bigbadbadge Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 (edited) Hi all I am wondering if anyone produces a kit of the above, as it looks like a very interesting looking aircraft. The RAF had one for evaluation in 1933 and would love to build one. If anyone could point me in the right direction I would be grateful. Thanks in advance Chris Edited July 19, 2015 by bigbadbadge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Chris, The only kit I am aware of is a 1/72 vacform O2U Corsair by Esoteric Models; it is long out of production, but they turn up on that famous internet market all the time at pretty reasonable prices. I have one- it is an outstanding kit, with decals, plastic strut stock, and decals, but is the floatplane version, and I believe the V66E evaluated by the RAF had spatted, fixed landing gear. Looks like the spats and struts would be easy to source from some other kit or scratchbuilt, as they are very simple in shape. I have attached a link to a Russian website that has an excellent photo of the example you want to build. Good luck! Mike http://aviarmor.net/aww2/aircraft/usa/vought_o3u.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 Hi Mike Thanks for the info and link to the images that is brilliant, I will check out the auction sites. Thank you. All the bestChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I have an old Aeroplane Monthly article on the one tested by the RAF, if you're interested. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leyreynolds Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 There's a 1/72 resin kit from Alliance models. You should also be aware that there are several differences between the various Marks of Corsair and info' on these is not all that clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Chris, Looked at my Esoteric kit and it does come with either float or wheel undercart- you would have to make the spats yourself, but they do look very similar to spats found on some Italian or Japanese aircraft, so you might be able to find good substitutes; perhaps Val, Babs, or Cr32? I found a set of scale 3-view drawings on the 'net, and I have posted the link below. Scroll down to find V66E, click to open the drawings and click again to see a larger image. Hope this helps. There were a lot of permutations of the Corsair I, as pointed out. but I think the Esoteric kit has the correct airframe for the V66E. (Now you've got me thinking conversion of my kit!) Mike http://richard.ferriere.free.fr/3vues/V-3vues.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 Hi All Thanks for the heads up and info Hi Chris , Thanks for your kind offer, I would be interested in seeing the article if possible, but will need to look at finding one first a search yesterday evening revealed none at the mo which is okay as I am waiting for stuff to sell before I have the money to buy one anyway. I will make contact soon. Thank you. Hi Mike Thanks for the info and link. I will check those out, I did see them on a google search but did not click on at the time, thanks for adding though. That is a good idea using the spats form others will have a look into that or scratching a pair, I also have a Novo Wallace that I would like to make some spats for too one day !!! Thanks again all All the bestChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Well, if you ever do need it, just let me know. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 Thanks Chris All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leyreynolds Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Thanks for the link - it may help me sort out which models the Chinese used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 Hi Mike Had a look at the plans for the V66E and O2U and there are quite a few differences between the two, will have to have a good think about this one as I have only scratch built small parts before, although it may be the closest aircraft I can get. Thanks for posting that link though that has really helped clarify a few things. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 (edited) Hi All I have been taking another look and the O3U - 3 Corsair looks similar and the Corsair SU2 looks very similar differing in the tail, rear observer, gunner position but the main wings appear to be correct (slightly swept back upper and lower and on the Airfix tribute forum there is one of each built from the same Esoteric Kit. The parts are include for both. Thank you all for your help in pointing me in the right direction. I have put a wanted ad in the wanted section for the O3U-3 Corsair 2. All the bestChris Edited July 23, 2015 by bigbadbadge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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