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Tamiya 1/32 F4U-1D Corsair

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  • Member since
    February 2022
  • From: Adelaide
Tamiya 1/32 F4U-1D Corsair
Posted by BattleTweety on Friday, December 1, 2023 3:05 PM

This kit was a real gem. Its a top of the range 1/32 Corsair and its every bit the quality for the price I paid for it. If you're going to splash out on something that will really provide a centrepiece for your collection, you can't go past this one. I thought the Tamiya 1/48 F-14A tomcat was good... this is better..
Detail - Incredible
Fit - perfect
Instructions - Excellent
Decals - too thick, cartograf are better (only flaw for Tamiya kits damn them...)
Challenge - requires patience but its a very enjoyable build
Result - Very satisfied

For the paints I've used a mix of Tamiya XF17 Sea Blue, XF8 Flat Blue and XF2 Flat White in about a 5:2:1 ratio.
The assembly turns out to be multiple kits in one.
There is the cockpit assembly



There is the engine assembly, which I added some fuse wire to as the kit didn't reflect all the pipes that are quite prominent for radial engines.



The undercarriage


And the final finished product.








Its been a very pleasing build and being a carrier aircraft I didn't give it the typical pacific island hard weathered look, just a bit of rough marks here and there. I hope you enjoy viewing as much as i enjoyed building.

cheers

BT

Tags: 1/32 , Corsair , F4U-1D , Tamiya

On the neverending quest for the perfectly built model kit.

  • Member since
    March 2013
Posted by patrick206 on Friday, December 1, 2023 5:16 PM

Hi, B.T.

Your Corsair is an exceptional build, a fine tribute to a great warhorse. The office came out really well, the finish compliments your efforts and your build quality is first rate.

Thanks for the photos and details, I enjoyed seeing your well turned out model.

Patrick

  • Member since
    June 2023
Posted by burrito king on Saturday, December 2, 2023 9:52 AM

Hi BT, that is an amazing and inspirational build. I am returning to the hobby after a long break, and I will be looking at builds like yours for ways to improve. The cockpit, engine, landing gear, paint, and weathering are awesome. It's also interesting to see the impressive results from Tamiya acrylic, which I am planning to try on future builds. Thanks for sharing!

fox
  • Member since
    January 2007
  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Saturday, December 2, 2023 5:42 PM

Outstanding build BT! Toast Toast Toast 

That pit and engine are amazing. Great photos too!

Stay safe.

Jim Captain

 Main WIP: 

   On the Bench: Artesania Latina  (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

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  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Northern California
Posted by jeaton01 on Saturday, December 2, 2023 11:11 PM

That's a very well made model!

John

To see build logs for my models:  http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

 

  • Member since
    February 2022
  • From: Adelaide
Posted by BattleTweety on Sunday, December 3, 2023 12:55 AM

Thanks everyone for looking and for your very generous comments, its very much appreciated. I'm building a 1/32 P-51D Mustang next and will post here when its done.

cheers

BT

On the neverending quest for the perfectly built model kit.

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