John Masters Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 From the Suez in 1956 I head to Central America 1969-70, for a bit more Cold War surplus Corsair action. This time one of the El Salvadoran FAS birds from the Football War against Honduras and Nicaragua, FAS-207, an FG-1D. I'll use the venerable Hasagawa kit for my base and the Printscale decals from their set. Box art... Sprue looks decent. OK details and clean moulds...It looks very similar to the Heller/SMER kit in layout, but of higher quality. And the profile. I like the FAS logo over the poorly painted out USA markings, plus the multi-coloured nature of the overall paint job. It should present as a striking finish. Regarding weathering...these Corsairs were on their last legs. 'Tatty' comes to mind, as does 'worn out'. This time I'll be sure to add the layer of primer as well as chipped down to the metal. Wikipedia has some interesting and unsubstantiated 'facts' about the Football War and the Corsairs. Worth a quick read and perhaps a better follow-up! More romantic mercenarianism... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vought_F4U_Corsair#"Football_War" --John 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 (edited) Im happy to see a Soccer war Corsair make an appearance they did their share to cement the Corsair’s legacy in history. Edited July 19, 2020 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Im happy to see a Soccer war Corsair make an appearance Thanks! I'll get into it tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Great to see this one up and running John, really looking forward to your build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 16 minutes ago, modelling minion said: really looking forward to your build. Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 I thought it best to get this going lest it disappear beneath the Russian behemoth... From what I have learned here: the red primer was fazed out in 1943. Switched to yellow zinc oxide primer forever more, except for the cockpits which were interior green and the wheels wells which received a final coat of light grey over the yellow zinc. Right? Is this true for the F4U-1D in El Salvador? --John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, John Masters said: I thought it best to get this going lest it disappear beneath the Russian behemoth... From what I have learned here: the red primer was fazed out in 1943. Switched to yellow zinc oxide primer forever more, except for the cockpits which were interior green and the wheels wells which received a final coat of light grey over the yellow zinc. Right? Is this true for the F4U-1D in El Salvador? --John Yes only the early birdcage corsairs would/should have the Salmon primer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Yes 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Good to see that you've not forgotten your FG-1D with your Mi-10 taking up most of your modelling time, not to mention your modelling bench! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 1 minute ago, modelling minion said: not to mention your modelling bench! No doubt! And now that I am at a certain stage, I will set the Beast aside for a few days and work on the Corsair. Thanks! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 10, 2020 Author Share Posted July 10, 2020 A bit of SOP here...Chromium Zinc Oxide Green interior...nice little decals for the IP and arm rests...I might add some tape harness later before I close it up. No issues with fit. It's a tried-and-true Hasagawa kit. Figured I'd get the wings together while I was at it. Clean fit again. Most of the interesting and time consuming work will be the paint job. The kit itself is quite basic...well engineered, but no frills. --John 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Coming along very nicely John, looks to be a well fitting model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 10, 2020 Author Share Posted July 10, 2020 Thanks Craig. It is. Certainly a nice change from the Mil-10... Meanwhile, back on bench...this was no problem. Ooops! Famous last words...it's a clean break and will be an easy fix at the end of the build. There were some very noticeable and ugly sink marks on the landing gear doors--and the tires. They needed some filling. The tires, btw, are very nicely detailed. And so... Here I am right now. It's a quick build for sure. Some very narrow gaps in the wing root--easy-peasy. I think I will get the engine cowling on tomorrow and give it a coat of aluminum or silver and let that set well. I'll get back to the Mil-10 then... --John 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Excellent work John, you have done a great job of getting her together, don't think I've built a kit with a fixed aerial that I haven't managed to snap off yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Well done John, she is shaping nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 I feel better already...phew! Thank the gods of modelling for a kit that satisfies and builds up! Cowl is on...anti-glare is painted, headrest is a suitable red leather... I have painted the wheels aluminum, as instructed, I can always change that. I do like the tread detail. Seems pretty good for such a basic kit. And the propeller is finished. A very satisfying 45 minutes there... I'll get the canopy masked and attached this evening and prime the aircraft tomorrow. In other news, C-19 cases are rising here in Greece and, as of today, the local clinic has announced our very first Covid-19 case. We have been extraordinarily lucky so far, but with the onslaught of tourism, regardless of how restricted it has been, our little island of Paros reluctantly enters the fray! Crossed fingers folks, crossed fingers... --John 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 John your Corsair is looking excellent, really nice work. 1 hour ago, John Masters said: In other news, C-19 cases are rising here in Greece and, as of today, the local clinic has announced our very first Covid-19 case. We have been extraordinarily lucky so far, but with the onslaught of tourism, regardless of how restricted it has been, our little island of Paros reluctantly enters the fray! Crossed fingers folks, crossed fingers... I have to say that this is hardly surprising unfortunately, with countries governments desperate to get economies going again by relaxing travel bans there was always going to be an increase in covid cases in the places they are visiting. Its happening over here in pockets now that the rules have been relaxed so I can only imagine what the result will be in places such as Paros and other Tourist destinations. Look after yourself John and take every precaution you can, the best one of course being to stay inside and build models! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 6 minutes ago, modelling minion said: take every precaution you can, the best one of course being to stay inside and build models! Thankfully I am an introvert and sometime misanthrope to begin wth so isolation is not an issue! Plenty to choose from in the stash! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 17, 2020 Author Share Posted July 17, 2020 Canopy masked and attached...no choice for anything other than closed glass. That's alright. Aircraft primed and ready for some NMF--before the yellow primer...nary a gap to be seen! What joy! --John 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Very nice John. Happiness is a well fitting kit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Hi John! What a great choice :). I love the FAS machines and have a Tamiya waiting In the wings For when I have the time! She’ll either be camo Soccer War or an early white machine..... One day! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 On 7/15/2020 at 7:14 PM, John Masters said: In other news, C-19 cases are rising here in Greece and, as of today, the local clinic has announced our very first Covid-19 case. We have been extraordinarily lucky so far, but with the onslaught of tourism, regardless of how restricted it has been, our little island of Paros reluctantly enters the fray! Crossed fingers folks, crossed fingers... I’m sorry and saddened to hear it, John. My personal view is this relaxing of lockdowns is far too early but, of course, the economy has to be considered too. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 On 08/07/2020 at 17:50, John Masters said: From what I have learned here: the red primer was fazed out in 1943. Switched to yellow zinc oxide primer forever more, except for the cockpits which were interior green and the wheels wells which received a final coat of light grey over the yellow zinc. Right? Is this true for the F4U-1D in El Salvador? John, Great choice of subject, I have the DC Casper sheet with this and many other options on it (including Mustangs, Trojans and Harvard/Texans). Pretty sure the main landing gear undercarriage bays are painted the same colour as the underside so in this case, Gloss Sea Blue. It's also worth remembering if the exterior is worn, the cockpit will be likewise. You're going great guns good luck with it. Sorry to hear of the increase in Covid-19 cases, staying at home and doing some modelling seems a sound way of avoiding it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 19, 2020 Author Share Posted July 19, 2020 48 minutes ago, RidgeRunner said: She’ll either be camo Soccer War or an early white machine..... One day! Both are striking. 45 minutes ago, RidgeRunner said: this relaxing of lockdowns is far too early Yes...I fear a Dark Calculus in play...acceptable infection/fatality rate vs. economic stability...but this is not the forum for such talk. 37 minutes ago, Wez said: Pretty sure the main landing gear undercarriage bays are painted the same colour as the underside so in this case, Gloss Sea Blue. It's also worth remembering if the exterior is worn, the cockpit will be likewise. Right. Got it. Just finished with the NMF layer and the primer layer. The undercarriage will be the blue, but chipped and worn in places. Hairspray is next. 😉 A little NMF in the spots where it will be needed... Then airbrushed the Yellow Primer. Vallejo Air 71.107 'Interior Yellow' is awfully nice...once again, where I'll need it. The underside got some too. And the incidentals. Even though they will all be Sea Blue eventually... --John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 19, 2020 Author Share Posted July 19, 2020 I'l be painting this in segments. The decal profile for is good, however, on some photos I have seen FAS-207 has yellow wingtips. I might go with those instead of the Intermediate Blue. All the other colour notes are my own. I think I'll do the white pieces first, then mask them and do the yellow pieces, mask again. Then the Silver-grey areas--again more masks, and then finally the Dark Sea Blue. It will be a semi-gloss. In none of the images I have seen is this aircraft shiny in any sense of the word. Dull blue, washed out and worn is more accurate. And what's up with the bit I have with an arrow? Is that sunshine glare or is that forward piece of the undercarriage flap yellow? Also...there are no markings of any sort on the upside of the wings. These images I found online. I have no idea of the providence nor do I assume they belong to anyone. --John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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