WIP: Tamiya 1/72 F4U-1D Corsair

Thanks TJ. It's just 4 1/2" PVC tees unmounted so I can move them around for whatever I'm working on. I've fiddled with several variations. The things you find to do on down time while working in a hardware store. Lol.

Thank You very much Joe & Toshi.

Impeccable!  The blue paint scheme being offset by the white decals looks fantastic.  I couldn’t have built a better Corsair than that.  I envy you.  Great job sir!

Toshi

Good to see this one back out and some progress being made on it Joe. Decals are lookin' fantastic there my brutha!

Greg

Decals! Cool!

Good to see you still at it, Joe.

 

 

Thanks guys. I appreciate it.

Bish: I agree about the all dark sea blue. But, as you noted, some of the markings you'll find definitely jazz them up a bit. The white decals did indeed cover fairly well with only a tad of opaqueness. 

Decals! Cool!

Good to see you still at it, Joe.

Looking really good Joe! I've seen those Starfighter decals aroud but have shied away from them as I wasn't sure how they'd go down. As you said they do have some nice schemes. 

Joe

Great to see an update--it's looking splendid. 

Cheers

-J

Looks really nice with those markings. I am not so keen on that late war scheme, i much prefer the earlier 3 colour one, but those markings really do liven it up.

The white seems to have gone down well on the dark background.

UGH!! It is mind boggling to me that it has been 4 months since I've done anything note worthy on my Corsair. Where on earth does the time go? But, alas, I'm still plugging away at it and bent on finishing it. I just got all the decals on.

These are for the F4U-1D of VF-83 USS Essex flown by Capt. G.H. Wallace. They are from the Starfighter set:

I'm not completely impressed with them. They took a few shots of Solvaset to get to lay down. But, they do have some sweet subjects and schemes so, they are acceptable.

Thanks for hanging with me everyone.

Cheers, Joe

Bender 80

Thanks again for the replies, as someone just returning to the hobby after years away this sort of engagement means a lot.

You're welcome. It is absolutely my pleasure to help you out in any way. Please feel free to ask any questions, any time. Really glad to hear that you are returning to the hobby. You have certainly found the right place here on the forums to find an endless source of very talented and helpful folks.

Thanks Joe. And I'm with you, for reasons I can't quite put my finger on I like the look of the -1D a lot more too. Might just have to build one.

Thanks again for the replies, as someone just returning to the hobby after years away this sort of engagement means a lot.

Bender 80

 

 

JOE RIX

 

 

Bender 80

What made you pick this particular Tamiya Corsair? Just curious, current dilemma and I only want to order one.

 

 

Thank you Bender. I appreciate the positive feedback.

If you mean by what made me pick this particular kit, then it is because the Tamiya 1/72 Corsair is by far the best of all the 1/72 kits available. It is the most accurate, best detailed and the most well engineered. It is an absolute dream to build. Academy & Hasegawa make nice Corsairs themselves that build up right nicely but, the Tamiya is in it's own league. You will love it and I do hope you share your Corsair build with us.

Cheers, Joe

 

 

 

 

 

Hi Joe, 

Thanks for the reply. What I was really trying to get at was why the -1D over the -1A or the -1 Birdcage, among the Tamiya offerings? Thanks!

 

JOE RIX

 

 

Bender 80

What made you pick this particular Tamiya Corsair? Just curious, current dilemma and I only want to order one.

 

 

Thank you Bender. I appreciate the positive feedback.

If you mean by what made me pick this particular kit, then it is because the Tamiya 1/72 Corsair is by far the best of all the 1/72 kits available. It is the most accurate, best detailed and the most well engineered. It is an absolute dream to build. Academy & Hasegawa make nice Corsairs themselves that build up right nicely but, the Tamiya is in it's own league. You will love it and I do hope you share your Corsair build with us.

Cheers, Joe

 

Hi Joe, 

Thanks for the reply. What I was really trying to get at was why the -1D over the -1A or the -1 Birdcage, among the Tamiya offerings? Thanks!

Bender 80

What made you pick this particular Tamiya Corsair? Just curious, current dilemma and I only want to order one.

Thank you Bender. I appreciate the positive feedback.

If you mean by what made me pick this particular kit, then it is because the Tamiya 1/72 Corsair is by far the best of all the 1/72 kits available. It is the most accurate, best detailed and the most well engineered. It is an absolute dream to build. Academy & Hasegawa make nice Corsairs themselves that build up right nicely but, the Tamiya is in it's own league. You will love it and I do hope you share your Corsair build with us.

Cheers, Joe

Speaking as a relative neophyte, it looks totally great!

What made you pick this particular Tamiya Corsair? Just curious, current dilemma and I only want to order one.

Thanks Joe. I'm quite thrilled to always have your input and encouragement. Means the world to me. 

Came to check it out as promised Joe. Another bar setter man. Love the detail on such small scale.

Why Hey Greg! It is indeed wonderful to have you tune in. Not to mention just darn good to hear from you.

Thank You for the compliments. Yeah, you get inactive for a while and you find that you got some catchin' up to do. Like reminding everyone what you've been working on. Lol! And that's on me.

Always good to hear from you my friend.

I had pretty much the same reaction of John when I saw the comparison with quarter pic and re-realized this is 1/72.

That's some stellar work, Joe. I know I've seen this before in 72nd from you, but time passes and I forget.......

Damian - Thank you very much. Really glad to have you drop in. I'm excited to see your next bit of progress on your Corsair.

Toshi - I always appreciate having you drop in and give me your input. I'm a bit over due for checking on your progress. I'll be by. Thank You.

Bvallot - Thank you for taking the time to stop in and give your kind praise. Said ambition does require time and patience. Sometimes it can get a bit frustrating as progress is slow at times and as such I get a little antsy. I just take the time to walk away for a short while and regather myself. Thanks again.

jeaton01

The tears are evidence of my modeling mediocrity as exposed by your efforts!

 

No worries John. I followed you!! =] I was thinking the same thing while shaking my head. ...and at 1:72 too. Damn ambitious Joe. Looks like she's coming along. Paint looks beautiful. =]

Wow, great job on that Engine in that scale!

Toshi

Well done Joe, I really like the work you did on wiring the motor.

Keep up the great work.

The tears are evidence of my modeling mediocrity as exposed by your efforts!