RNZAF Corsair Build (1 Viewer)

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May 25, 2008
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Well this thread is going to follow the progress of my RNZAF Corsair Build

I didn't realise that the whale would grow to 1.6m until tonight and was abit worried that it was getting to big but then I thought what the hay it is a Corsair after all

Making this for my 3 year old sister who is quite a plane lover.If you ask her what a plane is she can tell you all the details whether it's a big one or not or if it's Qantas or Emirates and such other info you might want to know

right first work seesion started tuesday from 10-30 to about 2am

woke up early to get at it today ,up at 4pm and just come in at 1:30 so started wednesday and overnighted to thursday

I'm sorta nocturnal in the school holidays you see


first batch are of what I did on tuesday,tis one of the ribs on the fusalage:)

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Wow, my man! You've certainly got the bit between your teeth, Daniel!
That was quick, and neat work. Looks like we'll be seeing a mini-Corsair well before Christmas.
 
alot more sanding and jigsawing and eating saw dust....

Last pic is of how I reinforced the firewall
 

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She takes shape....
 

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Proper modelling! :thumbright:

You don't hang around either do you? Hope you're wearing a mask cutting and sanding that stuff!

I'll be keeping an eye on this thread.
 
Thanks guys

No Muller sorry I have zero patience when I start something I'm keen on its like a Metallica song "Nothing else Matters"

I don't actually need to wear a safety mask because I learn't a very good second use for my Fan that I use to suck away my Air brush fumes turns out its good for sanding as well

The bench that its on has wheels so I can turn it around to suit

see the pic of the fan sucking sand particles out the window!

ps love the Siggy Mate!
 

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Is it MDF you're using? If it is I'd recommend a mask, that stuff produces some very fine particles, not nice if inhaled.
 
Very cool indeed. Are you building this from bought plans or did you make the design yourself? Wish I had an older brother like you when I was a youngster;) Keep up the great work.
 
I know, Jan. I can't believe how quick Daniel is. You can identify the shape already. Must be descendant of the Mustang design team......
 
Thanks Guys

Will be out again in about 10min to hopefully start work on the wings

I drew up all the plans ,want this to be as cheap as possible

hopefully more pics later today
 
Thanks guys

Yeah Chris plan on putting a pretty detailed R2800 in

Working on a steering system

tried to pick it up today

It's bloody heavy!
 
This is amazing Daniel! You got the idea, you drew the plans, you started building, all in less than a week, AND posted pics!
Hope B17 is looking at this, we might get some pics from him.......!!!
 
I'm not gonna get time to start til I come back from the next airsoft match then it will be all on!!! and Dan good call on the R2800 should buy a cheap cordless drill from the warehouse in it to crank her over!!???
 

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