downwindleg/Aros ESM 50cc F4U Corsair Build (Electric Conversion)

[Twowingtj]

It's coming along nicely Aros:Cool:.

[Aros]

Thanks Tom, that sounds like a great idea! It's probably a bit overkill how much attention and detail will be going into the coolers but I think they are such a cool feature of the Corsair, I want to do them justice.

[Pogo]

Those are gonna look great Todd! Depending on the gap you could use epoxy thickened with micro balloons, sand then follow with Bondo for the little imperfections. :Cool:
Tom

[Aros]

Thanks! I cut a little too much on the starboard side so I will need to fill the gap...Any suggestions? Bondo? Fiberglass cloth? Not used to working with fiberglass for repairs...

[F106DeltaDart]

Nice! Those look awesome Aros!

[Aros]

Fit the first cooler in the port side cutout... Just a dry/temp fit to see how it looks. This is before I do any work to the coolers (filler primer, wet or dry sand, repeat until smooth finish). Overall I am really happy with the final molds and when it's all done and they are properly recessed I think it will definitely look the part showcasing a scale-like depth to the coolers that most model Corsairs don't have.

[Aros]

Thanks, I have yet to lift a finger, LOL

Just got the final molds of the coolers today in the mail. They really turned out great. Even the radiator vents look decent. Sorry the photos are poor lighting so you really can't see the detail but it does look great and once I finish them and add them to the Corsair it will look really nice.

Seahawks just may find their way to Minnesota in February!

[downwindleg]

Looking awesome my friend. Looking forward to the building season............and football of course...looks like Davis has pushed Boykin into the practice squad.....go Hawks! Brad

[Aros]

I should be getting the coolers this week. Looking forward to installing them so I can feel something is getting done! LOL

Chris remains busy so I am just going to work on the coolers and dummy radial for now. I meant to post these...Here's a couple images from Plastic Aviator's Instagram page of the progress...Looking outstanding! Pappy is going to be proud of his office!

[downwindleg]

Sounds like it's going well for that part of the project. Always nice to see tangible evidence of progress. Looking forward to seeing the cockpit details. We're definitely approaching the building season in a couple months............almost looking forward to it after a pretty hectic summer with family,friends, and flying wedged in there. Brad

[Pogo]

Sweeet!:Cool:
Tom

[Aros]

Well I got my wish. Thanks for the feedback Pogo!

I ended up tapering the vanes at the leading edges to get the .5mm thickness you were looking for. So I can print them and the screened inserts tonight.

[Aros]

Look really good- I'd only comment that the baffles are too thick.
Tom

Yeah you are right but I think I have exhausted this poor guy's limitations and I am fearful that his bill is going to be waaaaay more than I want to pay for these two drop in molds when all is said and done. On top of that, it's not going to be entered into Top Gun Static so I will have to concede on some level. Dang it. But I will still ask...

LOL

[Pogo]

Look really good- I'd only comment that the baffles are too thick.
Tom

[Aros]

Got the latest test cooler today. MUCH better! Really nailed all the nuances I was looking for. Better depth, curvature, etc. Still just a tiny bit too long but I told him I will just dremel that edge on the wing to fit. My only concern is cracking/splitting the fiberglass. If anyone has suggestions to avoid that I am all ears. Thanks!

Looks like this is going to be a Fall build. Spoke to my buddy the other day and he is starting to make room for the big girl. Family trips and volleyball tournaments are winding down with the end of Summer imminent so it shouldn't be too much longer.

[Aros]

Definitely...Like to get them installed, sanded and ready for paint before Chris gets his hands on her for the final build phase...Just in a waiting pattern. Excited to see the cockpit kit that Plastic Aviator's building/painting/weathering when it's finished!

[downwindleg]

Very cool...will look even better with oil cooler screen in place. Brad

[Aros]

Jake from RCG sent me the updated CAD file of the oil cooler. Much better! The vanes are curved, no ridge on the floor anymore and more depth. They will have the perforated radiator when finished.

[Aros]

You could literally slap some paint on it and it would look awesome...Of course I can't do just that with this girl, lol...

[downwindleg]

Outrageously cool my friend, better than I remembered! Should fit in nicely with all the other scale details, Brad