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

Well,

 Only one more day, Monday, and then we can start?  I am just itching to get into this 21st Century kit.  It looks like a lot of fun.

Scott

Hey fred you can also put me down for a Revell F4U-4 I just got it.

Thanks for including me. Here are some photos of a Tamiya 1/48 F4U-1D I built OOB a few months before discussion started about this GB. There is nothing else that looks like a Corsair!

OK Guys

Being at the A**E end of the world has its advantages there is only 4 hours 55 to go so  I get the jump on the yous fellas'.

Can't wait and by the end of the build I should have figured out how to

a) post photos

b) post the GB logo

Go well guys and Gals

Chris 

That's a mighty fine lookin' bird, ken

Ok, for those of you not on the a$$-end-of-the-world , get ready to roll.  With all of you people chompin' at the bit, I expect to see plenty of progress pics and idea swappin', cappice?

-Fred

Well gents my calendar reads April 1st so I believe we are GO!

I'll be shaping plastic in a week or two.  F4U-5N of VMF(N)-513 Flying Nightmares, Wonsan Korea, December 1950.  

Semper Fi,

Chris 

I tell you guys there is nothing better (well almost nothing) than coming home from work and finding the postman has left me a nice little parcel .

Here is the Eagle Strike decal sheet I'll be using for this build.  Ridleusmc (Chris) I pretty sure I'm going to settle on the black Marine Corps bird as I reckon that will look cooool.

I have the same decal sheet, so I guess we'll be building the same aircraft.  I don't mind.  The sight of an all black Corsair is cool.  Do you have any idea on how to weather a flat black aircraft?  I like to preshade, but that might not suit this all black bird.  I guess I could use black and a very dark grey.  Any ideas?

Semper Fi,

Chris

I just picked up that same decal sheet last week too.   That black one sure looks mean!

Here are the pics of the cockpit and prop I'll be using, from a failed attempt last year.  Looking forward to building another Corsair!

Chris I found this feature on Hyperscale and I really like the way the modeler has finished his Corsair so I was thinking to try and get the same type of finish on mine.  Have a read and let me know what you think.

http://hsfeatures.com/features04/f4u5njh_1.htm 

Frank, love the front office, I hope your next one turns out just as nice.

Ken apologies but I didn't make mention of that very nice dash 1D she looks sweet, I'll be looking forward to see what you put in for this build. 

Thanks Darren! 

That HS feature is actually what prompted me to buy the decal sheet!

Ok, boys - the day is finally here, so get to work.

And as luck would have it, I'm in the middle of working on a Bearcat since I discovered a new NMF application.  Hopefully, I can get started on my corsair by the weekend.  My girl is working this weekend, so I'll have plenty of time to build

Guys, the black bird looks killer, but be careful with a true flat black basecoat.  It takes a lot of weathering to make it look right.  I suggest trying some Floquil Tarnished Black.  It's a very dark grey - like a sunbleached black.  You can see it on my P-61

It looks black, not so dark that it hides all the detail.  Just something to consider.

-Fred

Hi all,

I have the same squadron in Superscale, in 1:72 and 1:48 -- sounds like there are going to be a few all black birds built this year. I've been toying with the idea of a modern-day show restoration-style depiction, in high-gloss black... It would have the virtue of being unusual, at least!

TB379

ridleusmc wrote:

Do you have any idea on how to weather a flat black aircraft?  Any ideas? Semper Fi, Chris

Chris, I would try using light gray or white pastels to get that oxidized look. Nice thing about pastels ~ If you do not like how it looks clean up is really easy. 

Still going back and forth what I want to model for this build.  I'm interested in modeling a "Black Sheep Squadron" corsair but LOVE the "birdcage" F4u-1.  I know Black Sheep used these but can't seem to find any decals.  Any help?

Mark

It didn't really matter what number I modeled because from what I understand they all used planes that were available and working.  They didn't have an assigned plane.  I'm not a fan of the red outlined insignia...i love the earlier first tour markings.  I really want to pull off a sun-bleached weathered aircraft.

Mark

Ok, I will pass this little tip on to those of you building the Trumpeter 1/32 . As you have found the engine is pretty complex ~like about 94 parts. The "rocker boxes" take up 54 seperate pieces. After trying to hold and assemble one that was enough. By the way I am assembling my engine halves with rockers on and then will paint. Unlike the instructions show for the last step.

Step 1 ~ After making a rocker I decided to make a jig. So I found a piece of scrap Basla and pressed the rocker down to leave an indention. Step 2 ~ I then removed the rocker and cut out the indented area.(outlined by an ink pen for photo)

Step 3 ~ I then had a saddle to place two rockers in Step 4 ~ Glue the oil tube on and your ready for the next, This really works out great as when you go to attach these to the top of the cylinders the oil tube will need to be slightly bowed upward. So having these pre glued and set takes the Headache out of the project.

  And E`r off and running!! Here is the Lonestare exaust. Cut the kit flat part out. Also my tanks I robbed from my 1/32 P47. They`ll work great! Hope your all enjoying your first day........Harv

Ssssssshhhh, Frank or you will jinx the rest of us....    I feel for you, I can not tell you how much stuff my floor eats . My Hobby room has Old (I mean really old) tounge and groove. There must be enough parts down in those cracks to start a small country Luftwaffe ! As soon as I finish removing my Model railroad - New Floor time with office type carpet. 

Well one thing for sure, Im glad I decided to PE for the first time in 1/32.....what are these guys thinking using it in 1/72  

Hope you find your part or can scratch build another   Just curious, was there a "sonic boom"  or just your exclamation ?

LOL Summit!  Figures, I have a small box FULL of 1/48 Tamiya parts but not another one of those.  Luckily, it should be fairly easy to fabricate a new one from sheet stock.

As for PE, even the 1/32 and 1/48 stuff scares me a little, 1/72 is for MASOCHISTS!!!

I am not sure if there was a sonic boom, as my explatives were too loud to hear over!