Corsair antenna question

[Yoxford]

replacing the antenna on a Corsair F4U-1Cl, and have not been able to find an example of the antenna mounting system.

Does the dual antenna wire that splits from the rudder top have a spring tension device, or is there a spring tension device on the forward cockpit antenna mast. Any information or a close up photo would be greatly appreciated.

[JimBob55]

Ah, you're doing the cannon-equipped Corsair...very cool!

Here are some photos from "F4U Corsair in Detail & Scale, Part 1".

Forward antenna attachment:


Rear antenna attachment:


These photos are from a -1D, I believe at the US Naval Aviation Museum. The spring tension device is on the rear attachment point. However, it looks like the -1D rear attachment is to the top of the vertical stabilizer. The -1C is like the earlier F4U's in that the attachment is to the rudder-top post. (the BBI 1:18 Corsair has this)

I hope this helps.

JimBob

[Yoxford]

Thank you very much JimBob.

That is exactly what I needed. I will post some pictures whaen I am finished.

I have been to three hobby stores and all were sold out of
"F4U Corsair in Detail & Scale, Part 1"
I will have to order that from Squadron.

[JimBob55]

No problem, happy to help. I wasn't even aware of the spring tensioner until you mentioned it. Then there it was in the book! I'm looking forward to seeing photos of your custom work.

JimBob

[Yoxford]

JimBob,

Here are two shots of the antenna and spring tension assy. on the BBI Corsair. Thanks again for the reference material.

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http://img427.imageshack.us/my.php?imag ... 004ld1.jpg

[JimBob55]

Great work! Looks just like the photos! Were'd you get such a small spring, from the inside of a watch?

Nice avatar, too. Looks like this thread has the corner on Corsairs

JimBob

[Teamski]

That does look good!!! Wow. Now that is authentic! Well done.

-Ski

[Yoxford]

JimBob & Teamski,

Thanks for the kind words. Although I have just joined the forum, I have been visiting this site for a couple of years now, following the conversations and having both of you complement my work means allot.

As for the spring, I was looking for micro springs and during my search, found an old BIC lighter and thought "wonder what size spring makes this work?" yup BIC uses 1/18 scale antenna springs for their lighters.

I have much more to do on the Corsair and will post pictures when done.

[MightyMustang]

Trustt me you guys will be blown away once you see yoxfords F4U. He's turned Marines Dream into a better Corsair then it was when BBI first released it.