Lawzer Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) Not sure if this is really fit for an RFI but... Bought the kit "slightly started" and "all parts believed to be there". Understatement on both counts. tail wheel, gear doors (4 parts out of 6) missing. Fuselage glued along with (seriously) bent tail. Wheel hubs missing. wings glued...oh the bullet type shape aft of the tail just gone. And broken arrestor hook... Anyway, for 7 quid you takes your chances. And I forgot to chop of 4.2mm from the wing tips so this is in effect an FAA machine in RNZAF wings..... Ho hum.... For some reason it would NOT take a wash (oil or MIG) - think it may be down to a very skimpy application of the gloss coat.... Still - I'll hide it at the back of the shelf - only swmbo and the dogs look at it - and I've already told the dogs that's how an FAA corsair SHOULD look..... (PS the paint around the canopy is still drying - honest!) Edited September 18, 2017 by Lawzer 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 It doesnt look all that bad Lawzer 👍 ... may not be 100% accurate but its still a Corsair 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Well it looks like a Corsair to me Looks it was fun to build - so what's next onto the cutting mat??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Nothing wrong with that. Plus you finished it, which is more than many of us do! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 It looks like a FAA Corsair to me, 4.2mm is neither here or there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Looks good. Luke the RN camouflage scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share Posted September 19, 2017 (edited) 13 hours ago, BIG X said: Well it looks like a Corsair to me Looks it was fun to build - so what's next onto the cutting mat??? Fun - yeah in a sadistic kinda way it was. Or is it masochistic? Can never remember the difference! I think I would do another of these kits - fit is pretty nice and detail not too shabby......I'd just make sure all the bits were in the box next time Next for the chop, the plastic that's nearly as old as me Haven't got too much more done. Given the cockpit and cockpit parts a primer coat and got some new teeny weenie drill bits to drill out the vents under the nose... Now, where's my magnifying specs gone...... Edited September 19, 2017 by Lawzer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 I like it Lawzer. Don't think my Revell Corsair will make it here. I managed to snap both canopy parts when holding them for painting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share Posted September 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Vinnie said: I like it Lawzer. Don't think my Revell Corsair will make it here. I managed to snap both canopy parts when holding them for painting. Sadly this kit is one with a one piece canopy.....even though it still came close to getting split on more than one occasion 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old thumper Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Well done, it looks great. I also have a number of second hand kits with parts missing, while being a pain in the bum it can make for an interesting challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Nicely done! Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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