Byron Corsair Build
01-21-2010, 07:56 PM
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RE: Byron Corsair Build
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I am using my 2 gallon compressor and small badger airbrush. I will put a second coat on this evening using my touch up gun. I am using Model Masters enamel paint. This paint goes on so well, and it comes in the FS # that I need.
Craig
I am using my 2 gallon compressor and small badger airbrush. I will put a second coat on this evening using my touch up gun. I am using Model Masters enamel paint. This paint goes on so well, and it comes in the FS # that I need.
Craig
01-21-2010, 11:55 PM
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RE: Byron Corsair Build
Finished up painting the fuselage and the cowl. I will leave it sit over night, hope to remove the masks tomorrow.
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01-22-2010, 06:20 PM
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RE: Byron Corsair Build
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The Canopy is held on with some very small screws so I can remove it when I need to get in there.
Yes it has turned out pretty good so far.
I mounted the engine and cowl, just to have a look.
Craig
The Canopy is held on with some very small screws so I can remove it when I need to get in there.
Yes it has turned out pretty good so far.
I mounted the engine and cowl, just to have a look.
Craig
01-22-2010, 08:48 PM
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Craig the way your progressing on this build you'll have to attach skis for your maiden flight ,because knowing you you'll be vibrating a lot to get it in the air looks great . probably stop in this weekend to check it out
01-22-2010, 11:28 PM
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Put the landing gear in, mounted the engine and cowl. It looks good sitting there on the bench.
I am looking forward to painting the wings next.
Craig
I am looking forward to painting the wings next.
Craig
01-25-2010, 04:53 AM
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RE: Byron Corsair Build
Rubbed the fuselage down to highlight some of the panel lines and rivets. This ties in the paint to a smooth finish, and gives it a warn, and used look.
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01-25-2010, 05:58 AM
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RE: Byron Corsair Build
Hi craig
Any idea weight yet I,m chap that emailed you twelve months ago I live in tasmania, miles away!!!!!!, my corsair has a zenoah 74cc twin in it weighing arround 13kg , what is the position of your C.G would you have got to balance yours yet?? hope to hear from you .
reguards kev P.S plane looks like a master peice !!!!!
Any idea weight yet I,m chap that emailed you twelve months ago I live in tasmania, miles away!!!!!!, my corsair has a zenoah 74cc twin in it weighing arround 13kg , what is the position of your C.G would you have got to balance yours yet?? hope to hear from you .
reguards kev P.S plane looks like a master peice !!!!!
01-25-2010, 08:18 AM
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Hi craig
Any idea weight yet I,m chap that emailed you twelve months ago I live in tasmania, miles away!!!!!!, my corsair has a zenoah 74cc twin in it weighing arround 13kg , what is the position of your C.G would you have got to balance yours yet?? hope to hear from you .
reguards kev P.S plane looks like a master peice !!!!!
Hi craig
Any idea weight yet I,m chap that emailed you twelve months ago I live in tasmania, miles away!!!!!!, my corsair has a zenoah 74cc twin in it weighing arround 13kg , what is the position of your C.G would you have got to balance yours yet?? hope to hear from you .
reguards kev P.S plane looks like a master peice !!!!!
Some unsolicitaed input from me: I've been flying Byron's Corsair for a couple of years now. (Q-52 w/PurrPowr, 23#)
It is balanced inverted with the gear up at 5 1/4" back from the leading edge. It's a bit nose heavy with the gear down but it flies great.
Craig,
That looks Marvelous! What was your technique to rub down the paint?
Thanks!
01-25-2010, 04:15 PM
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I have not done any balancing as of yet. I did a rough weigh the other day just picking it up and standing on a scale. Complete it is roughly 24-25 lbs.
I still need to install the tail wheel linkage, and a few adds and sods before i start the balancing process.
Scott
I used wet sandpaper, to slowly cut down the paint and give it a smooth finish. I started with some 400 grit, took down the areas I wanted exposed, then sanded the entire plane with 1500 wet paper. It makes a good mess, and cleans up easy. I still need to paint the wings and do the same process to them before more weathering takes place.
I am happy with the results. The Model Masters paint is excellent to apply, and it wet sands real well. The paint has a few different tones to it at this stage, however after clearcoating, it will all blend well.
Craig
I have not done any balancing as of yet. I did a rough weigh the other day just picking it up and standing on a scale. Complete it is roughly 24-25 lbs.
I still need to install the tail wheel linkage, and a few adds and sods before i start the balancing process.
Scott
I used wet sandpaper, to slowly cut down the paint and give it a smooth finish. I started with some 400 grit, took down the areas I wanted exposed, then sanded the entire plane with 1500 wet paper. It makes a good mess, and cleans up easy. I still need to paint the wings and do the same process to them before more weathering takes place.
I am happy with the results. The Model Masters paint is excellent to apply, and it wet sands real well. The paint has a few different tones to it at this stage, however after clearcoating, it will all blend well.
Craig
01-28-2010, 12:32 AM
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Started working on the wing paint this evening. I applied the Insignia White on the top of the port wing, and on the bottom of the starboard wing.
I will let this cure for a few days, then apply the masking to cover up the white.
I will then proceed with the painting of the Dark Sea Blue after that. Normaly the inside blue of the roundel is painted with Insignia Blue, however it does not make a difference to me so I am just going with the Dark Sea blue.
Craig
I will let this cure for a few days, then apply the masking to cover up the white.
I will then proceed with the painting of the Dark Sea Blue after that. Normaly the inside blue of the roundel is painted with Insignia Blue, however it does not make a difference to me so I am just going with the Dark Sea blue.
Craig
01-30-2010, 09:33 PM
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The roundels have been drawn out on the wings.
The wings are masked and plan on getting the bottoms painted this evening, and the tops tomorrow. Then I will remove the masks.
Craig
The wings are masked and plan on getting the bottoms painted this evening, and the tops tomorrow. Then I will remove the masks.
Craig
01-31-2010, 04:40 PM
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Painted the tops of the wings this morning. Just finished doing a few touch ups, and hope to remove the roundel maskings later this evening.
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01-31-2010, 07:46 PM
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Removed the roundel masks. The majority of the painting is complete. I still need to rub it down in a few days, then I can start the weathering process.
Placed the wings in the folded position, attached the cowl and prop, as well as the two antennias.
Craig
Placed the wings in the folded position, attached the cowl and prop, as well as the two antennias.
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02-03-2010, 09:03 PM
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hello! does anybody have the wooden jig plus prop wrench that is used to set the correct prop pitch when putting new Blades into the hub OF a Byron Corsair? Thanks Jeff e-mail - [email protected]
02-04-2010, 01:19 AM
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Jeff
Sorry I can't help you out with your question. I am sure some of the guys who follow along on this thread, should be able to help.
The length of control rods for the elevator and rudder have concerned me. A fellow modeler told me another guy lost a Corsair due to the elevator rod breaking in flight due to vibration and flexing. I dont want that to happen to me so I modified the fuselage on the inside. I braced the control rods using some balsa, which should reduce the vibrations, and flexing that takes place. They are roughly 3 feet long so there would be quite a bit of flexing.
Craig
Sorry I can't help you out with your question. I am sure some of the guys who follow along on this thread, should be able to help.
The length of control rods for the elevator and rudder have concerned me. A fellow modeler told me another guy lost a Corsair due to the elevator rod breaking in flight due to vibration and flexing. I dont want that to happen to me so I modified the fuselage on the inside. I braced the control rods using some balsa, which should reduce the vibrations, and flexing that takes place. They are roughly 3 feet long so there would be quite a bit of flexing.
Craig
02-04-2010, 06:02 PM
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RE: Byron Corsair Build
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I have about 35 degrees deflection, I will double check.
I am going to do a balance tonight. I will use your method inverted, as well as the byron method using the small holes in the side of the fuse.
Craig
I have about 35 degrees deflection, I will double check.
I am going to do a balance tonight. I will use your method inverted, as well as the byron method using the small holes in the side of the fuse.
Craig
02-04-2010, 10:17 PM
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I am going to need to add some weight to the front end. I will think on the best position. I am not a fan of putting weight in the cowl, causes to much stress on the cowl. I will probably make small lead blocks and secure them to the front, just behing the firewall ring, as far forward as possible.
Craig
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