28″ wingspan
Class: Scale flying model, 1:17.6 scale
Building Skill / Flying Skill: Experienced / Experienced
The Corsair saw service in World War II and the Korean War as a superb fighter able to reach speeds of 400 mph. Flown by the Black Sheep Squadron VMF-214 led by Marine Fighter Ace Major Gregory “Gramps” Boyington.
This kit is a 1:17.6 scale flying model. Pre-1942 design, eligible for Society of Antique Modelers (SAM) contests.
This free flight rubber powered kit contains a full-size rolled plan, hand-picked printed balsa and balsa strip wood, rubber motor, EB propeller, EBM thrust bearing, vacuum-molded canopy, wheels, TissueCal™ markings, and Easy Built Lite tissue in dark navy blue. To build this model you will need a building board, hobby knife, fine sandpaper, and glue.
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“Got an inflight shot of my Corsair. It took the “k” in the contest at Pinkham Field today. Best flight was 108 seconds in the third round- but that wouldn’t have been good enough to beat the up and coming kid- William Skelly who did 10 seconds more with a nice flying Jug. Note- both of these airplanes are flying on 15% motors. The last round though (yes, we flew 4 rounds) we launched in downer air, and I trounced William with a flight of 69 seconds. Better watch out for this kid…” – Sam Brauer[photos by Tom Nallen]
“Corsair with dummy and flying props. The Corsair landing gear is held on with magnets.” – Matthew Payne
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