Building The VMC Vought Corsair Nose Block

Hello and welcome to the eighth of eighteen videos showing you how I built The Vintage Model Company Vought Corsair balsa wood and tissue free flight aeroplane.
This episode goes through making up the nose block.
Hope you enjoy!
Check out the other build videos in this series
Part 1: • Building The VMC Vough...
Part 2: • Building The VMC Vough...
Part 3: • Building The VMC Vough...
Part 4: • Building The VMC Vough...
Part 5: • Building The VMC Vough...
Part 6: • Building The VMC Vough...
Part 7: • Building The VMC Vough...
The Vought F4U Corsair is an American fighter aircraft that saw service primarily in World War II and the Korean War.
Designed and initially manufactured by Chance Vought, the Corsair was soon in great demand; additional production contracts were given to Goodyear, whose Corsairs were designated FG, and Brewster, designated F3A.
The Corsair was designed and operated as a carrier-based aircraft, and entered service in large numbers with the U.S. Navy in late 1944 and early 1945. It quickly became one of the most capable carrier-based fighter-bombers of World War II. Some Japanese pilots regarded it as the most formidable American fighter of World War II, and its naval aviators achieved an 11:1 kill ratio. Yet early problems with carrier landings and logistics allowed it to be eclipsed as the dominant carrier-based fighter by the Grumman F6F Hellcat, powered by the same Double Wasp engine first flown on the Corsair's first prototype in 1940.
Instead, the Corsair came to and retained prominence in its area of greatest deployment: land-based use by the U.S. Marines.
The Corsair served almost exclusively as a fighter-bomber throughout the Korean War and during the French colonial wars in Indochina and Algeria. In addition to its use by the U.S. and British, the Corsair was also used by the Royal New Zealand Air Force, French Naval Aviation, and other air forces until the 1960s.
From the first prototype delivery to the U.S. Navy in 1940, to final delivery in 1953 to the French, 12,571 F4U Corsairs were manufactured in 16 separate models. Its 1942-53 production run was the longest of any U.S. piston-engined fighter

[@thecontractor365]

I'm amazed how complicated these kits are Rob - to the point of analysing the direction of the wood grain before attaching the decal. That's really precision stuff. As always great video pal...👌.

[@robbrennanbalsawoodplanes]

Yes it does look very complicated but the build guide is very detailed which helps a lot. As for the decal placement, I don't think it would be noticed if it was stuck in any old position but I like to try to get it as correct as I can. Thanks for following the series mate.

[@Remoteaddicted]

Fantastic jon my friend! That would be too much for me :D ... I'm the rough guy :D Have a great weekend buddy!

[@robbrennanbalsawoodplanes]

Hello Charlie. I know what you mean. When I did my first nose block I thought there is no way I will get that rounded of without some sort of lathe but it is surprising how easy and quick they are to shape. Many thanks and have a great weekend yourself my friend.

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

This has nearly all the complexities of the real thing!! Good job Rob!! 😎👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Carmine 🚂🚙

[@robbrennanbalsawoodplanes]

Yes apart from not having to run cables, hydraulic lines and a great big engine I can imagine it is very similar dude.

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

The framework is quite close! Almost makes me want to build one, with clear skin... 😉

[@robbrennanbalsawoodplanes]

I know what you mean, I have a Spitfire kit to build soon that comes with white tissue that should show up the framework a lot more.

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

That would truly be nice!! One of the most beautiful Aircraft ever made!! 👍👍💝