CorsairMan Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 (edited) Some Pics I took of the F4U-4 at the Pima Air and Space Museum (although one is from their website) Some Pics I took of the Vintage Wings of Canada Corsair Edited February 25, 2013 by CorsairMan Adding Photos Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 (edited) Intend to build the war time version of this.......... Edited February 25, 2013 by phantom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spokane-Modeller Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 the inspiration for this build is my grandfather. during the war he was a mechanic on them in the navy, i dont know for sure what model is in the photo but ive been told that it is a late model C or D. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tenspeed Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 the inspiration for this build is my grandfather. during the war he was a mechanic on them in the navy, i dont know for sure what model is in the photo but ive been told that it is a late model C or D. Looks more like a -4B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spokane-Modeller Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 well looking at the model that i bought, its a good thing you say that cause the one i bought is the Trumpeter 1/32 F4U-4, i also purchased the Verlinden Cockpit and Gun Improvement set. this is my first time working with PE and AM Resin so any tips are mush appreciated! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tenspeed Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 well looking at the model that i bought, its a good thing you say that cause the one i bought is the Trumpeter 1/32 F4U-4, i also purchased the Verlinden Cockpit and Gun Improvement set. this is my first time working with PE and AM Resin so any tips are mush appreciated! Your photo could also be a late model -4 too. Model cement doesn't work with resin. You'll have to use superglue. I've also used epoxy. PE can be easy if it's on a flat surface. On a contoured surface I roll a dowel (or similar) across it while it's on a semi soft surface. I keep rolling till I get the shape I need. Also, I seem to re-call there's an issue with the rubber tires in that kit. I'm not 100% sure it's this or I'm confusing it with another kit that has rubber tires. I'd check in the "prop" section and see if anyone has run into this. Anyway, good luck with the build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spokane-Modeller Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 (edited) Your photo could also be a late model -4 too. Model cement doesn't work with resin. You'll have to use superglue. I've also used epoxy. PE can be easy if it's on a flat surface. On a contoured surface I roll a dowel (or similar) across it while it's on a semi soft surface. I keep rolling till I get the shape I need. Also, I seem to re-call there's an issue with the rubber tires in that kit. I'm not 100% sure it's this or I'm confusing it with another kit that has rubber tires. I'd check in the "prop" section and see if anyone has run into this. Anyway, good luck with the build. Thanks Tenspeed!, ive always used superglue Model cement doesnt dry fast enough for my shaky hand. ill check out the Props section to see as this kit does have rubber tires.I only wish he had some photos of the aircraft that he worked on but havent found any yet. <_</> :crying2:/> EDIT: did a search for various topics that would pertain to the rubber tires in this kit but could not find anything. Edited February 25, 2013 by Spokane-Modeller Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Built this as a Christmas present for my dad end of 2010. Ancient Revell 1/32 with as much after market as I could find. Can't find any better pics sorry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Built this as a Christmas present for my dad end of 2010. Ancient Revell 1/32 with as much after market as I could find. Those were the first markings I did when I got back into the hobby - Tamiya's F4U-1A. I messed up the dark blue but I got hooked again! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tenspeed Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Thanks Tenspeed!, ive always used superglue Model cement doesnt dry fast enough for my shaky hand. ill check out the Props section to see as this kit does have rubber tires.I only wish he had some photos of the aircraft that he worked on but havent found any yet. <_</>/> :crying2:/>/> EDIT: did a search for various topics that would pertain to the rubber tires in this kit but could not find anything. I remember now, with the help of google, it wasn't the tires but the tire/rim being too slim. Some replacing it with a resin set. Not having built this kit I don't know how the stock parts look. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spokane-Modeller Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Cool ill look to see what i cant find, like i said pretty new to all the AM available and for what kits they work for so i really dont know where to look. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Spokane-Modeller Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 that 57 Reno Racer would be a neat one! but i think the Prop cones they put on those just look downright goofy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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CorsairMan Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 Now THAT is cool! No idea how to build it but I would love to try! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julien (UK) Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I took these at Duxford Old Matchbox kit (x2) built for a bit of fun; Julien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 (edited) Edited March 3, 2013 by TaiidanTomcat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spokane-Modeller Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Can anyone point me to a good -1A? if i can muster to get this one done plus the phantom for the PAA GB I'd like to do Gregory "Pappy" Boyington's F4U-1A 883 "Martha" Also any AM for said kit would also be much appreciated Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wh1skea Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 I would suggest the Tamiya 1/48 F4U-1A if it fits anything like my F4U-1D I'm building. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mawz Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Tamiya F4U-1A for sure in 1/48 or 1/72. Best corsair kit on the market. In 1/72 the Academy F4U-1 is second (it's actually a 1A kit), not sure who is second in 1/48, Academy again maybe? I know they do a decent 1D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wh1skea Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 After I get done with my build, and a couple other builds, I might try to get my hands on a Tamiya 1/48 Birdcage Corsair. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 Can anyone point me to a good -1A? if i can muster to get this one done plus the phantom for the PAA GB I'd like to do Gregory "Pappy" Boyington's F4U-1A 883 "Martha" Also any AM for said kit would also be much appreciated :woot.gif:/> I have not done the Academy or Hobbycraft -1As but Tamiya's is an excellent model. I am told the Hobbycraft is fine but somewhat hard to come by. Ultracast (one of the GB sponsors) has a pile of great AM for early Corsairs. If you want to go all out, the full meal Aires is one amazing piece of kit. The price reflects that however! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hal Marshman Sr Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Well, here's my tamiya F4U-1 top surfaces painted. tThis model is being built out of my spares box, the only parts not from that source, are the outer wing panels from a friend, who also sent along the Ultra cast flaps. I blew one outer flap, and had to make do with a Tamiya part, suitable adapted. Topside Blue/Gray is from WEM. Hal Sr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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