Blown up to 124" Ziroli Corsair Build

[ifly3d]

LOL

[SURREYRCAV8R]

Barry, I have to admire anyone that can take a set of plans, blow them up, do some re-engineering and build from there. I had the bright idea to build a Don Smith 1/4 Scale Corsair from a Lasercut USA kit with plans and I changed my mind and sold the kit.

Of all the Warbirds out there, the Corsair is the most impressive in the air, especially flying right at you. The Corsair was also one of the fastest planes and I think you need to consider that when selecting your engine. Chances are you will need the nose weight that is typically the case with warbirds, so having some extra "cc's" up front will not hurt you. You will never go wrong with a DA engine but they are light weight and I don't know about you but I hate to add redundant weight in the way of lead so you may want to consider a larger heavier engine to help alleviate that issue as you will need the nose weight anyways. Good luck with the build I look forward to seeing the finished product!

[MODE 1]

Better but although I'm old I'm not BLIND
LOL

[mbacosa]

Moki! Moki! Moki! See a pattern here?

[snap a saurus]

Nice, what do you expect it to weigh?

[emessys]

	Quote: Originally Posted by snap a saurus
	Nice, what do you expect it to weigh?

Snap,

It will not do a snap on takeoff. Forget about it.

Ira

[gmorales83]

Are you going to core the fuse and stabs ?

Kidding aside, i'm looking forward to this build !

GM

[snap a saurus]

	Quote: Originally Posted by emessys
	Snap, It will not do a snap on takeoff. Forget about it. Ira

Ira
Maybe not on takeoff immediately but at 25 feet, yes.

[CHAWKJIM]

Snap, you could do it. I have faith in you.

Nice build, good luck, and I look forward following this thread.

[NCIS]

I know about the nose weight issue. I really don't know what engine to go with. I want a heavy engine and that seems to be either a 3W 210 or a Moki 250. The 3W 210 will out fly the Moki 250. When I get closer to the finishing of the build I will make an engine decision on how much weight I need. How about a 14 cylinder radial at 25lbs. I'll get weight, scale prop size, and divorced all at one time. Anybody have a spare garage area and bedroom when that happens. About the weight issue I would like to keep it under 75 lbs. with engine included.

Barry
www.canopyrailsforwarbirds.com

[emessys]

Barry,

On a slightly different topic; I bought some of your canopy rails last winter for a Ziroli P40 with fiberglass fuse.

I replaced the ball links with square EZ connectors with the EZ connector pins silver soldered to a brass strip canopy lower frame.

I tapped the "forward" EZ connectors (2 EZ connectors per side; front and rear ) to thread the titanium end fittings of CF pusrods which drive the canopy rearward thru the rail itself. The 2 pushrods (one per side) are connected via an aluminum yoke to a Sierra Precision air cylinder.

Worked out pretty nicely.

Ira

[John Light]

	Quote: Originally Posted by NCIS
	I know about the nose weight issue. I really don't know what engine to go with. I want a heavy engine and that seems to be either a 3W 210 or a Moki 250. The 3W 210 will out fly the Moki 250. When I get closer to the finishing of the build I will make an engine decision on how much weight I need. How about a 14 cylinder radial at 25lbs. I'll get weight, scale prop size, and divorced all at one time. Anybody have a spare garage area and bedroom when that happens. About the weight issue I would like to keep it under 75 lbs. with engine included. Barry www.canopyrailsforwarbirds.com

I am looking at the new Seidel 700cc radial he is coming out with for my 180 inch wingspan seafury and bearcat. I also do have a spare bedroom and garage for you.