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Completed Tamiya 1:32 F4U-1 Corsair Bird Cage

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, December 4, 2015 11:24 AM

scottrc

Toshi, the more I watch you progress, the more I hope the cat jumps up and squashes my current 1/32 Corsair I have on the shelf so that I will have room and an excuse to build this kit.  You really are doing a great, detailed review of it.

 

LOL!  LOL!  You're words are too kind scottrc.  I try to do my best, I'm speechless.  Thank you for the read and reply as well as your support!

Toshi

 

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Posted by scottrc on Friday, December 4, 2015 8:18 AM

Toshi, the more I watch you progress, the more I hope the cat jumps up and squashes my current 1/32 Corsair I have on the shelf so that I will have room and an excuse to build this kit.  You really are doing a great, detailed review of it.

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, December 4, 2015 4:37 AM

allan
Toshi, The reason you are a fan of the Corsair is the same reason its my favorite WW2 plane - the TV show. Hahaha. It made such an indelible mark on me.
 

I think that show brought the biggest inspiration and recognition to the venerable F4U Corsair!  Thanks for the read and reply.

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, December 4, 2015 4:33 AM

Jay Jay

I second the "WOO HOO "  This is your best yet and I'm excited to be watching your WIP, Toshi.  TY for posting all this.

 

Thanks Jay Jay, it's my pleasure to post the WIP to you as well as fellow forum members.

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, December 4, 2015 4:31 AM

Gamera

Woohoo, with the beautiful blue she's really really starting to look like a Corsair! 

 

Yes, at least the Corsair is headed in the right direction not like my first Corsair.  Thanks for the visit!

Toshi

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Posted by allan on Thursday, December 3, 2015 10:12 PM
Toshi, The reason you are a fan of the Corsair is the same reason its my favorite WW2 plane - the TV show. Hahaha. It made such an indelible mark on me.

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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Posted by Jay Jay on Thursday, December 3, 2015 9:05 AM

I second the "WOO HOO "  This is your best yet and I'm excited to be watching your WIP, Toshi.  TY for posting all this.

 

 

 

 

 

 I'm finally retired. Now time I got, money I don't.

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Posted by Gamera on Thursday, December 3, 2015 7:45 AM

Woohoo, with the beautiful blue she's really really starting to look like a Corsair! 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by Toshi on Thursday, December 3, 2015 5:52 AM

Just a couple of pics from last night.

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Thursday, December 3, 2015 5:37 AM

Newtothis

Great work so far!  I have just started this kit myself.  I'll put pics up soon too :)

 

Thanks Newtothis!  I look forward in seeing your WIP!  Thanks for the visit.

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Thursday, December 3, 2015 5:35 AM

allan

I am loving this.  Did I mention this happens to be my favorite WW2 plane?

 

 

No allan, this is the first time you've mentioned this.  I too am a huge rabid fan of this aircraft.  I became enthralled when I saw the TV show, "The Black Sheep Squadron" or Baa Baa Black Sheep.  It was a show based on VMF-214.  Robert Conrad played the part of "Pappy".  Matter of fact, "Pappy" did a few cameos as well as being a consultant for the show.

Thanks for always being there for me on my threads.  I really appreciate it!

Toshi 

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Posted by Newtothis on Thursday, December 3, 2015 2:11 AM

Great work so far!  I have just started this kit myself.  I'll put pics up soon too :)

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Posted by allan on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 10:17 PM

I am loving this.  Did I mention this happens to be my favorite WW2 plane?

 

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 6:13 PM

To my fellow forum members,

I have here the main fueselage of the Corsair.  I still need to touch it up, clean it up, and do some type of wash.  Thank you all for the support.

Toshi

 

 

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 6:09 PM

infofrog
I'm so jealous . I want that model .. You are doing A super dooper good job Rick
 

LOL!  Thank you infofrog.

Toshi

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Posted by infofrog on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 5:50 PM
I'm so jealous . I want that model .. You are doing A super dooper good job Rick

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 12:28 PM

Gamera

Allan: That is cool, thanks for the link!

Toshi: Yay! I think masking maybe my most hated part of aircraft modeling, good to see you're though that! 

 

LOL!  Masking is tedious work.  I just keep calm telling myself, "There's no Place Like Home"

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 12:24 PM

roger_wilco

It's looking really good Toshi.Looks like a very complex kit overall.

 

Yes it is complex as well as interesting.  I'm glad that I had made this same aircraft 6 months ago.  I use that as a template.  Thanks for the visit!

Toshi

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Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 7:26 AM

Allan: That is cool, thanks for the link!

Toshi: Yay! I think masking maybe my most hated part of aircraft modeling, good to see you're though that! 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by roger_wilco on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 5:19 AM

It's looking really good Toshi.Looks like a very complex kit overall.

"Build what YOU want, the way YOU want, and above all have fun!" - RIP Modeler Al. 

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 3:31 AM

Here is what I worked on after dinner.

Toshi

 

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Posted by allan on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 7:33 PM

Gamera

 

 

Lol, I meant crazy as in far-out, awesome instead of insane! Wink

 

And yeah, those pre-cut masks are expensive but they're worth every penny!

 

 

Well, yeah, its quite far out.  Check this out, they put the gull wings upside down:

http://gadzetomania.pl/4612,najciekawsze-wynalazki-projekty-i-prototypy-ii-rzeczypospolitej-cz-1

Well, I guess its the right way up.

 

Toshi,

Nice work on the masks. Im never going to build my Corsair into the birdcage type. lol

 

 

 

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Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 6:53 PM

Toshi

 

 
allan

And the wings come on.  I dont think its crazy.  I think the inverted gull is sexy!

 

 

 

You know allan, she does have some nice curves!   LOL!  Thanks for the visit.

 

Toshi

 

Lol, I meant crazy as in far-out, awesome instead of insane! Wink

 

And yeah, those pre-cut masks are expensive but they're worth every penny!

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 6:01 PM

scottrc

At least the masks have lines you can follow. And yout did fine.  Beats the old method of putting Frisket or masking tape over the canopy and trying to cut out the frames.  I have done that for too many years and am now willing to pay for the die cut masks.  

 

LOL!  So do I.  I've noticed that Trumpeters 1:32 kits has the same non-diecut masks as well.

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 5:59 PM

wing_nut
I agree, that was tedious. The good news was though that once cut they fit great. Do a cracker jack job here Toshi.
 

I agree, they come together just like a puzzle.  I try my best sir!

Toshi

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Posted by scottrc on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 10:55 AM

At least the masks have lines you can follow. And yout did fine.  Beats the old method of putting Frisket or masking tape over the canopy and trying to cut out the frames.  I have done that for too many years and am now willing to pay for the die cut masks.  

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Posted by wing_nut on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 7:40 AM
I agree, that was tedious. The good news was though that once cut they fit great. Do a cracker jack job here Toshi.

Marc  

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Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 5:23 AM

This process is very tedious.  These canopy maskings on all of the 1:32 series Tamiya aircraft are not precut.  You must cut these out yourselves.  This took most of my day, I just don't have steady hands anymore.

Toshi

 

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Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 5:13 AM

allan

And the wings come on.  I dont think its crazy.  I think the inverted gull is sexy!

 

You know allan, she does have some nice curves!   LOL!  Thanks for the visit.

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 5:12 AM

infofrog
Looking very good . Hows the manual . What I seen , they look awesome Rick
 

Thank you sir!  The manual is extremely well detatailed and planned out.  You must choose prior to assembly one of the three types of Corsairs you plan on building as there are small differentiations on each Corsair.  Thank you for the read and reply.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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