Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport Corsair Restoration

[Cherrybomber13]

double post

[whistlingdeath77]

Anyone wishing to Join the Crew should follow these directions.

Safety Briefing is at 550 Main St in Stratford Ct, from 7:30am till 3pm Mon - Friday it takes 10 minutes

Access to the Museum is as such:
The shop is open 7am till 12pm Tue, Thur, Sat If members of the Corsair team are onsite hours can and will go longer up till 8pm.

thanks drew for the info

[Warbird Kid]

The Corsair team will be at the 1310 EAA Chapter in East Windsor on March 12. http://ctair-space.blogspot.com/2011/02/corsair-restoration-at-eaa-chapter-1310.html

[whistlingdeath77]

The Corsair team will be at the 1310 EAA Chapter in East Windsor on March 12. http://ctair-space.blogspot.com/2011/02/corsair-restoration-at-eaa-chapter-1310.html

what are you going to be doing Chris?

[Warbird Kid]

Powerpoint presentation on the project, show and tell with some of the pieces off the aircraft, Q & A. Ya know, that sort of thing.

[whistlingdeath77]

sounds interesting

[Cherrybomber13]

Just a few quick shots.
The Canopy Windscreen are about 60% done. I am in the process of working on a few donations including glazing for the frames.


The Team


All about the Logos

[Fouga23]

The canopy looks great! Where did you get the overalls?

[Warbird Kid]

They were done by a small screen printing shop in Stratford.
http://web.userinstinct.com/9102112-top-tees.htm

They've done some similar work for me in the past. All exceptional quality.

Heres me and the old man at the first Corsairs over Connecticut show in 2005. Its harder to see but the front has a larger V going through the Chance Vought. This design is almost identical to that of an original Structures Test Lab Coat that the CASC possesses in its archive.


Heres a shot from this past year's Corsair Show.

Drew King took this shot which gives you a clear view of the back: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cherrybomb13/4482655776/
For the Coveralls I wanted to go in a different direction, so I had Vought-Sikorsky put on the back instead.

[Warbird Kid]

Official 30 Second PSA Commercial is finally available for viewing! Check it out! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPA_cMf3qCs

[Cherrybomber13]

Starting a new side project. I am working on refinishing the Starboard side electric box.
I am trying to find a source for a few things. Is cloth covered wire available from any sources?
I also need NAF213672 (2x 150) (1x 75) (1x 15) Resistors As long as they look externally ok I'd be interested in them.
In addition I am looking for a dozen CVC1454 Snaps and sliders. The following photos should give you an idea of the kind of damage we are dealing with on this rebuild. Last point, can anyone around here tell me what the white stamping on the side of thee box said?


Starboard Electrical Panel Stamp, need it translated


Starboard Electrical Panel


Starboard Electrical Panel


Starboard Electrical Panel


Starboard Electrical Panel Cover with CVC1454 Snaps and sliders

[jspott]

I have used Cloth covered wire for household light fixture restoration from Sundial Wire, not sure if it would be the right gauge or type for what you need. I know they repo wire for radio restorers and also car restorers try Hemmings for car sources and radio-daze for radio wire.

[Cherrybomber13]

Thanks for the suggestion. Seems single strand primary wire in white is hard to obtain.

[Cherrybomber13]

Here is a quick before and after of the the fuse panel in the starboard box. I still have a few screws to clean and polish and now to dig op some fuses


Buss Panel Before


buss panel refinished

[whistlingdeath77]

anything new happening in stratford?