corsaircorp Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 6 hours ago, 72modeler said: CC, In 1/72 the only accurate Corsairs are the ones by Tamiya, with the old Hasegawa kits also being very accurate for the versions they released- birdcage, -2, -1A, and -1D. Tamiya also did the same variants, and I have been hoping that they would keep going and do them all up to the AU-1, but so far, no cigar! If they did, it would be like a license to print money! Italeri tried to get too many variants out of one set of molds for their later Corsairs, with the net result being none of them were accurate for the variant they were boxed as. I have been toying with how to do an F4U-1C, along with @Corsairfoxfouruncle, using in my case, a Tamiya kit and scratchbuilding the 20mm cannon and putting in the correct case/link slots,,, a pretty easy conversion, actually, and I found an old Microscale decal sheet that has markings for -1C's! Mike FWIW, the old Hasegawa 1/72 Corsairs are actually very accurate, but have simplified cockpits and incorrect cockpit floors, which didn't appear until the F2G and F4U-4, and no belly bombing observation window on the birdcage and F4U-2; the wheel bays are too shallow, but are easy to fix. and the prop hubs are undersized on all variants and lack the bolts. All boxings have the open flap step, which is only correct for the F4U-1D, I believe, but all can be made into nice models and the Hasegawa kits are very cheap at vendors tables, except for the F4U-2 boxing, which had a radome, cooling air intake for the generator, and suppressed exhausts, which seems to in the same category as rocking horse poo! Well the 1/48 offering is a bit better... But not whithout issues... The belly of the HB -4 , the wings of the HB -5 Now, when you look at the modifications I did .... A Corsair a year is a good rythm... I tried to put the PW in the cowling With the the flap ring installed, and it get through easily... So I glued the flap ring on the cowling and then, I'll thin the flaps and detail it, because the ring is really fragile... Now, Look at that beast of a Corsair !! I think that I'll finish a Corsair this year... Then turn my attention on this old project of a XF4U... Almost done in fact... Old Hobbycraft Corsairs are good enough for such a job... A F4U-3 May be.... Why Maybe ??? I already planned it .... More to come soon... Sincerely. CC 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Yowzah! Your F4U-5 is coming along nicely, CC! The later Corsairs are much better represented in 1/48, for some reason. I think I recall somebody did a very nice XF4U-1 a while back, but I don't recall the scale; I have always wanted to do one in 1/72 as well as the XF4U-3, which looks pretty nasty with that big scoop and supercharger- surprised there wasn't an aftermarket conversion for that one, to the best of my knowledge. What markings will your F4U-5 have? Mike Just in case you don't already have it... http://tailspintopics.blogspot.com/2013/09/vought-xf4u-1-corsair.html Here's a conversion http://www.ipmssd.org/images/Gallery-Aircraft_1-48/DW_XF4U-1/DW_F4U-1.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 9 hours ago, 72modeler said: Yowzah! Your F4U-5 is coming along nicely, CC! The later Corsairs are much better represented in 1/48, for some reason. I think I recall somebody did a very nice XF4U-1 a while back, but I don't recall the scale; I have always wanted to do one in 1/72 as well as the XF4U-3, which looks pretty nasty with that big scoop and supercharger- surprised there wasn't an aftermarket conversion for that one, to the best of my knowledge. What markings will your F4U-5 have? Mike Just in case you don't already have it... http://tailspintopics.blogspot.com/2013/09/vought-xf4u-1-corsair.html Here's a conversion http://www.ipmssd.org/images/Gallery-Aircraft_1-48/DW_XF4U-1/DW_F4U-1.html Coooool !!! Great Thanks Mike !! My work is based mainly on 3 different books... And a lot of pics !! I will now see what I missed with these 2 threads... So far, I only used an Hobbycraft Corsair and some parts not used in other builds... 2 Tamiya Corsairs for the conversion... Hum Quite expensive... And No, I never found any conversion for these 2 rare birds in any scale... The paint scheme will be a VC-3 bird but not the one of Bordelon Sincerely. CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 Hello Gents !! As I already told it in my Mustang's thread...It has been an evening for repairing my own goofs... And I'm able to do some... Ahem... See, taking notes that start by... Don't forget to.... And forgetting to read it.... Well, now, It's just a bit more difficult... The trim tab actuator is not the same on the -5... But I glued the rudder... Other than that, I did one of the switch panel... And it's now glued in due place.. And the huuuuge radar pod is on its place... Wing is engraved too... If you wonder about what will be the Hasegawa -5... Here's a teaser... That's not obvious but it will also be a conversion... Of course, the Corsair club know what I mean... Why so simple ??? Hey I also have had to do another job for my missus... Having your own tree implies such a job.... And tomorrow, I'll paint the kitchen... Hey, that's a rest... Have a great modelling week end... I will !! Sincerely. Definitely, completely, helplessly mad CC 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 Hello Dears !! It's sad to have new tooled kits, with lots of details but searched by half blinded moles.... So, Saint Putty is here to help !! There are no access panels on the -5 elevators... And no cut out in the flaps either... Now, the Hasegawa radar pod is integrated on the HB wing !! The formation light has moved from the top to the bottom of the wing on the -5 It's done too !! And the big beastie received one wing !! But once again... In French, I use to say that in the word Ingénieur there's the word Génie..... You CAN fold the wings, but if you elected not to fold it.... Enter Puttyman... Well !! Take care Gents and happy modelling !! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Hello Dears, Not a lot done today on my Corsair -5... Just sanding a bit... For my defense my Lord, I prepared this !! Stuffed green pumpkins, with a load of pepperonis and meat and cheese and onions... Everybody has licked their fingers !! More to come soon... Look Gents, I gave the kitchen a coat of fresh paint... Now I have the dining room to do... You surely both know that sentence... " How, now that's the tools are here...." Mumbly CC 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 Hello Dears, I always tend to prefer a Corsair with 2 wings !! It's far better that way !! Even with that enormous radar pod on the wing !! More to come soon !! Take care Gents !! Sincerely. CC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Looking good, CC - almost there! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share Posted October 29, 2020 On 10/28/2020 at 9:15 AM, giemme said: Looking good, CC - almost there! Ciao Thanks Mr G !! If someone need a tip for -5N's Exhausts, Here it is !! These Quickboost parts are amazing !! No adjustments !! Plug it in and it's done !! Rare enough to be mentionned !! After all, One need to say it when something is good !! Shhhht, in fact I try to clean up my Grumpy Kharma... Happy modelling to you all !! Come on, I replace it here !! Too fun, I must share it again !! Sincerely. CC 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share Posted November 1, 2020 Hello Dears, Well, I'm now buzy with the flappery !! Meanwhile, I also drastically reduced the hump on the Minicraft -5 NL Far more realistic that way !! Let's work on this awfull rudder now !! More to come soon and thanks for the support Gents !! Happy modelling sunday to all Sincerely. CC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 Now, I cut and save the trim tab actuator... And glued it on the bottom of the elevator... Another missing point from HB... Take care Gents !! See you later !! CC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 Hey Hey !! None of my distinguished Corsairologist colleagues seem to have fired up on my post of 10/24 !! Oh Sorry, I must explain this private joke... When I was an Airshow rat... I was known as the Corsairologist, I think that the reason for this is self evident... And my friend at the time being was nicknamed the Spitophiliac !! Not necessary to mention that he was and still is found of Spifire !! But that did'nt tell us what type of conversion it will be... I think that the HB -5N will be finished in December !! Nothing of what I've done is worth a Pic and I spent most of my time on my 2 future RFI !! Take care Gents, And Happy modelling !! Sincerely. CC 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 Hello Dears, Mumble mumble mumble... Scond HB Corsair and same mistake !! Next one I'll try to let the flaps raised and see what's going on... Not very funny since parked Corsairs are usually flaps downed.... More to come soon !! since you know I must fin.... Ok, I take my coat !! Take care Gents !! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 On 10/24/2020 at 12:33 AM, corsaircorp said: Hello Gents !! As I already bout what will be the Hasegawa -5... Here's a teaser... That's not obvious but it will also be a conversion... Of course, the Corsair club know what I mean... Why so simple ??? Hey I also have had to do another job for my missus... The F4U-5P, obviously. Look forward to seeing that. Making great progress with the other Corsairs. Can't wait to see the finished - 5N. I'm building the Hasegawa - 5N, or was because it now sits in storage because I'm in the middle of a house move. I'm building the Bordelon version without a matt black anti glare panel on the nose. How on Earth did that idea get started with such clear colour photos of it? Anyway keep it up. I'm definitely a Corsairphiliac too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 Aaaand the winner is @noelh Yep Sir, I'll turn the Hasegawa -5 reserve Sqdn in a F4U-5P !! Opened hatch and camera with its bracket seem a "De rigueur feature !! House move, I wish you the best of courage... I moved far too much for my taste, and I hope that I'll move no more !! Except if I win at the lottery... And buy a house in Somersetshire... Or Dorsetshire... One more Corsairophiliac is great !! Thanks for the kind words Noel !! Sincerely. CC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 My last move too I hope short of a lottery win in which case I'll buy a large house overlooking Galway Bay with an annexe where I can build lots of Corsairs. 🤗 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 4 hours ago, noelh said: My last move too I hope short of a lottery win in which case I'll buy a large house overlooking Galway Bay with an annexe where I can build lots of Corsairs. 🤗 That sound great !! In a great and scenic place !! I would like it too !! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 @corsaircorp CC, Don't know if this will be useful, but I have attached a link to the F4U-5N restored by the Collings Foundation that shows many useful details, including the wheel bays. I think the struts, wheel bays, and interior surface of the gear doors were finished the same as the surrounding exterior color. Note that the inboard wall of each main gear bay had a zippered canvas access cover, you might want to simulate with foil or tape. From the sources I have, the cover is either a greenish canvas color or O.D. You or others might want to confirm this, as I have read some sources that state that the bays were sea blue and the inner surfaces of the doors were interior green. Collings is usually pretty accurate in their interior colors, but being a restored aircraft, you know how that goes! Looking good so far- just wish we had a decent F4U-5/5N in 1/72 scale! Mike http://109lair.hobbyvista.com/DETAILSITE/US/USN/f4u/f4u-5nl/f4u5.htm 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 7 hours ago, 72modeler said: @corsaircorp CC, Don't know if this will be useful, but I have attached a link to the F4U-5N restored by the Collings Foundation that shows many useful details, including the wheel bays. I think the struts, wheel bays, and interior surface of the gear doors were finished the same as the surrounding exterior color. Note that the inboard wall of each main gear bay had a zippered canvas access cover, you might want to simulate with foil or tape. From the sources I have, the cover is either a greenish canvas color or O.D. You or others might want to confirm this, as I have read some sources that state that the bays were sea blue and the inner surfaces of the doors were interior green. Collings is usually pretty accurate in their interior colors, but being a restored aircraft, you know how that goes! Looking good so far- just wish we had a decent F4U-5/5N in 1/72 scale! Mike http://109lair.hobbyvista.com/DETAILSITE/US/USN/f4u/f4u-5nl/f4u5.htm Thanks a lot Mike !! You're right at the time being, everything was Dark Sea blue, not only for the Corsairs, this painting was done in units, so when they fix something with a brand new part... The AD-4N and the F3D-2 received the same painting. I'll respray the wheel wells ! Today, I worked on flaps and ailerons and started detailling the cowling... And I also started the 2nd switchbox , the engine received some wiring too... It start looking seriously like a Corsair !! Bits by bits !! Sincerely. CC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 Hello Dears, Flaps are done and corrected, enter the guns now !! Clock is ticking more loudly for the annual Corsair !! take care Gents !! Sincerely. CC 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share Posted November 9, 2020 Hello Dears, Once again, the Hasegawa Corsair has been put on contribution !! So I considered that poor kit, seeing some of his own parts going on another project....😭 I cannot let it happen whithout a serious intervention !! So, To hell the promises !! There's now one more Corsair in the game !! sprue shots as usual... But the start is already flawed.... A SEAT on the -5 !!! Hasegawa San you missed the point !!! Well, more expensive... but... Ok CC, do not spit in the soup !! Wings are right !! at least !! HB engine is now ready !! and here we are !! Engine is on !! Haseg Anti glare shield are installed, and 2nd switchbox is right !! Ooooh Matron !! Start smelling the primer !! But first... Who has Shouted Mc BETH ??? Look now, Da poor Corsair has a rhinoplasty... No, no !! That can't be our Dear @The Spadgent More to come soon !! Stay safe !! Sincerely. CC 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 2 hours ago, corsaircorp said: A SEAT on the -5 !!! Hasegawa San you missed the point !!! I confess my ignorance, what's wrong with it? Also, you are helpless: another Corsair! But I think I've said that already... Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Hells b e l l s ! Let’s get it over with shall we? Ahem! “Hot potato orchestra stalls puck will make amends “ 🤏👃🗣 ooch!! 🤣🤣🤣 How am I missing the original and best CC thread??? Just spent the first part of my week long holiday in Corsair heaven. 😇 5 years worth of posts. 😱😱😱😱 I even have my HB Corsair next to me from the stash. It calls to me. you Swine!!!!! 😛🤨🤪 maybe even the hind is drying??? You never know. 😝😜🥳 Sorry to hear about your medical worries. Take it easy my good man. Especially in these strange times. I’m now a fully signed up follower on this thread too. it’ll be a sad day when I don’t find a CC thread that I’m not following. 🤣 Stunning work as always Alain. What would we do without you. Johnny. 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share Posted November 9, 2020 4 hours ago, giemme said: I confess my ignorance, what's wrong with it? Also, you are helpless: another Corsair! But I think I've said that already... Ciao Hello Mr G, No worries, the -5 have just a kind of armoured bucket, do not try to sit on (in) that whithout wearing a parachute... And an armoured plate on the back, but the 2 parts are not linked. In fact, the -5 is almost an entirely new plane with the shape of a Corsair. There are lots of improvements in it... 3 hours ago, The Spadgent said: Hells b e l l s ! Let’s get it over with shall we? Ahem! “Hot potato orchestra stalls puck will make amends “ 🤏👃🗣 ooch!! 🤣🤣🤣 How am I missing the original and best CC thread??? Just spent the first part of my week long holiday in Corsair heaven. 😇 5 years worth of posts. 😱😱😱😱 I even have my HB Corsair next to me from the stash. It calls to me. you Swine!!!!! 😛🤨🤪 maybe even the hind is drying??? You never know. 😝😜🥳 Sorry to hear about your medical worries. Take it easy my good man. Especially in these strange times. I’m now a fully signed up follower on this thread too. it’ll be a sad day when I don’t find a CC thread that I’m not following. 🤣 Stunning work as always Alain. What would we do without you. Johnny. 🙂 Thanks John !! You're too kind !! When I saw the -5 with the tape to keep his nose in place... It sparked in my distorted mind.... How did we call that ?? "Brain fart ??" 5 years and counting... of Corsairization.... Start a Corsair please, it will be fun !! Which one do you have, I think that you showed it but I don't remember... Sincerely. CC 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 8 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Start a Corsair please, it will be fun !! I have a Tamiya 1:48 one in my stash, no doubt I'll be badgering you (and your cousin @Corsairfoxfouruncle) when I get around to building it ... Ciao 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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