Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 (edited) Hello everyone.... This one of my three builds for this group build. I will be building this as Gregory Pappy Boyington’s 883 his go to Corsair during the time that VMF-214 were in the Slot. The decals in the kit actually combine 17786 and 16883 aircraft into one. Incorrect though they are most of the decals will be used for the build. All I need do is change the side #’s from 86 to 883. 17786 was famously used for a series of photo’s and an article shortly before Pappy was shot down and Captured. The obligatory sprue shots. Im not sure i will use the resin engine, my fat sausage fingers may not be able to handle the delicate work of assembling it. Though its still a possible. Please feel free to ask questions, post comments, and or add thoughts. Dennis Edited May 24, 2020 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 A famous choice Dennis and no less valid for that. The engine looks more of a task than the whole kit but will be lost work unless you're displaying it with the cowls off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Colonel Robin Olds talks about 'Pappy ' Boyington in his book 'Fighter Pilot' where Olds arrives in Vietnam to talk command o the 8th TFW. Sounds like quite a character. Good subject for a build. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 15 minutes ago, Colin W said: Colonel Robin Olds talks about 'Pappy ' Boyington in his book 'Fighter Pilot' where Olds arrives in Vietnam to talk command o the 8th TFW. Sounds like quite a character. Good subject for a build. Colin He was, he is one of my all time favorites. He cared more about his men than himself or Navy regulations. He always chose the most questionable plane in the squadron pool so no one else had to fly it. This will be the 4th or 5th Corsair of his I have built. I am doing a collection of all of his planes. Which will include An Boeing F4F-B, Grumman F3F, P-40, Grumman F4F, And Two corsairs. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Good morning Dennis Very good choice , I discovered the career of this pilot when I was a kid at the beginning of the 70s when the French TV broadcasted the Baa Baa Black Sheep series, even if in this series his life was very ''romanticized'' it was also the opportunity to see Corsairs and Zeros in combat .. Have fun with your build Best Regards Patrice 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Couldn't really have a Corsair STGB without one of Boyington's aircraft in it could we Dennis. Nice choice mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 6 hours ago, modelling minion said: Couldn't really have a Corsair STGB without one of Boyington's aircraft in it could we Dennis. Nice choice mate. No that was never going to happen. If I hadn't done it and found know else hadn't I would have switched. I have multiple Corsair sheets at my disposal, like thats a big shock with my screen name. So If someone/anyone needs anything check with me and I’ll see if I have it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 Hello Everyone... Hoping its a good morning. I pulled an all nighter to get the next five builds started. I should be able to close this up over the weekend sometime. Please feel free to ask questions, post comments, and or add thoughts. Dennis 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Off to a very good start Dennis. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Looks as if you had a productive night 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Col. said: Looks as if you had a productive night Yes Im paying for it now with only 4 hours of broken sleep. Got to love insomnia. Edited May 30, 2020 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 Evening everybody... I was able to glue the fuselage today. I still need to add belts but thats not too hard. Please feel free to ask questions, post comments, and or add thoughts ? Dennis 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 You've got weeks to build in not days! Pretty good start though. I love the Spitfire price ticket too. Nice start though and some interesting background too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 10 minutes ago, SleeperService said: You've got weeks to build in not days! Pretty good start though. I love the Spitfire price ticket too. Nice start though and some interesting background too. Yes I know Im trying to get the bulk work done before i get into the small stuff. I will slow it down now and concentrate on each one in its turn. You know I never noticed that price tag saying Spitfire, Someone at the Hobby-town goofed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 8 hours ago, SleeperService said: You've got weeks to build in not days! Quite right! Slow down Dennis you're making everyone else look bad. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 8 hours ago, modelling minion said: Quite right! Slow down Dennis you're making everyone else look bad. Ive been on a Corsair moratorium since i started the idea for this group build. I'm a wee bit enthusiastic, kinda like a addict that hasn't had a fix in a long while. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 Evening ... Engines done. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Excellent start Dennis! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Those motors look rather tasty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 5, 2020 Author Share Posted June 5, 2020 Evening everyone... Pulled an all nighter but was too tired to post these at 3:00 am. I was able to build up and add the wings. Before that I found the lower cockpit bulkhead/frame causes some fit issues. So I clipped off the bottom to a point that still has enough clearance with glue. It's hard to see in the following photo’s but the PPP worked and filled the little gaps Once that was done i had to add some filler, problem is the filler is white so is the plastic. Had a think and in the end added a half dozen drops of surfacer to the PPP mix. Please feel free to ask questions, post comments, and or add thoughts. Dennis 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 That really has come on very nicely Dennis, great work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 (edited) Evening everybody... Well just some minor filling and sanding with some PPP and this should be good for paint. There are some minor size issues with my cowling which created a pronounced chin very similar to a -4 Corsair. Please feel free to ask questions, post comments, and or add thoughts. Dennis P.S. - Have I mentioned just how much I HATE the white plastic on this kit ! You cant see anything without looking from a very oblique angle to catch light. Edited June 8, 2020 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 Morning everyone... shes ready for paint as is the R.N. Corsair. I should get them into the paint booth in the next couple of days. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Great to see that your Corsairs are ready for the paint shop Dennis, looking forward to seeing some paint on them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share Posted June 11, 2020 (edited) Morning everybody... Well I was finally able to get the aluminum on all my builds tonight. Onto clear coat tomorrow then i can add the ZCY, once thats on its first round of hairspray. Please feel free to ask questions, post comments, and or add thoughts. Dennis A family photo of all my current builds. Edited June 11, 2020 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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