Pierpaolo Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Hi I would like to join with this F4U-1 (or -2) "Birdcage" Corsair Tamiya 1/48th scale I have not yet chosen the subject: I have already built the white 20 of the Marines VMF-213 in 1/72 scale but it remains my favorite for early 2 tone camo and the presence of the eagle on the engine cowl Second of the list is one of the two night fighter of the Marines VMF(N)-532 (black 205 or 212) , last but don't least , the 3 (actually 4) tone camo 17-F-13 of the Navy VF-17 This is the model mentioned above (Tamiya 1/72nd with Sky Models decal) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 A smashing kit pierpaolo, i considered building mine in this gb, but instead opted for the zero, now i can watch yours being built Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Hi Pierpaolo, it's alway nice to see a Corsair in a GB. I maybe wrong but but Marine Corsair's may be ineligible for this GB. As far as I know the marines didn't operate in the areas covered by this GB, South East Asia (though VF-17 I think did for a short while operate out of Bougainville). The Fleet Air Arm and RNZAF did operate F4U-1 Corsairs but I'm not sure about the "bird cage" versions, someone will know. If you can find further info on you build then that would be great. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierpaolo Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 oops , i'm sorry , I don't have payd attention to the geographical limits of the GB , unfortunately my understanding of English is limited to simple concepts and short phrases My first choice for this GB was a Revell 1/72 RNZAF F4U-1A Corsair NZ5277 (Angry Donald) but i have noticed a mistake in the Skymodel decal : the number 77 is black instead of white.. I can obtain the white 77 with masking or cutting from a white decal.. Or else I can build a FAA Hellcat from one of the many kit i have.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 (edited) Might have my wires crossed with the rules but the uss bunkerhill participated in the battle for rabaul, with air cover for the fleet during the battle, the box art i believe is one of these, although the corsairs were land based earlier they were reinstated to the uss bunkerhill for the battle, forgive me if I'm wide of the mark here, Glynn Edited September 9, 2018 by Hewy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 6 hours ago, trickyrich said: Hi Pierpaolo, it's alway nice to see a Corsair in a GB. I maybe wrong but but Marine Corsair's may be ineligible for this GB. As far as I know the marines didn't operate in the areas covered by this GB, South East Asia (though VF-17 I think did for a short while operate out of Bougainville). The Fleet Air Arm and RNZAF did operate F4U-1 Corsairs but I'm not sure about the "bird cage" versions, someone will know. If you can find further info on you build then that would be great. Hi Rich, Would USMC (MAG) Units/Squadrons that operated from the same airfields as either RAAF or RNZAF Squadrons be eligible? I can think of VMF 215 that operated from Piva and Torokina on Bouganville, where RNZAF SU's/Squadrons also operated from at the same time The link below has a list of Marine Units which operated from Green/Nissan Island the same time as RNZAF Squadrons Green Island USMC units Though I don't know if a Birdcage F4U-1 would have still been there about that time? Thanks/Regards Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 as long as those RAAF or RNZAF airfields were inside the SEA area. RAAF & RNZAF aircraft can be anywhere, all others must have been based within the SEA region, New Guinea being the west most, the Philippines is excluded. 5 hours ago, Pierpaolo said: oops , i'm sorry , I don't have payd attention to the geographical limits of the GB , unfortunately my understanding of English is limited to simple concepts and short phrases My first choice for this GB was a Revell 1/72 RNZAF F4U-1A Corsair NZ5277 (Angry Donald) but i have noticed a mistake in the Skymodel decal : the number 77 is black instead of white.. I can obtain the white 77 with masking or cutting from a white decal.. Or else I can build a FAA Hellcat from one of the many kit i have.. that's ok, the RNZAF Corsair would perfect, the number should be an easy fix, FAA aircraft are also ok. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Pierpaolo: Have a look at this decal set. The top one is good. These are good quality decals. http://www.venturapublications.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=82&products_id=311&zenid=q0ok6j6lkcnrd0kn2nrtvvboh3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierpaolo Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 Thanks for your help In the next days I will think about what to do, I have many suitable models. First I have to finish the P-47 I'm doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierpaolo Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 (edited) Hi Second try for a eligible subject This is the relatively new 1/72nd F4U-1A Corsair from Revell It's hard to recognize the shapes with this white plastic! Decals from Skymodels (notice the number 77 in black) This profile is very wrong.. this Corsair carried a "normal" but very faded 4 tone camouflage and the number on the NACA was white My documentation (with my english i can only watch the photo ) First step : remove the white from plastic , having to choose a color why not use the right one? Edited September 14, 2018 by Pierpaolo correction 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Hi Pierpaolo, Nice to see another RNZAF Corsair As an FYI With the Sky Decals (you may already know this or not) RNZAF Aircraft Never ever wore yellow surrounds on Wing Roundels, Plus the actual Roundel was a Dark Blue colour. Photo showing wing roundels - no yellow on Wing Roundels Look forward to your build Regards Alan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Hi Pierpaolo, that fits the build perfectly. Nice colour scheme choice as well. Over 1/3 of my collection of aviation books are not in english so i have to look at the pictures as well, and really its the pictures I'm interested in. The decals should be relatively simple to correct. The RNZAF aircraft suffered as badly as the RAAF aircraft in the tropics with paint jobs. They faded badly after a short time and it mostly affected the paint applied post factory they were constantly being touched up. RNZAF F4U Solomon Is. this one is more a build review but it has some great photo's attached. F4U-1A build Good luck with the build, I like the way you removed all the white from the plastic. Look forward to seeing her in the gallery. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierpaolo Posted September 15, 2018 Author Share Posted September 15, 2018 Bad news about the roundels.. I think it is difficult to fix the decals, too many masking jobs, but I could try. If I do not succeed I should change subject again. I spotted a couple of FAA Corsair from HMS Victorious.. the roundels from skymodels decals are wrong again but easier to fix 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 7 hours ago, Pierpaolo said: Bad news about the roundels.. I think it is difficult to fix the decals, too many masking jobs, but I could try. If I do not succeed I should change subject again. I spotted a couple of FAA Corsair from HMS Victorious.. the roundels from skymodels decals are wrong again but easier to fix Pierpaolo I have some spare 1/72 Roundels for an RNZAF Corsair (proper colour) if you are still interested in doing NZ5277, you can cobble together with the Irate Duck from the Sky Decal Sheet Send me a PM (Personal message) with your Postal address in Italy. Regards Alan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierpaolo Posted September 15, 2018 Author Share Posted September 15, 2018 Thanks Alan! sent you a message Tomorrow i will start my RNZAF corsair following yours 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierpaolo Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 (edited) Starting with the cockpit wiith the help of some photo etched part.. As far could can i see, the fit is generally not bad Edited September 22, 2018 by Pierpaolo pic addiction 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 you're off to a nice start, that cockpit looks great. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ettore Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Nice work friend !! -19 days to start.......Remember !!! Ettore😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierpaolo Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 Ettore , how can I forget? 😁 However this model will be for the next edition.. Thank You Trickyrich 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierpaolo Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 I joined wings and fuselage together The wing has many errors that I have tried to fix: wrong position of the formation lights, incorrect shape of the oil cooler exhausts and presence of the tear drop shaped recess for the inner wing pylons of the F4U-1D. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Nice progress, I like the look of RNZAF Corsairs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Good morning Pierpaolo Very good start Cheers Patrice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 gee you've done some nice work there, those joins are perfect 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierpaolo Posted October 6, 2018 Author Share Posted October 6, 2018 Thank You This kit is easily buildable but contains some mistake.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierpaolo Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share Posted November 1, 2018 Hi all! First step of the paintjob Tamiya FX-2 White , Aeromaster 1046 Intermediate Blue and 1045 Sea Blue 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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