theplasticsurgeon Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Joining with this Revell 1/72 Corsair, bought on a railtour to Penzance, on Mazey Day 2018 for £7. Those decals are for this aircraft - I want a less usual RN FAA 3-tone aircraft. XtraDecal X72142 Yanks with Roundels part 3. Here are the parts. and instructions Perusal of parts and instructions make me think that this kit is a beaut! 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Whilst we're waiting, here are my previous Corsairs - in order of build. First this Airfix model, flown by ace Ira Kepford, built about 1989. Next a Matchbox f4u-4, built 1997. Then an Academy, built 2003 - after I'd hunted down decals for an FAA camo aircraft. Squared-off wingtips - the Tim way, steel ruler and scalpel. Finally another Airfix from 2010, this built took 4 days from purchase to completion. But my Academy kit was re-decalled with leftover decals from the Airfix kit. Operation Goodwood. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Delighted to see the Fleet Air Arm getting some attention 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Looks like a nice kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Great Stuff! I love the MkIII in the three tone camouflage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Wow, a genuine pirate of Penzance! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 15 hours ago, gingerbob said: Wow, a genuine pirate of Penzance! Changed title, thanks for Bob's suggestion. And some preparation of parts, prior to assembly. Cockpit components being assembled. And just before I pull the fuselage together. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Another one off to a great start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 All looks good so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 On 5/24/2020 at 9:31 PM, theplasticsurgeon said: Perusal of parts and instructions make me think that this kit is a beaut! An opinion that is changing - downwards. More photos and thoughts after the SpaceX launch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 Well congratulations to SpaceX - the launch was great! Here's what my Corsair looks like now. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 2 hours ago, theplasticsurgeon said: Well congratulations to SpaceX - the launch was great! Here's what my Corsair looks like now. Looks like its missing a couple of blades on the prop ? Otherwise looking good. Now I know what mine should look like. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 (edited) 17 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Looks like its missing a couple of blades on the prop ? Otherwise looking good. Now I know what mine should look like. Ok ... Now I know why everyones laughing, @Col. & @SleeperService. I didn't catch it until now. The prop I'm seeing is from the photo of the cover art below the model. I claim temporary insanity with very little sleep last night. Thats my story and Im sticking to it ! Dennis Edited May 31, 2020 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Ok ... Now I know why everyones laughing, @Col. & @SleeperService. I didn't catch it until now. The prop I'm seeing is from the photo of the cover art below the model. I claim temporary insanity with very little sleep last night. Thats my story and Im sticking to it ! Dennis I did spot that - just after taking the photo late last night. Anyway - just to reassure that the prop is unharmed. I fitted the cowling last night. And cleaned it up this morning. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 Here's a photo of me with Eric Brown and his wife, at the opening ceremony of Jet Age in 2014. Eric Brown, on our GB header, pronounced this plane a beast - and helped tame it. e That copy of Eric's book WINGS on my sleeve, in my hand has an interesting story. I was lent it to read by my neighbour Carole, daughter of Bill Stewart. The late Bill Stewart was an aeronautical scientist who is mentioned in the book a couple of times. He was in a Sea Mosquito for a carrier landing, when the hook broke. Only Eric's skill kept the plane in the air - avoiding a catastrophy. The book was autographed by Eric for Bill, when originally published in 1961 - a valuable peice of history. I asked that if the opportunity arose at the opening ceremony, could I get it autographed again - which was agreed. And this was that opportunity! Eric was as sharp as a pin, well remembering his old friend Bill, taking care to date the most recent autograph. Autographed twice over 50 years apart - it must be unique. I had hoped that the book might become mine, but no. Given to Carole's daughter - who is a pilot and aeronautics engineer, and is very aware of the value and history of her book. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 Two models about to hit the paintshop for an airbrushing of Humbrol 28 underside. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 So last night I masked the white bits, using WhiteTak and insulation tape. Soft edge for fuselage demarcation, hard edge at the wing-fold. And airbrushed Humbrol 144 grey this morning. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 She really is moving along very nicely, great work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 Masked up ready for Blue. And airbrushed Humbrol 104 blue topsides. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 That looks great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 Decals. We've just joined FAA 759NAS, a training squadron at Yeovilton. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Fast work Tim, looks like you will be first in the gallery at this rate! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 For this build I've foil masked the canopy for framing Not my favourite technique. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 It may not be your favourite technique Tim but it looks like it worked very well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Swift work Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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