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Completed Trumpeter 1/32 Vought F4U-1D Corsair with Big Ed Set

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Posted by Jay Jay on Saturday, August 5, 2017 8:55 AM

WOW your office looks terrific ! Yes

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted by Greg on Saturday, August 5, 2017 11:01 AM

Jay Jay

WOW your office looks terrific ! Yes

 

Just what I was thinking. 

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Posted by Toshi on Saturday, August 5, 2017 11:02 AM

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

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Posted by UKguyInUSA on Saturday, August 5, 2017 3:01 PM

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

 

Cheers Beer Beer

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Posted by Toshi on Saturday, August 5, 2017 6:22 PM

UKguyInUSA

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

 

Cheers Beer Beer

Martin Big Smile

 

LOL!  Thank you UKguyinUSA.  

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

Cheers!

Toshi

 

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Posted by Toshi on Saturday, August 5, 2017 6:25 PM

Preparing to assemble the fuselage.

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Posted by Toshi on Saturday, August 5, 2017 8:07 PM

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Posted by plasticjunkie on Saturday, August 5, 2017 8:27 PM

That is one sweet looking pit Toshi! Beer

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Posted by shamoo on Saturday, August 5, 2017 8:32 PM
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

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, August 6, 2017 3:22 AM

plasticjunkie

That is one sweet looking pit Toshi! Beer

 

Thank you plasticjunkie.  I really must confess in that it's due to you and Forum members that I try to immolate your models.  

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

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, August 6, 2017 3:39 AM

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
 

Thank you shamoo.  I highly recommend this kit for the money.  If you want to build the Corsair of Corsair's, get the 1/32 Tamiya Corsair.

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

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Posted by damouav on Sunday, August 6, 2017 5:14 AM

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

Keep'em coming.

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

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Posted by JOE RIX on Sunday, August 6, 2017 7:12 AM

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.

 

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, August 6, 2017 12:12 PM

damouav

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

Keep'em coming.

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

 

Thank you damouav.  I get my inspiration from members like you and fellow forum members.  I Definately will keep'em coming!

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

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, August 6, 2017 12:19 PM

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.

 

 

Mr. JOE RIX, thank you for such kind words.  I am most humbled.  My progress and inspiration comes from members like you of whom continuously support my builds.  I am extremely greatfull for that!

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

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Posted by Keyda81 on Sunday, August 6, 2017 1:52 PM

Nice job Toshi!  The cockpit looks amazing!

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, August 6, 2017 3:31 PM

Keyda81

Nice job Toshi!  The cockpit looks amazing!

 

Thank you Keyda81.  It has a lot of PE in it due to the Eduard Big Ed Set.  That really helps visually.  I like the direction your maurader is heading.  Thank you for coming along my Corsair thread, I really appreciate it!

Toshi

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Posted by lawdog114 on Sunday, August 6, 2017 7:01 PM
Looking great Toshi. Gotta love these big scales...

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, August 6, 2017 10:04 PM

lawdog114
Looking great Toshi. Gotta love these big scales...
 

Thank you for the kind words.  All of my last five builds have been in 1/32 scale.  I just love the way 1/32 looks.  My only problem  that my wall is getting full.  

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Posted by Toshi on Monday, August 7, 2017 11:41 AM

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

 

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Posted by Toshi on Monday, August 7, 2017 12:08 PM

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

Toshi

 

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Posted by Model Maniac on Monday, August 7, 2017 12:39 PM

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

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Posted by Toshi on Monday, August 7, 2017 9:33 PM

Model Maniac

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

 

Thank you Model Maniac.  The Eduard Big Ed Set really helped.  It enhanced the kit.  

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

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 6:58 AM

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

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 2:28 PM

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

Thanks for looking!

Toshi

 

https://flic.kr/p/Xmmf5K

 

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Posted by plasticjunkie on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 6:26 PM

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.

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Posted by JOE RIX on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 10:59 PM

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.

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Posted by Got Plastic? on Thursday, August 10, 2017 9:47 AM

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.

Chris

 

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Posted by Toshi on Thursday, August 10, 2017 2:17 PM

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

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Posted by Toshi on Thursday, August 10, 2017 2:24 PM

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

 

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