CorsairMan Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 (edited) Actually - I will be doing a little more aftermarket as I have ordered the True Details Cowl and Prop and I have a set of Fine molds styrene seatbelts. Scale Aircraft Conversions asked me to incorporate their F4U-4 gear into this build and I am going to do so. In the package they look great. I believe that with 99% of F4U-4s the gear as well as the gear wells are gloss sea blue. As for the markings - this I am not sure what to do.... I'll look through my stash of decals or go poking on line. I wouldn't mind something with a little colour but I already did a Death Rattler Corsair. Then again, I want to use Tiny Tim rockets and I am told these were used during the Okinawa campaign on F4U-4s Here is one pic - not sure what squadron this was So maybe a squadron taking park in Okinawa? Suggestions? Edited March 1, 2013 by CorsairMan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tenspeed Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Weren't very many colorful birds in WWII. Tiny Tim rockets were used in Korea though and there's alot more options for colorful birds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Training bird? https://www.google.com/search?q=f4u-4&hl=en&client=safari&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=IicyUabUCoSI9QTSrYH4Dw&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=320&bih=416#i=51 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 Well - it doesn't seem like I have done a whole lot but Hal was right - this is a busy build, a lot of parts and yes, I "had" to add a little here and there. Cockpit floor and consoles - I added some PE handles Sidewall - the framing is from the kit but for some reason the kit did not include a thottle quadrant or a flap setter - I added those from the Eduard Set As an aside - the "turtle deck" in this kit comes as a choice for the early or late version (there is a little 'bump' at the top of the late version. Something that I might just keep around for my next hasegawa build as those don't seem to have the necessary bumps. Engine - wow, pretty much the hands down most detailed 1/48 kit engine I have come across - the only thing I added was the ignition wiring and paint. Most of it fit like a glove but there were a few adjustments needed. I drilled out the ignition wiring collar to accept all the wires and I drilled out the exhausts. They are not quite "rusty" yet, I will get on that later. You won't see the detail at the back as once installed, it is fully contained in the fuselage... so I didn't pay too much attention to it. Guns! Just drybrushing and a wash - neat little feature. The ammo won't "lie down" flat - but once in the wing, it should be ok (I have an idea to cheat here!) I am still working to finish the pit - I added some beautiful FineMolds belts to the PE chair and they really stand out. Once its fixed and washed, I will take a pic of the completed pit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Luno13 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Stellar job there so far! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 The pit is together and ready for installation. The finemolds belts are very nice. I imagine they would be even better if glued to styrene but these ones are on the PE seat. I replaced the instrument panel with the old Eduard one for the Hase F4U-4.... its not their best IP but a little nicer than having to cut out all those instrument decals! One bummer is that I spent a considerable amount of time painting and shading the firewall..... and not one bit of it will be visible in the end! Oh well. I am now working on the gear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr B Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 very nice work thus far....really looking the part..... rgds mr b Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 The firewall will be visible in your mind. Thus totally worth it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mungo1974 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Great job so far,i'm interested to see this one built up given all the negative comments on some websites. I have to admit your WIP has me tempted to buy one myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 Thanks guys! Scale Aircraft Conversions is one of our sponsors. They asked me to feature one of their sets in this GB. This is the gear set that is available as a raffle prize and I have to say - its very nice and very easy to work with. Admittedly, I do not have a lot of experience with metal gear but this set required little cleanup and was a drop fit for the kit parts. The kit features a multipart tail gear build and the metal pieces from SAC worked perfectly: The mains are in two parts - fit is perfect. I will be adding a brake line and the springs when I get a chance: These are an improvement over the kit parts and appear very durable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spokane-Modeller Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Looks great,I ordered another one to do after the -4, I'm doing pappy boyingtons' -1D in 1/48 and ordered a set of SAC gear replacement along with a few other things from HLJ. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 I forgot to mention - if you get a chance, please mention a sponsor's participation in the GB if you order something from them. That will give a sponsor some indication that their sponsorship has had an impact on their business. I am out of town now but my goal for tuesday is to have the fuselage buttoned up with all flying surfaces attached. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 I put a notice in the classifieds section but why not here as well. I want to decal my F4U as Jessie Brown's in Korea. I know there is a Cutting Edge sheet out there but before I drop $35 to get it, I was hoping someone could sell/trade me just the secific markings for this Corsair. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 I put a notice in the classifieds section but why not here as well. I want to decal my F4U as Jessie Brown's in Korea. I know there is a Cutting Edge sheet out there but before I drop $35 to get it, I was hoping someone could sell/trade me just the secific markings for this Corsair. Thanks! I don't have the sheet, but it is $19.97 on the Fine Art site (Cutting Edge). http://www.fineartofdecals.com/goodies/148-treasures-allied/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 I saw those but they are $24 when you put them in the basket and shipping is $10. I think I will try to cobble something together from my decal stash. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 Some fun with wires! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tenspeed Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I put a notice in the classifieds section but why not here as well. I want to decal my F4U as Jessie Brown's in Korea. I know there is a Cutting Edge sheet out there but before I drop $35 to get it, I was hoping someone could sell/trade me just the secific markings for this Corsair. Thanks! It's late now but tomorrow I'll look and see if I got a set of what you're looking for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tenspeed Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I put a notice in the classifieds section but why not here as well. I want to decal my F4U as Jessie Brown's in Korea. I know there is a Cutting Edge sheet out there but before I drop $35 to get it, I was hoping someone could sell/trade me just the secific markings for this Corsair. Thanks! I got them. Let me know if you're still interested. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 I got them. Let me know if you're still interested. Absolutely!! What would you like? Trade? Cash? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 Had a couple issues in trying to close up the fuselage - watch out for proper cockpit placement! Turns out I slightly misglued it and I have to take it out and massage it in a little "higher". Wish me luck - I hope to have it all buttoned up tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 Hi there - its been a while since I posted about this build. The fuse is together and it went together fairly well. I am smoothing out some of the joins and should have this thing ready for paint before the weekend. This build has taken a bit more surfacer than a typical Tamigawa but its not that bad. I have also painted the main gear and the rockets - so those will be ready to go soon. Pictures this weekend... I promise! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Luno13 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Any updates? :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 Yup - its all done, I just need to put on the gear, rockets, tanks, canopy... maybe tonight! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 (edited) Corsair Nan, EXCELLENT & EXEMPLARY . work so far.. :worship: Edited May 28, 2013 by HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 Sorry I am a little late with the pictures. Its done! Thanks to tenspeed I have Jessie Brown's markings on this F4U-4. The paint is Lifecolour. I did two different shades of flat to detail the fabric sections. The plusses of this model are the cockpit and the wing section is nice. The minuses are the fit of the cockpit in the fuselage and the flaps/ailerons... no one seems to get that part right in terms of construction. The Scale Aircraft Conversion legs are very nice and very easy to work with. Here are some pics: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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