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Modelling => Completed GBs => Group and Themed Builds => Racing Theme GB => Topic started by: The Big Gimper on July 11, 2017, 12:56:50 AM

Title: Cavalier Corsair
Post by: The Big Gimper on July 11, 2017, 12:56:50 AM
Coming soon from the Cavalier Aircraft Corporation the Cavalier Corsair.
Title: Re: Cavalier Corsair
Post by: Tophe on July 11, 2017, 01:56:28 AM
Do you mean a F4U with turboprop? (that would be interesting...) :)
Title: Re: Cavalier Corsair
Post by: The Big Gimper on July 11, 2017, 02:15:39 AM
Not a Turbo-prop but half-way there.   ;)

But the turbo-prop is a great idea.
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Post by: apophenia on July 11, 2017, 03:01:11 AM
This should be interesting!  :D
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Post by: GTX_Admin on July 11, 2017, 03:02:01 AM
Wingtip tanks?
Title: Re: Cavalier Corsair
Post by: GTX_Admin on July 11, 2017, 03:04:19 AM
Quote from: Tophe on July 11, 2017, 01:56:28 AM
Do you mean a F4U with turboprop? (that would be interesting...) :)


You were saying...

(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e68/GTwiner/More%20Creations/F4UTP.jpg)
Title: Re: Cavalier Corsair
Post by: The Big Gimper on July 11, 2017, 04:38:54 AM
Some teaser photos.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4215/35456392390_2858acae2e_k.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4215/35456391970_72f9a37e0f_k.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4259/35456392190_0ed0eef8dd_k.jpg)

I'm using Flickr.
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Post by: AXOR on July 11, 2017, 07:04:27 AM
Hell yeaaaaah !!!  (http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/111.gif)
Title: Re: Cavalier Corsair
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on July 11, 2017, 09:14:09 AM
Nice kit bash Carl!  Strangely appealing :P
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Post by: Tophe on July 11, 2017, 08:34:46 PM
Good! The W wing disappearance is interesting...
Title: Re: Cavalier Corsair
Post by: Brian da Basher on July 12, 2017, 05:44:05 PM
Wow what a masterful combination of Cavalier Mustang & Corsair!

This concept is a winner all the way!

Great stuff, Mr Gimper!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: Cavalier Corsair
Post by: Dr. YoKai on July 12, 2017, 07:32:30 PM
 Pretty cool so far - I like the straight wings too.
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Post by: CiTrus90 on July 20, 2017, 07:27:51 PM
Ooooh! Nice :)
Title: Re: Cavalier Corsair
Post by: tankmodeler on July 21, 2017, 12:24:18 AM
Quote from: GTX_Admin on July 11, 2017, 03:04:19 AM
([url]http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e68/GTwiner/More%20Creations/F4UTP.jpg[/url])

Looks rather like a Wyvern.

And would probably need a raised cockpit so the pilot could see anything over that engine.

Or a tricycle landing gear?

Paul
Title: Re: Cavalier Corsair
Post by: tankmodeler on July 21, 2017, 12:27:57 AM
Quote from: The Big Gimper on July 11, 2017, 04:38:54 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4215/35456392390_2858acae2e_k.jpg)
The reason the Corsair had cranked wings was to raise the engine centreline enough to swing the big prop without needing overly long landing gear.

With straight wings and regular Mustang gear legs, you're probably going to want to go with smaller diameter contra rotating props to provide enough room for them to swing. Just a thought.

Paul
Title: Re: Cavalier Corsair
Post by: The Big Gimper on July 21, 2017, 12:42:32 AM
Quote from: tankmodeler on July 21, 2017, 12:27:57 AM
Quote from: The Big Gimper on July 11, 2017, 04:38:54 AM
The reason the Corsair had cranked wings was to raise the engine centreline enough to swing the big prop without needing overly long landing gear.

With straight wings and regular Mustang gear legs, you're probably going to want to go with smaller diameter contra rotating props to provide enough room for them to swing. Just a thought.

Paul

Good catch Paul.

1. Yes. It will have a new smaller diameter prop. Won't reveal it just yet.
2. Larger vertical stabilizer to offset the torque of said prop.

Carl
Title: Re: Cavalier Corsair
Post by: The Big Gimper on July 27, 2017, 04:44:49 AM
Still a WIP but getting closer to the finish line.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4311/35381007933_cbfb21e0e5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VUuV1a)IMG_5659 (https://flic.kr/p/VUuV1a) by Carl Wimmi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153210713@N02/), on Flickr

I may have to use the "E" word (Extension) as I am waiting for decals from Ebay.
Title: Re: Cavalier Corsair
Post by: finsrin on July 27, 2017, 05:51:13 PM
Wing tip tanks reduced drag on T-33, will do same here and be looking cool. 8)
Like red & white scheme that works well for racing but underneath it wants to be Navy blue.
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Post by: Tophe on July 27, 2017, 08:26:14 PM
Looking good!
And with additional blades, the no-W-wing seems logical (no need of huge ground clearance)... :-*
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Post by: Claymore on July 27, 2017, 08:33:40 PM
A definite thumbs up! (where's the thumbs up icon?)  8)
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Post by: andonio64 on July 28, 2017, 05:07:55 PM
Super!
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Post by: Brian da Basher on July 29, 2017, 10:13:50 PM
This is shaping up to be a real beauty! Love the paint work!

Brian da Basher
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Post by: The Big Gimper on August 12, 2017, 07:06:46 AM
Calling this one done folks.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4358/36509794205_6fbb84c36e_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XCfeQr)IMG_5740 (https://flic.kr/p/XCfeQr) by Carl Wimmi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153210713@N02/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4414/36509793085_57228e90cd_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XCfev8)IMG_5741 (https://flic.kr/p/XCfev8) by Carl Wimmi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153210713@N02/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4342/36341482252_ff98ce92bd_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XnnAyd)IMG_5742 (https://flic.kr/p/XnnAyd) by Carl Wimmi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153210713@N02/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4431/36509793405_3836d5dd69_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XCfeAD)IMG_5743 (https://flic.kr/p/XCfeAD) by Carl Wimmi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153210713@N02/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4385/36341481832_9aa76d52f6_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XnnAqY)IMG_5744 (https://flic.kr/p/XnnAqY) by Carl Wimmi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153210713@N02/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4341/36509792835_b21b38e5bb_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XCfeqP)IMG_5745 (https://flic.kr/p/XCfeqP) by Carl Wimmi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153210713@N02/), on Flickr

Bill of Materials:

Revell F4U-5
Heller T-33 wings
Monogram F-82 Landing Gear
PM Seafury propeller
Car decals from Ebay
Stripes from decal supply
Title: Re: Cavalier Corsair
Post by: ysi_maniac on August 12, 2017, 07:35:38 AM
 :icon_alabanza: :icon_alabanza: :icon_alabanza: :icon_alabanza: :smiley:
Title: Re: Cavalier Corsair
Post by: Old Wombat on August 12, 2017, 04:36:40 PM
Quote from: ysi_maniac on August 12, 2017, 07:35:38 AM
:icon_alabanza: :icon_alabanza: :icon_alabanza: :icon_alabanza: :smiley:

+1 : Brilliant job, TBG!
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Post by: Claymore on August 13, 2017, 02:13:20 AM
Sweet!  8)
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Post by: GTX_Admin on August 13, 2017, 03:55:53 AM
 :smiley:
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Post by: kill me now, put me out of pain on August 14, 2017, 09:02:47 AM
x
Title: Re: Cavalier Corsair
Post by: Brian da Basher on August 15, 2017, 06:26:36 AM
Absolute eye-candy all the way!

Well done, Carl! One of your finest yet!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: Cavalier Corsair
Post by: Buzzbomb on August 15, 2017, 02:36:59 PM
Love it !!
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Post by: Tophe on August 15, 2017, 11:41:51 PM
Congratulations for the final result :-*
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Post by: TimJ on August 22, 2017, 11:06:14 PM
Great job!  :smiley:
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Post by: andonio64 on August 23, 2017, 07:48:12 PM
Congratulations for this great achievement! Paint & decals look super!
Title: Re: Cavalier Corsair
Post by: KiwiZac on September 14, 2017, 04:40:00 AM
I love the finish, she really looks the part!