David Hansen Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Looks really nice so far, Wolff. Cant remember if we discussed this, but the contact points of the engine exhaust pipes and intake manifold tubes, result in lots of contact points at the rear of the powerplant. i discovered that if there is any paint buildup (enamel) where the engine components come together as the components are "stacked", the engine can get "longer" and it won't be evident until the cowl ring, upper and lower cowl segments and cowl flaps come together towards the painting stage. So, just do a lot of fit checking of the engine cowl pieces as the engine goes together so the gaps between cowling segments don't get out of hand. I have Corsair Number 3 in the works, but its a secondary priority right now. -d- Wolf Buddee and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Oh yes. ANY paint buildup will cause probs. Ask how I know.... Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 Thanks David, I've actually been test fitting all the parts as much as possible to make sure anything I add to the engine doesn't interfere with any of the kit components. I've also been masking off any contact areas between the front and rear banks of cylinders to make sure I've got good surface areas for glue contact. So far everything fits like a dream. Thanks for the cautionary note though as what you've stated makes perfect sense. Cheers, Wolf mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 Oh yes. ANY paint buildup will cause probs. Ask how I know.... HarvOk Harv, what did you do? You've obviously overcome any issues though......... You're getting close to the end now eh? Cheers, Wolf mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I strugled with the center wing to fusaloge fit. Had to do some serious sanding on both.....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Tuned into this one Wolf, as I have the Tamy F4U-1a on the shelf. Great start on the engines. I coveted being one of the first to hollow out those exhausts but you have beat me to the punch! Kahunaminor and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewH Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Fantastic start Wolf! mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 I strugled with the center wing to fusaloge fit. Had to do some serious sanding on both.....Harv That fit problem was related to paint Harvey? You're not supposed to apply it with a roller, LOL! Seriously though, that was rough fit issue to resolve. Cheers, Wolf Jeff and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Wolf, I came across several fit issues on my build, and each and every case it was unwanted paint or CA. I've never built a kit with such close tolerances. But hey, live and learn........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 Thanks John, if you like I can fill the ends of my exhaust for now and the re-thin them once you're done, LOL! Drew, thanks for checkin in my friend! With the amount of rain we've been getting we should be re-naming Abbotsford Paris eh? Either that or start building Arks! Cheers, Wolf mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Harvey , it took 60 hours and my corsair was together with no issue . The pictures are still in your cell phone. Groundbreaking design and yes , you do have to follow the instructions ....and no rollers ..Bad Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 Wolf, I came across several fit issues on my build, and each and every case it was unwanted paint or CA. I've never built a kit with such close tolerances. But hey, live and learn........Harv Try a Wingnut Wings kit............ Cheers, Wolf CANicoll and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 Harvey , it took 60 hours and my corsair was together with no issue . The pictures are still in your cell phone. Groundbreaking design and yes , you do have to follow the instructions ....and no rollers ..Bad WolfYeah but did you have any paint on your model Martin? Cheers, Wolf mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 Ok, to ensure that we don't have a full page without some kind of WIP pics, I've taken some photos of the completely painted front cylinder bank and another of the rest of the major pieces that make up the engine assembly. I've begun fitting the pieces that make up the oil transfer pipes between the rocker covers for the 2nd row of cylinders using 0.64mm styrene rod. Once the glue has completely set on the bits of styrene rod they'll be sanded back until they're almost flush with the rocker covers. I'll then use stretched sprue to fill the gap between the rocker covers and then slip vinyl tubing over the stretched sprue to represent the rubber hoses. The whole process is much easier than the description. Cheers, Wolf BloorwestSiR, Model_Monkey, sandokan and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Wolf, could you teach me to build like you ??.....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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