1/5 SCALE MEISTER RC FG1 CORSAIR "LUCKY GALLON" GOODYEAR COLOURS - DLE 55cc - PAUL AT NLMFC - 2022

PILOT / OWNER - PAUL WILLAMS,

Scale 1/5th
Wingspan : 100”
Weight : 35lbs
Prop : Menz 22x10
Plan - Meister Fun Scale Corsair F4U

The internet was used to obtain the final scheme and the semi scale detailing Construction, Standard construction methods were used to build the model using balsa and ply,
the information on the plan was very good and the build notes are very accurate.

Fuselage - The former were set out on a jig/crutch system, stringer were added and then the model was sheeted as per the plan Wings,
As the wings are flat bottom the assembly was straight forward, all the wing panels were fully sheeted, the only modification made were to the undercarriage area, the retracts used differ from the plan.

The tail and fin are of simple construction and again fully sheeted,
Engine DLE 55cc petrol engine with electronic ignition.
Prop - Menz 22 x 10 painted black
ExhaustAftermarket pitts style muffler
Undercarriage / RetractRobart 150HD9 twist and turn mains and 190WC rear retracts.
CoveringThe whole model was glassed with 25g/m2 cloth and the resin used was G10 pond sealer,
this was flatted back between coats to give a smooth finish.

Painting - Primer and colour coats are cellulose paint and the whole model was sealed using a 2K semi-gloss clear coat.
Legending / Decals - The masks were produced by Nigel from Flightline Graphics, photos of the full size aircraft were supplied a long with the size of the model and the mask were produced.
Scale Details / Panel line, hatches and rivets.
The panel line were marked onto the surface of the airframe and 1/64 panel tape was laid over the top, once each panel was complete several coats of primer were applied then the tape was removed leaving a panel line onthe surface,

hatches were made using a foil tape, these were cut to size and stuck to the surface, the rivets were laid out for a semi-scale appearance and each one was melted into the surface of the primer,
once all of the detailing had been completed and the model painted weather was done on the model, I wanted the model to look clean but used, as this was a racing aircraft it would have been kept tidy.
Artists oil paint was used (black) this was rubbed into the surface of each panel (doing a small area at a time - about 6” square), the paint was then wiped off using a clean cloth until the desired effect had been achieved the repeated until the whole model was complete, the model was left to dry for a few days before clear coating.

Any Other Items Of Note? The model is based on a 1946 Goodyear built FG1D Corsair name Lucky Gallon, it was raced in the Thompson Trophy at the Cleveland Air Races by Cook Cleland and achieved 6th place with an average speed of 357 mph.
Flying NotesThe model flies really well and is very forgiving with no vices

PLEASE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL TBOBBORAP1 AND HIT THE "BELL" NOTIFICATION FOR FUTURE UPLOADS NOW (ITS FREE) AND KEEP UP TO DATE AND WATCH OUR 4K / HD QUALITY RC MODELS VIDEOS AND STILL PHOTOGRAPHS UPDATES OF THE MAJOR UK RC SHOWS AND CLUB FLY-INS AT -

https://www.facebook.com/Tbobborap1-1483073475269714/

https://www.youtube.com/user/tbobborap1

FILMED AT NLMFC ON 2-10-22,