The Official F4U Corsair Group Build 4/01/08 - rolling end date

First off...Daywalker, your 'pits are looking great!  Can't wait to see the rest of the build.

Finally finished my "Big Hog", which I lovingly nicknamed "Little Guinea Pig".  Lot of firsts for me on this kit.  It was my first Tamiya kit, first time using an airbrush (Paasche H), first time using Microsol/set, first time using Bare Metal foil (masked canopy), & first time using Future.

The airbrush took a little getting used to.  I'm not a pro by any means, but each time I shot paint, I felt a little more comfortable.  I loved the Microsol/set solutions, being patient & gentle worked for me.  BMF for masking canopies was a bit of a challenge.  I did have some paint bleed thru.  Also had some residue stick.  Future was interesting.  I read a plethora of articles on this forum looking for tips.  Some had good experience using a heavy coat, others used a few light coats.  I initially tried a heavy coat, but had alot of runs & puddles.  I "erased" the future with some windex.  Next I tried a few light coats, this was the method that worked for me.

Here are the pics:

Thanks for letting me join, this was alot of fun & a great learning experience   I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of the builds.

    The pits are looking good !  Cant wait to see the engines!!

  Sean, Well done!!............Harv

Well done Frank!!!! They look great!!! Can't wait to see the rest of them!

GO STEELERS!!!!

I spent the better part of today in the workshop working hard on my Corsairs.  I managed to finish up the cockpits on both, and must admit I am rather pleased with them.  I decided to try something a little different of them with the seatbelts.  Rather than have them laying neatly on the seat, I posed them throw over the sides of the seat to suggest either the pilot threw them off after landing, or perhaps the ground crew put them like that to ease getting in for the pilot.  Thought it might be easier to strap in with the belts off to the side instead of under his bum!  Either way, I like the way they look.  I also added a leather map case to the right console, and scratchbuilt a radar scope for the night fighter in lieu of a conventional gunsight.  I painted the interiors dull dark green and black, as these were the colors specified for these early Corsairs.  Hope you like!

DrewH wrote:

Daywalker wrote: Drew- PM inbound!  Oh what the heck do you want now   J/K - what's up?  Ooooh, that ............ again huh? paint it black

LOL, YESSIR!  Painting it black now sir.

Seriously, thanks for the help Drew!

I have almost finished the office on my two Corsairs, just need to finish painting the seatbelts and I will post some pics.  Hopefully tomorrow night or Monday.

Daywalker wrote:

Drew- PM inbound!

 Oh what the heck do you want now

J/K - what's up?  Ooooh, that ............ again huh? paint it black

Drew- PM inbound!

Fred- Sorry work has been so busy!  Hopefully, you'll find some quality Corsair time soon.

Sean- Stunning office!  That really looks the business my friend.

Summit wrote:

I am glad to see the PE fret is almost empty.

Yes, that is a glorious day when you see that I garuuuuuuunnnnnteee! Looking Great!

Just thought of an idea that I will try! I haven't got the tail wheel in yet ,soooooooooo, will try and see if I can shove something in to push out the rudder a bit through the mounting hole so it won't be so noticeable at least. Whew, not so anxious now! That's if it works!

Jeff- your progress is looking good, by the way I saw the pics of your new Work Area

Richie - too Bad about the Battle Damage but it looks like an easy fixer. I cant wait untill I can get my fuse sealed up. Yours is looking Fantastic- on the downhill run...

Ok update from the Chief - my pita (no not a typo) is shaping up, how I have longed for the day when I am not making a miniture toaster to go on the side of the pit.

I am glad to see the PE fret is almost empty.

Great work, everyone

Work has been working me triple time the last few weeks.  I haven't had time to model anything

-Fred

Here are a few pics. The first one is of the damage to the vertical. You can just make out the offending cracks made by the pressure of the clamp. Just aft of the vertical you can just make out the area of the tailcone. I think with a lil sanding and filler it will pass inspection.

And now for the good news. It went together well though just the seams to fill and sand really. I'll feel much better once I fix the tail as best as I can. Enjoy!

Here is what I have so far. Sorry for not posting anything but I have been a little busy with moving and working on another build. Please excuse the crappy photos. I couldn't get the camera to focus up close on the 'pit no matter what I tried. All comments are welcome.

I also have a bunch of other parts painter interior green just didn't see any point in posting them. Thanks for looking.

Regards,

Jeff

Summit wrote:

Free to a Good Home - I have a Duplicate F4U Corsair in Action by squadrron /signal publications # 145. I would like for someone that Truly wants this for research on building their Corsair for this GB to get it. If your looking to trade or sell it dont bother contacting me. PM me if interested. I will check PM's by time recieved and also the GB member list. Yeah the pic is blurry, I didn't feel like getting the tripod out.

If it's still available, I would love to take this off your hands..about to dive into my "birdcage" for this GB and could use some extra research.

Mark

Thanks Frank. Glad to hear from you. As a matter of fact cut my finger this morning working on the wheel wells. I sanded the snot out of the resin wells like some suggested but still no fitty. So the wings will be locked "down" Oh well (get it..."well") But thats about it for now. Glad to finally see some posting, and building going on here..........Harv

  Sean, I`d take you up on the book, but you`ve already been too kind I`m sure somone else here can use it.

Free to a Good Home - I have a Duplicate F4U Corsair in Action by squadrron /signal publications # 145. I would like for someone that Truly wants this for research on building their Corsair for this GB to get it. If your looking to trade or sell it dont bother contacting me. PM me if interested. I will check PM's by time recieved and also the GB member list.

Yeah the pic is blurry, I didn't feel like getting the tripod out.

that Sean!  Glad you found your way back.

Harv- Glad to see you're still here!  How's the 1/32 bird coming along?

I tried something a little different on my -1 and -2 but am not happy with it, so I need to repaint the office and start over.  Very busy at work this week so it'll probably be the weekend before I toouch them again.  I hope to have WIP updates soon!

Harv, your that 1/32 only guy right ? PM me. OK I see some really nice completed Corsair's and some very fine ones under construction. So here I am the Chief Slacker reporting in with an update. First let me give you all some really good advice - Never remodel your Hobby room with uncompleted projects and spend the summer away from home. I cant tell you how hard it has been to refind everything.Enough talk I have spent the morning building PE pedals for the pit. I kinda wish I would of left the kit supplied one's on now. Back to the bench and try to  get caught up !

Looks great, Richie.  Still having a hard time believing it's all 1/72, though

-Fred