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| SteveM | Dumas Kit #213, F4U Corsair | Build | 10-Mar-08 04:03 |  | | Views : 1015 | | Fuselage under the wing is assembled and covered. Not my best covering job ever, but it'll do. |
| SteveM | Dumas Kit #213, F4U Corsair | Build | 09-Mar-08 13:58 |  | | Views : 1126 | | All covered in new paper from Easy Build using the glue stick method. |
| SteveM | Dumas Kit #213, F4U Corsair | Build | 28-Feb-08 15:53 |  | | Views : 961 | | Proof that DD is at least as crazy and generous as everyone else around here. |
| SteveM | Dumas Kit #213, F4U Corsair | Build | 27-Feb-08 04:53 |  | | Views : 1048 | | The hole in the cowl for the thrust bearing has been filled in to provide a tight fit. I am also going to scrap the idea of a portable power unit and just glue this one in place (loosly installed motor = bad vibrations). |
| SteveM | Dumas Kit #213, F4U Corsair | Build | 27-Feb-08 04:49 |  | | Views : 1016 | | The F-15 canopy cleared up nicely with Furture. Two more test pieces but using some spare F-15 tail feathers. |
| SteveM | Dumas Kit #213, F4U Corsair | Build | 26-Feb-08 13:35 |  | | Views : 1276 | | Still having issues with the kit tissue. |
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| SteveM | Dumas Kit #213, F4U Corsair | Build | 24-Feb-08 04:48 |  | | Views : 969 | | Rudder covered using the glue stick method (not yet shrunk with water). No fumes and no mess. |
| SteveM | Dumas Kit #213, F4U Corsair | Build | 11-Feb-08 03:54 |  | | Views : 897 | | A little LiPo protection circuit designed from parts from my "magic box". Will shut down at 3V and stay off till 3.5V or higher. |
| SteveM | Dumas Kit #213, F4U Corsair | Build | 03-Feb-08 04:32 |  | | Views : 1104 | | On/Off switch and battery charging connection access by removing the canopy. Adjustable nose button is from Shorty's Basement. |
| SteveM | Dumas Kit #213, F4U Corsair | Build | 03-Feb-08 04:28 |  | | Views : 967 | | Underside view. Also showing how the motor attaches to the prop. |
| SteveM | Dumas Kit #213, F4U Corsair | Build | 03-Feb-08 04:26 |  | | Views : 912 | | Removable electric power plant, it can be removed to be used in other planes. Velcro to allow the battery to be shifted for balance. |
| SteveM | Dumas Kit #213, F4U Corsair | Build | 03-Feb-08 04:20 |  | | Views : 953 | | Took a break to work on the Corsair while primer dried on the F15. Here you can see the clever cowl alignment and locking mechanism. |
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