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@burnbarrelnetwork4013 27 күн бұрын

That is impressive. We want to see her in flight.

@RTD1947 26 күн бұрын

Thank you for your comment...flight later this fall...Flight is like sex in a marriage...it's what in-between that really matters. The Beauty of Skyboss is on the ground...in the air she is just another Blue Airplane....But...to be an airplane it must fly....at least that is the common belief....so if conditions are right we will see if she can lift her 74 pounds and stretch her wings when the weather cools and the air is more dense...in Texas....

@Outback69 28 күн бұрын

Well, just bought a couple RC boat kist to ppay with. They are called ZippKits. Made in the USA nothing fancy but want to do them right. I was wondering after I get these machines built with out spending a arm and a leg I would like to build a electric ugly stick and a NITRO or 10-15CC Gas Carbon cub. Just something little to take to a soccer field to HAVE FUN with. If it crashes, I can just go and buy parts for it. A sea plane would be cool as well yeah it could sink. But the thing is, water is softer than dirt or asphalt in my opinion. Hangar 9 is a good company. Just wanna have fun build nothing elaberate and just enjoy life is that hard to ask for? Thanks WS!

@Outback69 28 күн бұрын

Kick ass plain by the way has a Angelic rumble to it kind of like my Subie does on a cold morning!

@jeffreyalanakins1309 Ай бұрын

Love it

@RTD1947 Ай бұрын

Thanks again...I wish there was a way to show you the details...the cockpit is exactly like the one that flew in NY. The owner Jeff, supplied me with detailed photos of the insides...every inch, and we duplicated it even to the seat cushion pattern and color....our aim in building Skyboss was, to make a "Real small Corsair" so anyone viewing it at the field could actually see what a real one looks like.....not just something that resembled a Corsair from 20 feet away... We came pretty close....I say we because, my Wife designed and printed all the specialty parts that are really difficult to duplicate any other way. The Tamiya kit was invaluable in this effort........ Thanks for commenting...

@jeffreyalanakins1309 Ай бұрын

Is that a kit ,or self made from plans , what length wingspan is this amazing model ?

@RTD1947 Ай бұрын

She started life as a CARF Folding Wing Corsair Kit...All factory details were removed, and refinished using a Tamiya 1/48 transferred and upscaled for the details. The wingspan is 110" and the scale is 1:4.5 ... half way between 1/4 and 1/5th...Weighs 78 pounds...thanks for your comment!

@joseisraelramirez9251 Ай бұрын

When will you fly it

@RTD1947 Ай бұрын

waiting for the weather to cool down...probably in the fall...

@joseisraelramirez9251 Ай бұрын

Beautiful. Let me know ow when you are ready to part ways from him I want it !

@RTD1947 Ай бұрын

You're probably looking at around $15,000 ( no radio)...and pickup in Texas.. let me know if you are still interested..

@helik2758 2 ай бұрын

А что электростартер трудно поставить???😮

@RTD1947 2 ай бұрын

На самом деле это было бы довольно просто и дешевле!!! ...но это масштабная модель, и в оригинале не было электродвигателя... поэтому поставить в самолет большой вентилятор и назвать его масштабным было бы...невыразимо....на таком уровне хобби ,все дело в воссоздании кусочка истории..... спасибо за ваш комментарий издалека...Извините, я неправильно понял ваш вопрос... почему бы не использовать электростартер? Moki не делает его для 257-го, иначе я бы его поставил... стоимость - важный фактор, и внешний вид двигателя будет поставлен под угрозу... извините, что не правильно прочитал...

@kellyrohrbachsbvmhanger9912 2 ай бұрын

Any update to maiden Rick.

@RTD1947 2 ай бұрын

We are holding for the fall when temps on the runway will be suitable for lifting Skyboss. It's called ( density Altitude) and right now...its just too hot and getting hotter to lift something heavy... thanks for keeping us in mind....

@jimw1615 2 ай бұрын

Move the camera to the rear of the aircraft so we can see that wings-folding action and truly appreciate it.

@RTD1947 2 ай бұрын

LOL...Not a bad idea!! only one problem .... one camera...one cameraman...( Me ) !!! I do wish however I was able to give you closeups of the plane...Cockpit...details on the wings and fuselage...etc... the plane started off as a very basic CARF kit ... all silver...all the factory details were removed and the plane was refinished and detailed to the standards of a Tamiya 1/48th scale F4U-1D, and actual photos of Skyboss supplied by it's owner....so truly one of a kind...Super Scale FG-1D Corsair. My aim in building Skyboss, was to give the viewer at the field a look at a REAL Corsair, just smaller, and not something that kinda looked like one.... thanks for your comments

@jimw1615 2 ай бұрын

@@RTD1947 You've got a real nice replica of a Goodyear-produced Corsair there for sure!!

@RTD1947 2 ай бұрын

@@jimw1615 Thanks so much...Skyboss has given me hours of enjoyment during the build and research over the last 10 years...kinda took on a life of it's own once I decided I just didn't want to hurry the build to just fly it as so many do. After a few more taxi and high speed runs, we do intend to see if she will fly. But the real beauty is parked on the ramp...in the air it will be just another blue Corsair...and I'm impressed you know the difference between a F4U and a FG-1D...not many people do....😊

@jimw1615 2 ай бұрын

@@RTD1947 I'm a former U.S. Marine Corps officer who grew up loving the F-4U in addition to being a WW-II Pacific Theater history buff. But of course, I never flew the Corsair being another "Baby Boomer" and missing WW-II altogether. I have to believe that I would keep it on the ground, showing it off where people can enjoy it close-up. Most scale models are overpowered and don't fly worth a darn at "scaled speeds", anyway.

@RTD1947 2 ай бұрын

@@jimw1615 ... Skyboss is all Marine...she is dressed up in VMF-312 livery...no doubt Jeff Clyman ( owner) was Marine.....

@jeffreylyons1531 2 ай бұрын

Wow that sound, absolutely incredible.

@RTD1947 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the observation....at 5:20 you can see why....without them the engine sounds like a soft 250...I think the extra back pressure creates the realistic sound....and smooths out the idle note.............thanks for the comment.

@raymorrison5006 2 ай бұрын

My favorite fighter from ww2 and I love that exhaust note at idle

@RTD1947 2 ай бұрын

If you go to 5:20 in the video you see what is causing the note....without the pipes it sounds like a very soft 250...thanks for the comment...

@ag1382 2 ай бұрын

You need some switch controlled red LEDs to mimic machine guns firing

@RTD1947 2 ай бұрын

This is a scale model of a Show Bird....Skyboss never had Machine guns as she flew in Airshows....so...nice thought...but................kinda Fufu

@duanemelvin292 2 ай бұрын

7:48 rev up

@RTD1947 2 ай бұрын

I see what you are seeing...the engine has a Seidel shock mount holding the engine and there is just a small amount of play with the torque....In other words...the engine is not hard mounted to the firewall...

@deborahdewig5064 3 ай бұрын

Love using the drone!!

@RTD1947 3 ай бұрын

Well, Hi there ... didn't know your were a model airplane aficionado? The Drone was very cool to fly with and some scenes a little close for comfort...but a very cool perspective......

@deborahdewig5064 3 ай бұрын

I love to see what you are doing and after seeing the planes up close, it’s amazing to watch them fly. When I was there in Nov ‘22, you were working on the plane in the house and I recall it had a great story to it. What do you think about doing a little piece about the original plane’s history and how you ended up with it? (I would really appreciate it as I can’t remember enough of it!)

@Snake-Stuka 3 ай бұрын

Hi Rick. What pump are you using for the radial engine. Thanks. Beautiful model.

@RTD1947 3 ай бұрын

The fuel pump is a ( APS PowerFuel 380 RX and HV...available at CH Ignitions). Note: if you plan to use a pump...the internal Moki suction Pump must be plugged...that clear tube running from the front to the rear needs to be plugged...then everything works perfectly.

@Snake-Stuka 3 ай бұрын

@@RTD1947 Thank you so much for the information. I'm looking to buy a 5 cylinder moki 250 for the Carf P47. Will that pump work on the 5 cylinder?

@RTD1947 3 ай бұрын

@@Snake-Stuka Yes it will and same thing...block the internal pump first..

@Snake-Stuka 3 ай бұрын

@@RTD1947 Thank you for the advice.

@fluchterschoen 3 ай бұрын

0:34 God bless you sir! Thank you for your service.

@RTD1947 3 ай бұрын

You are more than welcome...Andre is back in France right now...but I will pass along your remarks....and Thank You for the comment

@lucagoller8947 3 ай бұрын

Super dall'Italia da Castel beseno Trento

@RTD1947 3 ай бұрын

Grazie per il tuo commento...l'aereo è in super scala e il suono è dovuto ai trippipe 5:20. Niente come il suono di un Moki.

@tomkjr1 3 ай бұрын

Excellent demonstration. Beautiful Corsair! Nothing sounds like a Moki engine. 👍

@RTD1947 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment...it's appreciated The cool sound comes from the Tripipes at 5:20. When you remove them...the engine sounds like a soft 250-5. Thank you for your comments...I wish I had included some cutaways of the cockpit...it's exact in every detail to the real Skyboss...even has a transponder. The real Skyboss was a show girl...so quite a bit was updated for the FAA to be able to fly in airshows...but other than that...You would see just a small real corsair...Note the stall strip on the Starboard wing...

@a64738 3 ай бұрын

That engine rumbling sound gives me goosebumps :) I would love to have a motorcycle with a engine like that just for the sound lol ;)

@RTD1947 3 ай бұрын

Well, I must admit it is habit forming...It lives...it breathes ... nothing like the sound of a radial knowing what is making that beautiful Music....thanks for your comment..

@e9999qwe 3 ай бұрын

God, that engine sounds wonderful when idling. So nice! Is this all custom built by yourself? If so, that is amazing!

@RTD1947 3 ай бұрын

The airframe is a BASIC ... CARF kit... all sanded back to a smooth gray canvas then everything was added... I can't take credit for the cockpit which is an exact creation of the real Skyboss cockpit...it was important to get it right ( everyone looks their first ) and I didn't have the skills necessary to do it right...a professional model making company was asked to create it from photos...and measurements off the kit. They did an outstanding job...every switch and knob and labels even the texture of the seat cushion. Thanks for your comment ... the sound is due to the tri pipes 5:20 otherwise the engine sounds like a soft 250-5....thanks for your kind words...

@Thunder_Road_81780 3 ай бұрын

Awesome plane ✈️ one of my favorites 🤙

@RTD1947 3 ай бұрын

thanks for your comment....our aim was to make Skyboss a exact small Corsair so people seeing it would see the real thing...only one quarter the size....

@Elephantine999 3 ай бұрын

Sounds great!

@RTD1947 3 ай бұрын

the sound comes from the TriPipes 5:20...without them the engine sounds like a soft 250-5

@Vovantro 3 ай бұрын

Классный движок. Поёт очень красиво. 😊

@RTD1947 3 ай бұрын

Двигатель очень хороший... именно трубы 5:20 имеют значение... спасибо за ваш комментарий

@scoot77777 4 ай бұрын

SIMPLY AMAZING! Very nicely done! 😊👍🏻🫡🇺🇸

@RTD1947 4 ай бұрын

Thanks very much....now to see if she will fly....but regardless, the Hobby is all about Building...and flying...but mostly building....and it's been fun for the 10+ years Skyboss and I have been together... and to know you all are enjoying her.....very cool.......thanks for the comment

@Ragtop_Jalopy 4 ай бұрын

I just love the sound of those Moki engines...that low rumble is pure music! Wonderful airplane and a real stunning presence indeed!!!

@RTD1947 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment....the exhaust note of this Moki is due to the scale ( Tri pipes) 5:20 ... the 257 has a mellow sound without them...and different from the standard 250-5. Skyboss is about as scale as it gets. Our aim was to create a Small "Skyboss", and not just a model that looked like a Corsair...

@terrys.20 4 ай бұрын

Gorgeous A/C! What scale pilots did you use in the cockpits?

@RTD1947 4 ай бұрын

The two pilots are 1/3 scale and custom made...One instructor and one student from Axels Scale pilots in Germany.

@LCMNUNES1962 4 ай бұрын

👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 🇧🇷

@cuddzilla 4 ай бұрын

That's a beautiful machine, sir!

@RTD1947 4 ай бұрын

Thank you...Skyboss has been a labor of love for over 10 years and continues to give hours of pleasure even though she is ready to fly ... this hobby is a great source of entertainment and fulfillment ... just need to work at it, and not get sucked into "Fast and Easy"...there is no future in that....... thanks for your complement

@Lyael956 4 ай бұрын

Very Impressive!!!

@RTD1947 4 ай бұрын

thanks for your comment....it's appreciated.....If you have any questions...feel free to ask...

@paulbrouyere1735 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful build, plane and sound! I ‘ld love to know how you lock the wings. In the 80’s we put pressure on the fuel tank taking presssure from the exhaust.

@RTD1947 4 ай бұрын

the wings lock via the main jackscrew ( that lifts and lowers the wing) using a over center cylinder at one end...the doors you see are triggered by the cylinder being driven into a locking notch both up and down... as for the fuel pump...that is the only way to go...it supplies a constant pressure to the carb. and any excess pressure is returned to the tank in a constant circulation. Once I turn on the pump, there is constant fuel, at a specific pressure, (.3 bar) being delivered to the carb regardless of RPM. Thanks for your comment and question.

@davidmann4533 4 ай бұрын

Fabulous

@RTD1947 4 ай бұрын

Thank You....the comment is appreciated....

@hankdurrer5650 4 ай бұрын

Nice job, much smaller Extra than mine though, mine has 126" Wing Span but still a very nice flight. Great field also.

@davidfriesen7748 4 ай бұрын

It sounds realistic , So Cool !?!

@RTD1947 4 ай бұрын

it's all due to the scale Tripipes 5:20 ... without them the engine sounds like a soft 250-5 ... thanks for your comment...

@danchesney631 4 ай бұрын

Very Cool.

@RTD1947 4 ай бұрын

thanks...that's appreciated.........

@danchesney631 4 ай бұрын

@@RTD1947 I enjoy videos that are not just topically interesting but also don't include the maker's life story in talking head format. I like calorie-dense videos like yours that are fat-free.

@scottnj2503 4 ай бұрын

I've heard big radials run. The sound is unmistakably unique. I love what you've recreated.

@RTD1947 4 ай бұрын

The only thing yet to come is the smoke on startup...we are working on that for the 1/5 scale B-25 later this year with twin 250 autostarts....so stay turned....and thanks for your comment

@bmac3394 4 ай бұрын

THAT, is Abesolutely Awesome!

@RTD1947 4 ай бұрын

Thanks a bunch....It was a wonderful build over 10 years and countless $$$$$ ... glad you enjoyed it....

@StevenRedcay-gw5ci 4 ай бұрын

This brings back memories of the black sheep squadron with pappy boyington and Jim Conrad

@RTD1947 4 ай бұрын

Boy...what a memory!!!! Me too....only Rip Cord was a favorite along with Sky King!!! 🤔 thanks for your comment!!!

@paulbadenhop7272 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful aircraft. That engine sounds really good.

@RTD1947 4 ай бұрын

thank you for the comment...it's all due to the scale (Tripipes) 5:20 into the video...without them the sound is pretty soft compared to a standard 250....the smoothness is due to the Fuel it is burning, tappets correct, The pump supplying a constant pressure and prop...I just pulled the plugs and replaced with new ones for the maiden flight...the old plugs looked brand new...getting the mixture lean enough but not too lean is important (both ends)...got lucky!

@CS-xv6mx 5 ай бұрын

I'll never get to fly a Corsair or in one so this is my goal before I die. What a plane! I am building a Royal Corsair .060 using an Saito FA120-R3 from scratch as a first build. It's been tough but fun. We need more videos, please.

@RTD1947 5 ай бұрын

The Corsair is my favorite also...over the 10+years Skyboss and I have been together, the experience has been worth every mile....Good Luck with Yours...whatever the scale......The build is 90% of the experience...Did you realize your comment was #600? ... You are in good company.....

@williamhoughtaling1602 5 ай бұрын

Nice! What kit is this?

@RTD1947 5 ай бұрын

Sorry for not getting back to you sooner....Balsa USA...is the Kit....thanks for your comment.

@tundralou 5 ай бұрын

Sound sound sound fantastic

@RTD1947 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much...taxi tests a couple days ago went very well....next will be the maiden flight...stay tuned!! The unusual sound is due to the scale TriPipes 5:20 in the video....

@desnekke7073 5 ай бұрын

Very nice model ❤ and great sound

@RTD1947 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment...taxi test tomorrow (Monday) first time under her own power...hope to get some video for everyone out in the sun at the field....Maiden to come....the sound is due totally to the scale (TriPipes) 5:20 in the video...

@johnbowen2963 5 ай бұрын

sounds soooooooo goodddddd

@RTD1947 5 ай бұрын

sound is due to the (triPipes) 5:20 ... The Moki 257 sounds a little soft without them... thanks for your comment..

@southofsleep 5 ай бұрын

hehe. The cutest part is the little man that is inside the cockpit there. Such detail! Wow.

@RTD1947 5 ай бұрын

that's Jeff....and he makes sure I don't miss a step... thanks for your observation and comment..

@robthomas4302 5 ай бұрын

Sounds awesome.

@RTD1947 5 ай бұрын

The unusual quality of the sound is due to the scale (tri Pipes 5:20) that the engine is feeding into....when they were made we wondered what the sound would be like....awesome!