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Old 05-23-2016, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by raaf
RAM Top work as always simple and effective just the way it should be...

cheers raaf
Glad you like it. Thank you.
Old 05-23-2016, 12:22 PM
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Gary,
Which tailwheel are you using/recommending? Is it pneumatic, or just solid rubber?

Thanks,
Ken
Old 05-23-2016, 12:53 PM
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Solid rubber. It is the one CARF supplied. Sierra i think. 2.5" tire. Solid.
Old 05-23-2016, 06:35 PM
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Gary,

Canopy system done and works great! Thanks again!
Old 05-24-2016, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Ken-h
Gary,

Canopy system done and works great! Thanks again!
fantastic!
Old 06-05-2016, 11:02 AM
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Had a death in the family folks. More later.
Old 06-05-2016, 03:43 PM
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My condolences to you my friend, My prayers go out to the family.
Old 06-06-2016, 03:15 AM
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Condolences. Take care of your family and come back to this when your ready.
Old 06-06-2016, 10:33 AM
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Sorry for your loss Gary, see you in due time.
Old 06-13-2016, 06:39 PM
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Thank you everyone. We had an emotional week end with our large family and many friends. My father in law sure did carve out a large place in all our hearts. The family came together to help him stay in in his home right up to the end. Many sacrifices. Every one of my 7 children took their turns staying with him. So proud of them all. I know this is off topic, but this is just pouring out of me right now.

I'm getting back to the shop and moving forward again. Pictures of cockpit work will be upcoming.
Old 06-15-2016, 06:33 PM
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New gear door detail panels installed. Took about 10 minutes per door.



rivet detail is already molded in.

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Old 06-27-2016, 08:46 PM
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Making some parts for the cockpit. Here are the ordinance consoles and the gun sight. I use gloss black, a little flat black, and micro balloons mixed together to make a paint that looks like the crackle paint they used on these parts. The gun sight is made from parts in the Dynamic Balsa kit. The switch consoles are a mod from that same kit. The resin parts are not scale enough. The one on the left side doesn't even have the selector switch for the gun sight light. I add this and also make the taller.

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The front deck is covered with a piece of ABS.

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Old 07-13-2016, 08:26 PM
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Hello all. I have ordered some new actuators for my canopy system. I will install them on the Corsairs in the shop right now and post the results. Once I have them adapted and am sure it all works as planned, it will be added to what we offer as a power system for the canopy. The pricing will change slightly. It will go down, as this new system will require fewer parts and less work to produce. It will also require less space in the air frame.

Should have them in my hands in a couple days. Then we will jump on install and pictures.
Old 07-17-2016, 09:02 PM
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Cockpit work. Still a work in progress. Side panels will get much more detail as will the consoles on each side. These all started as Dynamic Balsa parts. I do a lot of modifications.

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Old 07-18-2016, 10:29 PM
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Gary can you please answer my emails? I would like to confirm dispatch date of my parts ordered thanks Ian T
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Sorry lon. Yes. Didn't see them. I'll look for them.

Tks.
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Same message as Ian. I have communicated both in emails and pm. At minimum, I would expect some response to a customer who has been incredibly patient.
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Agreed. PM sent.
Old 08-05-2016, 11:36 AM
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Gary?!!
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Hello all,
It has taken some time, but finally our Corsair has done it's maiden flight.

https://youtu.be/GAiz-nMv_KM


Can only say that the model flies really well, and was well worth all the effort.
Keep up the good work!

Kind regards,
Christiaan and Bruno
Old 09-06-2016, 10:21 AM
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Great job guys! She looks wonderful and flys great. Nice first landing! Thank you for posting.
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Hello Gary,
Many thanks for your kind appreciation.
Have meantime fitted a 4-blade prop (Biela), which also works well.

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Old 09-14-2016, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by christiaan.geyskens
Hello Gary,
Many thanks for your kind appreciation.
Have meantime fitted a 4-blade prop (Biela), which also works well.

Thanks for posting. I love success stories.
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Hey Gary,

Looking to do something that I have not seen anyone else do you that I think would look amazing which is to try installing the 250-7 instead of the 5. I was wondering if you had thoughts on this. Its .2 in less in diameter and weights about 800 grams more which I think are favorable numbers. My biggest concern is the length from mount to prop flag which is 9.25 inches as compared to the 5 cylinder's 8 inches. How long are your stand-offs? Do you think this is possible without a complete overhaul of the firewall location. I'll look at mocking this up as well but would like to hear what you think given your experience.

Thanks,
Woody

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