degsye39 Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Hi another entry from me.. An airfix oldie from the V.J. Day set boxing.. Looking at using the supplied decals (eeeek!) VMF 321 Hells angels. The kit I've just started with the ''classic' airifx pilot and some fuselage paint! Cheers all! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 welcome along with you'r second build, a Corsair this time, can't have too many of them in a build. I don't know about the markings though, that squadron operated in the Solomon Islands, which is just outside the eligible range of this GB. The FAA and RNZAF were big uses of this aircraft and both are fine for this GB. Hopefully this doesn't put a stop to the build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Love my bent winged birds so Im grabbing a seat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
degsye39 Posted November 27, 2018 Author Share Posted November 27, 2018 Hi rich.. I should of read the rules properly! Doh! Anyway no bother, i am planning to purchase xtradecal sheet X72209 and model RNZAF NZ5632 ''Kathleen'' from that sheet.. I think this is eligible? Only thing is i have painted my pilot in USMC colours but i think the RNZAF uniform may be close I suppose i could always poke my brush into the *just joined fuselage and make some modifications? Cheers chaps! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 (edited) 28 minutes ago, degsye39 said: Only thing is i have painted my pilot in USMC colours but i think the RNZAF uniform may be close RNZAF Aircrew in the forward operational areas wore USN/USMC issue flight gear as in the photo below, so your pilot will be fine Quote Anyway no bother, i am planning to purchase xtradecal sheet X72209 and model RNZAF NZ5632 ''Kathleen'' from that sheet.. I think this is eligible? Bear in mind NZ5632 is a FG-1D (which flew in the Pacific Theatre), which wore overall Glossy Sea Blue with RNZAF Pacific Roundel - You should be able to build this from the decal sheet roundels and serial number. NZ5632 Only served from June 1945, so won't be overly weathered NZ5632 as "Kathleen" only wore this, in Japan post WWII as part of the J Force occupation Regards Alan Edited November 28, 2018 by LDSModeller added additional information 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
degsye39 Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 29 minutes ago, LDSModeller said: RNZAF Aircrew in the forward operational areas wore USN/USMC issue flight gear as in the photo below, so your pilot will be fine Bear in mind NZ5632 is a FG-1D (which flew in the Pacific Theatre), which wore overall Glossy Sea Blue with RNZAF Pacific Roundel - You should be able to build this from the decal sheet roundels and serial number. NZ5632 Only served from June 1945, so won't be overly weathered NZ5632 as "Kathleen" only wore this, in Japan post WWII as part of the J Force occupation Regards Alan Alan thanks for the help chap Though i would consider myself a ww2 aviation fan i i know very little of aviation in the pacific theatre! Im presuming NZ5632 is just eligible for the GB, If not on the same hannants sheet we also have NZ5272/NZ5307 No.1 Servicing Unit Guadalcanal 1944 Im guessing i could do either NZ5272/NZ5307 as a failsafe! Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 7 minutes ago, degsye39 said: Im presuming NZ5632 is just eligible for the GB She was in theatre by VJ day but would only be Garrison Duties One of the reasons she was chosen for J Force was she had little wear. One of the other Corsairs on the sheet will do too Regards Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
degsye39 Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 Im going to slap on some cursory glossy sea blue on the kit regardless see how those ''toned down'' rivets look! thanks for your help mate! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 51 minutes ago, degsye39 said: ''toned down'' rivets look! This cheered me up some, always my approach to one of these. I'll look forward to see what you can produce from this oldy. You're a brave man imho. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 4 hours ago, degsye39 said: Alan thanks for the help chap Though i would consider myself a ww2 aviation fan i i know very little of aviation in the pacific theatre! Im presuming NZ5632 is just eligible for the GB, If not on the same hannants sheet we also have NZ5272/NZ5307 No.1 Servicing Unit Guadalcanal 1944 Im guessing i could do either NZ5272/NZ5307 as a failsafe! Cheers anything flown by the RNZAF in the Pacific during WWII is eligible 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
degsye39 Posted December 17, 2018 Author Share Posted December 17, 2018 Evening all made some progress on this and got the paint.. the mold is pretty trashed but im enjoying this oldie my only regret is i should of done a little scratchbuilding in the interior! Some progress shots.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
degsye39 Posted December 17, 2018 Author Share Posted December 17, 2018 Getting there and determined to finish this and my zero for the 30th! Here is my qaundary though lads.. I have put the paint down for corsair f4u-1a NZ5272/NZ5307 but i have only just realized that the airfix kit is a corsair f4u-1d What are the differences between these two is it just the bomb racks? Also should i be that concerned considering the airfix kit is BEYOND spartan and is lacking exhausts,interior detail etc. Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 6 hours ago, degsye39 said: Getting there and determined to finish this and my zero for the 30th! Here is my qaundary though lads.. I have put the paint down for corsair f4u-1a NZ5272/NZ5307 but i have only just realized that the airfix kit is a corsair f4u-1d What are the differences between these two is it just the bomb racks? Also should i be that concerned considering the airfix kit is BEYOND spartan and is lacking exhausts,interior detail etc. Cheers! In 1/72, I wouldn't be too concerned about the kit being a 1D. The under wing hard points don't need to be added (if the kit has them). The only other issue might be the Propeller blades if for a late F4U-1D (wider type). Looks good otherwise Regards Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 The canopy on the 1A had the horizontal support beams. The canopy on the 1D didn't. Thats pretty much the only visual differences besides what @LDSModeller pointed out already. Dennis 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 41 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: The canopy on the 1A had the horizontal support beams. HI Dennis, I keep forgetting that not all F4U-1D model kits have also the canopy cross frame like the 1A's- Many if not all of the early F4U-1D's received by the RNZAF also had the canopy cross frame.. If Degsye39 has the later canopy, sans cross frame, he can add it on Later F4U-1D's/FG-1D's flown by RNZAF had full blown canopy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
degsye39 Posted December 18, 2018 Author Share Posted December 18, 2018 Many thanks for the help lads, Should be easy enough to fix the canopy differences i'll probably leave it at that due to the kits sparse details, Klear tonight then decals hopefully after, Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 7 hours ago, LDSModeller said: Many if not all of the early F4U-1D's received by the RNZAF also had the canopy cross frame.. I’ll take your word on that. You are more knowledgable about the RNZAF in WW2. I have added this info to my subject files. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
degsye39 Posted December 18, 2018 Author Share Posted December 18, 2018 5 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: I’ll take your word on that. You are more knowledgable about the RNZAF in WW2. I have added this info to my subject files. Dennis I can confirm the canopy in my kit has these support beams so i will carry on as normal! Just kleared the bird! Decals tomorrow time for a KUTA Cheers all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 5 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: I’ll take your word on that. You are more knowledgable about the RNZAF in WW2. I have added this info to my subject files. Dennis Hi Dennis, The RNZAF F4U-1D's were a little different to their USN/USMC counterparts in that they carried the plumbing, but never carried the under wing rocket stubs either. FG-1D's did though The accompanying photo link is of NZ5485 (Bu. No. 57473) one of the early 1D's, you can clearly see the canopy cross frame these 1D's had NZ5485 RNZAF F4U-1D Regards Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 as Alan mentioned the differences are relatively minor and for the most part you can get away with living everything as is. These early Airfix kits were quite basic interior, though the pilot looks to be one of the more modern types. You're nearly there so push on and keep up the good work! 14 hours ago, LDSModeller said: HI Dennis, I keep forgetting that not all F4U-1D model kits have also the canopy cross frame like the 1A's- Many if not all of the early F4U-1D's received by the RNZAF also had the canopy cross frame.. If Degsye39 has the later canopy, sans cross frame, he can add it on Later F4U-1D's/FG-1D's flown by RNZAF had full blown canopy I was wondering Alan if there was any mix-n-matching with the canopy's on the different models, if a canopy was damaged or an aircraft was used for spares? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
degsye39 Posted December 30, 2018 Author Share Posted December 30, 2018 Aaaarghhhhhh! Less than 24 hours to go! Almost done with this one finally nailed the winsor and newton galeria matt.. turns out all that i needed was a powered stirring device to get it really mixed with some flow improver (bizarrely the tub says to shake gently?! ) Best get the prop on and the radio mast and the rest of it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 gee that's a nice flat finish! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
degsye39 Posted December 30, 2018 Author Share Posted December 30, 2018 1 hour ago, trickyrich said: gee that's a nice flat finish! Cheers rich! just added the pitot the prop and the radio mast! Looks like this one is making the gallery! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Really Looking nice As an Added bonus, you have it it in the proper colours and not some daft Grey colour some modellers seem to think it wore - Thank you so Much!! No pressure, but it's 2030 hours December 30, here in New Zealand Look forward to seeing yours finished Regards Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
degsye39 Posted December 30, 2018 Author Share Posted December 30, 2018 13 hours ago, LDSModeller said: Really Looking nice As an Added bonus, you have it it in the proper colours and not some daft Grey colour some modellers seem to think it wore - Thank you so Much!! No pressure, but it's 2030 hours December 30, here in New Zealand Look forward to seeing yours finished Regards Alan Thanks alan i actually started to paint the corsair humbrol 15 for the glossy sea blue at first! Then i wisely did a little research and ended up using the paints below These rusty little 17p tins went on a dream! good old humbrol.. Crusty corroded old tins that i had to emery paper for a while (paint was fine in every tin!) i bought 300 it was tiresome im afraid! colors used are humbrol 181,144,134 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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