Originally Posted by Aros

Definitely worth the wait. With the fixed hub and soon to be fixed props there won't be anything else to focus on but the fun cosmetic stuff.

Is this bird still a slug in the air?

Maybe have em increase the pitch a lil for speed increase since they are going to be stronger props. This would eleviate them going to a higher kv motor, but keep it low enough for the 85a esc.

Originally Posted by v8truckin

Is this bird still a slug in the air?

Maybe have em increase the pitch a lil for speed increase since they are going to be stronger props. This would eleviate them going to a higher kv motor, but keep it low enough for the 85a esc.

That's a really good idea! Since they are working on it anyway......

Aros!!!!!!!!!

More questions for the scale guys !!
1) Was this particular Corsair ever done in the Tri--color scheme ? I don't want to modify the cowl if possible .
2)If not , anyone have a cool scheme suggestion , I currently have the white /gray version , leaning to the Tri Color
3)Update on the interior kit , just got home from traveling adding another vacuum for added pulling power and should have the first pull by Saturday

Originally Posted by osonegro

That's a really good idea! Since they are working on it anyway......

Aros!!!!!!!!!

Message sent, and sent!

LHS sold me some enamel paints so that I can begin working on my Corsair. Should have researched it first. Realized enamel is not good for foam before I started painting.

Ok, for those who have further beautified this warbird, how about some tips for painting ordinance and tank tips? Is it necessary to strip existing paint?

Got a few days of heavy winds so it will be a good time for some detail work.

Enamel is fine for EPO foam which FMS planes are made of. You're all good. See my Corsair in my avatar? Enamel.

Originally Posted by Ldm

3)Update on the interior kit , just got home from traveling adding another vacuum for added pulling power and should have the first pull by Saturday

I'm listening Ldm, I can't answer the tri-color question, but I would still like to talk you out of an interior kit...

Try this link, it might have the answer for your tri color question:

http://www.markstyling.com/index.htm

http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww2/f/571

Originally Posted by Ldm

More questions for the scale guys !!
1) Was this particular Corsair ever done in the Tri--color scheme ? I don't want to modify the cowl if possible .
2)If not , anyone have a cool scheme suggestion , I currently have the white /gray version , leaning to the Tri Color
3)Update on the interior kit , just got home from traveling adding another vacuum for added pulling power and should have the first pull by Saturday

March, 1944, Naval aircraft color for the F4U and other carrier planes was officially made overall Glossy Sea Blue. F4U-4s came along over a year later so all had the overall glossy blue.

(....and you know you really want the P-40N, right..."..)

Originally Posted by FlyinCowboy

LHS sold me some enamel paints so that I can begin working on my Corsair. Should have researched it first. Realized enamel is not good for foam before I started painting.

Ok, for those who have further beautified this warbird, how about some tips for painting ordinance and tank tips? Is it necessary to strip existing paint?

Got a few days of heavy winds so it will be a good time for some detail work.

I think you will be ok on this plane with the paint you got. I normally go to the auto store and get a normal can of spray paint and don't have any issues. Only item to be careful with on these planes is dark colors and direct sun light. Hot days will make the foam bubble up like a lizard. I normally put a towel over them to protect them. I also give it a dull coat to keep that warbird look. Others go to Home Depot and get a quart color matched and thin it with water with the air brush. That works really nice when just doing repairs.

Originally Posted by Aros

Enamel is fine for EPO foam which FMS planes are made of. You're all good. See my Corsair in my avatar? Enamel.

"LHS RC Plane Professional" told me to go with water-based (acrylic) because enamel will eat at the foam.

If you're right (which I do not doubt) , then I have a fine stash of paints to use.

Originally Posted by osonegro

That's a really good idea! Since they are working on it anyway......

Aros!!!!!!!!!

ya we can call it the V8 pitch increase no the V8 pitch mod like the P51.

Originally Posted by gnats82

March, 1944, Naval aircraft color for the F4U and other carrier planes was officially made overall Glossy Sea Blue. F4U-4s came along over a year later so all had the overall glossy blue.

(....and you know you really want the P-40N, right..."..)

I read somewhere that the F4U-4's wheel wells are light grey. I plan on adding this to list. The wheel rims were Light Sea Blue. LHS was out of both so I had to color match.

Originally Posted by FlyinCowboy

"LHS RC Plane Professional" told me to go with water-based (acrylic) because enamel will eat at the foam.

If you're right (which I do not doubt) , then I have a fine stash of paints to use.

I've painted probably close to 100 planes in 10 years using enamel. You're all good.

Originally Posted by FlyinCowboy

"LHS RC Plane Professional" told me to go with water-based (acrylic) because enamel will eat at the foam.

If you're right (which I do not doubt) , then I have a fine stash of paints to use.

That is true with some foams. But this foam is fine. Test an area that will not be visible and see how it works. Actually, I always test first, then shoot if it is fine.

Originally Posted by Ldm

More questions for the scale guys !!
1) Was this particular Corsair ever done in the Tri--color scheme ? I don't want to modify the cowl if possible .
2)If not , anyone have a cool scheme suggestion , I currently have the white /gray version , leaning to the Tri Color
3)Update on the interior kit , just got home from traveling adding another vacuum for added pulling power and should have the first pull by Saturday

To be 'scale' I think ( not certain ) that you either mod the cowl or go back to a 4 blade prop. So....what's so hard about modding the cowl anyhow ?? Is it going to effect the whole front section of the plane ? Photo's would be good.