81-er Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Shaping up very nicely, John. I really like the details in the cockpit. James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Oh yeah those cockpit details look fantastic John Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 9 hours ago, billn53 said: Great progress! thanks billn53 7 hours ago, 81-er said: Shaping up very nicely, John. I really like the details in the cockpit. James thanks James its a shame most of the details will be hidden 5 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Oh yeah those cockpit details look fantastic John Chris thanks Chris for a 1996 kit it still is very good, the cockpit detail is remarkable when you think its nearly 30 years old rgds John(shortCummins) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Smashing cockpit! Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted May 31, 2022 Author Share Posted May 31, 2022 The Quickboost resin engine was removed, razor-saw, from its casting block and holes were drilled in preparation for adding the ignition leads. I had to modify the kit part that the engine will sit on. Small strips of plastic tube were cut to length and glued in place to depict the push rods. Thin lead wire was then added for the ignition leads. The final resin pieces were attached and everything was then given a coat of Stynylrez black primer. Next I’ll be adding some paint to the engine. until next time as always, any suggestions, criticisms or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 John, So here's another build that you managed to sneak in under my radar. However, I've found it now and have caught up with the latest posts. Nothing wrong with a bentwing bird. This one is coming along very nicely too. I'll be back! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 What was I saying about well painted moulded seat harness? You’ve proved my point. Great work on the engine, should look good under some paint. John 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted June 1, 2022 Author Share Posted June 1, 2022 On 30/05/2022 at 14:50, billn53 said: Great progress! thanks billn53 6 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: John, So here's another build that you managed to sneak in under my radar. However, I've found it now and have caught up with the latest posts. Nothing wrong with a bentwing bird. This one is coming along very nicely too. I'll be back! thanks Pete the memo must have got lost in the post 😜 this is such a good kit, the "extras" I've added aren't really necessary as what Tamiya provides is really very good, if/when I build another Corsair I think I'll either only add seat belts, or use the supplied pilot?, perhaps an "in flight" version? I'll just add some wiring to the engine, I always think that it improves radial engines as you should be able to see the detail without having panels removed. I've seen this interesting scheme... its for a F4U-4 so I'd have to do some research on what modifications would be required to the Tamiya kit, perhaps I could get away with just a 4 bladed prop?, as I do like the grey, blue and dayglo orange 4 hours ago, Biggles87 said: What was I saying about well painted moulded seat harness? You’ve proved my point. Great work on the engine, should look good under some paint. John 🇺🇦 thanks John I agree that the resin seat & harness look so much better than PE versions, "fabric" harness would be better but I don't think I've either the eyesight, dexterity or patience to try them at 1:48 rgds John(shortCummins) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Very nice detailing and weathering on the pit. Waiting for more of this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Wonderful work John, that cockpit looks fantastic! I must publicly confess that I've recently purchased a few 1/48 Tamiya Corsairs (they're currently cheaper than their 1/72 counterparts in a lot of places), and am watching this with great interest. 4 hours ago, shortCummins said: its for a F4U-4 so I'd have to do some research on what modifications would be required to the Tamiya kit, perhaps I could get away with just a 4 bladed prop?, I'm not up on the F4U-4, but it's definitely more than the prop; the exhaust is different (parts of it are over the wing rather than all under the wing on the -1) and the cowl is very different with some extra intakes. I'm sure there are more differences. I think that Hasegawa makes a -4 in 1/48. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted June 1, 2022 Author Share Posted June 1, 2022 8 hours ago, PattheCat said: Very nice detailing and weathering on the pit. Waiting for more of this. thanks PattheCat I'm hoping to get another update later today as I'm running away to Cornwall for 10 days so I'll not be getting any bench time 3 hours ago, Cookenbacher said: Wonderful work John, that cockpit looks fantastic! I must publicly confess that I've recently purchased a few 1/48 Tamiya Corsairs (they're currently cheaper than their 1/72 counterparts in a lot of places), and am watching this with great interest. I'm not up on the F4U-4, but it's definitely more than the prop; the exhaust is different (parts of it are over the wing rather than all under the wing on the -1) and the cowl is very different with some extra intakes. I'm sure there are more differences. I think that Hasegawa makes a -4 in 1/48. thanks Cookenbacher I'm not planning the F4U-4 in the near future but the info on the differences is just what I was after rgds John(shortCummins) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 I’m not sure about the external differences but the -4 cockpit had major differences like a proper floor and enclosed side consoles. HTH John 🇺🇦 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted June 1, 2022 Author Share Posted June 1, 2022 53 minutes ago, Biggles87 said: I’m not sure about the external differences but the -4 cockpit had major differences like a proper floor and enclosed side consoles. HTH John 🇺🇦 thanks John I'm going to have a look at the Hasegawa kit as it looks as if there'd be too many "obvious" changes that I'd need to make for the Tamiya version. Hannants have Academy and Hobby Boss -4's so its looks as if I'd have a choice rgds John(shortCummins) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 11 hours ago, shortCummins said: its for a F4U-4 so I'd have to do some research on what modifications would be required to the Tamiya kit, perhaps I could get away with just a 4 bladed prop?, as I do like the grey, blue and dayglo orange It a lot more than a 4 blade prop, it an entire new front from firewall forward. There is no good OOB F4U-4 kit, I spent some time digging into this. Depends how fussed you are, and be aware there is also a load right tosh floating about various kits. If you want the 50's gray over white scheme, the was also used on AU-1, and while the dedicated Hasegawa AU-1 kit is hard to get, it's easy to backdate the F4U-7 kit, which was issued by Revell of Germany a while back. 1 hour ago, shortCummins said: going to have a look at the Hasegawa kit as it looks as if there'd be too many "obvious" changes that I'd need to make for the Tamiya version. Hannants have Academy and Hobby Boss -4's so its looks as if I'd have a choice If you want a straight forward build with reasonable detail, Hobby Boss. It has its faults though. It's the best of the HB Corsairs, but only as the other -4 are poor. The Academy is a copy of the very old raised line Hasegawa -4 kit, with an added error of a too wide spine behind the cockpit. You will find many references to the Hase -4 being basically decent, and the Academy to being awful, its cobblers. I have a part hacked Academy -4, and found the fuselage too deep and square, so I got the fabled Hase -4, and it's the same. Plus raised panel lines and moulded in engine. There are -4 kits by Hobbycraft and a 60 vintage Monogram that gets repopped by Revell that are even worse. There is also a resin conversion by CMK, though for the money you could use the Academy nose and wings on the Tamiya -1......... Ages ago I was asking about some leftover Tamiya Corsair parts from your Thunderbolt/Corsair kitbash for just these reasons.... If you would like more info on this, just ask! HTH T 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Bell Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Hi John, That kit isn't going to build into a -4 without a MAJOR rework. You'll need a new cowling, prop, exhaust position (above, not below, the wing), canopy, windscreen, fuselage aft of the armor plate, cockpit (with floor), seat, and whatever else I'm forgetting. Best to go for a -1D and plan a second kit as a straight-from-the box -4. Cheers, Dana 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted June 1, 2022 Author Share Posted June 1, 2022 48 minutes ago, Troy Smith said: It a lot more than a 4 blade prop, it an entire new front from firewall forward. There is no good OOB F4U-4 kit, I spent some time digging into this. Depends how fussed you are, and be aware there is also a load right tosh floating about various kits. If you want the 50's gray over white scheme, the was also used on AU-1, and while the dedicated Hasegawa AU-1 kit is hard to get, it's easy to backdate the F4U-7 kit, which was issued by Revell of Germany a while back. If you want a straight forward build with reasonable detail, Hobby Boss. It has its faults though. It's the best of the HB Corsairs, but only as the other -4 are poor. The Academy is a copy of the very old raised line Hasegawa -4 kit, with an added error of a too wide spine behind the cockpit. You will find many references to the Hase -4 being basically decent, and the Academy to being awful, its cobblers. I have a part hacked Academy -4, and found the fuselage too deep and square, so I got the fabled Hase -4, and it's the same. Plus raised panel lines and moulded in engine. There are -4 kits by Hobbycraft and a 60 vintage Monogram that gets repopped by Revell that are even worse. There is also a resin conversion by CMK, though for the money you could use the Academy nose and wings on the Tamiya -1......... Ages ago I was asking about some leftover Tamiya Corsair parts from your Thunderbolt/Corsair kitbash for just these reasons.... If you would like more info on this, just ask! HTH T thanks Troy I might just put this on the "one day" pile then, there's so many things I want to build and I really must work on reducing my stash before buying even more kits! 45 minutes ago, Dana Bell said: Hi John, That kit isn't going to build into a -4 without a MAJOR rework. You'll need a new cowling, prop, exhaust position (above, not below, the wing), canopy, windscreen, fuselage aft of the armor plate, cockpit (with floor), seat, and whatever else I'm forgetting. Best to go for a -1D and plan a second kit as a straight-from-the box -4. Cheers, Dana thanks Dana its looking like I'll forget about this scheme on a -4 for the time being, I've a couple of "naked" builds, a Spitfire night-fighter, a Beaufighter target tug, a 1:32 Dragon Rapide (my favourite aircraft), another Hellcat and a RAF Phantom all on my "I want to do this next" list as well as my Stuka biplane kit-bast and Tamiya 1:32 Spitfire to finish rgds John(shortCummins 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted June 1, 2022 Author Share Posted June 1, 2022 A base colour Xtreme metal AK 476 steel was applied to the complete engine. “Normally” I would have used an aluminium colour but this time I wanted a darker metal colour. The gearbox cover was then brush painted with Akan FS:35237 medium grey/blue. Ignition wires were painted with a mix of Tamiya XF-64 red brown (40%) and X-6 orange (60%). Vallejo 70.995 German grey was used to pick out the magneto and placard. Tamiya dark brown panel liner was used to highlight the cylinders and to grubby up the engine a wee bit. AK aircraft engine oil was used to “streak” the gearbox. Next I’ll be messing with the cowl ring. until next time as always, any suggestions, criticisms or comments will be gratefully received. rgds John(shortCummins) 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 That's looking great, John, nice work James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Seconded. Probably just me but I’d have gone for black pushrods though. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 That engine looks great John , cracking work. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted June 1, 2022 Author Share Posted June 1, 2022 6 hours ago, 81-er said: That's looking great, John, nice work James thanks James 6 hours ago, Biggles87 said: Seconded. Probably just me but I’d have gone for black pushrods though. John thanks John its not too late for the black pushrods, they sound like a good idea 3 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: That engine looks great John , cracking work. Chris thanks Chris these Quickboost resin engines are really very detailed and its remarkable what the addition of some styrene rod and lead wire can achieve I think I'll take up John's suggestion re the black push rods, but they'll have to wait until I get back from Cornwall best rgds John(shortCummins) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 7 minutes ago, shortCummins said: these Quickboost resin engines are really very detailed and its remarkable what the addition of some styrene rod and lead wire can achieve They certainly are John, used a pair on my Ventura build and they came out very well, got one for my 32nd Corsair too, this is making me want to start it!!! Must resist. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 The engine looks wonderful John, I gotta bookmark this for reference when I start mine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 I started a 1/32Trumpeter Corsair a few years ago and it took so long to put the engine together that I lost interest and put it back in the box, attention span of a dead rabbit, that’s me. Perhaps I’ll dig it out again, I’ve only got about five other ongoing projects at the moment! Stay safe. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 I love radials. Very nicely done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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