Guillows F4U 1D Corsair

[jeeperscreatures]

fantastic plane man. It`s hard to beleive it only took you 30 hours to build. WoW!

[TheYBGojos44]

hey what did you cover the plane with? that clear looking stuff. it looks more efficient than the tissue that i've used with my other guillow's models. thanks

[MrMisterblitz]

Magic.

[kmlkrk]

nice video.

Can you tell me how long it took you to build this model?

I just won Guillow's Corsair it on eBay.

It is my first balsa model... You must be thinking I am crazy and you're probably right, but I hope to find a lot of info online, go slowly ask experienced friends for help and hopefully build mine to look half as good as yours :)

[milesperpound]

@kmlkrk Hi it took about three months, or around thirty hours. It is one of the better Guillows to convert, Go to RCGroupsdotcom and the electric scale forum has a Guillows conversion listing. This one is on the list and has all the detail of how I did it. Did you get the older kit with the F4U-1D cowl. If you don't use the 1D cowl I could use a new one as I had a little crash damage. Good luck it is a fun build! -MPP

[kmlkrk]

@milesperpound I got a one called "F4U-4 CORSAIR GUILLOW'S WING SPAN 30 3/4 BALSA KIT".

I am a member of RC Groups. I also fly Parkzone Corsair and I love it. I really love the looks of Corsair that's why I would love to build this one and make it electric.

I think my biggest challenge will be covering the wings as I have no experience with that at all. I am pretty good with manual work though so hopefully I will be OK.

Thanks for your quick reply!

[milesperpound]

@kmlkrk Great, Start a thread and you will get lost's of help. Covering is not that hard. just takes patience. Practice on a foam glider with low heat. The kit I got was pre 1980's so it included a second cowl, One for F4U-1D and one for F4U-4. The Parkzone stuff is fun, Building is lot of fun too. Best -MPP

[kmlkrk]

@milesperpound I will start a thread for sure. I will probably start building in the winter though. I will have more spare time because I won't be able to fly my PZ Corsair in winter ;)

I also have to clean up a room where I intend to build my Balsa Corsair. I have to turn it into my work-studio ;)

Thanks again for your help!

I really appreciate it.

[eimb1999]

Great job!!!

[10nickles]

were do you find the rotating retracs? i have the same modle

[milesperpound]

@10nickles Sorry the fellow that made them no longer does them. Too bad they are nice. I imagine with a little planning you could get the new electric rotating retracts to work. good luck, it is a great flying conversion. -MPP

[10nickles]

@milesperpound thanks

[sainty22]

Great video. I love the project. I am working on a similar project, and I just got to the portion of now converting. I have built models before, and flown RC for years, but I have never converted a model to electric flight like this before. I was hoping you could answer some of my questions. What size motor did you run with this?Also, I would be interested in knowing what brand the retracts are. Lastly, how did you hinge the control surfaces? Thanks for your help

[sainty22]

@sainty22 Never mind about the motor

[milesperpound]

@sainty22 Hi, you can get the whole build thread on RCGroupsdotcom it is in the scale forum and look at the top sticky Guillows conversions- list of conversions, it is under kit 1004 Corsair. There are several threads that are good reference for conversion. I go by the same handle there Milesperpound. Much easier and helpful site for what you are looking for. Good luck this was a fun project.

Unfortunately the retracts are no longer made...sorry -MPP

[aarona493]

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[BarneyFife00]

Sweet model, sweet vid.

[mattxr2i]

You know what would be cool for a future video? Get a shot where you "buzz" the camera coming straight at it from the front! That would be awesome :-)

[RcFlyyer540]

this is a realy inspiring vidio

[snipereliete]

you did an awsome job.Im currently buying up all the guilows kits i find at the moment.Thanks for the inspiration

[milesperpound]

Cool, Good luck, Thanks for the comments hope to see some of yours flying soon. All the best -M

[Aviator111167]

Hi, I tried to find doculam in the US but no go. Where do you get it from?

Thanks

[milesperpound]

@Aviator111167 HI JUST GO TO LAMINATORWAREHOUSEDOTCOM IT IS NOW CALLED PET 1.5MIL ONLY DRAWBACKIS YOU HAVE TO BUY TWO ROLS OF THE STUFF. OTHERWISE YOU CAN GET SMALL SHEETS FROM MANZANOLASERDOTCOM UNDER CATALOG ACCESSORIES GOOD LUCK

[jshalffast]

Wow ! ! All of these videos featuring RC planes have almost inspired me to get back into it after 30 + years. Back then, it was an expensive hobby (as compared to my income!) and could get messy with fuel exhasts and such. I designed and flew "pattern" planes and even used Guillows kits to "scale up" a few warbirds! I've got a footlocker full of balsa, a couple of OLD radios and equally old engines. With the electric motor technology available today, I'm ready to get the "bug" again ! !

[milesperpound]

@jshalffast GO FOR IT ONCE YOU GO ELECTRIC YOU WILL NEVER LOOK BACK, I TOO STARTED ABOUT 25 YEARS AGO AND JUST GOT BACK INTO IT 6 YEARS AGO. NOW EVENT HE SMALL GUILLOWS ARE EASILY CONVERTED. LET ME KNOW HOW IT GOES. ALL THE BEST -M

[mattxr2i]

Is that a Spektrum DX6i you are using? I have the same TX for my B-400 3D. I have been thinking about building a plane (since the DX6i has a 10 model memory) Let me know. Thanks and great video!

[milesperpound]

@mattxr2i I am using the DX 7 on this model but as long as the Tx and Rx bind you will have no problem. I have an old Dx6 I use and it is fine even though it is not DSM2. Thanks for watching and sorry for the late reply, been trying to finish up a few projects. Let us know how it goes when you build. Best -M

[mattxr2i]

@milesperpound Hey, no problem :-) Thanks for the info.

[killer84s10]

I just found about 20 of these Gulliows plans from 67-70's, all in box with plastic covers, don't have any use of them, how much should i sell them for anyone know? all are the flying model kit

[milesperpound]

@killer84s10 depends on if they are currently in production or obsolete. best bet is to go to eBay and look at similar listings under Guillows. I have seen some of the rarer models go for quite a bit. Let me know what you have. I am always interested. Thanks -M

[ronho2007]

Was the kit/ model originally intended for FF ?

[milesperpound]

@ronho2007 FF, control line or simple RC, They are not really interested in updating the RC side of the plans but sure is fun to convert them now with the electric technology. -M

[mailtopravit]

Where did you get retract from?

Do you think it possible to cover this plane with monokote?

[milesperpound]

@mailtopravit the retracts were made by Orionpax on RC Groups dot Com he makes them himself. Monokote sure, but it is heavy and can break balsa structures when shrinking. I used PET AKA Doculam, very nice film for covering and painting. Good luck.

-M

[ratmq]

I have the kit in my closet....Scared to start because it's my first build since I was a kid....and ,since the F-4U is my favourite warplane...Maybe a more simple kit to warm up on or???/...Any feed back or advice would be GREATLY appreciated....

[milesperpound]

@ratmq Hey the 1000 series are a good place to start. the best are the SBD and the Hellcat. second would be the P-47 and the Corsair. Best advice I can give is go to RC Groups dot Com and on the scale forum is a list of Guillows conversions. This Corsair is linked there also. This is the best resource for these conversions. Easy to ask questions there also. Let us know how you make out. Cheers -M

[ratmq]

@milesperpound Thanks so much for the info and advice...I have sub'd you and will let you know how it works out....Cheers, Rat

[rodrigo32125]

wht is the first music name??????

[milesperpound]

@rodrigo32125 Hi no music in the video but if you are referring to the other video I posted with the retracts it was Journey "Wheel in the sky" thanks

[backdraft57]

very cool, nice job

[milesperpound]

@backdraft57 Thanks very rewarding project, Cheers - M

[NetRanger101]

nice i love to see it when someone acualy takes the time to build a plane from a box of sticks///  great job love the retracts... ??? does it have flaps ....

[milesperpound]

@NetRanger101 Ah-men brother. The retracts worked out surprisingly well, sorry for the late reply been trying to finish up a P-39 kit. Flaps would really push the envelope but now after flying this for a while I think it could handle another ounce or two. Might have to build another one....Eeek! Thanks again, - Mark 

[milesperpound]

@Tonywp80376 Hey glad you liked it. I say go for it as it is one of the best flying Guillows conversions. Good Luck and post your results.

Cheers, -M

[TheFlight17]

whaty did you use to cover the plane? The tissue that the kit comes with?

[milesperpound]

@TheFlight17 Hey Sorry been traveling, did not use tissue. I use Doculam AKA PET laminating film. it is strong and takes paint well.

[TheFlight17]

Did you use monokote?

[milesperpound]

@TheFlight17 Just catching up here. I used PET 1.5mm laminating film also know as Doculam. -M

[rg26100]

how long does it take to build one of these?

[milesperpound]

I am guessing about 20 to 30 hours. -mpp

[mtvenar]

Great job! I have a guillows Fokker Dr1 I bought at a five-n-dime, and I still haven't finished it...

-Mitch

[GerbilEssences]

3 blade prop with a lovely hub, and rotating retracts :) Detail always pays off.

[milesperpound]

Thanks so much, A Corsair is just not right without those little bits and such. Thanks for subbing.

[SoxAsh0810]

What a beauty. : )

[MrYevil]

Fantastic!

[milesperpound]

Thanks man! BTW nice car on your channel,  thanks for subbing! Cheers, -M

[MEGAS1LORD1DEVIN]

great video!!

5/5

[milesperpound]

Thanks, it was fun to make, thank you for the rating. :-) -M

[foot8sativa]

hi, what brand retracts are they, and where you get them from?

[milesperpound]

They are hand made by Orion Pax. That is his handle on RC Groups. Do a search there and I am sure he would work something out for you.

Cheers, M

[givemetoast]

Amazing! Can't wait for that P-38! The Dauntless would look cool too!

[milesperpound]

Thanks, The P-38 is coming along nicely, sorry I missed your post. The SBD is on the list. Thanks for watching :-)

[SpartanDara117]

the paint job looks a little light, nice job man. i just got into planes, started off eith a PZ citabria. i can put that thing anywhere in the sky now

[milesperpound]

Thanks. I modeled it after my friends fathers plane that was well faded in the hot Pacific sun.  This is a great hobby and the PZ stuff is a great way to get started. Hope you enjoy the hobby as much as I do. -M

Cheers, -M

[SpartanDara117]

Oh, thats real cool. I don't know how much you enjoy the hobby, but i LOVE it.

[canals22]

Very nice arirplane ! And good pilot too...

Now, where did you get that beautifull scale prop?

How about an F2G, or Supercorsair ?

Thanks for posting.

George

Brest,

France

[milesperpound]

Hi George from France,

Thanks, Certainly those are subjects I have wanted to do. I am currently working on a Guillows P-38 that should be off the board soon. Anyway as mentioned below, the Prop is from Hobby Lobby here in the states. I am pretty sure they will ship to france. Thanks for watching.

Cheers,

-M

[canals22]

Atta Boy ! The 38' was a great machine, a good example of American ingenuity.

How Kelly got 400 + mph with 1930's engines...

Will subscribe to your channel.

Happy first flight !

[milesperpound]

Thanks for subbing. :-) . I hope the model fly's as well as the full scale. Thanks again and I will video the maiden.

Best,

M

[sergillo3x]

hi sir, where can i find that kind of spinner and prop??

[milesperpound]

You can get the prop and spinner at Hobby Lobby on line. I believe that it is their own developed Props that come in three and Four blades.

[mig15fan]

loved it!

may be extended flaps could hel to slow down A Bit.

[milesperpound]

Thanks for the comment, Flaps could work but installing a system might challenge the weight. It does slow down well, Just don't want to take a chance on a tip stall so am flying it at 3/4 throttle.

-M

[IEATSRT]

another great vid, answered some of my questions. man she's a fast little bird.

[milesperpound]

Thanks B, She looks fast due to the size. Remember it is only a 30" wing span, or should I say 76.5 CM compared to the PZ Corsair at 111.8 CM. It does get small in a hurry though.

M

[gilligasad]

gotta love the slide shows that come to life with a video at the end. Excellent work! I'm not crazy about your paint scheme though but to each his own.

You could host an RC TV show. You'd just need more to talk about, and lose the glasses.

[milesperpound]

Thanks, I guess?? glad you enjoyed it, The color scheme I chose was that of early F4U's. I am still trying to get info from my friend on his fathers F4U-1D. That was the intent. Host of a coveted RC show with not much to say? What a career that would be. AFA the glasses it was sunny, hey old crapy prescription sun glasses, to each his own as they say ;^) . Thanks for watching,

Cheers! -Mpp

[ohiorc]

what did you use to cover it, tissue paper or monocoat?

[milesperpound]

I used Docalum. it is a thin laminating film that paints well.

Mpp

[JackFlemingFan]

Excellent job!!

[milesperpound]

Thank You, It was a fun project!

[rockonmyfriend]

did that prop come with the kit?

[milesperpound]

No I got it at Hobby Lobby online. -M

[rockonmyfriend]

ive decided to make this my second balsa plane build but this time i will make it fly would you be okay with it if i asked a few questions when im working on it in the future?

thanks

rockonmyfriend

[milesperpound]

ROMF, If your are going to build this I would suggest joining RCGroups - free. There are a lot of great modelers that can help answer your questions. It is just a lot easier then here on youtube. Again there is a great index of these conversions in the Scale forum stickyed at the top. Hope this helps, mpp

[kerbizetimus]

cool. Thanks

[kerbizetimus]

how did you make the battery hatch? i am thinking of elec powering my next plane. for free flight though.

[milesperpound]

I framed up the fuselage then used a small razor saw and cut through the formers just above the side keel. Then copied the top of the formers for each end of the hatch. use bass wood for edges as they stay strait. rare earth magnets will hold it in place. you can see it on RC groups scale forum Guillows Corsair with rotating retracts. Thanks -m