corsaircorp Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Hello dears, Here we go for the second sailor's bird as I promised . I started this one far back in the '90, can't remenber, divorced and moved twice since that time. Whatever, it was the FG-1 Corsair from Hobbycraft, well almost since.... I put a MDC kit for FAA corsair at least, part of it A Verlinden Pratt P-2800 A mixed batch of parts from Verlinden, Aires and Renaissance resin kits. Fleet Air Arm radio from MDC Renaissance wheels and elevator. Let's see, The fuel tank came from MDC too. I had modified the engine cowling, the panels, the undercarriage and so, and so.. To make her looking more like a Corsair. I cut the wing tip after a plan from AM Can't remember what has been modified, corrected, re-modified. Since I got sometimes connection problems, I post this, then I follow on. Because wasting your work is not amusing at all 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 So, here is the story behind that kit, It was back in 1994, we had a commemoration in a town, A policeman, a friend of mine asked for some model WW II related for that occasion. As I was involved in an IPMS chapter, I arrange the whole thing. The prez of our club show a Fw-190 from the Eismeer geschwader. An old man came up, look at the Focke Wulf with attention and... start to cry. I cared about him and asked if I can do something to help, He just said, "Boy, I actually flown this Aircraft" adding "Can I buy it ?" The owner of the kit refused to sell it, If mine, I surely would have find a deal or sort of... But our president was not a fine lad at all, as I experimented it month later. I had a very fine conversation with the old man, as a POW, he decided to stay in Belgium after his term as a forced laborer. But back in 1944, he was a pilot in the Luftwaffe, flying Focke Wulf in Norway. Around April, he was asked to make a test flight in a Wurger after an overhaul. Did'nt check guns or ammo, everything was quiet, weather was good a real pleasure flight in fact. So he decided to paid a visit on the fjord side, since from above it was pretty scenic. The day was not the best at all As he was heading for the fjord, he noticed a flight of Stuka far away, then the idea was following her way... Wondering, what the hell are these Stuka doing here ?? So he have a more attentive look... since some of the Stuka seem to came on for him Then as he said himself " these Stuka has no Wheels and they seem to be fast" Very fast in fact, far too fast for a Stuka at all. He was alone, in a FW-190 maybe unarmed, he did his best... He fled back to his base. First encounter from the few ones of the Luftwaffe with my favourite Aircraft. I told the old man that his Stuka were in fact british Corsairs, and that he has been clever in gettin' away. Let's have some family snapshots ?? Hi Bro, did you have experienced a wing circumcision??? 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 Following with some comparison, and less of not so funny gag And now Fleet Air Arm family album, I know, the RJ's baby is from MTO, but just for the fun of it. The same difference in between a Corvette and a Triumph TR5 Both are fleet fighter but the Corsair is born as such. Ok Gents, hope that you enjoy my Corsair as I enjoy her ! Paints were once again Xtracrylics, I really like since it's really glossy, I put the decals on it I work with oïl paints and turpenthine. Next one will be heavy, not navy related at all and will be on RFI in a month, depending on the time I'll have. See you later and thanks for your comments. Sincerely. Corsaircorp 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyby Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Very nicely done and a great story to go with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I do love the Corsair in that scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Great looking Corsair(s)- particularly like the two together... and and a great story. Thanks for posting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Lovely corsair well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I love your paint finish Corsaircorp. A very handsome model. Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Very nice! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janremco Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 The Cirsair is looking good in the Fleet Air Arm colors. Jan Remco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 What a great background story,beautifully complimented by the kit.love it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 38 minutes ago, stevej60 said: What a great background story,beautifully complimented by the kit.love it! Thank you for the kind words, I will start the Fw-190 in a few weeks, but the Barracuda is on her way. Thank you again. Sincerely. Corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Great Corsair and great story. I personally like building to themes gives a better collection I think.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Hi, this was a fine story, an incredibly lucky pilot, and some great models you built! Outstanding!!! JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Very nice indeed. Pretty much my favourite Corsair scheme & you've done it beautifully. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 Hello Dears, The old german pilot, stayed in Belgium as i said it above. He worked as a mechanic and owned a little garage, later he became a Ford dealer. Never told of his background, my friend the policeman just know that he has been a german soldier, no more... I really like that kind of man, whatever the side they fought the war, Something has to be done for their country and they just did it. I will never judge such a man and when you're lucky enough and clever enough to listen to what they had to say. To me that's a pure happiness. Thank for the kind words. Sincerely. Corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Very nice collection indeed. I hope the old guy managed to get a replica of his aircraft. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Beautiful work. I'd love to build one some day. You have done a stunning job. Great story too. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 you have done a great job on your Corsair with a great story to go with it. Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Lovely Corsairs (and Seafire)! I love the look of the Corsair with the flaps down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 On 14/03/2017 at 23:34, Buzby061 said: Very nice collection indeed. I hope the old guy managed to get a replica of his aircraft. Pete Hello Pete, I don't know, little bit later, I go to his garage but he has ceased his activities and get retired. I search for him, since in between I did bought an Hasegawa Fw-190, would have build her for him. When I finally found his home, he has passed away. So I don't know, I was sad. Sincerely. Lovely Corsairs (and Seafire)! I love the look of the Corsair with the flaps down. Hello Cookenbacher, Lot of surgery, since Hobbycraft flaps are wrong and no detailled at all. The next Hobbycraft Corsair is on her way, and about surgery... For her, it will be an old californian rock star. Except that botox is replaced by putty, but the amount of it will be equivalent. At least Sincerely. Corsaircorp 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Hi there, Nice clean models there. Do you know the English idiom "making a silk purse from a sow's ear"? It describes the work you have done on an old kit to make it look so good. I like the stories too. If the Wurger model had been mine, i would have given it to the old guy for nothing and considered it a good deal. I made a Beaufighter for a veteran once and though I never met him (I worked with his daughter) I still get a good feeling when I think of it. Don 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 1 hour ago, per ardua ad ostentationem said: Hi there, Nice clean models there. Do you know the English idiom "making a silk purse from a sow's ear"? It describes the work you have done on an old kit to make it look so good. I like the stories too. If the Wurger model had been mine, i would have given it to the old guy for nothing and considered it a good deal. I made a Beaufighter for a veteran once and though I never met him (I worked with his daughter) I still get a good feeling when I think of it. Don Hello Don, I totally agree, would that Fw be mine, I would have been glad to offer it. I already did it too for a friend of mine, less fun for me since he did serve on a self-propelled Howitzer. But the pleasure is the same on the 2 end of the deal.. Hope that my next silk purse will look even better than this one. Thank for the kind words. Sincerely. Corsaircorp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Hello Dears, I did bought another Corsair today, already smuggled. Will make a Marines one I will never amend myself and stop buying kits. And I'll make my first SMW this year, Mrs CC know that I won't make it back empty handed Sincerely. Corsaircorp more than ever PS, I already found a little not so local retailer who still have a Tamiya Birdcage... And an Academy low back Mk XIV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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