CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread
#3851

Hello Corsair Builders
i building a Jolly Rogers Corsair the Number 34 ˋLA City Limitsˋ
A tribute to Chico Freeman Killed on a Carrierstryke on Board, just on the nearly End of the War
I build all the missing Rivets
Weight under 25 kg Wet
Cheers Fred














i building a Jolly Rogers Corsair the Number 34 ˋLA City Limitsˋ
A tribute to Chico Freeman Killed on a Carrierstryke on Board, just on the nearly End of the War
I build all the missing Rivets
Weight under 25 kg Wet
Cheers Fred














#3854

Some more Pics from the Progress
Not the cleanest Corsair

Chico on his Ride A little Smile on Dark Times Here you can see the ripped Withe Tape crossed over the Gunholes hard to replicate but a intresting Detail




Not the cleanest Corsair

Chico on his Ride A little Smile on Dark Times Here you can see the ripped Withe Tape crossed over the Gunholes hard to replicate but a intresting Detail




#3855

Another intresting Detail was the old Number "6* slightly apeared under the 34, a very welcome Detail from the real One

Last edited by Mr.Stang; 02-02-2023 at 08:56 AM.
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Erich (02-02-2023)
#3857


Hi all. I am having a lot of problem with the folding wing hydraulic system. I tried to upload the picture but unable to
The connection diagram shows that the accumulator is connected to the air pressure source. I put in a small air tank and pumped it up to about 100 psi then tried to run the pump. The pump ran for a few second and then stopped then the hydraulic fluid get pushed into the air tank. A lot of fluid went in there. . Also, I ran the pump with a 7.4V battery but it seems like it can't handle the pump. The sticker on the pump said not to use less than 6v. So what is the upper limit on the voltage range? I have a lot of questions.
The first time I ran it, the pump ran and the arms started to move but they didn't go down all the way and then the pump stopped. The smoke started to come out of the pump. I then quickly pull the battery. After a few mins, I tried again and the pump didn't move. I tried with a 9.9V and it appears to be trying to to start. It seems like the pressure was too high for the pump to work. I moved the position hydraulic switch to the other position (up) and tried again. It seems to run for a second or so then stopped. Now I can't get the pump to move.
The connection diagram shows that the accumulator is connected to the air pressure source. I put in a small air tank and pumped it up to about 100 psi then tried to run the pump. The pump ran for a few second and then stopped then the hydraulic fluid get pushed into the air tank. A lot of fluid went in there. . Also, I ran the pump with a 7.4V battery but it seems like it can't handle the pump. The sticker on the pump said not to use less than 6v. So what is the upper limit on the voltage range? I have a lot of questions.
The first time I ran it, the pump ran and the arms started to move but they didn't go down all the way and then the pump stopped. The smoke started to come out of the pump. I then quickly pull the battery. After a few mins, I tried again and the pump didn't move. I tried with a 9.9V and it appears to be trying to to start. It seems like the pressure was too high for the pump to work. I moved the position hydraulic switch to the other position (up) and tried again. It seems to run for a second or so then stopped. Now I can't get the pump to move.
Last edited by HiCurrent; 02-04-2023 at 10:10 PM.
#3858


I tried again, I removed the tubing to the hydraulic cylinder from the switch valve to let the pump work without backend pressure. The pump ran fine. I then reconnect the line and the pump didn't even start. That test proved that the pump still working. I noticed that it works better and more frequent with the 9.9v. On luck, I managed to get the system working by moving the arms all the way up position (folded position). Now I can't get the system to move the arm down. I wondered if I need to go to 11.1v battery. Anyone has experience with the new hydraulic pump system being supply with the new kit?
I also experimented with the pressure on the accumulator but it didn't seem to help.
I really appreciate any input.
I also experimented with the pressure on the accumulator but it didn't seem to help.
I really appreciate any input.
#3859

I tried again, I removed the tubing to the hydraulic cylinder from the switch valve to let the pump work without backend pressure. The pump ran fine. I then reconnect the line and the pump didn't even start. That test proved that the pump still working. I noticed that it works better and more frequent with the 9.9v. On luck, I managed to get the system working by moving the arms all the way up position (folded position). Now I can't get the system to move the arm down. I wondered if I need to go to 11.1v battery. Anyone has experience with the new hydraulic pump system being supply with the new kit?
I also experimented with the pressure on the accumulator but it didn't seem to help.
I really appreciate any input.
I also experimented with the pressure on the accumulator but it didn't seem to help.
I really appreciate any input.
Hello Nameless
please show the Pumpnumber
thanks Fred
#3860


Thank you Mr.Stang:
HPU10
A601761
61096
Some times when I'm extremely lucky, when I connected the battery 9.9v, the pump would run for about 1/3 or a second then stop. After that I couldn't get it to start again. I checked, there is no restriction in the flow.
HPU10
A601761
61096
Some times when I'm extremely lucky, when I connected the battery 9.9v, the pump would run for about 1/3 or a second then stop. After that I couldn't get it to start again. I checked, there is no restriction in the flow.
Last edited by HiCurrent; 02-05-2023 at 08:54 PM.
#3863

If you find that your system is faulty and you want another, I have the entire hydraulic system, including pump and cylinders I am not using. I swapped mine out for electric. Let me know if anyone would be interested in them.
#3864


My hydraulic system still working. I just couldn't get it to pulsating like the manual said. This hydraulic system doesn't really work. If it even does, it will be a lifetime of problems. I will either lock the wing up or will have to convert it to electric. Wondering how much will it cost to convert.
#3867

Hey Corsair brothers, is there anyone that is running a cortex gyro in their corsair or does it even need it. I have much experience running them in my Turbines but none in a shaker gas engine. Will be running a Moki 250 in mine.
Regards
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