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PostPosted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 2:03 pm 
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Judging from the tail shape and size the Boeing in the first photo looks like a B-50. The B-29 in photo 4 is likely at Bechtel-McCone for modifications. If memory serves they were still doing B-29 modifications for the USAF during the time period these photos were taken.


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pretty small update ...

the cowlingsflaps attached to the airframe, everything fits. The flaps will be disassembled again and will be painted in flatblack. Then again assebled to the plane. The mainhatch in front of the cockpit is also ready and fits perfect. This part had to be built new by the bodywork-team of MeierMotors.

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.... and thanks to Bill !!! He sent us some drawings and detailshots out of those drawings concerning the anti-glare shields.- Thank you very much Bill ! Hope the guys in the shop can now rebuild those antiglareshields.

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Matthias Dorst wrote:
pretty small update ...

.... and thanks to Bill !!! He sent us some drawings and detailshots out of those drawings concerning the anti-glare shields.- Thank you very much Bill ! Hope the guys in the shop can now rebuild those antiglareshields. [/b]


No problem, I can't wait to see the finished product.

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Great stuff, Matthias.

Looking forward to seeing lots more.

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Matthias Dorst wrote:
pretty small update ...

the cowlingsflaps attached to the airframe, everything fits. The flaps will be disassembled again and will be painted in flatblack. Then again assebled to the plane. The mainhatch in front of the cockpit is also ready and fits perfect. This part had to be built new by the bodywork-team of MeierMotors.

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.... and thanks to Bill !!! He sent us some drawings and detailshots out of those drawings concerning the anti-glare shields.- Thank you very much Bill ! Hope the guys in the shop can now rebuild those antiglareshields.



my god she's a beuty! Bring her back to stratford, Ct in the USA so we can take a look at what we made back then! :finga:

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 8:55 am 
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What a perfect fit!

Very, very nice job! :D

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 9:11 am 
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that cow flap assembly reminds me of the tear down and rebuild i did about 3 months ago on a 2800 equipped bird.

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 3:15 pm 
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Matthias,

I sent a message to a good friend of mine who knows a few Corsair operators in the US that fly the F4U-5NL aircraft. Hopefully he can find out some information for you on accessing some drawing information for the manufacture of the flame damper shields on the aircraft. Hopefully he will get back with me with some information that I can pass on to you.

The aircraft looks great! I saw her when she flew at Flying Legends 2010 in the F4U-7 configuration. I hope that you will be bringing her to both Flying Legends 2011 and also the Autumn Airshow at Duxford. The Autumn Airshow will be featuring aircraft of the Korean Conflict and the aircraft in her VMF(N)-513 markings would make a wonderful addition to that show.

Please keep us posted on the progress of aircraft 124541.

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 3:26 pm 
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Matthias,

I sent a message to a good friend of mine who knows a few Corsair operators in the US that fly the F4U-5NL aircraft. Hopefully he can find out some information for you on accessing some drawing information for the manufacture of the flame damper shields on the aircraft. Hopefully he will get back with me with some information that I can pass on to you.

The aircraft looks great! I saw her when she flew at Flying Legends 2010 in the F4U-7 configuration. I hope that you will be bringing her to both Flying Legends 2011 and also the Autumn Airshow at Duxford. The Autumn Airshow will be featuring aircraft of the Korean Conflict and the aircraft in her VMF(N)-513 markings would make a wonderful addition to that show.

Please keep us posted on the progress of aircraft 124541.


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if you contact the collings foundation in Massachusetts, USA they have a flying F4U-5N example. Mabe they can help you

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 7:42 pm 
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Dear Matthias,

You can also contact Baptiste SALIS from "Les casques de cuir" In France, they are currently in La Ferté Alais in France, it is a bit closer from Bremgarten. They are refurbishing a F4U-5N (124724) and they have original flame drapners on it. They probably can help you and it will be easier to have a look.
I remember that the previous owner of 124541 has sold the radome of your Corsair to this society, may be a good opportunity to make a copy too?
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Great job on the Corsair!
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 2:01 pm 
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small update ....

no @Ron , no pictures of the ammunition boxes, the wings are still folded ...

some body work ... fits perfect !

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and some work on the exhaust-system. The flamedampeners are mounted .... hope I can hera them roar soon :D

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I love that plane !

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... to be contiued

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 12:55 am 
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Hi Matthias,

I got excited when I saw your update. The pictures look great. I'll be patient and wait for the wings to be unfolded.....

Thanks.

Ron


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PostPosted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 3:44 am 
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Hi Matthias,

The Corsair is looking very nice. I cannot wait to see her with the wings unfolded and outside. Hopefully her first flight is not too far away.

What are the plans for her this upcoming airshow season? Hope to see her a couple of times at Duxford this year.

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Frankly, this beast in black will be the most impressive warbird currently on the European circuit !!!
I can't wait to see it fly !!!
Congrats to the team, amazing job :D


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PostPosted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 3:16 pm 
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some updates concerning the Corsair ....

We write the 1st April 2011, some minor work, some finetuning. The bird is nearly ready for the first "ROAR" .....

some impressions

the new intakes

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What a fantastic plane !!!!!!!

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the new exhaust and the cowling flaps in "open"-position

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and the overall view

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