SCALECRAFT

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I have a friend with the P-47 cowl and glass fuse.

I had all the Jemcos at one time. One of the more scale ones were the Corsair. I have a full composite one taken off a Jemco Corsair around 19 (!!!!) years ago.

I should lay up another one. But I hate to do glass work. But I should.

Its is really forgiving and scale looking.

Steve

CorsairJock

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'Glass cowl was exact copy of original ( white plastic, which I still have), and included built in dummy radial. I removed it tho, in favor of dark colored one which I found at a swap meet (bought several of them, use them in my Corsairs as well). I added the alum 'pushrod' tubes to it.
I need to add top scoop to cowl, to complete my transformation of it to a SBD-3.

I actually purchased the 'glass cowl several years before I picked up the (Jemco) kit. I bought it at Toledo one year, from either Fiberglass Specialties or some other outfit. Then I went home, doubled the size of my Guillows plans (have Guillows kit also), and proceeded to scratch all the parts for a 1/8 scale Dauntless (same size as Jemco). I think I still have the ribs and formers somewhere, no longer need them since I got the Jemco kit.

check5

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Corsair Jock,
Would you be willing to part with the P-47 Cowl?, I am also looking for a copy of the plans, I picked up a kit, and no plans were in the box.

Luft-Gangster

subscribed. Looks great! any progress since last post? I am also sitting on a Jemco/Master Scale SBD 2-box version. Been looking for the Master Scale P-51. Currently only have prints for the P-51( can't build from the prints, great refrence for other items) too many parts are not on the prints except in 3D drawing, not in true size and shape.
Looking forward to an update on the SBD.

SCALECRAFT

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Actually, I'm working on a BVM F-16 edf dynemax conversion right now. The SBD is back on the shelf in line once again. I have a post started in jets.

Steve

Luft-Gangster

Thanks for the update. I know the feeling, I'm bouncing between several myself.

Luft-Gangster

Any flight updates???

WhiteRook

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hey jock , where did you get the offset struts ? from robart?

CorsairJock

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Fron Robart yes, BUT they were a custom job ($$$). I'm thinking I paid about $80 for a set about 10 yers ago, when the std 650s were selling for about $30 each.

BTW: retirement is only about 20 days away: I'll finally have time to work on my R/C projects again!

SCALECRAFT

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If about the BVM Yes.

On the BVM F-16 Dynemax. 16lbs with 2x 6s, 30 -60c 5300mA. The first flight was a very simple event. Nice head wind, tracked straight down the runway, controlled easy lift off.

Flew around 3min, LG extended entire flight so not super fast, lots of drag on the BVM gear. EDF shut down around 3 min and ditched into dirt.

I have to give credit to this model, at 16lbs, (4lbs over instructions) it was like a gentle glider with an "into the wind ditch". Normally I pull the gear up on a ditch, but couldn't, so a little damage to some of the components resulted. No tip stall at all. A bit of luck and I'm sure slope soaring helped.

Nothing my mini lathe and mill couldn't make. The quote from BVM was $125.00 for a few parts. Just one part was needed form BVM. $25.00.

I do have a complete nib BVM F-16 gear set back up though.

Next flight around a week or two. Or when I am given soon time of my own.

SBD, still on hold.

Steve

LDM

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hey Mr Retire guy , can we get you to finish our projects now lol congrats on fun time , may you live long and happy !!!!

WhiteRook

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thanks , their probably 150 now , i'll probly just go with a straight strut. id like to go with the 7/16 strut , but its going to have to support about 17 pounds , and their rated for 15 , you think they'll hold? this C A P DAUNTless is going to be porky.

no retracts , just 3/16 wire to the strut