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Old 08-17-2009, 11:59 AM
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Test Build of F2G-1 "Super" Corsair Military Version

I have agreed to do a test build of Will Aldrich's latest variation on the "Super" Corsair; this time the original military version. If you are not familiar with Will's designs see the various threads (here and on Z) involving the #57 and #74 racing versions and the alpha build(s) I did for his hypothetical racer "Mr. Hyde." All are available from Germir Models or from ecardModels.com.

This thread will get off to a slow start since both Will and I will be on the road (separately) for the next week or two. While waiting for the new files I will be starting on the cockpit and center wing framework which is identical to the existing models.

Hopefully I will be able to get through the build without injury and we will all be able to enjoy another of Will's fantastic designs. I know there are other (more talented) builders out there more qualified to do this than I am so give Will a shout if you want to give it a go.

CAUTION: The first part of this build will be done using parts from the #57 and/or #74 racers so the part numbers referenced may not be the part numbers used on the military model. Some details may also change from what you see here and I will try to note those if/when they occur. For instance, I am not sure if the cockpit details for the military version will be the same as the racers.

I intend to have some fun trying to do a respectable job for Will. Those of you familiar with my haphazard (and sometimes incomplete) build threads might get a good laugh too...I know I will.
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Old 08-17-2009, 12:03 PM
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A secondary effort will be to document the build in a step-by-step fashion so that a detailed set of instructions can be produced in .pdf form. If I get a little too basic or preachy for some of you (more experienced modelers) please bear with me as I intend to write them so that even I can understand and follow them.
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Old 08-17-2009, 03:08 PM
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This should be interesting to follow - both because of interest in the final aircraft and interest in seeing you put the instructions together :P
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Old 08-17-2009, 04:08 PM
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Old 08-18-2009, 12:58 AM
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Ron,

The cockpit of #57 as far as I know (1949 version) was the same as the military with differences being so small as to be unnoticeable except for the gunsight and the eyebrow armament switches wich will not require any changes to #57 in order to build they will simply be add ons.
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Old 08-18-2009, 11:46 AM
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Thanks, Will.

Let's get this show on the road...

DISCLAIMER - I used this opportunity to practice my recoloring skills so the colors you see here may not match the current racing Corsairs or the finished military version. This has been done without the designer's knowledge or permission so do not bombard Will with, "Your chromate yellow is way off, man!" sort of comments. MY chromate yellow is RGB E7D74E and the Glossy Sea Blue is 2E 2EA468 (and I'm not pleased with that.)



See above - Pages 1 and 2 ready to be laminated. Note that a portion of page 2 is to be removed prior to lamination. I used comic book backing boards as my lamination material and 3M 77 as an adhesive. The important thing here is that the lamination material be no thicker than 1/32 inch. DO NOT USE 1MM! Will's designs are dead on as far as dimensions and the thickness of the laminated parts is critical.



See above - All the 'A' parts laminated, rough cut and marked up. I highlighted the slots to avoid cutting the wrong half of the slot. I find it is best to cut the slot first, then cut the remainder of the piece. I also note where parts join each other just to keep the build geometry fresh in my mind.



See above - All the 'A' parts after finish cutting. The areas to be removed on piece A4 (instrument panel) should be done first and then the outer edge cut done very carefully. There is a slit that needs to be cut where the center post meets the floor line. This will allow B1 (cockpit liner) to slide through. A2 has two bends in it that require scoring. The upper bend is scored from the front, the lower one from the rear. I recommend a shallow (about halfway through) knife cut for each of these.



See above - Same as previous except this shows (parts in green) the gussets and A5 floor ledge that I added to insure the bulkheads are perpendicular to the center frame A1 and to give support to B1 where it meets A5 (aft cockpit bulkhead.) These parts are not in Will's design and are purely optional and homemade.



See above - At this point, A2 and A5 have been glued in place using the green gussets and the homemade ledge pieces have been glued at the floor line on A5 forming a ledge to which the rear of B1 can be glued. Cockpit liner B1 has been cut, back-scored on the sides and front and is being test fitted with A3 sitting in place. Make sure you test fit this now before things become irreversible.

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Old 08-18-2009, 12:15 PM
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Continuing on...



See above - B1 has been scored on the sides and front and is now being slid through the slit in A4. A4 is quite fragile at this point so care is needed.



See above - B1 is all the way through and side posts of A4 are settled in the notches at the sides of B1.



See above - First I glued the front vertical section of B1 to bulkhead A3 ensuring the bottom was flush and the top of B1 was on the alignment line on A3. When dry I glued the A3/A4/B1 assembly to A1 with the rear of B1 being glued to the ledge I had installed at the floor line on A5 (rear cockpit bulkhead.)



See above - The wing center section formers were installed in the following order:

First - A8 (printed side facing aft), ensuring that the top of A8 was parallel with the bottom crease on A2. The crease will be about 1mm above the top of A8 but they should be parallel.

Second - A9 (printed side forward), ensuring that it is not tilted with relation to A8 when viewed from behind.

Third - A7 (printed side forward), ensuring that it is not tilted with relation to A8 when viewed from ahead.



See above - Same point in the build viewed from the front. A7, A8 and A9 are pretty vulnerable at this point so exercise care in handling until we strengthen them (out of sequence.)

That's about it for a week until I get back from the Bay State...have fun until then.

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Old 08-18-2009, 01:03 PM
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Excellent start!
Keep them coming Ron - there is never enough aircraft build thread out there (my P.11c and Hien got stalled - not enough hours in a day lately... :()
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Old 08-18-2009, 01:11 PM
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Ouststanding! Superb photos and description. I am saving the whole thing in hopes of doing a future build.

Bravo Zulu, Ron!

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Old 08-18-2009, 09:43 PM
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Thanks a bunch for doing this Ron. You are off to a great start.

Btw I'm wrestling with the decision of wether or not to design folding mechanism for the wings. I think I probably will because you can't have a carrier plane without folding wings but it will be a pain in butt.

Just for a little update I managed to design the new interior of the tailcone while waiting at the airport cause my plane was broke and had to wait for another. So it's coming along.
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