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1/48 Tamiya F4U-1D (FG-1D Boeing Museum)


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Model #2 for 2020 complete.   
 

Here is my 1:48 Tamiya F4U-1D modeled after the Boeing Museum’s FG-1D Corsair in Seattle, WA.  This project kind of took on a life of it’s own.  I started this project early last summer and got distracted by a few other projects along the way 😌.  But, it’s finally done!

 

Finish: Markings and insignia created with Maketar masks and MicroScale 45 ID numbers/letters.  Archer fine transfers for placards and stencils.  Paint is Mission Models Gloss Sea Blue (MMP-065) varnished with Tamiya X-22. 

 

Aftermarket: Vector cowl ring/exhaust flaps, EDUARD placards and steelbelts, Ultracast wheels, AK Lenses, Master 50 Caliber barrels, Quickboost gunsight

 

Scratch: Wingfold hydraulic lines, navigation lights, fuel tank fuel filler cap, engine ignition wiring, landing gear bay wiring.

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Thanks for stopping by and all the encouragement along the way.  The in-progress thread is located here 

and has better detail shots of the various sub-assemblies.  

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

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Amazing build Steve

 

I like the balance you achieve, parts with lots of details like the engine and wing fold, and the rest of the plane with a smooth, flawless finish; you put the bar high.

 

Thank you for sharing

 

Carlos

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On 5/10/2020 at 6:55 PM, The Underdog said:

 

Steve,

Thanks for the amazing build, a wonderful looking Corsair nicely rendered!

I’m glad you like it - thanks for your encouragement along the way 👍🏻
 

On 5/10/2020 at 7:01 PM, Rocketdrvr said:

Superb build!  Details are really well done and able to be seen!

Thanks- I was hoping they would spruce up the non-weathered nature of the build.  Clean airplanes don’t have to be boring!

 

On 5/10/2020 at 11:12 PM, cruiz said:

Amazing build Steve

 

I like the balance you achieve, parts with lots of details like the engine and wing fold, and the rest of the plane with a smooth, flawless finish; you put the bar high.

 

Thank you for sharing

 

Carlos

Thank you Carlos - YOU are setting the bar incredibly high with your F4U-1A build- it is magnificent!  Thanks for sharing it with us. 
 

On 5/12/2020 at 4:49 PM, Launch said:

Super nice. Fantastic work Steve.

David.

I appreciate it 🤜🏻

12 hours ago, Mr.Happy said:

A very nice clean build and Classy 😎



 

 

Clean and classy!  Thanks ☺️
 

Steve

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On 5/14/2020 at 2:12 AM, Captain Mark said:

Outstanding finish all round, pretty much every aspect of it looks perfect! 👊

Thanks- I appreciate it!  Definitely tried new things and I’m happy with how it turned out 👍🏻

On 8/28/2020 at 10:46 AM, Sodasorb said:

WOW.  I like the clean build!  Fantastic work.

Appreciate the kind words!  It is definitely different to not weather an aircraft, but the clean finish proved to be just as demanding (the dang chrome silver wash for the rivets was a pain to clean up!)

 

Steve

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On 9/3/2020 at 2:17 PM, Drake64 said:

Great work :thumbsup:

 

Roberto

Thanks Roberto 🙏🏻

11 minutes ago, Scooby said:

Well done, looks identical to the one on display in Seattle!

Thank you- that was the inspiration and the goal!  It’s such a beautiful airplane 

 

Steve

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On 9/4/2020 at 7:28 PM, Scooby said:


Nice tribute too to a lost Naval Aviator and beloved son......

Thank you.  The men who flew these machines have my utmost respect!

 

On 9/20/2020 at 7:07 AM, Rocat said:

Very good work, bravo.

Thanks Rocat!  It was a fun build to try new things ☺️

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