Dansk Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 (edited) Hi everyone, I’ve been excited awaiting the start of this particular group build as I’m christening it with the grandest kit i’ve tried to date I’m stoked about it BUT I’m terrified of screwing it up it was so expensive 😳 It’s Tamiya’s F4U-1A corsair and the biggest scale build i’ve yet attempted. The kit comes in a huge box jam packed full of goodies to which i’ve added a few bits of my own. The instructions come in an equally substantial booklet and this is partnered with a tamiya corsair reference book. I have my own reference book also. I have made a start on this but have halted progress and packed it away so it stays well within the 25% complete rule. I spoke to craig @modelling minionand he’s happy with this thankfully (I’m on instruction window 7 of a mighty impressive 125 no less) but next weekend I can open the box again! 🤗 (but gotta finish my spitfire gb first) Basically I’m up to here in the cockpit... Schemewise I’m unsure at present. I’m not sure I can complete this in time within the duration of the gb (I have no idea how long these big kits take) but lets see Thanks for reading this far! Edited July 26, 2020 by Dansk 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 don't show me stuff like this. I've been trying to avoid buying one of these wonderful superkits! You know I have no self control... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 19 minutes ago, Dansk said: I’m not sure I can complete this in time within the duration of the gb (I have no idea how long these big kits take) but lets see Its ok if you don't, we’re here for fun. If it gets done then great. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 3 minutes ago, Enzo Matrix said: don't show me stuff like this. I've been trying to avoid buying one of these wonderful superkits! You know I have no self control... You know you have to now you wrote that right? 😁 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Dansk said: You know you have to now you wrote that right? 😁 I realised that a split second after I pressed SEND... Oh well... new superkit to save up for! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 33 minutes ago, Dansk said: I’m terrified of screwing it up Never seen you screw anything up Paul, and your cockpit work is simply outstanding. 16 minutes ago, Enzo Matrix said: You know I have no self control... Spine of a jellyfish our Enzo. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 You'll be fine Paul. You're already off to a fine start in that cockpit 33 minutes ago, Enzo Matrix said: don't show me stuff like this. I've been trying to avoid buying one of these wonderful superkits! You know I have no self control... Go on, go on, go on. You know you want to 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Now I want a big box like this!!!! The cockpit is brilliant by the way - Cracking!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 13 minutes ago, wimbledon99 said: Now I want a big box like this!!!! Now you gotta get one too! Go on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Stunning choice!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 That's a kit and a half, should be fun to watch, the wear and tear in the cockpit is already making it look like a stand out build Paul. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 Thanks guys. Hope I don’t screw it up for you all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 22 minutes ago, Dansk said: Thanks guys. Hope I don’t screw it up for you all Not possible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaning dolphin Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Nice start! The cockpit looks sweet On 5/24/2020 at 3:17 PM, Dansk said: BUT I’m terrified of screwing it up it was so expensive 😳 I have the exact same reservations! Although nothing ventured, nothing gained, looking forward to more progress! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 1 hour ago, moaning dolphin said: I have the exact same reservations! Although nothing ventured, nothing gained, looking forward to more progress! Bob Exactly. I think its exciting to try it! Heres good luck to both of us 👍🤞 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruskin Air Services Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Try the big airfix mossie, I've had it since it first came out and started it a month or so ago its going to be a bit real estate to paint, I may chicken out and paint it in seac silver! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 On 5/24/2020 at 10:09 PM, Dansk said: Thanks guys. Hope I don’t screw it up for you all Can't see that happening at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 13 hours ago, Ruskin Air Services said: Try the big airfix mossie, I've had it since it first came out and started it a month or so ago its going to be a bit real estate to paint, I may chicken out and paint it in seac silver! Well a mozzie in silver always looks awesome 😎 1 hour ago, modelling minion said: Can't see that happening at all. Cheers craig 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 gosh that does look really nice!! Plus you've done lovely work on the cockpit! These big Tamiya models look so nice I'm so tempted...... either their P-51D/K or Spitfire Mk.VIII.....RAAF versions of course. Maybe Santa will be nice to me this year! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick32 Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Looking great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 A very nice start and I'm with the others I think you'll be fine. Great booby trap there get to stage 125 and then find you've got to work past everything since stage 12. Mind you the pilot figure is about as useful as the one in the 48th kit but yours seems to be doing something rude, my guy looks like he's waiting for the Headmaster. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 (edited) Thanks chaps 👍🙏 Here a little progress on the corsair. Threading photoetch onto seatbelts has taken an eternity. But its all starting to come together. One had to decide at this point whether have closed or open canopy by inserting one piece or another behind the canopy. So ive gone for closed despite all the work inside as it looks ace closed (and it hides my mistakes 🙂 Edited June 1, 2020 by Dansk 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Paul that is truly excellent work, the cockpit looks fantastic as does the interior detail for the rear fuselage. I can't see any problems that I would want to hide and would happily be pointing people in the direction of the cockpit not covering it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Paul that is truly excellent work, the cockpit looks fantastic as does the interior detail for the rear fuselage. I can't see any problems that I would want to hide and would happily be pointing people in the direction of the cockpit not covering it up! Thanks craig thats really kind. Cant go back now the though the part is installed determining it has to be closed. Ps notice how many ejector pins there are on the interior? Didnt expect that from tamiya Edited June 1, 2020 by Dansk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Mistakes?? What mistakes?? I've been looking hard and can't see any. Looks superb to me 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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