Baa Baa Black Sheep, Have you any wool? Yes Sir, Yes Sir three Planes full!

[buzzbomb]

Yep. That's cool. It does look like you made the spar to fit the lights.

I don't have any good ideas for lighting the vertical stab, either. I've got ideas. They're just not good.

"Family time." Let's hope your wife likes "Baa Baa Blacksheep" as much as you do!

 

[Jimun]

Worked on the Corsair a bit. Got the fuse together, dowel on the leading edge of the wings and the hatch for the removable wing done. Yay.

Had a little trouble keeping things lined up. So far I think I am ok.
Now to install the tail and motor pod. Then I have to work on the paint and figure out how I want to do the decals.
Thanks to Flite Test Master Series Corsair Olathe Mods for the inspiration for the removable wings, hatch and using the dowel for the leading edge of the wings.

 

[kilroy07]

Worked on the Corsair a bit. Got the fuse together, dowel on the leading edge of the wings and the hatch for the removable wing done. Yay.

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Had a little trouble keeping things lined up. So far I think I am ok.
Now to install the tail and motor pod. Then I have to work on the paint and figure out how I want to do the decals.
Thanks to Flite Test Master Series Corsair Olathe Mods for the inspiration for the removable wings, hatch and using the dowel for the leading edge of the wings.

I like the Popsicle sticks rather than the bits of foam shown in the video...

As I close in on finishing this build, I have mixed feelings about the "Master Series" kits...
There are some parts that are just darn cool! Obviously, having more rounded shapes makes more realistic aircraft... But the tail, man is that wonky or what?!!! (Maybe it was just me...)

I also had some alignment issues with the wing, that may have been due to humidity at FF... I had not completed the wing build at FF and when I returned several pieces had some warping to them... I thought it would work itself out during construction, but maybe not.


The construction method for the wings worked better than I imagined watching the video (to me the spar looked pretty flimsy.)
(I nearly panicked when I saw you had not mounted servos/tail before the wing, but then realized you were leaving your wing removable...)

I already have some de lamination of paper on the cowl flaps... (most likely due to me fussing with the tail so much...)

I also had to cut a hole in the spar plate for the servo cables?..... Going to go back and watch the video... Was that part of the plan?...
My servo hole ended up inside the spar channel... (are my wings THAT far out of alignment?!!)

I ironed the leading edge (of course)... helped some. Still a huge proponent for ironing.

Here's my solution for the tail issue, design a new one.

Here's a closeup of how the LEDS are wired... (yes, it's chewing gum and bailing wire...)

And, a test... It's "good enough"...

 

[PoorManRC]

THAT'S an improvement!!
The Vstab ALWAYS bothered me. I had to watch that section twice, because I didn't believe it!
NEEDS more rigid mounting.

Like your redesign Tim!

 

[Berekiah]

It's getting around that time to join the party over here. I love what ya'll have done so far and look to incorporate some of those improvements you have been finding to make it all better. I figured I might as well send where I'm starting from, but I think I have enough to start as soon as I have the time Looking forward to all the rest you accomplish and share in this build. Good Luck.

 

[kilroy07]

It's getting around that time to join the party over here. I love what ya'll have done so far and look to incorporate some of those improvements you have been finding to make it all better. I figured I might as well send where I'm starting from, but I think I have enough to start as soon as I have the time Looking forward to all the rest you accomplish and share in this build. Good Luck.

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Looks like an awesome start! Welcome aboard!!

 

[kilroy07]

First full on light check... "Might" get to maiden tonight, if not... it might be the weekend due to my schedule.

 

[buzzbomb]

First full on light check... "Might" get to maiden tonight, if not... it might be the weekend due to my schedule.
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Frickin' Awesome! The red cowl was a masterstroke. I've got LED envy!

 

[buzzbomb]

It's getting around that time to join the party over here. I love what ya'll have done so far and look to incorporate some of those improvements you have been finding to make it all better. I figured I might as well send where I'm starting from, but I think I have enough to start as soon as I have the time Looking forward to all the rest you accomplish and share in this build. Good Luck.

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Even the pieces are sexy. I love that canopy!

 

[buzzbomb]

Worked on the Corsair a bit. Got the fuse together, dowel on the leading edge of the wings and the hatch for the removable wing done. Yay.

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Had a little trouble keeping things lined up. So far I think I am ok.
Now to install the tail and motor pod. Then I have to work on the paint and figure out how I want to do the decals.
Thanks to Flite Test Master Series Corsair Olathe Mods for the inspiration for the removable wings, hatch and using the dowel for the leading edge of the wings.

Looks good to me, Jimun! It's coming along nicely!

 

[mayan]

@Berekiah damn that looks like a good start.
@kilroy07 love the leds I too have a led envy!
@Jimun great progress so far.

 

[FoamyDM]

So for those who built this.... How Important is the wooden spar? can it be done in foam & glue? just curious.

I have a MS Corsair Kit, but I want to another out of the DTFB for night/dusk Flying.

@kilroy07 - It's looking real good. In the tails, did you put the folded LED strand face into the foam to light it, or outward(the short directions) to give the brightest light?

 

[FoamyDM]

This morning I finished it, my Master Series Corsair. So with a lot of honor and many thanks to @kilroy07 let me present to you the finished version of my master piece .

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Next to come is the maiden...

@mayan - Dang you are a building fiend!

 

[kilroy07]

Nice! Are they addressable RGB LEDS?

Nope, just single color, 12v (running them off the balance lead.)

I do have some addressable RGBs... but that's for "another project"...

 

[JTarmstr]

I know this is a bit late, mind if I join? I am halfway done the corsair I bought in march and really need to finish it so I can move on to the other 3 projects I have.

 

[kilroy07]

So for those who built this.... How Important is the wooden spar? can it be done in foam & glue? just curious.

No, I think not... the spar is pretty flimsy until it's sandwiched between the wing skins (and weren't you sposta send me a PM?)

 

[Jimun]

I know this is a bit late, mind if I join? I am halfway done the corsair I bought in march and really need to finish it so I can move on to the other 3 projects I have.

It's never to late. Come on in and let us see what you are up to.

 

[kilroy07]

I know this is a bit late, mind if I join? I am halfway done the corsair I bought in march and really need to finish it so I can move on to the other 3 projects I have.

Of course, everyone is welcome!!
The only thing we ask is you share, tips, troubles and (hopefully) the maiden video!!

 

[FoamyDM]

(and weren't you sposta send me a PM?)

I texted you
edit: now I PM'd you too.

 

[mayan]

@FoamyDM thanks. If you don’t want to use plywood on the spars than at least sandwich the FB spar with 2mm / 3mm balsa wood. That’s what I would do if I build a new one and had no plywood spars.

@JTarmstr never too late to join the fun. Like I said at the very beginning the more that join the more knowledge others will have. Join us with pleasure and bring a friend too .