of damage to the closed tail wheel doors, but some sanding and a repaint.
Get a spring from wherever that is pretty loose and does the job. Will take some experimentation, but you'll be happy you did, over the OEM FMS setup, which is laughable, IMHO. Notice how the gear doors are splayed out properly, maybe not as much as the real thing, but definitely better than just hanging straight down.
Cheers
Davegee
Leave a comment:
-
Sprayed the grey paint on the lower fuselage and wings last night. This morning it looks beautiful. Very little Latex paint was used for a good covering.
Hope everyone is staying warm, temps. here around -0.
Best Regards, RexLeave a comment:
-
Elbee,
Might be what I'm looking for. I can always use springs.
How is the B-25 coming along?
Thanks, RexLeave a comment:
Leave a comment: