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

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Posted by Gigatron on Friday, June 27, 2008 10:01 PM

Well, here she is, ready to spend some time in the paint shop

 

I haven't fully decided on a new paintjob or one that's been faded.  I really want to try a faded paintjob since seeing JWB's faded 21stC corsair.  But I'm hesitant as I really don't know if I could pull it off.

-Fred

 

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Posted by dirtball on Thursday, June 26, 2008 1:21 PM
   YES SIR... put everything aside this morning, did all my wifely chores and had some bench time. The 105 is put on hold once again(as usual) and did some more work on the time consuming pit.(my own fault for being a detail freak). No pics because not much to show, but at least I`m working on the corsair!!..........Harv      OH yea ....bump.....
"I once shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I`ll never know!"
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Posted by Gigatron on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 8:56 AM

She came out great, Chris!  Despite any problems, she's a beautiful bird.

 

I was finally able to get some work done last night, after not being able to do anything for a few weeks.  I had to rip off the rocket mounts because Tamiya's instructions are as clear as mud.  Turns out the front pair were on backwards and I ended up destroying them in the removal process.  So I had to (poorly) scratchbuild them out of styrene.  I'm hoping they'll be hard to notice, once they're painted.

But now, I'm a few pieces of masking tape away from painting.  I just have to mask off the wheel bay openings and then it's paint time.

-Fred

 

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Posted by mark983 on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 2:39 PM

Just started again on my "Birdcage" after a couple weeks of non stop family stuff!!...Graduations, swim lessons, golf camp...wow...love the summertime...anyway...just wanted to let you all know I'm still around....I've been keeping up with everyone's progress...keep it coming..keeps me motivated to battle on...

Mark

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Posted by DrewH on Monday, June 23, 2008 7:55 PM
 Daywalker wrote:
 ridleusmc wrote:

All my builds have little faults, there's no "Perfect Model" on my shelf.

Same here Chris!  Every one in my display case has it's share of errors, boo-boos, and the like.  I keep telling myself that I do it intentionally so that if they are ever stolen, I'll be able to identify them! Whistling [:-^]

Well, it makes me feel better about it. Wink [;)]

Seriously, it helps to motivate me to do better, and serves as a reminder to where I have been.  I can look at them and see the improvement on each one, and it makes me want to do even better next time. Thumbs Up [tup]

If I ever make a perfect model - I'll quit right then and there! Wink [;)]

Take this plastic and model it!
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Posted by Daywalker on Monday, June 23, 2008 7:24 AM
 ridleusmc wrote:

All my builds have little faults, there's no "Perfect Model" on my shelf.

Same here Chris!  Every one in my display case has it's share of errors, boo-boos, and the like.  I keep telling myself that I do it intentionally so that if they are ever stolen, I'll be able to identify them! Whistling [:-^]

Well, it makes me feel better about it. Wink [;)]

Seriously, it helps to motivate me to do better, and serves as a reminder to where I have been.  I can look at them and see the improvement on each one, and it makes me want to do even better next time. Thumbs Up [tup]

Frank 

 

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Posted by simpilot34 on Sunday, June 22, 2008 9:49 PM

There's another reason for the pics Ken, PROGRESS! That is very important, altough not as important as knowing your still here of course. She's looking great so far! The gear are looking fine from what I can see!Thumbs Up [tup]

Cheers, Richie

Cheers, Lt. Cmdr. Richie "To be prepared for war, is one of the most effectual means of preserving the peace."-George Washington
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  • From: Kennewick, WA
Posted by kbuzz01 on Sunday, June 22, 2008 8:03 PM

Nice build, Chris!  That's one mean looking bird with all that armament.  Thumbs Up [tup]

All you folks are really doing the Corsair proud! 

Here's a pic of mine for no reason at all except to show you guys that I'm still here.  Cool [8D]

 

Ken 

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Posted by dupes on Sunday, June 22, 2008 4:35 PM

Chris - just got to check out your bird...looks pretty darn solid to me! Big Smile [:D]

Always gotta love lots of ordinance. Wink [;)]

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Posted by ridleusmc on Sunday, June 22, 2008 12:57 PM

Thanks guys,

I'm glad you like it.  It looks particularly mean sitting on my shelf. 

All my builds have little faults, there's no "Perfect Model" on my shelf.  I try not to sweat them too much, but I do like to be a little critical of my work.  It helps me improve. 

Thank you all for you input and encouragement during this build.  That's what makes GB's cool.  I can't wait to see more progress shots and finished models from you guys. 

Semper Fi,

Chris      

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Posted by jeaton01 on Sunday, June 22, 2008 8:36 AM
I think it came out very well, Chris.  The tiny faults that bug you when you finish a model fade pretty quick and then you will see it as the rest of us do right now.  It's a great representation of a Korean War Corsair.

John

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

 

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Posted by simpilot34 on Sunday, June 22, 2008 8:31 AM

Very, Very Nice Chris!!!!!!!!! She's Beautiful!!!!!!!!!! Well Done!!!!!! Congrats on finishing!!!!!Bow [bow]

Cheers, Richie

Cheers, Lt. Cmdr. Richie "To be prepared for war, is one of the most effectual means of preserving the peace."-George Washington
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Posted by Daywalker on Saturday, June 21, 2008 11:51 PM

 dirtball wrote:
   Chris, my friend. I beg to differ with you. I think your build is defently SHOW worthy. Dont be too hard on your self. You had problems and still did very well. The fact you didn`t give up is high prayse enough. Thanks for the pics. Since you have time left, why dont you start another?.......Harv

Sign - Ditto [#ditto]  I love it!  Well done Chris, not an easy bird to model but I think you nailed it.  Well done! Thumbs Up [tup]

Frank 

 

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Posted by dirtball on Saturday, June 21, 2008 11:42 PM
   Chris, my friend. I beg to differ with you. I think your build is defently SHOW worthy. Dont be too hard on your self. You had problems and still did very well. The fact you didn`t give up is high prayse enough. Thanks for the pics. Since you have time left, why dont you start another?.......Harv
"I once shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I`ll never know!"
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Posted by ridleusmc on Saturday, June 21, 2008 11:32 PM

Thanks Harv, thanks Fred,

I'm calling her done.  She fought me at every turn.  The decals could have turned out better.  The spine cracked and had to be sealed and retouched.  There's even a crack in the canopy.  It's a very good kit, but I think I was off my game.   However, even with the problems, I think it turned out looking good.  It's not a show bird, but it'll look nice on my shelf. 

Time to start cleaning the workbench.

Semper Fi,

Chris 

 

 

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Posted by Gigatron on Friday, June 20, 2008 1:47 PM

Great looking bird, Chris.  You should be very proud Thumbs Up [tup]

Progress on mine has been so slow, it's almost non-existent.  Between having to work weekends and the humidity not allowing me to paint, I've been forced to work on tiny little sub-assemblies that hopefully won't interfere with painting or assembly.

-Fred

 

 

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Posted by dirtball on Friday, June 20, 2008 12:44 PM
   WOW, thats one BBBB!!( big black bueatiful, babe). Shes looking GREAT! Even with all your probs, you`ve managed to do it justice.Thanks for the pics, and dont stop.........Harv
"I once shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I`ll never know!"
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Posted by ridleusmc on Friday, June 20, 2008 12:38 PM

Hey fellas,

Thought I'd show my progress, which has been slow.  However, she's coming together.  I never did quite work out all of my decal problems.   Plus, I broke her back.  The spine seem cracked from behind the pit to the vertical stabilizer.  I re-sealed it, and touched up the paint.  However, it's not going to be quite right.  Oh well, she's looking pretty good considering the problems.  I'm going to include a pic of my paint test scrap.  You can see the progression from too much flat to just right. 

Semper Fi,

Chris

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Posted by dirtball on Friday, June 20, 2008 2:16 AM
 BUMP into the night!!,,,,,,,,,Harv
"I once shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I`ll never know!"
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Posted by darson on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 1:06 AM

Thanks for the info Ritchie but I should have stated in my post I'm looking for a 1/48 engine.

Also I've done a bit more research on the web and for my eyes the visual differences between the two engines are too great, so I'll stick to the one that Hasegawa supplies.

Cheers

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Posted by simpilot34 on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 11:30 PM

Darson, I have a QB engine for my -5 and the number is QB 72 100. Don't know exactly what model it is. Just says its for a -5 if that helps. Engines and things catalogue has specific models for different planes. A -32W is listed for the -5. Smile [:)]

Cheers, Richie

Cheers, Lt. Cmdr. Richie "To be prepared for war, is one of the most effectual means of preserving the peace."-George Washington
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Posted by darson on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 10:45 PM

Guys I am thinking of replacing the pretty basic hasegawa F4U-5N engine with one from quickboost but the closest match I can find is for the F4U-4B.  Just how close visually are the engines from the dash 4B and dash 5N Corsairs and could I get away with the "wrong" engine?

TIA

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Posted by Daywalker on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:50 PM
 Gigatron wrote:

Thanks, Frank.

What book is that from?  I want to see if I can find it locally and get a good look at that picture.

You're quite welcome Fred!  The book is called "The Time Capsule Fighter", and the Corsair featured in it is stripped down to it's original WWII era paintjob underneath.  A fascinating book with TONS of great photos.  I consider it a MUST for the Corsair enthusiast! Big Smile [:D]

Frank 

 

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Posted by dupes on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 3:34 PM
Ahh, it's the Tamiya kit, F4U1/2. Doing the 1 option. Smile [:)]
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Posted by Gigatron on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 12:44 PM

Hey dupes,

I'm pretty sure the area where the gunsight is mounted is flat black for anti-glare purposes.  The other area, I'm not familiar with.  Which bird are you building?

-Fred

 

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Posted by dupes on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 12:17 PM

Quick question (I'm sure one of you guys know the answer) -

Where does the "interior green" paint stop? I'm thinking specifically about the areas underneath the canopy where the gunsight is attached, and under the 2 side windows behind the pilot's headrest. Still IG, or fuselage color for those two spots?

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Posted by dirtball on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 12:01 PM

    John, if I haven`t already told you your corsair is great well....its great! I cant believe some are done with thiers already!. Today is the first day in a couple of weeks that we dont have family or friends staying with us. Trying to get back to "normal". But need to get back to my work bench and do some modeling!!. I`ve missed it terrably. Split my time between the 105 and my corsair. Havent touched either in almost 3 weeks. Hopefully I can post some shots by next weekend...............Harv

   Oh, and happy Fathers day to all you "muthas" Mine was the BEST I`ve ever had!!!
 

"I once shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I`ll never know!"
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Posted by Thunderbolt379 on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 8:49 AM

Hi Jeaton,

I see -- yes, that would be an excellent improvement, dropping the elevators to suggest an unlocked control stick (did the Corsair have a surface-lock of that sort? The P-51 had a plunger-lock on the stick to immobilise the surfaces at zero-position).

No colour change on the edges of the surfaces simplifies things. I've looked at your build and compared the flaps to photos of the real deal, and it strikes me the sides of the flap segments are 'open,' rather than closed units -- is this correct? Hobbycraft moulded them as two-part slabs with closed edges, which feels all wrong.

I like the idea of using layers of primer to create the stripping, through a little careful masking -- thanks, I think I'll give that a go!

I'll start with the engine, the detail level is Hobbycraft, not Quickboost, but what the hey!

Cheers,

TB379

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Posted by Gigatron on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 7:56 AM

Thanks, Frank.

What book is that from?  I want to see if I can find it locally and get a good look at that picture.

 

And if anyone has any other pictures, feel free to post.  This resin gun bay is giving me fits.  Aires makes some great resin, but their instructions stink.

-Fred

 

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Posted by jeaton01 on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 12:58 AM
TB, the flaps on the Tamiya kit are separate, 6 flap sections.  What I separated was the elevators from the horizontal stabilizers.  For the rib impressions I would just tape off those areas and spray on a few layers of primer instead of using plastic.  The ribs should not be too pronounced, more of a visual effect than a physical one.  I don't think the Corsair had red markings on the flaps, seems like in those days it was more a dive bomber thing on the speed brakes.  Never seen anything but top and bottom colors on F4U, F4F, or F6F flaps.  Red on SBD's and SB2C's dive brakes.

John

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

 

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