Killingholme Posted July 1, 2012 Posted July 1, 2012 Hi all, I'll be building a F4U-5 in 1/72 by Revell. I don't know why I bought this, but I think I might have got it to build a FAA Corsair but only realised later that the 'dash-5' was a postwar version of this aircraft. The Kit is a mixed bag really- I'd say 'almost' a modern kit. Plus: engraved detail quite fine Good cockpit out of the box- relief on panel and consoles Fit seems good so far Interesting subject matter- for a mainstream kit. Radar for a -5N included (but no decal option) Negatives: Poor engine. Only one bank of cylinders, way too small in diameter and quite softly moulded. no tailwheel well detail poor seat Pylons included, but no ordnance to hang from them- the mean-spirited buggers! I'll not comment on overall accuracy of the kit because I don't know enough about it. Anyway- sprue photos. (Apologies for the painted areas- I almost forgot to take these pictures!) This is strictly OOB build in order to clear from the stash. So the cockpit came together very quickly- just added paint and masking tape belts. should be fun little build. Will
Deon Posted July 1, 2012 Posted July 1, 2012 Corsair is my second favourite aircraft and I don't have the revell kit so I shall watch this with interest
Killingholme Posted July 1, 2012 Author Posted July 1, 2012 Well that was quick!! I forgot just how quickly a 1/72 WWII fighter kit can come together when you don't get bogged down in adding any detail! Positives: No problems with fit at all. The wing/fuselage joint is particularly well camouflaged. Negatives: I have noticed that the exhaust cutouts are very shallow and don't include any depiction of the exhaust stubs themselves. This is a function of the rear cowling being moulded as part of the fuselage halves. This sort of cheat reminds me of the old revell/monogram kits fromt the 70s. Indeed, I'd say that this defect is probably the most visually detracting error in this kit. The moulding of the rear cowl integral to the fuselage means that besides the lack of exhaust detail the cowl flaps don't look like separate sheets of metal standing subtly proud of the fuselage. On reflection, this whole area really mars otherwise nice surface detail. Compared to the Tamiya F4U-4, this is quite crude. Shame it's the only game in town. The moulding of the engine does look awful! I think £4.50 spent on a 'Quickboost' resin engine would be almost a no-brainer. Guess I don't have a brain then... Overall though, it's an OK kit. It just makes me think it's been spoiled for the sake of a hap'th of tar... ________________________________________________ On the basis I will have this kit finished in the next week, I'd like suggestions as to what kit I can purchase that would complement a Korean War F4-U5? I am interested in Close Air Support operations during the Korean War. How did the Marines support their Corsair operations? Did they use light spotter aircraft (like the Vietnam era Bird-dog) or even helicopters? Suggestions welcome! Will
Killingholme Posted July 4, 2012 Author Posted July 4, 2012 Painted and glossed ready for decalling. I sprayed 'Klear' for the first time (overcoming my fear of jamming my airbrush solid!) Really impressed with the ease with which it can be applied and the control of the sheen- anything from satin to full gloss depending on how 'wet' it gets. Will
SaintsPhil Posted July 4, 2012 Posted July 4, 2012 Wow you're going some! First to gallery? Ive gone the other way with my floor polish based gloss coat (Quickshine in my case) and opted for brushing. I could never seem to get the hang of misting it properly! Phil
Killingholme Posted July 5, 2012 Author Posted July 5, 2012 Most of the decals on. I've done my usual trick of forgetting to paint the undercarriage doors at the same time as the airframe (and on this one they need 'Buzz' number decals too). Every single bloody time I do this!!! ______________ I think I might do Aeronavale Helldiver used in Indochine for my next build. Same period- different war! Regds, Will
robw_uk Posted July 5, 2012 Posted July 5, 2012 I've done my usual trick of forgetting to paint the undercarriage doors at the same time as the airframe (and on this one they need 'Buzz' number decals too). Every single bloody time I do this!!! thats my trick... trying to remember this time to do the white interiors all at the same time...
Bertie McBoatface Posted July 6, 2012 Posted July 6, 2012 (edited) I've done my usual trick of forgetting to paint the undercarriage doors at the same time as the airframe (and on this one they need 'Buzz' number decals too). Every single bloody time I do this!!!Will I used to do that often. I realised that I was so relieved that the aircraft was finished that I thought it was all over! Now I do the odds and ends first. It also helps when the airbrush gives trouble, often at the beginning of a session; I only have a simple shape to clean up. The bits you have done look very good, if that's any consolation. Edited July 6, 2012 by per ardua ad ostentationem
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