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Title: 68 Corsair II
Post by: Mike McHenry on January 16, 2007, 06:01:16 PM

I am recreating a version of my Dad's A7A Corsair II that he built for the 68 flying season. I originally built it about 10 years ago when I didn't have a clue what I was doing.  So, I decided that this would be my project this winter.  I redid the tips to better match the original, as well as added a lead-out slider, redid the control system and just generally brought it up to todays standards. It will be powered by a Randy Smith Aero 36.

Attached are 2 pictures of the original, followed by pics of mine ready for primer.  Hope it turns out to be a good flyer!

Title: Re: 68 Corsair II
Post by: Paul Taylor on January 16, 2007, 06:24:55 PM

Looks good so far.

Keep us posted.

Paul

Title: Re: 68 Corsair II
Post by: Randy Powell on January 16, 2007, 07:34:41 PM

Cool classic plane. Hope it flies well for you.

Title: Re: 68 Corsair II
Post by: john e. holliday on January 16, 2007, 09:10:20 PM

Okay wheres sthe cockpit detail and the pilot?  Just razzing you, the plane looks great as it sets.  Keep us posted.  DOC Holliday

Title: Re: 68 Corsair II
Post by: Ron King on January 17, 2007, 09:32:47 AM

Mike,

I like it. I'm a sucker for cool Navy planes.

Did your dad (and you) build from plans or scratch?

Ron

Title: Re: 68 Corsair II
Post by: Mike McHenry on January 17, 2007, 10:37:27 AM

Ron, my dad did create a set of plans to build from.  They are not super detailed, just kind of what you would need when building for yourself.  But, they are enough to get the job done.  Fortunately I still have the original to use as a guide.

Mike

Title: Re: 68 Corsair II
Post by: Allen Brickhaus on January 21, 2007, 07:50:31 AM

MIke,

Think about publishing the Corsair II in Flying Models.

Allen Brickhaus

Title: Re: 68 Corsair II
Post by: Will Hinton on January 29, 2007, 05:48:38 PM

Hey Mike,
I love the way that rascal sits on the main gear!  I think you're going to have real winner there, "Champ".
Blessings,
Will y1 #^

Title: Re: 68 Corsair II
Post by: Mike McHenry on April 19, 2007, 05:40:52 PM

OK,

Here is the finished product.

All Sig dope was used for the finish.  Ready to fly weight is right at 44oz.  After messing with my Zeros the last couple of seasons, this plane feel like it weighs nothing.  Looking forward to the test flights.

Mike

Title: Re: 68 Corsair II
Post by: EddyR on April 19, 2007, 07:12:54 PM

Mike  You did a really nice job on the replica of your dad's plane
Ed

Title: Re: 68 Corsair II
Post by: Bill Little on April 19, 2007, 07:59:32 PM

WOW, Mike!  Now I know I got to build one... Great job ;D

Let us know the flight report!  It should be great with the Aero Tiger 36.  Everything just "looks right" with this one. y1

Title: Re: 68 Corsair II
Post by: Crist Rigotti on April 19, 2007, 09:19:39 PM

Very, very nice Mike!