Houndpup Rc
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Should be
If not, you can add some coins in the front to add just a little more nose weight if necessary...
Help! Unbalanced Corsair
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If not, you can add some coins in the front to add just a little more nose weight if necessary...
short_nathan
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Since the thing is also dull blue right now, I'm about to start designing the decals and a custom motor piece (long story) so I can put the motor on (its a motor someone gave me of the perfect power)
Houndpup Rc
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short_nathan
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Kinda, but I also do it with a CNC cutter inetnded for decals, it makes the cuts much more precise if I do it right. I might also clean the surface before sticking because they always peel off
Houndpup Rc
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Oh nice!
short_nathan
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Its also kinda funny cuz it has the build quality of my first build (cuz its my first MS build), and i painted it wrong, so most of the fuselage is a bit wrinkled and the right wingtip. As I talk, the wrinkles get more obvious with the lighting and angle 😵💫
Houndpup Rc
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Too bad...Are you using Dollar Tree Foamboard?
short_nathan
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Yup, it honestly is easier to work with cuz it peels better
Houndpup Rc
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Yeah, I have come to the same conclusion....BTW did you know that Minwaxing your plane with oil based Minwax keep the paper from wrinkling when you paint it and also makes it water resistant?
short_nathan
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Yeah...but that is not really a priority for me. Would make my plane heavier and I know how to paint well now (my P-40 was perfect, until the powerpod area became to weak so I pulled off the servos and will hang it)
Houndpup Rc
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I am experimenting with some spray in the can minwax right now....Hope it work because I always minwax my planes when I paint them.
short_nathan
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Also, something unrelated to my Corsair, but ya'll think I could make an A-20 out of the FT B-25 wings and nacelles with just a redesigned fuselage?
Captain Dunsel
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Please make sure the plane balances with the gear retracted. When the gear comes up, the wheels wind up well behind the CG.
Years ago, I saw a Glow Corsair re-kitted when the pilot pulled the gear up right after takeoff. He was using pneumatic retracts, set for fast response, and heavy Robart scale wheels. He pulled up, hit the switch, and the model immediately snap rolled and died.
Years ago, I saw a Glow Corsair re-kitted when the pilot pulled the gear up right after takeoff. He was using pneumatic retracts, set for fast response, and heavy Robart scale wheels. He pulled up, hit the switch, and the model immediately snap rolled and died.
short_nathan
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Don't worry, it doesn't even have landing gear
short_nathan
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Aww crap, I just discovered that the motor I planned to use is way too weak (its labeled CF2812/14 1534kv)
Houndpup Rc
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This motor is a dream on my corsair! (It isn't the greatest quality but you get what you pay for)
Amazon.com: RHINOESC DYS D3536 910KV/1000KV/1250KV/1450KV 5.0mm Brushless Outrunner Motor 2-4S for Multi-Copter/Fixed-Wing Aircraft/Helicopters (D3536 1250KV) : Toys & Games
Amazon.com: RHINOESC DYS D3536 910KV/1000KV/1250KV/1450KV 5.0mm Brushless Outrunner Motor 2-4S for Multi-Copter/Fixed-Wing Aircraft/Helicopters (D3536 1250KV) : Toys & Games
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Shurik-1960
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CF2812/14 1534kv -this motor is mounted on trainers with a span of up to 1 meter and a weight of 200-600 grams of flight weight.
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