Joss Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) Hi guys, Planning on building this one. Might be tempted to splash out on some goodies for it as I've not really worked with resin so thought of turning my hand to it. Looking at some ultracast wheels and maybe the vector cowl flaps? http://www.ultracast.ca/products/Vector/48%20Scale/VDS48-047/default.htmcan anyone recommend this or any other after market. I don't intend on opening up the engine or guns just want to increase model detail Looking forward to getting this one underway!! Cheers Joss Edited April 2, 2016 by Joss 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisk Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Great to see an other Kiwi Corsair being built. The Ultracast wheels and Vector cowl flaps will certainly enhance you model nicely. But if you add detailed cowl flaps, you may also add a detailed engine. Vector make a stunning replica. Aires also make a replacement wheel bay and cockpit set. Many think they are a waste of time and money. I love them and I will certainly incorporate them in my build, but then, I am a resin junky! It is your call at the end, but there is plenty of stuff to enhance you build. Cheers, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwaterous Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) Hi Joss, The tamiya kit is fantastic, and the resin goodies aren't really needed to make a nice model. That said, the vector cowl will make quite a visible difference. The wheels in the kit aren't really horrible, so replacing them is only going to make a minor change in the look of the final model. The vector engine is amazing, however I'd say that it is more suited to a build with an opened up front end. Whatever you decide to do, I'm sure it will be a good build to follow. Cheers, K Edited February 9, 2016 by kwaterous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joss Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 Thanks for the info guys! I've placed an order for the cowling and the wheels. The engine looks good but as k says I might leave it as I'm gunna have the cowling on so much of the detail won't be visable. I'm considering the ultracast flaps set and maybe even the Eduard photoetch... So much to choose and I'm meant to be saving for my holiday! I'll be watching your build peter to see all of them resin goodies and interesting colour scheme! Thanks k hopefully I don't mess it up! Joss 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 i definitely recommend the Ultracast wheels. I'm interested in using Eduard's this time because i like the Firestone cruciform tread pattern. Still patiently waiting for Barracuda to come up with theirs..... -d- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joss Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 i definitely recommend the Ultracast wheels. I'm interested in using Eduard's this time because i like the Firestone cruciform tread pattern. Still patiently waiting for Barracuda to come up with theirs..... -d- Hi David thats good know as I've got the ultracast ones on their way.Are the Eduard ones the ones from the hellcat boxing? Joss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Hi David thats good know as I've got the ultracast ones on their way. Are the Eduard ones the ones from the hellcat boxing? Joss Yes. Eduard bills them as for the F6F Hellcat, but the wheels were interchangeable between F4U and F6F. What i don't know is if any modification is required to the Eduard socket, to accept the Tamiya axle. -d- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joss Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 Yes. Eduard bills them as for the F6F Hellcat, but the wheels were interchangeable between F4U and F6F. What i don't know is if any modification is required to the Eduard socket, to accept the Tamiya axle. -d- Cool thats good to know for the next one i do! I have the hellcat kit but never glued the wheels on (theyre a circle slot on jobbie),so i can test them on the corsair when I get home and take some pics for you if you would like?Joss 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwaterous Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Yes. Eduard bills them as for the F6F Hellcat, but the wheels were interchangeable between F4U and F6F. What i don't know is if any modification is required to the Eduard socket, to accept the Tamiya axle. -d- Tamiya axle is keyed to make sure the wheels line up nicely-could cause an issue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 so i can test them on the corsair when I get home and take some pics for you if you would like? Joss It would be wonderful if you could do that Joss. I'm interested in getting the data point. -d- Tamiya axle is keyed to make sure the wheels line up nicely-could cause an issue The key on the Tamiya axle can be cut away without difficulty, but it then rests with the model builder to get the alignment and camber correct. -d- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 (edited) Hey Joss, if it helps satisfy your curiosity here are some pics of my previous Ultracast tyres... Plus, a little bit of eye candy. -d- Edited February 11, 2016 by David H 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joss Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 Hey Joss, if it helps satisfy your curiosity here are some pics of my previous Ultracast tyres... Plus, a little bit of eye candy. -d- Sorry about the wait been abut busy! Here's the pictures; Go from left to right it's the ultracast, Eduard and the kit one. (Apologises for the bad painting) I can't wait to use the ultracast they look very nice one your models! Joss 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Thanks Joss!! -d- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joss Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 Stupid question does anyone know what interior colour RNZAF corsair were painted, was it zinc chromate same as the us aircraft or grey-green?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) Hi Joss, RNZAF F4U's were stock standard USN colours, so the cockpit would br standard US Interior Green, other areas of the aircraft (interior wise) would be most likely Green Zinc Chromate (especially in cowling) and/or Yellow Zinc Chromate. Wheel wells , again standard for the time (exterior colour) so Non Specular White. Pilots harness standard US type at that time (1944). Radios standard US SCR type -RNZAF was attached to US Navy at the time. Hope that helps? Regards Alan Edited February 13, 2016 by LDSModeller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joss Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 Hi Joss, RNZAF F4U's were stock standard USN colours, so the cockpit would br standard US Interior Green, other areas of the aircraft (interior wise) would be most likely Green Zinc Chromate (especially in cowling) and/or Yellow Zinc Chromate. Wheel wells , again standard for the time (exterior colour) so Non Specular White. Pilots harness standard US type at that time (1944). Radios standard US SCR type -RNZAF was attached to US Navy at the time. Hope that helps? Regards Alan Many thanks Alan that helps a lot Cheers Joss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 There's also a discussion somewhere about the use of Dark Dull Green as a cockpit colour on US Navy aircraft, might be worth looking up. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joss Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 There's also a discussion somewhere about the use of Dark Dull Green as a cockpit colour on US Navy aircraft, might be worth looking up. John OK I'll go check that out to you know what website it's on?Cheers Joss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 I think there's one somewhere on BM. You could also try the IPMs Stockholme site which has some good stuff on interior colours. Good luck John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Dull Dark Green (approximately FS 34092) would be appropriate for Birdcage Corsairs built by Vought. Brewster and Goodyear probably followed suit. Interior green seems to have come online somewhere in F4U-1A production. -d- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joss Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Would I be correct in assuming the zinc chromate (most likely yellow) was over painted in insignia white and that no trace of it should be seen other than where chips and wear has occurred? Cheers Joss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joss Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Actually started this now! Not much just got the cockpit glued together and the cowling stuff removed from their casting blocks. The resin seemed soft so I took my time! The kit cowling was cut to take the front resin part! Thanks for looking Joss 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Would I be correct in assuming the zinc chromate (most likely yellow) was over painted in insignia white and that no trace of it should be seen other than where chips and wear has occurred? Cheers Joss Hi Joss, Probably Non Specular white (could be Insignia White), and depending on when in your airframes' life you are planning to model, you may get some ZYC showing here and there. RNZAF SU (Serving Units)/Ground crew are alway drilled in preventitive maintenance, and keeping their aircraft in good (as far as possible) flyable condition. If ZYC did satart to show through, it very probable that anti corrosion touch ups were carried out -Coral dust was quite abrasive. Regards Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joss Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 Little progress has bee made just lacking the time recently. I've just been finishing of the resin cowling (pictures to follow) But I managed to paint it yellow zinc chromate woops...! Ive been adding stretched sprue to the engine to try and liven it up First time doing it so not sure how good its gunna look. Not 100% accurate but going for a realistic look. Hi Joss, Probably Non Specular white (could be Insignia White), and depending on when in your airframes' life you are planning to model, you may get some ZYC showing here and there. RNZAF SU (Serving Units)/Ground crew are alway drilled in preventitive maintenance, and keeping their aircraft in good (as far as possible) flyable condition. If ZYC did satart to show through, it very probable that anti corrosion touch ups were carried out -Coral dust was quite abrasive. Regards Alan Thanks Alan you've been a great help with info! Thanks Joss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joss Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 Going about wing construction the none standard way. Hopefully eliminate that fit issue on the top of the wing! Hopefully get abit more done tomorrow ☺ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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