Ok, time for the cat to come out! This winter I am going to be building the Top Flite F4U Corsair 0.60 size Gold Edition kit with all the details. This is a 1/8 scale model complete with the Top Flite radial and cockpit kits... but they may not be good enough. I have a lot of 3D printing to do to gussy this one up. I've got the full Robart pneumatic setup. TF recommends 90-degree retracts... all the scale guys know they are really 100-degree AND that gives you more forward rake for better landings. I've got the Robart oleos and installed a brand new set of trunion collets in them so they seat perfectly onto the retracts.
I purchased this kit from a club member for all of.... $20. I've picked up the other parts over the years knowing I would eventually build it. This particular kit is what got me OUT of the hobby years ago and I am coming back now as a more seasoned builder and pilot. There are parts that have been assembled but they will need a good inspection and some repairs.
Also of note is that Carl (wilmracer) Lydick will be joining in when he can. The guy lives an hour away and frankly we are BOTH getting a bit worn out from these big builds. So as he wraps up his current list he will be jumping in here when he can.
Lastly, the great guys over at Grayson Hobby will be sponsoring the power setup for this one. Its a HUGE contribution to another great project and I look forward to good parts from better guys.
I will of course be updating here and using this thread as a worklog and discuss issues and solutions but I will probably be posting some things in video format as well. Changing things up a little with that.Feel free to tell me what's crap and what's not.
I purchased this kit from a club member for all of.... $20. I've picked up the other parts over the years knowing I would eventually build it. This particular kit is what got me OUT of the hobby years ago and I am coming back now as a more seasoned builder and pilot. There are parts that have been assembled but they will need a good inspection and some repairs.
Also of note is that Carl (wilmracer) Lydick will be joining in when he can. The guy lives an hour away and frankly we are BOTH getting a bit worn out from these big builds. So as he wraps up his current list he will be jumping in here when he can.
Lastly, the great guys over at Grayson Hobby will be sponsoring the power setup for this one. Its a HUGE contribution to another great project and I look forward to good parts from better guys.
I will of course be updating here and using this thread as a worklog and discuss issues and solutions but I will probably be posting some things in video format as well. Changing things up a little with that.Feel free to tell me what's crap and what's not.