Tamiya 1/48 F4U-1D Corsair

[RadMax8]

On 4/18/2020 at 7:19 PM, Troy Smith said:

If you can find the markings (have a search) one FG-1 Corsair was used as racer in the late 40's

 

see here for more

http://www.airrace.com/Corsair92.htm

 

There are a load of great schemes for the late 40's racers based on WW2 fighters mostly...

 

I know I’m very late to the party on this, but the pilot of this plane owned a public airport in my hometown. The last photo in the link of the derelict plane was taken at that airstrip. The airstrip is long gone, but the hanger is still standing... I actually got to see it while I picked up lunch today!

 

Regarding the build, looks pretty nice so far! Welcome to the world of Tamiya. Two comments:

1) These radial engined beasts can be spruced up with some spark plug wires. Engines are really visible and just a bit of wire really makes a big difference. Give it a shot on your next one 😉

2) That step cutout on the flap wasn’t around until later models. I don’t know if it’s too late to fix, but it should be filled. I made the same mistake on my first Corsair, too!😖

 

Thanks for sharing!

[Fox_Two]

19 hours ago, RadMax8 said:

I know I’m very late to the party on this, but the pilot of this plane owned a public airport in my hometown. The last photo in the link of the derelict plane was taken at that airstrip. The airstrip is long gone, but the hanger is still standing... I actually got to see it while I picked up lunch today!

 

Regarding the build, looks pretty nice so far! Welcome to the world of Tamiya. Two comments:

1) These radial engined beasts can be spruced up with some spark plug wires. Engines are really visible and just a bit of wire really makes a big difference. Give it a shot on your next one 😉

2) That step cutout on the flap wasn’t around until later models. I don’t know if it’s too late to fix, but it should be filled. I made the same mistake on my first Corsair, too!😖

 

Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for the post. Interesting story you have there.

 

For point 2, I am building a late '45 corsair -1D. Not sure if that helps or if the step was there post '45. 

[Fox_Two]

Most stencils have been painted on. It looks really good. I will for sure not be going back to decals. Just need to do the side of the fuselage and then add the smaller decals that are too small to paint.

 

 

 

[Fox_Two]

More progress on the Corsair. All stencils and decals have been applied. Just needs some minor painting on wheels, gear, etc., and assembly. Again, all insignia and squadron numbers/symbols have been masked and painted using a Cricut cutter. I had a few peel off paint that I had to redo but it turned out great.

 

Not entirely happy with the chipping overall but I do like how the chipping turned out on the leading edge. Also some of the small decals still show some thick film so I might brush on some aqua gloss and sand it back.

 

Because of the gloss sea blue paint from Model Master, a clear coat before weathering might not be needed. So barring some minor touch ups this should be ready to weather.

 

 

[phildagreek]

Looks superb!

[Fox_Two]

Forgot all about this project! I've had a lot going on lately. I finally finished it though. All that it's missing is some antenna wire I'll attach later.