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Hi Carl In previous videos in the Ultimate build series, I noticed that you already built an F4U Corsair. I assume you still have the plans for this plane. Is there any way you could share them with me in pdf format? Congratulations on your videos, your work is excellent and very detailed, you explain the steps to follow very clearly. Thanks, and best regards.

You need a wind break for your microphone.

Where is the next video. I used to build a Goldberg kit, from opening the box Friday evening to ready for final sand on Sunday evening. :) I have many Goldberg kits under the old belt. Each one had some issues. I had a cub, one set of ribs seemed to be miss die cut, they had a bit of under chamber airfoil, the others were fine. Spent time glue balsa strips to them then sanding to the Formica template I made. On a Super Chipmunk, the tail die crushed pieces were so bad, I ended up cutting new ones. On a Sky tiger, one fuse side was miss cut, it looked like it was die cut, then moved about 4 inches, then cut again. After fixing the issues, all of them flew very well. The Super Chipmunks were a dream to fly. I flew a Jr Tiger so much, I wore through the axle part of the main gear, the other side was about 70% worn through. Flying of a dirt field, the plastic wheels sanded the piano wire every time the rolled. I agree as noted below, the lack of shear webs on this plane. I would run 1/16" shear webs on one side at least 3/4 out, if not all the way and then 1/32" shear on the other side 1/2 way out. I have boxed in with 1/32" balsa, really surprising how strong it is. This is one plane I wish I had built and flown back in the day. I like the Sukhoi so much more than the Edges, Lasers, Sbach's, they all looks very similar. Buzz.

BE ADVISED!! This is NOT a complete build as I had hoped. There are only two videos so the wing isn't even completed. I hope he finishes someday.

Dude its pronounced (ass-uh-tone)...

Hey Frank how come you didnt put a bevel on your elevators so you would have been able to get much better throw? It looks to me like you arent going to have much throw the way it is right now. Thats very necessary for rolling herriers and such ... nice job sealing the hinge lines though.... that can be tough to get right. You got that trim iron tho and that makes it way easier I bet.... I dont have a trim iron. Boy I sure want one tho.

Great video Frank. I love these SU26 kits. Built several back when Tower had the great Combo, motor & Kit deals. Much better selection of motors available today. Too bad Kits are going out. Terry&ThePirates South Florida

i find the design without spar doublers to be very brittle with those two spars being separated only by soft balsa wood. at least two or three pieces along the wing length

Guy from last video is right. Music volume is to loud. I was just falling asleep like you were Bob Ross. Then the music woke me up.

Sure seems to be an overly difficult and complicated wing to build. Kidos for your techniques.

Awesome Frank .

Frank, the Corsair

I could be wrong, but didn't these models have washout built into the wings??

hi Frank brilliant video, if I could just say, with the issue of the ribs fitting, if I was you I would trim the tab to fit in with your straight edge ruler , your on the ball using your straight edge, let that be your gauge for building a straight and true wing , thanks again Frank for your videos, it's interesting to see you deal with every building issue as I enjoy building balsa aircraft aswell, from Tony from Bedfordshire, England

I want to thank you for putting up good quality videos and awesome builds, thank you for sharing all the tricks and tips.

Appreciate the blow by blow Frank

Frank, so the servos bottom out in the tray so what did u raise them with and besides fiberglass what can u finish balsa with for a smooth glassy look like u have on your bird? Thanks Frank

I use sheetrock as my build board too and thumbs get a little sore pushing those t pins. Can't find pin drivers but does anyone know of a decent 3D print for one? EDIT: Found one from makerworld that I will print to try out.

I admire your patience. Awesome job!

The 5/16x3/8 wood sticks for the gas tank platform,,how are they fastened and to what.

Did you CA or epoxy your standoffs in place

Your patience is impressive. The interplane strut came out great. Mine wasn't even "half way decent". Then my 30 year old sealing iron quit, so thanks to one day delivery (from an unnamed source) I will do the other one today and RE-DO the less than half way decent one that I botched yesterday. This time I will pay closer attention to the relief cuts and small slivers of covering (shown in time-laps) to make mine more wrinkle free. Thanks so much for your contributions Frank!

simulator is your friend, things will be easier in real life when you have lots of simulator time

Question Frank, the aileron joiner wire, is it epoxied in the 1/8 hole and the groove you made?

Frank, Please! I enjoy the dialogue. I can learn a lot. Then the music kicks in and wakes the neighbors. Can we pull it back a little please? Thanks.

Hi im wondering if 400 canadian is the right price for this kit in new condition? The one im looking at is the 61 inch wing 60 powered

I have moved five times since I started building my biplane over 25 years ago. I can't believe it has survived all of that. But this video series has really gotten me motivated to finish. Thank you Frank.

Attention to detail is above and beyond.

Love your channel.

Frank put some monokote on that missing fingernail. Lmao. LOVE YOUR CHANNEL. keep those videos coming sir.

Dude!!!! Where did that plane come from??? That thing is awesome11111

You like using those mylar & fiberglass CA hinges? I hate those things they always eventually rip out. Im a big fan of the 1/8th inch black robart brand pin hinges and the dubro flat steel pinned hinges work good but they are hard to install properly. The robart pin hinges are the easiest, strongest and longest lasting. Now what I really find awesome are those piano style lomg rod removable hidden hinges but those are very rarely used. I only see them on the super hifh end giant scale planes. That thing being a stunt plane or 3d type plane I wouldnt wanna use those ca hinges but alot of guys swear by them so youre in a big boat with al9t of guys that are all better at this than me....lol

Beautifully done mate

I learn a lot from your teaching. Thanks.

Here comes a beautiful model airplane that will be built by a specialist. These will be videos rich in details, well worth watching.

for the dent. Wet paper towel and set it on the dent and then put a hot Monocoat iron on it to make steam and it will pop right out

The next one I build of the CG planes the Extra and the Sukhoi I think I will do airfoiled tail surfaces. Nice building by the way.

Wish I could get a virgin kit again I built my last one in about 1958 with Fox 35 power. I lost it due Bell rank cut out issue.

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I don't think we get ocd. I think we just get better at building and want a better product. I spent the better part of the day fabricating spars out for my new scratch build today. I got a very nice fit and everything lined up. You must have gotten a Friday afternoon kit! I didn't have any of the problems when i built my 1st gen kit. Mike c

hi frank good videos, good to see every step, i was given a top flite f86 bearcat kit for my birthday a 60 size two stroke engine size , i didn't follow the instructions and messed up the wing construction, my mate took it off but couldn't control it properly, i still regret not carefully following the instructions just like you do , anyway thanks again, from Tony from Bedfordshire England

I have a gen 1, waiting to see how the gen 2 gear is built :) Anyone have a gen 2 they won't be building?

You're the Bob Ross of kit builders.

I’m Looking forward to this build. I have one of these in my collection as well. I remember when this kit came out. They were showing it off at a local rc airshow.

Great detailed video! Learning lots from your videos, was just wondering if you had a part number or proper name to that tee pin applicator/helper tool ? Those tee pins definitely hurts the thumbs after awhile lol

just a thanks from a fellow balsa aircraft builder , looking forward to taking the build journey with you , must say your a very good quality builder , im enjoying your build so far , i can almost smell that cyano glue , that makes the eyes sting , thanks frank mate from Tony from Bedfordshire England ,

NICE ASSEMBLY!....as you said it came out perfect!

“I know what you’re thinking, I don’t want to hear it” 😂 Nice work Frank! Enjoyed the first video.

Not sure why you didn't contact the supplier of the model and complain about missing and broken parts and have them either supply replacement parts or replace the model? It shouldn't be down to you to find the money to fix problems with a kit? Confused

Looking good Frank 😊