CliffB Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Good morning all - here's my entry for the GB. It's the last kit for me to build from this 'Fighters Four' boxing and was originally released in 1957. It's classic Lindberg from the period, with raised panel lines and a pilot figure fused into the fuselage. Unlike the other three fighters in the box, the Corsair does at least have a nicely moulded canopy and some decals that are based on fact, rather than on fiction (not that you can see them in my photo!). The decals relate to White 12 from VMF-312. Although not shown in box-top photo, the decals do include suitable '12's. There are no MARINES decals for the fuselage, but from what I can see this is OK on some aircraft. Please don't ask me which variant the kit is supposed to represent. Clearly it has cannons and RPs if that helps with identification. I've seen plenty of photos of MG equipped VMF-312 Corsairs too though and I do prefer their look. The cannons look pretty clumsy to me - both on the kit and on the real aircraft . I may lose mine ….. Cheers 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 (edited) Hello Cliff, They’re supposed to be late -4’s with 6 x .50’s in the wings. https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:F4U-4_Corsairs_of_VMF-312_on_USS_Bataan_(CVL-29)_in_the_spring_of_1952.jpg#mw-jump-to-license 3rd and 5th plane ⬇️ have nothing on the lower wing so you should be ok with that as well. http://www.justinmuseum.com/jkjustin/osmith35.html Dennis Edited May 25, 2020 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Good to see you finalising the foursome at last Cliff. A basic kit but sure you'll have fun with this one as you did with the others 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 No idea where you find these ancient odd sized kits Cliff but you always make a good job of them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 @Corsairfoxfouruncle @Col. @modelling minion Thanks for the welcome guys. This should be a quick and easy build (although I always seem to think that ) Cheers 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 I suppose if I'm actually going to build this kit in the GB, then it would be helpful if I made a start. I've decided to remove most of the raised panel lines and only keep those which are associated with bits that move. I won't be re-scribing any ('cos I'm too lazy ). Here's where I am so far, with a photo showing 'before and after' for the main parts. You'll notice that I've also removed the cannons. Things should move pretty quickly now . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 59 minutes ago, CliffB said: I suppose if I'm actually going to build this kit in the GB, then it would be helpful if I made a start. It does tend to help Cliff! I think removing the raised details is the right thing to do here Cliff, should improve the look of the finished model. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 1 hour ago, CliffB said: I won't be re-scribing any ('cos I'm too lazy At that scale they’d be nigh on invisible anyways. Just tell everyone you did it and watch them try and find them. Should be good for a few laughs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 Thanks both . So seven pieces on (plus lots of sanding), and I now have something Corsair shaped. Those who like to see fully detailed cockpit interiors and wheel wells (or indeed any type of cockpit interior or wheel well), should probably look away now. To be fair, the kit's required very little filler, apart from on the undersides of the wings. These are moulded in one piece and so are quite thick. As a result there's been some significant shrinkage on my example. The canopy is not too bad - it's slightly too small, but looks OK at 1:1. However, it has a very noticeable clear plastic pimple on its inside surface (just behind the pilot). In real life it looks like a big speck of trapped dust and so I'll have to get rid of it somehow... It won't be long 'til I get some primer on. I'm particularly looking forward to this, as the sanded blue plastic looks a real mess at the moment Cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Well that took shape very quickly Cliff. Thats quite a lot of filler under the wings, looks like you got it sorted though mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 On 8/18/2020 at 2:54 PM, modelling minion said: Well that took shape very quickly Cliff. Thats quite a lot of filler under the wings, looks like you got it sorted though mate. Thanks Craig. It's still moving forward and on course for the weekend. Cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Good to know Cliff, looking good my friend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 One final update before completion. Painted using Xtracrylix and the decals went on easily, Unusually, the decals were made in Mexico. Just a clear coat, some detailed painting and final assembly required Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 That looks great with the markings on Cliff, the checkerboard markings look great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Hello Cliff.. Good to see this one nearing completion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted August 30, 2020 Author Share Posted August 30, 2020 All finished now - just in time. It's very much a preserved Warbird look, rather than a battle-worn veteran! I'll post some more pics in the Gallery shortly, but in the meantime thanks to all who have supported this build, especially our three gallant hosts Cheers 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Well done cliff ... Don't forget the USN did get them new from the factory so they did look like this for a little while. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 A great result Cliff, I really like her. Very well done mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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