David Rapasi Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 1/48th Tamiya Corsair Mark I This model depicts a British Corsair Mark I (F4U-1) stationed at Brunswick, Maine in 1944. JT 169 (18191) was the last Birdcage Corsair built by Vought for the British. This aircraft was destroyed when it collided with another Corsair and crashed into the sea off Pemaquid Point, New Harbor, Main, June of 1944. FAA Corsairs originally fought in a camouflage scheme, with a dark gray / olive-drab disruptive pattern on top and a light gray belly; the early Navy scheme with the O.D. added, but were later painted overall blue. It is unclear if the stateside squadron training scheme was retained for all British Corsair squadrons All but initial deliveries of FAA Corsairs had 20 centimeters (8 inches) clipped from the wingtips to permit storage in British carrier hangar decks. The higher sink rate of the clipped wing combat aircraft caused problems for new pilots when landing on carriers. Eventually all the training aircraft had their wings clipped to alleviate this problem. The surviving Corsair Mark Is were returned to the Navy in August of 1945. The Corsair Mark II (F4U-1A) and Mark IV (FG-1D) were the only version used in combat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
okthree Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I always like the look of the Corsair in the FAA paint scheme. Nice work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevehnz Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Very nice. Interested to learn about them clipping the wings of the Stateside Corsairs, makes sense though. Steve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Nice work David. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YanK Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Great work David, i really like the super realistic finish that you have on your work (past subjects as well). Furthermore i appreciate the historical details that you mention, very useful! Thank you very much for posting this. OT, mind if i pm you on a question? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocat Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Amazing painting and weathering...which paints did you use for the camo? TIA. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 That is a great paint job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Rapasi Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 YanK Send me a pm and I will be glad to answer any questions. Rocat I use Model Master Enamel Paints for everything. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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