CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread
08-24-2015, 07:41 PM
#3077
Even with the redesigned front wing hinge, a small cutout is required in the outer panel. We do this with a cutout in the panel, and a matching half moon added to the center section. This eliminates the need for either a cut out, or a movable cover.
10-07-2015, 03:25 AM
#3084
hello, anyone running the moki 300 on the carf corsair?? I notice that the 300 is bigger than the 250 and wont fit, if anyone is running the 300 can advice how much work was installing it?
thxs in advance for the help
thxs in advance for the help
10-07-2015, 04:17 AM
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The Moki 300 fit in the carf corsair and Works Perfect! the 300 give deeper sound and wery good speed
The 300 is not more work to install then the 250.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y71lTPvZDfA
Brg Geir
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10-09-2015, 03:49 AM
#3086
Thanks for the info I got info from carf that as the 300 is bigger than the 250 it wouldnt fit inside the cowl, can you confirm on that? Did you have to modify the cowl?
thxs
thxs
10-09-2015, 04:02 AM
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The moki 300 fit in the Carf corsair with out modify enything! I have the arf folding wing and mounted all the Equipment and batterys in the front + i think it was ca150gr of lead!
I am wery happy with this combo and no regrets for using the 300
http://www.modellflynytt.no/showthre...t=carf+corsair
Geir
I have the arf folding wing and mounted all the Equipment and batterys in the front + i think it was ca150gr of lead! I am wery happy with this combo and no regrets for using the 300
http://www.modellflynytt.no/showthre...t=carf+corsair
Geir
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10-09-2015, 06:35 AM
#3088
This is news to us. Good news, but I can not confirm. The 250 fits very tight as it is. The 257 - 7 cylinder fits for sure as it is actually a little smaller in diameter than the 250.
I will say that the 250 is way more than scale power for this plane. It will virtually leap into the air with this engine. Full throttle is not needed or recommended even with this combination as the air frame has limits not to be exceeded, which can be, even with 250 driving the less-than-optimally-efficieant 3-blade Solo Prop. Even the 215 pulls this aircraft with authority.
Just food for thought.
I will say that the 250 is way more than scale power for this plane. It will virtually leap into the air with this engine. Full throttle is not needed or recommended even with this combination as the air frame has limits not to be exceeded, which can be, even with 250 driving the less-than-optimally-efficieant 3-blade Solo Prop. Even the 215 pulls this aircraft with authority.
Just food for thought.
10-09-2015, 06:49 AM
#3089
BTW, I am on a short vacation from h.......ll. We got to Orlando and one day later my mother in law (possibly on her last trip anywhere) fell in the room due to a small stroke she had while walking to the bathroom with her walker. My wife, an RN, saw it happen and was quick to get the squad coming. Turns out that if she had been at home unattended, that may have been the end right there due to the small brain bleed driven by really high blood pressure at the time. They were quick to get the blood pressure coming down. She has been in the hospital ever since, at times claiming they are trying to kill her and rigging the machines to give false readings to keep her there, and that we are going to leave her there to die. My wife calls it sundowners due to the brain bleed, and deals with this sort of thing all the time as she works in critical care. They don't get paid enough after seeing what they do, IMO .
I know this is off topic, but wanted to let you all know why the delayed responses on things. Hope to be back home next week but we can't leave till gramma is released.
As Arnold says, I'llll Be Baaaaaauuuuuck.
I know this is off topic, but wanted to let you all know why the delayed responses on things. Hope to be back home next week but we can't leave till gramma is released.
As Arnold says, I'llll Be Baaaaaauuuuuck.
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10-09-2015, 12:55 PM
#3092
Thanks guys. Looks like we are in Florida a little longer. My wife is really stressed out. It doesn't end when we leave. Her mom and dad have been living in their home. He has Alzheimer and now she will not be able to take care of him. Big changes to confront in the next few days. My dad was killed in a plane crash at 38. Mom was alone when we had all this to deal with. She also passed from Alzheimer. Much easier then. This is going to be interesting for awhile. Today, she wanted my wife to put her in the dish washer.
10-09-2015, 02:09 PM
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This is news to us. Good news, but I can not confirm. The 250 fits very tight as it is. The 257 - 7 cylinder fits for sure as it is actually a little smaller in diameter than the 250.
I will say that the 250 is way more than scale power for this plane. It will virtually leap into the air with this engine. Full throttle is not needed or recommended even with this combination as the air frame has limits not to be exceeded, which can be, even with 250 driving the less-than-optimally-efficieant 3-blade Solo Prop. Even the 215 pulls this aircraft with authority.
Just food for thought.
I will say that the 250 is way more than scale power for this plane. It will virtually leap into the air with this engine. Full throttle is not needed or recommended even with this combination as the air frame has limits not to be exceeded, which can be, even with 250 driving the less-than-optimally-efficieant 3-blade Solo Prop. Even the 215 pulls this aircraft with authority.
Just food for thought.
I fly this corsair all season also With big speed and no problem!I agree With you that the 215-250 is good for this airframe but for me big is better
I hope everything will turn for better With Your Family.
Brg Geir
10-22-2015, 06:00 AM
#3095
Hello Corsair Pilots,
I have a question regarding the wing folding meachanism. I noticed that it takes longer and longer each time for the wings go up and down. In the beginning it took less than 20 seconds for the wings to fold and unfold. Now its takes more than a minute and sometimes i even need to manually speed up the process by pushing the wing down or up. I increased the pressure already on the system, but with no effect. The pump feels the same as before, judging by the noise it makes when the pump runs).
Maybe some has noticed that also and knows how to fix Thanks....
This is my corsair
I have a question regarding the wing folding meachanism. I noticed that it takes longer and longer each time for the wings go up and down. In the beginning it took less than 20 seconds for the wings to fold and unfold. Now its takes more than a minute and sometimes i even need to manually speed up the process by pushing the wing down or up. I increased the pressure already on the system, but with no effect. The pump feels the same as before, judging by the noise it makes when the pump runs).
Maybe some has noticed that also and knows how to fix
Thanks....This is my corsair
10-22-2015, 08:26 AM
#3096
Hello Corsair Pilots,
I have a question regarding the wing folding meachanism. I noticed that it takes longer and longer each time for the wings go up and down. In the beginning it took less than 20 seconds for the wings to fold and unfold. Now its takes more than a minute and sometimes i even need to manually speed up the process by pushing the wing down or up. I increased the pressure already on the system, but with no effect. The pump feels the same as before, judging by the noise it makes when the pump runs).
Maybe some has noticed that also and knows how to fix Thanks....
This is my corsair
I have a question regarding the wing folding meachanism. I noticed that it takes longer and longer each time for the wings go up and down. In the beginning it took less than 20 seconds for the wings to fold and unfold. Now its takes more than a minute and sometimes i even need to manually speed up the process by pushing the wing down or up. I increased the pressure already on the system, but with no effect. The pump feels the same as before, judging by the noise it makes when the pump runs).
Maybe some has noticed that also and knows how to fix
Thanks....This is my corsair
You may want to check the pressure in the accumulator. It may be loosing pressure somewhere. If that is ok,i would look into the pump itself. Like any pump, the inturnal seals can wear.
Please let us know what yo find. Might help others.
10-24-2015, 06:00 PM
#3097
Learning 3D CAD has been more of a challenge than I thought it would be. It's taken me a long time to get to this point, but I am pretty happy with the results. I am also 4 hours into a 20 hour 3D printout of the front half of the wheel. I'll post a photo of the results tomorrow. Here's a rendering of the wheel and a photo of an earlier printout of the front half with out as much detail.
I printed it using a Lulzbot Kittaz that Iv'e upgraded to a TAZ 5. The print is done in ABS with a .08mm layer height and a .25mm nozzle.
Scott.
I printed it using a Lulzbot Kittaz that Iv'e upgraded to a TAZ 5. The print is done in ABS with a .08mm layer height and a .25mm nozzle.
Scott.
10-24-2015, 06:49 PM
#3099
Thought I would update our situation.
The almost impossible happened in that my mother-in-law's insurance agreed to pay for the air ambulance to fly her home to Ohio from Orlando. This was done last Sunday. She has since been admitted to a local rehab facility. Still some tough decisions to make as right now they are recommending assisted living rather than returning to her home when she is released. Tough because my father in law is suffering from Alzheimer and can't be on his own either. Moving them in with us may not be possible. Still, we are all home and getting on with things. Although my work in the shop has taken a serious hit, i'm getting back at it.
Thanks for all your support.
The almost impossible happened in that my mother-in-law's insurance agreed to pay for the air ambulance to fly her home to Ohio from Orlando. This was done last Sunday. She has since been admitted to a local rehab facility. Still some tough decisions to make as right now they are recommending assisted living rather than returning to her home when she is released. Tough because my father in law is suffering from Alzheimer and can't be on his own either. Moving them in with us may not be possible. Still, we are all home and getting on with things. Although my work in the shop has taken a serious hit, i'm getting back at it.
Thanks for all your support.