Fatboydim Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 This is the 1/48th scale Tamiya Vought F4U-1A Corsair. The markings are from Superscale Decals sheet number 48-501. 'Big Hog' VF17, USS Bunker Hill. Aeromaster paint was used for the main colours. After looking at photos of Corsairs coming into land, I changed the following:- I cut the main undercarriage into two sections, and rejoined them using a small diameter twist drill bit as an extension to represent the undercarriage hanging down. The hook was lowered. I cut the rudder from the fuselage, and reattached it slightly to the right which compensated for the engine torque during landings. The horizontal stabiliser was removed and reattached slightly up. I used lead foil to represent the pilots harness over his shoulders. The Eduard Corsair zoom set was used for the instrument panel, cockpit detail and some of the undercarriage detail. Lowered flaps option come with this kit, so I didn't need to touch these. The base is Perspex, painted black from underneath. I made this model when it was first released in 2000. I still don't know why I didn't do anything with the propeller. Maybe I should have waited for the motorised version that followed shortly after. Thank you for looking. Joe 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Really nice, your figure its brilliant. Cracking stuff Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doozer1974 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Great stuff again, FBD! I've got this kit ready to make a start on soon, and hope to do it a similar level of justice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Nice work FBD, extending the landing gear and moving the control surfaces gives it an edge. Nice base too. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Very nice indeed! ....you've managed to capture the moment, and the build itself is really sharp. Cheers, Dave. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 Thank you all very much gentlemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stosh65 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Absolutely lovely. Top job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 Cheers Stosh65, thanks a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairystick Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Crikey! You have been busy with your modelling. Lovely work indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 Hello Paul, I made this one about 15 years ago. I was up the loft today and saw it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowlevelraf Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Nice job mate Really like how she's presented! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 Many thanks lowlevelraf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleet Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Brilliant work on that, lovely details. You should make a follow up job showing it go nose first into the flight deck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcclure Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Lovely work Joe. That stand is super - really sharply cut and put together. Very professional looking and great for adding some drama to the scene. Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 Brilliant work on that, lovely details. You should make a follow up job showing it go nose first into the flight deck Thank you Fleet. That could explain the propeller not working with a dead stick landing Hello Roger, many thanks. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Very well done, I like the extended U/C subtle and very effective. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pascal JMW Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Very Nice corsair ! Well done ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 Thank you both very much Leonl and pascal JMW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 That's a different way to display the model! Very nice looking Corsair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toms111s Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I love it, the way you have displayed it really brings it to life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 Thank you HL-10, and thank you also toms111s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I like that very much. The stand is very pretty as well as the model. I generally make mine out of wood and wire, but I think I shall steal that design for my own use! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 I like that very much. The stand is very pretty as well as the model. I generally make mine out of wood and wire, but I think I shall steal that design for my own use! Your very welcome, and thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalako Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Nice work lad, though a little bit too "clean" for my taste. Corsairs used to get very dirty, very quickly! Keep up the good work!!! Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 A beauty and what a great way to display it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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