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RE: 1/6 Scale F4U Corsair Group Build
Congrats rustypep and I love the name Jaden. Did you name her? And Danny, I am sure you are anticipating your Christmas present! What a wonderful thing to happen to you both. I have been spending as much time with my daughter and granddaughter as I can before they leave for Germany. My son in law is serving in the Army and is in Iraq. He will be going back to their home in Germany next month so while he was deployed my daughter and grand daughter came here with stay with us. When they leave it will be about 2 yrs before we see them again so I have been spending as much time with them as I can. Great work on the tire Jerry - looking good!
Posted on: 10/26/2009 8:23 AM by Author "rwright142"
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73 RC Planes Flown Together
My new favorite website has a video of 73 planes flying at once. Here's the link: www.wimp.com/planesflown
Posted on: 10/7/2009 7:57 PM by Author "rwright142"
in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
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RE: 1/6 Scale F4U Corsair Group Build
That Corsair looks awesome! From what I can see in the photo, more detail than most - sliding canopy, rudder detail, trim tabs, cool! Thanks for posting.
Posted on: 9/25/2009 7:44 AM by Author "rwright142"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Royal Midi Corsair
[quote]ORIGINAL: ZX1Ninja Thanks Rwright142, I was aware of that thread. Very helpfull. And I will proabably try to include some of the items from that thread, like the tailwheel, only scaled down. The midi kit is a 40 size kit and I was more interested in specific corrections and converstions for it. [/quote] I didn't realize the midi was a 40 size so thanks for the clarification. Looking
Posted on: 9/21/2009 8:04 AM by Author "rwright142"
in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Royal Midi Corsair
Check out our Corsair build thread here: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7335038/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm
Posted on: 9/20/2009 7:31 PM by Author "rwright142"
in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: InZpan still in biz?
You're both right - they are a Czech company but I believe Jacob may live in the UK. That's where my stuff came from. Here is contact info from their website http://www.inzpan.com Address: Aeroteam s.r.o. Svarov 922 Vsetin 955 01 Czech Republic EMAIL: contact@inzpan.com PHONE: 07962 671 589 Contact responsible for the inZpan brand: Mr. Jakub Kejdus and on another website here in RCU I found this: State-of-Art Models Ltd. 26 York Street London W1U 6PZ United Kingdom e: contact@inzpan.com t: 07962 671 589
Posted on: 9/17/2009 7:03 PM by Author "rwright142"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9103926
RE: 1/6 Scale F4U Corsair Group Build
Scott, I'm an IT admin so I can appreciate the specs! Nice box! I have been running W7 for almost a year now and love it. The first beta had some video and audio issues but this last one is rock solid. You will definitely want it and not XP, assuming SolidWorks has no problems with it. I don't think you'll like Vista but that's just my opinion. As for the status of my Corsair build, I'm still working on the home we just bought. I have a lot of new tools ready to go into my shop but won't be starting on it for awhile so I'm just lurking for now, watching you guys build. I wanted to go to the AMA this weekend - they have a Warbirds event every Labor Day weekend that is HUGE but I committed to working around the house. I hope to get back on the cockpit soon.
Posted on: 9/6/2009 8:27 PM by Author "rwright142"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: 1/6 Scale F4U Corsair Group Build
Congratulations on all of the news! Where in Germany will you be located? My daughter, grand daughter, and son-in-law live in Schweinfurt. The girls are here for a few more months because my son-in-law is serving in Iraq so they came to visit while he was deployed. In December they will all go back and we will visit at some point. Anyway, congratulation to you and your girl and the pilot to be ;)
Posted on: 9/5/2009 11:25 PM by Author "rwright142"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9072798
1/6 Scale F4U Corsair Group Build
For this build several individuals have planned, researched, and collaborated with one goal in mind - to build the finest, most detailed, and as historically accurate a Corsair they can. To achieve this goal, we will be using Royal plans, engineering drawings from Vought and others, manuals, and CAD drawings created by a member of this thread, just to name a few. Parts will be supplied by several sources included some of members of this build team who have unselfishly offered their time and talents. There will be many Corsairs built by many builders and of different variants. Some builders will closely follow plans, some will make changes, and some will incorporate add-ons such as navigation lights, canopies that open/close, etc. Each builder will also decide on their own markings, colors, weathering, etc. and many will post their progress here for others to view. Since this is a collaboration, you will see Corsairs in various stages of build. You are welcome to join in at anytime and we welcome your input but we do have a few requests: 1. For the novice builder: the information presented here may be overwhelming. Before posting questions, send a personal message (PM) to the member of the build team whose post you wish to question. This will help keep the posts down to a manageable level. If the builder determines the question will benefit others then your question will be presented to the public. 2. For the advanced builder: any tips, techniques, suggestions, etc. you wish to offer will be greatly appreciated. It is your insight and experience that will help to make these Corsairs great. 3. All questions and comments are welcome however if you wish to ask something of one individual directly, please use the PM system when appropriate. Our intent is to build in steps as outlined below: 1. Empennage - Tail Wheel - Horizontal Stabilizer - Elevators - Vertical Stabilizer - Rudder 2. Fuselage - Detailed Cockpit 3. Wings - Some steps will have mini-steps. For example, some builders may want to include scale hinges, whereas some may decide to leave them as per the plans. As I've already mentioned, each builder has their own ideas for the final outcome of their Corsair. The following posts will present many alternatives so that any future builder can make their own decisions and will have reference material available. In the posts to follow, each builder will identify themselves and will include their own personal vision of their Corsair. We hope you find our posts enlightening, informational, and enjoyable. We also hope they encourage you to get involved and become as fond of building and flying as we have, if not more so. Range of Movement of Control Surfaces http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7504788
Posted on: 8/29/2009 7:26 PM by Author "rwright142"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7335038
RE: 1/6 Scale F4U Corsair Group Build
I know what you mean Danny - I loved that series too and definitely got me hooked on Corsairs. I have been lucky enough to sit in the one that was filmed whenever a Corsair was shot down in the series. It's being restored in Cincinnati and it had a smoke system installed for the purpose of looking like a plane in distress. So, whenever you see the TV series and see a Corsair smoking like crazy, it was that plane. It's the one that I have all of the pictures of in the "Corsair Graveyard" thread.
Posted on: 8/20/2009 5:57 PM by Author "rwright142"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: 1/6 Scale F4U Corsair Group Build
From my friend at Vought (OK, he doesn't know he's my friend ;) but he has been kind enough to answer a LOT of my questions without telling me to leave him alone) [quote]From: Pete Elizondo Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 1:34:12 PM Subject: F4U-1A Our records carry Bu.no. 17799 as an F4U-1A. After development of the raised seat and the bubble canopy the Navy requested that the change be incorporated as soon as possible without seriously interfering production. Several F4U-1s were delivered and were later modified to the -1A configuration. Since our production Bloc records have been lost I cannot confirm at which serial no. our production line began to deliver -1As. The serial no. above is early enough that it could be one of those modified to the -1A after delivery. Therefore the claim that it originally had a bird cage canopy is probably true. Sorry that is the best I can do. Pete[/quote] So it sounds like there is a very good chance that it was a -1 that was converted to -1A after production. I guess that means everyone was right hahaha
Posted on: 8/20/2009 5:45 PM by Author "rwright142"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: 1/6 Scale F4U Corsair Group Build
Here's some information from the history card of the Chino Corsair from a thread started by Mark Foster who flew this Corsair. The entire thread is located here: http://tld-productions.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=393 [quote] I'm looking for information on the history of Planes of Fame's F4U-1A Corsair Bureau Number 17799. Have you come across any? I currently fly this aircraft and believe it served in the Pacific during WWII, but haven't been able to find anything specific. There's a missing year of detail in its US Navy history card. Here's what I know... Corsair F4U-1A 17799 A friend of mine had what he calls a "history card" on the Museum's Corsair. Check out the chronology below, noting that the big mystery is the time period between 6 September 1943 to August-October of 1944. I am almost 100% confident that 17799 was in the Pacific during that time period prior to coming back for overhaul and redeployment. -31 August 1943 Accepted by the USN from Chance Vought at Stratford, CN -6 September 1943 Delivered to the USN -August-October 1944 To San Diego for overhaul and repair -November 1944 Date card indicates location "unreported" -December 1944 To VF-84, San Diego, Training, commanded by Lt. Cdr. Roger R. Hedrick, USN, VF-84 re-equipped with F6F-5E/P on 15 December 1944 -January 1945 To VBF-14, based Ream Field, San Ysidro, CA. Traning, commanded by LCDR. L.E. Harris, USN. -February-March 1945 To VBF-98, commissioned 1 February 1945 at Los Alamitos, CA. Traning, commanded by Lt. Carlton B. Starkes, USNR, Acting, until 18 August 1945 -April-June 1945 To aircraft pool, Carrier Air Service Unit (CASU) 33. -1 August 1945 VBF-84 re-equipped with F6F and transferred to NAAS, Holtville, CA for rocket and night training. -August 1945 At CASU-33, storage. -31 August 1945 Stricken, TT unknown. -1946? Aquirred by MGM for navy film that was not produced. Stored outside MGM Studios Lot 5, Culverton, CA. Noted derelict by author James Farmer, 1969. -1970 The THE AIR MUSEUM, Ontario, CA -September 1977 Registered N83782 to The Air Museum, Chino, CA -1977-1978 One of four Corsairs to fly in the second and last season of Baa Baa Blacksheep. NOTE: USCAR lists this aircraft as c/n 3884, an FG-1D number. Ogden's museum guide also lists this c/n. Two British survivor lists from Fly Past magazine and Warbirds Worldwide magazine list this N number as Bu-56198, as later build F4U-1A. All of the above was on the paper I got from a friend. I don't know how accurate it is, but most of it makes sense to me. I've attached a very interested spreadsheet of Corsair losses during WWII. You'll see that the Museum bureau number close to some of those listed on it. Some famous squadrons operated numbers only a few away from 17799, including VMF-214 Black Sheep and VF-17 Jolly Rogers. Interestingly, one of the main guys of VF-17 was Roger Hedrick who later went on to command VF-84 aboard USS Bunker Hill. You'll see in 17799's history that it went to that squadron after "overhaul" but was it for training locally or back to sea to fight? I think that everyone is looking at the history card that really doesn't show the "year" just the month and assuming that the later dates are in 43 rather than 44. There is a year missing in there, that's why it is possible it was with VF-84 AFTER returning from combat and being overhauled. What do you think? Blue skies, Mark Foster[/quote]
Posted on: 8/19/2009 5:31 PM by Author "rwright142"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: 1/6 Scale F4U Corsair Group Build
I also have a DVD with Steve Hinton (who flys this Corsair a lot) and in the DVD I am pretty sure he says it's a -1A. Well, I am NOT 100% sure he says it's a -1A so I'll have to find it and replay it.
Posted on: 8/2/2009 7:31 PM by Author "rwright142"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: 1/6 Scale F4U Corsair Group Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: jerrymu1 Just a quick update to let everyone know that Danny, Scott, my son, and I all had a really great day at the Chino event. We talked with the F4U pilot who answered all of the questions we could come with. We found that the Chino Corsair is an F4U-1, not a -1A; a small detail but still nice to know. Jerry M. [/quote] I'm confused with the -1 vs. -1A designation because I thought it was a -1A. Who said it is not a -1A? It's noted as a -1A on their website (see picture below, taken from their website). I thought the biggest difference with the -1A variant was the canopy.
Posted on: 8/2/2009 3:47 PM by Author "rwright142"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: 1/6 Scale F4U Corsair Group Build
I am sooooo jealous! It looks like a very cool day for you that are going. Wish I could be there with you guys.
Posted on: 7/28/2009 4:59 PM by Author "rwright142"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: slow cooker to clean engines?
[quote]ORIGINAL: jeffie8696 I have found that using Dawn Power Dissolver works just as well and takes less time... [/quote] I've used Dawn Power Dissolver on a muffler with great results and documented that here: [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5929584]Removing Glow Fuel Residue[/link]. I personally wouldn't use the crock pot method but that's just because I'm either lazy or in a hurry hahaha.
Posted on: 7/26/2009 9:18 AM by Author "rwright142"
in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: 1/6 Scale F4U Corsair Group Build
Here's some skeletal views of the F4U wings that may help: [link=http://f4ucorsair.freeforums.org/wings-part-5-of-5-t68.html]Corsair Wings[/link] Some examples: [image]http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u221/rwright142/Corsair%20Graveyard/Wings/070602_1118c.jpg[/image] [image]http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u221/rwright142/Corsair%20Graveyard/Wings/070602_1118a.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 7/23/2009 3:11 PM by Author "rwright142"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: 1/6 Scale F4U Corsair Group Build
Great idea Jerry - I'd like copies too. I'll PM as well. For those of you that like reading WWII pilot diaries, check out the [link=http://f4ucorsair.freeforums.org/1942-1947-diary-of-glen-wallace-t87.html]1942 - 1947 Diary of Corsair Pilot Glen Wallace[/link]
Posted on: 7/6/2009 9:51 PM by Author "rwright142"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Everything you ever wanted to know about the F4U Corsair...
I've sent the questions to Jim and will reply back with his responses.
Posted on: 7/3/2009 7:14 AM by Author "rwright142"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Anyone done Folding Wings?
Any progress?
Posted on: 7/2/2009 10:34 AM by Author "rwright142"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: why after run oil should be used
[quote]ORIGINAL: GaryHarris Tell me about. Today's high will be 102* with 98% humidity... [/quote] One of the reasons I left Houston! ;) Indy is not much better though, but at last the humidity is not as bad. 90 today but feels like 106.
Posted on: 6/25/2009 2:36 PM by Author "rwright142"
in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: 1/6 Scale F4U Corsair Group Build
No problems Chad, we all appreciate your help! I will definitely want a set and will email you too. Also, what I love about this group is the amount of help that is offered. There are so many to thank that it would fill up this page, but you all know who you are. And also, Lex, thanks man! You've been a tremendous help and I know you read this thread too so I wanted to thank you here as well as all of the emails I bombard you with.
Posted on: 6/3/2009 5:04 PM by Author "rwright142"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: 1/6 Scale F4U Corsair Group Build
I've edited the picture and text in post 1574 (http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8813352) but here is what I received from Lex: Richard, Until I get the photos and drawings scanned here are the measurements. A-B 29 3/8" B-C 14 1/8" B-D 24 1/8" B-E 29 3/16" FULLY EXTENDED 29 1/16" STATIC. 8 1/2" STROKE 20 11/16" FULLY COMPRESSED C-D 10" D-E 23 1/2" D-F 21 1/4" D-H 28 1/2" *SHORT YOAK*, F4U-1A etc. E-F 9" *Unmarked spring coil forward of D, C, B. VS-11904 "Dashpot Assem." 31 1/4" Extended and 19" Fully compressed, I do not have the measurement for the TALL YOAK F4U-1D tail fork. I will look some more. More to come, Lex
Posted on: 6/3/2009 8:33 AM by Author "rwright142"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: 1/6 Scale F4U Corsair Group Build
Hey guys, I sent an email to Lex Cralley to see if he could measure his full scale tailwheel assembly for us. You may remember that he has a full scale Brewster Corsair he recovered from a swamp in North Carolina. This may be the quickest way to get accurate measurements. I sent him the drawing below to use for the measurement entries, but if I've missed anything let me know and I'll update it and get it to him. He did have the Corsair for sale but I think he still may have it. Note: I've edited the attached file to include Jerry and Lex's measurements. Here's Lex's response with his measurements: Richard, Until I get the photos and drawings scanned here are the measurements. A-B 29 3/8" B-C 14 1/8" B-D 24 1/8" B-E 29 3/16" FULLY EXTENDED 29 1/16" STATIC. 8 1/2" STROKE 20 11/16" FULLY COMPRESSED C-D 10" D-E 23 1/2" D-F 21 1/4" D-H 28 1/2" *SHORT YOAK*, F4U-1A etc. E-F 9" *Unmarked spring coil forward of D, C, B. VS-11904 "Dashpot Assem." 31 1/4" Extended and 19" Fully compressed, I do not have the measurement for the TALL YOAK F4U-1D tail fork. I will look some more. More to come, Lex
Posted on: 6/3/2009 8:28 AM by Author "rwright142"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: please help me
Maybe I'm missing something but it seems to me that the obvious thing to do is schedule time with the instructors. You said you drove 40 minutes and when you arrived nobody was there. So, in the future, arrange to meet with your club officers, instructors, etc in advance. Tell them when you can fly and arrange for someone from the club to meet you on those days. Good luck!
Posted on: 5/24/2009 6:16 PM by Author "rwright142"
in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Everything you ever wanted to know about the F4U Corsair...
I knew that question would be asked. You are right in that there is much debate about it and I'm curious too if Jim remembers that day.
Posted on: 5/22/2009 6:11 AM by Author "rwright142"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8789430
RE: Everything you ever wanted to know about the F4U Corsair...
To post on the CIS site you have to sign up. It's free but if you don't want "one more place to browse" then ask away and I'll compile the questions
Posted on: 5/21/2009 7:43 PM by Author "rwright142"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8788507
RE: Everything you ever wanted to know about the F4U Corsair...
Here's one and a link to some more: http://f4ucorsair.freeforums.org/download/file.php?id=107&t=1&sid=540c5f207542520197107d1a31174d6d (L-R) Lt. Col. Jim Hill and Lt. Col. Tom Emrich on a visit to the USAF Museum Dayton, Ohio Sept. 2007 http://f4ucorsair.freeforums.org/vmf-214-blacksheep-t34.html
Posted on: 5/21/2009 9:16 AM by Author "rwright142"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8787083
RE: Everything you ever wanted to know about the F4U Corsair...
Yes, a very good book indeed. However, Boone isn't around to answer questions, so this is a rare opportunity to ask questions of Lt. Col. Hill. Plus you can ask VMF-214 questions if you have any.
Posted on: 5/20/2009 10:13 PM by Author "rwright142"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8786086
RE: Everything you ever wanted to know about the F4U Corsair...
Of course! One question I just thought of is how many of the planes he flew had radios that worked!
Posted on: 5/20/2009 6:49 AM by Author "rwright142"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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