vppelt68 Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Let that be Me. Is the Tamiya 1:72 kit any good? I know nothing about Corsairs... V-P 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 6, 2018 Author Share Posted October 6, 2018 (edited) Hello @vppelt68 ... Thank you for joining the group build. 4 hours ago, vppelt68 said: I know nothing about Corsairs... Im sure we can all help you with that. 😉 As described in the initial post they’re are a # of options as far as variants & markings go. Not including Racing aircraft there were 7 production models with several minor sub-variants. For instance the -1 model had the -1,-1a,-1c, & -1d. The -2 was the nightfighter but it was just a -1 birdcage with a radome on the starboard wing. As for markings there were at least 7 nations possibly more that operated them from 1942-1979. Many of which had different camouflage for the planes. So you're well covered on that avenue as well. Dennis Edited October 6, 2018 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 6, 2018 Author Share Posted October 6, 2018 Ok everybody I have PM’d Enzo for dates. I will post these once they're confirmed. Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 6, 2018 Author Share Posted October 6, 2018 Hello everybody After talking with Enzo Matrix The Dates for this group build are from Friday May 29th through Sunday August 30th 2020. Enzo Recommended a special start date for this on a Friday. The reason for this is it will be the 80th Anniversary 🎂 of the Corsair’s 1st ever flight. I agree that this build will be a fitting tribute to a World War 2 and Aviation Icon. Dennis 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Excellent news that we have reached the required numbers! Great that we have been given a start date that is so relevant to the Corsair too, just need to source a kit now! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 On 10/6/2018 at 6:37 PM, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Hello everybody After talking with Enzo Matrix The Dates for this group build are from Friday May 29th through Sunday August 30th 2020. Enzo Recommended a special start date for this on a Friday. The reason for this is it will be the 80th Anniversary 🎂 of the Corsair’s 1st ever flight. I agree that this build will be a fitting tribute to a World War 2 and Aviation Icon. Dennis Oh! and I thought it was in honour of my birthday... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 7, 2018 Author Share Posted October 7, 2018 1 hour ago, MarkSH said: Oh! and I thought it was in honour of my birthday... We can celebrate that as well Mark. 👍🎂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Sign me up! Any reason to build another Corsair is a good reason. I have a couple of Tamiya F4Us scratching to get out of their boxes! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 Hello @Thom216 ... Thank you very much for you're interest. I have signed you in and very much look forward to seeing your take on Voughts Bent wing bird. Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 On 07/10/2018 at 11:12, modelling minion said: Excellent news that we have reached the required numbers! Great that we have been given a start date that is so relevant to the Corsair too, just need to source a kit now! You know its going to be a tamiya 48th scale one , cheap as chips and lovley kits, and stress free too, they'll be rich pickings at telford 😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 2 hours ago, Hewy said: You know its going to be a tamiya 48th scale one , cheap as chips and lovley kits, and stress free too, they'll be rich pickings at telford 😁 You've read my mind Glynn, that's exactly what I will be looking out for, although the Hobby Boss F4U-4 is tempting for a post war one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 Im probably going to do at least two corsairs myself. Im going to replace an old -1C that is long gone. 2nd build will either be a -1A or a -4 in BlackSheep markings. Last option is a -2 nightfighter. Dennis 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 4 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Im probably going to do at least two corsairs myself. Im going to replace an old -1C that is long gone. 2nd build will either be a -1A or a -4 in BlackSheep markings. Last option is a -2 nightfighter. Dennis With you're online name dennis i expect no less. (perhaps a little more) 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, Hewy said: With you're online name dennis i expect no less. (perhaps a little more) 😁 Im only limited by Finances so 🤞 that i have the $ to build the two. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 Hello @Enzo Matrix i dont think i need to rebid on my dates. Particularly with this line. ”The STGB slots are up for grabs now, so get lobbying...” However thought i would double check ? Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 3 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Hello @Enzo Matrix i dont think i need to rebid on my dates. No need at all. The official dates in the header are set in stone! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 (edited) Hey everyone ... Just thought id pop in and see if anyone was interested in throwing there hat into the ring ? Dennis PS - This will be one of my builds for this. Im planning on upgrading this a bit but mostly stock for nostalgic reasons. Edited January 11, 2019 by Corsairfoxfouruncle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Not sure yet, I've got a 1/48 F4U-5N which might be built but I also fancy a USN Reserve FG-1D, the only problem being a current lack of kit and decals in the stash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 13, 2019 Author Share Posted January 13, 2019 Hello Craig ... Plenty of time to find something. The Reserve FG sounds like a good choice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 There's been a 1/72 -1D I've been eying at my local shop for months, this might be the perfect excuse to finally get it! I'm in, if you'll have me and what will almost certainly be an out-of-box build. It'll be a good chance to test out my weathering skills at that point. (the 1/48 Tamiya -1A was the first model I got when I was trying to decide whether to come back to the hobby, definitely my favorite WWII plane). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share Posted January 18, 2019 Hello Shin ... Yes of course you are welcome tp join us. Just to remind you the build is more than a year away so if you may want to build the Corsair now. Plenty of time to pick up another before May of 2020. I have added you to the list on the first page of this thread. Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 Its been four months and i thought id bump this up to the top to see if anyone might be interested ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 I've got it on my radar if I happen to stumble across a kit for cheap by then. But I really need to clear up some space in the stash before I just go adding to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 4 hours ago, helios16v said: I've got it on my radar if I happen to stumble across a kit for cheap by then. But I really need to clear up some space in the stash before I just go adding to it. I will keep a lookout for you closer to the start date. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almac Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 Evening Dennis, just came across this GB and as I have a few Corsairs in 1/72 it is a great excuse to build one. I did intend to build one for the 2016 GB but never got started but I'm sure I can finish one this time. Cheers Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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