Foamboard F6F Hellcat V1

[Apple Pie]

This is my Corsair. View attachment 167333

Nice job, the Corsair is a tricky build compared to many others.
As far as a hellcat paint scheme, I am aware of only two paint schemes that were used. Tricolor blue and dark navy blue. Both camouflage schemes that were used in the WWII battle of the pacific. If you google “hellcat plane paint schemes” you will see lots of examples of each.

Happy building!

 

[Quinnyperks]

It has the flaps on it, they are run with one servo each.

 

[Quinnyperks]

Stocked up on foam to build this.

 

[Quinnyperks]

Do you have any plans for 8.5x11 paper?

 

[danskis]

@Apple Pie @Niez13 - just a quick question about the central frame - In the photo I assume that the channels with the Xs is either an A or B fold - whichever the formers will go on. So once folded the steps on the aft fuselage will point down - Apple pie - thanks for the walkthrough it helped. So far so good for my first MS plane

 

[Apple Pie]

The spikes on the tail section point upwards. The horizontal stabilizer had corresponding slots that fit over these and locate the stabilizer in the correct position.

I don’t recall whether it is A or B, but whichever makes the box section the correct size for the formers.

 

[danskis]

The spikes on the tail section point upwards. The horizontal stabilizer had corresponding slots that fit over these and locate the stabilizer in the correct position.

I don’t recall whether it is A or B, but whichever makes the box section the correct size for the formers.

Thanks makes sense 👍

 

[danskis]

Fun build so far if I've got everything right.

 

[Niez13]

Fun build so far if I've got everything right. View attachment 168986

Looks pretty good so far! Sorry I wasn’t able to tell you about the A or B fold. School is picking a little bit. Glad to see everything is going well and let me know if you have anymore questions!

 

[danskis]

Well we'll just call this one a learning experience. I ran into a few snags after I got the basic frame built. When taping the elevator template together the lines weren't even close so I attempted to extrapolate by lining up the hinge line. After doing that the elevator was totally asymmetrical with one side being about 3/4 of an inch longer from the centerline. So I cut it in half and picked one side and made a template with that. Elevators aren't that difficult, I've made plenty of them, so I'm wondering about the accuracy of the plan I picked to print - the 11X17 full size. Then I incorrectly glued the tail on before skinning the back of the fuselage DOH! Oh well. The tail came off with a little persuading. Definitely killing the momentum though.

 

[Apple Pie]

Well we'll just call this one a learning experience. I ran into a few snags after I got the basic frame built. When taping the elevator template together the lines weren't even close so I attempted to extrapolate by lining up the hinge line. After doing that the elevator was totally asymmetrical with one side being about 3/4 of an inch longer from the centerline. So I cut it in half and picked one side and made a template with that. Elevators aren't that difficult, I've made plenty of them, so I'm wondering about the accuracy of the plan I picked to print - the 11X17 full size. Then I incorrectly glued the tail on before skinning the back of the fuselage DOH! Oh well. The tail came off with a little persuading. Definitely killing the momentum though.

Not sure about the horizontal stabilizer issue. Mine cut out fine and fit perfect. I downloaded the plans to Inkscape and then cut them out with a needle cutter so not sure if there are any issues with the printing size or not.
Hang in there! It will all come together great at the end in sure. Such a beautiful bird when it’s done.

 

[danskis]

Yeah I don't think the full size 11X17 plans are accurate - I wouldn't recommend them. I'm ending up making my own skin pattern for the rear of the fuselage. We'll see how the front goes.

I'll bet you downloaded the "one sheet plan" for the needle cutter. For the next build I may do that and have the copy shop tile them. @Javiester made a suggestion for printing them and I'll take a second look at what he does.

 

[Javiester]

If someone wants the files
to send me your email and I will send it to you
I'm crazy to be able to go out and try it
already has a cm of dust
crown-shit

 

[Javiester]

first email sent
hanging there has been more than a month

 

[Apple Pie]

first email sent
hanging there has been more than a month

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Have you tried turning your ceiling fan on low to see it fly around in a circle????Mine is waiting for its maiden as well. One day I guess. Until then we just keep building more planes...

 

[Javiester]

[QUOTE = "Apple Pie, post: 572142, member: 44014"] ¿Has intentado encender el ventilador de techo a un nivel bajo para ver cómo vuela en círculo? El mío también está esperando a su doncella. Un día, supongo. Hasta entonces, seguimos construyendo más aviones ... [/ QUOTE]

 

[Apple Pie]

Finally got to maiden my Hellcat. Flite test 2218 running 4S 2200 battery and 9x6 APC prop. Flies like a dream! I’m super happy with this model and it Is one of my favorites to fly for sure. Short video to follow shortly. Here is a pic of it along with the Corsair and B25.

 

[Apple Pie]

 

[Niez13]

Finally got to maiden my Hellcat. Flite test 2218 running 4S 2200 battery and 9x6 APC prop. Flies like a dream! I’m super happy with this model and it Is one of my favorites to fly for sure. Short video to follow shortly. Here is a pic of it along with the Corsair and B25. View attachment 171863 View attachment 171864

That is AWESOME!!! That is an amazing fleet of aircraft. I’m glad everything is working for you. Really cool to see the Hellcat flying above water. 😁

 

[Apple Pie]

So basically those three planes were all aircraft carrier launched in the pacific by the end of the war. Makes sense that they should be good at flying over the water!