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Old 10-21-2017, 07:49 AM   #1
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Hi fellows
after a 12 year break from the hobby I am back in it full tilt, in the past month I managed to pick up and assemble 35% extreme slick , 42% pilot Sbach , and a 50cc Sbach. But my true love is ww2 Warbirds and for my first winter project I just ordered a DON SMITH 1/4 scale Corsair.
I will post the entire build on here with weekly progress and would love for any participation ,tips and comments. its all good and part of the hobby.
As I am 12 years and hopefully wiser, I am sure we will keep it civil and have a lot of fun and get to know some of you guys.

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Old 10-21-2017, 08:01 AM   #2
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Re: 1/4 Scale Don Smith Corsair build
This are some of consideration of the colour theme.
I do not want the fresh out of factory look , I want it more weathered and used looking. it will have functioning cowl vents, but i am not going to do folding wings
Most likely a Moki Radial, Electric retracts. I can't wait
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Old 10-21-2017, 08:47 AM   #3
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Re: 1/4 Scale Don Smith Corsair build
That is a pretty big airplane for your first scratch build. Also have to remember that there are no instructions. I have built a couple of aircraft from Don Smith plans, a Mossie and spitfire and they are for experienced builders. My suggestion is to start with a kit such as the Top Flite giant corsair. Instructions are excellent and there lots of accerious available. 50cc engine flies it very well.
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Old 10-21-2017, 08:59 AM   #4
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Re: 1/4 Scale Don Smith Corsair build
Hi Mike thanks for the advise But this is not my first build
I have built 3 Zeroli War birds 2 Giant scale top flights, couple of Pico 1/6 scale war birds probably about 20 Great planes or sigs.
I built a 42% Aeroworks Edge 540 ... So building a Don Smith would be a Breeze, Now building it Museum Quality That is what this project is about.
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Re: 1/4 Scale Don Smith Corsair build
Then have fun
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Re: 1/4 Scale Don Smith Corsair build
Hey Arthur. I look forward to following your build. Thanks for sharing your building project with us.
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Re: 1/4 Scale Don Smith Corsair build
Cool! That'll be a big beast

Are the pics you posted to be the colour & marking scheme?
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Thanks dude I am very excited about it
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Re: 1/4 Scale Don Smith Corsair build
Keven yes I am thinking about those 2 themes
Offcorse in the next few months I will pour all over a bunch of books and net pics
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Re: 1/4 Scale Don Smith Corsair build
Why not go with a Canadian paint scheme....
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