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

kenjitak wrote:

Please don't leave me off! Remember me? I still want to do the Special Hobbies 1/48 F2G in the red and white 57 livery.

Sorry Ken.  It's easy to forget people when it comes to running these things.  You have people coming, going and changing their minds.  I'm lucky I remember to get anyone on that list .

But you're on there now, so you're safe .

-Fred

Please don't leave me off! Remember me? I still want to do the Special Hobbies 1/48 F2G in the red and white 57 livery.

DrewH wrote:

Sean, this is what I use here and it is perfect for aircraft. It's cheaper than most others and has more features on it also. For building one plane with etch, I would not likely buy it. You choice though, just my opinion. Cheers

Drew, I had a note from Julie from the Small Shop wanting me to Convey their Thank You to the "Canadian Modeler" for recommending their Product !

Summit wrote:

Gigatron wrote:   Yup, I ordered The Bug today as well.  Maybe now, I'll be able to make actual 90* bends in PE instead of "close enough" -Fred   Fred, mine showed up today. I am really impressed with the workmanship, now only if the worker will be able to master using it.

 Sean, I'll give you the same tips I got from the original designer when I bought mine at IPMS Seattle show two years ago.

First, take a fresh razor blade and run it across some fine sand paper. You want to just take the edge off so it won't cut you. the main reason for this is to prevent damage to the base during use. It's also handy to know if when you pick it up wrong

Second, to line up you piece, push the head down - don't use the screw knob, that way the "wiggle" room in the head can be utilized to help you line it all up. Once you have it pushed snug and lined up, tighten the cap just enough to hold it down. Now make the first fold 3/4 of the way up (if it's a 90 deg bend). Once you have done that, loosen the cap and re-position the part - you'll notice it is further back than when you started - then finish the bend running the blade across material like you are using your piece as a straight edge cutting the base (where the dulling the blade comes into play) pushing against the part to make a tight bend.

If you need more, shoot me an email and I'll try to help. It's a good idea to practice with some scrap brass shim shock to get the hang of what I am saying.

Cheers

Gigatron wrote:

Yup, I ordered The Bug today as well.  Maybe now, I'll be able to make actual 90* bends in PE instead of "close enough" -Fred

Fred, mine showed up today. I am really impressed with the workmanship, now only if the worker will be able to master using it.

alwright guys,

i,ve been checking out this thread for  the last couple of weeks.

looks like i'm in on this one.

fred- could you put me down for a tamiya 1/48 f4u1-a

thanks.

jason

Bruce I checked the site I usually go to for down loadable kit instructions, but there was nothing there for the Hobbycraft F4U-4.

Guys I received the set of generic USN/USAAF late war seatbelts yesterday but I have decided to order a set of Ultracast replacement wheels for the kit as well because the ones supplied by Hasegawa look a bit anaemic.

Just as a note, this will be my first ever Corsair (I don't count the ones I did when I was 12) so I'll be looking to you experten for guidance.

Cheers

Hello,

I have built a number a Corsairs for my collection, and while at Walmart a few months ago, stumbled across this 1/32 scale 21st Century kit for $7.99.  After paying over $30 for the ancient, overwarped, full of flash Revell kit last year, I could only expect the worst for $7.99. 

Not a bad kit at all.  Kinda thick in the wings, and some modifying here and there to cover up screw holes. But this should be a fun one to relax and put together fro this build.  So count me in.

I still don't know how I going to paint it, my other two 1/32 F4Us are tri-color, so maybe all blue, but to me, it is kinda blah.

I also picked up the 1/32 Zero to play dog fights with when my wife is out of the house.

 Regards,

Scott

Have at it, Frank .

Just make sure to post some pics of this frankenstein corsair as you go.  I'd be interested to see how well (or if at all) parts from different kits go together.

-Fred

dirtball wrote:

Frank, I love it! Very, very cool ................Harv

Thanks Harv!  I added it a couple of days ago, have wanted to for a while but finally did.  The Corsair is my first love when it comes to aircraft.  I still remember watching the show "Baa Baa Black Sheep" with my Dad back in the '70's, and falling in love with those planes.  WOOHOO!!!  Can't wait to start building!

Drew- Something tells me you will contribute A LOT during this GB!

Fred- I have a quick question.  WHile browsing through my parts stash for a resin seat, I came across the remains of a previous Tamiya Corsair I had tried to build but botched it partway through.  I salvaged what I could (the cockpit and engine) and other misc parts that had been cleaned up but not finished.  Is it OK to use these in my build here?

Gigatron wrote:

Summit wrote:  DrewH wrote: Sean, this is what I use here and it is perfect for aircraft. It's cheaper than most others and has more features on it also. For building one plane with etch, I would not likely buy it. You choice though, just my opinion. Cheers  Drew, Thank you for the linky. After endless hours internet searching , reading reviews I decided  on The Bug. Main reason it is machined out of Aircraft Grade Good Old Fashioned Aluminum   Now to patiently wait by the Mailbox....     Yup, I ordered The Bug today as well.  Maybe now, I'll be able to make actual 90* bends in PE instead of "close enough" -Fred

Wow, your welcome guys. I like it lots and don't think you'll be disapointed.

'Least I was good for something in this build.

dirtball wrote:

Frank, I`ve been meaning to ask. Where did you get your corsair badge? Its awsome!!....Harv   Also, your welcome my friend

Harv,

Do you mean the actual GB badge, or the one in my signature line?  The one in my signature is a smaller version of a print I have by Stan Stokes.

 Frank, I`ve been meaning to ask. Where did you get your corsair badge? Its awsome!!....Harv

  Also, your welcome my friend

   Good day all. Found this pic and thought all would like it...............Harv

Summit wrote:

DrewH wrote: Sean, this is what I use here and it is perfect for aircraft. It's cheaper than most others and has more features on it also. For building one plane with etch, I would not likely buy it. You choice though, just my opinion. Cheers  Drew, Thank you for the linky. After endless hours internet searching , reading reviews I decided  on The Bug. Main reason it is machined out of Aircraft Grade Good Old Fashioned Aluminum   Now to patiently wait by the Mailbox....

Yup, I ordered The Bug today as well.  Maybe now, I'll be able to make actual 90* bends in PE instead of "close enough"

-Fred

  Well i got my 20mm Hispano's ordered, i also found a couple pairs of 500 pounders from true details, unfortunately they were out of 1000 pounders. i also got some 100 pounders to carry under the wings instead of rockets since i wasn't able to find any besides the British WWII rockets, a weird load out i know but think about it.... it's a El Salvadorian F2G, who knows what kind of load out they would have on it.

Count me in for a Hasegawa 1/48 F4U-4. i was looking through aftermarket weapons for rockets for my F2G and found a 1/48 set from accu mini with bombs, rockets, depth charges, torpedos, etc... so i'm going to make a fictional Corsair V for Anti-Submarine Warfare, i might even modify the cowling to fit in a R4360 Wasp Major.