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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-25-2022, 07:14 PM
Replies: 3,874
Views: 899,485
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Hey guys I’m looking for a new Corsair kit with...

Hey guys I’m looking for a new Corsair kit with folding wings. I’ve reached out to Dreamworks and CARF and they can’t be bothered to respond. If you have one you’re not going to get too let me know....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-09-2021, 06:26 PM
Replies: 3,874
Views: 899,485
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Gary, Im so sorry for your loss and I hope...

Gary,
Im so sorry for your loss and I hope there is some sense of pride and happiness that offsets your sadness when I tell you how much your work and contributions have inspired so many others. I...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-04-2015, 10:14 PM
Replies: 3,874
Views: 899,485
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Cool, looking fwd to your site. I'm chomping...

Cool, looking fwd to your site.

I'm chomping at the bit to work on mine but Im so busy plus lack space at the moment. I dont like working in confined spaces especially on this big project. Ive...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-04-2015, 04:02 PM
Replies: 3,874
Views: 899,485
Posted By Chris Nicastro

For very clean thin cuts look into Zona hand...

For very clean thin cuts look into Zona hand saws. There are a variety of blades and handles. Take care with carbon fiber as it will wear out a steel blade but if you figure to use the saw only for...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-16-2015, 01:54 PM
Replies: 3,874
Views: 899,485
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Gary do you have a price list you could send me...

Gary do you have a price list you could send me or a link to these parts?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-30-2014, 09:23 AM
Replies: 3,874
Views: 899,485
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Yikes 70lbs and no external stores. Mine will...

Yikes 70lbs and no external stores.
Mine will have the plug in wings so that will save weight. Id like to dress it up with a set of rockets at least.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-29-2014, 08:14 PM
Replies: 3,874
Views: 899,485
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Just curious, who has flight exterience with this...

Just curious, who has flight exterience with this plane fully loaded with stores like two ext. tanks and rockets or two bombs and rockets.
What was the AUW and what engine was used?

Is the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-25-2014, 12:04 PM
Replies: 3,874
Views: 899,485
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Found this full scale photo showing the gun ports...

Found this full scale photo showing the gun ports out of the wing and thought it was interesting.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-15-2014, 04:53 PM
Replies: 3,874
Views: 899,485
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Thanks for the vids Gary I see what you mean...

Thanks for the vids Gary I see what you mean perfectly.


As for the air vs electric I understand your point and like DrScoles Ive had little problems with well installed air systems myself over...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-14-2014, 08:47 PM
Replies: 3,874
Views: 899,485
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Sierra set of retracts arrived today for my...

Sierra set of retracts arrived today for my Corsair!
Im gathering equipment here and there in prep for the build. Pretty cool to see the big parts arrive.

Questions:
Was there a scale tail...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-09-2014, 09:21 PM
Replies: 3,874
Views: 899,485
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Thumbs up I have three of their other smaller hubs and they...

I have three of their other smaller hubs and they are awesome. Since there is a central keyed sliding part the blades root keys into a single screw will adjust all the blades simultaneously. The...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-08-2014, 04:38 PM
Replies: 3,874
Views: 899,485
Posted By Chris Nicastro

So far I would suggest you just get all the tips...

So far I would suggest you just get all the tips you can, you wont regret it and you can paint just about anything big or small.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-07-2014, 05:06 PM
Replies: 3,874
Views: 899,485
Posted By Chris Nicastro

I have the same airbrush and its great because it...

I have the same airbrush and its great because it can do fine detail and also cover a larger area nicely. Its like a mini touch up gun in a way but very fine.
Looking good!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-30-2014, 09:39 PM
Replies: 3,874
Views: 899,485
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Does the air exit out the wheel wells or? Nice...

Does the air exit out the wheel wells or?
Nice work on these details.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-04-2014, 09:17 AM
Replies: 3,874
Views: 899,485
Posted By Chris Nicastro

After an engine is shut down there is a heat soak...

After an engine is shut down there is a heat soak period when it gets hotter and then cools off. Thats the reason you saw the flaps open after the engine shut down as it expelled more heat then...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-10-2013, 12:42 PM
Replies: 3,874
Views: 899,485
Posted By Chris Nicastro

I would lean towards the tip light area being the...

I would lean towards the tip light area being the upper wing color based on production needs, simplicity, and general observations of other planes of the same era.

The later 5N model I rode in...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-09-2013, 10:16 PM
Replies: 3,874
Views: 899,485
Posted By Chris Nicastro

I can tell you first hand from my ride in a...

I can tell you first hand from my ride in a Corsair that tape over the front tank panel lines will do nothing about carbon monoxide. The exhaust gasses come in thru the tail wheel bay and back up...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-06-2013, 11:38 PM
Replies: 3,874
Views: 899,485
Posted By Chris Nicastro

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1937256http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1937257http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=193725...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-06-2013, 11:20 PM
Replies: 3,874
Views: 899,485
Posted By Chris Nicastro

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1937250http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1937251http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=193725...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-06-2013, 10:48 PM
Replies: 3,874
Views: 899,485
Posted By Chris Nicastro

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1937241http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1937242http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=193724...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-06-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 3,874
Views: 899,485
Posted By Chris Nicastro

Here is an interesting overview of carrier and...

Here is an interesting overview of carrier and squadron marking combinations including Corsairs. Although this would be the one color dark blue planes mostly its still a good reference. I like CV-17...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-31-2013, 11:08 PM
Replies: 3,874
Views: 899,485
Posted By Chris Nicastro

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1935553

Wasn't kidding, its big! lol
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-22-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 3,874
Views: 899,485
Posted By Chris Nicastro

I did the same thing and assembled it next to my...

I did the same thing and assembled it next to my Miata in the garage... Its just about as big as my car! Lol I cant wait to build it
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-17-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 3,874
Views: 899,485
Posted By Chris Nicastro

RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread

And they still flex some? Interesting, maybe a pivot ball in the joint would cure that.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-16-2013, 10:21 PM
Replies: 3,874
Views: 899,485
Posted By Chris Nicastro

RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread

If you look closely at this photo you can see the hinge splits. When the flap retracts the hinge comes together and looks like its one piece.
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