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dirtball

Member since
September 2007
From: galt, ca.

Posted by dirtball on Sunday, July 27, 2008 2:16 PM

Well, Looks like I have single handedly saved this tread from the dreded SECOND PAGE!! Ok I got a little carried away.. I do have some good news. I`ve almost finished the wiring of the engine! Just a little more. About 45min a cyl.!! As usual all comments welcome, good or bad..... Harv

100_0341.jpg double wires picture by dirtball_photo

100_0339.jpg picture by dirtball_photo

"I once shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I`ll never know!"

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simpilot34

Member since
March 2006

Posted by simpilot34 on Saturday, July 26, 2008 1:30 AM

Sorry Darson, thought u had finished. lol Whoever did that one sure did a Sierra Hotel job of it!

Cheers, Richie

Cheers, Lt. Cmdr. Richie "To be prepared for war, is one of the most effectual means of preserving the peace."-George Washington

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jeaton01

Member since
December 2002
From: Northern California

Posted by jeaton01 on Friday, July 25, 2008 11:39 PM

radome is....peeling, may be medium grey in a few spots

John

To see build logs for my models: http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

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darson

Member since
February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Friday, July 25, 2008 11:14 PM

Well lads I've been doing a little further research on the Flying Nightmares (VMF(N)-513 in Korea and managed to find a really cool image of the bird I'm modeling.

I can now safely do with a clear conscience a bombed up night fighter with no problems at all as the squadrons mission in 1950 was to provide CAS to Marines on the ground at night.

Also, I'm glad I found this shot as the Eagle Strike decals I'm using show black wheels, black landing gear legs and a medium grey radome cap Confused [%-)] .

Cheers

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darson

Member since
February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Friday, July 25, 2008 5:50 PM

Whoa hold on a sec guys that is not my model, in fact I don't even know who did it. I certainly am not trying to claim credit for another's work.

Sorry for the confusion but I was just trying to show the load out I am going to use, my Corsair is still in the early stages of construction.

Cheers

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mark983

Member since
March 2008
From: Wilmington, NC

Posted by mark983 on Friday, July 25, 2008 2:20 PM

Darson....Beautiful Job Man!!!

Mark

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dirtball

Member since
September 2007
From: galt, ca.

Posted by dirtball on Friday, July 25, 2008 11:40 AM

Oh well, I dont mind being out voted on this one!!............Harv

"I once shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I`ll never know!"

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simpilot34

Member since
March 2006

Posted by simpilot34 on Friday, July 25, 2008 10:22 AM

Darson that does look Sierra Hotel all the way!!!!! Well Done Mate!!!!

Cheers, Richie

Cheers, Lt. Cmdr. Richie "To be prepared for war, is one of the most effectual means of preserving the peace."-George Washington

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dupes

Member since
November 2006
From: Coastal Maine

Posted by dupes on Friday, July 25, 2008 7:45 AM

More ordinance always trumps less ordinance.

Sorry for the delay on pics for me, but the weather here has been highly uncooperative the past 10 days or so, extremely humid - doesn't seem like anything will dry out. Just worried about spraying paint in these conditions...don't want to screw up the finish. Soon, hopefully!

http://www.mycyclinglog.com/profile/dupes

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darson

Member since
February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Friday, July 25, 2008 6:56 AM

Sorry Harv but it looks like you have been out vote, rockets and napalm it is. The load out from this fine looking model is what I plan to use on my bird and aside from looking Sierra Hotel I think the yellow Nape tank adds a splash of color to the model.

Progress tonight consisted of separating all of the True Details resin cockpit parts from their casting blocks which was no big deal at all compared to some resin sets I've used. Over the weekend I'll paint her up and post some pics.
Cheers

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Daywalker

Member since
September 2003
From: South Central Wisconsin

Posted by Daywalker on Friday, July 25, 2008 6:25 AM

I gotta agree with the others Darren, rockets and napalm all the way! Big Smile [:D]

Frank

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ridleusmc

Member since
July 2003
From: Cincinnati, Ohio

Posted by ridleusmc on Friday, July 25, 2008 4:56 AM

I agree the rockets add some hate and discontent to the finished model.

We can't wait to see the -5NL.

Semper Fi,

Chris

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dirtball

Member since
September 2007
From: galt, ca.

Posted by dirtball on Friday, July 25, 2008 1:34 AM

I like to stay away from the every day stuff. Normaly I`d say load the crap out of it. But for it to be a true NIGHT fighter, I`d say Wing tanks and guns. Steeking through the dark night, looking for an enemy aircraft that cant see you and gunning into the black ground below. Well...thats what I think

..........Harv

"I once shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I`ll never know!"

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simpilot34

Member since
March 2006

Posted by simpilot34 on Friday, July 25, 2008 1:00 AM

Darson I have a picture of an F4U-5NL all bombed up with rockets, she lookin like " Don't with me!' Load her up I say!

Cheers, Richie

Cheers, Lt. Cmdr. Richie "To be prepared for war, is one of the most effectual means of preserving the peace."-George Washington

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mark983

Member since
March 2008
From: Wilmington, NC

Posted by mark983 on Thursday, July 24, 2008 11:43 PM

I vote for rockets..show the true power of that bird!!!

Mark

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jeaton01

Member since
December 2002
From: Northern California

Posted by jeaton01 on Thursday, July 24, 2008 11:26 PM

I say do the rockets, but maybe I can find some pictures. How 'bout an F4U-5NL, with snow on the wings on a carrier deck. I know I have a magazine with that picture.

John

To see build logs for my models: http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

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darson

Member since
February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Thursday, July 24, 2008 10:15 PM

Nice job on the engine Harv I can't wait to see the finished product.

Ok now I have a question for the group. The USMC F4U-5N that I am doing for this build is primarily a night fighter but I'm torn between bombing her up with rockets and napalm or leaving her in pure night fighter mode of just a drop tank. Your thoughts?

Cheers

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mark983

Member since
March 2008
From: Wilmington, NC

Posted by mark983 on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 4:49 PM

nice job Harv..can't wait to see more...Just got a whole new bunch of paint in the mail...ready to get going again on my "birdcage"

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simpilot34

Member since
March 2006

Posted by simpilot34 on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:12 PM

Harv that is looking great!!!!! Those pushrods are perfect!!!Can't wait to see it with the harness complete!

Cheers, Richie

Cheers, Lt. Cmdr. Richie "To be prepared for war, is one of the most effectual means of preserving the peace."-George Washington

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dirtball

Member since
September 2007
From: galt, ca.

Posted by dirtball on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 1:57 PM

GEE WIZZ, am I the only one?? anyhoo.... PHEW! Got the pushrods in.What fun!! Now comes the REALY fun part. DOUBLE ignition wires! I`d like to thank Chuckw for the info on installing them. Hope all of you can get some building in AND POST, darn it.........Harv

100_0337.jpg pushrods in picture by dirtball_photo

"I once shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I`ll never know!"

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dirtball

Member since
September 2007
From: galt, ca.

Posted by dirtball on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 1:41 AM

Darson, I`m sorry. I forgot to welcom you back in my earlier post

Now gety cracken!..........Harv

"I once shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I`ll never know!"

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darson

Member since
February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 12:45 AM

Thanks for the welcome back guys, now I think it's about time I dug out my long neglected F4U-5N and do some building.

Jacob, to the build, I'll be looking forward to checking out your dash 1 as it comes along.

Cheers

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_jacob_

Member since
January 2008
From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Posted by _jacob_ on Monday, July 21, 2008 8:35 PM

Hey, I'm Jacob and I'm new to this build. I'm building Testors' 1/72 F4U-1 Corsair. Here it is:

As you can see here, It's pretty simple. Not even a cockpit(just a tiny pilot figure), so I guess I'll scratchbuild that.

Jacob[{(-_-)}]

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mark983

Member since
March 2008
From: Wilmington, NC

Posted by mark983 on Monday, July 21, 2008 2:07 PM

Darson,

Good to have you back my friend!!

Mark

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dirtball

Member since
September 2007
From: galt, ca.

Posted by dirtball on Monday, July 21, 2008 10:14 AM

AAAAGGGGHHHH!!!Well I guess I really need to thank you for that brilliant observation(jk)..Oh well I`ll pull them off and have more room to install the push rods. I noticed also I need to drill the plugs out to fit the wires properly anyway............Harv

"I once shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I`ll never know!"

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simpilot34

Member since
March 2006

Posted by simpilot34 on Monday, July 21, 2008 8:35 AM

Harv, the push rods look about the right size , but my only criticism is you don't have enough wires there. Each cylinder has 2 plugs. Just my otherwise its shaping up nicely!

WB Darson!!!!

Cheers, Richie

Cheers, Lt. Cmdr. Richie "To be prepared for war, is one of the most effectual means of preserving the peace."-George Washington

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darson

Member since
February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Monday, July 21, 2008 1:08 AM

Hi guys I've been off board for personal reasons for the last little while but thought I had better check in and see how things are going.

Ken, nice clean looking bird you've got there congrats.

Harv those push rods look just fine to me.

Cheers

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dirtball

Member since
September 2007
From: galt, ca.

Posted by dirtball on Sunday, July 20, 2008 11:12 PM

Thanks Jonh. I was afraid they where to big. I`m using black paperclips, just cut them. No painting needed. Just the shiney ends...........Harv

"I once shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I`ll never know!"

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jeaton01

Member since
December 2002
From: Northern California

Posted by jeaton01 on Sunday, July 20, 2008 10:51 PM

Pushrod housing looks fine to me, Harv. There are cadmium plated gland nuts at each end of the push rod housings, shiny metal colored, on R-2800's .

John

To see build logs for my models: http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

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dirtball

Member since
September 2007
From: galt, ca.

Posted by dirtball on Sunday, July 20, 2008 8:37 PM

I hope all had a good weekend. I had 1 whole day off. Did chores and got to build alittle. Here ar a few pics

First pic is just painted. The second is dirtied uped and with wires. The 3rd pic I need all of your oppinion Does the push rod look to be right size?? Too big or too small? Please let me know what you think............Harv

100_0330.jpg just painted picture by dirtball_photo 100_0333.jpg a lot dirtywith wires picture by dirtball_photo 100_0336.jpg a pushrod/ right size? picture by dirtball_photo