Author Topic: Corsair engine plumbing/main exhaust stacks (Read 548 times)

Saxman · « **on:** September 10, 2006, 01:39:28 AM »

I'm going to be detailing a Tamiya F4U-1A model, and I'd LIKE to take out the flat plate where the ends of the main engine exhaust stacks are glued into place and replace them with actual plumbing to the engine.

However, the engine detail kit I'll be using (Aires R-2800 early-type) doesn't include this part of the plumbing, and I'm having problems locating pictures of how (and where) the exhaust stack attaches to the engine and what the pipes themselves would look like. Anyone know of a cutaway, drawing, or photo of the 1A's engine and exhaust system that could help (Glances in the direction of Widewing and F4UDOA)?

Also, for anyone who's done the Tamiya 1A (I did a -1 a while back, but with the boxed kit's engine) how should I go about mounting the new engine to the kit? Would I just mount it directly to the front end of the fuselage, or should I clean up and use the flat plate that forms the base of the out of the box engine? The Aires instructions only show how to assemble the engine itself, nothing about fitting it to the aircraft.

Bodhi · « **Reply #1 on:** September 10, 2006, 01:46:21 AM »

provide me a fax # and I will send a pic out of the IPB (Part's Book) and the photos out of the Erection and Maintenance Manual.

FYI, I hope you are aware that there is a massive amount of detail on the back of the engine such as intercoolers and ducting, oil tanks and lines, fuel lines, hydraulic lines, vaccum lines, breather lines, electrical conduit and free wires, and a engine mount. Also the other differences are the rear end of the -8W which is not the actual rear end of the engine you have. One other point, the -8W the Aires is supposed to represent has under sized jugs... all in all, it is going to be a ton of work.

gripen · « **Reply #2 on:** September 10, 2006, 02:35:27 AM »

IIRC Graham White's R-2800 book contains illustration about all R-2800 production installations (even some prototypes).

gripen

Saxman · « **Reply #3 on:** September 10, 2006, 08:14:13 AM »

No fax. If you can scan and e-mail that would be better.

Also, I'm not "opening up" the whole plane so most of those details wouldn't be visible, anyway.

Bodhi · « **Reply #4 on:** September 11, 2006, 01:06:17 AM »

Will try to scan, but scanner at work blows goats in hell.....

Saxman · « **Reply #5 on:** September 11, 2006, 01:38:17 AM »

Ok. Appreciate it.

If you've got something that focuses on the six main exhaust stacks that exit the ventral fuselage aft of the cowl flaps and how they actually connect to the engine, that's what I mostly need.

As for fitting the engine to the model itself, anyone have a recommendation?

Bodhi · « **Reply #6 on:** September 11, 2006, 02:01:55 AM »

make a ring to go inside of the exhaust stacks (like the real deal) and attach tubes from the firewall (you will need to make it) to the ring. Will provide basic photos.

Saxman · « **Reply #7 on:** September 18, 2006, 01:12:55 AM »

Got any pics coming?

Bodhi · « **Reply #8 on:** September 18, 2006, 12:24:51 PM »

Sorry, had surgery last Wednesday, and Mon / Tues were crazy. Will post some tomorrow.

Furball · « **Reply #9 on:** September 18, 2006, 12:39:14 PM »

you still dont look like a female to me, bodhi.

get a refund.

scottydawg · « **Reply #10 on:** September 18, 2006, 12:45:39 PM »

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Originally posted by Furball
you still dont look like a female to me, bodhi.

get a refund.

That was awesome.

Bodhi, I'd love to see more of your models, you do fantastic work.