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

All I've found is that Joe Foss, being a USMC Pilot flew F4Fs then transitioned to Corsairs. Yeah, I couldn't tell if it's a F4F or a F4U, pics to close....(if he had any stick tome in F6s, I haven't read it...yet.)

here's another one, odd, but another one..   http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://modelingmadness.com/WarplaneColors/39/39.jpg&imgrefurl=http://modelingmadness.com/WarplaneColors/index.htm&h=446&w=850&sz=43&hl=en&start=84&um=1&tbnid=M0M2C98FlnNNPM:&tbnh=76&tbnw=145&prev=/images%3Fq%3D%2522Joe%2BFoss%2522%26start%3D80%26ndsp%3D20%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN

6th bird down

You picked a good one, the data out there about Joes' Corsair is scant at best, he made his claim to fame in the Widcat, so tehre is hardly anything out thre about his other mounts.

 (Just putting both links on one post.)

http://0000a22.previewcoxhosting.com/jfbio.html

about half way down.....a mono-color bird.

Well, if the pic in that link is any bit accurate, then he flew in a tri-color F4U-1A.

-Fred

Thanks for your research, guys! 

Ken 

Here is my "generic" Corsair.  I couldn't decide how I wanted to mark it, so ----- I didn't.  Maybe I will later.  It has an Eduard zoom cockpit and I added some brake lines, otherwise OOB.  For the antenna wires, I borrowed some of the wife's metallic black embroidery thread, tied a washer on one end, and dipped it in Future a few times.  It stiffened sufficiently to make a decent wire I think.  Paint is Tamiya AS-8 Navy Blue (rattle can) with coat of Future.  I didn't like the real shiny finish, so I top-coated with MM flat clear acryl.

Thanks to all of you guys for inspiration and some good ideas and advice.  Daywalker - I hope you don't mind my using your worn fuel tanks.  Drew - thanks for the advice about the unfolded wing build.  I had a little trouble with the right wing fit, but not too bad.  This is my fourth build and it turned out pretty fair.  I'm not in the "pro" class with you guys yet, but I'm reasonably happy with my progress.

Thanks again,

Ken 

Ken that looks absolutely wonderful!!!!!! I think I would leave it as is, as  pre-delivery plane ready to leavr the factory! GREAT BUILD MATE!!!!!!

Cheers, Richie

Ken,

Great build...flawless bird!!

Mark

Beautiful bird, Ken.  I like the lack of markings - it's a brand new bird that hasn't been assigned yet.

Display it proudly

-Fred

  Ken, you did great, my freind! You build like a pro. Thanks for the pics.

  I`m suffering yet another set back. The Aires whellwell set (for the Trump) I`ve been trying to fenese` into this Revell just wont work Its too short. too thick and I just cant get it done. I stopped on it so I wouldn`t destroy any parts.. Does anyone want to trade something for this set? Its really nice..for a Trump model!! Any way I called Great models and ordered the Lone Star set for the Revell, but it will be 4-6 weeks!!( special order). So mabey I`ll try working on the engine. Hope THAT goes ok.............Harv

Harv-

Sorry to hear this one is taking it's toll on you.  Hopefully, things with it improve sooner than later.  Hang in there mate, it'll get better soon!

Thank you all for your generous comments    (and for sharing your wealth of knowledge).   It seems like it took me a long, long time to complete.  This one joins my two F-51Ds and T-33 on the shelf.  Time to get back to my ANG builds - probably a T-6 or F-102.

Ken 

Hey guys!!  Can't believe I'm still working on my cockpit....Picked up the Eduard PE for my "birdcage" and it's taking a long time..never worked this detailed before....it's amazing how some of those PE parts like to fly off into space..never to be found again...oh well...there goes a lever...oops lost a dial....Hope to finish it and post a picture soon...

Mark

Hi all,

Been busy and off the boards for a while.

Ken -- nice, clean build, very good work!

I've not started on my entry yet. I ordered the cockpit and wheels a month ago but just heard back from GMW today -- the cockpit is still out of stock and they're delaying dispatch till it comes in. Hey-ho -- better than the package gone missing, as I feared it might have!

Cheers,

TB379

Nothing from you guys for 2 whole days?  That doesn't sound right...

-Fred

Gigatron wrote:

Nothing from you guys for 2 whole days?  That doesn't sound right...

Sorry, sorry - just wrapped up another build, so it's back onto the Corsair until she's done!

Hope to get more of my "birdcage" cockpit done tonight...still dealing with these PE parts.  The work is tedious but well worth it already...

Mark

  I hope all had a good weekend. I had 1 whole day off. Did chores and got to build alittle. Here ar a few pics

First pic is just painted. The second is dirtied uped and with wires. The 3rd pic I need all of your oppinion Does the push rod look to be right size?? Too big or too small? Please let me know what you think............Harv 

Hi guys I've been off board for personal reasons for the last little while but thought I had better check in and see how things are going.

Ken, nice clean looking bird you've got there congrats.

Harv those push rods look just fine to me.

Cheers

Harv, the push rods look about the right size , but my only criticism is you don't have enough wires there. Each cylinder has 2 plugs. Just my otherwise its shaping up nicely!

WB Darson!!!!

Cheers, Richie