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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread - 9/23/2011 5:53 AM   
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Looking forward to seeing it at Monster Planes. Which BTW is 20 days away.

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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread - 9/23/2011 6:01 AM   
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Hey Gary,
Looking forward to seeing it at Monster Planes. Which BTW is 20 days away.

Yea pal, and look at our plane. Lots to do in the next couple weeks, and we want to get her back in the air before the trip.

Good news is Zombie is totally ready in every respect.

Might bring a P-51 as well, but we have to leave room to bring that huge fuselage for the 144" P-47 back. Scott will be glad to get it out of his garage I'm sure.

I might get some work done on your radial, but I'm pretty sure it won't be done it time.

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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread - 9/23/2011 7:47 AM   
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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread - 9/24/2011 12:24 AM   
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No problem on the radial.............get the planes done.

Working on it my friend. Bringing the Corsair back from the paint shop this evening.

I'll have some more pictures in a little while.

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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread - 9/24/2011 4:44 AM   
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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread - 9/24/2011 4:59 AM   
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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread - 9/24/2011 2:55 PM   
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Already started chipping the paint off the aluminum. With the hardener added to the paint, and the lack of primer, it chips nicely.



Ya got to love it when a plan comes together!
Looks real good Gary, the aluminum skin really makes it look awesome when you chip it...

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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread - 9/24/2011 6:05 PM   
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Already started chipping the paint off the aluminum. With the hardener added to the paint, and the lack of primer, it chips nicely.



Ya got to love it when a plan comes together!
Looks real good Gary, the aluminum skin really makes it look awesome when you chip it...

Thanks buddy.

I'll be 'chipping' away at this all week end.

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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread - 9/24/2011 9:56 PM   
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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread - 9/24/2011 10:10 PM   
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Just a chip off the Old Corsair. Right Gary. Look's great John T.


LOL Good one John.

Who would take an Exacto knife to their nice new paint job. ME

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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread - 9/26/2011 2:13 AM   
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Status: offline 		While I am detailing #1, Brian is working on the lighting in the wings on #2. Here are a couple pictures.

There will be (14) LEDs in the wings alone.

2 wing tips
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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread - 9/26/2011 3:50 AM   
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While I am detailing #1, Brian is working on the lighting in the wings on #2. Here are a couple pictures.

There will be (14) LEDs in the wings alone.

2 wing tips
3 bottom formation
3 top formation
6 gun lights


can't wait to see how you do the guns. Sounds like it will be real cool. Now to come up with something to sound like guns shooting with some smoke accent!

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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread - 9/26/2011 4:12 AM   
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While I am detailing #1, Brian is working on the lighting in the wings on #2. Here are a couple pictures.

There will be (14) LEDs in the wings alone.

2 wing tips
3 bottom formation
3 top formation
6 gun lights


can't wait to see how you do the guns. Sounds like it will be real cool. Now to come up with something to sound like guns shooting with some smoke accent!

Funny you said that. What do you think we are working on with another friend, a gun package for our models that will include sound, flash, and smoke.

We have ordered the components for sound and the boards for the lighting, and my buddy is working on the smoke generator. A totally new concept that he is experimenting with. Very cool, but I don't want to say more just yet.

Our goal is to make it inexpensive and simple enough to be within reach of the majority of discerning war bird modelers.

We plan to use it in the #2 airframe.

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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread - 9/26/2011 5:00 AM   
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While I am detailing #1, Brian is working on the lighting in the wings on #2. Here are a couple pictures.

There will be (14) LEDs in the wings alone.

2 wing tips
3 bottom formation
3 top formation
6 gun lights


can't wait to see how you do the guns. Sounds like it will be real cool. Now to come up with something to sound like guns shooting with some smoke accent!

Funny you said that. What do you think we are working on with another friend, a gun package for our models that will include sound, flash, and smoke.

We have ordered the components for sound and the boards for the lighting, and my buddy is working on the smoke generator. A totally new concept that he is experimenting with. Very cool, but I don't want to say more just yet.

Our goal is to make it inexpensive and simple enough to be within reach of the majority of discerning war bird modelers.

We plan to use it in the #2 airframe.



Dude count me in on that package. Once the Maiden is done, then it is time for kick butt details like that!!!

Please don't forget Me!!!!!

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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread - 9/26/2011 5:09 AM   
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While I am detailing #1, Brian is working on the lighting in the wings on #2. Here are a couple pictures.

There will be (14) LEDs in the wings alone.

2 wing tips
3 bottom formation
3 top formation
6 gun lights


can't wait to see how you do the guns. Sounds like it will be real cool. Now to come up with something to sound like guns shooting with some smoke accent!

Funny you said that. What do you think we are working on with another friend, a gun package for our models that will include sound, flash, and smoke.

We have ordered the components for sound and the boards for the lighting, and my buddy is working on the smoke generator. A totally new concept that he is experimenting with. Very cool, but I don't want to say more just yet.

Our goal is to make it inexpensive and simple enough to be within reach of the majority of discerning war bird modelers.

We plan to use it in the #2 airframe.



Dude count me in on that package. Once the Maiden is done, then it is time for kick butt details like that!!!

Please don't forget Me!!!!!

Roger that.

I will say that what we are working on is a stand alone system, separate from the engine-generated type smoke. This could even be used in an electric plane. Although, with a fighter or bomber that was equipped with engine smoke, like Scott Prossen's new 144" P-47, a very cool simulated dog fight could be depicted.

Looking forward to that maiden, and the coverage. I'm sure your first landing will be better than mine. I was way too worried about torquing her over in an aborted landing, with all that power and aggressive prop. Actually, you can put power on fairly fast and the rudder handles it just fine. Even with full flaps and gear down, she pulls right back up and away.

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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread - 9/26/2011 5:19 AM   
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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread - 9/26/2011 5:50 AM   
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On the subject of gun flash, I'd like some suggestions on color. What do you guys think would be more effective? White, orange, red, yellow or a combination of colors? Your opinions are welcome.



Well, maybe Red would show up well, I know a red Vette catches the cops eyes first on the freeway. Maybe it's the Blonde driving it. If the bulbs were bright strobe lamps I am sure it would be visible.

I hope to Maiden Wed. I need a JR Matchbox. The ailerons are y'ed to one channel and I am out of channels. I need to get the Differential setup. I am sure it would fly fine the way it is but I have too much down on one aileron. The Nuke in me says to leave nothing to chance.


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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread - 9/26/2011 8:04 AM   
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On the subject of gun flash, I'd like some suggestions on color. What do you guys think would be more effective? White, orange, red, yellow or a combination of colors? Your opinions are welcome.



Well, maybe Red would show up well, I know a red Vette catches the cops eyes first on the freeway. Maybe it's the Blonde driving it. If the bulbs were bright strobe lamps I am sure it would be visible.

I hope to Maiden Wed. I need a JR Matchbox. The ailerons are y'ed to one channel and I am out of channels. I need to get the Differential setup. I am sure it would fly fine the way it is but I have too much down on one aileron. The Nuke in me says to leave nothing to chance.


We used these for the flaps and ailerons. Work great. One lead in and up to (4) out, all individually adjustable including direction of travel. All in the wing.

Equalizer II on the ailerons and Equalizer 3D on the flaps.

http://smart-fly.com/Products/Equalizer3D/equalizer3d.htm

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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread - 9/27/2011 2:33 AM   
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I am downloading some video of it working, but here are some pictures of the work Mitch did. I like it. Very simple design.

First the tail gear.

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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread - 9/27/2011 2:34 AM   
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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread - 9/27/2011 2:43 AM   
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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread - 9/27/2011 2:54 AM   
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Status: offline 		Here is the Main gear. I has plenty of power, even with the 4.8V battery. On-board the plane all three gear will be powered with a separate 7.4V LiPo, plugged directly into the control box. One wire will run from the sequencer to the control box and the red wire in it will be cut, so all the box gets is the signal.

You will notice that Mitch did the welding mod to the bracket for us, along with his other work.

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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread - 9/27/2011 3:19 AM   
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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread - 9/27/2011 3:40 AM   
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Status: offline 		Gary, those gears perform realistically even at 4.8 volts. It looks like you will have to use a pull-pull cable setup for the tail wheel. How are you going to keep the wheel centered when the tension is off the cable during the retract process? Dan.

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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread - 9/27/2011 4:04 AM   
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Gary, those gears perform realistically even at 4.8 volts. It looks like you will have to use a pull-pull cable setup for the tail wheel. How are you going to keep the wheel centered when the tension is off the cable during the retract process? Dan.

We use springs on the cables, and with the Corsair, the tire did not fully retract into the tail. About 1/3 of it stuck out. A hole in each door holds the tire straight.

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