https://www.flickr.com/gp/151399853@N05/R1v0jo

https://www.flickr.com/gp/151399853@N05/51P9t2

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https://www.flickr.com/gp/151399853@N05/nr88W4

https://www.flickr.com/gp/151399853@N05/rH5503

https://www.flickr.com/gp/151399853@N05/5r7aC2

https://www.flickr.com/gp/151399853@N05/D714D4

https://www.flickr.com/gp/151399853@N05/821680

https://www.flickr.com/gp/151399853@N05/6bjEnR

https://www.flickr.com/gp/151399853@N05/3560P7

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Toshi, I always say, you can never have enough Corsairs.  I think I am at twelve.

scottrc

Toshi, I always say, you can never have enough Corsairs.  I think I am at twelve.

 

This will be fun to watch.

I am interested in your opinion as to which 1/32 Corsair kit is the best one.

Hey There Mr. Toshi. Yes, it is I, your fellow Corsair lover. I regret that I have not been fully tuned in and active for roughly 4 months but, I'm working my way back into it. And what a way to come back. To find you building yet another Corsair. That, my friend, feels just right.. I'll need to go back and catch up on what else you have been up to.

Anyway, this ought to be a fun one to follow with. Often considered picking this kit up so, it will be a pleasure to watch you work this one over. I have to admit that at least on my end, your pics are not showing up from flickr. Hence I need to individually open each one to view. Is this how it is from your end? Just not sure if it was me having issues or what.

Just for your info, I have resurected my 1/72 Tamiya Corsair WIP. Drop in. 

Jay Jay

This will be fun to watch.

I am interested in your opinion as to which 1/32 Corsair kit is the best one.

 

Toshi

JOE RIX

Hey There Mr. Toshi. Yes, it is I, your fellow Corsair lover. I regret that I have not been fully tuned in and active for roughly 4 months but, I'm working my way back into it. And what a way to come back. To find you building yet another Corsair. That, my friend, feels just right.. I'll need to go back and catch up on what else you have been up to.

Anyway, this ought to be a fun one to follow with. Often considered picking this kit up so, it will be a pleasure to watch you work this one over. I have to admit that at least on my end, your pics are not showing up from flickr. Hence I need to individually open each one to view. Is this how it is from your end? Just not sure if it was me having issues or what.

Just for your info, I have resurected my 1/72 Tamiya Corsair WIP. Drop in. 

 

Toshi

 

 

JOE RIX

Hey There Mr. Toshi. Yes, it is I, your fellow Corsair lover. I regret that I have not been fully tuned in and active for roughly 4 months but, I'm working my way back into it. And what a way to come back. To find you building yet another Corsair. That, my friend, feels just right.. I'll need to go back and catch up on what else you have been up to.

Anyway, this ought to be a fun one to follow with. Often considered picking this kit up so, it will be a pleasure to watch you work this one over. I have to admit that at least on my end, your pics are not showing up from flickr. Hence I need to individually open each one to view. Is this how it is from your end? Just not sure if it was me having issues or what.

Just for your info, I have resurected my 1/72 Tamiya Corsair WIP. Drop in. 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, as far as Flickr is concerned you are doing it correctly as I too must individually open each and every line to view a photo on my end as well.

Good luck on your future endevours for your Corsair build.  I think I'd like to build one more Corsair a 1/72 Academy from HL!

Toshi

P.S.  Here's the start of the Trumpeter build.

https://www.flickr.com/gp/151399853@N05/ihYUVf

 https://www.flickr.com/gp/151399853@N05/K18Ai4

 https://www.flickr.com/gp/151399853@N05/8ug141

Engine progress.

Toshi

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151399853@N05/shares/Ey9907

Toshi, Applogies for missing the start of this build but thankfully I caught it early.

Can't wait to see what magic you can do with your build.

damouav

Toshi, Applogies for missing the start of this build but thankfully I caught it early.

Can't wait to see what magic you can do with your build.

 

Toshi

Some meager engine wiring.  Also the completed Pratt and Whitney.

Toshi

https://www.flickr.com/gp/151399853@N05/508638

https://www.flickr.com/gp/151399853@N05/D460aG

Starting up on the cockpit!

Toshi

https://www.flickr.com/gp/151399853@N05/06b9Jz

 https://www.facebook.com/toshiallan.miura/posts/106018293423651

Side instrument panel.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151399853@N05/shares/QYr32W

painted system

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151399853@N05/shares/14604M

Side panel system

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151399853@N05/shares/8fgHin

Hey Toshi, that is some delicate work you are doing.  You have definitely figured out how to work with PE.  That is a nice looking pit so far.  Can't wait to see the whole pit put together.  Nicely done.

Have fun,

D

ManCityFan

Hey Toshi, that is some delicate work you are doing.  You have definitely figured out how to work with PE.  That is a nice looking pit so far.  Can't wait to see the whole pit put together.  Nicely done.

Have fun,

D

 

Toshi

Hey Toshi, great looking build.  I really like what you did with the engine and especially the exhaust tubes.  Really cool look on those.  The pit is looking awesome too.  I'll be following this one closely.

Cheers, Mark

MrStecks

Hey Toshi, great looking build.  I really like what you did with the engine and especially the exhaust tubes.  Really cool look on those.  The pit is looking awesome too.  I'll be following this one closely.

Cheers, Mark

 

Toshi

Your engine work always amazes me. I'd send you some of mine to finish but you will want to hit em with a hammer.....which would actually improve them !

I just got a Corsair  so I 'm following along. so I can "steal " some of your ideas.

littletimmy

Your engine work always amazes me. I'd send you some of mine to finish but you will want to hit em with a hammer.....which would actually improve them !

I just got a Corsair  so I 'm following along. so I can "steal " some of your ideas.

 

Please follow along, this will be fun and we can exchange some notes a long The way.  Thank you for your support, read, and replies.  I so greatly appreciate it!

Toshi

littletimmy

Your engine work always amazes me. I'd send you some of mine to finish but you will want to hit em with a hammer.....which would actually improve them !

I just got a Corsair  so I 'm following along. so I can "steal " some of your ideas.

 

Toshi, I just finished checking out your Flickr pics for this build. That PE stuff is tiny even at the 1:32 scale. Good grief!! It's looking pretty sharp. Can't wait to see more of this shape up. =]

Toshi

btw, what kit is it, what scale, what era WWII, Korean, etc.  color configuration.  Lmk we can work together.

It's a 1/72 scale Testors kit. Decals for 3 WWII  birds. No cockpit at all and only has about 25 parts so it's just for practice. I'm going to go with Non specular blue over intermediate blue. The engine is one piece molded to the cowl so I have to do somthing about that. Otherwise it will look just toylike.

I'm counting down the days untill my shop is cleared for me to work ( the wife just "dragged" me to Tuson to get all the kitchen counters ) so on the way home I bought some paint. I should be up and running sometime next week.  YAY !!!

Will DEFENETLY be posting pictures as soon as I find the shop floor. (it's so full I can open the door but can't get in. )

I havent glued anything to anything in 3 years so watching you work has made me feel like a kid waiting in line to see santa.... are we there yet .... are we there yet.....

Superb work on the engine and cockpit Toshi. You seem to be working quite comfortably with that PE. 

bvallot

Toshi, I just finished checking out your Flickr pics for this build. That PE stuff is tiny even at the 1:32 scale. Good grief!! It's looking pretty sharp. Can't wait to see more of this shape up. =]

 

Toshi

Cockpit completed

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151399853@N05/shares/412182

WOW your office looks terrific ! 

Jay Jay

WOW your office looks terrific ! 

 

Just what I was thinking. 

Thank you Uncle Jay Jay.  Thanks to you and Forum members support, this allows me to build like this.  I just hope the rest of the build turns out great.

It's feels fantastic to build something like the Trumpeter Corsair.  The parts, fit, and finish are superb.  I can completely recommend this kit.  Especially if your a Corsair fan!  Thank you Uncle Jay Jay for following all of my builds.  It's extremely appreciated.

Toshi

Awesome work in that pit, Toshi...looks delicious!

Cheers

Martin

UKguyInUSA

Awesome work in that pit, Toshi...looks delicious!

 

Cheers

Martin

 

Also thank you for including my builds for the read and replies!

Cheers!

Toshi

Preparing to assemble the fuselage.

Toshi

https://flic.kr/p/XrqZXv

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151399853@N05/shares/6Y9U42

That is one sweet looking pit Toshi!

plasticjunkie

That is one sweet looking pit Toshi!

 

One day I'd like to innovate my kits.  Thank you for always supporting my threads I greatly appreciate it.

Toshi

shamoo

Nice work. I'd like to try one of these someday. There is a way through Flickr to post the pics so they display rather than having to click on them. If you'd like I can pm the steps. Dave

 

As for Flickr, I'm using a iPhone 7      iOS system.  Everybody walked me through the process.  There's just certain things the iOS system doesn't have as oppose to a Windows program.  Thank you for the offer, I highly appreciate it.  Also thank you for the support you give me on my builds.  

Toshi

Great progress^ Toshi, very nice work on the office.

Keep'em coming.

^ You will be finished before I get my Corsair done!

Upon inspection of your progress I'd have to say that things are looking absolutely fantastic. You have done some very stellar work on the cockpit. It looks great. Good to see you're getting it buttoned up and moving smartly along.

damouav

Great progress^ Toshi, very nice work on the office.

Keep'em coming.

^ You will be finished before I get my Corsair done!

 

I don't know if I'll finish before you as I still have lots of PE to do on the exterior of the F4U.  The fit and finish on this thing is superb!  After my Kingfisher fiasco, this is a dream come true kit.

I want to personally thank you for all the support you've given me.  I most greatly appreciate it!

Toshi

JOE RIX

Upon inspection of your progress I'd have to say that things are looking absolutely fantastic. You have done some very stellar work on the cockpit. It looks great. Good to see you're getting it buttoned up and moving smartly along.

 

 

As for the cockpit, I was very surprised by my end product.  I feel that the Eduaurd PE Big Ed Set truly helped me in that department.  There's still a ton of Photo Etch to apply from this point on, wish me luck!

Toshi

Nice job Toshi!  The cockpit looks amazing!

Keyda81

Nice job Toshi!  The cockpit looks amazing!

 

Toshi

lawdog114

Looking great Toshi. Gotta love these big scales...

 

To my fellow forum members,

               (WARNING)

WARNING: These flaps are mis-numbered.  For those of you of whom have this kit in there stash and or plan to purchase this kit, please be aware of this issue.  Just a word of caution.

But if I may add, this kits fit and finish is superb.  The fuselauge went together flawlessly!  No gaps and not a single drop of Tamiya putty needed of which I utilize.  

I extremely recomend this kit!

Toshi

https://flic.kr/p/XuXqo6

A cool addition that Trumpeter added was that the gun bay is viewable!

Toshi

https://flic.kr/p/XhWkFR

The cockpit and the engine look great, Toshi! Once finished, will the gun bay be still viewable?

Model Maniac

The cockpit and the engine look great, Toshi! Once finished, will the gun bay be still viewable?

 

As for the gun bay, one can cover it up  with the provided panels or one can leave it open to view.  I will leave mines open to view.  I'm sure this comes to no surprise to you as that's how I normally display my models.  

What's cool is that the entire cowling is clear.  You can paint it if you wish or leave it clear so the engine will be visible.  I choose to leave it clear.  

Thank you Model Maniac for supporting my Corsair project!  I greatly appreciate that.

Toshi

Setting up the partial right wing assembly.  Now it's time for the left wing assembly.  I covered the gun bay up as a temporary mask.  I used Testors Clear Parts Cement.  After I'm done painting the panels can be popped right off.

Toshi

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151399853@N05/shares/W76z3j

Here is the wings and tail for the F4U-Corsair.  

Thanks for looking!

Toshi

https://flic.kr/p/Xmmf5K

Similar to some of the Dragon armor kits. Some have mislabeled parts or parts missing in the instruction sheet but present in the box!

Looks like you got it under control Toshi.

Very solid progress there Toshi. Rather excited to see how your gun bays turn out after some painting and detailing. Stay the course. You are doing just fine.

Toshi - 

The work you have done on the pit and engine is amazing. Great looking build sir, and I can't wait too see her complete.

Got Plastic?

Toshi - 

The work you have done on the pit and engine is amazing. Great looking build sir, and I can't wait too see her complete.

 

Thank you for taking the time in reading and replying on my build thread.  It is most appreciated!

Toshi

Here is a photo of a assembly that's suppose to fold the Corsairs wing.  i hope it works but we no how that always turns out.  LOL!  It took me 2 hours just to paint and build this part.  It was of course a PITA!  LOL!

Toshi

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151399853@N05/shares/18j4V2

Dang Tosh! You da man for taking on a Trumpy Corsair. BIG parts count on those kits for sure. You seem to be handling it with grace and style though. Lookin' good so far good buddy.

plasticjunkie

Similar to some of the Dragon armor kits. Some have mislabeled parts or parts missing in the instruction sheet but present in the box!

Looks like you got it under control Toshi.

 

Thank you for the heads up on that, that's great info on those kits.  I'm trying my best to keep it under control.  A big thank you for supporting this thread build, it's much appreciated.

Toshi

JOE RIX

Very solid progress there Toshi. Rather excited to see how your gun bays turn out after some painting and detailing. Stay the course. You are doing just fine.

 

Toshi

Toshi

 

 

Got Plastic?

Toshi - 

The work you have done on the pit and engine is amazing. Great looking build sir, and I can't wait too see her complete.

 

 

 

 

You are way to kind with your words Got Plastic!  I am most honored and humbled.  I sir will do my best to meet and hopefully exceed yours as well as Forum members expectations. 

 

Thank you for taking the time in reading and replying on my build thread.  It is most appreciated!

Toshi

 

mustang1989

Dang Tosh! You da man for taking on a Trumpy Corsair. BIG parts count on those kits for sure. You seem to be handling it with grace and style though. Lookin' good so far good buddy.

 

Toshi

Got Plastic?

 

 

Toshi

 

 

Got Plastic?

Toshi - 

The work you have done on the pit and engine is amazing. Great looking build sir, and I can't wait too see her complete.

 

 

 

 

You are way to kind with your words Got Plastic!  I am most honored and humbled.  I sir will do my best to meet and hopefully exceed yours as well as Forum members expectations. 

 

Thank you for taking the time in reading and replying on my build thread.  It is most appreciated!

Toshi

 

 

 

 

No sir it is I that is honored. I have gone back and looked at a lot of your WiP's and you are a talented scale modeler. I love your wall of fame. A lot of great looking builds hang on that wall. I truely look forward to your next build.

 

 

Toshi

Gorgeous work, sir.  I look forward to seeing the rest.

laskdjn

Gorgeous work, sir.  I look forward to seeing the rest.

 

It is with greatest pleasure that I'm able to write to you in this regards!  I hope to continue these conversations with you sir.  Thank you for this opportunity to do so!

Toshi

F4U Corsair w/wings folded position.

Toshi

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151399853@N05/shares/3b0rM8

Looks great with the wings folded up!  That's quality work.  Love the clear engine cowling, too.  Is that the Tamiya paint stand you've got it set up on?  Would you recommend it? 

I also wanted to ask you about your "wall of fame".  It looks like you've got them hung on string around the nose gear?  Where do you hang one like this that doesn't have tricycle gear arrangement? 

bstarr3

Looks great with the wings folded up!  That's quality work.  Love the clear engine cowling, too.  Is that the Tamiya paint stand you've got it set up on?  Would you recommend it? 

I also wanted to ask you about your "wall of fame".  It looks like you've got them hung on string around the nose gear?  Where do you hang one like this that doesn't have tricycle gear arrangement? 

 

As for the paint stand, it is a Tamiya paint stand that you so correctly pointed out.  I Definately and positively recomend the Tamiya paint stand 100%.  It paid itself off in dividends!

The aircraft on the "Wall of Fame" are either hung from the tricycle landing gear, the tail landing gear, or by the wings.  Of which this Corsair will be hung.

Thank you so much for the read and reply as well as the great questions you asked.  I so greatly appreciated!

Toshi

Toshi

F4U Corsair w/wings folded position.

Toshi

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151399853@N05/shares/3b0rM8

 

 

That looks so cool, Toshi! Keep building! 

cheers for the ideas, Toshi. I went and bought some 3M hooks today to start hanging my Models

Model Maniac

 

 

Toshi

F4U Corsair w/wings folded position.

Toshi

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151399853@N05/shares/3b0rM8

 

 

 

 

 

That looks so cool, Toshi! Keep building! 

 

 

Toshi

bstarr3

cheers for the ideas, Toshi. I went and bought some 3M hooks today to start hanging my Models

 

Toshi

To my fellow forum members,

The last couple of days were very interesting and fun!  We got to babysit our grandson Ezra for two straight days consecutively.  He was such a good boy!

He played with his toys and ran around when uncle Brett visited, we all watched Baby Einstein, he took his naps when he was supposed to, and did not once complain and cried.  

As soon as the parents showed up, all hell broke loose.  It was night and day!  He cried, acted spoiled, and overall turned into Mr. Hyde!  LOL!  I couldn't believe it.  The parents must spoil him.  Oh well, not my kid as they say, we are just the grandparents and he listens to us as we're very strick with him and he listens.  I'm just old school.

Speaking of old school, one of my Corsair wings broke.  So I'm going to open up the gun bay on the broken wing and glue it straight on.  I guess things happen for a reason.  It actually looks really cool, with one wing folded!!!!  Check it out!

Toshi

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151399853@N05/shares/1Xyfj5

 P.S.  As you can see some putty and a copious amount of CA thick was needed to get the wing centered.  LOL!

As most of you know, Mrs. Toshi had a tumor removed from her brain.  She is doing fine but still needs a lot of rehabilitation.  So I've been very busy caring for her.  

Today I got a chance to mess around on the bench.  Here is the Corsair with a coat of paint.  Let me know what you all think.  I want to thank you all for your support, I greatly appreciate it!

Toshi

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151399853@N05/shares/epfrTL

Toshi,

Wow, the fates have not been kind to your family. What is so inspiring though is the obvious love you and Mrs. Toshi have for one another. May Mrs. Toshi's rehabilitation be as swift and as complete as is possible. You two are the model for some of the greatest strengths in relationships - may you both continue to enjoy each other's company for many, many years to come.

Your Corsair is coming along very nicely. That was a fortunate break (pun intended) regarding the broken wing. Now you get to do even more detailing!! Great for those of us who enjoy watching these aftermarket sets get put to good use. May I suppose that the break in the wing won't stop you from creating the folded wing as it should be? Hopefully not.

Keep it coming Toshi ... really good stuff here.

1943Mike

Toshi,

Wow, the fates have not been kind to your family. What is so inspiring though is the obvious love you and Mrs. Toshi have for one another. May Mrs. Toshi's rehabilitation be as swift and as complete as is possible. You two are the model for some of the greatest strengths in relationships - may you both continue to enjoy each other's company for many, many years to come.

Your Corsair is coming along very nicely. That was a fortunate break (pun intended) regarding the broken wing. Now you get to do even more detailing!! Great for those of us who enjoy watching these aftermarket sets get put to good use. May I suppose that the break in the wing won't stop you from creating the folded wing as it should be? Hopefully not.

Keep it coming Toshi ... really good stuff here.

 

 

Another family from FSM Forums gave me the strength and support I need to take each day one step at a time.  Thank you!  You are correct sir that our 25 years of love has pushed and helped us get past this debacle. 

As for my start on the F4U-1D Corsair, my two children wanted me to keep busy and enjoy some me time.  So as you've seen, the Corsair Has been sprayed with Vallejo Model Color 70.899 Dark Prussian Blue.  I ran out of that color and just didn't feel like going back to Hobby Lobby for paint.

Then I remembered I had a fresh unopened bottle of Model Master 1742 Insignia Blue Acrylic.  It was a perfect match.  In the end, everything worked out fine.  I'm very happy both with the outcome of Mrs. Toshi and the Corsair.  

I want to thank you all in helping me get through this, your support means so much to me.  Thank you my fellow brothers and sisters of FSM Forums!

Toshi

More touch up work is needed, but here is what I have thus far and I'm very pleased by it's outcome.  I really like the gloss on the Corsair so I'm going to make it a museum piece for my "Wall of Fame (Planes)!  lol!

Thank you my fellow brothers and sisters for the read and replies.  And please accept my appolagies for not participating in FSM Forums these past two weeks.

Toshi

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151399853@N05/shares/4N0628

Glad to hear Mrs. Toshi is coming along as well as can be expected. Always good to have family close by. To bad about the wing...reminds me of my Revell Corsair. Wings are in the folded position,scared to put them in the "locked"  way.....cracking sounds! I am hoping all of the medical drama is behind the Toshi family and you can enjoy the upcoming holidays. 

DasBeav

Glad to hear Mrs. Toshi is coming along as well as can be expected. Always good to have family close by. To bad about the wing...reminds me of my Revell Corsair. Wings are in the folded position,scared to put them in the "locked"  way.....cracking sounds! I am hoping all of the medical drama is behind the Toshi family and you can enjoy the upcoming holidays. 

 

As for the F4U-1D Corsair, the wings were a challenge.  It took a couple of days messing around with just one wing.  Then the other side had different issues and that took a couple of days as well.  Then when of the wing collapsed, I was devastated.  As always, the more things move around the better the chances something will break.  I figured it out and just attached  the broken wing straight.  With the gun bays visible, this became a fantastic idea!  

Im going to leave the Corsair as glossed, a museum displayed piece if you will.  I figured, just something a little different.  Anyway, I hope you and FSM Forum members enjoy this WIP.  Please let me know ladies and gentleman your critique on this WIP.  DasBeav, thank you so very much for always following, reading, and replying on my threads.  I am so grateful for this, thank you sir!

Toshi

I was shocked at hearing about Mrs. Toshi and my fervent prayers for her healing and your piece of mind are with you, my friend.

i am going to be looking for a 1/32 Corsair at the Orlando IPMS show the end of Sept. due to your marvelous inspiration here.  If I may ask, which kit in 1/32 scale do you recommend ?  Does one need the PE as well ?

Jay Jay

I was shocked at hearing about Mrs. Toshi and my fervent prayers for her healing and your piece of mind are with you, my friend.

i am going to be looking for a 1/32 Corsair at the Orlando IPMS show the end of Sept. due to your marvelous inspiration here.  If I may ask, which kit in 1/32 scale do you recommend ?  Does one need the PE as well ?

 

Thank you for the prayers for my family and looking out for me.  Especially for the love of my life, Mrs. Toshi.  Your outreach is very heart felt and appreciated. 

For me, it's been a very difficult month.  I can only take one day at a time and pray.  My children encouraged me to get back into finishing or at least start building my Corsair.  

As for a recommendation of a 1/32 F4U Corsair, I highly praise Tamiya's offering.  They just came out with a brand new Corsair in 1/32.  I insure you, you will find this kit at the show.  Check online for reviews on this kit, also the new Corsair kit is mentioned in the new FSM.  

If I knew there would have been a new Tamiya offering, I would not have purchased the Trumpeter kit, although there's nothing wrong with the Trumpeter kit.  And purchase this new Tamiya Corsair!  I'm very excited about this new model.  I told my older brother about it and he said he would purchase this kit for me as a gift!  Yeah!!!

Take care Uncle Jay Jay.  Don't work too hard.  Thank you again for the prayers and also always following my builds!

Toshi

P.S.  As for this Tamiya Corsair, I feel it needs no PE.  But that's just my humble opinion.  Also since this kit has just been released, there might not be any PE from Eduard yet?  

More photos of today's progress.  And yes, those are Scale Aircraft Conversions metal landing gears.  They look great as well as extremely functional.  Thank you for your time into looking at my builds Fellow forum members.

Toshi

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151399853@N05/shares/J5DSEJ

Well Toshi, this one is coming along swimmingly. I like the one wing up idea. Very cool.

BK

Check this out!

https://www.facebook.com/toshiallan.miura/posts/113442652681215

BrandonK

Well Toshi, this one is coming along swimmingly. I like the one wing up idea. Very cool.

BK

 

Thank you for supporting and guiding me.  

Toshi

Mr. Toshi,

Absolutelty amazing work sir, and why am I not surprised. Enjoy my friend and I will be watching until the end. 

Hunter

Mr. Toshi,

Absolutelty amazing work sir, and why am I not surprised. Enjoy my friend and I will be watching until the end. 

 

Love what you have so far. Your last post with the 17 sec. of video made me and my wife get up and "get down"  just like we were in a club !!! (Glad it was  only 17 sec.  .... I can't dance like I use to. ) Pant.. Pant.. I need Oxygen!!

Glad to here Ms. Toshi is on the mend. I will continue sending good Karma vibes your way.

Happy to see you back at the bench. You definitly made the broken wing look like  it's suppose to. As my cat says when it falls of the table..... I ment to do that.

littletimmy

Love what you have so far. Your last post with the 17 sec. of video made me and my wife get up and "get down"  just like we were in a club !!! (Glad it was  only 17 sec.  .... I can't dance like I use to. ) Pant.. Pant.. I need Oxygen!!

Glad to here Ms. Toshi is on the mend. I will continue sending good Karma vibes your way.

Happy to see you back at the bench. You definitly made the broken wing look like  it's suppose to. As my cat says when it falls of the table..... I ment to do that.

 

 

I'm glad that you and the Mrs. got a chance to dance.  It's Definately a good workout!  lol!  Don't worry about not dancing like you used to, I can't even dance according to Mrs. Toshi!  lol!  

As for making the broken wing look's like it's in the fixed position, it took several tries, a few curse words, CA, and a ton of Tamiya putty!  lol!  Thank you for following along on my build.  I'm most honored.

Toshi

Hey Toshi, this build is looking great!  It's great that you were able to take the problem of the broken wing and turn it to your advantage.  I think it will come out looking very unique, and awesome to see the gun bays in the straight wing. 

Cheers, Mark

MrStecks

Hey Toshi, this build is looking great!  It's great that you were able to take the problem of the broken wing and turn it to your advantage.  I think it will come out looking very unique, and awesome to see the gun bays in the straight wing. 

Cheers, Mark

 

The fixed position was the only solution to that.  Even after the thought, how was I going to attach the wing?  Well with a great amount of patience, CA, and Tamiya putty I was able to get things started again.  

I know the F4U-1D Corsair is not suppose to look like this, but that's ok.  It'll Definately make a great conversational piece!  lol!  Thank you MrStecks for supporting my thread!

Toshi

Hey Toshi,

I havent been around much of late, but excellent work on your Corsair.

Keep it up.

damouav

Hey Toshi,

I havent been around much of late, but excellent work on your Corsair.

Keep it up.

 

I've not been around much either, thanks to eclipse chasing and other stuff, but once again, a beautiful build!

Wow, great work Toshi! Very impressed with your problem solving skills going with the wing folded down and gun bay open.  It's an interesting look. 

Hey Toshi,

Missed some of the updates until now.  First off, my prayers are with you and Mrs. Toshi.  Rehabilitation can be a frustrating experience, but very necessary.  I hope she continues to progress.  Glad to hear your kids are so supportive.  You definitely raised them well.

The Corsair is looking GREAT!  The fix for the wing issue is well done.  I figure they must have had one wing up and one down at some point.  This build has been fun to watch, as have all of your builds.

D

bstarr3

Wow, great work Toshi! Very impressed with your problem solving skills going with the wing folded down and gun bay open.  It's an interesting look. 

 

Toshi

Nice to see this corsair with some paint on it Toshi =]. It looks like the Trumpy kit doesn't quite match up with the Tamiya offering but you are definitely breathing some life into it. One thing I've learned over the last couple of years is to not always worry about a kit's accuracy but to embrace the challenge of whipping it into shape so to speak. A good modeler makes good models. =] 

We're getting to watch a good looking corsair. 

I hope you and Mrs Toshi are doing well. I'll keep you both in my prayers. 

ManCityFan

Hey Toshi,

Missed some of the updates until now.  First off, my prayers are with you and Mrs. Toshi.  Rehabilitation can be a frustrating experience, but very necessary.  I hope she continues to progress.  Glad to hear your kids are so supportive.  You definitely raised them well.

The Corsair is looking GREAT!  The fix for the wing issue is well done.  I figure they must have had one wing up and one down at some point.  This build has been fun to watch, as have all of your builds.

D

 

 

Yes I really love the way the Corsair looks.  It took a lot of CA and Tamiya putty to get this thing straight. lol!  

Thank you for the support and read and reply's I've been receiving from you.  It means a great deal to me. 

Yes, this Corsair cant even touch the Tamiya level.  It is nice to put one of these together.   I've tried other brands that make Corsairs this build has been enlightining.  Unfortunrely, I haven't been at the bench. There's just the landing gear and decals.  Thank you for the kind words.

Toshi

Toshi what you and the better half are going though sounds really frustrating. I'm glad you always seem to have a positive attitude, best wishes and prayers and you know we're here for you. 

Looking forward to seeing you get back to your Corsair. 

Gamera

Toshi what you and the better half are going though sounds really frustrating. I'm glad you always seem to have a positive attitude, best wishes and prayers and you know we're here for you. 

Looking forward to seeing you get back to your Corsair. 

 

There's nothing to be negative about.  My philosophy is that if you're negative you'll be miserable.  So being positive is the key to happiness

Don't get me wrong, I cried and cried for a great deal of time, but after that I just wiped my tears and be strong for Mrs. Toshi.  For now, that's all I can do.

As for my Corsair, I've been so busy with all of this stuff, I had very little time for my building of my Corsair.  Sunday might be a good day so far for me to complete my Corsair.

Gamera, you've been a good friend!  Thank you for everything!

Toshi

Watching NFL Red Zone while working on my Corsair, are my favorite things to do.  Here's some progress on this build.

https://www.flickr.com/gp/151399853@N05/Y2dk6H

I still need to prep the drop tanks and rockets.  But this is as far as I got as I'm still caring for Mrs. Toshi and her rehabilitation.  Everything is going good.  That's what life is all about!

Toshi

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151399853@N05/shares/m9iL62

Looking fine Toshi.

I hope Mrs. Toshi recovers completely and quickly so that both of you can enjoy each others company as you always have.

I'm considering getting the Tamiya 1D but it's out of my budget range .. at least for this month. I don't know if it's available yet but one can certainly pre-order it. Mmmmm. Please talk me out of buying it .

Best wishes to you and Mrs. Toshi!

1943Mike

Looking fine Toshi.

I hope Mrs. Toshi recovers completely and quickly so that both of you can enjoy each others company as you always have. Thank 

I'm considering getting the Tamiya 1D but it's out of my budget range .. at least for this month. I don't know if it's available yet but one can certainly pre-order it. Mmmmm. Please talk me out of buying it .

 

You know I can't talk you out of buying the Tamiya Corsair.  lol!  But if you do get it, I'm going to be so jealous of you!  lol!  Thank you for being there for us, it's most greatly appreciate it!

Toshi

jeaton01

Best wishes to you and Mrs. Toshi!

 

Toshi

Here is the completed Trumpeter Corsair.  Although not as accurate as the Tamiya 1/32 kit, the cost of the Trumpeter F4U-1D was half the price of it's competitor.  

Fit and finish is superb and the build was extremely gratifying.  Adding the Big Ed Set is always a interesting addition.  And this kit efficiently utilized almost 75% of the PE.  The other 25% were so small with such complexed assembly procedures in that it was not only too small but not viewable as well.

Other than these minor issues, this kit was a blast in building it.  Decals went on without any fuss and it literally melded to the Corsairs surfaces.  I can strongly recommend this kit for the cost and efficient drafting design except that the cockpit was of a flat design and not a set up like a concave tube design. 

Anyway, I patiently will await for the newest Tamiya Corsair and I will purchase that Tamiya kit when the price goes down.  Until then I want to thank everyone for their input and support!

Toshi

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151399853@N05/shares/f60769

Time and effort well spent!  I really like the clear engine cowling and the glossy blue finish is great!

Very nice, Toshi.  Glossy.

Mopar Madness

Time and effort well spent!  I really like the clear engine cowling and the glossy blue finish is great!

 

The folding wings was trying my patience as one wing broke off.  lol!  I was able to come up with a solution but not what I planned.  Overall, I am pleased with the final product.

I always have enjoyed the clear parts that show off parts of the aircraft.  Visible B-17G, SBD Dauntless, Me 262, to name a few that I've built.  For once, a modeler like myself is able to show their work off.

I'm glad you like the gloss finish as I wanted to depict this particular Corsair as a museum piece.  I have a majority of WWII and modern day aircrafts that are weathered so this was a nice addition to my build collection.

Thank you so very much Mopar Madness for your patronage and the read and replies you've so graciously given me over these past several years in that I've been a FSM Forum member here!

Toshi

jeaton01

Very nice, Toshi.  Glossy.

 

I wanted to depict a museum Corsair amoung the many weathered aircraft in that I have within my build collection.  I guess I wanted just something different.  

Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to comment on my Trumpeter 1/32 Corsair build.  I am very thankful for your reply.

Toshi

Here is a side by side display on my "Wall of Planes" of two very different Corsairs in time line and brand purchase.

Both are 1/32 except that the weathered Corsair is an original boxing of a Revell 1/32 Baa Baa Blacksheep TV version of "Pappy" Boyington's number 86 LucyBelle.  I purchased a sealed version for a very good price point from eBay and built it out of nostalgia.

And lastly, the newest addition Corsair to grace my "Wall of Planes", the Trumpeter 1/32 F4U-1D Corsair painted as if it was sitting in a museum for display "Static" purposes.

Toshi

https://flic.kr/p/YCDbxX

Lastly, the rest of my Corsair collection that have been assembled during my two and a half year tenure of building and being a member of FSM Forums.

By the way, I want to thank everyone for your support in my builds.  This means so much to me and brings tears of joy to me and my heart!

 Two more Corsairs were donated to the local Streetsboro, Ohio VFW.  These two Corsairs not depicted were featured in the Digital Readers Gallery.  They are as follows.

Tamiya 1/32 Birdcage F4U-1 Corsair

Revell 1/48 F4U Corsair

Toshi

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151399853@N05/shares/S8Ma75

I forgot to add for those of you members that are new here.  The Corsairs depicted are as follows.

The single Corsair by itself is the Tamiya 1/48 Corsair

The Multiple Corsair photo is of a 

Tamiya 1/32 Corsair

Testors 1/72 Corsair

and one of those metal photo etch Corsairs. 

Hey Toshi, just got to see the finished pics.  You did a great job on this kit.  I like the idea of it being a museum piece as a change of pace.  You nailed it!  I am still jealous of your decal skills.  Yours always look flawless.

Sounds like Mrs. Toshi is improving, although the chemo can be rough depending on how she reacts to it.  Please send her my best wishes.

D

Beautiful, Toshi. I love Corsairs. Well done!

BK

WOW Toshi, you knocked this one outta the park. I too love the gloss finish. All my best to your Mrs. and I pray for her quick and complete recovery my friend

You did a fine job on this kit Toshi. I can only hope that I'll be able to do half as well on my first 1/32 kit - whatever it is.

May all the strings that hold together sub-atomic particles come together in the most life affirming manner to allow you and Mrs. Toshi to enjoy many, many more years of mutual love and friendship.

OT, I can relate to how much a PITA it is to go through radiation therapy and chemo. I had both the summer after my operation to remove some cancer from my right leg and they put quite a damper on my hiking that season. I did, however, climb Mt. St. Helens the next summer. Still hiking when weather permits.

ManCityFan

Hey Toshi, just got to see the finished pics.  You did a great job on this kit.  I like the idea of it being a museum piece as a change of pace.  You nailed it!  I am still jealous of your decal skills.  Yours always look flawless.

Sounds like Mrs. Toshi is improving, although the chemo can be rough depending on how she reacts to it.  Please send her my best wishes.

D

 

I too really and truly enjoyed depicting this Corsair build as one that is a static museum display piece as you so described.  Not only was it a nice change of pace but it was very difficult to do so.  At least with a weathered aircraft, you have some leeway to make a smidgen of a smudge here or there and yet be able to blend it in.  I didn't realize the gravity of doing a almost perfect gloss paint job.  This was a great challenge especially in Model Master Insignia Blue #4742.  It was very very unforgiving at best.  As for my decals, thank you for such kind words.  I still feel I have a long way to go in that department.  

Mrs. Toshi is getting stronger each day and is very motivated and staying positive each and everyday.  Her first radiation consultation is on October 2. The doctors will then schedule the actual radiation treatment and chemotherapy thereafter.  We can only take this one day at a time as we've never have done anything like this before.  Thank you very much for your support in not only in my builds but especially in Mrs. Toshi's well being.  

Toshi

BrandonK

Beautiful, Toshi. I love Corsairs. Well done!

BK

 

Toshi

Jay Jay

WOW Toshi, you knocked this one outta the park. I too love the gloss finish. All my best to your Mrs. and I pray for her quick and complete recovery my friend

 

Your very kind Uncle Jay Jay for your prayers for a quick and complete recovery for Mrs. Toshi, it's extremely appreciated!

Toshi

1943Mike

You did a fine job on this kit Toshi. I can only hope that I'll be able to do half as well on my first 1/32 kit - whatever it is.

May all the strings that hold together sub-atomic particles come together in the most life affirming manner to allow you and Mrs. Toshi to enjoy many, many more years of mutual love and friendship.

OT, I can relate to how much a PITA it is to go through radiation therapy and chemo. I had both the summer after my operation to remove some cancer from my right leg and they put quite a damper on my hiking that season. I did, however, climb Mt. St. Helens the next summer. Still hiking when weather permits.

 

It is with the upmost positive outlook that Mrs. Toshi and I will pull through this hurdle and that we will spend a many more years together as you so eloquently provided.  Thank you sir!

I did not know that you went through the same treatment that Mrs. Toshi is going to have.  You're an inspiration in that sense.  Going through the radiation and chemotherapy only to climb Mt. St. Helens a year later is an amazing feat in of itself.  You bring us a sense of well being and of hope, thank you so very much 1943 Mike!

Toshi

Hey Toshi, another great build for the books, well done.

You have done a great job of bringing the Corsair to life, just wish I could get motivated to push my variant over the line.

All the best.

Another well done build, Toshi! I need to do another Corsair. The Revell I did years ago needs replaced on The Shelf of Shame.

Best wishes and good health to you and the Mrs. I can't think of anybody who deserves it more than you and your family.

damouav

Hey Toshi, another great build for the books, well done.

You have done a great job of bringing the Corsair to life, just wish I could get motivated to push my variant over the line.

All the best.

 

Hence the one wing folded only.  The kit actually had eight rockets, four on each wings of which was highly detailed that I wanted to assemble and add onto the wings.  But due to the issues I had with the wings or I should say bad luck, I didn't want to try to glue the rockets on the wings only to break them off again.  Let me tell you I tried a dry fitting and the tolerances were so tight I told myself that I'll be pushing my luck!  lol!  Oh well, you try and live another day!  Thank you damouav for supporting my WIP threads.  I am forever grateful for this kindness.

Toshi

DasBeav

Another well done build, Toshi! I need to do another Corsair. The Revell I did years ago needs replaced on The Shelf of Shame.

Best wishes and good health to you and the Mrs. I can't think of anybody who deserves it more than you and your family.

 

Im very excited about building this but at this time as it's a new offering, and the cost is high.  Hence I shall wait a few years and wait till the price drops before I make this purchase of the Tamiya 1/32 F4U-1D Corsair.  Until then, there are many more WWII and modern day aircraft to purchase and assemble!  lol!  

DasBeav, thank you so very much sir for the best wishes and good health to Mrs. Toshi and I.  I am so forever grateful and indebted to you and your wonderful family for this!

Toshi

Hey Toshi that's awesome esp with what you guys have been going though.

Great to hear Mrs. Toshi is doing better. My thoughts and prayers that she will continue to improve.

Gamera

Hey Toshi that's awesome esp with what you guys have been going though.

Great to hear Mrs. Toshi is doing better. My thoughts and prayers that she will continue to improve.

 

Toshi

Very nice Toshi! Super clean and very sexy. You are quite the prolific builder. =]

Toshi,

This is a nice addition to your Corsair collection.  The gloss blue makes it look like it belongs at an airshow.

I too may go ahead and get the new Tamiya kit if the price comes down.  Like either of us needs another 1/32 Corsair.  I currently have two taking up shelf space.

Scott

bvallot

Very nice Toshi! Super clean and very sexy. You are quite the prolific builder. =]

 

Toshi

scottrc

Toshi,

This is a nice addition to your Corsair collection.  The gloss blue makes it look like it belongs at an airshow.

I too may go ahead and get the new Tamiya kit if the price comes down.  Like either of us needs another 1/32 Corsair.  I currently have two taking up shelf space.

Scott

 

Yes, we both should purchase the Tamiya 1/32 Corsair when the price point goes down.  As you said; "You can never have enough Corsairs!"  lol!

Thank you scottrc for always supporting my builds.  You're a great friend!

Toshi

lawdog114

Very nice work Toshi...

 

Toshi

WOW, Allen!! GREAT JOB on that Corsair!! Don't know how I've managed to miss this thread. Love how your builds come out. Very nice!!

Gary

Devil Dawg

WOW, Allen!! GREAT JOB on that Corsair!! Don't know how I've managed to miss this thread. Love how your builds come out. Very nice!!

Gary

 

 

Toshi

Great job Toshi. It looks like a huge model. Glad Mrs. Toshi is doing better.

plasticjunkie

Great job Toshi. It looks like a huge model. Glad Mrs. Toshi is doing better.

 

Toshi