RNZAF F4U-1D Corsair - Kohimarama IX

[LDSModeller]

Hi All,

 

Place Holder for tomorrows Start

 

I will be continuing a Build I stared a few years ago, using the old Revell kit.

Started a lot more than I had remembered, Still less than 25% though

 

 

From the following photos you can see I originally made a start on correcting then R 2800

Engine (got rid of those "Bumps") on the  Gearbox housing as in photo below

 

 

 

The Cowling was short shot in Places, so started repairs and removed Flaps

 

Made a start on the exhausts too

 

Had made a start on the Cockpit with some ribbing/stringers and Rear/forward Cockpit bulkheads

 

I had planned to make this an F4U-1A, but I'm a little apprehensive of getting the really faded finish

required for this aircraft, NZ5277, in the allotted time frame

 

So, I will build as an F4U-1D for 23 Ghost Squadron in overall Glossy Sea Blue

From the Ventura Site

F4U-1D NZ5485

 

I will use these decals, (just waiting on their arrival) again from Ventura site - which have the correct Roundel Colours

Ventura Decals

 

See you at the start tomorrow

 

Regards

 

Alan

 

 

[Col.]

You made a good start to this one and tiding up the short-shots well but, as you say, still well within the 25% limit Alan.

Must admit I was initially a little disappointed to read you aren't going for the faded example but your replacement scheme looks cool  

[modelling minion]

This should be a great model Alan, you really have done your homework and the work done so far is very nice.

Definitely one to follow.

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

Agreed this should be a good looking build when its done. 

[moaning dolphin]

Great choice, looking forward to seeing this one build up!

Bob

[SleeperService]

You've got off to a good start without coming anywhere near 25% IMHO. Lovely work on the engine so far. Nice choice of scheme too.

[LDSModeller]

On 5/29/2020 at 1:32 AM, Col. said:

You made a good start to this one and tiding up the short-shots well but, as you say, still well within the 25% limit Alan.

Must admit I was initially a little disappointed to read you aren't going for the faded example but your replacement scheme looks cool  

Thanks , I too was disappointed, but given my glacial pace at building, this choice was ultimately the best.

I like the scheme too - we'll see how it turns out

On 5/29/2020 at 8:00 AM, modelling minion said:

This should be a great model Alan, you really have done your homework and the work done so far is very nice.

Definitely one to follow.

Thanks, I just hope I can deliver

On 5/29/2020 at 11:31 AM, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:

Agreed this should be a good looking build when its done. 

Thanks, now  I'm really feeling the heat, seeing how other builds in this GB have turned out thus far, big shoes to fill

On 5/30/2020 at 1:27 AM, moaning dolphin said:

Great choice, looking forward to seeing this one build up!

Bob

Thanks, given that there's not a Tamiya load of parts, fairly simple model - (though nothing is simple for me )

On 6/1/2020 at 7:02 AM, SleeperService said:

You've got off to a good start without coming anywhere near 25% IMHO. Lovely work on the engine so far. Nice choice of scheme too.

Thanks, the engine is going to nee to some more TLC, but I hope it all turns out well

 

 

 

Well its been close to what a week and a half (lost time), so need to gets something on the

board

 

The kit parts in order as follows:

 

Engine/Cowling

 

Fuselage interior (thus far)

For some reason (probably lost in the annals of time) Revell modelled this kit with with

an F4U-4 Cockpit, so I have to scratch build one. I may look at using the side consoles

if they are suitable, hope to save some scratch building

 

Wings etc

Fairly simple but room to improve

 

The centre section, I had cut out the moulded Exhaust area and plan to use the "Bumps" I cut off

the engine to act a the enclosed area for the exhaust stubs

Also need to fill in that "Step"

What I have done previously for the exhausts

Using sprue, that I have hollowed with a low speed electric drill, then cutting at about 45 degrees ( as in

above photo)

End result (just sitting there at present)

 

Rest of the kit parts

 

Kit Canopy/Windscreen

 

Kit Prop

The up most blade has a sink mark in it, need to sort

 

Kit Instructions

 

My New Markings from Ventura

The significance of the Aircraft name, Ghost Emblem etc , I'll cover when ready to do the markings

 

Finally always important references

 

 

Both Bryan and Alex, were RNZAF pilots during WWII, flying in combat both the P 40 and

F4U Corsair

 

Well, now that I'm here better get building

 

Thanks for looking in, more soon

 

Regards

 

Alan

 

 

 

[modelling minion]

Very nice work Alan, your scratch built details in the cockpit are very good and the exhaust stubs are a huge step up from the way they are represented in the kit.

You have some very nice references too, that last one in particular looks very interesting.

[John Laidlaw]

Some lovely work there - looking forward to this one.

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

10 hours ago, LDSModeller said:

For some reason (probably lost in the annals of time) Revell modelled this kit with with

an F4U-4 Cockpit, so I have to scratch build one. I may look at using the side consoles

if they are suitable, hope to save some scratch building

The Otaki/Arii kit did the same thing. I just remove all bits of floor and glue everything to the sides and rear so you can see straight through to the floor. Not much is visible in a corsair so it doesn't need to be perfect. 

[Cookenbacher]

Excellent scratch work Alan, I especially like those exhausts.

[CliffB]

Lovely work Alan.  Small changes, but with a big impact.

 

Cheers