U.S.S.Essex air wing April 1945 Part II/my first USN carrier aircraft in 27 years.

[2996 Victor]

26 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:

You really should 😉

Is the Tamiya 1/72 kit the best for accuracy? I'd quite like to do an early FAA example with the clipped wingtips, but not sure about which version is which, so some research is needed!

 

Cheers,

Mark

[Carlosee1974]

19 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:

I know Tamiya released one with the 1/48 corsair but Ive not seen anything in this scale. Though a quick look found this. 
 

http://www.arcair.com/Gal12/11901-12000/gal11948-Tractors-Suvorov/00.shtm

 

It shows tractors from WW2 through modern and lists some kits ? 
 

Dennis

Ah ha, I had no idea they used Willy’s Jeeps onboard....of course seems logical - small and can pull heavy....now I know what to do with the one I was about to have spare from this set I picked up on eBay....

 

The Kubelwagen and Kattenkraftrad are for a diorama I’m doing with a couple of Stukas and Me-110s...the Jeep was going to be left all by itself 🙂

 

[Marklo]

2 hours ago, Carlosee1974 said:

.the Jeep was going to be left all by itself

Apparently the Willys jeep was considered superior to the Kubelwagon and quite a few captured examples were put to everyday use. So no need to leave it out just find an appropriate captured scheme.

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

7 hours ago, 2996 Victor said:

Is the Tamiya 1/72 kit the best for accuracy? I'd quite like to do an early FAA example with the clipped wingtips, but not sure about which version is which, so some research is needed!

 

Cheers,

Mark

Hello Mark, yes I think so on the accuracy, better than the Revell for sure. I’m not sure if you know the R.N. operated corsairs with three wingtip types. The very early birdcage usually had standard tips and were used for training on type. Full standard and two versions of the clipped, an early (left) and late (center/photo). 

 

The slightly less squared off earlier ones to the left and the later full cut off tips. In this scale the lower wingtips come squared off already. Really all you would need to do is remove the rounded edge and file to shape. The upper wing is the type where it butt joints  to the lower wing. That should get you an almost spot on late R.N. Corsair. Now Id say for an early F.A.A. version I would say yes but you would need do one of two things, measure and cut the upper about halfway from the tip to where the lower wing butt joins. Or glue together and cut/sand/file to shape. I hope it helps and I look forward to seeing a corsair from you. 

Edited April 9, 2021 by Corsairfoxfouruncle

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

2 hours ago, Carlosee1974 said:

Ah ha, I had no idea they used Willy’s Jeeps onboard....of course seems logical - small and can pull heavy....now I know what to do with the one I was about to have spare from this set I picked up on eBay....

 

The Kubelwagen and Kattenkraftrad are for a diorama I’m doing with a couple of Stukas and Me-110s...the Jeep was going to be left all by itself 🙂

 

Early on they used standard jeeps, but later versions were cut in half and given a tricycle arrangement for the confined spaces. Here is an article talking about them. 
 

https://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?t=63321

[2996 Victor]

1 hour ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:

Hello Mark, yes I think so on the accuracy, better than the Revell for sure. I’m not sure if you know the R.N. operated corsairs with three wingtip types. The very early birdcage usually had standard tips and were used for training on type. Full standard and two versions of the clipped, an early (left) and late (center/photo). 

 

The slightly less squared off earlier ones to the left and the later full cut off tips. In this scale the lower wingtips come squared off already. Really all you would need to do is remove the rounded edge and file to shape. The upper wing is the type where it butt joints  to the lower wing. That should get you an almost spot on late R.N. Corsair. Now Id say for an early F.A.A. version I would say yes but you would need do one of two things, measure and cut the upper about halfway from the tip to where the lower wing butt joins. Or glue together and cut/sand/file to shape. I hope it helps and I look forward to seeing a corsair from you. 

Hi Dennis,

Thanks for your post and the extra info! I didn't know the FAA used versions with three different wing tips - the huge wealth of knowledge is what makes BM so great.

As I said before, every day's a school day  I'd say my best option is a late FAA Corsair!

I've got a few builds to move on, but I'll be adding an F4U to my stash in the near future

Thanks again and kind regards,

Mark

[LorenSharp]

Dennis it looks like the Corsairfoxfouruncle Flight demonstration Team is coming along nicely, Pay no attention to me I'm gonna be over here --------> observing and quaffing multitudinous Guinnesses root  beers, cheering you on from the cheep seats.

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

3 minutes ago, LorenSharp said:

observing and quaffing multitudinous Guinnesses root  beers, cheering you on from the cheep seats.

Nothing wrong with a Guinness, have a wee bit of the finer stuff of your choice as well. 

[Grey Beema]

10 hours ago, 2996 Victor said:

Hi Dennis,

Thanks for your post and the extra info! I didn't know the FAA used versions with three different wing tips - the huge wealth of knowledge is what makes BM so great.

As I said before, every day's a school day  I'd say my best option is a late FAA Corsair!

I've got a few builds to move on, but I'll be adding an F4U to my stash in the near future

Thanks again and kind regards,

Mark

Externally FAA Corsairs also had two small intakes on each side of the fuselage to vent carbon monoxide from the fuselage and one under the fuselage.  Seat belts and radio fit were different too but it doesn’t really make a difference to your model but look at photos of the aerials as FAA Corsairs seem to have a mix of whip aerials and an aerial mast.  Fundekals have some interesting notes which show some of the details which are well worth a look..

 

 

 

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

1 minute ago, Grey Beema said:

Externally FAA Corsairs also had two small intakes on each side of the fuselage to vent carbon monoxide from the fuselage and one under the fuselage.  Seat belts and radio fit were different too but it doesn’t really make a difference to your model but look at photos of the aerials as FAA Corsairs seem to have a mix of whip aerials and an aerial mast.  Fundekals have some interesting notes which show some of the details which are well worth a look..

 

 

 

Thanks I forgot about the vents. 

[2996 Victor]

4 hours ago, Grey Beema said:

14 hours ago, 2996 Victor said:

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Externally FAA Corsairs also had two small intakes on each side of the fuselage to vent carbon monoxide from the fuselage and one under the fuselage.  Seat belts and radio fit were different too but it doesn’t really make a difference to your model but look at photos of the aerials as FAA Corsairs seem to have a mix of whip aerials and an aerial mast.  Fundekals have some interesting notes which show some of the details which are well worth a look..

Thanks, GB, I'll look out for those details - amazing what small differences there could be, quite apart from seat harness, radio fit etc which were standardised according to service if course.

Cheers,

Mark

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

Hello everyone just letting everybody know that the sanding and polishing is complete. I anticipate the paint will start by mid-week. 

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

        Good morning everyone... Well the painting on both of these is complete. I sprayed the white on the corsair for the geometric markings and also did the Hellcats drop-tank in white. Once that was done I made the masks for the corsair and sprayed the GSB. 
You can see in the next couple of photo’s that I sprayed into the wheel bays. 

 

 

For some reason the mask didn't line up on the port vertical so I needed to touch it up. Should be able to blend it when I do the weathering. As you can see I’ve already done some fading on the planes. 

 

 

 

Please feel free to ask questions, post comments or add thoughts. 

 

 

Dennis

[giemme]

Smooth paint job, Dennis!  What kind of color have you been using for the dark sea blue, please?

 

Ciao

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

9 minutes ago, giemme said:

Smooth paint job, Dennis!  What kind of color have you been using for the dark sea blue, please?

 

Ciao

Thanks Giemme the paint is Hataka orange line lacquers Gloss sea blue ANA623

 

https://spruebrothers.com/htkc0001-hataka-hobby-orange-line-lacquer-paint-bottle-17ml-dark-sea-blue-fs15042-ana623/

[bigbadbadge]

Paint looks great, I like the fading effects you have done too.  Thanks for posting the FAA wingtip images,  I too had no idea of the three different types,  I have a 32nd scale kit for an FAA bird.

Great work. 

Chris

[Cookenbacher]

Those look fantastic Dennis, the fading on the fabric sections of the Corsair are especially on point - great detail.

I'm a big fan of the Essex G-markings, and I think I've got to build some too!

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

        Evening everyone... I was able to get around to the decals today. 
 

 

Unfortunately the lower star & bar is slightly different. Me and my stupidity had just coated it liberally with Micro-sol and then gripped it while mixro-soling the rest of the decals. Only to see it shred into about 14 pieces when i removed my hand. The replacement is same size but no insignia blue surround. 

Next up the Hellcat. 

 

 

 

Though the picture is a few days old, you csn see that Ive done the Hellcat’s drop tank in white. 

Please feel free to ask questions, post comments or add thoughts. 

 

 

Dennis

[giemme]

Neat job Dennis

 

Ciao 

[Andwil]

Looking fabulous with the decals on.  Love the gloss sea blue scheme with the geometric markings.

 

AW

[Cookenbacher]

These look awesome Dennis, still very impressed with the subtle variations on the glossy sea blue schemes.

[VT Red Sox Fan]

Dennis, joining late, but super impressed by the engines, weathering and markings—thanks for the paint info—well done—can’t wait to see the next post, best Erwin

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

        Hello everyone ... Well I was able to get a bit of time to catch up today. I sprayed the satin coat and weathered three planes today, and painted my Cavalier Mustang’s first color. 
 

 

 

Its hard to see but there is a fuel stain down the side of the plane. 

 

And now the Hellcat. 

 

 

 

And finally a Grumman family portrait. 

Please feel free to ask questions, post comments or add thoughts. 

 

 

Dennis

[mark.au]

They’ve come along nicely Dennis.  When I built my version of the air group I was lucky enough to be in touch with a radioman in the Avenger Squadron.  He told me the aircraft were meticulously looked after and were very well maintained while on board so I did very little weathering on my models.  I offer that in the hope you may find it useful in your build too.

[giemme]

Your paint job is very convincing,  Dennis - even more so after this satin coat

 

Ciao